Bunbury   07 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

TABTOUCH - HAVE YOU GOT THE TOUCH HANDICAP 1400m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 22)   Rail: +4 metres.  

The trio Space Ace, God's Grin and River Angel will set a strong tempo. TAKE A LEAF (10) finished off strongly to pick up the victory at this track and trip a fortnight ago, running away to win by 1.2L. Faithfull replaces the apprentice hoop and it wouldn't surprise to see her take closer order from an inside barrier. Looks a nice type on the rise and can continue her winning ways. KIDDING ME (8) got over the top to score in a photo finish at Geraldton last time out, breaking her maiden. This is tougher, but she turned in a good figure there and the rise in trip looks to suit. Can lob in a handy position and bring up back-to-back wins. GOD'S GRIN (7) is another who scored in a photo finish, jumping a $1.45 favourite and knocking over the maiden. Has the speed to roll forward from a tricky barrier and can play a leading role if she can hold her form. RIVER ANGEL (6) is better than we saw last time out and can improve today out in distance. JAZALOT (2) can improve second-up and out in trip. SUGGESTED PLAY: Take A Leaf can go back-to-back.
1 167x8 SPACE ACE
RAQUEL WILLIAMS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
B McIntosh, Mrs R L Williams & Ms C R Williamson
Second-up. First-up after five months 8th of 11 at Albany Rtg 58+ on November 27 over 1230m, 10 len behind Vomo Island with 56kg at $11. Previously second-up second last of 7 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on May 27 over 1600m, in the wet; 9 len behind Hard Pick carrying 59kg at $4.60. Strips fitter this time and is a definite top-three hope.
12
HOLLY NOTTLE
Turquoise, Grey Stripe And Cuffs, Turquoise Cap
2 167x3 JAZALOT
NEIL DELLAR
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms J V Williamson
Second-up. First-up after six months came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at this track Cl1 on November 23 over 1200m, 4 len behind Return Of The Mach with 59kg at $19. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Northam Cl1 C&G on May 11 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Don't Trust Judas with 58.5kg at $8. Can build on the fresh effort.
2
JESSICA GRAY
Red, Dk. Blue Maltese Cross, White Armbands, Dk. Blue, Red And White Checkered Cap
3 6623x MR HOLLYWOOD
ANGELA SMITH
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M J Smith & A Ferguson
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign third of 7 at Newman Newman Cup August 23 over 2100m, 2.75 len behind Reginald with 55kg at $26. Previously first up; sixth of 9 at Albany Mdn April 27 over 1230m, soft track; 8 len behind Puro carrying 56kg at $41. Hard to enthuse.
3
ELISHA WHITTINGTON
Purple, White Stripes, Pink Cap
4 42630 ACROSS GENERATIONS
NEVILLE PARNHAM
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs C A Parnham, Mrs J L Parnham, Mrs S J Parnham, Mrs M J Webster, Mrs J D Parnham, Ms D A Dillon, Mrs G Pearson, Miss L Pearson, Mrs J B Fagan, Ms K L Fagan, Mrs J L Webster, Mrs A J Wolfe, Ms S Bligh-Lee & Mrs P A Simpson
Last start 13th of 16 at Belmont Park Cl3 on December 3 over 1400m, 7 len behind Itzabeast with 57kg at $20. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Belmont Park Cl3 on November 12 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Muddy Waters carrying 56.5kg at $13. Looking to others.
6
Pink, Dark Blue Sash And Armbands
5 15253 DISCO KICKS
GLEN SPARKES
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
G Sparkes, P Jennings, C J Wright, Mrs T D Wright, R Wright, Miss T R Wright, Miss A Baxter, D Jeffrey, Miss B R Edman, P R Hill & A J Fleming
Comes off a 43 day let-up. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Collie Collie Spr 56+ on October 25 over 1400m, 4 len behind Soaring Solo carrying 56.5kg at $3.80. Before that 5th of 12 at York on October 9 over 1300m, 1.1 len behind Who Saz Yes carrying 58.5kg at $10. Hard to enthuse as she is not too reliable.
9
HOLLY WATSON
Red, Black Stars, White Sleeves, Black Stars, Red Cap, Black Star
6 5x534 RIVER ANGEL
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
D A Williams, H I Ferguson, J Greenwood, F F Whife, E M Quinlivan, D M Bettridge, J L Harders, A Harley, K M Miles, C Sales, A J Sardelic, W J Richards, J F Bardsley, L Bunney, R B Coen, M J Ellery, J Miles, B A Nicolls, Just Another Excuse One & Just Another Excuse Two
Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 9 at this track Cl1 on November 23 over 1200m, 4 len behind Return Of The Mach carrying 56kg at $8.50. Before that 3rd of 10 at Belmont Park Cl3 on November 12 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Maalis Song with 54.5kg at $21. Looks suited by the rise in trip and won't be far away.
