★ Top pick3rd
6Vivalda
Her perfect soft track record (0 wins from 1 start but placed) and Chris Parnham booking suggest she's primed for improvement. The step up to 1200m should suit and she gets weight relief.
Western Australia · Thursday 18 September 2025
Bunbury tips and results
Our top pick won 0 of 7 races at Bunbury. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won0/70%
Any tip won3/743%
Top pick placed5/771%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
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13:42 local1200mMaiden$25,000,113,700,246,504,000,000,000,000
Winner3. ChamaSP $31.00
2nd pick5th
2Holler Nuff
His first up record (0 wins from 1 start but placed) suggests he can perform fresh, though the lack of soft track experience and wide barrier present challenges.
3rd pick2nd
5Tabba Tabba Boom
Tabba Tabba Boom brings consistent recent form with placings in both starts, including soft track experience. The significant weight drop to 55kg and good barrier provide advantages, but the class rise from restricted company and lack of a win remain concerns.
Value pick6th
4Great Reception
Great Reception represents the classic maiden mystery with gear changes and quality connections suggesting readiness.
- 1st3ChamaPatrick Carbery$31.00
- 2nd5Tabba Tabba BoomJoseph Azzopardi$8.50
- 3rd6VivaldaChris Parnham$2.60
- 4th1Spirited StrikeJason Whiting$7.50
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Chama | 5 | Patrick Carbery | Mitchell Pateman | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Tabba Tabba Boom | 4 | Joseph Azzopardi | Ms D Riordan | 55kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | Vivalda | 6 | Chris Parnham | D L Morton | 55kg | $2.60 |
| 4th | 1 | Spirited Strike | 2 | Jason Whiting | L P Luciani | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Holler Nuff | 8 | Clinton Porter | Michael Grantham | 57kg | $3.60 |
| 6th | 4 | Great Reception | 1 | Lucy Warwick | A G Durrant | 57kg | $4.20 |
| Scr | 7 | Conchetta''s Dream | 7 | William Pike | G & A Williams | 55kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Lemmor Filou | 3 | Brad Parnham | M L Lane | 55kg |
Family Fun Day - Monday 29th September Hcp (C1)
14:17 local1400mClass 1$300,001,164,402,558,040,000,000,000,000
Winner4. Mississippi DawnSP $5.50
★ Top pick4th
7Eternal Wine
The class rise is concerning but the soft track form, quality jockey booking, and forward barrier position make this the standout selection despite limited experience.
2nd pickWon
4Mississippi Dawn
Course and distance winner with perfect second up record makes strong appeal despite poor last start. The significant class drop and proven track/distance form outweigh recent disappointment.
3rd pick3rd
6Mavis Myrtle
Value pick5th
3Age Of Grace
Recent maiden winner with Pike aboard offers value despite class concerns.
- 1st4Mississippi DawnClinton Porter$5.50
- 2nd1Golden KathleenJoseph Azzopardi$11.00
- 3rd6Mavis MyrtleLaqdar Ramoly$6.50
- 4th7Eternal WineChris Parnham$2.10
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Mississippi Dawn | 5 | Clinton Porter | Michael Grantham | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Golden Kathleen | 1 | Joseph Azzopardi | Ms D Riordan | 60kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Mavis Myrtle | 6 | Laqdar Ramoly | C G Willis | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Eternal Wine | 3 | Chris Parnham | M L Lane | 55.5kg | $2.10 |
| 5th | 3 | Age Of Grace | 7 | William Pike | A G Durrant | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Runaway Winston | 8 | Lucy Warwick | N Parker | 60kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Khutos | 2 | Holly Nottle | Ms S Bakranich | 53.5kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Ain''tnocureforlove | 4 | Jade Mc Naught | Ms M J Midgley | 54kg | $91.00 |
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14:57 local1685mMaiden$25,000,113,700,246,504,000,000,000,000
Winner3. Exquisite TasteSP $4.20
★ Top pick2nd
2Old Mate Henry
Old Mate Henry presents as the standout selection with consistent form showing 0 wins from 4 starts but 2 seconds and 2 thirds. The addition of blinkers first time and William Pike's booking suggests connections expect improvement. His soft track record of 0 wins from 3 starts but 2 seconds and 1 third is solid for today's conditions.
2nd pickWon
3Exquisite Taste
Exquisite Taste offers strong each-way value from the perfect barrier 1 draw. His consistent form shows 0 wins from 3 starts but 1 second and 2 thirds, including a solid 3rd in his only attempt at 1650m. The removal of blinkers first time suggests trainer wants him to settle better in the longer trip. Porter's booking and the inside gate provide tactical advantages.
3rd pick3rd
7Classic Turn
Classic Turn represents the best value proposition dropping from Class 1 to Maiden level. Her 0 wins from 5 starts record includes a solid 4th at Belmont Park in August. The significant class drop, combined with Norton bit first time and Brad Parnham's booking, suggests improvement is expected. The 56kg weight and distance experience provide additional positives.
