BUNBURY AW   31 Jul 2025
 
GOING: N

PAUL IANNELLO HANDICAP 1275m

Track: Good     Rail: True.  

Something Royal to take charge ahead of Three Grand at a solid tempo. SOMETHING ROYAL (8) was solid first-up at Northam in a CL3 and usually improves with a run under her belt. The inside draw is a big tick with the claim of Cooper also coming in handy. Can sit close to the speed and give a bold sight in front. SCENIC GEORGE (4) disappointed last start on the Turf course here, but that was in Saturday grade where the track played funky. Should get a fairer go of it here and up in trip looks a smart play. Expecting him to be in the finish. GLOBAL TRIP (6) was too good last start and can repeat the dose. CLASSIC RULER (13) won't be far away and is worth including in multiples. SUGGESTED PLAY: Something Royal goes on top.
1 1x966 CHINO LA DIVA
DANIEL O'CONNOR
4YO  B/BR  MARE 60.0KG
A J Anderson, L E Coleman, Miss J R Taylor, Fishing Time (Mgr: Ms D Diamantis), Ms C E Adams, Mrs V M Adams, Mrs V Nott, S Bowler, E J Fitzgerald & Mrs D N Pratt
Most recently did the work up front then tired 6th of 13 at Bunbury Grad Hcp 60+ on July 19 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Little Silver with 56.5kg at $20. Before that 6th of 11 at Pinjarra Westspeed 0Mwly on July 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind On Patrol with 57.5kg at $21. Worth following up.
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J WHITING
Pink, Grey Shamrock
2 25x17 COONDLE
LOU LUCIANI
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
L P Luciani & The Kelly Gang (Mgr: Ms K S Kelly)
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.2 len at Bunbury 3yo 0Mwly June 18 over 1000m in soft going defeating Girls Day Out with 59kg at $13. Second-up raced on the pace before fading 7th of 9 at Pinjarra 3yo Hcp 61+ on July 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Main Act with 57kg at $10. Might struggle again.
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Black, Yellow Sash, Sleeves And Cap
3 31819 TOP OF THE WALK
BRENT LARSSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
A M Guelfi
Most recently second last of 10 at Bunbury Grad Hcp 60+ on July 19 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Terratif with 56.5kg at $19. The start before that won by 0.9 len at Bunbury Cl1 July 6 over 1100m on a heavy track defeating Pingers carrying 60kg at $3.40. Can improve and is a top-three contender.
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JADE MC NAUGHT
Lilac, Purple Stripes And Cap
4 x1228 SCENIC GEORGE
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
D W Smith
At the latest run got back early 8th of 10 at Bunbury Grad Hcp 60+ on July 19 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Terratif carrying 56kg at $13. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Pinjarra 3yo Hcp 61+ on July 5 over 1000m, slow going head behind Main Act with 56.5kg at $16. Happy to overlook his latest effort and anticipate him to bounce back.
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NATASHA FAITHFULL
Orange, Black Shield, Lime Green Sleeves, Black Armbands And Cuffs, Orange Cap
5 917x9 TROOPER PHOENIX
AARON PATEMAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A Pateman
Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 9 at Northam Cl3 on July 16 over 1000m, slow going 9 len behind Desert Dancing carrying 58.5kg at $61. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at Ascot Cl1 on January 8 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Henry Has Spoken carrying 57kg at $21. Can improve second-up but others still look better.
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KATE PATEMAN
Emerald Green, Silver Thor Hammer, Black Details, Purple And Silver Checked Sleeves And Cap
6 80x31 GLOBAL TRIP
ADAM DURRANT
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
A G Durrant, D Cavanough, G C Dickie, S A Thomson, Ms A Reid, Mrs J D MacKinnon, G E McKeown, Mrs B Driscoll, J G O'Brien, M G Paratore, B N Randall, P A Wildermoth & B K Willison
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 9 at this track Mdn on July 3 over 950m, 1.75 len behind G'day Bloke with 55kg at $15. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.7 len at this track Mdn July 17 over 950m defeating Barbieland carrying 55kg at $3.90. Found winning form and can go on with it.
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ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER
Gold And Green Stripes, Gold Cap
7 qx173 MAGICASH
TAKAHIDE IKENUSHI
4YO  GR/BL  MARE 58.0KG
D W Smith
