Bunbury tips and results

Our price $2.20 · SP $3.00 · William Pike

Maureen's Angel made a highly encouraging debut when narrowly beaten at Pinjarra over 1200m. She returns today with William Pike taking the reins, and his outstanding record at Bunbury is a major positive. From barrier 3 she should position comfortably, and natural improvement from that first-up run makes her the one to beat. The only query is the soft track, but Pike is a master of adjusting to conditions.

Our price $6.00 · SP $5.50 · Brad Parnham

Lemmor Filou made a respectable debut over 1000m at Bunbury, finishing 5th after a fair trial win. The addition of blinkers could sharpen her up, and Brad Parnham is an excellent booking with a strong strike rate for this stable.

Our price $12.00 · SP $18.00 · Victoria Corver

That suggests she has natural speed and can race prominently. With the inside barrier, she gets every chance to dictate terms or settle just behind leaders on the soft track.

Our price $3.50 · SP $5.50 · Victoria Corver

Maurice's Princess presents as the most logical winner based on her proven soft-track ability and ideal fitness profile. She's the only runner with demonstrated form on Soft 7 at Bunbury, having placed 2nd at this exact track/distance configuration. The Hill/Corver combination is reliable at 10%, and Corver's 15% strike rate at Bunbury adds further confidence. While barrier 10 is wide, she has the tactical speed to overcome it in a race with no genuine leaders.

Our price $6.00 · SP $5.00 · Brad Parnham

The Lane/Parnham combination strikes at 24% - the best in this race - and Parnham's 14% Bunbury record and 15% recent form add confidence. While she has limited soft experience (1:0-0-0), she's proven adaptable and the slow tempo will suit her on-pace pattern.

Our price $10.00 · SP $21.00 · Austin Galati

The step up to 1400m appears suitable for her racing pattern, and barrier 3 provides a tactical advantage. Last start was poor, but that was on Good 4 at Belmont Park.

Our price $9.00 · SP $41.00 · Jordan Turner

Second-up from spell suggests potential improvement, and the familiarity with the track is a genuine advantage in a Maiden field where most are unproven at the trip or conditions. Jockey change to Jordan Turner is a slight negative (5% recent form), but the horse's specific experience justifies the value tag.

Our price $5.00 · SP $4.20 · Laqdar Ramoly

However, she has placed previously and the stable/jockey combination is strong. The longer distance may help, but others are better each-way plays.

Our price $10.00 · SP $16.00 · William Pike

Adventurously is a complete unknown after one poor run last December, but the booking of William Pike is a massive positive. Pike wins at 20% recently and has a 15% win rate with this trainer. First up after a long spell, the 3yo gelding could have strengthened. The slow tempo may help him settle. Risky but worth a small play.

Our price $2.50 · SP $3.70 · Lucy F Fiore

Bob The Baker is the standout selection having won at this exact venue over 1675m on Soft 6 just 16 days ago. The lightly-raced gelding is perfectly placed second-up with a 100% record in that scenario. While the wide barrier and class rise are concerns, his proven ability on this track in these conditions, combined with an improving trajectory and strong jockey form, make him the most reliable winning chance.

Our price $4.20 · SP $5.50 · Natasha Faithfull

Bella Violetta is the reliable each-way option with proven Soft track ability and a strong placing record. She's placed at this exact track and distance before and has an excellent wet track record. However, with only 1 win from 18 starts, she's more likely to fill a place than win. The consistent recent form and proven conditions suitability make her a safe each-way proposition, particularly given the uncertain tempo and potential for an even finish.

Our price $8.00 · SP $9.00 · Shaun O'Donnell

She ran competitively at the higher level last start and gets the inside barrier in what shapes as a tactical, slow-tempo race. However, her Soft track record is a major concern (0 from 3), and she's only won once in 17 starts. Small stakes only.

Our price $3.20 · SP $5.00 · Chanel Cooper

Sweet Surrender is the standout selection based on superior form credentials. Her 67% win rate on soft tracks (2 from 3) is the best in the field and directly applicable to today's Soft 7 conditions. Barrier 2 is ideal for positioning in the predicted slow tempo, allowing her to be handy at the critical 400m mark where Bunbury's positional bias strongly favors runners. The 10-day backup is manageable for a mare in form. While top weight and jockey inexperience at the track are minor concerns, her class, form, and track condition suitability clearly outweigh these factors.

Our price $7.50 · SP $5.50 · Natika Riordan

His soft track record is outstanding with 75% place rate and a win, directly relevant to today's Soft 7. The 5kg weight advantage over the favorites is significant in a staying race and could be the difference. His Bunbury record (1 win, 1 second from 3 starts) shows he handles the track well. Recent form includes a close second on Soft 5 at York, confirming current fitness and wet track ability. The wide barrier is a concern in a slow tempo race, but his class and weight advantage compensate. While unproven at exactly 2013m, his staying form suggests suitability.

