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Saturday, December 20, 2025Flat5f

Verdict

KEEP ITA MYSTERY (1) flew home first-up without a trial in a strong return to racing. He's likely to get back from the draw again, but he rates highly on that effort and with further improvement expected. Parnham rides now having scored 3/4 when riding and he can storm over the top. SURF PATROL (14) comes here fresh with a couple of nice trials under his belt. He can sit handy from the inside draw and he boasts a strong record at this trip. Can play a leading role if he can be around his best first-up. SNIPPY WHICH (6) couldn't fend off the challengers late in the race when setting the tempo las start at this track and trip. Pike hops on board now replacing the apprentice hoop in a big push for his chances. Expecting him to be in this for a very long way. LET'S TALK (9) can improve on the first-up run where he just felt the pinch late. CHARINO (2) is better than we saw last start and getting out in trip now looks a good move.

1. Keep Ita Mystery
14. Surf Patrol
6. Snippy Which

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1. 1. Keep Ita Mystery
J: CHRIS PARNHAMT: LUKE FERNIE
F: 222x2
Price History:
3.75
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after six months 2nd of 16 at this track Rtg 72+ on December 6 over 1000m, 2 len behind Black Ora with 57kg at $21. Previously second-up 11th of 16 at Pinjarra in the LR 3yo M Millions on February 15 over 1200m, 4 len behind Smooth Chino carrying 57kg at $26. Bold first-up without a trial and looks open to plenty of impro
4. 4. Prospectors Pick
J: CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTERT: SIMON A MILLER
F: 14x07
Price History:
6.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 10th of 14 at this track Rtg 66+ on November 15 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Jaz Session carrying 57.5kg at $10. Last start 7th of 16 at this track Rtg 72+ on December 6 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Black Ora with 54.5kg at $41. Can't entertain on that form.
6. 6. Snippy Which
J: WILLIAM PIKET: ADAM DURRANT
F: x1244
Price History:
6.50
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 15 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on November 29 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Thermosphere Lad carrying 56.5kg at $31. Before that 4th of 14 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on November 8 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Nicciana carrying 56.5kg at $31. Ticks plenty of boxes with Pike replacing the apprentice hoop.
2. 2. Charino
J: LUCY FIORET: BRETT POPE
F: 54x20
Price History:
7.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 14 at this track Rtg 66+ on November 15 over 1000m, long-neck behind Jaz Session carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. Second-up 13th of 16 at this track Rtg 72+ on December 6 over 1000m, 7 len behind Black Ora carrying 55kg at $12. Better than he showed last start and can bounce back third-up.
9. 9. Lets Talk
J: LAQDAR RAMOLYT: JIM P TAYLOR
F: 333x7
Price History:
7.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after five months raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 15 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on November 29 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Thermosphere Lad with 56kg at $9.50. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at this track Westspeed Heat April 19 over 1200m defeating Kelvinater with 57.5kg at $2.25. Fitter for that hitout and is sure to be very competitive with a good second-up record.
12. 12. Snippy Sean
J: ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTERT: DANIEL MORTON
F: 048x3
Price History:
13.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after four months raced on the pace when 3rd of 14 at Belmont Park Cl3 on December 3 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Hey Pino carrying 58.5kg at $26. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track Cl3 on April 2 over 1400m, nose behind Lova Session with 57.5kg at $5.50. Not to be taken lightly.
14. 14. Surf Patrol
J: SHAUN O'DONNELLT: DANIEL & BEN PEARCE
F: 3237x
Price History:
17.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
147
Verdict
Resuming after five months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation seventh of 13 at Belmont Park Grad Hcp 60+ July 26 over 1300m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Simply Thinkin' with 55.5kg at $3.50. First up last campaign seventh of 9 at this track Cl3 April 30 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Romming Danger carrying 57.5kg at $8. Nice trials coming in and he can resume on a positive note.
8. 8. Kelvinater
J: HOLLY NOTTLET: FRED KERSLEY
F: 0480x
Price History:
15.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
105
Verdict
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 13 at Belmont Park Rtg 66+ September 6 over 1600m, in the wet; 9 len behind Odinaka carrying 58kg at $9.50. First up last campaign fifth of 8 at this track Rtg 66+ April 12 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Sinful Living with 55kg at $101. Would prefer over further.
7. 7. Stylish Lord
J: STEVEN PARNHAMT: RUSSELL STEWART
F: 3840x
Price History:
19.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
147
Verdict
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Belmont Park Rtg 66+ July 26 over 1600m, soft track; 9 len behind Famous Dain carrying 57.5kg at $8. First up last campaign second of 16 at this track Tbwa Stallion December 21 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Norich carrying 55.5kg at $21. Sure to be ready for a big return.
3. 3. Playing Rio
J: JASON WHITINGT: PAUL HUNTER
F: x68x6
Price History:
19.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after seven months 6th of 15 at this track Rtg 66+ on November 22 over 1200m, 4 len behind Smooth Chino with 57.5kg at $61. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at this track Rtg 66+ on April 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Nobellity carrying 59kg at $21. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on.
5. 5. Defending
J: CHANEL COOPERT: DANIEL & BEN PEARCE
F: 7289x
Price History:
41.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
104
Verdict
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Kalgoorlie Coolgardie Spr September 7 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Secret Attire with 57kg at $9. First up last campaign seventh of 10 at Pinjarra Scarpside Westspeed Plat August 2 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Repeater carrying 59kg at $26. Prefer to see how he returns.
11. 11. Caporetto
J: LUKE CAMPBELLT: NEVILLE PARNHAM
F: x879x
Price History:
41.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
157
Verdict
Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Northam Cl3 July 16 over 1300m, soft track; 6 len behind Kervette with 60kg at $21. When resuming last campaign second last of 9 at Pinjarra 3yo Hcp 60+ June 21 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Allentown carrying 58.5kg at $17. Will take great benefit from this outing.
10. 10. Cable Boy
J: JADE MCNAUGHTT: STEVE WOLFE
F: 5x097
Price History:
71.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Most recently second last of 8 at Albany Rtg 70+ on November 27 over 1230m, 9 len behind Gift Of The Heart with 50kg at $6.50. The race before that eased back early on 9th of 12 at Albany Rtg 70+ on November 15 over 1100m, 6 len behind King Cartel carrying 55kg at $12. Will need to do a lot more.
13. 13. Storm Commander
J: JOEY AZZOPARDIT: JOHNATHON JACHMANN
F: 3x554
Price History:
91.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Esperance Cl5 on December 5 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Dadirra with 61kg at $2.50. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at this track Westspeed Heat on November 8 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Define Beautiful with 57.5kg at $101. Prefer others.

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