Bunbury Race 5 - Swan Draught Hcp (C1)
RIPPER RUPERT (4) is a promising galloper who resumes off a heavily-bet Maiden win at Kalgoorlie. Looks forward enough following a recent Belmont trial win. Should park just off the speed from the inside gate, and Chris Parnham's booking is a positive. FAVOURITE SONGS (2) found more like her best when narrowly beaten at Belmont. Cherry-ripe now and is a live chance. PYGMALION (3) was plainer at Belmont last time, but his form there and at Ascot prior stacks up. Come back to a shorter sprint, and he also has claims. CLASSIC RULER (7) will be fitter and will be around the mark putting his best foot forward.

Jockey: Jefferson Tsang
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Northam Cl1 June 8 over 1300m, 3 len behind Showlas with 60kg at $21. When resuming last campaign fifth of 16 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn April 9 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Mangifera with 57.5kg at $41. May need one.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Elisha Whittington | 50kg | 0:56.24 | - | 0 |
| 9.58L | $0.00 |
| 5/11 | 08/06/2025 | 17 | CL1 2U | $30,000.00 | Northam | 1300m | Good 4 | Joseph Azzopardi | 60kg | 1:18.14 | 2-2-5 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $21.00 |
| 11/11 | 22/05/2025 | 21 | CL1 2U | $30,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1400m | Good 4 | Holly Watson | 59.5kg | 1:23.76 | 1-1-11 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/12 | 01/05/2025 | 22 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1300m | Good 4 | Holly Watson | 57.5kg | 1:19.30 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/16 | 09/04/2025 | 101 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1200m | Good 4 | Jason Whiting | 57.5kg | 1:12.08 | 3-3-5 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $41.00 |
| 1/9 | 31/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Jason Whiting | 1:01.91 | - | 0 |
| 0.38L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 29/12/2024 | - | MDN 3 | $25,000.00 | Bunbury | 1200m | Good 4 | Holly Watson | 57kg | 1:11.90 | 3-4-10 | 6 |
| 13.6L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Holly Nottle
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd of 11 at Belmont Park Cl1 on December 3 over 1000m, 0.7 len behind Cannykev with 54.5kg at $13. The race before that 5th of 9 at Narrogin Rtg 52+ on November 20 over 1190m, 4.5 len behind Cheryl's Shout carrying 57kg at $5.50. Expected to go close.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 03/12/2025 | 13 | CL1 3U | $30,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good 4 | Holly Nottle | 54.5kg | 0:58.04 | 4-5-2 | 4 |
| 0.7L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/11/2025 | 14 | BM52+ 3U | $17,000.00 | Narrogin | 1190m | Good 4 | Jason Whiting | 57kg | 1:15.03 | 5-7-5 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 06/11/2025 | 134 | CL3 3U | $30,000.00 | Northam | 1000m | Good 4 | Holly Watson | 56.5kg | 0:57.97 | 8-8-5 | 8 |
| 2.4L | $18.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Jade McNaught | 50kg | 0:59.75 | - | 0 |
| 5.17L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/06/2025 | 153 | CL1 2U | $30,000.00 | Northam | 1000m | Good 4 | Jade McNaught | 58kg | 0:57.82 | 2-2-6 | 6 |
| 6.2L | $8.00 |
| 2/5 | 09/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 400m | Good | Jade McNaught | 50kg | 0:23.39 | - | 0 |
| 0.21L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/01/2025 | 41 | MDN 3 | $25,000.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1000m | Good 4 | Jade McNaught | 55kg | 0:57.40 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.75 |
| 4/11 | 13/12/2024 | 12 | NMW1Y 3 | $35,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1000m | Good 4 | Jade Mc Naught | 55.5kg | 0:57.30 | 1-3-4 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Jason Whiting
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Belmont Park 3yo 0Mwly on November 12 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Hot And High carrying 58.5kg at $12. Before that 4th of 7 at Belmont Park Cl1 on October 29 over 1200m, 2 len behind Cryptic Joy with 58kg at $6.50. Has claims at best.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 12/11/2025 | 14 | NMW1Y 3 | $35,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Good 4 | Jason Whiting | 58.5kg | 1:10.91 | 3-3-4 | 5 |
| 4.4L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 29/10/2025 | 11 | CL1 3U | $30,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Good 4 | Jason Whiting | 58kg | 1:11.68 | 7-6-4 | 7 |
| 1.9L | $6.50 |
| 6/11 | 18/10/2025 | 13 | NMW1Y 3U | $40,000.00 | Ascot | 1100m | Good 4 | Jason Whiting | 54kg | 1:04.58 | 10-10-6 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/9 | 05/10/2025 | 186 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1100m | Soft 5 | Jason Whiting | 56kg | 1:05.48 | 3-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.20 |
| 2/5 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 400m | Soft | Jason Whiting | 52kg | 0:24.74 | - | 0 |
