Bunbury 07 Mar 2026
GOING: G(4)
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BUNBURY VOLKSWAGEN HANDICAP 1200m Track: Clear (Max: 31) Rail: True. |
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So Much Serenity should lead but there are a few other speedy types who can keep her honest. WATTO'S MARK (2) was very impressive in this grade last time out, sitting handy and winning easily at Ascot. He'll need some luck from the barrier, though he possesses good early speed and may be able to offset the wide draw. His talent is no issue however and with a touch of luck, he can win again. STREAMLINED (12) was very impressive on debut before being thrown into the deep end in the Fairetha Stakes before a break. He'll be fitter for a recent trial coming into this and he showed enough in his debut to suggest he's up to this grade. Can storm over the top without surprising. COUNTRY GOD (1) was very impressive off a break in the Magic Millions 3YO and he should be better for that effort. May get back in the run from the draw, but ticks a few boxes and can be finishing strongly. HOLLER NUFF (8) improved nicely through the grades last campaign and is right up to this fresh. GOD'S CROSS (6) looks a nice horse on the rise and can't be left out of calculations. SUGGESTED PLAY: Watto's Mark can continue his winning ways.
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| 1 | 703x3 |
COUNTRY GOD
NEVILLE PARNHAM 3YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG N D Parnham, Mrs C A Parnham, M J Fagan, S J Fagan, G A Billington, A T Ishigami-Sims, M J Evans, R A Bennett, B W Cocks, H Bennett, J B Bennett, D Novatsis, J Browne, A Vitalone, J Walton, R Brown & Magic Maulers (Mgr: R A Bennett) Second run back. First-up after three months ran on from midfield; 3rd of 16 at Pinjarra in the LR 3yo M Millions on February 14 over 1200m, 2 len behind Twisted Steel carrying 57kg at $16. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Ascot in the LR Fairetha on November 8 over 1400m, 6 len behind King Of Light with 55kg at $21. Strong off the break in the Magic Millions and he'll be better for that run. |
8 CHRIS PARNHAM |
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| 2 | 2151 |
WATTO'S MARK
MACK HALL 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG C J Johnson, Mrs M Grant & Mrs S K Watson Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.1 len at Ascot 3yo Hcp 62+ February 21 over 1000m defeating Swingman with 56kg at $2.10. The race before that 5th of 9 at this track in the LR Wa Breeders on February 1 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Playin'it Sweet with 56kg at $4. Too good last time out and he can go on with the job despite the wide draw. |
10 B PARNHAM |
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| 3 | 3x641 |
CHAMPAGNE CRUSADER
SIMON A MILLER 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs M L Litton, Mrs A L Oldring, Mrs A Butchart, Lucky Jewels, Ms D M Bettridge, Ms H Y Chan, Ms J A Morrissey, Ms G L Greenaway, Mrs L Watson, Ms L Wither, Mrs M Moylan, Mrs P M Guile, Ms T D Kershaw, Mrs E M Quinlivan, Mrs J J Steens, Southern Stars, Mrs Z A Lonie, Mrs K L Cann & Mrs D Morrone Recent form sound. Most recently won by 1.4 len at Belmont Park Cl3 February 25 over 1200m defeating Hoya Destroyer with 58kg at $5.50. The run before that 4th of 16 at Pinjarra in the LR 3yo M Millions on February 14 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Twisted Steel with 57kg at $201. Sure to prove hard to beat. |
12 J AZZOPARDI |
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| 4 | 19104 |
RIPPER RUPERT
LUKE FERNIE 3YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Mrs K A Fernie, Ms J T Fernie, Mrs A F Inglis, Miss G F Inglis, Miss G A Inglis, Miss C Rigg, Mrs S Stewart, Ms J J Sharp, Miss J L Jackson & Mrs J E Maguire At the latest run 4th of 8 at Ascot 3yo Hcp 62+ on February 21 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Watto's Mark carrying 56.5kg at $12. The run before that faded in the straight 11th of 16 at Pinjarra in the LR 3yo M Millions on February 14 over 1200m, 4 len behind Twisted Steel with 57kg at $101. Not to be underestimated. |
8 HOLLY WATSON |
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| 5 | 100x2 |
SWINGMAN
JIM P TAYLOR 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs T Taylor, Mrs LP Taylor, P D Johnson, J N Johnson, P L Sumich, Z S Sumich, B J Hardie, C Waterman & J Waterman Second run back. First-up after three months 2nd of 8 at Ascot 3yo Hcp 62+ on February 21 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Watto's Mark with 56kg at $7. Previously second-up won by a neck at Belmont Park 3yo Plate September 13 over 1200m in soft going defeating Brave Wasp with 56kg at $7.50. Has a solid strike rate and is a leading player again. |
2 S PARNHAM |
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| 6 | 412 |
GOD'S CROSS
BRUCE WATKINS 3YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG Mrs E A G Watkins & D J Reed Racing well recently. Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track Cl1 on February 1 over 1200m, long-neck behind Hubble's Dragon carrying 59kg at $3.90. The run before that came from midfield and won by 1.1 len at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn January 25 over 1200m defeating Desert Waves carrying 56.5kg at $9. Right in this as he continues to improve. |
