Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Western Australia · Thursday 12 February 2026
Our top pick won 2 of 9 races at Bunbury. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Dancing Spirit gets the premium jockey booking in William Pike, whose 35% recent strike rate and 23% combination with trainer Durrant signals serious intent. Despite being winless, her consistent placings and class edge make her the most reliable winning chance.
Johnston-Porter's excellent Bunbury record (22% wins) and strong trainer combination provide confidence. Her consistent form pattern and familiarity with the track are positives, though she needs to overcome her maiden status and improve on her recent sixth placing.
The Parnham family combination adds confidence, and her recent second placing shows she retains ability. The step back to maiden level after racing in stronger company provides a clear class edge over most rivals.
Pure Mac offers excellent value dropping from Ascot metro racing to provincial maiden level.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Pure Mac | 10 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | Sue Olive | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 12 | Poppy's Roses | 7 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Holly Taylor | 55kg | $2.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | Choice Attraction | 11 | Troy Turner | Brett Pope | 56kg | $201.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Carentan | 2 | Jason Whiting | T M Wolfe | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 1 | My Tea | 5 | Holly Watson | Brett Pope | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Heavenly Rapture | 13 | Chris Parnham | Mitchell Pateman | 55kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Dancing Spirit | 3 | William Pike | A G Durrant | 55kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Raylana | 8 | Steven Parnham | N D Parnham | 55kg | $9.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Prince Vitality | 12 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | D R Pateman | 56kg | $201.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Midsummer Mist | 6 | Alan Kennedy | Mack Hall | 58kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Champagne Victory | 4 | Victoria Corver | Ryan Hill | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 12th | 2 | Going Hard | 14 | Ava Catarino | M H Miller | 55kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 13 | Principal Dealer | 9 | N D Parnham | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Divine Currency | 15 | G P Poletti | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Anytime Anywhere | 1 | Ms K Farrell | 58kg |
Debut runner perfectly positioned from barrier 1 with the Harrison/Parnham combination that strikes at 17%. In a weak maiden field with very fast tempo predicted, the rail runner should get first run and prove hard to run down.
Another promising debut runner with the standout Grantham/Johnston-Porter combination striking at 23%. Johnston-Porter's 22% strike rate at Bunbury adds further appeal for this newcomer.
Three-year-old showing clear improvement with narrow second at Albany last start. McGruddy's recent 30% strike rate adds confidence despite his poor Bunbury record. Should settle midfield and finish strongly.
Four-year-old mare returning from 307-day spell with fresh legs and no recent exposed form. Previous Victorian form at Cranbourne shows ability, finishing fourth in maiden company.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Unfortunate Lad | 7 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | S J Wolfe | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Cassenite | 11 | Kyra Yuill | Brett Pope | 56kg | $17.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Buster's Babe | 1 | Brad Parnham | D R Harrison | 55kg | $3.40 |
| 4th | 6 | Leafice | 5 | Chris Parnham | M L Lane | 55kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Champagne Talks | 3 | Natasha Faithfull | Ms C Stelmach | 55kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Mr Frodo | 12 | Victoria Corver | G P Jones | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Likes To Chant | 2 | Elisha Whittington | Brett Pope | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Lexan'ruby | 6 | Holly Watson | Kirsten Melis | 55kg | $15.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Acquired Taste | 4 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Michael Grantham | 55kg | $7.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Miss Jimmada | 10 | Jason Whiting | G A Crispin | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Tempus Tycoon | 8 | Shaun O'Donnell | Summer Dickson | 56kg | $7.00 |
| 12th | 11 | Favours | 9 | Steven Parnham | A W Maley | 55kg | $201.00 |
Maythisbetheone offers strong credentials having dropped significantly in class from Listed company.
Can't Catch Me represents excellent value with recent improvement shown through a narrow second.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Desert Waves | 2 | William Pike | Summer Dickson | 58kg | $2.05 |
| 2nd | 10 | Can't Catch Me | 1 | Brad Parnham | D R Harrison | 56kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 11 | Maythisbetheone | 11 | Lucy F Fiore | D R Harrison | 55kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 8 | Sovereign Salute | 14 | Natasha Faithfull | Ms C Stelmach | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Gloranardo | 4 | Troy Turner | Rhys Radford | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Cosmic Gem | 9 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | S J Wolfe | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 14 | Lucky Lea | 8 | Jade Mc Naught | Ms C Stelmach | 55kg | $71.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Tabba Tabba Boom | 12 | Joey Azzopardi | Ms D Riordan | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Findout | 13 | Jason Whiting | G L Carige | 58kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Knight Admire | 6 | Shaun O'Donnell | G P Poletti | 58kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Super Iconic | 3 | Taj Dyson | S V Vahala | 58kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 9 | Dark Opal | 7 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Brett Pope | 56kg | $9.00 |
| 13th | 7 | Consolidated | 10 | Brayden Gaerth | Ms T Itzstein | 57kg | $91.00 |
| 14th | 13 | Mt Magnet Gold | 5 | Chris Parnham | M L Lane | 55kg | $91.00 |
The Pike booking signals serious intent, and the form progression from debut suggests a horse ready to break through. Despite limited experience, the quality indicators are strongest in this maiden field.