| 0.49L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 02/04/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $25,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Jason Whiting | 57kg | 0:58.69 | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.7L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 19/03/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $25,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Jason Whiting | 57kg | 0:59.36 | 5-5-2 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 10/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pinjarra | 600m | Good | Jason Whiting | 0:35.57 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Chris Parnham
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation won by nose Kalgoorlie Mdn September 7 over 1300m defeating Stairway carrying 55.5kg at $2.35. When resuming last campaign second last of 11 at this track 2yo Swp July 19 over 1000m, soft track; 6 len behind Paint It Red carrying 56kg at $9.50. Anticipating him to hit the ground running.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 400m | Good | Holly Watson | 54kg | 0:23.91 | - | 0 |
| 0.58L | $0.00 |
| 1/12 | 07/09/2025 | 15 | MDN 3U | $20,250.00 | Kalgoorlie | 1300m | Good 4 | Brayden Gaerth | 55.5kg | 1:20.03 | 4-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.35 |
| 5/8 | 23/08/2025 | 16 | OPEN 3 | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Soft 5 | Brayden Gaerth | 56kg | 1:11.72 | 2-2-5 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $71.00 |
| 3/11 | 07/08/2025 | 19 | MDN 3 | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1100m | Soft 5 | Brayden Gaerth | 57kg | 1:05.08 | 8-4-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $19.00 |
| 10/11 | 19/07/2025 | 140 | OPEN 2 | $80,000.00 | Bunbury | 1000m | Soft 6 | Chris Parnham | 56kg | 0:59.97 | 6-7-10 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $9.50 |
| 2/4 | 07/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 400m | Soft | Chris Parnham | 52kg | 0:23.64 | - | 0 |
| 0.17L | $0.00 |
| 2/12 | 01/03/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Chris Parnham | 57kg | 0:59.06 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Kyra Yuill
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently faded in the straight second last of 11 at this track Cl3 on December 7 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Lemmor with 54.5kg at $14. The race before that won by a long-neck at Narrogin Mdn Hcp 46+ November 20 over 1100m defeating Longtimebeliever with 57kg at $5.50. Others preferred.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 07/12/2025 | 17 | CL3 3U | $30,000.00 | Bunbury | 1000m | Good 4 | Madi Derrick | 54.5kg | 0:59.59 | 1-1-10 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $14.00 |
| 1/10 | 20/11/2025 | 16 | MDN 3U | $17,000.00 | Narrogin | 1100m | Good 4 | Kyra Yuill | 57kg | 1:08.98 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.4L | $5.50 |
| 7/9 | 04/11/2025 | 149 | CL1 CG 3U | $30,000.00 | Bunbury | 1200m | Good 4 | Jade McNaught | 55kg | 1:10.17 | 3-3-7 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $26.00 |
| 6/6 | 08/06/2025 | 11 | MDN 3 | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1000m | Good 4 | Jade McNaught | 57kg | 0:58.78 | 1-1-6 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $18.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/05/2025 | 6 | NMW1Y 3 | $35,000.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1000m | Good 4 | Holly Watson | 55kg | 0:56.60 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $31.00 |
| 5/14 | 22/05/2025 | 15 | MDN 3 | $25,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1000m | Good 4 | Jade McNaught | 57kg | 0:57.66 | 1-1-5 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $51.00 |
| 3/10 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1000m | Good | Jade McNaught | 0:59.17 | - | 0 |
| 0.59L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 18/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scone | 900m | Soft | Mikayla Weir | 0:53.13 | - | 0 |
| 0.84L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Kate Pateman
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at York October 9 over 1200m, 2 len behind Pretty Devine carrying 55kg at $41. Previously first up; fourth of 10 at Carnarvon Mdn August 31 over 1000m, 4 len behind Kimberley Currency carrying 56kg at $4.60. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 09/10/2025 | 11 | BM52+ 3U | $17,000.00 | York | 1200m | Good 3 | Kate Pateman | 55kg | 1:10.26 | 7-7-5 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/09/2025 | 15 | BM52+ 3U | $17,000.00 | Toodyay | 1100m | Good 3 | Kate Pateman | 55kg | 1:06.86 | 1-1-6 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $9.50 |
| 1/7 | 13/09/2025 | 13 | MDN 3U | $17,000.00 | Carnarvon | 1200m | Good | Kate Pateman | 56kg | 1:10.53 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $4.40 |
| 4/10 | 31/08/2025 | 203 | MDN 3U | $17,000.00 | Carnarvon | 1000m | Good | Kate Pateman | 56kg | 0:58.22 | 2-2-4 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $4.60 |
| 6/8 | 09/02/2025 | 14 | MDN 2U | $20,000.00 | Mt Barker | 1300m | Good 3 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | 54.5kg | 1:20.16 | 3-3-6 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 26/01/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $25,000.00 | Bunbury | 1200m | Good 4 | Holly Watson | 55kg | 1:13.20 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $8.50 |
