Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Western Australia · Sunday 6 July 2025
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Bunbury. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Tobian looks well-placed to break through for a maiden win. His last start second over 1600m indicates he's ready for this 2000m trip. Troy Turner is a strong booking and the horse has shown ability on soft tracks. While yet to win, his consistency and improving form make him the top selection.
Ahh Choux has been knocking on the door with consistent placings. The step up to 2000m looks suitable based on her recent runs. Brad Parnham is a positive jockey booking and the good barrier draw should allow her to settle well. While still a maiden, she looks ready to win soon.
Choice Attraction brings valuable experience at the distance, having had three runs at 2000m or further. Lucy Warwick is a strong jockey booking and the filly has been consistent in her recent starts. While still seeking a maiden win, her ability to handle soft tracks and stamina for the trip make her a solid contender.
The weight drop and good barrier draw are positives.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Tobian | 3 | Troy Turner | Brett Pope | 58kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 4 | Ahh Choux | 2 | Brad Parnham | Holly Taylor | 56kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 1 | Crombie | 7 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | J D Jachmann | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Begaafd | 5 | Brayden Gaerth | Summer Dickson | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 7 | She''s Some Craic | 1 | Alex Hearn | Phillipa Elliott | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Lead Cinga | 4 | Joseph Azzopardi | Robert Gulberti | 56kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Choice Attraction | 6 | Lucy Warwick | Brett Pope | 56kg | $3.20 |
With soft track experience and top jockey William Pike in the saddle, she looks well-placed to break through for a maiden win. The inside draw is slightly concerning on a soft track, but her early speed should mitigate this.
Buderim debuts with first-time blinkers, which often improves focus and performance. Drawn ideally in barrier 2 for soft track conditions and has a strong jockey-trainer combination.
Drawn well in barrier 3 for soft track conditions and has the experienced Chris Parnham in the saddle. While yet to place, the combination of factors suggests improvement is likely.
Has soft track experience with a placing and gets the services of Brad Parnham.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Scenic Wings | 5 | Brad Parnham | S J Miller | 55kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Crows | 3 | Chris Parnham | N D Parnham | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Buderim | 2 | Lucy Warwick | Michael Campbell | 57kg | $2.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Miss Valmalenco | 1 | William Pike | Summer Dickson | 55kg | $3.20 |
| 5th | 5 | Lennox Lass | 9 | Jade Mc Naught | Ms A King | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Nillygunaringya | 6 | Laqdar Ramoly | N D Parnham | 57kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Sneaky Session | 7 | Joseph Azzopardi | Robert Gulberti | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Earl It Is | 4 | Chloe Azzopardi | Ms S Taylor | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Traded My Shoes | 8 | Troy Turner | Casey Rose | 55kg | $14.00 |
Asphalt presents as the most likely winner with consistent form, soft track aptitude, and a favorable barrier draw. While yet to break through for a win, the gelding's placings and suitability to conditions give him a strong chance to score here. The booking of in-form jockey Brad Parnham further enhances his prospects.
Pure Silver offers strong appeal dropping back in class with a light weight. The removal of blinkers could spark improvement, and the good barrier draw should allow for a positive position. While unproven on soft tracks, the class drop and weight advantage make her a genuine contender.
Cousin Mortimer shows improving form and has a proven record on soft tracks. However, the gelding is yet to win and carries top weight, which tempers confidence slightly.
The filly shows an improving form trend and has performed well on soft tracks previously.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Asphalt | 2 | Brad Parnham | Joshua Krispyn | 58kg | $2.20 |
| 2nd | 9 | Bella Violetta | 5 | Chris Parnham | M L Lane | 56kg | $17.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Secret Intent | 8 | Holly Watson | T Triscari | 56kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Cousin Mortimer | 1 | Lucy Warwick | Kirsten Melis | 58kg | $3.50 |
| 5th | 10 | Pure Silver | 4 | Victora Corver | Ryan Hill | 53.5kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 7 | I Love Lucy A Lot | 10 | Jade Mc Naught | S J Wolfe | 56kg | $71.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Lyn''s Star | 7 | Holly Nottle | Ryan Hill | 53kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Me ''n'' Tom | 9 | Natika Riordan | P J Naylor | 55kg | $91.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Rule The Realm | 3 | Joseph Azzopardi | Robert Gulberti | 58kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 8 | New Hymn Sheet | 6 | Chanel Cooper | G & A Williams | 53kg | $21.00 |
Her last two runs produced close seconds, and she has soft track experience. The wide barrier is a concern, but the likely fast tempo should allow her to get across and settle midfield. With a light weight and strong finishing burst, she looks well-placed to break through.
