Pinjarra   22 May 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

BJS SOUTH WEST INSURANCE HANDICAP 1400m

Track: GOOD 4   Rain (Max: 22)   Rail: +7m Entire.  

Expecting Big Karri to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. SHAMILIAN MISS (6) won two back at this track before a 2.3L defeat at Northam 11 days ago. That form may have been franked in the race prior however she drops back to 1400m on this occasion. The draw is sticky, but she's shown class in her prior runs and can bounce back to winning ways today. IDEALLY (5) resumed in impressive fashion at Ascot as she stormed home from the back, finishing 1.6L off the winner. CJP now hops in the saddle in a good push for her chances and she won off a similar setup to break her maiden last campaign. Ticks plenty of boxes and looks the main danger. BIG KARRI (2) led them up over 1300m on the Scarpside here last start and was simply too good. Has plenty of upside and it wouldn't surprise to see him bring up another win. CHOICE THINKING (1) just missed at Ascot fresh and the form out of that race has been solid. Can be in the finish again. THE LUCKY CHIP (7) can be thereabouts on resumption. SUGGESTED PLAY: Shamilian Miss makes plenty of appeal.
1 316x2 CHOICE THINKING
TREVOR ANDREWS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
B C Morris, Mrs Y J Morris & D B Morris
Second run back. First-up after six months sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Ascot Cl1 on April 30 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind L'il Capri with 60kg at $31. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Bunbury 3yo Mdn on July 25 over 1680m, slow going 3.5 len behind Shoulder Patch carrying 57kg at $8. Right in the mix.
4
JARRAD NOSKE
Red, White Yoke And Star, White Sleeves With Red Armbands, Red Cap
2 0x51 BIG KARRI
BRETT POPE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
B E Pope, Mrs N L Court & K W Court
Third-up today. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 16 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn on April 9 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Mangifera carrying 57.5kg at $41. Second run from a spell won by 0.5 len at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn May 1 over 1300m defeating Costa Star carrying 57.5kg at $5. Racing well. Fitter and open to further improvement.
3
HOLLY WATSON
Green, Black Maltese Cross, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
3 0x974 RAZMAS
CAMPBELL MCCALLUM
4YO  GREY  GELDING 58.0KG
A J Anderson, Mrs T M Anderson, Miss R P Anderson, A J L Durnin, S K Durnin, DM Green, Ms G L Greenaway, Ms J M Tana, G W Rogers, M A Liddelow & T B Wilson
Last start 4th of 9 at Northam Cl1 C&G on May 11 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind Don't Trust Judas carrying 58.5kg at $26. Before that 7th of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl1 on April 25 over 1200m, 4 len behind Patron Express carrying 59kg at $101. Likely to find this out of reach.
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CHLOE AZZOPARDI
Pink, Grey Shamrock
4 0x00x PERCUSSION PRINCE
STEFAN VAHALA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
K Sutherland, Mrs J Paulin, R J Gibbs, Ms H L Forrest, M J Vahala, S Wake, Mrs S Italiano, T Bridgeford, R P Fitzgerald, B Sutherland, G J Carruthers, M Carruthers, HP Carruthers & D L Carruthers
Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign 11th of 13 at this track Cl1 December 1 over 1600m, 8 len behind Lien Hyphen carrying 59kg at $26. Previously first up; ran last of 12 at Ascot Cl3 November 5 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Kelora with 57kg at $101. Will take great benefit from this outing.
7
NATIKA RIORDAN
Black, Hot Pink Fleur De Lys, Pink And Light Blue Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 312x5 IDEALLY
MICHAEL GRANTHAM
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Peters Investments Pty Ltd
Second-up. First-up after five months eased back early on 5th of 10 at Ascot Cl1 on May 7 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Admire The Girl carrying 54.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Geraldton Mdn November 17 over 1400m defeating Special Plan with 56kg at $2.10. Generally goes run well second-up and is a definite threat in this line-up.