Wahoochino brings the most relevant recent form with a narrow second at this track and distance just 11 days ago. The inside barrier and second-up timing are significant positives, though the jockey booking raises minor concerns about stable confidence levels.
La Nocciola offers the most consistency at this venue with multiple placings and current form. The first-time visors application suggests connections expect improvement, making her a solid each-way proposition in this competitive maiden field.
Playing Free represents excellent value dropping significantly in class after competing in Open company.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Playing Free | 7 | Laqdar Ramoly | N D Parnham | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Coracao | 2 | Troy Turner | Kirryn Scallan | 55kg | $18.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | La Nocciola | 4 | Natasha Faithfull | P E Roberts | 55kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 3 | Wahoochino | 1 | Brad Parnham | Holly Taylor | 57kg | $2.80 |
| 5th | 2 | Eightyseven Lad | 5 | William Pike | D & B Pearce | 57kg | $3.60 |
| 6th | 6 | Billionaire's Row | 10 | Lucy F Fiore | Brandon Fiore | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Lord Arcadia | 9 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Michael Grantham | 57kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Pressurised | 8 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Michael Grantham | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Secretchino | 6 | Jason Whiting | A W Maley | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Lexgo Lady | 3 | Shaun O'Donnell | T M Andrews | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Pipe Down Chachi | 11 | Rocky Cheung | Daniel O'Connor | 54kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Hype Machine | 12 | Brandon Louis | S V Vahala | 57kg |
Streak Of God impressed on debut with a strong third at this exact venue and distance. The long 136-day break suggests a targeted return, and barrier 2 provides excellent tactical positioning. His debut performance indicates genuine ability that could translate to victory with natural improvement.
The tongue tie removal and proven Parnham booking add appeal, though the wide barrier and maiden status present challenges in this competitive field.
Wardikcar showed genuine promise on debut and the significant gear changes suggest connections have identified improvement keys.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Safedeel | 4 | Chris Parnham | M L Lane | 57kg | $2.15 |
| 2nd | 12 | Luna Ballet | 7 | Alan Kennedy | Renee Forrest | 56kg | $17.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Wardikcar | 13 | Holly Nottle | Summer Dickson | 56kg | $15.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Streak Of God | 2 | Lucy F Fiore | Brandon Fiore | 57kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 2 | Magic Carats | 1 | Shaun O'Donnell | B R Larsson | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Extreme Ruler | 3 | Jade Mc Naught | Bronwyn Mathieson | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Gravity Defying | 12 | Joey Azzopardi | Ryan Hill | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Yankee Ace | 10 | Steven Parnham | S V Vahala | 58kg | $6.50 |
| 9th | 5 | New Kid In Town | 11 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Holly Taylor | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Fairly Spoken | 9 | Elisha Whittington | Brett Pope | 56kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Pacific Frost | 5 | William Pike | B P Fitzgerald | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 12th | 3 | Hundred Yards | 8 | Kyra Yuill | Brett Pope | 58kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Aberdeen Flyer | 6 | Brad Parnham | S & J Casey | 57kg |
The addition of blinkers first time from a good barrier draw positions her perfectly.
Diamond Choux brings strong credentials with William Pike's booking and recent third placing. The Pike engagement suggests stable confidence, making her a strong place chance with winning potential.
While winless, the form trend suggests he's capable of a placing.
The Chris Parnham booking and gear change suggest improvement expected, while the significant class drop from restricted company provides a clear advantage. Strong overlay opportunity.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Luna Ascending | 4 | Alan Kennedy | Ms A King | 56kg | $2.45 |
| 2nd | 14 | Final Flush | 9 | Joey Azzopardi | Ryan Hill | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Hope To Admire | 3 | Holly Watson | Brett Pope | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Midnight Star | 14 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Michael Grantham | 56kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 2 | Jesa Lupa | 6 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Ryan Hill | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Flavoursome | 2 | Rocky Cheung | Daniel O'Connor | 53kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Jewel Of Zavala | 7 | Chris Parnham | D L Morton | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 13 | She's Da Val | 13 | Holly Nottle | Summer Dickson | 53kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Diamond Choux | 5 | William Pike | R W Price | 56kg | $7.50 |
| 10th | 3 | Ginger Fizz | 11 | Taj Dyson | S V Vahala | 58kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Sneaky Session | 1 | Cassey Martinan | Robert Gulberti | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 12th | 4 | Gold Beau | 8 | Chris Nicoll | Coreen Maynard | 58kg | $151.00 |
| 13th | 5 | Point Gibraltar | 12 | Steven Parnham | C & M Gangemi | 57kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Angel Like You | 10 | Jade Mc Naught | S & J Casey | 56kg |
Her Bunbury record of 2 wins from 6 starts is excellent, and she's proven on all track conditions.
Wayne The Pain brings the best recent form with a close second at Bunbury last start. His venue record shows 1 win and 1 place from 6 attempts, while his distance record of 1 win from 3 starts is encouraging. The consistent form line makes him a reliable each-way proposition.