| 3/11 | 21/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Kyra Yuill | 0:57.87 | - | 0 |
| 0.54L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 07/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Joseph Azzopardi | 0:57.26 | - | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jade McNaught
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 11 at this track Cl3 on December 7 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Lemmor with 54kg at $10. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl1 on April 9 over 1200m, 3 len behind Exporose with 58.5kg at $4.80. Fitter and won't be far away.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 07/12/2025 | 129 | CL3 3U | $30,000.00 | Bunbury | 1000m | Good 4 | Jade McNaught | 54kg | 0:59.59 | 7-6-6 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $10.00 |
| 7/10 | 31/07/2025 | 7 | CL3 2U | $30,000.00 | Bunbury Aw | 1275m | Neutral | Madi Derrick | 54.5kg | 1:19.57 | 4-7-7 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/07/2025 | 12 | BM44+ 2U | $17,000.00 | Northam | 1300m | Soft 6 | Jade McNaught | 58kg | 1:19.37 | 9-10-4 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 |
| 10/13 | 12/07/2025 | 24 | NMW1Y 4U | $40,000.00 | Bunbury | 1400m | Heavy 8 | Jade McNaught | 54kg | 1:26.60 | 7-7-10 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $71.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/06/2025 | 28 | CL1 2U | $30,000.00 | Bunbury | 1200m | Soft 7 | Jade McNaught | 56.5kg | 1:12.87 | 4-4-5 | 8 |
| 3.2L | $6.00 |
| 3/13 | 21/05/2025 | 30 | CL1 2U | $30,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Good 4 | Jade McNaught | 56.5kg | 1:12.52 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Natasha Faithfull | 0:58.09 | - | 0 |
| 0.41L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 29/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Michael Poy | 0:56.55 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Rocky Cheung
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 8 at Belmont Park Cl1 on November 19 over 1000m, 4 len behind Anaballistic carrying 55kg at $16. Last start 4th of 11 at Belmont Park Cl1 on December 3 over 1000m, 2 len behind Cannykev with 52kg at $26. Prefer to see her back in form.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 03/12/2025 | 14 | CL1 3U | $30,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good 4 | Rocky Cheung | 52kg | 0:58.04 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/11/2025 | 182 | CL1 3U | $30,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good 4 | Natasha Faithfull | 55kg | 0:59.16 | 3-4-6 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $16.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Natasha Faithfull | 46kg | 0:59.14 | - | 0 |
| 2.91L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Natasha Faithfull | 46kg | 0:59.75 | - | 0 |
| 2.13L | $0.00 |
| 13/13 | 21/05/2025 | 14 | BM0-56 | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1200m | Good 4 | Ben Price | 58kg | 1:09.87 | 8-10-13 | 8 |
| 22.0L | $15.00 |
| 10/11 | 07/05/2025 | 18 | BM60 | $25,000.00 | Oakbank | 1100m | Good 4 | Isaac Sit | 53.5kg | 1:06.82 | 2-3-10 | 9 |
| 8.1L | $11.00 |
| 1/11 | 19/04/2025 | 196 | MDN FM 3U | $19,500.00 | Clare | 1100m | Good 4 | Isaac Sit | 53.5kg | 1:07.72 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.7L | $2.20 |
| 3/6 | 05/10/2024 | 15 | MDN 3 | $27,000.00 | Murtoa | 1100m | Good 4 | Eoin Walsh | 56kg | 1:05.35 | 3-4-3 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Natika Riordan
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 9th of 11 at this track Cl1 F&M on November 4 over 1200m, 4 len behind Galway Shawl carrying 54.5kg at $61. Second-up eased back early on 8th of 11 at this track Cl3 on December 7 over 1000m, 4 len behind Lemmor carrying 54kg at $101. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 07/12/2025 | 33 | CL3 3U | $30,000.00 | Bunbury | 1000m | Good 4 | Elisha Whittington | 54kg | 0:59.59 | 10-9-8 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $101.00 |
| 9/11 | 04/11/2025 | 172 | CL1 FM 3U | $30,000.00 | Bunbury | 1200m | Good 4 | Jade McNaught | 54.5kg | 1:10.43 | 11-11-9 | 11 |
| 4.2L | $61.00 |
| 6/11 | 16/05/2025 | 15 | BM58+ 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1100m | Good 4 | Chanel Cooper | 52kg | 1:06.40 | 7-6-6 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 01/05/2025 | 13 | CL1 2U | $30,000.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1000m | Good 4 | Jade McNaught | 54.5kg | 0:57.90 | 8-8-8 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $31.00 |
| 7/9 | 18/04/2025 | 14 | CL1 2U | $30,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Jade McNaught | 54kg | 0:59.39 | 9-9-7 | 8 |
| 3.9L | $101.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/04/2025 | 12 | CL2 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Kyra Yuill | 55.5kg | 1:02.02 | 2-2-5 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Jade Mc Naught | 0:58.18 | - | 0 |
| 0.05L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 29/06/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scone | 900m | Soft | Jake Pracey-Holmes | 0:53.46 | - | 2 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |