Bunbury Race 5 - Swan Draught Mdn
Another big field but ZALI'S GIFT (5) looks a top chance to get off the mark. Has shown plenty of ability in stakes class last time in and returned with an eye-catching fourth over 1200m at Belmont Park. Fitter and extra trip ideal. Goes close on best. OCEAN REEF (2) is a four-start maiden who looks close to breaking the duck after finishing in the placings at his last couple of runs, most recently when a neck away in second over 1300m at Northam. Patrick Carbery stays on and has three minors while aboard. Likely to feature. PLAYING SOLO (15) is a three-start maiden who resumed from a spell last start and was beaten 3 lengths when seventh over 1200m at Belmont Park. Definite top-three hope with plenty of improvement to come. MYSTIC EMPRESS (10) finished second last time over 1300m at Northam, beaten 11 lengths. Close to a win and drawn for a soft run. PRODUCIMUS (11) is back in trip and will be winding up late.
Jockey: Jessica Valas
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 11 in a Mdn at Northam on August 27 over 1300m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Secret Planet carrying 58kg at $101. The run before that 13th of 16 in a Mdn at Pinjarra on July 16 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Lucky Moon with 58kg at $101. Tested on recent form.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 27/08/2026 | 42 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1300m | Heavy 9 | Jessica Valas | 58kg | 1:21.97 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $101.00 |
| 13/16 | 16/07/2026 | 28 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1400m | Soft 5 | Jessica Valas | 58kg | 1:25.38 | 13-15-13 | 11 |
| 10.4L | $101.00 |
| 6/14 | 18/06/2026 | 17 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1300m | Good 4 | Jessica Valas | 58kg | 1:19.53 | 8-5-6 | 11 |
| 3.2L | $151.00 |
| 8/10 | 01/06/2026 | 19 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1300m | Soft 6 | Jessica Valas | 58kg | 1:19.27 | 8-9-8 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $41.00 |
| 11/16 | 13/05/2026 | 119 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1200m | Good 4 | Brayden Gaerth | 58kg | 1:11.82 | 12-9-11 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $101.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 930m | Good | Ava Catarino | 51kg | 0:56.90 | - | 0 |
| 4.09L | $0.00 |
| 11/12 | 14/01/2026 | 11 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Ascot | 1800m | Good 4 | Jordan Turner | 58kg | 1:51.84 | 8-7-11 | 8 |
| 5.9L | $101.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 930m | Soft | Chris Parnham | 52kg | 0:57.33 | - | 0 |
| 6.11L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Lucy Fiore
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after seven months 5th of 11 in a Mdn at Belmont Park on August 26 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Hot Chix Lane with 56kg at $8. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 11 in a Mdn at Belmont Park on October 29 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Maalis Song with 54kg at $6.50. Strong return and looks ideally placed here over the extra ground.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 26/08/2026 | 192 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Good 4 | Lucy Fiore | 56kg | 1:12.12 | 11-10-5 | 11 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 10/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Soft | Lucy Fiore | 53kg | 0:57.92 | - | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Soft | Lucy Fiore | 53kg | 0:57.81 | - | 0 |
| 0.96L | $0.00 |
| 11/13 | 15/02/2026 | 11 | LR OPEN 3 | $125,000.00 | Ascot | 1500m | Good 4 | Shaun O'donnell | 53kg | 1:30.70 | 1-1-11 | 12 |
| 11.7L | $91.00 |
| 2/11 | 04/02/2026 | 10 | CL1 2U | $30,000.00 | Ascot | 1500m | Good 4 | Lucy Fiore | 56kg | 1:29.92 | 1-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.4L | $13.00 |
| 3/12 | 25/01/2026 | 36 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1200m | Good 4 | Lucy Fiore | 54.5kg | 1:12.06 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/11 | 20/12/2025 | 13 | MDN 3U | $50,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Lucy Fiore | 54.5kg | 1:24.27 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $10.00 |
| 2/13 | 07/12/2025 | 10 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Bunbury | 1200m | Good 4 | Natasha Faithfull | 54.5kg | 1:13.26 | 8-4-2 | 9 |
| 0.6L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Jade Mcnaught
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 11 in a Mdn at Northam on August 27 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Tag Time carrying 56kg at $26. Before that came from midfield; 3rd of 12 in a Mdn at Pinjarra on July 16 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Unwanted News with 56kg at $11. Close to a win and drawn for a soft run.
