York Race 5 - Wittens Irrigation (Bm52+)
WILUNA LASS (2) is the horse to beat after holding her form through CL3 company, finishing second to Star Martini at Northam before a fifth to Tribal Ruler at Ascot when beaten three and a half lengths after only being run down late. The quick back-up is assessed as a positive and her 1100m record is sound. MERCHANT TRADER (7) is the main danger, having won at this track two starts ago before charging home for second to Market Snitz at Northam, with Troy Turner retaining a good association. SCREAM (1) has to rebound from a last placing in 1MW grade at Ascot, but that run had interference and his two-from-two record at this track is a serious asset. MANTUA (9) was close behind MERCHANT TRADER at this venue two runs ago, then only fair behind Star Martini at Northam. Tongue tie comes off and he won't be far away. INCANDESCENT LADY (6) is next best.

Jockey: Sharni Webster
Weight: 65.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Had excuses when last in 1 Metro Win company at Ascot a week ago, being restrained soon after the start and tightened near the 250m before finishing beaten five lengths. That is easier company now, and his prior Bunbury win in NMW1Y grade over Galway Shawl showed he still has a sharp turn of foot. Two from two at this track and Webster's 3kg claim keep him in the mix.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 31/10/2026 | 24 | 1MW 3U | $60,000.00 | Ascot | 1100m | Soft 5 | Chris Parnham | 57kg | 1:05.32 | 9-9-10 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $19.00 |
| 1/10 | 07/10/2026 | 144 | NMW1Y 3U | $35,000.00 | Bunbury | 1100m | Good 4 | Sharni Webster | 52.5kg | 1:04.95 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $3.60 |
| 1/10 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Sharni Webster | 0:59.32 | - | 0 |
| 0.74L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Sharni Webster | 1:01.97 | - | 0 |
| 0.34L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 16/05/2026 | 21 | 1MW 2U | $60,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft 5 | Brad Parnham | 56kg | 0:58.32 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 25/04/2026 | 19 | BM66+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Chris Parnham | 54kg | 0:58.44 | 1-1-5 | 8 |
| 1.7L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/04/2026 | 22 | BM52+ 2U | $17,000.00 | York | 1100m | Good 4 | Sharni Webster | 58kg | 1:03.51 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 15/03/2026 | 56 | BM44+ 2U | $17,000.00 | York | 1100m | Good 4 | Sharni Webster | 59.5kg | 1:04.08 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Kayla Martin
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Brings the strongest recent profile after a fifth in Class 3 grade at Ascot, beaten three and a half lengths by Tribal Ruler after leading and being run down late. She had been pipped by Star Martini at Northam the start prior and is now rated to enjoy the quick back-up. Strong 1100m record and 4kg claim make her the one to beat.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 03/11/2026 | 19 | CL3 3U | $30,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Soft 5 | Natika Riordan | 56kg | 1:11.72 | 1-1-5 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 15/10/2026 | 14 | CL3 3U | $30,000.00 | Northam | 1000m | Good 4 | Kayla Martin | 55.5kg | 0:58.02 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $3.00 |
| 1/16 | 01/10/2026 | 15 | CL2 3U | $30,300.00 | Kalgoorlie | 1200m | Good 4 | Gemma Taylor | 56.5kg | 1:12.10 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.80 |
| 1/7 | 16/09/2026 | 143 | CL1 3U | $30,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good 4 | Natika Riordan | 55kg | 0:57.97 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $4.80 |
| 5/9 | 31/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Gemma Taylor | 1:03.55 | - | 0 |
| 4.03L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 26/04/2026 | 8 | CL2 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1000m | Soft 5 | Lucy Fiore | 58kg | 1:00.47 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.15 |