Last start 3rd of 9 at Northam Cl3 on July 24 over 1100m, slow going 3 len behind Earth God carrying 57.5kg at $3.50. The run before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 12 at Pinjarra Cl3 F&M on July 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Lucky I Am carrying 57.5kg at $5. May need some luck but has shown she has the class.
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CHRIS PARNHAM
Orange, Black Shield, Lime Green Sleeves, Black Armbands And Cuffs, Orange Cap
8 115x6 SOMETHING ROYAL
DION LUCIANI
3YO  BR/BL  FILLY 58.0KG
T Mancini
Second-up. First-up after three months 6th of 9 at Northam Cl3 on July 16 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Desert Dancing with 57.5kg at $16. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Pinjarra Scarpside 3yo Mdn on January 23 over 1000m, neck behind Favourite Songs with 55kg at $10. Out to this trip for the first time but she looks poised to strike.
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CHANEL COOPER
Yellow, Black Epaulettes, Collar And Cuffs, Yellow Cap
9 61721 STRYKER'S GAL
MS S BAKRANICH
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
L & R Divitini Racing (Mgr: L P Divitini), Ms S Bakranich & W M Pluske
At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Kalgoorlie Cl2 July 13 over 1200m defeating Penned with 57.5kg at $6.50. The start before that took up a position near the tail 2nd of 10 at Kalgoorlie Cl2 on June 29 over 1300m, 1.4 len behind Science Degree with 57kg at $13. Hard to enthuse.
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T TURNER
Black, Royal Blue And White Stripes
10 20579 THREE GRAND
STEVEN BURTON
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
A R W Wood
At the latest run sat on the pace before fading 9th of 12 at Pinjarra Cl3 F&M on July 9 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Lucky I Am with 55.5kg at $18. The race before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 12 at Pinjarra Cl3 on May 14 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Chop Suey carrying 52kg at $16. Needs to improve sharply.
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HOLLY WATSON
Cerise, Royal Blue Horseshoe, Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
11 0442x IMPOSING BROOK
INDIANNA WEINERT
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss I Weinert & Miss E D Bussola
Is first-up after a break of 15 months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second of 12 at Pinjarra Cl3 April 24 2024 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Miss Ava carrying 56kg at $12. First up last campaign second of 10 at Narrogin Rtg 52+ November 23 2023 over 1190m, 1.5 len behind Pacific Boxer carrying 58kg at $19. Happy to wait and see how he returns from a long layoff.
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AVA CATARINO
Navy, Light Blue Crossed Sashes And Sleeves, Navy Stripe, Navy Cap, Light Blue Spot
12 89534 LIKE NO OTHER
SHARON MILLER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs S L Miller, G A Bradshaw, B N Randall, M R Brennan, B J Sherry, C S Sherry, G Sherry, S H Sherry, D J Bow, S A J Hoare & D J Miller
Racing well recently. Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at Pinjarra Westspeed 0Mwly on July 5 over 1200m, slow going 1.0 len behind On Patrol carrying 54kg at $26. The run before that 3rd of 16 at Northam Rtg 46+ on June 26 over 1300m, 0.5 len behind Where's My Lunch with 59.5kg at $18. Expect he will make amends.
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BRAYDEN GAERTH
Red, Gold And Blue Hooped Sleeves, Gold Stars Cap
13 63504 CLASSIC RULER
CHRIS STELMACH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
J T Stelmach & W D Kendall
At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Northam Rtg 46+ on July 24 over 1300m, slow going 1.5 len behind Magnachine with 58kg at $12. The start before that 10th of 13 at Bunbury Westspeed Plat on July 12 over 1400m, in the wet; 9 len behind Asphalt with 54kg at $71. Can hit the frame with a repeat of his latest performance.
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MADI DERRICK
Lime Green, Black Diamond, Lime Green Cap
14 363x7 GET OUT MICK
YANNICK VALENTI
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
Yannick Tom Valenti
Second run back. First-up after three months eased back early on 7th of 10 at Pinjarra Westspeed Plat on June 28 over 1000m, 5 len behind Empress Of India with 54kg at $91. Previously second-up eased back early on 6th of 9 at Alice Springs Bm54 on March 8 over 1100m, 5 len behind Down The Wicket with 59kg at $5.50. Will need this run.
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White, Black Vee, Green Sleeves And Red Cap