Bunbury   14 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

PRINCE OF WALES HOTEL PLATE 1000m

Track: SOFT 5   Rain (Max: 17)   Rail: +3m entire.  

Genuine tempo with Baby Pearl leading the way. PURE EXCESS (7) jumped favourite on debut down the Pinjarra Straight and flew home, beaten 0.7L over this trip. She maps for a much better run this time around with Pike remaining in the saddle. Looks right up to the mark and with improvement expected, she can get the job done this time. BABY PEARL (2) has shown plenty in his two runs to begin his career, just tiring from up on the speed first-up a fortnight ago. That figure puts holds him in good stead however with improvement expected now. Can roll to the font and give his rivals something to chase. AWESOME FORCE (3) is on debut for the Ross Price stable and has shown good signs at the trials coming into this. Maps for a kind run under Azzopardi and can feature on debut. Brad Parnham rides CAPE LEEUWIN (4) instead of Awesome Force which is worth noting. Was sharp in a 400m trial recently and has to be included. SHAQADAKTAL (5) was very good in a recent Lark Hill hit out and is not to be discounted. SUGGESTED PLAY: Pure Excess makes plenty of appeal.
1 519x6 OUR NAUGHTY SECRET
STEVE WOLFE
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs M Wolfe, Mrs J A Carter, Ms P M Johnson, Ms J C Pettersen, Mrs L K Read, Mrs D Wilson, Mrs K E Barras, Ms K J Dill-Macky, Ms P A Hann, Mrs C Evans, Mrs J Peebles & Ms H Y Chan
Second-up. First-up after four months 6th of 9 at Pinjarra Scarpside 2yo Swp on May 31 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Rostislav carrying 57kg at $41. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Ascot 2yo Swp on January 4 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Do I Feel Lucky with 54kg at $31. No easier this time and is likely to struggle.
6
NATASHA FAITHFULL
Light Blue, Red Maltese Cross
2 2x3 BABY PEARL
COLIN WEBSTER
2YO  BR/BL  GELDING 56.0KG
B J Bowen, G J Bowen, B R McDowall, I R Stevenson, M Terry, G J Lynch, J E Staiger, Miss L A Bowen & Mrs L Mcdowall
Third race start. Promising on debut rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 9 at Ascot 2yo Swp on January 11 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Luana Miss with 57kg at $7. Went for a spell before returning sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Pinjarra Scarpside 2yo Swp on May 31 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Rostislav with 57kg at $4.80. Big run fresh and he'll be better for that effort.
7
T TURNER
Black, Lilac Sash And Sleeves, Yellow Cap
3 AWESOME FORCE
ROSS PRICE
2YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
F J P Fiore & Mrs J G Fiore
Gelding by Admire Mars on debut. Won trial at Lark Hill over 950m on June 3. Showed positive signs at the trials and he can put his best foot forward on debut.
3
J AZZOPARDI
Dark Blue, Gold And White Band And Armbands, Black Collar And Cuffs, White Cap
4 CAPE LEEUWIN
DARREN MCAULIFFE
2YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Impressive Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K S Berry), J D McIntosh, Miss A L Erceg, K Parker, C M Perkins, GR Walker, P J Athanitis, N M Howat, L G Rowland, J Burke, Ms D E Hagan, J A Hagan & G McLearie
Gelding by I'm All The Talk facing the starter for the first time. Won a Lark Hill trial over 400m on June 3. Needs some luck from the draw but has shown talent at the trials.
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B PARNHAM
Yellow, Red Striped Sleeves And Cap
5 SHAQADAKTAL
MISTY BAZELEY
2YO  BROWN  RIG 56.0KG
Mrs M L Bazeley, A M Bazeley, T J Gillard, J Pereira, G A Bishop & M Kolman
Misty Bazeley trained two-year-old colt lining up for first race start. Won a recent Lark Hill trial. Good draw will assist chances. Can play a role from the inside barrier.
1
HOLLY WATSON
Black, White Checks, Maroon Collar And Cuffs, Checked Cap
6 8x6x LONDON'S RASCAL
RYAN HILL
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
R P Hill & K Hill
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign ran last in a small field at Ascot 2yo W/Speed Pln on December 21 over 1000m, 25 len behind Castle Road with 54kg at $31. When resuming last campaign 8th of 10 at Ascot 2yo Plate on October 12 over 1000m, 6 len behind Capitola carrying 55kg at $81. Was runner-up in a trial at Belmont Park on June 9 over 1000m. Will take great benefit from this run.
4
VICTORIA CORVER
White, Royal Blue Stripes, White Sleeves, 3 Royal Blue Diamonds, White Cap
7 3 PURE EXCESS
DANIEL MORTON
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Oakland Park Stud (Mgr: N G Duncan)
Was well-supported at debut, ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at Pinjarra Scarpside 2yo Mdn on May 28 over 1000m, 0.7 len behind Flying Frankie with 55kg at $2.20. Very good on debut and can get the job done from an inside barrier.
2
WILLIAM PIKE
Yellow, Black Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
8 FLICK'N RUBIES
MACK HALL
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
M P Coombs, Ms T L Hughes, Mrs P J Russell, R J T Russell, Mrs J E Coombs, P R Coombs, M J D Hall, R D Hall, R Bernardo Jr, D M Camin, D R Denehey, B J Colegate, D W Gregory, S M Gregory, G W Gregory & A D Walker
First starter by Hi World out of Validation. Has a total of three trials leading in today's debut. Has the pedigree so worth watching for any market confidence.
5
LUKE CAMPBELL
Brown, Light Blue Armband, Light Blue Cap
9 ZALI'S GIFT
BRANDON FIORE
2YO  B/BR  FILLY 54.0KG
Fiore Park (Mgr: B P Fiore), M D Martell, Mrs C A Warwick, Ms L Roberts, A C Martell, J M Clarke, F Panetta, J Panetta, S Naninga, L M Chapman & Mrs N Chapman
Brandon Fiore trained two-year-old filly lining up for first race start. Won a recent trial at Lark Hill. Prefer to see under race conditions.
9
LUCY FIORE
Black, Red Flower, Yellow Bees On Sleeves