6 J WHITING |
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| 7 | 32 |
BEYOND MEASURE
PAUL HUNTER 3YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG P B Hunter, R Dewson, M J Nelson, P A Boardley, M A Wood, Mrs P K Wood, O C Kiddie, M W Wilson, B J Morgan, Ms NJ Dewson, Ms K N Dewson-Hall, D L Stephens, A G Murray, M J Cramer, Miss C Fagg & Mrs T Morgan Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, 3rd in a small field at Ascot 3yo Hcp 57+ on February 7 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Sound Of Speed carrying 56.5kg at $4.40. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Albany Mdn on February 21 over 1232m, 1.1 len behind Cosmic Waltz with 57kg at $1.50. Among the better hopes. |
5 B LOUIS |
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| 8 | 5134x |
HOLLER NUFF
MICHAEL GRANTHAM 3YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Peters) Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth of 11 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ November 1 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Buthelezi with 54kg at $7. When resuming last campaign second last in a small field at this track 3yo Mdn September 18 over 1200m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Chama carrying 57kg at $3.60. Not out of this on resumption. |
11 ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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| 9 | 1x344 |
MR KISSINGER
SIMON A MILLER 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Mrs J N Duncan & Dr E Crispe At the latest run 4th of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl1 on February 22 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Just Walter John carrying 57.5kg at $18. The start before that 4th of 8 at Ascot Cl1 on February 15 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Who's Bent with 59kg at $4. Looking to others. |
7 CHANEL COOPER |
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| 10 | 7315x |
PUBLICISE
DARREN MCAULIFFE 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Impressive Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K S Berry), L R Thomas, B M Green, P D Anthonisz, M McKay, T L Murray, B Newman, Ms C S Ross, D Russell, I J Townsend, T Townsend, W Watson, R S Humphries, Seek & Destroy Racing (Mgr: D M Green), H P Carruthers, Mrs C Sheppard & K A Sheppard Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at Belmont Park Cl1 November 12 over 1300m, 3 len behind Lanfranco with 56kg at $6. On debut second last of 8 at Belmont Park 3yo Plate September 27 over 1400m, 12 len behind Heeza Phoenix carrying 55kg at $6.50. Capable of a bold return. |
3 LUCY FIORE |
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| 11 | 426x1 |
SO MUCH SERENITY
TOM WOLFE 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Geisel Park Stud (Mgr: E G Rigg), A J L Durnin, S K Durnin, N D Carlino, J Davidson, K P Hodgson, P Pryce, J Thompson, N G Hasch, C Williams & Mrs R Chapman Second-up. First-up after five months won by 1.4 len at this track 3yo Mdn February 26 over 1200m defeating Cosmic Gem carrying 55kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at this track Mdn on August 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Saturday Sesh carrying 53.5kg at $31. Impressive on that occasion but prepared to risk this time. |
4 NATASHA FAITHFULL |
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| 12 | 19x |
STREAMLINED
MICHAEL GRANTHAM 3YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Peters) Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Ascot in the LR Fairetha November 8 over 1400m, 6 len behind King Of Light carrying 54kg at $18. At his first start won by 1.4 len Belmont Park Mdn October 22 over 1400m slow track defeating Berry Blast carrying 56kg at $2.40. Thrown in the deep end before the break and can make a statement on his return. |
13 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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| 13 | x9421 |
UNFORTUNATE LAD
STEVE WOLFE 3YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG Mrs M Wolfe, Mrs J A Carter, Mrs P J Patten, Mrs Y Virgo, Ms P A Hann, Ms K J Dill-Macky, Mrs K E Barras & Mrs L Benson Last start came from midfield and won by 2.25 len at this track Mdn February 12 over 1200m defeating Cassenite carrying 57kg at $6.50. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 15 at Albany Mdn on January 29 over 1230m, 0.6 len behind Huhtamaki with 56.5kg at $4.40. Form okay but prepared to risk. |
1 S MCGRUDDY |
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| 14 | 4x |
VINO MISS
ROBERT & KATE WITTEN 3YO B/BR FILLY 55.0KG C F Witten, G P Fraser, J T Dugan, Miss M M Thomas, P C Dugan, Mrs J L Dugan, J W Blab, S Devenny, Miss S M Dugan, Snags N Beers (Mgr: J W Blab), Mrs S Hinck, T Hinck, J E Matkovich, Mrs R N Thomas, M J Thomas, J Hinck, Mrs D L Witten, T Sanford, Ms R Zbyrko & T Devenny Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 4th of 11 at this track 2yo Swp on July 19 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Paint It Red with 54kg at $3.60. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
9 S O'DONNELL |
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