Pinjarra   09 Jul 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

RACING @ PINJARRA 23 JULY HANDICAP 1400m

Track: SOFT7   Clear (Max: 15)   Rail: +6m Entire.  

Solid tempo with Thermosphere Lad, Looks and Run D'affaire Run going hard, closely attended by Boab Boy. SIMPLY THINKIN' (3) was back on track when narrowly beaten here 11 days ago with Pike aboard and he remains in the saddle. The gate is a touch sticky but will be managed. Go close. THERMOSPHERE LAD (4) has laid a solid foundation and has won 2/2 third-up. He may skip over and control the race and is sure to give a sight. MANHATTAN STRIP (6) won at Northam this grade first-up and then worked into a place at Northam. Keeps Chris Parnham and will be fitter again. He should enjoy a soft run from the inside barrier. A player. SURF PATROL (8) has been knocking on the door and carries 3kg less in stronger. Maps for the run of the race and CJP replaces Chris Parnham. Can't be ruled out. SUGGESTED PLAY: With Simply Thinkin'.
1 24621 PLATINUM SHOT
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), Yarradale Stud (Mgr: Ms L J Sayers), G Campbell, S T Rowe, B C Horan, D J Ryan & J B Sinagra
Recent form sound. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Northam 0Mwly June 25 over 1400m defeating Exceltrain with 58.5kg at $3.30. The race before that came from the tail of the field 2nd of 10 at Northam Cl5 on June 12 over 1300m, on a slow track; neck behind Cross Statement carrying 58kg at $7.50. Rates highly and can make it back to back wins.
12
ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER
Dark Green, Gold Knight, Gold Cap With Dark Green Knight
2 00x8x RUN D'AFFAIRE RUN
GRAEME BALLANTYNE
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms D S Ballantyne, G C Ballantyne & P A Daniw
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign failed to make an impression; second last of 9 at Bunbury Cl5 on September 29 over 1685m, 14 len behind Central Force with 57kg at $26. First up last campaign ran last of 10 at Belmont Park Rtg 72+ on September 16 2023 over 1400m, slow going 17 len behind Magnificent Andy carrying 54.5kg at $81. Finished sixth in a Lark Hill trial over 1450m on June 30. Better off following this run.
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BRAYDEN GAERTH
Light Blue, Maroon Checks And Cap
3 42103 SIMPLY THINKIN'
ADAM DURRANT
5YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
A G Durrant, L G Torpy, G Debski, M Sarich, Esquin (Mgr: S J Quinlivan) & F F Fairthorne
Most recently raced on the pace when 3rd of 16 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on June 28 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind God's Gate carrying 58.5kg at $10. Before that 10th of 14 at Bunbury Grad Hcp 60+ on June 14 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Chollima with 58.5kg at $14. Capable of taking this out.
9
WILLIAM PIKE
Gold And Green Stripes, Gold Cap
4 42x18 THERMOSPHERE LAD
ANGELA JOHNSTON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
C T Casey
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up won by 2.25 len at Bunbury Cl3 June 11 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Best Of The Gods carrying 59.5kg at $2.60. Second run from a spell 8th of 16 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on June 28 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind God's Gate carrying 58.5kg at $7.50. Has ability and looks a top three chance.
8
JARRAD NOSKE
Red, Black Ace Of Spades, White Sleeves, Red Cuffs, White Cap, Red Peak And Black Spade
5 x45x6 BOAB BOY
SIMON A MILLER
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
R W Johnson & J R Johnson
Second run back. First-up after five months crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 6th of 16 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on June 28 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind God's Gate carrying 58kg at $26. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ on February 1 over 1500m, 4 len behind Prince Of Santos with 59kg at $3.40. Improver to keep onside.
2
CHLOE AZZOPARDI
Grey, Black Stripes And Cap
6 25x13 MANHATTAN STRIP
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Pearce Racing, Lynward Park Stud, A Russo Battagliolo, Mrs T Russo Battagliulo, The Harbour Crew, T Leeflang, Ms B King, El Macco Racing, V Giudicatti, Leg To Stand On, L P O'Brien, G L Montague, M J McGee, N Carter, D E Green, M McGee, S Taylor, J Daymond, T J McClean & C D Smith
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming came from midfield and won by 0.6 len at Northam Prov Champ Heat May 11 over 1300m defeating Camera Action with 57kg at $7.50. Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Bunbury 0Mwly on June 18 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Dirty Chai carrying 58kg at $7. Fitter and has claims.
1
CHRIS PARNHAM
Red, White Pearce Racing Logo, Royal Blue Sleeves, Quartered Cap
7 070x0 FEATHERWEIGHT
BRIAN KERSLEY
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
