Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Western Australia · Wednesday 7 October 2026
Our top pick won 3 of 8 races at Bunbury. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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The most consistent runner in the race, having filled second at both starts against maiden company with strong overall runs. Draws barrier 3 and should settle handy in a moderate-tempo race, which favours on-pace types at Bunbury. Rises in distance but the form is clearly superior to most rivals.
Barrier 1 helps him get a cheap run, but he's a backmarker type on a track where leaders have the edge. Finished well last start but was beaten by horses further forward in a slowly-run affair.
Has run on well at Bunbury twice and was giving the leaders a big head start last start from barrier 14. Has the best jockey and trainer combination in the field, and a better draw today. The map is a concern, but she has the closing ability to be in the finish if the pace lifts.
Sits midfield in a moderate pace, which is a decent spot, and gelding last start may bring improvement. Finished solidly last start despite being well beaten. A speculative option for the each-way.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Moose | 1 | Brad Parnham | Daniel Morton | 57kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 1 | Tex 'n' Cee | 3 | Steven Parnham | Neville Parnham | 57kg | $2.45 |
| 3rd | 2 | Frosted Warrior | 8 | Shaun McGruddy | Stefan Vahala | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Lunaris | 10 | William Pike | Michael Grantham | 55kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 4 | The Stalagmite | 6 | Jefferson Tsang | Tom Wolfe | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Himalayan Express | 5 | Victoria Corver | Ryan Hill | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Autumn Sally | 4 | Chris Parnham | Michael Lane | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Rock Monster | 2 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Darren McAuliffe | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Sundae Swirl | 9 | Laqdar Ramoly | Taylor Burnett | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Meritable Service | 7 | Jessica Gray | Ryan Hill | 55kg | $151.00 |
On form she is the most likely winner. Her last Bunbury second and her Belmont run were the strongest efforts in the field, and she has the early speed to sit in the first three in a moderate tempo, which suits this track.
She has been right there at her last two starts, has the best barrier for the speed map and a strong jockey booking on the minimum weight. Respect her for the placings.
She is a reliable type who finishes well, and the better barrier should put her closer to the pace than in her last runs. The jockey is in great form. She will need to be handy to take advantage of the on-pace bias.
A lightly raced filly whose debut run at Bunbury was one of the better efforts from this field's recent starters. Trainer Tom Wolfe is among the most successful locally. Barrier 13 is a concern, but she has early speed to work around it.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Dynastic Lass | 1 | William Pike | Ryan Hill | 54kg | $2.35 |
| 2nd | 6 | Spiritart | 2 | Laqdar Ramoly | Charlotte Skerritt | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Arrestedevelopment | 4 | Steven Parnham | Stefan Vahala | 56kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Playa Del Sol | 5 | Paul Harvey | Darren McAuliffe | 56kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Novalie | 10 | Chloe Azzopardi | Robyn Lockwood | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Zali's Gift | 3 | Lucy Fiore | Brandon Fiore | 56kg | $4.60 |
| 7th | 8 | Told You | 7 | Madi Derrick | Greg Carige | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Rock Royalty | 8 | Chris Parnham | Daniel and Ben Pearce | 56kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 13 | My Digital Soul | 9 | Holly Nottle | Adam Durrant | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Chouxfatwentychoux | 12 | Brayden Gaerth | Cammeron Ellery | 58kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Helios Amigos | 6 | Jarrad Noske | Andrew Masters | 58kg | $51.00 |
| 12th | 12 | Zesty Zoom | 13 | Joey Azzopardi | Tom Wolfe | 54kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Last Shout | 11 | Brendon Fitzgerald | 58kg |
Encroaching has the strongest form in the field. It was second in an Open Stakes and ran to a winning standard in two of its three starts. Dropping into a maiden is a big class drop. The fast pace should suit a midfield runner from barrier 3. The Bunbury stable is in form.
It has two recent trial wins and has performed well enough against better horses to be competitive here. It is respected for a place and is the main threat, but is not the top pick.
Miss Ajax is the best-credentialled outsider on form. She has run to a winning standard in her Plate runs despite finishing outside the placings, and she carries the lightest weight. The fast tempo should help her closing run. Barrier 14 and a backmarker's role on a track that favours leaders are the concerns.
