The light weight and gear change suggest connections expect a good showing. The soft track is a question mark, but the overall package is compelling.
Western Australia · Saturday 19 July 2025
Bunbury tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 8 races at Bunbury. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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The light weight is favorable, but the lack of form data and slightly wide barrier are concerns.
Fiery Spark has a win at this track and consistent class level performance. The advantageous barrier draw is a plus, but the top weight and potential soft track concerns are negatives. Recent form is declining, but overall package still warrants consideration.
The recent 2nd place finish and proven ability on heavy tracks are positives, especially if the track deteriorates. The light weight is advantageous, but the wide barrier and limited experience are concerns.
- 1st7Paint It RedNatasha Faithfull$4.80
- 2nd1Fiery SparkShaun Mc Gruddy$6.00
- 3rd10OurgirlcanrunHolly Watson$5.00
- 4th11Vino MissShaun O''Donnell$3.60
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Paint It Red | 9 | Natasha Faithfull | Hayden Ballantyne | 54kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 1 | Fiery Spark | 6 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | S J Wolfe | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Ourgirlcanrun | 8 | Holly Watson | Mitchell Pateman | 54kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Vino Miss | 4 | Shaun O''Donnell | Robert & Kate Witten | 54kg | $3.60 |
| 5th | 8 | Why She Stayed | 10 | Victora Corver | Ryan Hill | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Coracao | 11 | Luke Campbell | Kirryn Scallan | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Call Nick | 7 | William Pike | D & B Pearce | 56kg | $19.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Slip The Jab | 5 | Brayden Gaerth | Luke Fernie | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Playing Free | 3 | Laqdar Ramoly | N D Parnham | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Ripper Rupert | 1 | Chris Parnham | Luke Fernie | 56kg | $9.50 |
| 11th | 4 | Gentleman''s Code | 2 | Chanel Cooper | S & J Casey | 53kg | $31.00 |
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Timeless Gem stands out with consistent form, including a recent win. Strong soft track record (1-1-0 from 3 starts) and proven class performer. While carrying top weight, has shown ability to handle it. Wide barrier is mitigated by likely fast tempo suiting his running style. Clear top pick based on form and suitability for conditions.
Allentown presents as a strong second pick with consistent form and a recent win. Advantageous barrier draw and weight relief from top pick enhance chances. While less exposed on soft tracks, overall form and race setup suggest strong winning chance.
Perfect record at the distance and strong jockey booking with William Pike are significant positives. Main query is soft track form, but overall profile suggests strong place chance with win potential.
Carries a competitive weight and has shown ability to perform in similar company.
- 1st1Timeless GemBrad Parnham$3.60
- 2nd6Strapping ProphetJason Whiting$7.00
- 3rd3Surf PatrolNatasha Faithfull$7.50
- 4th9Karnup QueenJoseph Azzopardi$61.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Timeless Gem | 9 | Brad Parnham | S J Miller | 60kg | $3.60 |
| 2nd | 6 | Strapping Prophet | 5 | Jason Whiting | Ms S Bakranich | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Surf Patrol | 3 | Natasha Faithfull | D & B Pearce | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 9 | Karnup Queen | 10 | Joseph Azzopardi | Hayden Ballantyne | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Jellybean Jones | 4 | Luke Campbell | S J Wolfe | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Zouconi | 7 | William Pike | G & A Williams | 56kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 4 | Tactics | 6 | Keshaw Dhurun | N D Parnham | 57kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Allentown | 2 | Chris Parnham | Michael Grantham | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Naughty Tortie | 8 | Lucy Warwick | Simon Miller | 56.5kg | $3.20 |
| Scr | 10 | Magical Sequence | 1 | Brayden Gaerth | J F Miller | 55kg |
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On Patrol comes off a strong win and has been consistently performing well. The soft track should suit, and the horse is well-weighted for this race. The likely fast tempo should play to its strengths, and the barrier draw is favorable for Bunbury's 1400m course.
Rock In Wonder is a lightly raced, improving runner with a significant weight advantage. However, limited experience at this distance and on soft tracks introduces some uncertainty. The horse's upward trajectory makes it a strong contender.