A J Facey, J A Macmillan, J Williams, L Barbato, H Szczepanik, B W Kersley, J Koval, P L Flynn, D C Bushell, Mrs K Dunn, C Novatscou, V J Rees, B R Lambert, C A Ladhams, Mrs M B O'Neil, J Vaccaro & M J Richardson
Second run back. First-up after seven months 11th of 16 at Northam 0Mwly on June 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind Platinum Shot carrying 57kg at $51. Previously second-up 13th of 16 at Ascot Rtg 72+ on October 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Cosmic Crusader with 54kg at $201. Looks outclassed.
10
HOLLY WATSON
Red, White Stripes And Cap
8 x7233 SURF PATROL
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), Lynward Park Stud (Mgr: E Van Heemst), Mrs S Clark, G W Guelfi, J G Ferguson, A G Tuxford, T K Cargill, L D Finnerty, H2O Racing (Mgr: D Papalia), S W Crane, M Wilton, R C Williams, C Mcdonald & Ms S Honschooten
Racing well recently. Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 13 at Northam Cl3 on June 26 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Fancy Red with 58.5kg at $6.50. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Bunbury 3yo 0Mwly on June 11 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Lucky I Am with 59kg at $7. Genuine type who is sure to run well.
3
CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER
Red, Green Maltese Cross And Cap
9 46x14 COSMIC ECLIPSE
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Belhus Racing Cosmic (Mgr: P V Morley)
Third-up today. First-up won by 2 len at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl1 May 28 over 1300m defeating Zeezea with 57.5kg at $8.50. Second-up 4th of 13 at Bunbury Cl3 on June 18 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Fifth Essence with 57.5kg at $4.60. Must be respected.
10
Dark Blue, White Star, Checked Sleeves And Cap
10 85404 LOOKS
TOM WOLFE
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
D P Panizza, B J Panizza & T M Wolfe
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Bunbury 0Mwly on June 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Dirty Chai with 55kg at $14. The start before that 12th of 14 at Bunbury Grad Hcp 60+ on June 14 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Chollima carrying 55kg at $21. Passing.
4
A HEARN
Royal Blue, White V, Armbands And Cap
11 34074 DEFIANT DIORITE
CHRIS WILLIS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
C G Willis, N C Willis, B R Willis & Mrs P V George
Last start ran on from midfield; 4th of 14 at Northam Cl3 on June 26 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Random Rewards with 54.5kg at $12. The run before that 7th of 13 at Bunbury Grad Hcp 60+ on June 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind En Plein Air carrying 54kg at $151. Tested again.
5
KATE PATEMAN
Dk. Blue, Yellow Hoops, Red Sleeves, Dk. Blue And Yellow Quartered Cap
12 959x0 OUR NORMAN
CHRIS WILLIS
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs S L Campbell
Second-up. First-up after seven months 14th of 16 at Northam 0Mwly on June 25 over 1400m, 8 len behind Platinum Shot carrying 50kg at $61. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl5 on August 1 over 1600m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Tiger Line carrying 58kg at $21. No easier this time and looks tested again.
6
HOLLY NOTTLE
Dk. Blue, Yellow Hoops, Red Sleeves, Dk. Blue And Yellow Quartered Cap
13 3x90x HIGH COMMISSION
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS
9YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
A Few Battlers (Mgr: R Nye), R S Tomlinson, G L Sedgwick, G Sposato, S P Robins, P J Richards, A G Parker, D R Hislop, M A Hunter, Mrs S J McKinlay, Ms F Parker, S Kenworthy, A L Hislop, D S Ball, Mrs J Cook, Mrs L M Worsfold, D M Lester & A E Fairhurst
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 14 at this track Cl5 February 23 over 2000m, 8 len behind Beejay Boy carrying 56kg at $18. First up last campaign ninth of 11 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ February 1 over 1500m, 6 len behind Prince Of Santos carrying 54.5kg at $15. Better off following this outing.
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Purple, Orange Stripes And Cap
14 0x705 CANNY JACK
CHRIS STELMACH
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
J T Stelmach, W D Kendall, E A Gizzarelli & M C Tas
At the latest run 5th of 16 at Northam 0Mwly on June 25 over 1400m, 4 len behind Platinum Shot with 54kg at $101. The race before that second last of 14 at Bunbury Grad Hcp 60+ on June 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Chollima carrying 54kg at $201. Not keen on his chances.
7
JADE MC NAUGHT
Lime Green, Black Diamond, Lime Green Cap
15 7595x OLDEN
DANIEL O'CONNOR
8YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
P R Ferguson
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Kalgoorlie 0Mwly October 5 over 2200m, 4.5 len behind Ryewood carrying 53.5kg at $26. First up last campaign second last of 10 at Kalgoorlie Rtg 69+ June 23 2024 over 1400m, 6 len behind High Pressure with 55kg at $21. Not here.
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Gold, Green Band And Armbands, Gold Cap