Bunbury   06 Jul 2025
 
GOING: H(9)

SWAN DRAUGHT HANDICAP 1200m

Track: Soft 7   Rain (Max: 18)   Rail: True. (Pent: 7.60)  

Expect a strong tempo with King Cartel pressing on from an outside draw, with Estimator nearby. SANTANOVA (5) looks a progressive filly and got the job done by 0.8L at Northam last time out. It looks as though she's ready to go on with the job and the slight rise in trip shouldn't be an issue. Chris Parnham sticks and she looks poised to strike once again. LINDEN'S GOLD (3) drops back in trip again after being caught late in the race. He didn't have the best of luck there however and now Pike hops in the saddle. Sure to go close if he can run up to his latest figures. IMAPAGETHREE GIRL (9) hit the line nicely at Kalgoorlie last start and draws better this time with Fiore now doing the steering. She's a third-up winner in the past and she can play a major role in the outcome. DUKE OF WELLINGTON (11) wasn't beaten far here last start and the form out of that race has worked out well. Has to be included. ZOUBOLTZ (8) can sit closer this time around and the from coming from his last start has stacked up well. Include. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Santanova.
1 618x0 KING CARTEL
MITCHELL PATEMAN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
S J Artemis, A W Bradbury, D Gibson, R Hindle, R S Humphries, Mrs D Gregor, S Knox, G Dellera, G J Artemis, J Chandler, D Holloway, M G Paratore, C Sheehan, C N Wells, J Heuer, A D Pomfret, A W Taylor, D Russell, K Wells & M & D Wake (Mgr: D B Wake)
Second-up. First-up after four months raced on the pace before fading 10th of 13 at Pinjarra Scarpside Westspeed Plat on June 7 over 1200m, 4 len behind History Won't Care with 61kg at $14. Previously second-up 3rd of 15 at Ascot Westspeed Heat on November 23 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Janny with 60kg at $5.50. Has won second up before but others are going much better.
11
CHANEL COOPER
Black, Cerise Maltese Cross And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
2 x76x0 ESTIMATOR
JADE TANGAROA
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M A Epis & R T Harper
Second-up. First-up after six months second last of 13 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on June 14 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind En Plein Air with 58.5kg at $20. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Albany Rtg 70+ on December 12 over 1100m, 5 len behind Oxbridge carrying 56kg at $8. Rates highly and expected to do much better with that run under his belt.
3
BRAYDEN GAERTH
Yellow, Black V, Black And Lime Green Striped Sleeves, Yellow Cap
3 x0146 LINDEN'S GOLD
TAKAHIDE IKENUSHI
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
T Ikenushi & P Kenney
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Northam Cl5 on June 12 over 1300m, slow going 1.75 len behind Cross Statement with 58.5kg at $8.50. The race before that 4th of 11 at Northam 0Mwly on June 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Simply Thinkin' with 59kg at $12. Will be hard to beat.
12
WILLIAM PIKE
Lt Blue, Royal Blue Star Outline With Letter "I", Royal Blue Sleeves, Lt Blue Cap, Royal Blue Stars
4 0x3x7 SIMPLE LOGIC
MERYL HAYLEY
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
J L Davies
Second-up today. Last start second last of 8 at Kalgoorlie Rtg 70+ on June 15 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Playthatfunkymusic carrying 51.5kg at $11. At only start last preparation tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Geraldton Rtg 70+ on October 3 over 1113m, 1.5 len behind Patchwork carrying 55kg at $2.50. Fitter and can do a lot better.
10
LAQDAR RAMOLY
Maroon, Black And White Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
5 43x21 SANTANOVA
MICHAEL LANE
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
Canal Enterprises (Mgr: P Z Capararo), D J Bourke, M A Cooper, C Crick, S Gammon, J M Green, Ms S Pickett, Mrs F F Whife, Ms H M Rossiter, R C Stephens, Ms A Tan, P Z Capararo, T Johnston, C J T Warner, K Potter, T M Brogan-Henry, M J C McLlheney & B S McManus