Bondex ran a strong second at Bunbury last start, beaten a very short margin. From barrier 4 he should get a handy run in a race with plenty of pace. The earlier run from the front was poor, and the jockey and stable combination has a weak record.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Beyond Measure | 6 | Holly Watson | Paul Hunter | 58kg | $1.70 |
| 2nd | 14 | Miss Ajax | 14 | Victoria Corver | Ryan Hill | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 12 | Passionenuff | 2 | Shaun McGruddy | Rebecca Bayliss | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Latina Melody | 7 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Stephanie Bakranich | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Bondex | 4 | Natasha Faithfull | Mack Hall | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Encroaching | 3 | Chris Parnham | Daniel Morton | 56kg | $3.90 |
| 7th | 3 | Kaikali | 12 | Jason Lyon | Richard Williams | 58kg | $151.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Forever Elite | 10 | Shaun O'Donnell | Bernie Miller | 56kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Table Talk | 5 | Troy Turner | Stephanie Bakranich | 56kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Mascara | 1 | Patrick Carbery | Jessica Carbery | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Zinnie Can Run | 9 | Jessica Valas | Graeme Ballantyne | 56kg | $151.00 |
| 12th | 2 | Ginger Ted | 13 | Chanel Cooper | Julie Clements | 56.5kg | $151.00 |
| 13th | 13 | Hard Heart | 8 | Brayden Gaerth | Cammeron Ellery | 56kg | $201.00 |
| 14th | 10 | Boudoir Belle | 11 | Holly Nottle | Dion Luciani | 56kg | $21.00 |
A debut maiden is always a risk, but the trial win, the barrier and the jockey and trainer combination at this track are the best credentials in a weak, exposed field. The opposition are mostly maidens who have been beaten many times, so this filly can be the pick without needing much else to go right.
He has the best raw speed in the race and a record of running competitively at maiden level. If he gets across to the front or just behind it, he is hard to beat on a track that rewards handy runners.
A professional maiden placer who ran his best race in a long time at Bunbury last start. The draw and style should keep him close to the speed, and he is capable of running a place again.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Flying In The Wind | 5 | William Pike | Adam Durrant | 54kg | $1.80 |
| 2nd | 1 | Extreme Ruler | 2 | Brad Parnham | Bronwyn Mathieson | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Lacey Marie | 1 | Cassey Martinan | Stephanie Bakranich | 54kg | $61.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Magnificent Malcom | 12 | Holly Watson | Joshua Krispyn | 56kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Mystic Empress | 9 | Madi Derrick | Phil Naylor | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Happy Dance | 3 | Natika Riordan | Neville Parnham | 52kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 5 | Bellona Girl | 14 | Steven Parnham | Simon Barrass | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 9 | She's Da Val | 11 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Summer Dickson | 56kg | $18.00 |
| 9th | 14 | Ice Maschine | 7 | Jessica Valas | Graeme Ballantyne | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Shooters | 6 | Shaun O'Donnell | Vicki Chalmers | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Fila Mia | 10 | Joey Azzopardi | Jayce Buckley | 56kg | $17.00 |
| 12th | 2 | Findout | 8 | Jarrad Noske | Greg Carige | 58kg | $51.00 |
| 13th | 11 | Bold Flying | 13 | Shaun McGruddy | Rebecca Bayliss | 56kg | $17.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Alot Of Desire | 4 | Mack Hall | 58kg |
She won her debut on this track in a time that stacks up well against these, and she can settle handy from a good gate.
He gets the favoured on-pace role at a track that rewards leaders, and he has shown good speed in the past. Top weight and the step up in class are concerns, and one of the other leaders may push him.
The most proven runner at this grade, she ran a good third over course and distance last start and has a strong stable behind her. The concern is her style: she is a back-marker on a track that favours on-pace runners, and the moderate tempo does not suit that. She is a safe place chance with a fair win chance if she gets a clear run.
She ran to a good standard last start at this track in a Maiden and has gone close over 1200m at Belmont. Barrier 2 and an on-pace style suit Bunbury.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Angel Express | 4 | William Pike | Jason Miller | 56kg | $1.45 |
| 2nd | 1 | My Danny Boy | 7 | Jarrad Noske | Tiarnna Noske | 59.5kg | $4.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Ruthless Angel | 9 | Chris Parnham | Daniel Morton | 58.5kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Champagne Talks | 2 | Brad Parnham | Chris Stelmach | 58kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Varazze | 8 | Madi Derrick | Phil Naylor | 54kg | $91.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Here The Boom | 6 | Steven Parnham | Neville Parnham | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Kidding Me | 3 | Natasha Faithfull | Samantha Faithfull | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Melody Fair | 1 | Trevor M Andrews | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Quedjinup | 5 | Jason Pateman | 57kg |
On pure ability she is the class of the race, and the slow tempo with a drop in class suits her. Barrier 10 and untested stamina at 2200m stop her being the top pick.
She has the right style for a slow-run staying race and her Northam second was a solid effort in similar company. If she gets a soft lead she can hold on, but she has often faded after setting the pace and will be pressed by Capable Angel.
She drops in class, draws well and should sit in the first six in a slowly run 2200m, the position that wins most often here.