| 6/7 | 18/04/2026 | 15 | OPEN 3 | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Soft 5 | Natasha Faithfull | 54kg | 0:57.98 | 1-1-6 | 7 |
| 8.7L | $21.00 |
| 1/6 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 400m | Good | Holly Nottle | 0:23.78 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Zephen Johnston-Porter
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a plain seventh in Class 3 grade at Belmont, beaten four and a half lengths after jumping awkwardly and giving away a start. He was also last in a BM68+ at Port Hedland in his previous outing, beaten ten lengths, so the recent figures leave him with ground to make up. A sharper second-up run is required.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 28/10/2026 | 87 | CL3 3U | $30,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good 4 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | 57kg | 0:58.01 | 8-8-7 | 7 |
| 4.7L | $101.00 |
| 9/9 | 02/08/2026 | 8 | BM68+ 3U | $30,000.00 | Port Hedland | 1200m | Good | Alex Hearn | 55kg | 1:11.09 | 3-4-9 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/07/2026 | 21 | BM56+ 2U | $20,000.00 | Roebourne | 1103m | Good | Jefferson Tsang | 57kg | 1:03.01 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.40 |
| 4/5 | 04/07/2026 | 27 | BM64+ 2U | $13,000.00 | Marble Bar | 1200m | Good | Jefferson Tsang | 53.5kg | 1:10.43 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 4.2L | $2.35 |
| 2/7 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | BM56+ 2U | $20,000.00 | Roebourne | 1103m | Good | Alex Hearn | 58.5kg | 1:03.96 | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 24/05/2026 | 165 | BM56+ 2U | $20,000.00 | Roebourne | 1103m | Good | Alex Hearn | 57kg | 1:04.80 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.4L | $5.00 |
| 10/10 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Jefferson Tsang | 1:01.06 | - | 0 |
| 6.43L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Ebony Johnson | 0:59.94 | - | 0 |
| 4.85L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Giaan O'donnell
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been unable to finish off at her past two runs, most recently fifth in BM48+ grade at Collie when beaten just under eight lengths after covering ground and being tightened early. She was also easily accounted for in a BM58+ at Geraldton, albeit after racing keenly. Has to find a much stronger finish.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 24/10/2026 | 13 | BM48+ 3U | $14,000.00 | Collie | 1100m | Good | Sharni Webster | 61.5kg | 1:06.88 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 7.9L | $4.40 |
| 8/10 | 11/10/2026 | 15 | BM58+ 3U | $35,000.00 | Geraldton | 1200m | Good 4 | Sharni Webster | 55kg | 1:12.46 | 3-4-8 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $26.00 |
| 2/9 | 26/09/2026 | 23 | BM62+ 2U | $20,000.00 | Mingenew | 1200m | Good 3 | Sharni Webster | 55kg | 1:13.04 | 8-6-2 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/09/2026 | 11 | BM44+ 3U | $17,000.00 | Northam | 1100m | Good 4 | Sharni Webster | 56.5kg | 1:05.20 | 3-4-1 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 3/12 | 23/08/2026 | 18 | BM58+ 3U | $24,350.00 | Kalgoorlie | 1300m | Soft 5 | Sharni Webster | 53.5kg | 1:19.72 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $10.00 |
| 9/12 | 05/08/2026 | 14 | NMW1Y 3U | $35,000.00 | Belmont | 1300m | Soft 5 | Sharni Webster | 52.5kg | 1:18.20 | 3-3-9 | 12 |
| 4.5L | $41.00 |
| 7/11 | 04/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 930m | Good | Holly Watson | 0:55.55 | - | 0 |
| 4.67L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Laqdar Ramoly | 1:00.81 | - | 0 |
| 4.13L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Mollie Clark
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy ten-month spell after ending his last campaign with an 11th in 1 Metro Win company at Ascot, beaten nine and a half lengths at big odds. He had been closer at Ascot the run prior when sixth in Class 1 grade, beaten two lengths, and has trialled at Lark Hill a few weeks ago. Distance record is useful, but race fitness and recent form remain concerns.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 19/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 1050m | Good | Lucy Fiore | 1:04.89 | - | 0 |
