Northam 18 Jun 2026
GOING: S(6)
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WESTERN RACEPIX HANDICAP 1600m Track: SOFT 6 Clear (Max: 14) Rail: +5m Entire. |
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Slick tempo with Bird On A Wire to lead but under plenty of pressure in a keen early contest. BIRD ON A WIRE (2) returned with a narrow defeat before a 2.9L defeat at Belmont most recently in a stronger race. Back to this level looks ideal and she's a third-up winner in the past. Can sit handy from the draw and he makes plenty of appeal back to this easier assignment. CALL OF DUTY (1) has improved his past couple, just being caught late when out to 1400m last start. Back in grade today is a bonus and he steps up to the mile for the first time. Will need a bit of luck from the barrier, but he's good enough to feature if he can stretch to the mile. HE'S ARCHIE (5) is better than he showed last start when tackling a much stronger race over the mile at Pinjarra. He's been competitive in Saturday races earlier this campaign and while the draw is sticky, his form suggests he's in this up to his ears. TOKYO FIRE (8) can improve quickly out to the mile second-up. SIDE SHOW (10) is better than he showed last start and can bounce back. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Bird On A Wire to win.
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| 1 | x6643 |
CALL OF DUTY
DION LUCIANI 5YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Mt Hallowell Stud (Mgr: C G Thompson) & H G Thompson Racing well recently. Most recently tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 10 at Belmont Park Cl3 on June 10 over 1400m, long-neck behind Ton Of Grunt with 55kg at $5. The start before that 4th of 10 at Pinjarra Cl3 on May 21 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Two Time Charlie carrying 58kg at $20. Building nicely and looks suitable placed. |
12 NATIKA RIORDAN |
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| 2 | 58x28 |
BIRD ON A WIRE
REBECCA NAIRN 5YO BAY MARE 61.0KG george dennis nominees pty ltd Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming raced on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Pinjarra Cl3 on May 21 over 1200m, nose behind Two Time Charlie carrying 55kg at $41. Second-up faded in the straight 8th of 12 at Belmont Park Cl3 on June 3 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Talkaway with 57.5kg at $13. She's better than she showed fresh and can bounce back to his best. |
4 ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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| 3 | 000x0 |
WORCESTER
DYLAN BAIRSTOW 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG M W Bairstow, T D Spencer, M J Brennan, D L Cunningham, Mrs R M Cunningham, E Delaney, R Leigh, Mrs A Pivac, M G Taylor, T Warner & Manracing Australia (Mgr: Dr M Coxall) Second-up. First-up after two months ran last of 14 at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl3 on June 4 over 1700m, 6 len behind Flaming Ronda carrying 56kg at $151. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Pinjarra Cl5 on March 22 over 1600m, 13 len behind Gage Roads with 56kg at $61. Wait for sign to say he ripe for improvement. |
8 CHLOE AZZOPARDI |
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| 4 | 56x49 |
CHEROKEE MISS
MATTHEW SCOTT 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG M Scott & A Maguire Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 10 at York on May 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Diamonds'n'rubies with 58.5kg at $31. Second-up 9th of 14 at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl5 on June 4 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Linchpin with 54kg at $51. Strong top-three chance. |
14 T TURNER |
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| 5 | 58634 |
HE'S ARCHIE
CHRIS STELMACH 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG J T Stelmach, P W Ward & Mrs L E Ward Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 9 at Pinjarra 0Mwly on May 21 over 1600m, 4 len behind Pony Up carrying 56.5kg at $11. Before that 3rd of 7 at Ascot Westspeed Plat on May 9 over 1600m, 0.9 len behind Precious God with 56kg at $15. Needs some luck from the draw but recent efforts say he's up to this. |
11 JEFFERSON TSANG |
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| 6 | 48788 |
EXTREME LOVE
MITCHELL PATEMAN 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG M J Pateman, M & D Wake (Mgr: D B Wake), C D Salmeri, Miss E R Salmeri, E Martin, D Dwyer, P R Duffield, S P Davenport, R J McGrath, T McGrath, Miss C K De Groot, L C Wake, K M Milne, J M White, J Jaworski, C M Drummond, B Milne, P Smith, C J Bettencourt & P Williams At the latest run 8th of 12 at Belmont Park 0Mwly on June 10 over 1700m, 7 len behind Tiff's Lad with 55kg at $10. The race before that got back early 8th of 12 at Belmont Park 0Mwly on May 27 over 1300m, 4 len behind Dark Ambition with 54kg at $21. Hard to have in this tough line-up. |
7 HOLLY WATSON |
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| 7 | 22220 |