5
CHLOE AZZOPARDI
Cerise, Black W, Horse Overlay, Cerise Sleeves, Black Seams
7 x2231 GOD'S GRIN
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs M J Morton, Miss A K Morton, T A Morton, A J Morton & Mrs H M Morton
Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; won by a nose at Geraldton Mdn November 26 over 1407m defeating Latorio with 56kg at $1.45. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 16 at this track Mdn on November 13 over 1400m, 2 len behind Sentimental Legend carrying 56kg at $3.50. She's up to this grade and can feature in the finish.
6
AUSTIN GALATI
Lime Green, Black Circle Insignia, Armbands and Cap
8 x7x21 KIDDING ME
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J D Chalmers, M A Epis, R M Viney, R C Peterson, Mrs S A Olive, G J Ferguson & Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce)
Third-up today. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Geraldton Mdn on November 4 over 1120m, 1.2 len behind Big Bopper carrying 56kg at $1.85. Second-up favourite; came from midfield and won by a nose at Geraldton Mdn November 16 over 1200m defeating Chinese Dentist carrying 56kg at $2.70. Looks a progressive type and can go on with the job.
4
ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER
Light Blue, Red Armbands And Cap
9 98x20 MANGIFERA
ROBERT GULBERTI
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Forest View Farm (Mgr: B G Duncan)
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 2nd of 13 at Geraldton Cl2 on November 16 over 1200m, nose behind De Grandhomme carrying 57kg at $7. Second run from a spell 13th of 16 at Belmont Park Cl1 on December 3 over 1300m, 4 len behind Glanced with 57kg at $12. Racing well. Sure to go close.
13
Dark Blue, Gold Stars, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
10 41 TAKE A LEAF
TOM WOLFE
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Greenfields Lodge Syndicate (Mgr: T M Patrizi)
Having third race start. At debut, 4th of 11 at this track Mdn on November 4 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Solo Vega carrying 51kg at $12. Last start won by 1.2 len at this track Mdn November 23 over 1400m defeating Lady Kiki with 52kg at $21. Impressive win fresh and there's no reason why she can't go on with it.
1
NATASHA FAITHFULL
White, Black Sleeves And Cap
11 7758x ASARKA
BRAD GRAHAM
8YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
B P Graham
Resuming after a break of eight months. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Albany Cl2 April 20 over 1900m, soft track; 8 len behind Endless Joy carrying 54kg at $51. Previously first up; seventh of 9 at Narrogin Rtg 52+ March 3 over 1720m, 6 len behind Warralea Lass carrying 54.5kg at $61. Cannot enthuse until he shows something positive.
10
MOLLIE CLARK
Yellow, Red Stars, Yellow Cap With Red Stars
12 78x97 BANKROLL
BRAD SEINOR
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs A T Seinor, B S Seinor, M Buhlmann & Mrs L Buhlmann
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 10 at York on November 9 over 1100m, 6 len behind Storm Lord with 55kg at $7.50. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at this track Cl1 on November 23 over 1200m, 6 len behind Return Of The Mach with 55kg at $41. Unlikely to threaten.
8
VICTORIA CORVER
Maroon, Black Collar, Black And White Striped Sleeves, Black Cap
13 0402x MISS ANONYMITY
GARY HERBERT
7YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
G R H Herbert & Mrs H T Herbert
Resuming after a break of eight months. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at Narrogin Rtg 46+ March 30 over 1900m, soft track; a neck behind Zera Blue carrying 54kg at $7.50. Previously first up; ran last of 7 at this track Cl1 F&M September 29 2024 over 1400m, 12 len behind London's Image with 56kg at $67. Will be better for this hitout.
11
MADI DERRICK
Royal Blue, Gold Sash, Sleeves And Cap
14 x6609 WAY TO GO GO
TANIA BURNS
5YO  GR/B  MARE 54.0KG
Ms T M Burns, G W Pollitt, Ms S Pollitt, D J T Guy, Ms S L Farmer, Ms T Kilpatrick & Miss S J Guy
Last start ran last of 9 at Belmont Park Cl1 on November 12 over 1600m, 21 len behind Saam Time Lucky with 54.5kg at $201. The race before that 10th of 12 at York on October 9 over 1300m, 5 len behind Who Saz Yes carrying 55kg at $51. Not keen on her chances.
7
JEFFERSON TSANG
Maroon And Yellow Quarters, White Collar, Yellow Sleeves, Quartered Cap, White Peak