BUNBURY (WA) – Good 4
R1 – Bunbury Volkswagen Maiden – 1705m – 15:53
Low-confidence race and tempo may be slow.
3. Love Of Far Fa – Drops in trip, fitter now, capable of controlling the race.
6. Malagarasi – Still learning, natural improvement expected.
8. Talk Of The Yard – Soft map from gate 1, can hold a spot and run on.
9. British Bonnie – Needs to lift but finds a suitable race shape.
R2 – Trevor Roche Memorial Maiden – 1200m – 16:31
Plenty of debut talent here.
5. Special Counsel – Gate 1, well-prepped, stable confident.
- Reconnaissance – Trials good; main danger if forward enough.
- Perfect Score – Well educated and can settle handy.
- Sin City Boy – Watch late, could surprise for minors.
R3 – Switchboards WA Maiden – 1200m – 17:18
Light on exposed form — trust the stable pushes.
9. Boutique Belle – Draws the pole and gets every chance.
10. Solo Vega – Well-regarded filly; betting move would be telling.
11. Take A Leaf – Jump-outs strong but tricky gate.
8. Just Shady – Can box-seat and stick on.
R4 – South West Stormy Maiden – 1200m – 17:48
Race lacks depth — key chances are obvious.
11. Publicise – Strong fresh effort, easier here, top seed.
- Extreme Ruler – Honest and places consistently — the danger.
- Eight Ounces – Quiet trial, could jump out of the ground.
- Red Zed – Watch parade; might want further later.
R5 – Swan Draught Maiden – 1400m – 18:29
Plenty of early talent here.
14. Flag High – Perfect draw, forward showing expected.
8. Capricious Ruler – Race fitness helps and gets a softer race.
3. King Of Muster – Keeps hitting the line, wants tempo on.
10. One Shot Wonder – Blinkers on — can lift sharply.
R6 – Tabtouch Hcp (C1) – 1200m – 19:00
Good quality mid-level race.
2. Fire The Lot – Showed ability winning on debut; ready to resume well.
- Skytalker – Trials clean, has upside, main danger.
- Sky God – Will be strong late if pace is genuine.
- Quick As Silver – Honest trier who can land midfield and grind home.
R7 – MGIB Hcp (C1) – 1200m – 19:40
Market will decide late, but clear lean.
- Zippy Zany – Consistent and finally draws to control the race.
- Galway Shawl – Strong resumer, likes the track.
- Shamilian Miss – Trials okay but may need the run late.
- Sanctions – Can pop up for a place at odds.
R8 – Become A Member Hcp (C3) – 1705m – 20:20
No standout — tactical ride decides it.
3. Point Rocks – Suited back to this grade, maps well.
- Worcester – Big weight and wide alley but class holds him in it.
- Snip Of Gossip – Needs clean air; winning chance if tempo strong.
- Henry Has Spoken – Could spear across early and take catching.