Bunbury   29 Sep 2024
 
GOING: S(6)

MELBOURNE CUP DAY @ BUNBURY ON SALE MAIDEN 1000m

Track: GOOD 4   Rain (Max: 16)   Rail: Out 2m Entire.  

Tricky one to map with a large contingent of first starters but over this trip there is certain to be plenty of early pressure. JUST GIFTED (7) trialled very impressively coming into this event with Pike in the saddle there, who sticks for today's debut. She sat off the speed and got over the top late in the trial, so expect similar tactics today. Looks to have plenty of ability and can make an immediate impact. RON'S FINALFLUTTER (3) showed good ability on debut as a 2YO and was tipped out after the debut effort. She looks to have returned in good order judging by her recent outing and Brad Parnham has stuck with her the whole way through. Can make a statement on resumption. LOVIN' ON ME (8) scored impressively at her most recent trial when scooting away from her rivals in a 1000m heat at Belmont. She maps to get every chance from the draw and if she can bring what she showed at the trials, she'll make her presence felt. TWELVEUNDER (9) and AMARLIME (6) are both debutants who have shown enough at the trials. Both are worth including. SUGGESTED PLAY: Just Gifted can begin her career on a winning note.
1 9x7 RODNEY OH RODNEY
RYAN HILL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
S R Kirkup
Second-up. First start second last of 10 at this track 2yo Swp on February 10 over 1100m, 18 len behind Golden Kathleen with 54kg at $61. Went for a break before returning second last of 8 at Northam Cl1 on September 15 over 1000m, 9 len behind Ahyeahrighto with 53.5kg at $67. Still early in the prep and might need more time.
4
VICTORIA CORVER
Red, White Vee, Red & White hooped sleeves, Red Cap
2 BLOOD SAINT
RHYS RADFORD
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs C J Radford, P Ronan, C L Cox, C Lewis, J S MacCormack, M K Sibraa, M Brown, W Eaton, C J Johns, Miss J N Campbell & D Elliott
Three-year-old gelding (Magnus - No Manners) will no doubt benefit from the four trials prior to his debut today. Was second in a Belmont Park barrier trial over 1000m September 16. Respect any market moves.
8
LISA STAPLES
BLack, Brown Sleeves And Cap
3 2x RON'S FINALFLUTTER
D MORTON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Yarradale Stud (Mgr: Ms L J Sayers)
Resumes from a spell after only one run when made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Belmont Park 2yo Swp on May 25 over 1000m, slow going 2.75 len behind West Star with 55kg at $13. Showed enough in his debut run and recent trial to suggest he can run well in this.
5
B PARNHAM
DARK GREEN, GOLD KNIGHT, GOLD CAP ,DARK GREEN KNIGHT
4 804x BUBBLES IN RIO
D R HARRISON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs J B Harrison, Mrs M L Donovan, Mrs S J Piper, Mrs K S Piper-Hyman, Mrs I M O'Malley, Mrs A Ryan, Mrs D L Justins, Mrs C A Holly, Ms K E Thompson, Mrs K D O'Meara, Mrs S Longmuir, Miss C Longmuir, Mrs N Haynes, Mrs P D Atwell, Ms K Atwell & Mrs G P Humberston
She is resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at this track 2yo Swp March 9 over 1000m, 5 len behind Sir Dreamalot carrying 55kg at $41. On debut eighth of 12 at Ascot 2yo Swp February 3 over 1000m, 7 len behind Golden Vale carrying 54kg at $51. Unlikely to feature.
1
J WHITING
Orange, Yellow Hoops, Quartered Cap
5 9 LIKES TO CHANT
G C BALLANTYNE
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
G C Ballantyne, Mrs D S Ballantyne & Miss C Hommel
Jumped at very long odds at debut, ran last of 9 at Belmont Park 3yo Plate on September 14 over 1200m, 5 len behind Perfect Chant carrying 54kg at $151. Thrown in the deep end on debut and this is much easier.
7
JORDAN TURNER
LIGHT BLUE, MAROON CHECKS AND CAP
6 AMARLIME
ADAM DURRANT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs V Durrant & D W Lawrie
Filly by Dash For Cash making her first appearance. Recent trial form has been pretty solid. Was runner-up in a trial at Lark Hill on September 9 over 950m. Forward showing expected in what looks a suitable race.
10
CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER
Dark Green, Gold Stripes, Quartered Cap
7 JUST GIFTED
MICHAEL GRANTHAM
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Peters)
Michael Grantham trained three-year-old filly lining up for first race start. Won a recent Lark Hill trial. Looks to have plenty of ability and can make a winning start to her career in what looks a suitable race.
6
WILLIAM PIKE
Cerise, White Crossed Sashes, Black Cap
8 LOVIN' ON ME
MITCHELL PATEMAN
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
M J Pateman, M & D Wake (Mgr: D B Wake), C N Wells, S B Withers, M S Harders, G S Ilich, Ms J Wilson, E P Wynne, J J Watson, L P Walton, A W Taylor, D Russell, Ms S L Govey, K French, B Walton, Mrs B Walton, Miss K Walton, Mrs G Walton & S J Artemis
Mitchell Pateman trained three-year-old filly lining up for debut. Won a recent Belmont Park trial. Good draw will assist chances. Was very impressive at the trials recently and is a live chance if she can bring that effort here.
2
HOLLY WATSON
Black, Cerise Maltese Cross, Cerise Sleeves, Quartered Cap
9 TWELVEUNDER
NEVILLE PARNHAM
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
F S Kilner
Filly by Ducimus making her first race start. Recent trial form has been pretty solid. Runner-up in a Belmont Park trial over 1000m on September 16. Has trialled well and can make his presence felt.
9
CHRIS PARNHAM
Yellow, Maroon Seams , SEAMS SLEEVES, Maroon Cap
10 ZARIMBI
G A CRISPIN
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
D J Lockhart, Mrs R L Lockhart, G W Richardson, D Carter, R J Leete, Mrs S L Crispin, T Powell, G D Hodges, Ms E Lockhart & Dr S Soemartopo
Three-year-old filly (King's Troop - Puteri Jewel) has trialled on four occasions leading into today's race. Fifth at Belmont Park in a 1000m trial on September 16. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing.
3
LUCY FIORE
Gold, Dark Blue Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap