Northam Race 1 - Avon Valley Toyota Mdn
POPPY'S ROSES (5) sets the standard after resuming with a sound third at Bunbury, beaten just under a length as a well-supported favourite. Her previous campaign included the G2 WATC Derby and a placing in the WA Oaks prior to that. Has class and can knock over her maiden this time around. FARADIO (1) is the clear danger on consistency, having placed at both runs at this venue this campaign and with proven 1600m form to call on. An inside draw this time around can see him sit closer this time around and he can make his presence felt. THANGOO (2) is harder to trust after failing as favourite over 2200m, but his Pinjarra Scarpside second on soft ground and a Lark Hill trial placing keep him in calculations. Expecting a better run this time with Pike booked. ADMIRE BELLE (8) finds the right race today and is worth including out in trip. FORGOT THE ROCK (9) gets a much different set up today and can run an improved race.
Jockey: Zephen Johnston-Porter
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has built a solid platform with consecutive thirds at this venue, most recently over 1600m when beaten three lengths by Rory's Revenge after beginning slowly and being hampered late. The run prior was sharper, beaten a long neck by Sponge Cake after covering ground as favourite. Had excuses late last start and can play a major role with a better barrier this time around.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 23/09/2026 | 10 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1600m | Good 4 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | 58kg | 1:36.95 | 11-9-3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $3.30 |
| 3/13 | 13/09/2026 | 11 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1300m | Good 4 | Steven Parnham | 58kg | 1:18.95 | 7-6-3 | 6 |
| 0.4L | $3.30 |
| 7/14 | 02/09/2026 | 154 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Good 4 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | 58kg | 1:11.96 | 10-11-7 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 17/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Gemma Taylor | 1:02.69 | - | 0 |
| 3.27L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 01/04/2026 | 10 | LR OPEN CG 3 | $125,000.00 | Ascot | 2200m | Soft 5 | Jason Brown | 54kg | 2:18.22 | 5-4-6 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $91.00 |
| 10/12 | 22/03/2026 | 17 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Pinjarra | 2000m | Good 4 | Jason Brown | 57kg | 2:07.35 | 3-1-10 | 7 |
| 7.4L | $7.00 |
| 2/12 | 05/03/2026 | 15 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 2200m | Good 4 | Jason Brown | 57kg | 2:19.35 | 5-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $7.50 |
| 5/11 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Kayla Holroyd | 1:00.54 | - | 0 |
| 1.02L | $0.00 |
Jockey: William Pike
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month freshening after disappointing as favourite over 2200m at this track, where he led narrowly but offered little late and was beaten nine and a half lengths. That followed a much better second in a 2yo+ Maiden at Pinjarra Scarpside on soft ground at big odds. Steps right back in trip now with Pike on off a freshen, and he can bounce back to form.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 1400m | Good | Jarrad Noske | 1:32.15 | - | 0 |
| 4.26L | $0.00 | |
| 9/11 | 06/08/2026 | 15 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Northam | 2200m | Good 4 | Clint Johnston-Porter | 58kg | 2:22.55 | 1-1-9 | 3 |
| 9.7L | $3.90 |
| 2/12 | 22/07/2026 | 13 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1700m | Soft 5 | Clint Johnston-Porter | 58kg | 1:46.21 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.9L | $31.00 |
| 9/10 | 09/07/2026 | - | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1300m | Soft 5 | Clint Johnston-Porter | 58kg | 1:19.38 | 7-9-9 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 930m | Soft | Clint Johnston-Porter | 0:58.22 | - | 0 |
| 0.18L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jarrad Noske
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held on debut at Bunbury, finishing second last and beaten just over seven lengths behind God Be Quick after racing wide near the 800m and being hampered late. He had trialled third at Lark Hill beforehand and may improve second-up, with blinkers applied, but the 1600m is untried and Poppy's Roses had his measure there. Blinkers may help; must improve sharply.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 17/09/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Bunbury | 1400m | Good 4 | Kyra Yuill | 58kg | 1:27.85 | 2-2-12 | 11 |
