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Pinjarra Racing Tips 24 June — can Pike and Williams clean up again?
There are race days where you can muck around with “value” all afternoon, and there are days where the card keeps pointing you back to the same two names until you either listen or you go broke trying to be clever. Pinjarra today looks like the second type.
William Pike turns up with three booked rides across the four races we’ve got in front of us here, and his Pinjarra record is the sort of thing you build a meeting around: 22 wins from 62 rides, and he lands in the placings 44 times. G & A Williams don’t just travel to Pinjarra for the air either, with 27 runners for seven wins and 15 placings at this track. That’s a proper sample, not a two-run mirage.
This set of Pinjarra racing tips leans into that reality, but it’s not blind faith. We’ll still respect barriers, weights, and how each race is likely to be run, because even Pike needs the right map. Four races, turf, and a meeting where the “safe” options actually look like the right ones.
Pinjarra — the setup
We don’t have meaningful “specialist” horses on this card. Most of today’s runners have one or two visits to Pinjarra, so treat course records as clues, not gospel. The edges that do stack up are in the saddle and the training ranks.
On the jockey front, Pike’s strike rate here stands out on volume, and several other riders have enough rides for their place numbers to mean something too. Same story with a handful of stables: when they’ve had 20 to 40 runners at Pinjarra, you can trust the profile.
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| Jockey | Runs | Wins | Places | Win% | Place% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W Pike | 62 | 22 | 44 | 35.48 | 70.97 |
| Victoria Corver | 17 | 5 | 9 | 29.41 | 52.94 |
| P Harvey | 13 | 3 | 5 | 23.08 | 38.46 |
| Lucy Fiore | 67 | 7 | 29 | 10.45 | 43.28 |
| C Johnston-Porter | 62 | 7 | 23 | 11.29 | 37.10 |
| Trainer | Runs | Wins | Places | Win% | Place% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G & A Williams | 27 | 7 | 15 | 25.93 | 55.56 |
| Simon Miller | 36 | 3 | 12 | 8.33 | 33.33 |
| Michael Grantham | 26 | 5 | 14 | 19.23 | 53.85 |
| D & B Pearce | 37 | 3 | 12 | 8.11 | 32.43 |
| N D Parnham | 45 | 1 | 6 | 2.22 | 13.33 |
Race-by-race tips and previews
Race 1: Gjd Security Mdn — 12:25, 1750
This looks like the kind of maiden where the horse that’s been knocking on the door from good gates finally gets the right run and refuses to lose. That’s Olaf The Snowman. He’s drawn barrier 1, gets S Parnham, and his recent form line (464-32) screams “ready” rather than “one-paced”. You don’t need to overcomplicate it from the inside alley at 1750m: hold a spot, breathe, and let the others make mistakes.
I’m happy to be with him on trajectory too. Over the last 90 days he’s only had two runs but he’s finished in the placings both times, which is exactly what you want in a maiden: finding the line, not finding excuses.
The danger is Miss Santa Corrs. She’s not flashy, but she keeps turning up and she keeps putting herself in the finish (6-6222). She’s also placed in both of her Pinjarra visits, so she’s comfortable here, even if that’s still a small sample. If Olaf gets cluttered up on the rail, she’s the one who can bully her way past.
Play: Win bet Olaf The Snowman. If you want insurance, saver quinella Olaf The Snowman with Miss Santa Corrs.
Race 2: Electrical Consultancy Wa Mdn — 13:00, 1531
The puzzle here is whether the market tries to talk you into something “new” when the race is sitting right there in the obvious profile. Partay gets Pike for G & A Williams, and that’s the meeting’s clearest signal. Pike wins better than one in three rides at Pinjarra and places in more than two out of three. Williams as a stable win just under 26 percent of their Pinjarra runners and hits the frame more often than not. When those two pair up in a maiden, I don’t need a romantic story.
Partay’s form (3-32) says he’s already good enough to win one of these, and the 1531m looks a sweet spot to keep him rolling without turning it into a sit-and-sprint lottery. Barrier 9 is fine with Pike because he’ll make his own luck, either sliding across with cover or parking one off the fence and bullying them from the 600m.
The danger is American Image. He’s only had the one run (second) and he’s drawn barrier 1. If he has any natural improvement at all, he can pinch cheap sectionals and make the favourite work for it.
Play: Win bet Partay. If you’re playing exotics, keep American Image safe for second.