GRANDAD'S ADICTION
SHARON MILLER 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG I L Roberts, M J Roberts, Mrs K M Roberts & C I Roberts Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start 12th of 14 at Belmont Park Rtg 52+ on May 20 over 2100m, 7 len behind Mr Bling with 57kg at $11. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at York on May 14 over 1920m, slow going 0.8 len behind Opal Tango with 58kg at $3. Strong contender on best form. |
10 SHARNI WEBSTER |
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| 8 | 530x0 |
TOKYO FIRE
JULIE CLEMENTS 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Mrs J R Clements, S Wirya & W J Mitchell Second-up. First-up after six months ran last of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl1 F&M on June 4 over 1200m, 6 len behind Rock The Market carrying 56.5kg at $61. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at this track Cl1 on November 6 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Esta Mirando carrying 57.5kg at $31. Can improve sharply. |
2 S O'DONNELL |
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| 9 | 05420 |
HOT CHATTER
SKY BALLINGER 6YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG Ms A M McPherson Most recently ran second last of 14 at Belmont Park Cl3 on May 27 over 1650m, 13 len behind Shimonoseki with 55.5kg at $151. The race before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Pinjarra Cl3 on May 13 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Prince Epaulette with 54kg at $101. Expect she will make amends. |
13 NATASHA FAITHFULL |
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| 10 | 80530 |
SIDE SHOW
DYLAN BAIRSTOW 5YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG M W Bairstow, D H H Hounsfield, T D Spencer, D L Cunningham, Mrs R M Cunningham, One For The Road (Mgr: P E Pickering), J M Pivac, M G Taylor, P J Nuttall, M J Shan, P F Wilson, S D Carruthers & T N Hollands Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 10th of 12 at York on May 14 over 1500m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Space Academy carrying 55.5kg at $8.50. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Rockingham Rtg 48+ on April 26 over 1680m, 3.5 len behind Startling Star carrying 58.5kg at $12. Capable enough on his day and is expected to run well. |
6 AUSTIN GALATI |
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| 11 | 8880x |
OCEAN RANGER
ANNE KING 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Ms A Abdurachman & P D Fahy Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign when last of 13 at Esperance Rtg 58+ January 31 over 1975m, 105 len behind Passion For War carrying 52kg at $21. When resuming last campaign ran last of 14 at Belmont Park Cl1 November 19 over 1400m, 11 len behind Shazair with 57kg at $71. Resumes after a recent trial win. Expecting a strong run fresh. |
1 P CARBERY |
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| 12 | 30016 |
NORMA STARS
TINA GLASSON 9YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG Ms T Glasson Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start got back early 6th of 10 at York on May 14 over 1920m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Opal Tango with 57.5kg at $14. The start before that won by a nose at Narrogin Rtg 46+ April 23 over 1720m defeating Yalda Night with 56kg at $12. Looks tested again. |
5 J WHITING |
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| 13 | 08533 |
MAXIMUM IMPACT
BRUNO MONTELEONE 7YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG B Monteleone Form hard to fault. Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 10 at York on May 14 over 1920m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Opal Tango with 55.5kg at $12. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Narrogin Rtg 46+ on April 23 over 1720m, 0.7 len behind Norma Stars carrying 54kg at $4.20. Looks outclassed today. |
9 HOLLY NOTTLE |
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| 14 | 53x70 |
MOLLY'S MY PAL
BRAD GRAHAM 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Hptt Racing (Mgr: H Tyrrell), Miss K J N Tyrrell, Ms M Duffield & B P Graham Third-up today. Comes off a 43 day let-up. First-up got back early 7th of 10 at York on April 6 over 1200m, 5 len behind Missile Girl carrying 52.5kg at $20. Second-up ran second last of 13 at Ascot Cl3 on May 6 over 1400m, 6 len behind Linchpin carrying 51kg at $151. Doubt she can trouble these. |
3 MS J VALAS |
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| 15 | 5079 |
WEGO ONE WEGO ALL
CASEY ROSE 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Ms C E Rose & P D Harrison Last start ran last of 9 at this track Mdn on June 1 over 1300m, slow going 16 len behind Elegant Ruler carrying 56kg at $151. The race before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 11 at York on May 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Himizu with 58kg at $151. Prefer to see her back in form. |
7 JADE MC NAUGHT |
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