| 7.4L | $21.00 |
| 3/5 | 07/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 1400m | Good | Kyra Yuill | 1:28.77 | - | 0 |
| 1.77L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 30/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Laqdar Ramoly | 1:01.25 | - | 0 |
| 7.29L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jefferson Tsang
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a ten-month break after a plain debut at this track, where he began awkwardly, settled well back and finished last, well beaten by 25 lengths behind Ginger And Tonic at long odds. He has had two trials since last racing and gets a claim with Jefferson Tsang, while blinkers are applied. Others read better.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 1400m | Good | Jessica Gray | 1:32.15 | - | 0 |
| 6.15L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 07/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Victoria Corver | 0:58.11 | - | 0 |
| 11.01L | $0.00 | |
| 14/14 | 30/10/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1400m | Good 4 | Laqdar Ramoly | 56kg | 1:23.66 | 6-12-14 | 2 |
| 25.2L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Clint Johnston-Porter
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed first-up at Bunbury when third to God Be Quick, beaten just under a length after settling back and working home evenly as a well-supported favourite. Her previous campaign included the G2 WATC Derby in 3yo Open company, which gives her a stronger form base than most of these. Strong return effort and she can land the knockout blow stepping up to the mile.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 17/09/2026 | 159 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Bunbury | 1400m | Good 4 | Clint Johnston-Porter | 56kg | 1:27.85 | 8-9-3 | 9 |
| 0.9L | $2.60 |
| 2/9 | 07/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Clint Johnston-Porter | 0:58.82 | - | 0 |
| 0.65L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 11/04/2026 | 10 | G2 OPEN 3 | $400,000.00 | Ascot | 2400m | Good 4 | Clint Johnston-Porter | 55kg | 2:30.86 | 2-4-8 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $31.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/04/2026 | 18 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $300,000.00 | Ascot | 2400m | Soft 5 | Steven Parnham | 55.5kg | 2:32.94 | 6-4-2 | 6 |
| 4.2L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/03/2026 | 17 | LR OPEN F 3 | $125,000.00 | Ascot | 2200m | Good 4 | Brad Parnham | 54kg | 2:18.73 | 4-3-4 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/11 | 25/02/2026 | 13 | OPEN 3U | $30,000.00 | Belmont | 2100m | Good 4 | Clint Johnston-Porter | 54.5kg | 2:13.61 | 5-7-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.60 |
| 2/12 | 12/02/2026 | 17 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Bunbury | 1705m | Good 4 | Clint Johnston-Porter | 55kg | 1:45.70 | 7-6-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
| 6/8 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Holly Watson | 1:03.36 | - | 0 |
| 3.93L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ava Catarino
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced wide throughout at this track last start and weakened to finish 11th, beaten over 15 lengths behind Rory's Revenge at long odds.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 23/09/2026 | 13 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1600m | Good 4 | Ava Catarino | 56kg | 1:36.95 | 6-8-11 | 6 |
| 15.1L | $151.00 |
| 12/16 | 10/09/2026 | 194 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Bunbury | 1400m | Good 4 | Ava Catarino | 56kg | 1:25.22 | 9-11-12 | 5 |
| 5.7L | $201.00 |
| 9/9 | 10/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Soft | Madi Derrick | 0:57.92 | - | 0 |
| 16.75L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 28/02/2026 | 15 | MDN 2U | $20,000.00 | Geraldton | 1623m | Good 4 | Lisa Staples | 56kg | 1:40.97 | 8-7-8 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/02/2026 | 13 | CL2 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1990m | Good 4 | Madi Derrick | 56kg | 2:06.24 | 6-6-3 | 4 |
| 0.7L | $31.00 |
| 12/13 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | MDN 2U | $18,500.00 | Esperance | 1400m | Good 4 | Madi Derrick | 56kg | 1:24.81 | 9-9-12 | 11 |
| 6.8L | $15.00 |
| 7/11 | 17/01/2026 | 15 | CL2 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 2000m | Good 4 | Madi Derrick | 56kg | 2:04.73 | 7-9-7 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $31.00 |
