Bunbury 12 Jul 2025
GOING: H(8)
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CUPRUM DISTILLERY PLATE 1000m Track: HVY9 Rain (Max: 15) Rail: +3m Entire Cutaway in straight. |
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Plenty of first starters engaged which muddies the map a little. It is fair to assume a keen tempo. Good 2YO race and it's hard not to be impressed with what we saw from TWISTED STEEL (1) on debut. He'd trialled like a sharp horse coming in, but he put his rivals to the sword impressively at Northam. The wide draw adds an extra element, but Pike sticks and he can repeat the dose. GIRLS ON FIRE (5) showed enough in her debut campaign and wasn't beaten far in the Magic Millions at Pinjarra to end last campaign. Her trials coming into this have been strong and she looks to get her chance from a good gate. Looks set to go to another level now. SHERPA EXPRESS (3) has looked good at the trials coming into this and draws the inside on debut. Brad Parnham hasn't ridden him at the trials, though he hops on for his debut effort and it wouldn't surprise to see him right there at the finish. MALOLO (7) has claims with CJP in the saddle. SUGGESTED PLAY: Twisted Steel can remain unbeaten.
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TWISTED STEEL
SIMON A MILLER 2YO BR/BL GELDING 57.0KG R A Griffiths, M J Griffiths, M R Hulse, A Calginari, W M Jolly, P D Sangalli, R M Koch, M J Koch, Sophie's Gift (Mgr: N Hawke), Esquin (Mgr: S J Quinlivan), Get On Now (Mgr: G M Johnson), G M Johnson, S A Roper, Swan Valley Racing (Mgr: G M Johnson), P M Sonntag & P Heeney Claiming his maiden victory on debut; favourite; scored a big 4 len win at Northam 2yo Mdn June 25 over 1100m defeating Bradbury's Moment with 57kg at $1.90. Very impressive winner on debut and he can go on with the job. |
6 WILLIAM PIKE |
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HUBBLE'S DRAGON
DANIEL MORTON 2YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Mrs C L Morton, P V Walsh, W J Beament, S Blacksell, D F Harris, J Stewart, M A Burge, A J L Durnin, Esquin (Mgr: SJ Quinlivan), M Ferrero, Grandad's Gift Syndicate (Mgr: LD De Clifford), Mrs S Hewitt, Mrs G Howell, P Howell, Mrs D N Pratt, Mrs M M De Clifford, D J De Clifford, D Spence & Ms RD Wake On debut. Two-year-old gelding by Deep Field out of Longduan. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 1000m at Belmont Park June 23. Profiles well and a bold run is expected. |
4 CHRIS PARNHAM |
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SHERPA EXPRESS
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE 2YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Oakland Park Stud (Mgr: N G Duncan), Mrs D L Pearce, Mrs M L Litton & Hamlin Bay Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S Litton) Two-year-old gelding (Blue Point - Sherpa Lass). Daniel & Ben Pearce has him ready for this with three recent trials prior to his debut today. Ran 3rd in a trial at Belmont Park over 1000m on June 23. Shown enough at the trials to suggest he can run a cheeky race on debut. |
1 B PARNHAM |
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SLIP THE JAB
LUKE FERNIE 2YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG L K Fernie, K Doak, Miss M Manfredini, G J Fleay, Mrs M Fleay, P Fleay, B Fleay, T C Flematti, P W Flematti, W Golding & D Hartigan Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when ran last of 13 at Ascot 2yo Swp on February 1 over 1100m, 32 len behind Strideaway with 56kg at $10. Returns a gelding now and can feature if he runs up to his trial form. |
5 BRAYDEN GAERTH |
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GIRLS ON FIRE
MICHAEL LANE 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Ms A Tan, Champagne Dolls (T Edwards), SLIPP 'C (Mgr: P Mayfield), Mrs J Walsh, Eileens (Mgr: Mrs P Johnston), Mrs R Reeves, L Turner, Mrs X Shen, Ms L Kang, Ms A Cliff, Mrs C Hurst, Berry and Co (Mgr: Mrs A Warner), Ms L Britton, Miss B Chisholm, Mrs P J Schmidt, Ms R Wake, Ms S Pickett & A Bassett Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign fourth of 14 at Pinjarra in the LR 2yo M Millions February 15 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Do I Feel Lucky with 55kg at $31. On debut third of 9 at Ascot 2yo Swp January 11 over 1000m, 4 len behind Luana Miss carrying 55kg at $8.50. Showed some ability in her debut campaign and can put her best foot forward. |
3 LUCY FIORE |
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KENTUCKY DRIVE
JORDAN ROLFE 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG J Rolfe Facing the starter for the first time. Two-year-old filly by Maschino out of American Choice. At the most recent trial finished fifth on June 23 at Belmont Park over 1000m. Watch for any market moves. |
2 J AZZOPARDI |
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MALOLO
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE 2YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG Mrs D L Pearce, Ms E E Giles & Mrs C Pearce Two-year-old filly making debut by Ducimus out of Gold For Sally. Was second in a Lark Hill barrier trial over 950m June 30. Profiles well and a bold run is expected. |
7 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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NISTIRITH
DION LUCIANI 2YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG S Hearnden-Hunter Filly by Safeguard making her first appearance. Won a Belmont Park trial over 400m on July 7. Prefer to see how she performs under race conditions. |
4 HOLLY WATSON |
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PAINT IT RED
HAYDEN BALLANTYNE 2YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG Mrs A Ballantyne, Ms D Marshall, Mrs A Pink, Mrs S Badger, Mrs K Miles, Ms C Dawson, Ms M Cox, Mrs J Van Rooyen, Mrs L Wilson, Ms S Owen, Miss B Prukiss, Mrs M Clarkson, Mrs M Dawson, Fast Lane Fillies (Ms R Hardman), Bubbles and Banter 1 (G Dyer), Mrs P Goodlife, Mrs S O'Brien & Miss J Conley Hayden Ballantyne trained two-year-old filly lining up for first race start. Won a recent Lark Hill trial. Facing a stiff test. |
5 NATASHA FAITHFULL |
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