Race 3: Tabtouch Same Race Multi (Rs0ly) — 13:38, 1531
This is the best betting race on the page because it’s the cleanest mix of current form, map, and proven ability to win. Enchanted Hour comes in off a win (form: 1), and barrier 3 gives C Johnston-Porter options without needing to burn fuel early. Johnston-Porter’s overall Pinjarra strike rate isn’t elite, but he rides the track well enough on volume, and this horse doesn’t look like a passenger.
In the last 90 days Enchanted Hour has had one run and won it, so the confidence angle is obvious: they’ve found the level, and they’re striking while the iron’s hot. The weight (124.5) doesn’t hurt either in a 3YO set-up like this, because it keeps you out of the “carry the grandstand” zone.
The one you have to respect is Sassy Snippet. She’s 421, she’s drawn 6, and she’s already placed in both her Pinjarra visits. That’s not enough to call her a track horse, but it does tell you she handles the place and turns up when she gets here. If the tempo lifts and it becomes a test from the 600m, she’s the one who can outstay them late.
Play: Win bet Enchanted Hour. Small saver on Sassy Snippet if the market overreacts to her consistency.
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Race 4: Vale John Ward Hcp (C1) — 14:13, 1312
The contrast I keep coming back to is simple. Berry Blast has the Pike factor in a race where several of these look like honest midweek types, while Saigon Dancer has the recent form that says he’ll be there, even if he has to do it the hard way.
I’m siding with Berry Blast because Pike turns handicaps like this into “position wars”, and Berry Blast has the right draw (barrier 4) to win that war. The form (85210-) also tells you what the stable thinks: he’s already found a way to win, and now he gets the best jockey on the course. Simon Miller’s overall Pinjarra strike rate isn’t huge on the raw numbers, but he runs plenty of winners through this circuit, and Pike is a material upgrade in any C1.
Saigon Dancer is the danger because his recent 90-day record says he’s in the zone: three runs, a win, and two placings. Even better, he’s already placed in one of his two Pinjarra appearances, so he won’t be flustered by the track. Barrier 10 just forces him to be a bit better than the one I’m backing, and that’s the difference.
Play: Win bet Berry Blast. If you’re conservative, box Berry Blast and Saigon Dancer in exactas.
The plays
If you want the card in one hit, I’m building around the horses that can win without needing the race to fall apart. The NAP is Enchanted Hour (Race 3, 13:38). He’s coming off a win, drawn to get the run of the race from gate 3, and the 90-day snapshot is as clean as it gets: one run, one win.
The banker for multis is Partay (Race 2, 13:00). You’re buying into the Pike and Williams combination at Pinjarra, and those numbers have real weight: Pike wins 35.48 percent of his rides here and Williams win 25.93 percent of their runners at the track from 27 starters.
The each-way style play, if you’re chasing something safer than a pure win, is Miss Santa Corrs in Race 1. She keeps running into the money, and she’s placed in both Pinjarra visits, which gives you a bit of local comfort.
The course angle is straightforward: when Pike is booked at Pinjarra, don’t try to be the hero against him, especially in maidens and low-grade handicaps where his positioning wins races before they’re even sprinting. Watch how often he gets cover from awkward gates today, because that’s the pattern worth following into the next meeting.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Pinjarra today?
Racing starts at Pinjarra at 12:25 with the Gjd Security Maiden over 1750m.
Who are the top jockeys at Pinjarra on today’s card?
William Pike is the headline act on the course figures: 62 rides at Pinjarra for 22 wins and 44 placings. Behind him on meaningful volume, Lucy Fiore has 67 rides here for seven wins and 29 placings, and C Johnston-Porter has 62 rides for seven wins and 23 placings.
Who are the top trainers at Pinjarra for this meeting?
G & A Williams bring the strongest Pinjarra record among today’s key stables, with 27 runners at the track for seven wins and 15 placings. Michael Grantham also profiles well here, with 26 runners for five wins and 14 placings.
What are the best bets at Pinjarra today?
My Pinjarra best bets are Enchanted Hour (Race 3, 13:38) as the main play, and Partay (Race 2, 13:00) as the safer multi leg with Pike and Williams teaming up.
Where can I find the best odds for Pinjarra races?
Prices can shift late, so the practical move is to compare a few bookmakers close to jump time. Odds weren’t available in the feed for this meeting when this preview was prepared, so check your preferred book or an odds comparison screen shortly before each race.
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