| 2/5 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Laqdar Ramoly | 1:03.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.97L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Kayla Holroyd
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been unable to make an impact recently, finishing seventh at this track last start when beaten just under ten lengths behind Rory's Revenge after sitting behind the leaders and making no impression. Two back she led at Junction before tiring and being overrun. The claim helps a little, but her form is well short.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 23/09/2026 | 18 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1600m | Good 4 | Kayla Holroyd | 53kg | 1:36.95 | 5-5-7 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $201.00 |
| 4/10 | 05/09/2026 | 41 | MDN 3U | $18,000.00 | Junction | 1400m | Good | Ava Catarino | 56kg | 1:30.50 | 1-1-4 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/07/2026 | 10 | BM64+ 3U | $24,000.00 | Kalgoorlie | 1760m | Good 4 | Kayla Holroyd | 53kg | 1:49.93 | 2-7-7 | 6 |
| 20.2L | $151.00 |
| 13/16 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1600m | Soft 7 | Kayla Holroyd | 53kg | 1:39.64 | 1-2-13 | 14 |
| 13.4L | $201.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/07/2026 | 18 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Northam | 2200m | Soft 5 | Kayla Holroyd | 53kg | 2:26.88 | 1-1-8 | 2 |
| 15.4L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/06/2026 | 14 | MDN 2U | $20,000.00 | Kalgoorlie | 1400m | Soft 5 | Madi Derrick | 56kg | 1:25.40 | 6-7-7 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $101.00 |
| 4/4 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 1400m | Soft | Kayla Holroyd | 1:33.18 | - | 0 |
| 5.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good | Kayla Holroyd | 1:15.24 | - | 0 |
| 0.24L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Holly Nottle
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home with some purpose at this track last start, finishing seventh but beaten just under three lengths by Grey Ol' Day after beginning slowly, covering ground and coming from well back. She had kept on without threatening at Belmont Park the run prior. Can improve getting out in trip.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 23/09/2026 | 7 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1300m | Good 4 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | 56kg | 1:17.73 | 14-14-7 | 14 |
| 2.8L | $31.00 |
| 7/11 | 16/09/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Good 4 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | 56kg | 1:11.66 | 11-11-7 | 9 |
| 3.6L | $61.00 |
| 8/11 | 26/08/2026 | 154 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Good 4 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | 56kg | 1:12.12 | 9-8-8 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $61.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Gemma Taylor | 1:03.02 | - | 0 |
| 4.67L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Zephen Johnston-Porter | 1:02.32 | - | 0 |
| 4.29L | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 25/03/2026 | 35 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good 4 | Jason Brown | 55kg | 0:59.20 | 2-2-11 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/02/2026 | - | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good 4 | Jason Brown | 55kg | 0:58.77 | 2-2-5 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $14.00 |
Jockey: Brandon Louis
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was plain second-up at this track, finishing 12th and beaten six and a half lengths behind Grey Ol' Day after settling rearward and making no impression, with a bump near the 200m not enough to fully excuse it. His debut was more encouraging when he picked up nicely behind Sponge Cake. A few form factors point to an improved performance this time around.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14 | 23/09/2026 | 10 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1300m | Good 4 | Brandon Louis | 55.5kg | 1:17.73 | 12-12-12 | 11 |
| 6.5L | $15.00 |
| 7/13 | 13/09/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1300m | Good 4 | Troy Turner | 55.5kg | 1:18.95 | 13-12-7 | 12 |
| 2.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 31/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Brandon Louis | 1:04.94 | - | 0 |
| 2.64L | $0.00 | |
| 7/12 | 17/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Brandon Louis | 1:01.52 | - | 0 |
| 12.42L | $0.00 |