Bunbury   07 Jan 2026
 
GOING: G

MGIB HANDICAP 2219m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 27)   Rail: +3m Entire. (Pent: 6.70)  

Moderate pace from Lyn's Star taking it up with Iraychoux and Electric Bec on her back. This is a huge drop in class for WAR MATTERS (2) who ran an excellent race at $101 in a BM66+ at Ascot when last seen, making good ground from back in the field to be beaten 1.75 lengths. A Class 1 here looks exceptional placement having run well in numerous stronger affairs. IRAYCHOUX (1) proved too strong for ELECTRIC BEC (3) when they clashed here on December 18. Iraychoux started $3.40 there and won by just under a length. Electric Bec has since won her maiden too and both have claims. LEAD BY EXAMPLE (8) is stuck on 1 win from 29 starts but could sneak a placing while MAXIMUM IMPACT (9) is another stuck on 1 win (from 58) but could give some cheek with 52kg after the claim. SUGGESTED PLAY: War Matters to win.
1 0x731 IRAYCHOUX
BROCK LEWTHWAITE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs T L Rodwell
Recent form sound. Last start won by 0.9 len at this track Mdn December 18 over 2000m defeating Electric Bec with 58kg at $3.40. Before that 3rd of 12 at this track Mdn on December 7 over 1695m, 1.2 len behind Awesome Force with 58kg at $13. Going the right way and can measure up well.
5
C NICOLL
Black, Green Shamrock, Black, Green And White Striped Sleeves, Black And White Quartered Cap
2 83005 WAR MATTERS
DARREN MCAULIFFE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Impressive Racing Pty Ltd, C Perkins, S Buckingham, K J Buckingham, P Anthonisz, Mrs J Chitty, Mrs D Edwards, C Duff, C Blackwell, J Hilbers, M Winnett, Mrs L McGrath, Mrs R Preedy, Mrs A Rampant, S Gall, Seek & Destroy Racing (M Green), M Franceschini, C Harms, TGIF (D Beriman) & M & D Wake
Last start 5th of 11 at Ascot W/Speed Cup on December 20 over 2100m, 1.75 len behind Rock In Wonder carrying 54kg at $101. The run before that 11th of 16 at Ascot Rtg 54+ on December 10 over 2200m, 5.5 len behind Invincible Thief carrying 57.5kg at $12. Made headway last time. This is much easier, takes beating.
2
CHRIS PARNHAM
Yellow, Red Striped Sleeves And Cap
3 67521 ELECTRIC BEC
BROCK LEWTHWAITE
5YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
D S Martin, Miss S L Mullan, A C Lee, S D Martin, R J Martin, T F Percy, Ms J M P Byrne, Mrs F May & K May
Racing well recently. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 0.6 len at this track Mdn December 28 over 2200m defeating Dandy Flirt with 53kg at $3.80. Before that 2nd of 13 at this track Mdn on December 18 over 2000m, 0.9 len behind Iraychoux with 56kg at $12. Might be able to go on with it now.
7
NATIKA RIORDAN
Orange With White Peace Symbol
4 x4913 LYN'S STAR
RYAN HILL
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
R P Hill, Mrs D Hill, C A Harding, S R Kirkup & L J Clark
Form hard to fault. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Esperance Cl2 on January 2 over 1600m, 4 len behind Zadows Landing with 53.5kg at $10. The start before that won by 1.5 len at Albany Mdn December 26 over 1600m defeating Sea Of Galilee with 54.5kg at $4.20. Rough hope at best.
3
VICTORIA CORVER
Red, White V, Hooped Sleeves
5 89009 AIN'TNOCUREFORLOVE
MEGAN MIDGLEY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
D G Love & Mrs J L Love
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track Mdn on December 28 over 2200m, 15 len behind Electric Bec with 54kg at $61. Before that 11th of 13 at this track Mdn on December 18 over 2000m, 6 len behind Iraychoux carrying 58kg at $101. Rates poorly so happy to avoid.
6
JADE MC NAUGHT
Black, Pink Seams And Cap
6 98x06 ANGEL SHAME
KIRSTEN MELIS
5YO  BR/BL  MARE 54.0KG
Miss K E M Melis
Third-up today. First-up second last of 13 at Belmont Park Cl1 on December 3 over 1650m, 7 len behind Flinders Lane with 51kg at $81. Second-up got back early 6th of 8 at Narrogin Rtg 46+ on December 20 over 1900m, 6 len behind Tak Goes Boom with 55.5kg at $13. Can't recommend until improvement is shown.
1
CHLOE AZZOPARDI
Navy, White Lotus, Navy Sleeves And Cap
7 58x09 ASARKA
BRAD GRAHAM
8YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
B P Graham
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 10th of 12 at this track Cl1 on December 7 over 1400m, 9 len behind God's Grin carrying 54kg at $151. Second-up ran last of 9 at Narrogin Rtg 52+ on December 20 over 1720m, 11 len behind Snip Of Gossip carrying 52.5kg at $51. Outclassed.
9
AVA CATARINO
Yellow, Red Stars, Yellow Cap With Red Stars
8 68666 LEAD BY EXAMPLE
JEREMY EASTHOPE
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
R C Easthope, G D Angwin, B L Francis, B P Hagen, B Pillar, D R Atkin, A T Wilson, C J Holdcroft, A D Wray, M Pybus, P R Satie, G A Muntz, B J Satie, R A O'Callaghan, O P James & A S Morrice
Last start 6th of 10 at Pinjarra Rtg 54+ on December 31 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Pony Up carrying 51.5kg at $13. The start before that from last on the turn 6th of 8 at Pinjarra Rtg 50+ on December 21 over 2000m, 4 len behind Let Sparks Fly carrying 54kg at $16. Going okay, place chance.
4
LUCY FIORE
Dark Blue, Yellow Diamond Sash, White Sleeves, Yellow Diamond Armbands, Quartered Cap
9 08294 MAXIMUM IMPACT
BRUNO MONTELEONE
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
B Monteleone
At the latest run 4th of 8 at Narrogin Rtg 46+ on December 20 over 1900m, 1.1 len behind Tak Goes Boom with 55.5kg at $8.50. Before that second last of 10 at Ascot Cl1 on December 10 over 1600m, 10 len behind Seven Candles with 51kg at $91. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Minor chance.
8
HOLLY NOTTLE
Lime Green, Black Stars, Lime Green And Black Quartered Cap