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 11 at this track Cl1 on June 11 over 1000m, on a slow track; neck behind The Calabrese carrying 59kg at $2.20. Last start favourite; won by 0.8 len at Northam Cl3 June 25 over 1100m defeating Scenic George carrying 57.5kg at $2.20. Expected to measure up.
9
CHRIS PARNHAM
Maroon, Dark Blue Checks
6 36020 STORM COMMANDER
JOHNATHON JACHMANN
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
J D Jachmann & M D Jachmann
Last start struggled in the run home; 11th of 15 at Pinjarra Rtg 66+ on June 21 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Arcadia Knight with 54kg at $101. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Pinjarra Scarpside W/Speed Final on May 31 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Kelvinater with 57.5kg at $101. Looks tested again this line-up.
5
CHLOE AZZOPARDI
Red, Black Diamonds, Black Armbands, Quartered Cap
7 7x80x VITAL GEM
D E PHILP
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
E D Philp, Mrs F D Philp, D M Philp & Mrs C L V Corver
Resuming after a break of 17 months. Finished off last campaign tenth of 16 at Belmont Park Cl3 February 7 2024 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Our Nemesis with 58kg at $26. First up last campaign eighth of 12 at Pinjarra Cl3 C&G January 17 2024 over 1200m, 7 len behind Swear To God with 58.5kg at $21. Will take great benefit from this run.
1
VICTORIA CORVER
Dark Blue, Orange Lightning Bolt And Cuff And Lightning Bolt Cap
8 47164 ZOUBOLTZ
NEVILLE PARNHAM
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
N D Parnham, Mrs C A Parnham, M J Fagan, M J Evans, M A Bates, J Smith & R F Warn
At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track 0Mwly on June 11 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Haida Gwaii with 56.5kg at $26. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ on April 26 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Camera Action with 57kg at $21. Can turn things around.
4
LUKE CAMPBELL
Yellow, Maroon Seams And Cap
9 x5x34 IMAPAGETHREE GIRL
MACK HALL
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Miss C Young, R D Hall, Kratzie Racing No.2 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), T L Brown, M Neville, Roz & Doz Racing (Mgr: R D Falconer) & I Barbour
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 7 at Northam Cl3 on June 4 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Empress Of India with 58kg at $13. Last start 4th of 11 at Kalgoorlie Rtg 58+ on June 15 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Secret Attire with 55kg at $9. Definite winning hope.
6
LUCY FIORE
White, Old Gold Diagonal Hearts, Sleeves And Cap
10 8700x OUTFIELD
STEVEN BURTON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
S D Burton & Miss J Gray
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl5 January 12 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Our Mate Archie carrying 57kg at $19. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 4.5 len win. This track Cl3 C&G June 2 2024 over 1200m slow track defeating Jelly Can Run carrying 58.5kg at $4.50. Hard to have until the form swings in a positive direction.
7
A HEARN
Cerise, Royal Blue Horseshoe, Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
11 0x422 DUKE OF WELLINGTON
BOB MCPHERSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
R C McPherson & Mrs J A McPherson
Recent form sound. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track Cl3 on June 11 over 1200m, slow going 0.8 len behind Spectacular Park carrying 56kg at $11. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl3 on May 28 over 1200m, neck behind Azena carrying 55.5kg at $18. Major player.
2
NATIKA RIORDAN
Pink, Brown Sash, Royal Blue Armbands And Quartered Cap
12 39068 FIRST LAW
JOHNATHON JACHMANN
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
M D Jachmann
Most recently 8th of 16 at Northam 0Mwly on June 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind Platinum Shot carrying 54kg at $71. The run before that eased back early on 6th of 11 at Northam 0Mwly on June 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Simply Thinkin' with 54kg at $41. Prepared to risk in this line-up.
8
JADE MC NAUGHT
Red, Black Diamonds And Armbands, Quartered Cap