Bunbury   12 Jul 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

TABTOUCH WESTSPEED PLATINUM HANDICAP 1400m

Track: HVY9   Rain (Max: 15)   Rail: +3m Entire Cutaway in straight.  

Bartime should find the front with Stylish Lord and Success Play on his heels. BARTIME (7) was too good on the Heavy deck two starts ago, but lost no admirers last start when beaten 1.5L. He'll be up front again from barrier 8 and a wet track plays right into his hands. Will take plenty of catching if he gets it all his own way. HISTORY WON'T CARE (6) flew home last start at Pinjarra and the slight rise in trip is a big tick for him. He boasts a strong third-up record and while he has drawn out again, he looks ready to go to the next level. Expecting him to be flying home late in the race. SUCCESS PLAY (3) resumes today from a 112-day break and his recent trial suggests he's ready to go first-up. He worked through the grades nicely last campaign and Chris Parnham sticks from the latest trial. Can put his best foot forward. ASPHALT (8) scored a dominant maiden win last start at this track and trip and while he is up in grade, he has to be included. STYLISH LORD (1) is back in grade now and looks a winning hope on recent form. SUGGESTED PLAY: Bartime can go a couple better this time.
1 13238 STYLISH LORD
RUSSELL STEWART
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs A L Stewart, K R Stewart & J A Stewart
Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 14 at Pinjarra Rtg 70+ on June 28 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Drakaina with 56.5kg at $6. The run before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on May 3 over 1500m, slow going 0.8 len behind Correct Choice carrying 58.5kg at $3.80. Will find this easier and a better run in on the cards.
12
AMY JO HAYES
Black, White Checked Sash And Cap
2 x7600 BONDI BUBBLES
DAVID HARRISON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs J B Harrison, Mrs S J Piper, Mrs K S Piper-Hyman, Mrs J N M Triscari, Miss P Dodd, Mrs C A Holly, Mrs N Haynes, Mrs T Nock, Mrs I M O'Malley, Mrs A Ryan, Mrs L J Roney & Mrs L Smith
At the latest run 13th of 16 at Northam 0Mwly on June 25 over 1400m, 8 len behind Platinum Shot carrying 56kg at $61. The race before that second last of 13 at Pinjarra Scarpside Westspeed Plat on June 7 over 1200m, 5 len behind History Won't Care carrying 61kg at $61. Not one of the major players.
4
JARRAD NOSKE
Orange And Yellow Hoops, Quartered Cap
3 5714x SUCCESS PLAY
NEVILLE PARNHAM
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms D A Dillon, Mrs J D Parnham & Mrs C A Parnham
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ March 22 over 1600m, 2 len behind Correct Choice carrying 58.5kg at $6. First up last campaign seventh of 10 at Ascot Rtg 64+ January 11 over 1200m, 3 len behind Angel Undercover carrying 54kg at $51. Good signs last campaign and his recent trial suggests he's back on song.
9
CHRIS PARNHAM
Yellow, Maroon Crossed Sashes And Cap
4 x77x2 CRUISE TO VICTORY
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
L Vinci, C D Dale, Ms J C El-Saleh, Mrs G Vinci, R Piromalli, Mrs D L Piromalli, P Ebbs, Mrs B R Ebbs, D Piromalli & Miss C Acciano
Second run back. First-up after five months 2nd of 16 at Pinjarra Grad Hcp 60+ on June 28 over 1300m, long-neck behind God's Gate carrying 57kg at $151. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Ascot Westspeed 0Mwly on February 8 over 1400m, 4 len behind Red Tori with 58.5kg at $9. One of the better chances.
5
WILLIAM PIKE
Gold With Black W, Horse Overlay, Gold Sleeves With Black Seam, Gold Cap
5 16x60 ELBOW LOUNGE
BRUCE WATKINS
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 58.0KG
George Dennis Nominees Pty Ltd (Mgr: N J Dennis)
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 6th of 10 at this track Cl3 on June 11 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Spectacular Park with 58.5kg at $7.50. Second-up second last of 13 at Northam Cl3 on June 25 over 1100m, 7 len behind Santanova carrying 58.5kg at $19. Must lift.
7
TAJ DYSON
Red, Black And White Hooped Sleeves
6 93x13 HISTORY WON'T CARE
JASON MILLER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs S E Miller, D J Nelson, Go Charlie (Mgr: L J Dwyer), R C Joy, M J Nelson, R Dewson & J B King