6
CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER
Cerise, White Crossed Sashes, Black Cap
6 x2315 SHAMILIAN MISS
MICHAEL LANE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Canal Enterprises (Mgr: P Z Capararo), S D Maher, E L Fox, Falsify (Mgr: G B Ralston), T D Jeffries, M Giles, K J Matthews, I J Riley, Ms A Tan, Ms S Pickett, D K Spector, R McCaffrey, S Giles, T Mcleod, Ms R Huckson, J John, Time Is Meow 1 (Mgr: S White) & Time Is Meow 2 (Mgr: S White)
Useful filly. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Northam Cl3 on May 11 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Idyllic Ruler carrying 55.5kg at $5. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at this track Mdn April 16 over 1600m defeating Agrabah carrying 55.5kg at $1.85. Sure to go close.
10
S PARNHAM
Maroon, Dark Blue Checks
7 5602x THE LUCKY CHIP
BRETT POPE
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
H Hodgkinson
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second of 14 at Belmont Park Cl1 December 4 over 1400m, a nose behind Frappuccino carrying 56.5kg at $26. First up last campaign fifth of 11 at Bunbury Cl1 October 9 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Storyville with 57.5kg at $101. Expecting a strong run fresh.
2
TAJ DYSON
Green, Black Maltese Cross, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
8 261x3 KIMBERLEY ROSE
STEPHEN MILLER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Horseshoe Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R N Russell), H D Lee, A W Barrett, S J Miller, R V Wilson, B J Greenwood, T K Sanders & K Biggs Enterprises Pty Ltd (Mgr: K Biggs)
Second run back. First-up after six months ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Northam Cl1 F&M on May 11 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Fancy Red carrying 57kg at $17. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Bunbury 3yo 0Mwly on October 9 over 1200m, 8 len behind Yorga Pride carrying 55.5kg at $26. Back in good shape and is among the chances.
8
B PARNHAM
Royal Blue, Pink Hoops And Cap
9 4x666 ROSIE CAN RUN
GRAEME BALLANTYNE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
G C Ballantyne, Mrs D S Ballantyne, Mrs L McCagh & J A Mccagh
Most recently eased back early on 6th of 10 at Ascot Cl1 on May 7 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Admire The Girl carrying 56.5kg at $14. Before that 6th of 14 at this track Cl3 on April 16 over 1200m, 4 len behind Uukhai carrying 55.5kg at $21. Should run well.
1
J WHITING
Light Blue, Maroon Checks And Cap
10 x0799 ONE TARGET
CHRIS STELMACH
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
J T Stelmach, W D Kendall, E A Gizzarelli, R W Jones, S D Baskerville, H Swanson & T Krinos
Last start 9th of 12 at Ascot Cl1 on April 30 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind L'il Capri with 57kg at $18. The race before that 9th of 14 at this track Cl3 on April 16 over 1200m, 6 len behind Uukhai with 55kg at $51. Difficult to recommend.
11
A HEARN
Lime Green, Black Diamond, Lime Green Cap
11 00x52 WESTCOAST EXPRESS
CHRIS & MICHAEL GANGEMI
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Gangemi Thoroughbreds, S & G Thoroughbreds, C J Felton, L M H Wisby, B D Watkins, Brady Street, G W McNally, Mercon Racing, M A A Ohlmus, R J Wade, JAJ Burt, R W Jones, G R Gibson, J D Rae, N Quinn, T R Panagiotou & M R Garvey
Second run back. First-up after five months from last on the turn 5th of 9 at Northam Cl1 C&G on May 11 over 1300m, 2 len behind Don't Trust Judas with 56kg at $31. Previously second-up second last of 14 at Bunbury Cl3 on October 9 over 1400m, 6 len behind Five Down with 57kg at $17. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred.
8
JORDAN TURNER
White, Red Band, Green And White Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
12 x1897 CALL TIME
BRANDON FIORE
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 54.0KG
B P Fiore
Last start 7th of 10 at Albany Cl2 on May 8 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Cherokee Miss with 54.5kg at $13. The run before that 9th of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl1 on April 25 over 1600m, 7 len behind Campfire Jack carrying 56.5kg at $15. Prepared to overlook.
5
LUCY FIORE
Black, Red Flower, Yellow Bees On Sleeves