Northam (WA) horses tips & previews

8 Nov, 1:03 am AEDT

One race at a time: field, form guide and win/place odds for Northam (WA), with capture times on every price.

Meeting — Thu 29 Oct, 11:00 am AEDT

Meetings · Thu, 29 OctNortham (WA)Change

Race 1 — 360 Farm And Regional Mdn 2200m · jumps Thu 29 Oct, 4:47 pm AEDT

Race preview

Welcome to Northam for the 360 Farm And Regional Mdn over the staying trip of 2200m on a good4 surface with fine weather overhead. The race is set to jump at 4:47 pm AEDT. Looking at the early win market order, Saisoku holds down the top of the betting boards as the shortest runner, closely followed by Rock The Mic, Yalda Night, and Rock Silver rounding out the main fancies in what shapes up as a fascinating maiden puzzle for punters to unravel.

Taking a look at the form underpinning the market leaders, Saisoku is drawn in barrier 2 for trainer S V Vahala and gets the services of William Pike. This honest type found enough to place in a small field over this course and trip last time out at Northam following a runner-up effort at Bunbury, suggesting this is a logical place to look for the winner. Rock The Mic sits next in the betting from barrier 7 with Jason Lyon steering for Joshua Krispyn. This runner has put together back-to-back minor placings, including going close at York before letting rip late at Belmont Park over 2100m, and should prove fully fit from recent racing.

Further down the line, Yalda Night lines up from barrier 1 for Matthew Scott with Holly Nottle in the saddle, deep into a lengthy campaign after battling home in maiden company at Belmont Park. Meanwhile, Rock Silver comes out of barrier 4 for Ms J Erkelens with Troy Turner taking the mount, though query the step up in distance significantly from previous runs here at Northam. With speed maps showing Tagolorian looking to dictate early from out front and Saisoku positioned handily on the pace, this 2200m journey should provide plenty of storytelling yarns once they settle into stride.

Race notes

3UP MDN SW,3yo+,MDN,Maiden
GOOD4
Fine
7 runners

Shortest win price

Saisoku (2)

1.60

Speed map

Back left · leaders right

Backmarker

7Mesa Grande

Offmidfield

3Rock The Mic

Midfield

1Yalda Night
4Rock Silver

Offpace

5Social Playboy

Onpace

2Saisoku

Leader

6Tagolorian

Yalda Night · Negative
Current SR
Rider’s recent POT is returning 41% lower than Career Avg.
Saisoku · Positive
Jockey ROI
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 25% in Last 100 Rides
Rock The Mic · Positive
Fast Finisher
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Rock Silver · Positive
Stable In Form
Stable going well. Out performing market by 47%

No.RunnerBarWgtLast 5WinPlace

1Yalda NightJ: Holly Nottle·T: Matthew Scott158kg2 9 6 7 530: 0-3-4$11.00$3.40

Career

30: 0-3-4

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed20%
Rating40%
Closing Speed100%

Record

First-up
4: 0-0-1
Second-up
3: 0-1-1
Third-up
3: 0-1-1
Fourth-up
3: 0-0-0
Track Ascot
5: 0-1-0
Track Albany
1: 0-0-1
Track Narrogin
2: 0-1-0
Distance 1920m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2200m
5: 0-1-1
Distance 1400m
3: 0-0-0
Going Good
25: 0-1-4
Going Soft
5: 0-2-0

Last starts

5Belmont1400m21 Oct 2026 · 3UP MDN SW · GOOD34.47L
7York1500m8 Oct 2026 · 3UP 46+ MDN HCP · GOOD43.88L
6Northam2200m6 Aug 2026 · 3UP SW MDN · GOOD47.2L
9Pinjarra2200m22 July 2026 · 3UP SW MDN · GOOD414.5L
2Northam2200m9 July 2026 · 3UP SW MDN · SOFT50.4L
13Pinjarra1600m2 July 2026 · 2UP MDN SW · SOFT57.6L
3Northam2200m18 June 2026 · 3UP MDN SW · GOOD49L
7Pinjarra1800m4 June 2026 · 2UP MDN SW · GOOD414.6L

Insights

Current SR
Negative
Rider’s recent POT is returning 41% lower than Career Avg.
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Rider Poor SR
Negative
Jockey underperforming market expectations by 44% in L100 rides
Tricky Map
Negative
Runners with this map, underperform market by 9%
Nice Barrier
Positive
Well drawn from gate 1
Dist S/R
Negative
Poor performer at the distance
Increased Dist
Positive
Distance rise from last start
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Started $91 when battled home in Maiden company at Belmont Park. Deep into his campaign, can make the podium.

ILB

On a quick turnaround. Odds of $91.00 and advanced late into 5th last run at Belmont and back to a rise in trip. Drawn beautifully. A difficult test here.

Finished fifth but wasn't beaten too far (4½l) over 7f at Belmont Park (maiden) last week; showed up well at this track when runner-up in July but yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at 30; others appeal more.

RSIS

On a quick back up. At 90/1 picked up some late ground when 5th last time at Belmont and will be aiming for a soft run from the draw.

2SaisokuJ: William Pike·T: S V Vahala258kg2 6 2 2 312: 0-4-2$1.60$1.08

Career

12: 0-4-2

Rating · IRD

100

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer60%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed100%
Rating100%
Closing Speed80%

Record

First-up
3: 0-0-1
Second-up
2: 0-1-0
Third-up
2: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-0
Track Ascot
1: 0-0-0
Track Bunbury
6: 0-3-1
Track Belmont
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2013m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 2025m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 2100m
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
3: 0-1-1
Going Good
8: 0-2-1
Going Heavy
1: 0-1-0

Last starts

3Northam2200m15 Oct 2026 · 3UP SW MDN · GOOD41.85L
2Bunbury2025m28 Sept 2026 · 3UP SW MDN · GOOD42.65L
2Bunbury2013m17 Sept 2026 · 3UP SW MDN · GOOD40.06L
6Northam1600m3 Sept 2026 · 3UP MDN-SW · SOFT54.45L
2Northam1600m27 Aug 2026 · 3UP SW MDN · HEAVY91L
2Bunbury1690m13 Aug 2026 · 3UP MDN SW · SOFT50.4L
3Bunbury1400m30 July 2026 · 2UP MDN SW · SOFT51.3L
1Belmont1000m20 July 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(6)-0.2

Insights

Jockey ROI
Positive
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 25% in Last 100 Rides
Trainer Career
Negative
Trainer Career S/R is 8%
Jockey Booking
Positive
William Pike 32% above market expected in L100 Rides
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 23%
Trainer Form
Negative
Stable out of form, losing 34% Profit on Turnover
Key Jockey
Positive
William Pike winning at 17% POT in last 100 rides
Map Suits
Positive
Suitable Map, where runners in this position outperform market by 3%
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early

Comments

AAP

Honest type. Found enough to place in small field this course over this trip. Clearly the one to beat.

ILB

Did well to run 3rd last time at this venue and drawn nicely. William Pike is a bonus. Exhibiting good form this preparation. Very hard to make a case against.

Solid effort two weeks ago; has shown some recent improvement but still winless and defeats stacking up (12 on the bounce); booking of William Pike takes the eye; others more persuasive as regularly been coming up a bit short lately.

RSIS

Picked up late ground when 3rd last time at this venue and gets a favourable stall. William Pike is a crucial engagement. In a purple patch of form lately. Banking this as top selection.

3Rock The MicJ: Jason Lyon·T: Joshua Krispyn758kg12 7 8 2 27: 0-2-0$2.75$1.28

Career

7: 0-2-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offmidfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed20%
Rating60%
Closing Speed100%

Record

First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-1-0
Track Bunbury
2: 0-0-0
Track Belmont
2: 0-1-0
Track Northam
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1300m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1500m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
5: 0-2-0
Going Soft
2: 0-0-0

