Bunbury   11 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

BUNBURY FORD HANDICAP 1200m

Track: SOFT 5   Clouds (Max: 16)   Rail: +6m with a cutaway.  

Lucky I Am should lead but there are a few other speedy types who can keep her honest. LUCKY I AM (6) made it back-to-back wins last start at Belmont and has really hit her straps The 3kg claim comes in handy and the form out of her last start has been superb, with three winners from 6 starters since. Can take up the running again and prove very hard to mow down. SUPIDO EXPRESS (2) didn't come up last campaign and was put away after just a couple of runs. He'd shown promise in his debut campaign and he looks to be back on song judging by his recent trial. Maps for a lovely run and can bounce back to his best. BLUE PEPPER (8) resumes for Team Williams with Pike in the saddle. She was an odds-on winner in impressive fashion to end last campaign and will be fitter for a couple of quiet trials. Looks very untapped and can make a statement. AMARLIME (4) is racing in good order recently and has to be included coming back to 1200m. CASH FLOW (5) has trialled well coming into this and can resume on a positive note. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Lucky I Am in the opener.
1 7x336 CATCH CARTER
MERYL HAYLEY
3YO  GR/CH  GELDING 60.0KG
S E Flemming, N E Thompson, Ms D L Giblett, K M Leamy, W B Davies, A J Stewart & J L Davies
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Pinjarra Scarpside 3yo Plate on May 31 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Pond Master with 57kg at $12. The race before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Belmont Park Grad Hcp 60+ on May 17 over 1200m, 2 len behind Sky Duke carrying 56kg at $3.30. Hard to see him winning this with form like that.
2
LAQDAR RAMOLY
Maroon, Black And White Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
2 2x87x SUPIDO EXPRESS
MITCHELL PATEMAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
B L McRostie & Mrs J M McRostie
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Ascot 3yo 0Mwly December 18 over 1200m, 5 len behind Housewife with 59.5kg at $7.50. First up last campaign second last of 9 at Ascot 3yo Plate December 7 over 1000m, 5 len behind Nonesospicy carrying 57kg at $9.50. Looks all set for a bright return.
4
JARRAD NOSKE
Cerise, Dark Blue Stars
3 11x72 SURF PATROL
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), Lynward Park Stud (Mgr: E Van Heemst), Mrs S Clark, G W Guelfi, J G Ferguson, A G Tuxford, T K Cargill, L D Finnerty, H2O Racing (Mgr: D Papalia), S W Crane, M Wilton, R C Williams, C Mcdonald & Ms S Honschooten
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 7th of 9 at Ascot Cl3 on April 30 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Romming Danger carrying 57.5kg at $8. Last start 2nd of 8 at Belmont Park 3yo 0Mwly on May 21 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Lucky I Am with 59kg at $21. Featured in the Stewards' Report last time when second over 1200m at Belmont Park.
9
B PARNHAM
Red, Green Maltese Cross And Cap
4 67122 AMARLIME
ADAM DURRANT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Mrs V Durrant & D W Lawrie
Useful type. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Pinjarra 3yo 0Mwly on May 14 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Rally The Troops with 57.5kg at $4.40. The race before that 2nd of 12 at Ascot 3yo 0Mwly on April 30 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Main Act with 59kg at $5. Worth following up.
7
ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER
Dark Green, Gold Stripes, Quartered Cap
5 1828x CASH FLOW
MERYL HAYLEY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J L Davies & N E Thompson
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Ascot 3yo Plate January 4 over 1400m, 10 len behind Noahquintilly carrying 56kg at $9. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Geraldton Mdn November 27 over 1100m defeating Fire The Guard carrying 56kg at $2.30. Has claims if presented on song.
8
JADE MC NAUGHT
Maroon, Black And White Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
6 22611 LUCKY I AM
JIM P TAYLOR
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Mrs T Taylor, Mrs LP Taylor, I K Russell, Ms K M Haynes, P C Quartermaine, Mrs K Pomphrey, M C Addison, Kurrumbola Racing (Mgr: J A C Little), J Maas & Mrs J C Maas
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 0.7 len at Belmont Park 3yo 0Mwly May 21 over 1200m defeating Surf Patrol carrying 57kg at $5.50. The race before that won by 1.5 len at Northam Mdn May 11 over 1100m defeating Won For The Girls with 55.5kg at $1.65. Top chance again.
6
CHANEL COOPER
White, Gold T Inside Horseshoe, Dark Blue Collar, Chevrons Sleeves And Cap, Gold Horseshoes
7 516x6 JELLYBEAN JONES
STEVE WOLFE
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
S J Wolfe, G D Hann, W Clark, R T Burns, R Pettitt, B V Haley, N Hann, S Telfer & L B Hurley
Second run back. First-up after six months ran last in a small field at Pinjarra Scarpside 3yo 0Mwly on May 28 over 1000m, 9 len behind Art Session with 55kg at $81. Previously second-up won by a nose at Albany Mdn November 16 over 1240m defeating Written Sin with 56kg at $6.50. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes.
3
LUKE CAMPBELL
Light Blue, Red Maltese Cross
8 471x BLUE PEPPER
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
Rapid Equine (Mgr: N D Irvine), Ridgeport (Mgr: E S Guagliardo), M A Fahey, R Homsany, Horseshoe Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R N Russell), D A Jeary, C W Chalwell, C O'Brien, Two Fillies Stud (Mgr: N A Tufilli), Yarradale Stud (Mgr: Ms L J Sayers), S R Homsany & A D Homsany
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign winning won by 1.75 len this track 3yo Mdn December 22 over 1400m defeating Who Saz Yes carrying 55kg at $1.85. On debut fourth of 14 at this track 3yo Mdn November 14 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Helluva Goddess carrying 55kg at $11. Looks all set for a effective return.
5
WILLIAM PIKE
Gold With Black W, Horse Overlay, Gold Sleeves With Black Seam, Gold Cap
9 x1895 GASPARDO
STEVE WOLFE
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
S J Wolfe, G D Hann, N W Carter, Wee Big Pint (Mgr: E J A Murphy), G T Evans, D S Fyfe, NATSONE (Mgr: P Atkinson), Rose Point Racing (Mgr: J S Deacon), N Hann, H N Welsh & P D Cash
Most recently led to the turn then faded 5th of 9 at Belmont Park 3yo Hcp 61+ on May 24 over 1400m, 5 len behind Elite Missile carrying 55kg at $51. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at Albany Cl2 on May 16 over 1230m, 9 len behind Puro with 56.5kg at $3.40. Prepared to overlook.
1
NATASHA FAITHFULL
Light Blue, Red Maltese Cross
10 x3476 PINGERS
MISTY BAZELEY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
A M Bazeley & Mrs M L Bazeley
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at this track Cl1 on June 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Run Pattie Run with 54kg at $10. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 7th of 9 at Belmont Park 3yo Hcp 61+ on May 24 over 1400m, 8 len behind Elite Missile carrying 55kg at $21. Not keen on her chances.
9
AVA CATARINO
Black, White Horseshoe With A B, Red Sleeves, White Cap