| 1.71L | $0.00 | |
| 11/14 | 22/11/2025 | 18 | 1MW 3U | $60,000.00 | Ascot | 1600m | Good 4 | Jessica Valas | 55kg | 1:36.59 | 13-12-11 | 9 |
| 9.6L | $81.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/11/2025 | 9 | CL1 3U | $30,000.00 | Ascot | 1600m | Good 4 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | 56.5kg | 1:40.90 | 6-7-6 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/12 | 26/10/2025 | 113 | CL1 3U | $30,000.00 | Northam | 1300m | Good 4 | Jessica Valas | 59.5kg | 1:16.30 | 10-10-4 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $5.50 |
| 8/12 | 05/07/2025 | 16 | BM66+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Pinjarra | 2000m | Soft 5 | Jessica Valas | 54kg | 2:08.84 | 3-5-8 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $61.00 |
| 7/12 | 19/06/2025 | 11 | BM54+ 3U | $30,000.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 2218m | Soft 7 | Jessica Valas | 58.5kg | 2:22.07 | 12-12-7 | 11 |
| 4.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/11 | 08/06/2025 | 25 | CL3 2U | $30,000.00 | Northam | 1600m | Good 4 | Ava Catarino | 56.5kg | 1:37.42 | 9-9-4 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 16/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Jessica Valas | 0:57.12 | - | 0 |
| 0.73L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Tara Atherden
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up after a disappointing ninth in BM58+ grade at Geraldton, beaten just under nine lengths after being tightened on jumping but offering little once in the clear. Her Carnarvon run before that was also well below the mark. Track-and-trip form and a 3kg claim help, but she appeals more for a minor cheque.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 30/09/2026 | 61 | BM58+ 3U | $24,000.00 | Geraldton | 1100m | Good 4 | Tara Atherden | 53kg | 1:06.46 | 4-4-9 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $18.00 |
| 8/9 | 31/07/2026 | 21 | BM56+ 2U | $20,000.00 | Carnarvon | 1200m | Good | Jordan Turner | 57kg | 1:11.52 | 6-4-8 | 8 |
| 5.4L | $5.00 |
| 6/11 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | BM64+ 2U | $20,000.00 | Carnarvon | 1000m | Good | Tara Atherden | 53kg | 0:57.94 | 4-2-6 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $12.00 |
| 2/12 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | BM56+ 2U | $20,000.00 | Carnarvon | 1200m | Good | Tara Atherden | 53kg | 1:12.00 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.4L | $4.80 |
| 2/10 | 19/06/2026 | 36 | BM56+ 2U | $20,000.00 | Carnarvon | 1200m | Good | Tara Atherden | 53kg | 1:08.99 | 3-3-2 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $4.80 |
| 5/10 | 14/05/2026 | 38 | BM52+ 2U | $17,000.00 | York | 1200m | Soft 5 | Cassey Martinan | 56kg | 1:10.07 | 1-1-5 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $21.00 |
| 5/11 | 04/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 930m | Good | Tara Atherden | 0:55.55 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 20/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Soft | Tara Atherden | 0:58.20 | - | 0 |
| 2.88L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Troy Turner
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Continued his rise when second in Class 1 grade at Northam, beaten a length and a half by Market Snitz after charging home from well back. That followed a determined BM44+ win at this track over Classic Royale, despite being held up near the 200m. Turner knows him well and he has a strong winning profile.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 25/10/2026 | 17 | CL1 3U | $30,000.00 | Northam | 1100m | Good 4 | Troy Turner | 57kg | 1:04.69 | 7-7-2 | 8 |
| 1.4L | $18.00 |
| 1/10 | 08/10/2026 | 15 | BM44+ 3U | $17,000.00 | York | 1100m | Good 4 | Troy Turner | 58kg | 1:04.68 | 10-8-1 | 10 |
| 0.7L | $13.00 |
| 10/14 | 23/09/2026 | 17 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1300m | Good 4 | Ebony Johnson | 54kg | 1:17.73 | 10-8-10 | 10 |
| 5.7L | $21.00 |
| 4/12 | 06/09/2026 | 18 | MDN 3U | $20,200.00 | Kalgoorlie | 1400m | Soft 6 | Ebony Johnson | 54kg | 1:26.70 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $10.00 |