Platinum Shot is a consistent performer with a good record at this distance and on soft tracks. The strong jockey booking is a positive, but the wide barrier and top weight are concerns. The horse's consistency and proven ability in similar conditions make it a solid contender despite the challenges.
The gear change could spark improvement, and the horse has shown ability on soft tracks.
- 1st2Linden''s GoldWilliam Pike$10.00
- 2nd9On PatrolChris Parnham$7.50
- 3rd1Outspoken LadChanel Cooper$18.00
- 4th3Platinum ShotNatasha Faithfull$11.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Linden''s Gold | 13 | William Pike | Takahide Ikenushi | 60.5kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | On Patrol | 12 | Chris Parnham | S & J Casey | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Outspoken Lad | 3 | Chanel Cooper | D & B Pearce | 58.5kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Platinum Shot | 14 | Natasha Faithfull | D & B Pearce | 60kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Catch These Hands | 15 | Holly Watson | Mitchell Pateman | 57.5kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 13 | Rock In Wonder | 2 | Victora Corver | Ms E Van Merwyk | 56.5kg | $3.40 |
| 7th | 14 | Flinders Lane | 11 | Brayden Gaerth | Hayden Ballantyne | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Planet Cash | 7 | Joseph Azzopardi | Summer Dickson | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 9th | 11 | Agent Jay | 5 | Lucy Warwick | Brandon Fiore | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Ton Of Grunt | 4 | Troy Turner | Rhys Radford | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Bird''s The Word | 9 | Alex Hearn | Charlotte Skerritt | 58kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 8 | Forever Dreaming | 6 | Jordan Turner | C H Webster | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 13th | 12 | Bondi Bubbles | 8 | Chloe Azzopardi | D R Harrison | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 14th | 4 | Westozi | 10 | Amy Jo Hayes | G W Dupre | 57kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 15 | Olden | 1 | Daniel O''Connor | 54kg |
Swan Draught (Bm66+)
Amazing Cheat brings the best recent form into this race, including a last-start win. Has proven soft track ability and a favorable weight. Well-drawn in barrier 2 with a top jockey aboard.
Dun With The Blues is a consistent performer with a strong record on soft tracks. The mare is proven at the distance and has the services of top jockey William Pike. While carrying more weight than the top pick, her consistency and soft track prowess make her a strong contender.
Snazzler brings consistent form into this race and has performed well on soft tracks. Well-weighted and proven at similar distances, the gelding is a solid contender. While facing a class rise, his overall profile suggests he can be competitive in this field.
The mare has performed well on soft tracks and carries a light weight.
- 1st3SnazzlerHolly Watson$4.40
- 2nd2Dun With The BluesWilliam Pike$3.30
- 3rd5Cosmic ChaosLucy Warwick$6.00
- 4th10Gratias DeoChloe Azzopardi$21.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Snazzler | 7 | Holly Watson | J N Pateman | 57.5kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 2 | Dun With The Blues | 4 | William Pike | D & B Pearce | 58.5kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 5 | Cosmic Chaos | 3 | Lucy Warwick | S W Barrass | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Gratias Deo | 12 | Chloe Azzopardi | Daniel O''Connor | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Fat Roy Slim | 10 | Chris Nicoll | Brock Lewthwaite | 61kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Dark Looks | 6 | Troy Turner | A D Mathews | 54kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 7 | Amazing Cheat | 2 | Joseph Azzopardi | Ms D Riordan | 54kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Toni''s Spirit | 1 | Luke Campbell | Jordan Rolfe | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Admired | 5 | Amy Jo Hayes | G A Crispin | 51kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Fioreyes | 11 | Natasha Faithfull | A W Maley | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Let''sdeal | 8 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | S J Wolfe | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 12th | 11 | Sluice Box | 9 | Shaun O''Donnell | A W Maley | 54kg | $31.00 |
TABtouch Past The Post (Rs1mw)
With a proven soft track record and tactical speed, he's well-positioned to overcome the wide barrier. The significant class drop adds further appeal, making him the top selection despite the 14-day break.