Surround Me is the clear class runner in this field, dropping back from stronger company. The engagement of William Pike is a significant positive, and she should get an ideal run from barrier 2. The main query is her ability on soft ground, having never raced on it before. If she handles the conditions, her class edge could prove decisive.
Champagne Cathay brings solid form from stronger races and should appreciate the drop in class. She's well-drawn and likely to get a good run just off the pace. The main concern is her ability on soft ground, having never raced on it.
As a likely leader in a race that should favor on-pace runners, he could prove hard to run down if he gets an uncontested lead. The class drop is significant and could see him improve sharply.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Surround Me | 2 | William Pike | G & A Williams | 56kg | $1.90 |
| 2nd | 5 | Lady Mayflower | 10 | Lucy Warwick | Misty Bazeley | 56kg | $3.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | Lemmor | 5 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Robert & Kate Witten | 53kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Le Beau | 1 | Jade Mc Naught | P J Naylor | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Drag Machine | 6 | Brayden Gaerth | Mitchell Pateman | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Chantilly Girl | 4 | Victora Corver | Ryan Hill | 53.5kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Sunset Bar | 3 | Joseph Azzopardi | Robert Gulberti | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Pilbra | 9 | Chloe Azzopardi | Kym Gill | 58kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 2 | G''day Bloke | 8 | Luke Campbell | Rebecca Bayliss | 58kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Champagne Cathay | 7 | Holly Watson | G W Dupre | 56kg |
The weight advantage and booking of top jockey William Pike further enhance the appeal. While facing a slight class rise, the overall form suggests readiness for a peak performance.
Alot Of Roses boasts a strong place record and typically performs well fresh. The long break between runs and lack of soft track form are concerns, but overall profile suggests a strong chance.
Top Of The Walk brings consistent form and valuable track/distance experience. The soft track shouldn't pose issues, and Lucy Warwick is a positive jockey booking. The top weight and wide barrier are negatives, but overall profile suggests competitiveness in this field.
The light weight and good barrier draw are positives.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Top Of The Walk | 8 | Lucy Warwick | B R Larsson | 60kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 6 | Pingers | 7 | William Pike | Misty Bazeley | 56.5kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 7 | Special Heart | 4 | Brayden Gaerth | Robert Gulberti | 55.5kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Playful Star | 6 | Luke Campbell | N D Parnham | 58kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Speedy Nova | 3 | Chanel Cooper | Brett Pope | 51kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Alot Of Roses | 1 | Laqdar Ramoly | Meryl Hayley | 58.5kg | $3.90 |
| 7th | 5 | Alabama Elegance | 5 | Victora Corver | Ryan Hill | 57kg | $9.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Mean Machine | 2 | Brad Parnham | D T McAuliffe | 60kg |
The filly carries a lightweight and has proven soft track ability. While facing a slight class rise, her improving form and weight advantage make her the top pick.
Duke Of Wellington shows consistent form and a strong record at the track and distance. The significant weight relief is a major advantage, and he has performed well on soft tracks. The inside barrier may be a slight concern, but overall he presents as a solid second choice.
She carries a suitable weight for a mare and has drawn an advantageous barrier. While facing a class rise and with limited soft track experience, her overall profile makes her a strong contender for a place.
The advantageous barrier draw and potential for improvement make him an interesting prospect, despite facing a class rise and having limited soft track success.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Linden''s Gold | 12 | William Pike | Takahide Ikenushi | 58.5kg | $9.50 |
| 2nd | 12 | First Law | 8 | Jade Mc Naught | J D Jachmann | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Storm Commander | 5 | Chloe Azzopardi | J D Jachmann | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Estimator | 3 | Brayden Gaerth | Jade Tangaroa | 58.5kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Santanova | 9 | Chris Parnham | M L Lane | 56.5kg | $3.10 |
| 6th | 4 | Simple Logic | 10 | Laqdar Ramoly | Meryl Hayley | 58kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Duke Of Wellington | 2 | Natika Riordan | R C McPherson | 51kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Vital Gem | 1 | Victora Corver | David Philp | 56.5kg | $91.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Outfield | 7 | Alex Hearn | Steven Burton | 55kg | $9.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Imapagethree Girl | 6 | Lucy Warwick | Mack Hall | 55kg | $8.00 |
| 11th | 1 | King Cartel | 11 | Chanel Cooper | Mitchell Pateman | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 12th | 8 | Zouboltz | 4 | Luke Campbell | N D Parnham | 56.5kg | $13.00 |
Buckets Ridge stands out with strong recent form, including a close second last start on heavy going. Has class edge over most rivals, proven soft track performer, and excels at this distance range. The Williams/Parnham combination adds further confidence. While carrying top weight, the horse's class should overcome this.