Tosen Impact gets the significant boost of William Pike's booking, indicating stable confidence. His second-up pattern and proven staying ability suit this 1705m trip perfectly. The Pike/Ikenushi combination strikes at 21%, and the first-up run showed promise when resuming from a spell.
Buster Biff represents excellent value as a last-start winner stepping up in grade. His perfect record at 1705m (1 from 1) is a major positive, and the inside barrier draw suits at Bunbury.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Wayne The Pain | 5 | Brad Parnham | Misty Bazeley | 57.5kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 2 | Buster Biff | 3 | Holly Nottle | D R Harrison | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Snip Of Gossip | 12 | Natika Riordan | Fenella Martin | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Three Grand | 4 | Madi Derrick | Steven Burton | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 10 | Side Show | 1 | Chloe Azzopardi | Dylan Bairstow | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Cherokee Miss | 6 | Troy Turner | Matthew Scott | 59.5kg | $9.50 |
| 7th | 4 | My De Grece | 8 | Natasha Faithfull | Brett Pope | 60kg | $19.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Miss Wall Street | 14 | Chanel Cooper | Mack Hall | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 9th | 13 | Norma Stars | 16 | Jason Whiting | Tina Glasson | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Delta Anne | 9 | Jade Mc Naught | Ms C Stelmach | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Prince Tikea | 15 | Ava Catarino | John Doyle | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 9 | Gaspardo | 10 | Brayden Gaerth | S J Wolfe | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Tosen Impact | 2 | William Pike | Takahide Ikenushi | 60kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Tak Goes Boom | 13 | Ms S L Miller | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Asarka | 11 | B P Graham | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Angel Shame | 7 | Kirsten Melis | 54kg |
The track's 33% win rate for backmarkers strongly favours her running style, making her the most reliable selection despite jockey concerns.
Impressive debut winner at this exact track and distance with elite jockey William Pike aboard. His perfect first-up record and the quality of connections suggest he can handle the class rise. However, the single start and wide barrier create some uncertainty in this stronger field.
Second-up specialist with perfect record when having one run under the belt. Her previous Bunbury win shows track affinity, making her a strong each-way chance despite the class rise.
Outstanding track and distance specialist with a win and two placings from six starts at Bunbury 1400m. The track bias favouring backmarkers enhances her chances, making her attractive value despite poor jockey form.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Hope To Rule | 8 | Steven Parnham | S V Vahala | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Jazalot | 5 | Brad Parnham | N D Dellar | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Sentimental Legend | 11 | William Pike | Ms D Riordan | 59kg | $1.70 |
| 4th | 11 | Icandoit Onmyown | 9 | Jade Mc Naught | C G Willis | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Highly Spoken | 2 | Victoria Corver | David Philp | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Aurora Queen | 12 | Clint Johnston-Porter | A G Durrant | 58kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Tidwell | 1 | Troy Turner | S J Wolfe | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 10 | O'so Demanding | 7 | Madi Derrick | Steven Burton | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Flying Choux | 10 | Alan Kennedy | Brett Pope | 59.5kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Parc It In Here | 6 | Natika Riordan | P J Naylor | 52kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Truly Sweet | 4 | Lucy F Fiore | Brandon Fiore | 56kg | $18.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Winning Shuffle | 13 | Misty Bazeley | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Masmelo | 3 | Chris Parnham | N D Parnham | 57kg |
Hezangelic presents the strongest winning chance based on recent consistent form and tactical advantages. While stepping up in class, the form through recent placings in Class 3 company suggests readiness for this assignment.
So Immaculate brings recent winning form and proven track ability to this assignment. However, barrier 8 presents tactical challenges in the sprint format, requiring luck in running.
Earl It Is brings recent winning form and perfect venue statistics, having won his maiden at Bunbury last start. The gelding's track and distance record is impressive, but the jump from maiden company to Class 3 represents a significant challenge that may prove beyond current ability.
The mare's third placing in Class 3 company last start shows she can compete at this level, while previous Listed race exposure demonstrates genuine ability.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | So Immaculate | 8 | Rocky Cheung | Daniel O'Connor | 51.5kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 4 | Hezangelic | 1 | Giaan O'Donnell | Mitchell Pateman | 55.5kg | $2.40 |
| 3rd | 6 | Earl It Is | 5 | Holly Nottle | Summer Dickson | 56kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 13 | Schuhbeck | 6 | Ava Catarino | Ms K Farrell | 51kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Just Gifted | 4 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | T W Crosby | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Mantua | 9 | Chloe Azzopardi | Dylan Bairstow | 59kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Shaka Zulu | 3 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Robert Gulberti | 58.5kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Land Of Fire | 10 | Victoria Corver | John Doyle | 54kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Magnasonic | 7 | Peter Farrell | Ms K Farrell | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Magnum Class | 2 | Jade Mc Naught | P J Naylor | 55.5kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Earth God | 5 | C & M Gangemi | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Ripper Farooq | 2 | C & M Gangemi | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Pingers | 10 | Misty Bazeley | 58kg |
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