| 9/12 | 19/08/2026 | 139 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Soft 5 | Shaun O'donnell | 58kg | 1:11.15 | 4-4-9 | 10 |
| 6.9L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 10/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Soft | Ebony Johnson | 0:57.92 | - | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 11/13 | 02/04/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $25,000.00 | Belmont | 1400m | Good 4 | Lucy Fiore | 57kg | 1:24.44 | 4-6-11 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $71.00 |
| 6/10 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 1000m | Good | Ebony Johnson | 1:01.78 | - | 0 |
| 2.89L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Joey Azzopardi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a second-last in Class 1 grade at Belmont Park, beaten just over eight lengths after covering ground and failing to finish off. Her previous fifth at Pinjarra Scarpside over 1800m was more respectable, but it came in a different setup.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 21/10/2026 | 70 | CL1 3U | $30,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Good 3 | Jason Lyon | 57.5kg | 1:11.64 | 7-7-9 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/12 | 12/08/2026 | 13 | CL1 3U | $30,000.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1800m | Soft 5 | William Pike | 58kg | 1:52.01 | 8-8-5 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $4.20 |
| 5/12 | 30/07/2026 | 15 | CL5 2U | $30,000.00 | Bunbury | 1675m | Soft 5 | William Pike | 54kg | 1:46.13 | 4-6-5 | 11 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/07/2026 | 7 | NMW1Y 3 | $35,000.00 | Bunbury | 1400m | Soft 5 | Jefferson Tsang | 53.5kg | 1:26.61 | 9-9-4 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 08/07/2026 | 13 | CL1 FM 2U | $30,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Soft 5 | Cassey Martinan | 56.5kg | 1:12.55 | 8-8-6 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $8.50 |
| 1/11 | 25/06/2026 | 112 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1100m | Good 4 | Clint Johnston-Porter | 56kg | 1:04.60 | 10-10-1 | 11 |
| 0.4L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 930m | Good | Clint Johnston-Porter | 0:58.83 | - | 0 |
| 0.66L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Clint Johnston-Porter | 0:58.01 | - | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Natasha Faithfull
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was only fair when fourth in Class 3 grade at Northam, beaten just over six lengths by Star Martini after working into the race but failing to finish it off. His better reference is the start prior at this track, where he chased Merchant Trader and was beaten just under a length in BM44+ company. Latest Northam run was fair, so place claims look strongest.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 15/10/2026 | 7 | CL3 3U | $30,000.00 | Northam | 1000m | Good 4 | Jason Lyon | 55kg | 0:58.02 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $12.00 |
| 3/10 | 08/10/2026 | 15 | BM44+ 3U | $17,000.00 | York | 1100m | Good 4 | Jason Lyon | 59kg | 1:04.68 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 0.9L | $9.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/09/2026 | 10 | CL3 3U | $30,000.00 | Northam | 1000m | Good 4 | Joey Azzopardi | 54kg | 0:58.58 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $17.00 |
| 5/6 | 13/09/2026 | 10 | CL3 3U | $30,000.00 | Northam | 1100m | Good 4 | Jefferson Tsang | 51kg | 1:04.48 | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/09/2026 | 8 | BM44+ 3U | $17,000.00 | Northam | 1100m | Good 4 | Jefferson Tsang | 55kg | 1:05.20 | 2-2-5 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $3.40 |
| 2/7 | 26/08/2026 | 13 | CL3 3U | $30,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good 4 | Jefferson Tsang | 51kg | 0:57.65 | 7-7-2 | 7 |
| 1.2L | $31.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Soft | Chloe Azzopardi | 0:58.57 | - | 0 |
| 2.97L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Soft | Austin Galati | 0:58.98 | - | 0 |
| 1.78L | $0.00 |