Bunbury (WA) horses tips & previews

9 Nov, 2:00 am AEDT

One race at a time: field, form guide and win/place odds for Bunbury (WA), with capture times on every price.

Meeting — Tue 3 Nov, 11:00 am AEDT

Meetings · Tue, 3 NovBunbury (WA)Change

Race 1 — Bunbury RSL Diggers Mdn 1200m · jumps Tue 3 Nov, 4:31 pm AEDT

Race preview

Welcome to Bunbury for the Bunbury Rsl Diggers Mdn over 1200m on a Good 4 surface with fine weather overhead. The local punters have sized up this three-year-old maiden nicely, establishing Eze Big Carl at the head of the win market order. Chasing hard right behind the favourite in the early betting order are Magnificent Malcom, Make It Snow, and Heza Hellraiser, setting up a fascinating clash of race experience and fresh-faced debutants over the 1200m trip this afternoon at 4:31 pm AEDT.

Taking a look at the form behind those shorter prices, Magnificent Malcom jumps from barrier 5 for Jarrad Noske and trainer Joshua Krispyn. The gelding drops back to a shorter trip after running out of petrol over 1400m at Ascot last time, though a prior fourth here at Bunbury over this distance suggests a return to the provincials might suit. Meanwhile, Heza Hellraiser resumes for a second prep from barrier 1 under Jessica Gray for trainer Brian Kersley, armed with a pleasing trial after tackling stiffer company in his maiden campaign. Punters looking further down the form lines will also note Make It Snow from barrier 3, aided by a handy Lark Hill trial placing.

For those hunting an extra angle, the speed map points to Magnificent Malcom taking up the running from barrier 5 as the lone confirmed leader, while Heza Hellraiser maps as the backmarker looking to rattle home with those fast-finishing sectionals. With plenty of runners coming straight off barrier trials, it is a race where keeping an eye on the market signals will pay dividends for followers of the yarn.

Race notes

3Y MDN SW,3YO MDN,3yo,Maiden
GOOD4
Fine
8 runners

Shortest win price

Magnificent Malcom (1)

3.40

Speed map

Back left · leaders right

Firststart

3Blind Shot
4Catchya Star
5Eze Big Carl
6Make It Snow
7Pretty Dandy
8Rulesofadmiration

Backmarker

2Heza Hellraiser

Leader

1Magnificent Malcom

Magnificent Malcom · Positive
Jockey ROI
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 18% in Last 100 Rides
Heza Hellraiser · Positive
Fast Finisher
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Blind Shot · Positive
Jockey ROI
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 22% in Last 100 Rides
Catchya Star · Negative
Jockey Booking
Jessica Valas current POT is 38% below Career Avg.

No.RunnerBarWgtLast 5WinPlace

1Magnificent MalcomJ: Jarrad Noske·T: Joshua Krispyn557kg4 4 8 4 107: 0-0-0$3.40$1.32

Career

7: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed100%
Rating80%
Closing Speed20%

Record

First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Ascot
1: 0-0-0
Track Bunbury
4: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
4: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
2: 0-0-0
Going Good
5: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

10Ascot1400m17 Oct 2026 · 3Y SWP · GOOD413.14L
4Bunbury1200m7 Oct 2026 · 3UP SW MDN · GOOD44.1L
8Bunbury1000m28 Sept 2026 · 3Y SW MDN · GOOD43.14L
4Pinjarra1300m22 July 2026 · 2Y SW MDN · GOOD41.5L
4Bunbury1100m15 July 2026 · 2Y MDN SW · SOFT52L
6Belmont1000m1 July 2026 · 2UP MDN SW · HEAVY82.2L
6Lark Hill950m15 June 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(6)3.7L
7Bunbury1200m7 Mar 2026 · 2Y SWP · GOOD43.8L

Insights

Jockey ROI
Positive
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 18% in Last 100 Rides
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Form
Positive
In form stable, out performing market expectations 28%
Map Suits
Positive
Suitable Map, where runners in this position outperform market by 1%
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Track Stats
Negative
Tends to struggle at this track
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

In touch but ran out of petrol quickly and finished a long way down the track at Ascot. Drops to shorter trip. Worth another look back at the provincials.

