Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Western Australia · Thursday 11 September 2025
Our top pick won 3 of 7 races at Bunbury. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Moonshine Queen holds a significant advantage as the only runner with actual race experience near this distance, finishing a solid 5th on debut over 1300m at Northam on Heavy 8. Being second up from debut, she should strip fitter and the step up to 1400m at Bunbury suits. Her race fitness and proven ability to handle testing conditions gives her a clear edge over the debutants and those stepping up significantly in distance.
The gelding is second up from spell which typically sees improvement, and the significant class drop from Listed company to maiden level suggests he's well placed. His heavy track experience (0 wins from 1 start but placed) and proven form give him strong winning chances despite the wide barrier.
Sylva Jack commands respect as a debut runner from the McAuliffe stable with Brad Parnham aboard and gear changes suggesting readiness.
The filly is second up from spell with a recent 4th at this very track, enjoys a significant class drop, and carries the minimum weight of 52kg with Natika Riordan's 3kg claim.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Moonshine Queen | 5 | Clinton Porter | D & B Pearce | 55kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 1 | Bold Fight | 7 | Joseph Azzopardi | Ms D Riordan | 57kg | $1.70 |
| 3rd | 5 | Sylva Jack | 6 | Brad Parnham | D T McAuliffe | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 6 | Why She Left | 2 | Victora Corver | Ryan Hill | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Pacific Frost | 8 | Brayden Gaerth | B P Fitzgerald | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Dukes Spirit | 1 | Jessica Valas | S A Duggan | 57kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Alaskan Nugget | 4 | Natasha Faithfull | A W Maley | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Yes No Maybe | 3 | Natika Riordan | Jeremy Easthope | 52kg | $71.00 |
Pearl King stands out as the class runner of the field, dropping significantly from Open/Restricted grade to Maiden level. His second placing at Bunbury on debut demonstrates track suitability, and being second up from a spell historically suits. The blinkers reapplication and substantial class edge make him the logical selection despite his winless record.
Bondi Business brings the crucial barrier 1 advantage for the 1400m chute start at Bunbury, where inside draws are favoured. His first-time tongue tie application and second up positioning provide key advantages. Despite limited experience, his consistent form and inside draw make him a strong winning chance.
Ordashus showed excellent form when second at Northam last start on identical Soft 5 conditions, proving his suitability to today's track state. His soft track record includes a placing, and he's proven at the 1400m distance. The wide barrier is concerning but his recent improvement and condition suitability are strong positives.
The improving form trend and class drop opportunity make her a strong value proposition despite the wide barrier.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Pearl King | 5 | Clinton Porter | Michael Grantham | 58kg | $1.70 |
| 2nd | 10 | So Much Serenity | 3 | Chanel Cooper | T M Wolfe | 51.5kg | $18.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Bondi Business | 1 | Jason Whiting | Ms S Bakranich | 58kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 1 | Authorative | 2 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Ms T Itzstein | 56kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 7 | Harris Road | 4 | Brayden Gaerth | Jade Tangaroa | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Ordashus | 8 | Natika Riordan | R C McPherson | 55kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Blood Saint | 10 | Troy Turner | Rhys Radford | 58kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Princess Winslette | 7 | Keshaw Dhurun | Fenella Martin | 56kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 8 | She''s Some Craic | 9 | Jessica Valas | Phillipa Elliott | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Duciman | 6 | Alex Hearn | I F Shield | 58kg | $101.00 |
The inside barrier provides crucial tactical advantages for a first-time starter at Bunbury's 1200m start.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Spank Appeal | 11 | Brad Parnham | D L Morton | 58kg | $1.80 |
| 2nd | 5 | Gets The Girls | 6 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | G C Ballantyne | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | King Of Muster | 8 | Jason Whiting | B V Watkins | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Quick As Silver | 2 | Steven Parnham | Fenella Martin | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Effortlessly | 10 | Amy Jo Hayes | Michael Grantham | 51.5kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 4 | Bagger Prince | 7 | Natasha Faithfull | Indianna Weinert | 58kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Corso Venezia | 1 | Rocky Cheung | Ryan Hill | 50.5kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Latorio | 5 | Joseph Azzopardi | T M Andrews | 56kg | $16.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Ain''tnocureforlove | 4 | Jade Mc Naught | Ms M J Midgley | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Opal Nero | 9 | Natika Riordan | Tania Burns | 55kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Quokka Rocka | 3 | Troy Turner | Ms S Bakranich | 55.5kg |
Consistent mare with outstanding place record resuming from spell. The 1200m distance suits with previous experience at the trip.
Lightly raced gelding resuming with champion jockey William Pike aboard. Pike's booking is the key confidence factor despite limited form.