Value pick4th
8Bellona Girl
The barrier 2 draw and significant weight relief to 53kg with Valas' claim provide tactical advantages.
- 1st3Exquisite TasteClinton Porter$4.20
- 2nd2Old Mate HenryWilliam Pike$1.40
- 3rd7Classic TurnBrad Parnham$7.00
- 4th8Bellona GirlJessica Valas$51.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Exquisite Taste | 1 | Clinton Porter | Michael Grantham | 58kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 2 | Old Mate Henry | 7 | William Pike | Steele Casey | 58kg | $1.40 |
| 3rd | 7 | Classic Turn | 9 | Brad Parnham | D T McAuliffe | 56kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Bellona Girl | 2 | Jessica Valas | S W Barrass | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Designer Label | 10 | Laqdar Ramoly | N D Parnham | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Hell''s Citi | 3 | Jordan Turner | G C Ballantyne | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Wine Session | 6 | Keshaw Dhurun | Justin Parsons | 58kg | $91.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Bigger Than Alice | 5 | Elisha Whittington | Yannick Valenti | 56kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Oui Oui Le Vet | 4 | Brayden Gaerth | Ms T Itzstein | 58kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Hot Jelly Shot | 8 | Holly Nottle | A W Maley | 53kg |
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15:32 local1100mMaiden$25,000,113,700,246,504,000,000,000,000
Winner2. Rolling RulerSP $3.00
★ Top pick2nd
5God''s Grin
God's Grin represents the standout selection with Pike's booking the key indicator. The mare showed promise when second first up at Geraldton, and second-up runners often improve significantly. The class drop from metropolitan level to provincial maiden suits, and the inside barrier allows Pike to dictate terms from the front.
2nd pickWon
2Rolling Ruler
The Norton bit addition and Turner's booking indicate trainer confidence.
3rd pick3rd
1Speak Of The Devil
Speak Of The Devil offers solid each-way value with strong soft track credentials and improving form. The recent second at Pinjarra on soft going is the key form reference, and Warwick's retention suggests stable confidence. The 71-day gap is a concern, but the soft track conditions suit perfectly.
Value pick4th
7Rare Elegance
The recent fourth at Northam was competitive, and the ear muffs addition may provide the key to unlocking improvement. Carbery's retention and the patient tactics from barrier 10 make this an interesting value proposition.
- 1st2Rolling RulerTroy Turner$3.00
- 2nd5God''s GrinWilliam Pike$2.90
- 3rd1Speak Of The DevilLucy Warwick$4.20
- 4th7Rare ElegancePatrick Carbery$12.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Rolling Ruler | 6 | Troy Turner | B V Watkins | 58kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | God''s Grin | 1 | William Pike | D & B Pearce | 56kg | $2.90 |
| 3rd | 1 | Speak Of The Devil | 8 | Lucy Warwick | N Parker | 58kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 7 | Rare Elegance | 10 | Patrick Carbery | B A Miller | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Apache Adios | 11 | Kristy Bennett | Ricky Moss | 56kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Rosentrea | 7 | Holly Nottle | Takahide Ikenushi | 53kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Tiny Champion | 2 | Luke Campbell | T M Wolfe | 53.5kg | $71.00 |
| 8th | 11 | The Unbroken | 9 | Clinton Porter | J F Miller | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Traded My Shoes | 12 | Jade Mc Naught | Casey Rose | 56kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Penny Royal | 5 | Elisha Whittington | Brett Pope | 56kg | $91.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Talk Of The Yard | 3 | Chanel Cooper | G C Ballantyne | 54kg | $91.00 |
| 12th | 6 | One Ginger Fox | 4 | Brandon Louis | Jarrad Humphries | 56kg | $91.00 |
Swan Draught Mdn
16:08 local1400mMaiden$25,000,113,700,246,504,000,000,000,000
Winner4. Grandad''s AdictionSP $31.00
★ Top pick2nd
13Wynn Las Vegas
2nd pick6th
12High Reel
Another debutant with strong connections in the Parnham stable and jockey combination.
3rd pick3rd
1Extreme Ruler
The most experienced runner with consistent place form including a recent third at Belmont Park. While winless in 8 starts, the consistent placing record and improving form trend make this a solid each-way chance. The barrier draw suits and Turner knows the horse well.
Value pick5th
8Abstracted
The previous Bunbury second shows track suitability, and the claiming jockey provides crucial weight relief.
