2023 Northam Cup Race Details
Race 7 at Northam Racecourse on Sunday 29th October 2023.
The Northam Cup is a Listed race held at Northam racecourse over 1600 metres. It is for three-year-olds and upwards and is run under quality handicap conditions. The total prizemoney is $150,000 this year.
You can read more about the race history, lead-up races and past winners on the Northam Cup page.
Northam Cup 2023 Preview
Track: Soft Weather: Fine
There are 13 runners for the Northam Cup this year, with 11 geldings and 2 mares. There are two 4YOs, one 5YO, three 6YOs, two 7YOs, three 8YOs, one 9YO and one 10YO. Five runners had their last start in a RTG 78+ Handicap over 1400m at Ascot on 14th October that was won by Pompey, two in the Listed Hannans Handicap over 1400m at Kalgoorlie on 4th October, two in the Tabtouch Stakes over 1600m at Belmont on 23rd September and two were resuming after the Group 3 Hyperion Stakes over 1600m at Belmont on 27th May while the other 2 came through different races. Grant and Alana Wiliams train 2 runners.
The early favourite is Casino Seventeen who hasn’t raced since winning the Pinjarra Cup in April. Second favourite is Ginger Baker who won the Tabtouch Stakes and has won 5 of his last 8 starts. Third favourite is Pompey who beat several of these runners over 1200m at Ascot on 14th October. Let’s Galahvant finished 2.4 lengths behind Pompey last start, but has won at Northam before. The other runners are currently $15 or longer.
2023 Northam Cup Runner by Runner
1. Casino Seventeen (10)
One of 2 runners trained by Grant & Alana Williams (the other is Pompey). Hasn’t raced since winning the Pinjarra Cup in April, but has had several trials. One of the main chances.
2. Comes A Time (2)
Finished 6th in the Listed Black Heart Bart Stakes over 1200m at Belmont on 30th September. Steps up in distance and hasn’t raced at Northam before. Looking to others.
3. Playing Marika (7)
Won at her only previous race at this track. Resumes after 22 weeks and won first-up last preparation. Could surprise.
4. Ginger Baker (8)
Won the Tabtouch Stakes by 1.7 lengths last start and has won 5 of his last 8 starts. Has won at this track before and should fight out the finish.
5. Jadavi (3)
Has placed at both starts this preparation. Not the worst.
6. No Apology (13)
Having his first run since changing trainer from Lucy Fiore to Brandon Fiore. Has trialled. Rough place chance.
7. Let’s Galahvant (1)
Finished 2.4 lengths behind Pompey last start, in a RTG 78+ Handicap over 1400m at Ascot on 14th October. Drawn barrier 1 and a place chance.
8. Western Temple (11)
This 10YO is he oldest runner in the race this year. Finished 4th in the Hannans Handicap last start. Prefer others.
9. Neufbosc (9)
Finished 5th over 1400m behind Pompey last start with good closing splits. Chance.
10. Another Chino (5)
He’s second-up here and has won both previous second-up starts. He won at his only other race on this track. Don’t dismiss.
11. Blazing Away (4)
Looks safely held.
12. Pompey (6)
Has 2 wins and a runner-up from his last 3 starts. Serious chance.
13. Proconsent (12)
Wide draw. Prefer others.
Northam Cup 2023 Tips
The following are the top 4 selections for this years race.
Jo Jackson’s Tips
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4 Ginger Baker | ||
1 Casino Seventeen | ||
12 Pompey | ||
3 Playing Marika |
Previews for other races this week
Group 2 Moonee Valley Gold Cup 2023 (Moonee Valley 2500m) – Friday
Group 3 JRA Cup 2023 (Moonee Valley 2040m) – Friday
Listed Chautauqua Stakes 2023 (Moonee Valley 1200m) – Friday
Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes 2023 (Randwick 2000m)
The Invitation 2023 (Randwick 1400m)
Group 2 Callander-Presnell 2023 (Randwick 1500m)
Group 3 Craven Plate 2023 (Randwick 2000m)
Listed Brian Crowley Stakes 2023 (Randwick 1200m)
Group 1 Cox Plate 2023 (Moonee Valley 2040m)
Group 1 Manikato Stakes 2023 (Moonee Valley 1200m)
Group 2 Moonee Valley Vase 2023 (Moonee Valley 2500m)
Group 2 Crystal Mile 2023 (Moonee Valley 1600m)
Group 2 Fillies Classic 2023 (Moonee Valley 1600m)
Group 3 Red Anchor Stakes 2023 (Moonee Valley 1200m)
Group 3 Tesio Stakes 2023 (Moonee Valley 1600m)
Listed William Crockett Stakes 2023 (Moonee Valley 1200m)
Restricled Listed Inglis Banner 2023 (Moonee Valley 1000m)
Listed Belgravia Stakes 2023 (Ascot 1200m)
Listed Sale Cup 2023 (Sale 1600m) – Sunday
2023 Northam Cup Results
Result | Horse | Margin |
1st | 7 Let’s Galahvant | |
2nd | 12 Pompey | 0.68 length |
3rd | 1 Casino Seventeen | 1.63 lengths |
4th | 4 Ginger Baker | 2.19 lengths |
The track was rated as Good 4.
Scratching: 11. Blazing Away.