Lightly raced gelding showing clear improvement with recent third placing. Limited experience is a concern but the class drop compensates.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Tip The Boss | 3 | Chris Parnham | M L Lane | 55.5kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 2 | Toronado Rocket | 6 | William Pike | D & B Pearce | 58kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 9 | On Cue | 4 | Jessica Valas | R C McPherson | 55.5kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Social Affair | 5 | Brayden Gaerth | Jade Tangaroa | 56kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 10 | Old Chap | 8 | Lucy Warwick | C G Willis | 55.5kg | $3.80 |
| 6th | 6 | Desert Madame | 1 | Brad Parnham | D & B Pearce | 56kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Long Laugh | 11 | Victora Corver | Ryan Hill | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Hell''s Citi | 7 | Jordan Turner | G C Ballantyne | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Sempre | 9 | Steven Parnham | M L Lane | 58kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Short Straw | 2 | Joseph Azzopardi | Nikki FitzGerald | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Natsuko | 10 | Alex Hearn | Ms J Panizza | 56kg | $101.00 |
Her soft track credentials and distance record make her ideally suited to today's conditions.
Gold Vancouver brings excellent distance credentials with an outstanding record at 1100m. The main concern is her poor soft track record, but her distance specialization and class make her a major threat despite track condition worries.
Prince Amongst Men offers value as a recent Bunbury winner with favorable race conditions. His barrier draw and weight relief provide significant tactical advantages, while gear changes indicate connections expect improvement. The soft track concerns are notable, but his local knowledge and current form provide hope for upset potential.
Aunty Jean represents significant value given her perfect record at this specific track and distance combination.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Gold Vancouver | 2 | Brad Parnham | D R Harrison | 58.5kg | $2.10 |
| 2nd | 7 | Prince Amongst Men | 3 | Natika Riordan | P J Naylor | 52kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | This''ll Show Ya | 5 | Holly Nottle | Mitchell Pateman | 56kg | $2.90 |
| 4th | 4 | Anna''s Boy | 1 | Alex Hearn | Ms J Panizza | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 3 | The Great Hoya | 6 | Brayden Gaerth | Jade Tangaroa | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Albert | 4 | Elisha Whittington | J J Enright | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Aunty Jean | 7 | Jade Mc Naught | P J Naylor | 55kg | $26.00 |
My Jimmy stands out with his exceptional Bunbury record and proven track-distance combination. His recent third at Northam shows race fitness, and the inside barrier gives him the perfect tactical advantage for the 1400m start. His soft track experience and strong Bunbury form make him the standout selection despite the class rise.
Three Grand brings winning form into this race with her last start Bunbury victory. The step up to 1400m is untested, but her current peak form and proven class make her a serious winning threat.
Miss Wall Street arrives in peak form after her Kalgoorlie win and boasts an outstanding soft track record.
Saturday Sesh offers excellent value as a last start winner with strong Bunbury form.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Saturday Sesh | 2 | Holly Nottle | A W Maley | 55.5kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | Three Grand | 5 | Madi Derrick | Steven Burton | 57kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 1 | Omerta Grace | 6 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | J F Miller | 58kg | $19.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Runforrob | 7 | Jade Mc Naught | P J Naylor | 54kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 5 | More Likely | 4 | Clinton Porter | Robert Gulberti | 58kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 6 | My Jimmy | 1 | Natasha Faithfull | Dylan Bairstow | 57kg | $2.60 |
| 7th | 2 | Elbow Lounge | 3 | Jason Whiting | B V Watkins | 59kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Miss Wall Street | 8 | Keshaw Dhurun | Mack Hall | 58kg |
Bundaberg presents as the standout selection with his excellent soft track credentials and recent winning form. The significant class drop from Open grade combined with his proven soft track ability makes him ideally suited. His Pinjarra win shows current fitness, and the good barrier draw at Bunbury's fair 1200m start provides tactical advantages.
Girls On Fire brings strong recent form including a Bunbury placing and synthetic win. Her excellent place rate and significant class drop are major positives. While she lacks soft track wins, her recent form pattern and track familiarity make her a serious threat despite the wide barrier.
Snip Of Romance offers strong first up credentials and the major advantage of William Pike.
While he lacks soft track wins, his strong distance form and class drop provide hope. The wide barrier suits his racing style, and Lucy Warwick's booking suggests stable confidence despite the long spell.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Girls On Fire | 9 | Chris Parnham | M L Lane | 56.5kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 5 | Bundaberg | 5 | Brad Parnham | D T McAuliffe | 57.5kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 4 | Zippy Zany | 4 | Holly Nottle | Takahide Ikenushi | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Brief Romance | 2 | Clinton Porter | J F Miller | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 3 | Playball | 6 | Jason Brown | N D Parnham | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Way To Go Go | 8 | Madi Derrick | Tania Burns | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Gingerbread Girl | 3 | Steven Parnham | Ryan Hill | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Snip Of Romance | 1 | William Pike | C G Willis | 57.5kg | $6.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Fuzzybox | 7 | Natasha Faithfull | A W Maley | 54.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Wembanyama | 10 | Lucy Warwick | Mack Hall | 60.5kg |
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