- 1st4Grandad''s AdictionJason Whiting$31.00
- 2nd13Wynn Las VegasWilliam Pike$1.70
- 3rd1Extreme RulerTroy Turner$3.60
- 4th3Safari BoyLaqdar Ramoly$26.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Grandad''s Adiction | 14 | Jason Whiting | Ms S L Miller | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 2nd | 13 | Wynn Las Vegas | 10 | William Pike | G & A Williams | 55.5kg | $1.70 |
| 3rd | 1 | Extreme Ruler | 6 | Troy Turner | B V Watkins | 58kg | $3.60 |
| 4th | 3 | Safari Boy | 12 | Laqdar Ramoly | G W Dupre | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Abstracted | 2 | Jade Mc Naught | Jayson Hines | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 12 | High Reel | 11 | Brad Parnham | N D Parnham | 56kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Lucky Moon | 4 | Victora Corver | David Philp | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 6 | My Monster | 7 | Keshaw Dhurun | Cooper Casey | 58kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Neap Tide | 9 | Lucy Warwick | A G Durrant | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 10th | 14 | Cabrera | 3 | Elisha Whittington | Brett Pope | 53.5kg | $71.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Nutbush City | 1 | Kristy Bennett | Ricky Moss | 56kg | $151.00 |
| 12th | 11 | I''ll Tell Al | 8 | Kate Pateman | Sky Ballinger | 56kg | $151.00 |
| 13th | 9 | Battle Shots | 5 | Holly Nottle | A W Maley | 53kg | $91.00 |
| 14th | 7 | Scared Me Too | 13 | Luke Campbell | G W Dupre | 58kg | $101.00 |
Nixon Electrical Hcp (C5)
16:47 local1400mClass 5$300,001,164,402,558,040,000,000,000,000
Winner3. Speak To MeSP $15.00
★ Top pick3rd
6Miss Wall Street
Her recent Kalgoorlie win and consistent form line, combined with her excellent weight allocation, makes her the standout selection despite the class rise.
2nd pick2nd
2Climb On Top
Climb On Top brings proven class and track experience to this assignment.
3rd pick6th
4Frappuccino
Frappuccino's booking of William Pike and gear changes suggest connections expect improvement.
Value pick5th
8Belle Journee
- 1st3Speak To MePatrick Carbery$15.00
- 2nd2Climb On TopClinton Porter$3.80
- 3rd6Miss Wall StreetKeshaw Dhurun$3.10
- 4th10OutfieldMadi Derrick$8.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Speak To Me | 10 | Patrick Carbery | P J Giadresco | 58kg | $15.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Climb On Top | 3 | Clinton Porter | D & B Pearce | 58.5kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 6 | Miss Wall Street | 2 | Keshaw Dhurun | Mack Hall | 55.5kg | $3.10 |
| 4th | 10 | Outfield | 4 | Madi Derrick | Steven Burton | 54kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Belle Journee | 5 | Jade Mc Naught | Ms C Stelmach | 54kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 4 | Frappuccino | 8 | William Pike | Ms R L Williams | 56.5kg | $4.80 |
| 7th | 5 | Estimator | 1 | Brayden Gaerth | Jade Tangaroa | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Lucky Heart | 7 | Amy Jo Hayes | Tracey Diederich | 52kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Albert | 6 | Elisha Whittington | J J Enright | 54kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Blazing Emerald | 9 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | D L Morton | 58kg |
Melbourne Cup On Sale @ Bunbury Hcp (C3)
17:25 local1685mClass 3$300,001,164,402,558,040,000,000,000,000
Winner10. RunforrobSP $11.00
★ Top pick7th
1One Punch
The inside barrier draw and weight relief from the apprentice claim are major positives. However, concerns exist around the soft track conditions and distance step-up, making this a solid place chance rather than the winner.
2nd pick5th
5Productive
Productive offers excellent value as a soft track specialist with perfect conditions today. His recent maiden win at Northam confirms current form, and the good barrier draw should see him settle handy. The significant class rise is the main concern, but his soft track ability and consistent record make him a strong each-way chance.
3rd pickScratched
2Worcester
Worcester presents as the standout selection with an outstanding record at this distance (2 wins from 5 starts) and perfect form at Bunbury (1 win from 1 start at track and distance). His close second at Belmont Park last start confirms current fitness, while the William Pike booking and proven soft track ability make him hard to beat despite the class rise.
Value pick8th
6War Matters
War Matters represents value despite being first up from a long spell.
- 1st10RunforrobJade Mc Naught$11.00
- 2nd3Pharoah ShowAmy Jo Hayes$7.00
- 3rd4Prince EpauletteChanel Cooper$3.30
- 4th8Henry Has SpokenMadi Derrick$10.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Runforrob | 4 | Jade Mc Naught | P J Naylor | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Pharoah Show | 1 | Amy Jo Hayes | Michael Grantham | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Prince Epaulette | 7 | Chanel Cooper | D R Harrison | 56kg | $3.30 |
| 4th | 8 | Henry Has Spoken | 10 | Madi Derrick | Ms S L Miller | 54kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Productive | 5 | Clinton Porter | D & B Pearce | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Mong Khon | 9 | Kate Pateman | J N Pateman | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 1 | One Punch | 3 | Natika Riordan | Steven Burton | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 8th | 6 | War Matters | 2 | Brad Parnham | D T McAuliffe | 58kg | $4.20 |
| 9th | 7 | Coventry Reef | 6 | Holly Nottle | Ms R Nairn | 54.5kg | $18.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Worcester | 8 | William Pike | Dylan Bairstow | 60kg |
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