AU - Bunbury - Race 1

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

OPEN

Turf

SOFT 6

51.8K

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Verdict

The 2YOs kick things off and RIPPER RUPERT (2) goes on top. He showed promising signs on debut at Ascot in March and looks in similar form judging by his recent Belmont Trial. Ticks plenty of boxes off the inside for Chris Parnham and he can go one better on resumption. CALL NICK (3) was very impressive in his only trial coming into this and the booking of Pike suggests he's ready to fire. He disappointed on debut, but he looks to have gone to another level now and looks the main danger. FIERY SPARK (1) was just fair late in the race last start at Pinjarra but was fresh over 6 ½f there. He drops back to 5f today which may suit a touch better and the stable's strike jockey goes on. Expecting sharp improvement. SLIP THE JAB (6) pulled up with an issue on debut after looking fast at the trials. Has looked good again this time in work and can put his best foot forward now he's a gelding. PLAYING FREE (5) can play a role first-up on the back of some nice trials.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Resuming after a break, only one run when gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 12 at Ascot 2yo Swp on March 1 over 5f, 0.9 len behind Split The Gee with 126lbs at $13. Showed promising signs on debut and looks a winning chance based on his recent trial. 1st Pick 2 Ripper Rupert Jockey: Chris Parnham Trainer: Luke Fernie J: Chris Parnham T: Luke Fernie	130	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Resuming after a break, only one run when gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 12 at Ascot 2yo Swp on March 1 over 5f, 0.9 len behind Split The Gee with 126lbs at $13. Showed promising signs on debut and looks a winning chance based on his recent trial.
3	Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when ran last of 9 at Ascot 2yo Swp on January 25 over 5f, 9 len behind Da Generals Son with 126lbs at $11. Disappointing on debut, though his trial suggests he's ready to fire with Pike on board. 2nd Pick 3 Call Nick Jockey: William Pike Trainer: Daniel & Ben Pearce J: William Pike T: Daniel & Ben Pearce	85	-	-	-	9%
Analysis Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when ran last of 9 at Ascot 2yo Swp on January 25 over 5f, 9 len behind Da Generals Son with 126lbs at $11. Disappointing on debut, though his trial suggests he's ready to fire with Pike on board.
1	Third race start. Promising on debut won by a head at this track 2yo Swp March 8 over 6f defeating Hard Solo carrying 123lbs at $26. Went for a break before returning 4th of 9 at Pinjarra 2yo Swp on July 5 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind King Of Light carrying 128lbs at $10. Sound first-up and has claims right back in trip now. 3rd Pick 1 Fiery Spark Jockey: Shaun Mcgruddy Trainer: Steve Wolfe J: Shaun Mcgruddy T: Steve Wolfe	128	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Third race start. Promising on debut won by a head at this track 2yo Swp March 8 over 6f defeating Hard Solo carrying 123lbs at $26. Went for a break before returning 4th of 9 at Pinjarra 2yo Swp on July 5 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind King Of Light carrying 128lbs at $10. Sound first-up and has claims right back in trip now.

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