Last Starts 14 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 | 27/08/2026 | 42 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1300m | Heavy 9 | Jade Mcnaught | 56kg | 1:21.37 | 11-8-2 | 11 |
| 11.6L | $26.00 |
| 3/12 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1200m | Good 4 | Shaun Mcgruddy | 56kg | 1:12.06 | 7-6-3 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
| 10/10 | 09/07/2026 | 21 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1300m | Soft 5 | Shaun Mcgruddy | 56kg | 1:18.00 | 9-10-10 | 10 |
| 13.2L | $12.00 |
| 4/11 | 18/06/2026 | 144 | MDN 3 | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1300m | Good 4 | Shaun Mcgruddy | 55kg | 1:18.66 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 0.4L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 1050m | Soft | Brad Parnham | 56.5kg | 1:08.44 | - | 0 |
| 3.65L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 930m | Good | Chris Parnham | 52kg | 0:59.56 | - | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 |
| 6/12 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1200m | Good 4 | Shaun O'donnell | 54.5kg | 1:12.06 | 9-9-6 | 9 |
| 2.2L | $10.00 |
| 5/9 | 11/01/2026 | 14 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Bunbury | 1000m | Good 4 | Shaun O'donnell | 54.5kg | 0:58.20 | 8-8-5 | 5 |
| 2.7L | $3.30 |
Jockey: Chloe Azzopardi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 11 in a Mdn at Northam on August 6 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Field Mistress carrying 56kg at $41. The race before that eased back early on 10th of 14 in a Mdn at Northam on July 23 over 1300m, 6 len behind Flying Maradona with 56kg at $31. Working up to a win. Back in trip and will be winding up late.
Last Starts 35 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 | 06/08/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1600m | Good 4 | Chloe Azzopardi | 56kg | 1:39.83 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $41.00 |
| 10/14 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1300m | Good 4 | Troy Turner | 56kg | 1:17.94 | 13-12-10 | 10 |
| 6.9L | $31.00 |
| 9/16 | 16/07/2026 | 28 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1400m | Soft 5 | Troy Turner | 56kg | 1:25.38 | 16-13-9 | 15 |
| 4.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/11 | 18/06/2026 | - | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1300m | Soft 5 | Troy Turner | 56kg | 1:18.00 | 8-8-5 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $101.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Troy Turner | 53kg | 0:59.89 | - | 0 |
| 7.92L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Troy Turner | 53kg | 1:02.03 | - | 0 |
| 5.74L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Zephen Johnston-Porter
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn March 12 over 1400m, 4 len behind Jesa Lupa with 55kg at $13. On debut eighth of 12 at this track Mdn February 12 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Unfortunate Lad with 55kg at $15. Might be better off following this run.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 24/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Soft | Holly Watson | 54kg | 0:58.12 | - | 0 |
| 7.89L | $0.00 |
| 8/11 | 12/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1400m | Good 4 | Holly Watson | 55kg | 1:24.18 | 5-6-8 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $13.00 |
| 4/12 | 26/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $25,000.00 | Bunbury | 1200m | Good 4 | Holly Watson | 55kg | 1:11.13 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
| 8/12 | 12/02/2026 | - | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Bunbury | 1200m | Good 4 | Holly Watson | 55kg | 1:11.22 | 5-5-8 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 930m | Good | Holly Watson | 54kg | 0:56.52 | - | 0 |
| 4.78L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Sharni Webster
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after 10 months eased back early on 12th of 16 in a Mdn at Belmont Park on August 5 over 1300m, on a slow track; 11 len behind The Rocket with 58kg at $51. Previously second-up 11th of 16 in a Mdn at Ascot on October 15 over 1500m, 6 len behind Buthelezi with 56kg at $71. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 05/08/2026 | 294 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Belmont | 1300m | Soft 5 | Brad Parnham | 58kg | 1:17.63 | 16-16-12 | 16 |
| 11.6L | $51.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Chloe Azzopardi | 53kg | 1:03.40 | - | 0 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/4 | 06/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Chloe Azzopardi | 1:02.44 | - | 0 |
| 14.56L | $0.00 | |
| 11/16 | 15/10/2025 | 10 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Ascot | 1500m | Good 4 | Brayden Gaerth | 56kg | 1:31.43 | 15-11-11 | 15 |
| 6.1L | $71.00 |
| 11/13 | 05/10/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1300m | Soft 5 | Brayden Gaerth | 56kg | 1:19.12 | 6-7-11 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $21.00 |