The class drop, good draw and a map that should put her close to the speed suit her. She rarely wins, so each-way is the way to play it.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Consolidated | 7 | Brayden Gaerth | Tara Itzstein | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 5 | Barney Rommel | 9 | Sharni Webster | Tom Wolfe | 54kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Dandy's Gem | 6 | Shaun McGruddy | Embroja-Lee Altieri | 56.5kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Admired | 5 | Laqdar Ramoly | Gary Crispin | 60kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Capable Angel | 10 | Lucy Fiore | Brandon Fiore | 55kg | $4.60 |
| 6th | 8 | Guns Away | 8 | Patrick Carbery | Tania Burns | 55kg | $9.50 |
| 7th | 10 | So Many Stories | 2 | Madi Derrick | Phil Naylor | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Hype Machine | 1 | Steven Parnham | Stefan Vahala | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Hot Like Chili | 4 | Jessica Valas | Graeme Ballantyne | 55kg | $8.50 |
| 10th | 11 | Tokyo Fire | 12 | Shaun O'Donnell | Julie Clements | 55kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Eternal Romance | 3 | Daniel and Ben Pearce | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Worcester | 11 | Dylan Bairstow | 55kg |
The two leaders should make the pace genuinely fast, which helps her finishing style. She is still the top pick.
A progressive type who has been running well against similar company. A good run at Bunbury ten days ago puts him right in this. The light weight and inside draw help, and he should sit handy behind the speed. He lacks the win record of the top pick but has real placing claims.
Two recent trial wins show he is ready. If he can cross from the wide draw and sit just behind the leaders, he holds a strong place in the finish. The wide gate and a jockey with a poor local record hold him back. He is a solid place chance.
A mare who is fit and in decent order, with a pair of placings in recent trials. She can settle handy, which is the best place to be at Bunbury.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Scream | 9 | Sharni Webster | G F Webster | 52.5kg | $3.60 |
| 2nd | 3 | Galway Shawl | 1 | Lucy Fiore | Bruce Watkins | 57.5kg | $1.95 |
| 3rd | 9 | Storm Lord | 2 | Shaun O'Donnell | Tina Glasson | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Queen Aria | 4 | William Pike | Adam Durrant | 55.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Blue Can Talk | 7 | Holly Nottle | Neil Dellar | 54kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Desennea | 5 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Ashlea Stelmach | 59kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Bonditram | 3 | Jefferson Tsang | Brendon Fitzgerald | 53.5kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 8 | Norma Stars | 10 | Tara Atherden | Tina Glasson | 51kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Zouconi | 8 | Jason Lyon | Jason Pateman | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Big Me | 6 | Joey Azzopardi | Rebecca Bayliss | 60.5kg | $61.00 |
Her last two runs were solid, she was beaten only narrowly in a good three-year-old race, and the stable and rider are in strong form at this track. She is the most likely winner, though a small stake is sensible given the poor value.
A genuine front-runner in a race with a moderate tempo and a track that rewards on-pace runners. She ran well at Class 3 over shorter just a few starts ago and gets a light weight. The tougher run at 1650m can be forgiven as a stretch beyond her best.
A reliable placer who runs close to this class and is capable of settling on the speed. Her recent form tells us she belongs in this grade, with a good third at Belmont over 1400m. A lack of wins is a concern and the trials were plain, but she is well drawn to be handy in a moderate tempo and offers solid place value.
Last start's win at Bunbury over 1400m showed a gutsy finish from midfield, and he has plenty of improvement left with minimal racing. In a moderate tempo he can slot in behind the leaders and make a late run.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 | Treasured Legacy | 1 | William Pike | Michael Grantham | 54.5kg | $1.30 |
| 2nd | 2 | Polyvanova | 3 | Gemma Taylor | Mitchell Pateman | 54.5kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Uncle Gerard | 10 | Shaun O'Donnell | Annaya Pateman | 57.5kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 10 | Bella Violetta | 6 | Natasha Faithfull | Keith Reeves | 54.5kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Mean Feat | 2 | Joey Azzopardi | Rebecca Bayliss | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Neap Tide | 8 | Holly Nottle | Adam Durrant | 60kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Valanne Dawn | 12 | Jefferson Tsang | Chris Willis | 54kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Mavis Myrtle | 7 | Brayden Gaerth | Chris Willis | 54.5kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Queen Selyse | 11 | Madi Derrick | Phil Naylor | 54.5kg | $81.00 |
| 10th | 3 | State Of Boom | 4 | Jason Lyon | Jason Pateman | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 9 | More Heroic | 5 | Ebony Johnson | Rebecca Bayliss | 52.5kg | $26.00 |
| 12th | 13 | Runforrob | 14 | Chanel Cooper | Phil Naylor | 53kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Nickelplay | 9 | Neville Parnham | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Bob The Baker | 13 | Darren McAuliffe | 56.5kg |
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