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Bunbury Cup & Stakes 2026 Preview & Selections
West Australian Racing
Chris
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Race 1: ON THE BALL STATEWIDE BEARINGS SPRINT (1200m)
A tricky start with several first-starters and trial form to decode. TREASURED LEGACY looks the professional here. Her trial at Lark Hill was a standout, winning by 6.7 lengths with plenty in reserve. She’s drawn well and has the benefit of a leading jockey in Clint Johnston-Porter. DIXIE DOO is the main threat; she showed significant improvement second-up to finish fourth at Ascot and will appreciate the slight step up in trip.
Recommended Bet: Medium (1.5 Units) – TREASURED LEGACY ($2.40)
Bomb: ACE SNIPER ($15.00) – Blinkers on for the debut after a soft trial win.
| Horse | Role | Comment |
| TREASURED LEGACY | Selection | Dominant trial winner ready to fire on debut. |
| DIXIE DOO | Danger | Fitter for two runs and showed good late speed last start. |
Market (105%): Treasured Legacy $2.30, Dixie Doo $4.50, Properata $7.00, Ace Sniper $12.00, Mind Heist $15.00, Others $20.00+
Race 2: BUNBURY BRIGHTER HANDICAP (1200m)
SEVEN CANDLES is the horse to beat here. He’s coming off a narrow second at Ascot in a Westspeed Mile, and while he’s dropping back in distance, his class edge at this level is significant. He’s a winner at 1300m and 1600m, so he’ll be strongest late. GIRLS DAY OUT is the clear danger. She’s a model of consistency, sitting on the speed and fighting hard, as seen in her recent Ascot win.
Recommended Bet: High (2 Units) – SEVEN CANDLES ($2.05)
| Horse | Role | Comment |
| SEVEN CANDLES | Selection | Massive class drop and extremely well-weighted here. |
| GIRLS DAY OUT | Danger | Speed influence who won't quit in the straight. |
Market (105%): Seven Candles $1.95, Girls Day Out $4.00, Hostile Talk $8.00, Playing Rio $12.00, Lash Out $15.00, Others $25.00+
Race 3: REDINK RUN HANDICAP (1675m)
SHAMILIAN MISS strikes a very winnable race here. She was excellent winning at Pinjarra last start over 1600m, coming from well back to score. She stays at a similar weight and has a great record over the mile. MY AUTHORITAH is the interesting runner. He’s first-up after a decent break, but his class is undeniable—having contested the WA Guineas last prep. If he’s fit enough, he’ll be right in the finish.
Recommended Bet: Best Bet (3 Units) – SHAMILIAN MISS ($2.90)
| Horse | Role | Comment |
| SHAMILIAN MISS | Selection | Last start winner who maps perfectly for a repeat. |
| MY AUTHORITAH | Danger | High-quality three-year-old with superior class ratings. |
Market (105%): Shamilian Miss $2.50, My Authoritah $4.50, Bird's The Word $7.50, Old Mate Henry $10.00, Decoration $12.00, Others $20.00+
Race 4: CITY & REGIONAL FUELS HANDICAP (2000m)
LILLIAN has been in imperious form, winning her last four starts. Her victory at Ascot over 2200m was clinical, and while she stays up in weight, she simply knows how to win. AUDIO BOY is the horse to save on. He’s been the bridesmaid lately with four consecutive seconds, including a narrow loss to Lillian last time. He’s 2.5kg better off at the weights today, which could be the equalizer.
Recommended Bet: Speculative (1 Unit) – LILLIAN ($2.05)
Saver: AUDIO BOY ($6.50)
| Horse | Role | Comment |
| LILLIAN | Selection | Looking for five straight; the benchmark in this grade. |
| AUDIO BOY | Danger | Gets a significant weight swing to reverse recent results. |
Market (105%): Lillian $2.10, Audio Boy $4.20, Dennis Choux $8.00, True Player $10.00, Great Fortune $15.00, Others $20.00+
Race 5: WILLIAM BARRETT & SONS VASE (1200m)
SNIPPY WHICH looks primed for this. He won well at Belmont two starts back and wasn't disgraced in a high-rating race at Ascot last time out. He’s very reliable at this distance. ZING TO WIN is the main danger, dropping back from a tough fourth at Ascot. He’s an eight-time winner and is rarely far away in this class.
