Bunbury 07 Mar 2026
GOING: G(4)
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SWAN DRAUGHT BUNBURY CUP 2000m Track: Clear (Max: 31) Rail: True. |
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Strong tempo from Redback Flyer pushing on from Fly With Caution and Fancy Red booting up underneath. Time for the Bunbury Cup now and FANCY RED (4) brings in a different formline, but one that is equally as good. She was impressive when holding off Asif over the mile and she looks well placed getting out to 2000m now. Maps to be positive from the outset and she can go back-to-back. REDBACK FLYER (11) stuck on well in the Detonator Stakes in what was a bunched finish. He gets a weight swing in his favour though as well as a rise to 2000m. He looks as though he's been wanting this trip for a while now and it wouldn't surprise to see him go to another level. FLY WITH CAUTION (6) felt the pinch late in the Detonator but was 35 days between runs there. He'll be better for that run and out to 2000m for the firs times doesn't seem an issue. Can make every post a winner from the inside. SILVER EYE (3) flew home last start in the Detonator and has to be included on that performance. ARCADIA PARK (5) is knocking on the door and looks primed here fourth-up into the campaign. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Fancy Red in the cup.
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| 1 | 85225 |
RIVER RUBICON
STEVE WOLFE 7YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG S J Wolfe, Miss K A Bloomfield, G T Evans, A Boodhna, V R Jury, P Smith, Mrs J E Smith, J Connolly, Ms R Maynard, S P Bargiev, K Johnson & River Rubicon (Mgr: D Pearce) Last start 5th of 15 at Ascot in the LR Detonator on February 21 over 1800m, 1.1 len behind Fear The Wind with 57.5kg at $15. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Ascot Ascot Mile on January 31 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Battle Commander carrying 59kg at $10. Outside chance. |
8 S MCGRUDDY |
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| 2 | 80661 |
FEAR THE WIND
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE 8YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG J G Ferguson, T Leeflang, Ms B King, C Van Heemst, F Cassim, T Van Heemst, Circle Of Trust (Mgr: P L Kerr), Ms S Parson, Ms S Ferguson & G Merzian At the latest run won by 0.7 len at Ascot LR Detonator February 21 over 1800m defeating Rocking Society carrying 55kg at $201. The run before that ran last in a small field at Ascot Ascot Mile on January 31 over 1600m, 10 len behind Battle Commander carrying 58kg at $20. Surprise winner last start and it would surprise again if he were to repeat the dose. |
2 LUKE CAMPBELL |
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| 3 | 58118 |
SILVER EYE
ADAM DURRANT 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Oakland Park Stud (Mgr: N G Duncan) & A G Durrant Most recently got back early 8th of 15 at Ascot in the LR Detonator on February 21 over 1800m, 2 len behind Fear The Wind with 56.5kg at $9.50. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.4 len at Ascot Aus Day January 17 over 1500m defeating River Rubicon with 55.5kg at $3.60. Better than he showed last time out and can bounce back to form. |
11 S O'DONNELL |
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| 4 | 24121 |
FANCY RED
ADAM DURRANT 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Oakland Park Stud (Mgr: N G Duncan) Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Ascot Rtg 72+ February 28 over 1600m defeating Asif with 58kg at $2.10. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on February 21 over 1600m, long-neck behind Asif with 58.5kg at $5.50. Can go on with the job as she rises in trip now. |
3 B PARNHAM |
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| 5 | 1x633 |
ARCADIA PARK
MICHAEL GRANTHAM 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Peters) Recent form sound. Most recently came from midfield; 3rd of 15 at Ascot in the LR Detonator on February 21 over 1800m, 0.8 len behind Fear The Wind carrying 57.5kg at $15. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Ascot Rtg 70+ on January 17 over 1800m, 3 len behind Our Paladin Al with 60kg at $11. Knocking on the door and can make his presence felt. |
12 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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| 6 | x6527 |
FLY WITH CAUTION
ROBERT & KATE WITTEN 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG R M Witten & Mrs D L Witten Last start 7th of 15 at Ascot in the LR Detonator on February 21 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Fear The Wind with 55kg at $4.60. The start before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Ascot Rtg 70+ on January 17 over 1800m, head behind Our Paladin Al with 60kg at $4.20. Should get every chance off the inside. |
1 S PARNHAM |
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| 7 | 87642 |
ROCKING SOCIETY
JASON MILLER 5YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG Mrs S E Miller, E P Sherry, P J Craig, G R Browne, S J Lee, G J Smith, Freo Racing (Mgr: P A Paino), R W Thorn, A P Basire, S J Hall, S H Sherry, B J Sherry, C S Sherry, G F Bond, J S Gartrell, J F Boucher, R J Bright, W H Lavender, Miss L Petchell & W M Cowcher Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 15 at Ascot in the LR Detonator on February 21 over 1800m, 0.7 len behind Fear The Wind with 56.5kg at $31. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 15 at Ascot in the G2 Perth Cup on January 1 over 2400m, 4 len behind Apulia carrying 53kg at $151. Strong effort last time out and he can be in the finish. |
6 BRAYDEN GAERTH |
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| 8 | 65x59 |
FAT ROY SLIM
JASON MILLER 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG J B Foley & Miss G McCloskey Third-up today. Resuming got back early 5th of 9 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on January 31 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Redback Flyer with 60.5kg at $12. Second-up got back early 9th of 15 at Ascot in the LR Detonator on February 21 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Fear The Wind carrying 55kg at $17. Good late in the Detonator and this looks a target. |
7 LUCY FIORE |
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| 9 | 41110 |
AMAZING CHEAT
DONNA RIORDAN 5YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG Rapid Equine (Mgr: N D Irvine) At the latest run from last on the turn 13th of 15 at Ascot in the LR Detonator on February 21 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Fear The Wind with 53.5kg at $7.50. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at Ascot Rtg 66+ January 24 over 2200m defeating Audio Boy with 57kg at $3.70. Can bounce back following a disappointing performance in the Detonator. |
5 J AZZOPARDI |
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| 10 | 43490 |
DESENNEA
DYLAN BAIRSTOW 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Miss A C Stelmach, Miss J Smith, P Smith, B Smith, Mrs P Smith, Mrs J T Rogers, C Garvey, P Garvey & J Oakey Most recently second last of 15 at Ascot in the LR Detonator on February 21 over 1800m, 4 len behind Fear The Wind carrying 55kg at $151. Before that ran last of 9 at Ascot Rtg 72+ on February 7 over 1600m, 7 len behind Soldanelle carrying 57kg at $81. Happy to oppose. |
9 J WHITING |
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| 11 | x1416 |
REDBACK FLYER
MICHAEL LANE 4YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG Canal Enterprises (Mgr: P Z Capararo), Falsify (Mgr: G B Ralston), P A Williams, R E Williams, A Pumphrey, T Chomley, B S McManus, L W White, K J Matthews, R Buck, Mrs D Spencer, R Spencer, T G Dunn, Ms RD Wake, Ms C V Caudwell, J A Witton, Ms S Pickett, Ms A Tan & Avon Racing (Mgr: M D Young) Most recently 6th of 15 at Ascot in the LR Detonator on February 21 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Fear The Wind carrying 55kg at $5.50. The start before that won by a nose at Ascot Rtg 66+ January 31 over 1600m defeating Cashel Palace carrying 57.5kg at $3.80. Not far away last time. Not far away last start and gets a few things in his favour here. |
10 CHRIS PARNHAM |
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| 12 | 0x951 |
RUDHYAR
REBECCA BAYLISS 9YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG M R Bayliss, R G Bayliss, S J Glare, A M Lennan, K Fowles, L J Pickering, T Salom, J F Brady, The Emerald Eighteen (Mgr: D Clohesy), J B Cary, M D Stephenson, D T Kane, M Warburton, P J Warburton & A J Rosano Last start ran on from midfield and won by 0.6 len at Pinjarra Scarpside 0Mwly February 22 over 1600m defeating Irish Rockstar carrying 59.5kg at $10. Before that 5th of 10 at Pinjarra Grad Hcp 60+ on February 14 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Shamilian Miss with 60kg at $71. Found his race last start and this looks too tough. |
13 NATASHA FAITHFULL |
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| 13 | x8033 |
SNAZZLER
JASON PATEMAN 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG S J Roberts, Mrs S M Smith, E C Smith & K B Benbow Form hard to fault. Most recently made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on February 21 over 2200m, 4 len behind Lillian carrying 57kg at $26. The run before that eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Ascot Ascot Mile on January 31 over 1600m, 2 len behind Battle Commander carrying 55kg at $14. Racing in good order but this is tougher. |
4 HOLLY WATSON |
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