Art Session offers consistency with strong place credentials. The good barrier draw and addition of blinkers for the first time could see improvement. Chris Parnham's booking is a positive, though soft track form is a slight concern.
Terratif brings a strong win rate and the services of top jockey William Pike. The good barrier draw and strong first-up record are positives. However, the long break and lack of soft track form introduce some uncertainty. Still, the overall profile suggests a competitive showing is likely.
This'll Show Ya offers significant value given her strong soft track record and consistency at this distance. The weight relief is favorable, and recent form is solid.
- 1st11TerratifWilliam Pike$4.00
- 2nd12Snow GodJoseph Azzopardi$4.60
- 3rd6This''ll Show YaHolly Watson$31.00
- 4th8Real DeluxePatrick Carbery$11.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Terratif | 6 | William Pike | G & A Williams | 56kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 12 | Snow God | 14 | Joseph Azzopardi | D R Harrison | 54.5kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 6 | This''ll Show Ya | 10 | Holly Watson | Mitchell Pateman | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Real Deluxe | 11 | Patrick Carbery | D M Luciani | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 13 | Diamond Dancer | 8 | Simon Miller | 54kg | $6.50 | |
| 6th | 2 | Amaroo Star | 15 | Lucy Warwick | Simon Miller | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Art Session | 5 | Chris Parnham | D & B Pearce | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 8th | 9 | Scenic George | 12 | Natasha Faithfull | D & B Pearce | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Top Of The Walk | 2 | Brad Parnham | B R Larsson | 56.5kg | $19.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Final Authority | 1 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | C & M Gangemi | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Mungo Jerry | 3 | Chanel Cooper | Ms S Bakranich | 56kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Empress Of India | 9 | Jason Whiting | Ms S Bakranich | 58kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Sunshine Tafe | 13 | Brayden Gaerth | Luke Fernie | 56kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Crystalist | 7 | Aaron Pateman | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Nicely Played | 4 | Luke Fernie | 54.5kg |
Bunbury Volkswagen (Bm72+)
Desert Whisper presents as the standout selection with consistent recent form, including two wins from her last three starts. Her soft track record is impressive, and she drops in weight for this assignment. The inside barrier draw is advantageous, and Lucy Warwick is a strong jockey booking. While there's a slight class rise, the overall form suggests she's well-placed to succeed.
Hanchi brings strong recent form into this race, with a win and two placings in his last four starts. He has performed well on soft tracks and is proven at this distance. Chris Parnham is a positive jockey booking. While the wide barrier is a concern, Hanchi's class and consistency make him a strong contender for the placings.
Madhi Girl carries a light weight and has the services of top jockey William Pike. She has shown ability on soft tracks and draws well in barrier 3. While facing a class rise and unproven at Bunbury, her consistent form and weight advantage make her a strong contender for the placings.
He's a proven first-up performer with a strong soft track record. The wide barrier is a concern, but he has the potential to lead and control the race. While carrying top weight after a long layoff is challenging, his class and soft track ability make him an intriguing value proposition.
- 1st8Madhi GirlWilliam Pike$5.50
- 2nd5Desert WhisperLucy Warwick$2.00
- 3rd10Street BandShaun O''Donnell$26.00
- 4th1Sinful LivingChanel Cooper$13.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Madhi Girl | 3 | William Pike | Simon Miller | 54kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 5 | Desert Whisper | 4 | Lucy Warwick | Luke Fernie | 55.5kg | $2.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Street Band | 6 | Shaun O''Donnell | T M Andrews | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Sinful Living | 5 | Chanel Cooper | D & B Pearce | 56.5kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Desert Nymph | 9 | Brad Parnham | Michelle Hagley | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Ain''t No Other Man | 1 | Brayden Gaerth | S & J Casey | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Oracle Son | 8 | Alex Hearn | Dylan Bairstow | 54kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Miss Flirtacious | 10 | Jade Mc Naught | Luke Fernie | 54.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Hanchi | 2 | Chris Parnham | S & J Casey | 57.5kg | $4.20 |
| 10th | 6 | Songaa | 7 | Holly Watson | Mitchell Pateman | 55kg | $21.00 |
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Man Crush offers strong credentials as a consistent performer dropping in class. His soft track record and advantageous barrier draw are positives, but he carries top weight and is first-up from a spell.
Wind And The Lion brings strong credentials from higher class races and a good soft track record. The lightweight and top jockey booking are significant positives, but recent form has been tapering. The inside barrier draw could be crucial, making this gelding a solid third pick despite some concerns.
The mare's lightweight and consistent performances, coupled with a strong jockey booking, make her a confident top pick despite the slight rise in class.
The lightweight and in-form apprentice jockey are positives, but the wide barrier and class rise present challenges. Despite these concerns, the gelding's soft track prowess and first-up record make him an intriguing value proposition.
- 1st10Wind And The LionWilliam Pike$2.25
- 2nd5Vast ArtShaun O''Donnell$13.00
- 3rd7PuliLaqdar Ramoly$17.00
- 4th4Gemma''s SonShaun Mc Gruddy$20.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Wind And The Lion | 1 | William Pike | S & J Casey | 54kg | $2.25 |
| 2nd | 5 | Vast Art | 9 | Shaun O''Donnell | D T McAuliffe | 55.5kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Puli | 5 | Laqdar Ramoly | Meryl Hayley | 55kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Gemma''s Son | 3 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | Embroja Lee Altieri | 55.5kg | $20.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Phanta | 2 | Jordan Turner | C & M Gangemi | 59kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Mood Swings | 7 | Luke Campbell | G W Dupre | 55kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Rockin'' Rupert | 10 | Brayden Gaerth | S & J Casey | 54kg | $4.80 |
| 8th | 1 | Man Crush | 4 | Chris Parnham | Luke Fernie | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 9th | 3 | Baby Paris | 6 | Troy Turner | C H Webster | 58kg | $9.50 |
| Scr | 9 | Toropa | 8 | Brad Parnham | S J Miller | 54kg |
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Lombadina presents as the top selection with consistent recent form, including a win two starts back. The mare has proven soft track ability and carries a favorable weight.
Uncle Gerard has been racing consistently and boasts a strong record on soft tracks. The gelding is well drawn and has proven ability over the distance. While the weight is a slight concern, his recent form and track suitability make him a strong contender.
Border Force is a consistent performer dropping in class, which is a significant advantage. The gelding has drawn well and has a top jockey aboard.
The gelding's last start placing indicates improving form, and he has proven ability on soft tracks. The light weight is advantageous, though the wide barrier is a concern.
- 1st6Little SilverNatasha Faithfull$8.00
- 2nd11Uncle GerardHolly Watson$3.80
- 3rd3Climb On TopWilliam Pike$7.00
- 4th13Just AdorabelleTroy Turner$81.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Little Silver | 10 | Natasha Faithfull | S J Wolfe | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 11 | Uncle Gerard | 6 | Holly Watson | J N Pateman | 56kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 3 | Climb On Top | 2 | William Pike | D & B Pearce | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 13 | Just Adorabelle | 7 | Troy Turner | Fenella Martin | 54kg | $81.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Housewife | 8 | Chanel Cooper | G & A Williams | 53kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Chino La Diva | 4 | Jason Whiting | Daniel O''Connor | 56.5kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Dont Wait For Luck | 11 | Lucy Warwick | Brandon Fiore | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 2 | Border Force | 3 | Chris Parnham | S & J Casey | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 9th | 4 | El Patron | 12 | Luke Campbell | Simon Miller | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Bigdayonit | 1 | Shaun O''Donnell | A W Maley | 60kg | $51.00 |
| 11th | 7 | Lombadina | 9 | Brad Parnham | Michael Grantham | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 12th | 12 | Antique Star | 5 | Patrick Carbery | Michael Grantham | 55.5kg | $8.50 |
| 13th | 5 | Kosta''s Crown | 13 | Keshaw Dhurun | S & J Casey | 59kg | $41.00 |
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