Our price $6.00 · SP $11.00 · Patrick Carbery

Stylax is a speculative place chance based primarily on the first-time winkers application, which signals stable intent and potential improvement. As an experienced stayer with 45 starts, he has the racing maturity to handle the distance and conditions. However, his soft track record is concerning with only 1 win from 12 starts (8% strike rate), making him vulnerable to the proven wet-trackers. The inside barrier in a slow tempo race may not be ideal, potentially forcing him to lead or settle awkwardly. This is a risky selection relying heavily on gear change impact.

Our price $6.00 · SP $7.00 · Natika Riordan

The experienced 7yo gelding has placed in both soft track starts, showing reliability if not brilliance on wet ground. The key advantage is his light 52.5kg impost, giving him 6.5kg on topweight and positioning him ideally in the weights. His inside barrier 3 draw allows him to secure an economical on-pace position, critical at Bunbury on soft where backmarkers struggle. While he's yet to win on soft, his consistent placing record and current form trajectory make him a solid each-way proposition.

Our price $5.00 · SP $5.50 · Lucy F Fiore

Maxwhooshtapin offers proven soft track credentials with a 25% win rate on wet surfaces, including a win from 4 soft starts. The 4yo gelding has the experience edge with 17 career starts and has competed at this BM54+ level previously. The topweight of 59kg is a significant burden, though the Fiore/Bazeley combination has a respectable 17% strike rate. He's a chance if returning to his better form but needs improvement on last start.

Our price $7.00 · SP $2.70 · William Pike

While the Pike booking and maiden Heavy 10 win are positives, the gelding has only 2 career starts with no soft track exposure and no runs beyond 1700m. The blinkers first time is a query rather than a positive given the lack of form foundation.

Our price $3.50 · SP $3.00 · Austin Galati

Hoba West presents as the most reliable winning chance based on proven track/distance form in Listed company. The gelding won this exact race type at Bunbury over 2200m on Heavy 9, demonstrating both wet track ability and staying prowess. The 55kg weight and proven soft track record (7:1-2-0) provide significant edges. Despite the wide draw, the predicted slow tempo allows settling options, and the strong 400m position bias at Bunbury suits his racing pattern. Galati's 40% strike rate on the horse adds confidence.

Our price $10.00 · SP $10.00 · Patrick Carbery

Antique Star is a genuine soft track specialist with a 38% win rate on wet ground, making her ideally suited to today's Soft 7 conditions. The mare won last start at 2200m on Soft 5, confirming both distance and surface suitability. The 53kg weight represents a significant 5.5kg advantage over topweights, and the strong Bunbury record (3:1-0-0) adds confidence. However, the step from BM66+ to Listed is substantial, and recent form shows declining margins suggesting she may be vulnerable at this level. The inside barrier requires tactical nous, but if she can secure a forward position (critical at Bunbury), the weight and conditions provide a genuine place chance.

Our price $4.00 · SP $2.70 · Jason Whiting

Jelly Can Run is the standout selection based on proven wet track ability and outstanding Bunbury 1200m record. With 3 wins and 3 placings from 16 soft/heavy starts, this gelding thrives in these exact conditions. The 1-1-1 record at this track and distance is compelling, and the drop from BM66+ to Class 5 provides class relief. Recent form is solid with a close 4th at higher grade. While the Good track record is poor, today's Soft 7 surface plays to strengths. The slow tempo and need for forward position suits, though barrier 7 requires work.

Our price $7.50 · SP $14.00 · Jordan Turner

The inside barrier 2 is a significant advantage in the predicted slow tempo, allowing tactical positioning. While the second-up record shows consistent placing (2 from 6) without wins, the recent victory suggests current form peak. The main concern is limited exposure at the distance (just that one win) and being new to WA racing from Victoria.

Our price $10.00 · SP $11.00 · Brad Parnham

Spank Appeal presents a classic second-up improver scenario after a poor fresh-up run (12th of 12). The key appeal is the perfect record at this track and distance, having won here at 1200m previously. The Parnham/Morton combination is strong at 19%.

Our price $12.00 · SP $13.00 · Brayden Gaerth

This gelding has won both previous starts at Bunbury 1200m, including one on Soft 7 - identical to today. The second-up pattern (1-1-0 from 3) suggests significant improvement from the poor fresh-up 8th. While carrying top weight 59.5kg is a concern, the proven class and specific conditions suitability cannot be ignored.