Recommended Bet: Medium (1.5 Units) – SNIPPY WHICH ($2.70)
| Horse | Role | Comment |
| SNIPPY WHICH | Selection | Consistent performer with a high cruising speed. |
| ZING TO WIN | Danger | Proven weight carrier who loves the 1200m. |
Market (105%): Snippy Which $2.80, Zing To Win $4.50, Just Walter John $6.00, Zouboltz $8.50, Galway Shawl $12.00, Others $20.00+
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Race 6: BUNBURY VOLKSWAGEN HANDICAP (1200m)
This is a cracking three-year-old race. WATTO'S MARK was very impressive winning at Ascot last start, showing a great turn of foot. He’s a horse on the up. SWINGMAN is the danger; he pushed Watto’s Mark to a narrow margin last time and is now second-up. He’s got enough speed to settle forward and will be hard to catch.
Recommended Bet: High (2 Units) – WATTO'S MARK ($2.10)
Market (105%): Watto's Mark $2.10, Swingman $4.00, Country God $7.00, Champagne Crusader $10.00, Others $18.00+
Race 7: TABTOUCH BUNBURY STAKES (1400m)
The feature race of the day and it’s a wide-open affair. LONDON'S IMAGE gets the nod here after a tough win in the Pinjarra Classic. She’s a winner at the track and distance and Lucy Fiore knows her well. TALKANCO is the massive danger. She was only 0.2 lengths behind London's Image last start and gets a 2kg weight advantage today.
**Recommended Bet:**Speculative (1 Unit) – LONDON'S IMAGE ($5.00)
Saver: TALKANCO ($3.00)
Market (105%): Talkanco $3.20, London's Image $5.00, Bustler $8.00, Cool Memory $9.00, Sensessional $12.00, Others $15.00+
Race 8: SWAN DRAUGHT BUNBURY CUP (2000m)
The Cup is usually a test of stamina, and REDBACK FLYER has plenty of it. His win at Ascot two starts back was dominant, and he didn't have much luck in the Detonator. He’s ready for the 2000m. ROCKING SOCIETY is the danger; he was an eye-catcher finishing second in the Detonator and looks to be peaking at the right time.
**Recommended Bet:**speculative (1 Unit) – REDBACK FLYER ($3.80)
Bomb: ARCADIA PARK ($15.00) – Massive effort for third in the Detonator; over the odds.
Market (105%): Redback Flyer $3.80, Rocking Society $5.50, Arcadia Park $9.00, Fancy Red $10.00, Fear The Wind $12.00, Others $15.00+
Race 9: MGIB HANDICAP (1400m)
We’ll finish the day with ANTIQUE STAR. She was very good first-up, finishing second to Platinum Shot after being out-toughed late. She’ll be much fitter for that and Michael Grantham has her firing. PLATINUM SHOT is the logical danger; she won that encounter and remains in great form, though she does have to contend with a wider gate today.
Recommended Bet: Medium (1.5 Units) – ANTIQUE STAR ($1.60 - Note: Short price, look for value in multiples)
Market (105%): Antique Star $1.90, Platinum Shot $4.00, Essentric Nature $8.00, Cashel Palace $10.00, Others $18.00+
Summary of Best Bets
Summary of Best Bets
Race 2
#10 Show The Way - W
#2 Corn Cob - It won't be going around at odds like that with a 3kg claimer on it without some of my money on it. - W/P
Race 3 - Western Lady - going to try get $2 the place for a save - W/P
I can't see My Authoritah getting up first up over 1600m+
Race 4
#10 Manzor Magic - it's ready to win - EW
Audio Boy is a habitual non winner I'm over that horse.
Race 5
#12 Desert Life - gets in well and should get a place price enough to cover if he doesn't win - E/W
Race 6
#5 Swing Man - EW - should be fitter and the main threat has been up for a bit although in good form.
Race 6
#9 Elite Missile - she will be prone for this. - W/P
I'll have a bit on Cool Memory also first up.
Race 7
#5 Arcadia Park - W/P - That's all
Race 8
#7 Antique Star - W - that should top us right up at the end of the day.
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