ILB

Tailed off to finish 10th last run at Ascot. Happy to forgive that run and facing less formidable opponents. Will be hitting the line strongly. Expected to be competitive.

Last of ten (Ascot) two weeks ago in a conditions race; yet to manage better than fourth in his seven races; not hard to turn elsewhere.

RSIS

Faded away to finish 10th last time at Ascot. Happy to forgive that run and matched against a less competitive field. Can go through the gears. Will be fighting out the finish.

2Heza HellraiserJ: Jessica Gray·T: Brian Kersley157kg4 8 6 8 33: 0-0-0$7.00$2.10

Career

3: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

100

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer60%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed100%
Rating100%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
1: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Belmont
2: 0-0-0
Track Ascot
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1300m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
2: 0-0-0

Last starts

3Lark Hill1050m19 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)0.4L
8Belmont1300m30 May 2026 · 2Y SWP · SOFT64.1L
6Belmont1200m16 May 2026 · 2Y SWP · SOFT57.3L
8Ascot1200m22 Apr 2026 · 2Y SW MDN · GOOD44.9L
4Lark Hill950m7 Apr 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)0.8L
2Lark Hill950m1 Dec 2025 · Barrier Trial0.5L
1Lark Hill950m17 Nov 2025 · Barrier Trial-0.7

Insights

Fast Finisher
Positive
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 17% better than Career Avg.
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Drawn In
Positive
Suited drawn down low
1st Up
Negative
May need this run
Blinkers Off
Positive
Blinkers coming off this start
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Resuming for second prep (22-weeks). Upside off spell. Trial was pleasing. Raced without success in stiffer company last prep. Set to play a leading role fresh.

ILB

First up today. Was well beaten when 8th last time at Belmont. Should bounce back and dropping in grade. Likely to be well placed early. Very capable of taking this out.

Not beaten too far when eighth at Belmont Park in a conditions race five months ago; still searching for first win after three tries; returns from a break here; easy to oppose.

RSIS

Fresh today. Struggled with the pace when 8th last start at Belmont. Looking for an improved run and goes down in grade. Has plenty of early pace. Very capable of taking this out.

3Blind ShotJ: Austin Galati·T: R W Price657kg8 5 8$26.00$3.90

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Firststart

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed50%
Rating40%
Closing Speed50%

Last starts

8Lark Hill1050m19 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)6.7L
5Lark Hill930m5 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)4.9L
8Lark Hill930m4 May 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)3.7L

Insights

Jockey ROI
Positive
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 22% in Last 100 Rides
Key Rider
Positive
Austin Galati 55% above market expected in L100 Rides
Key Jockey
Positive
Austin Galati winning at 21% POT in last 100 rides
Still Learning
Negative
No race experience

Comments

AAP

Trials (4:0-0-0). Pedestrian efforts in trials to date. Check betting.

ILB

Shooting To Win 3yo having first race appearance for Ross Price. Watch early betting.

First time on the track; stable's stats offers some hope; already gelded; from the same family as Beston Street, a winner over 6f; market should reveal plenty as to his prospects of winning at the first time of asking.

RSIS

Shooting To Win 3yo on debut for trainer Ross Price.

4Catchya StarJ: Jessica Valas·T: G C Ballantyne857kg9 4 8 2$41.00$4.80

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Firststart

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer20%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed50%
Rating20%
Closing Speed50%

Last starts

2Lark Hill1050m19 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)2.7L
8Lark Hill930m29 June 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(6)9.5L
4Lark Hill950m15 June 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(6)2.4L
9Lark Hill1050m2 June 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(6)16.2L

Insights

Jockey Booking
Negative
Jessica Valas current POT is 38% below Career Avg.
Trainer Career
Negative
Trainer Career S/R is 2%
Jockey Booking
Negative
Less suitable jockey engaged
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 69%
Trainer Form
Negative
Stable out of form, losing 70% Profit on Turnover
Rider Poor SR
Negative
Jockey underperforming market expectations by 71% in L100 rides
Market Watch
Negative
Keep eye on betting moves

Comments

AAP

Trials (4:0-1-0). Good latest trial but steps out in tough race. Others profiling stronger.