Last starts

2Belmont2100m21 Oct 2026 · 3UP RTG 54+ HCP · GOOD33.17L
2York1920m8 Oct 2026 · 3UP MDN 46+ HCP · GOOD40.23L
8Bunbury2025m28 Sept 2026 · 3UP SW MDN · GOOD410.06L
7Bunbury1400m10 Sept 2026 · 3UP SW MDN · GOOD43.2L
12Belmont1300m5 Aug 2026 · 3UP SW MDN · SOFT511.6L
3Belmont1000m20 July 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(6)3.3L
11Ascot1500m15 Oct 2025 · 3UP MDN-SW · GOOD46.1L
11Northam1300m5 Oct 2025 · 3UP MDN SW · SOFT55.8L

Insights

Fast Finisher
Positive
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Jockey ROI
Positive
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 7% in Last 100 Rides
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 16% POT in L100 Runners
Ideal Map
Positive
Map position exceeding market by 2%
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Placed last two. Went close at York 8 Oct. Sent back from wide gate and let rip late at Belmont Park. Fit from racing, can challenge again.

ILB

On a quick back up. Finished amongst the placegetters when 2nd last start at Belmont and matched against less formidable competition. Will be trying to topple them late. Strong prospects.

Has kicked on in his last couple of races; didn't run badly when 28-1 runner-up in a handicap at Belmont Park last week; he's an attractive contender.

RSIS

On a short back up. Zipped home into 2nd beaten by 3 1/4L last start at Belmont and back in an easier grade. Will be hitting the line strongly. Follow the money.

4Rock SilverJ: Troy Turner·T: Ms J Erkelens458kg6 5 3 6 77: 0-0-2$15.00$3.90

Career

7: 0-0-2

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey80%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo60%
Early Speed100%
Rating40%
Closing Speed80%

Record

First-up
3: 0-0-0
Second-up
2: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-1
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-1
Track Belmont
2: 0-0-0
Track Northam
2: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
2: 0-0-0
Distance 2000m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1000m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
2: 0-0-0
Going Good
7: 0-0-2

Last starts

7Northam1600m15 Oct 2026 · 3UP SW MDN · GOOD48.91L
6Northam1600m23 Sept 2026 · 3UP SW MDN · GOOD47.48L
3Belmont1000m14 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)1.2L
5Belmont1200m31 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)4.9L
6Belmont1000m17 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)6.1L
3Pinjarra2000m22 Mar 2026 · 3UP MDN SW · GOOD40.8L
3Pinjarra1600m12 Mar 2026 · 2UP SW MDN · GOOD45.3L
11Belmont1200m18 Feb 2026 · 3Y SW MDN · GOOD46.4L

Insights

Stable In Form
Positive
Stable going well. Out performing market by 47%
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 28% POT in L100 Runners
Ideal Map
Positive
Map position exceeding market by 2%
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Blinkers Off
Positive
Blinkers coming off this start
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Never in the call this course second-up. Query wet. Significantly up in distance. Only for the minors here.

ILB

Was $21.00 and average at best when 7th last run at this track but going over more ground. Tough ask.

Seventh of ten beaten 9l over 1m here (maiden) two weeks ago; strong claims as he finished third at Pinjarra in March.

RSIS

Started at 20/1 and well beaten when 7th last start at this track but going up in trip.

5Social PlayboyJ: Ava Catarino·T: Carey Martin358kg10 11 9 7 58: 0-0-0$81.00$14.00

Career

8: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer60%
Jockey/Trainer Combo80%
Early Speed20%
Rating40%
Closing Speed80%

Record

First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Kalgoorlie
1: 0-0-0
Track Pinjarra
1: 0-0-0
Track York
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1300m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
6: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

5York1500m8 Oct 2026 · 3UP 46+ MDN HCP · GOOD41.97L
7Kalgoorlie1617m20 Sept 2026 · 3UP SW MDN · GOOD46.43L
9Junction1400m5 Sept 2026 · 3UP MDN SW · GOOD25.3L
11Belmont1200m19 Aug 2026 · 3UP SW MDN · SOFT58.1L
10Pinjarra1200m16 July 2026 · 3Y MDN SW · HEAVY813.3L
10Geraldton1400m13 Mar 2026 · 2UP SW MDN · GOOD411.8L
10Belmont1300m25 Feb 2026 · 2UP MDN SW · GOOD49.9L
10Belmont1000m11 Feb 2026 · 2UP MDN SW · GOOD316.2L

Insights

Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 5%
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 27%
Tricky Map
Negative
Runners with this map, underperform market by 9%
Limited
Negative
Hasn’t featured at all in all career runs
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Not Trustworthy
Negative
May be competing at this level for some time
Weight Increase
Negative
Rises 6kg now

Comments

AAP

First run for new trainer reasonable effort without seriously threatening at York. Unknown in wet. First real test of stamina here. More a minor money chance here.

ILB

At $31.00 overtook some late when 5th last start at York and stepping up in trip. Yet to fire a shot in 8 starts. Struggle to recommend.

Far from disgraced (beaten 2l) over 7½f at York (handicap) three weeks ago on debut for this trainer.

RSIS

Started 30/1 and made up ground when 5th last time at York and racing over a longer distance. Yet to trouble the judge in all runs and rises in weight.

6TagolorianJ: Jarrad Noske·T: Ryan Hill558kg14 6 5 7 53: 0-0-0$26.00$5.00

Career

3: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey80%
Trainer60%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed20%
Rating40%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Northam
3: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
3: 0-0-0
Distance 2200m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
3: 0-0-0

Last starts

5Northam2200m15 Oct 2026 · 3UP SW MDN · GOOD45.99L
7Northam1600m4 Oct 2026 · 3UP MDN-SW · GOOD48.01L
5Lark Hill1400m21 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)6.2L
6Lark Hill950m7 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)11L
14Northam1400m30 Oct 2025 · 3UP SW MDN · GOOD425.2L
7Belmont1200m13 Oct 2025 · Barrier Trial7.3L
6Lark Hill950m6 Oct 2025 · Barrier Trial8.7L

Insights

Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 8%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 26%
Blinkers Off
Positive
Blinkers coming off this start

Comments

AAP

Unable to make an impression this venue second-up. Unknown in wet. Others with more appeal.

ILB

Was $101.00 and lost ground in the run home when 5th last start at this track. Shows good early pace. Prefer a race with easier competition.

Behind Saisoku when beaten 6l 14 days ago upped to this trip; few miles on the clock with this his fourth race; is passed over.

RSIS

Started 100/1 and couldn't maintain the pace when 5th last time here. Will be positive in the run early.

7Mesa GrandeJ: Brandon Louis·T: Ms J Erkelens658kg5 7 9 13 82: 0-0-0$71.00$13.00

Career

2: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

Jockey80%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed20%
Rating20%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
1: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
2: 0-0-0
Track Northam
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
2: 0-0-0
Going Good
2: 0-0-0

Last starts

8Northam1600m15 Oct 2026 · 3UP SW MDN · GOOD410.46L
13Northam1600m23 Sept 2026 · 3UP SW MDN · GOOD416.77L
9Belmont1000m14 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)9.9L
7Belmont1000m17 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)9.4L
5Ascot1200m11 May 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)3.1L
11Belmont1000m28 Apr 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)11.6L

Insights

Trainer Form
Positive
In form stable, out performing market expectations 47%
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 28% POT in L100 Runners
Map Suits
Positive
Suitable Map, where runners in this position outperform market by 2%
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Well beaten in two runs to date. Significantly up in distance. Shown nothing in two outings so far. Can't enthuse.

ILB

Was $151.00 and couldn't maintain the pace when 8th last time at this track but racing over a longer distance. Likely to get back. Need a lot of luck to be close to winning this.

Lightly raced with this just his third appearance; not far behind Rock Silver when eighth over 1m here (maiden) two weeks ago; has to be considered.

RSIS

Odds of 150/1 and gave away some ground when 8th last start around here but rising in trip. Expected to settle towards the rear.

Odds correct as at Thu 29 Oct, 4:50 pm AEDT. Odds can change.

Past meetings

Sun 25 Oct, 11:00 am AEDT · 10 races
Thu 15 Oct, 11:00 am AEDT · 8 races
Sun 4 Oct, 11:00 am AEDT · 7 races
Wed 23 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 8 races
Sun 13 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 7 races
Thu 3 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 7 races