Bunbury 07 Jan 2026
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BUNBURY CUP ON SALE NOW HANDICAP 1200m Track: Good 4 Clear (Max: 27) Rail: +3m Entire. (Pent: 6.70) |
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A small field that lacks a pacemaker. With the short-priced favourite scratched, the final event looks wide open. The leaning is to SURF PATROL (2) who was outclassed first up in a tougher race at Ascot, albeit he was awful there when beaten 20 lengths. He's usually consistent, look for a much-improved run. RIVER ANGEL (8) perhaps didn't run out 1500m last time. Her form prior over 1200-1400m was good and she should give a good sight with the light weight. STATE OF FURY (6) resumes. She'll want a bit more ground but looked to trial quite well recently and can be staying on strongly late. JUST GIFTED (7) resumes for a new yard having gone to the paddock a winner at York. This will be a good test but she's shown ability behind some talented types in the past. SUGGESTED PLAY: Surf Patrol to win.
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| 1 | 115x4 |
MT SHIRATAKU
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG Mrs A D Williams, Ungar Family (Mgr: T M Ungar), T J Nisbett, K A Leo, Horseshoe Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R N Russell), C W Chalwell, A J F Buhagiar, M I Banks, A J Davidson, R W Fitzgerald, T H McLernon, Falsify (Mgr: G B Ralston), C S Sherry & M V Caruso Second-up. First-up after six months 4th of 14 at Belmont Park Cl3 on December 3 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Hey Pino with 60.5kg at $4.60. Previously second-up favourite; won by 3 len at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl3 May 28 over 1200m defeating Best Of The Gods with 57.5kg at $1.65. Fitter, finds the right race and should take a power of beating. |
7 WILLIAM PIKE |
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| 2 | 237x0 |
SURF PATROL
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), Lynward Park Stud (Mgr: E Van Heemst), Mrs S Clark, G W Guelfi, J G Ferguson, A G Tuxford, T K Cargill, L D Finnerty, H2O Racing (Mgr: D Papalia), S W Crane, M Wilton, R C Williams, C Mcdonald & Ms S Honschooten Second-up. First-up after five months ran last of 13 at Ascot Tbwa Stallion on December 20 over 1200m, 20 len behind Charino with 54kg at $11. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Belmont Park 3yo 0Mwly on May 21 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Lucky I Am carrying 59kg at $21. This is much easier, give another chance. |
1 NATASHA FAITHFULL |
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| 3 | 98160 |
CRYPTIC JOY
AARON PATEMAN 5YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG R P Webster, P A Webster & P J Webster Most recently ran last of 10 at this track 0Mwly on December 28 over 1000m, 10 len behind Lemmor with 52kg at $31. The run before that 6th of 10 at Belmont Park Cl3 on November 12 over 1400m, 3 len behind Muddy Waters carrying 58kg at $5. Looks tested again. |
6 BAILEY WEBSTER |
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| 4 | 609x1 |
ROMMEL'S GODDESS
ANTHONY BARTON 5YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG A Barton, R A Bennett, J Browne, Mrs S Bennett, D Rush & J B Bennett Second run back. First-up after four months favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.5 len at Narrogin Rtg 46+ December 20 over 1190m defeating Smart Shadow carrying 60kg at $2.30. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside Grad Hcp 60+ on August 2 over 1600m, in the wet; 10 len behind Gage Roads with 54kg at $31. Fair bit harder here but has clearly come back well. |
9 MS S ALTIERI |
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| 5 | 43600 |
MY JIMMY
DYLAN BAIRSTOW 5YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG A R Macalister, Mrs B A Macalister & Mrs K Wardle Comes off a 49 day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 14 at Belmont Park Cl3 C&G on November 19 over 1300m, 14 len behind Touretto carrying 56kg at $17. The start before that got back early 10th of 13 at Ascot Westspeed Heat on November 8 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Define Beautiful with 54kg at $26. Rough hope. |
3 P CARBERY |
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| 6 | 2429x |
STATE OF FURY
DARREN MCAULIFFE 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Impressive Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K S Berry), A Lucev, M McKay, Ms C S Ross, D J Ruland, I J Townsend, W Watson, T L Murray, K Adams, D Trovarello, M Grimes, S R Harding, A McCavana, G C Pinney, D Silvestri, The Lads Racing Syndicate (Mgr: L Ransted), M Tobin, M D Wake & B See Toh Resuming after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Belmont Park 0Mwly September 3 over 1650m, soft track; 7 len behind Noble Connection carrying 55kg at $4.60. Previously first up; sixth of 11 at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl3 May 28 over 1200m, 5 len behind Mt Shirataku with 57.5kg at $21. Has the ability to run a forward race. |
7 HOLLY NOTTLE |
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| 7 | 7921x |
JUST GIFTED
TIM CROSBY 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG R C Williams, B C Williams, Mrs K E Crosby & L J Peters Resuming after nine months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign won by 0.9 len York April 21 over 1100m slow track defeating Elsa's Pride with 58kg at $2.60. Previously first up; second last of 8 at Ascot Cl1 F&M February 26 over 1200m, 6 len behind Secricity with 57.5kg at $8.50. Wouldn't shock. |
4 LUCY FIORE |
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| 8 | 53427 |
RIVER ANGEL
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG 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 Most recently 7th of 10 at Ascot Cl1 on December 17 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind My Harv carrying 56kg at $13. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track Cl1 on December 7 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind God's Grin carrying 57.5kg at $7. Form prior reads well and she maps nicely. |
2 CHANEL COOPER |
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| 9 | 79437 |
CITY MISTRESS
PHILLIPA ELLIOTT 6YO B/BR MARE 54.0KG P J Bruce, D M Fitzsimons, Ms K A Day & Miss P K Elliott Most recently 7th of 10 at Narrogin Rtg 46+ on December 20 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Bill Selects carrying 54.5kg at $41. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Laverton Rtg 56+ on October 26 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Shasfa carrying 56kg at $14. One of the outsiders. |
5 MS J VALAS |
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| 10 | x3090 |
PACIFIC BOXER
GINO POLETTI 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG B R Mitchell At the latest run ran last of 12 at Pinjarra Cl3 on December 26 over 1200m, 7 len behind Ma Ma Belle with 54kg at $151. The race before that ran last of 9 at Narrogin Rtg 46+ on November 20 over 1100m, 24 len behind Storm Lord with 62kg at $3.70. Fully tested. |
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| 11 | 07603 |
PENNIES GALORE
TIM CROSBY 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG Dr B R Hunt, A A Hunt, T K Sanders, K Castledine & T W Warrick At the latest run 3rd of 9 at this track Rtg 46+ on December 28 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Bonny Rock with 53.5kg at $4.80. The run before that didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 10 at Ascot Cl3 F&M on December 17 over 1200m, 8 len behind Helluva Goddess carrying 52kg at $101. Not far away last time. Rough hope with the light weight. |
4 AVA CATARINO |
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