ILB

3yo runner on debut by Choistar for trainer Graeme Ballantyne. Respect the betting.

Already a gelding; this son of Choistar makes first rules appearance; warrants respect as some good aspects to his profile.

RSIS

First appearance at the races 3yo by Choistar for Graeme Ballantyne.

5Eze Big CarlJ: Jason Whiting·T: B V Watkins757kg4 3 3 2$3.90$1.38

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Firststart

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed50%
Rating40%
Closing Speed50%

Last starts

2Lark Hill1050m19 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)0.1L
3Lark Hill930m5 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)1.6L
3Lark Hill950m21 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)2.1L
4Lark Hill400m7 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)0.9L

Insights

Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -35% POT in their L100 Races
Still Learning
Negative
No race experience

Comments

AAP

Trials (4:0-1-2). Makes debut after a handy Lark Hill trial. Follow betting leads.

ILB

3yo by Trapeze Artist having first race start for trainer Bruce Watkins. Market as guide.

This son of Trapeze Artist is running for the first time; sire gets his share of decent sorts; big player with signs of encouragement in profile.

RSIS

Bruce Watkins trained 3yo by Trapeze Artist having first race appearance.

6Make It SnowJ: Joey Azzopardi·T: Michael Grantham357kg4 3$5.00$1.60

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Firststart

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed50%
Rating60%
Closing Speed50%

Last starts

3Lark Hill1050m19 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)2L
4Lark Hill930m5 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)10.2L

Insights

Rider
Negative
Negative rider change today
First Starter
Positive
Not raced previously

Comments

AAP

Trials (2:0-0-1). Aided by latest trial placing. Well worth a look.

ILB

Michael Grantham trained 3yo by Xtravagant having first race start. Follow the money.

Course debutants from this stable always command respect; already gelded; related to multiple race winner Snow God (5f-7f); likely to be thereabouts with signs of encouragement in profile.

RSIS

3yo debutant by Xtravagant for Michael Grantham. Watch betting.

7Pretty DandyJ: Chanel Cooper·T: P J Naylor255kg5 7$81.00$7.50

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Firststart

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed50%
Rating40%
Closing Speed50%

Last starts

7Lark Hill400m19 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)5.1L
5Lark Hill400m23 Feb 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)6.8L

Insights

Jockey Booking
Negative
Less suitable jockey engaged
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Drawn In
Positive
Suited drawn down low
Market Watch
Negative
Keep eye on betting moves

Comments

AAP

Trials (2:0-0-0). Trial form uninspiring but obviously better for the experience. Look to market for a further guide.

ILB

3yo by Safeguard having first start for Phil Naylor and will try to take advantage of the gate. Watch betting.

First start under rules for this daughter of Safeguard; interesting to see how she figures in the betting.

RSIS

3yo debutant by Safeguard for Phil Naylor and gets a favourable draw.

8RulesofadmirationJ: Jade Mc Naught·T: Brandon Fiore455kg5 4 1$3.70$1.38

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Firststart

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer40%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed50%
Rating40%
Closing Speed50%

Last starts

1Lark Hill1050m19 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)-2.7
4Lark Hill950m21 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)3.5L
5Lark Hill1050m2 June 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(6)4.4L

Insights

Trainer SR
Negative
Brandon Fiore striking at just 7%
Rider
Negative
Negative rider change today
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 881%
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 35%
Market Watch
Negative
Keep eye on betting moves
Blinkers On
Positive
Trainer has opted for the Blinkers on, take note

Comments

AAP

Trials (3:1-0-0). Stronger showing in latest Lark Hill trial 19 Oct. Odds may prove best guide here.

ILB

Brandon Fiore 3yo by Universal Ruler having first start. Keep your eye on the market.

Trainer has a modest record with debutants; easy enough to oppose.

RSIS

First time at the races 3yo by Universal Ruler for trainer Brandon Fiore.

Odds correct as at Tue 3 Nov, 4:40 pm AEDT. Odds can change.

Past meetings

Wed 7 Oct, 11:00 am AEDT · 8 races
Mon 28 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 8 races
Thu 17 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 8 races
Thu 10 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 7 races