The very fast tempo predicted should favor a backmarker like this, and barrier 10 aligns perfectly with the track's middle barrier bias.
Western Australia · Wednesday 7 January 2026
Bunbury tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 7 races at Bunbury. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Own The Dream 2026 Mdn Plate
Consistent performer dropping significantly in class after competing in Open company. Has placed in 2 of 3 career starts including at this track and distance. Last start was disappointing but the return to provincial grade should suit. Has shown ability to handle Good tracks and the fast tempo should allow him to find a position from barrier 7. Strong each-way credentials.
Barrier 6 is ideal for a midfield position in this fast-tempo race. The stable has a good record with debutants and the engagement of Austin Galati is a positive.
Perfectly drawn in barrier 1 which should allow her to save ground in the run. The 10-day turnaround suggests fitness and the very fast tempo could set up for her to run on strongly.
- 1st5Miss FinkmeyerHolly Nottle$5.50
- 2nd7Bambino ChinoLisa Staples$14.00
- 3rd10SharpassaWilliam Pike$2.70
- 4th8Hello VenetaNatasha Faithfull$18.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Miss Finkmeyer | 3 | Holly Nottle | D T McAuliffe | 53kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | Bambino Chino | 1 | Lisa Staples | Rhys Radford | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Sharpassa | 10 | William Pike | J F Miller | 55kg | $2.70 |
| 4th | 8 | Hello Veneta | 5 | Natasha Faithfull | D & B Pearce | 55kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Sunset Session | 7 | Lucy F Fiore | C & M Gangemi | 57kg | $3.10 |
| 6th | 9 | Bricini | 4 | Chris Nicoll | Coreen Maynard | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Dreamlord | 9 | Chris Parnham | M L Lane | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Pennylass | 8 | Natika Riordan | A W Maley | 52kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Memphis Magic | 2 | Jason Brown | J P Taylor | 57kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Deepest Desire | 6 | Austin Galati | D & B Pearce | 57kg |
Cuprum Distillery Hcp (C3)
Mai Aloha brings metropolitan class to this provincial race, dropping back from Listed company where she was competitive. While her recent form tapered off, the Williams stable excels at having horses ready after a break. The inside draw suits Bunbury's 1000m, and Pike's booking is significant. Her second-up record (1-0-0 from 2 starts) suggests improvement today.
Queen Of Hawks brings winning form and an impressive strike rate to this contest. While stepping up in class from her Narrogin win, she's shown consistent improvement throughout her career. The Pearce stable is firing, and Chris Parnham's booking is a positive. Her tactical versatility allows her to adapt to different race scenarios, though she's yet to win at this distance.
Her consistency is impressive with 8 placings from 21 starts, and she should appreciate the likely fast tempo. Chanel Cooper knows her well and should give her every chance from barrier 3.
If I Din Havadime represents excellent value given her strong second-up profile (2 wins from 5 attempts) and excellent track record at Bunbury (1-0-4 from 6). The inside barrier is perfect for Bunbury's 1000m course, and Jason Whiting knows how to ride this track effectively.
- 1st4Queen Of HawksChris Parnham$7.00
- 2nd5Mai AlohaWilliam Pike$1.70
- 3rd7Blue Can TalkLucy F Fiore$13.00
- 4th2HezangelicGiaan O'Donnell$9.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Queen Of Hawks | 5 | Chris Parnham | D & B Pearce | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Mai Aloha | 2 | William Pike | G & A Williams | 58kg | $1.70 |
| 3rd | 7 | Blue Can Talk | 8 | Lucy F Fiore | N D Dellar | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Hezangelic | 4 | Giaan O'Donnell | Mitchell Pateman | 55kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 8 | If I Din Havadime | 1 | Jason Whiting | L P Luciani | 54.5kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Magnum Class | 7 | Jade Mc Naught | P J Naylor | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Magic Belle | 3 | Chanel Cooper | J P Taylor | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 8th | 1 | Mantua | 6 | Holly Nottle | Dylan Bairstow | 58kg | $13.00 |
MGIB Hcp (C1)
Has been competing consistently in stronger races than this, including a solid 5th in Open company. The step up to 2219m suits perfectly based on his staying performances, and he maps to get an ideal run from barrier 2. Clear top selection.
Electric Bec comes off a last-start maiden win over 2200m at this track, suggesting she's found her niche as a stayer. Her previous start produced a close second to Iraychoux over 2000m, giving that form a solid look. Gets in well at the weights with 55kg and has the advantage of proven track/distance form. Progressive mare who should handle the class rise.
Iraychoux comes off a maiden win over 2000m at this track, defeating Electric Bec who has since franked the form. Has a strong record at Bunbury (1-0-1 from 3) and is clearly improving as distances increase. The main concerns are the top weight of 60kg and the class rise, but his consistency and proven track form keep him in the mix.