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming won by a neck at Pinjarra Scarpside Westspeed Plat June 7 over 1200m defeating Sunny Honey with 57kg at $4.40. Second-up settled towards the rear 3rd of 16 at Pinjarra Grad Hcp 60+ on June 28 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind God's Gate carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. Good from well back last start and he has room for improvement third-up.
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CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER
Maroon, Black Hoops, Maroon Cap
7 50713 BARTIME
BRETT POPE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
A Mihalopoulos
Racing well recently. Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 13 at Pinjarra Grad Hcp 60+ on July 5 over 1412m, slow going 1.5 len behind Fancy Red carrying 57kg at $6.50. The run before that won by 2.5 len at Pinjarra Westspeed Plat June 21 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating He's Gold with 56kg at $8.50. On the quick turnaround and strikes a winnable race.
8
HOLLY WATSON
Green, Black Maltese Cross, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
8 9221 ASPHALT
JOSHUA KRISPYN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Miss B J Sargent, Miss K E Lally & B J O'Connor
Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; won by 7 len at this track Mdn July 6 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Bella Violetta carrying 58kg at $2.20. The run before that 2nd of 10 at this track Westspeed Plat on June 14 over 1690m, slow going 0.9 len behind Master Tactician carrying 58kg at $9.50. Creates plenty of interest off a dominant maiden win and has to be in calculations.
1
B PARNHAM
Red, Green Strips, Black Sleeves, Green Cuffs, Black Cap
9 7x0x0 CIVVY STREET
SEAN & JAKE CASEY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
B J Durran & Mrs J H Durran
Racing second-up today. Last run 12th of 16 at Northam Rtg 46+ on June 26 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Where's My Lunch with 59kg at $26. At only start last preparation 13th of 16 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on December 21 over 1600m, 8 len behind Profit Pocket with 52.5kg at $51. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes.
6
BRAYDEN GAERTH
Gold, White Spots, Gold Cap, White Spots
10 46436 FORTUNE'S LUCK
ADAM DURRANT
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
R M Cosgrove & Mrs T M Cosgrove
At the latest run 6th of 11 at Pinjarra Westspeed Plat on June 21 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Bartime carrying 55kg at $5.50. The race before that came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Northam Cl5 on June 12 over 1300m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Cross Statement carrying 51kg at $19. Nicely placed and can measure up.
13
LUCY FIORE
White, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
11 38635 CLASSIC RULER
CHRIS STELMACH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
J T Stelmach & W D Kendall
Most recently 5th of 9 at this track Cl1 on June 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Repeater carrying 56.5kg at $6. The race before that 3rd of 13 at Belmont Park Cl1 on May 21 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Mighty Hosanna with 56.5kg at $10. Rates highly and is worth including.
3
JADE MC NAUGHT
Lime Green, Black Diamond, Lime Green Cap
12 640x3 HE'S ARCHIE
CHRIS STELMACH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
J T Stelmach, P W Ward & Mrs L E Ward
Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 13 at Northam Cl3 on June 25 over 1100m, 3 len behind Santanova with 55.5kg at $51. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 4th of 14 at Belmont Park Cl3 on November 13 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Bartime carrying 56kg at $21. Good return but others rate better.
2
A HEARN
Lime Green, Black Diamond, Lime Green Cap
13 70x59 PAZZO CAVALLO
JAYCE BUCKLEY
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
G Cianciosi
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming second last in a small field at York on April 21 over 1100m, slow going 4.5 len behind Just Gifted carrying 58kg at $12. Last start second last of 10 at this track Cl3 on June 11 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Spectacular Park with 54kg at $151. Will need to do a bit more.
11
KESHAW DHURUN
Dark Blue, White Crossed Sashes, Cerise Sleeves And Cap