Simply offers strong claims with a significant weight advantage and excellent record at the distance. Has won on soft going and represents the in-form Williams stable. The class rise is a concern, but the lightweight and Pike's booking offset this. Barrier 1 can be tricky in wet conditions but also offers tactical options.
Ginger Baker is showing improving form, including a strong third last start on heavy going. Excellent soft track record and well-drawn in barrier 7. Brad Parnham is a strong jockey booking. Main concerns are unproven stamina at 2200m and carrying equal top weight, but overall profile suggests a strong chance.
Well-weighted and has an experienced jockey in Lucy Warwick. Recent form is a concern, but has shown ability to bounce back in the past.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Ginger Baker | 7 | Brad Parnham | D & B Pearce | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Playhouse Patron | 6 | Joseph Azzopardi | R C McPherson | 56.5kg | $18.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Fear The Wind | 3 | Lucy Warwick | D & B Pearce | 56.5kg | $15.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Buckets Ridge | 5 | Chris Parnham | G & A Williams | 57.5kg | $1.95 |
| 5th | 3 | Starry Heights | 2 | Brayden Gaerth | G & A Williams | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Simply | 1 | William Pike | G & A Williams | 55kg | $3.20 |
| 7th | 7 | Kaptain Kaos | 4 | Troy Turner | P J Giadresco | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 1 | River Rubicon | 8 | Brandon Louis | S J Wolfe | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
Master Tactician brings strong soft track credentials and an improving form line into this race. The gelding's recent win at Bunbury over a similar distance on soft going is a strong pointer. While drawn wide, he should get a good run midfield in a race likely to be run at a solid tempo, which will suit his finishing style. The 1kg weight drop is another positive.
Oisin brings consistent form and a strong record at the track and distance into this race. The gelding is likely to push forward from the wide draw and should be prominent throughout. The significant 4kg weight drop from his last start second placing is a big positive. While stepping up in class, his recent form suggests he's ready for the challenge.
Why Me brings solid soft track credentials and consistent recent form into this race. The gelding's last start seventh was better than it looks on paper, and he drops 1.5kg here. The booking of Lucy Warwick is a significant positive. While drawn wide, he should get a good run midfield and be strong late.
The mare is on an improving form line and drops 1.5kg from her last start fourth over 2218m. The booking of Chris Parnham is a significant positive, and she's likely to get a good run midfield in a race that should be run at a solid tempo. While she's yet to win beyond 2000m, her recent form suggests she's ready to peak.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Odinaka | 1 | Holly Nottle | S J Wolfe | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 2nd | 12 | Yallingup Girl | 6 | Natika Riordan | N D Parnham | 51.5kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Oisin | 12 | Brad Parnham | S J Miller | 59kg | $4.60 |
| 4th | 6 | Why Me | 13 | Lucy Warwick | Brandon Fiore | 58.5kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Vancouver Storm | 16 | Joseph Azzopardi | Ms D Riordan | 58kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Master Tactician | 14 | Laqdar Ramoly | Aaron Pateman | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 10 | Mr Talentino | 15 | Holly Watson | Campbell McCallum | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 3 | Pray Again | 11 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | J D Jachmann | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 9th | 13 | Sir Bear A Lot | 4 | Samantha Faithfull | 56kg | $91.00 | |
| 10th | 9 | Wayne The Pain | 5 | William Pike | Misty Bazeley | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 11th | 4 | Dark Missile | 10 | Brayden Gaerth | Kirryn Scallan | 58.5kg | $61.00 |
| 12th | 11 | Kermelia | 7 | Chris Parnham | D & B Pearce | 56.5kg | $18.00 |
| Scr | 5 | King Mahuta | 8 | Chanel Cooper | Brett Pope | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Sirota | 3 | Luke Campbell | Joshua Krispyn | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Zera Blue | 2 | Mack Hall | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Tribal Ruler | 9 | Robert Gulberti | 54.5kg |
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