Lead By Example represents excellent value coming back from much stronger company. Has a win and place from six starts at similar distances and gets in well at the weights with 54kg. The significant class drop makes her the clear value runner.
- 1st2War MattersBrayden Gaerth$2.20
- 2nd8Lead By ExampleLucy F Fiore$3.40
- 3rd7AsarkaAva Catarino$101.00
- 4th1IraychouxChris Nicoll$9.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | War Matters | 2 | Brayden Gaerth | D T McAuliffe | 58.5kg | $2.20 |
| 2nd | 8 | Lead By Example | 4 | Lucy F Fiore | Jeremy Easthope | 54kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 7 | Asarka | 9 | Ava Catarino | B P Graham | 51kg | $101.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Iraychoux | 5 | Chris Nicoll | Brock Lewthwaite | 60kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Electric Bec | 7 | Natika Riordan | Brock Lewthwaite | 55kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Lyn's Star | 3 | Victoria Corver | Ryan Hill | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Angel Shame | 1 | Chloe Azzopardi | Kirsten Melis | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Ain'tnocureforlove | 6 | Jade Mc Naught | Ms M J Midgley | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Maximum Impact | 8 | Holly Nottle | B Monteleone | 52kg | $12.00 |
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Heavenly Rapture drops significantly in class after competing in Open company last start where she ran a respectable 6th. The Mitchell Pateman-trained filly gets the benefit of blinkers for the first time which should help her focus, and the booking of Patrick Carbery is a strong positive. Second-up today and should improve sharply with that run under her belt.
While her debut run was only fair, finishing 6th at Ascot, she should improve significantly with that experience. The stable is renowned for having their horses ready to win early in their preparations, and the step up to 1400m looks suitable.
The G & A Williams-trained gelding draws perfectly in barrier 1 which should give him every chance to settle in a good position. The step up to 1400m looks suitable for this son of Playing God, and with natural improvement from his debut run, he should be competitive.
The mare has placed in 4 of her 12 starts including a strong 2nd last start at Geraldton. While the wide barrier is a concern, the predicted fast tempo should allow her to find cover and finish strongly.
- 1st13I'm OdetteWilliam Pike$2.50
- 2nd7LatorioLaqdar Ramoly$13.00
- 3rd4PartayLucy F Fiore$4.40
- 4th11Heavenly RapturePatrick Carbery$3.80
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | I'm Odette | 10 | William Pike | G & A Williams | 54.5kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | Latorio | 13 | Laqdar Ramoly | M Nash | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Partay | 1 | Lucy F Fiore | G & A Williams | 56.5kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 11 | Heavenly Rapture | 4 | Patrick Carbery | Mitchell Pateman | 54.5kg | $3.80 |
| 5th | 2 | Extreme Ruler | 12 | Jade Mc Naught | Bronwyn Mathieson | 58kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Ludington | 2 | Natasha Faithfull | Ms S Naylor | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 6 | King Of The Town | 6 | Joey Azzopardi | A G Durrant | 56.5kg | $71.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Dakined | 8 | Chanel Cooper | C & M Gangemi | 54.5kg | $71.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Gold Beau | 14 | Chris Nicoll | Coreen Maynard | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Cousin Mortimer | 7 | Taj Dyson | Kirsten Melis | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 10 | One Flew Over | 5 | Holly Nottle | M Nash | 54kg | $51.00 |
| 12th | 12 | Greyt Ruby | 9 | Jordan Turner | Rhys Radford | 54.5kg | $13.00 |
| 13th | 14 | Sunday Mass | 11 | Bailey Webster | A G Durrant | 51.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Ahh Choux | 3 | Brayden Gaerth | Holly Taylor | 56kg |
Swan Draught Hcp (C3)
The mare has been remarkably consistent with 2 wins and 4 placings from her last 6 starts. Perfectly drawn in barrier 1 with top jockey Chris Parnham aboard, she should get an ideal run on or near the speed. The moderate-fast tempo suits her tactical versatility.
Roundabout Glory brings strong credentials with an excellent record at Bunbury (2 wins from 5 starts). The wide barrier is a concern, but his track record and weight advantage over the top selection make him a genuine threat.
If he can dictate terms, he could prove hard to run down.
His track record at Bunbury is impressive (4:1-1-1) including a win at this exact distance. Coming second-up from a spell after a solid 3rd placing at Bunbury over 1400m suggests he's ready to peak. The good barrier draw (2) should ensure a perfect run in transit.
- 1st5Forever DreamingTroy Turner$6.50
- 2nd3Roundabout GloryLucy F Fiore$5.00
- 3rd2Shamilian MissChris Parnham$2.80
- 4th6KnockonebackJason Whiting$21.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Forever Dreaming | 5 | Troy Turner | C H Webster | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Roundabout Glory | 8 | Lucy F Fiore | P E Roberts | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Shamilian Miss | 1 | Chris Parnham | M L Lane | 58.5kg | $2.80 |
| 4th | 6 | Knockoneback | 7 | Jason Whiting | A W Maley | 54.5kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Secrecy | 2 | Jessica Valas | R C McPherson | 58kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 7 | Anna's Boy | 3 | Jefferson Tsang | Jarrad Humphries | 51kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Muddy Waters | 4 | Holly Nottle | Daniel O'Connor | 58kg | $4.40 |
| 8th | 8 | Bankroll | 6 | Keshaw Dhurun | B S Seinor | 54kg | $81.00 |
TABtouch Share My Bet Hcp (C1)
The 3yo filly is dropping significantly in class after racing in metropolitan company and has been racing consistently with a win, second and third from her last five starts. Well-drawn in barrier 4 and with Victoria Corver retaining the ride, she maps to get an ideal midfield position in a race with very fast tempo.
Quick As Silver brings solid form credentials with a 3rd placing last start at Narrogin over this distance. While rising in class, he has a fitness edge being 18 days between runs and maps to get a good midfield position from barrier 6. Laqdar Ramoly takes the ride on a horse who should be suited by the very fast tempo.
Queen Aria returns from a 195-day spell with the significant booking of William Pike. The 4yo mare showed consistent form before her break with a win and two seconds from her last three starts. The significant class rise is a concern, but the Pike factor and her consistent form pattern suggest she can be competitive despite the long absence.
The 6yo mare has a good record at Bunbury over 1100m (3: 0-2-0) and gets in with just 51.5kg. The wide barrier is offset by her improving form trend.
- 1st5Marines CryChanel Cooper$16.00
- 2nd1Global TripChris Nicoll$21.00
- 2nd3Queen AriaWilliam Pike$7.50
- 4th10Firey PanzNatika Riordan$7.50
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Marines Cry | 1 | Chanel Cooper | Ryan Hill | 54.5kg | $16.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Global Trip | 11 | Chris Nicoll | Coreen Maynard | 60kg | $21.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Queen Aria | 9 | William Pike | A G Durrant | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 10 | Firey Panz | 10 | Natika Riordan | P J Naylor | 51.5kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 4 | Quick As Silver | 6 | Laqdar Ramoly | Fenella Martin | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Highly Spoken | 5 | Cassey Martinan | David Philp | 56.5kg | $9.50 |
| 7th | 6 | Royal Defense | 3 | Jade Mc Naught | P J Naylor | 56.5kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Why She Stayed | 4 | Victoria Corver | Ryan Hill | 56.5kg | $2.45 |
| 9th | 9 | Ovathebar | 8 | Jessica Valas | Myra Ives | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Zenique | 2 | Elisha Whittington | M H Miller | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Scary Mary | 7 | Jessica Gray | D R Pateman | 56kg | $10.00 |
Bunbury Cup On Sale Now Hcp (C3)
Just Gifted is a progressive mare with a strong win strike rate who won her last start over 1100m.
Surf Patrol has a strong record at Bunbury with three placings from three starts and draws perfectly in barrier 1. His second-up record is solid with a place and a third from two attempts. While his last start was poor, he has proven ability at the distance with two wins and should improve second-up with the addition of a brow band.
The Williams-Pike combination is elite, and the removal of ear muffs suggests they're looking for improvement. Despite the top weight, he's shown class at metropolitan level and should handle this provincial assignment.
From the powerful Williams stable and carrying just 53kg, she's shown ability with a win and two placings from nine starts. The step up to 1200m is a query but she's been finishing well over shorter trips.
- 1st6State Of FuryHolly Nottle$4.00
- 2nd8River AngelChanel Cooper$5.00
- 3rd7Just GiftedLucy F Fiore$6.00
- 4th5My JimmyPatrick Carbery$7.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | State Of Fury | 10 | Holly Nottle | D T McAuliffe | 54kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | River Angel | 2 | Chanel Cooper | G & A Williams | 53kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Just Gifted | 5 | Lucy F Fiore | T W Crosby | 55.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 5 | My Jimmy | 3 | Patrick Carbery | Dylan Bairstow | 56kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Surf Patrol | 1 | Natasha Faithfull | D & B Pearce | 59kg | $2.60 |
| 6th | 3 | Cryptic Joy | 7 | Bailey Webster | Aaron Pateman | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 9 | City Mistress | 6 | Jessica Valas | Phillipa Elliott | 54kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Mt Shirataku | 8 | William Pike | G & A Williams | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Rommel's Goddess | 9 | Simone Altieri | Anthony Barton | 57kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Pacific Boxer | 11 | G P Poletti | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Pennies Galore | 4 | Ava Catarino | T W Crosby | 51kg |
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