AU - Bunbury - Race 7

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

OPEN

Turf

GOOD 4

106.1K

VIEW

Verdict

One of the features of the day now and this sets up very nicely for TALKANCO (13) who was just edged out in the Pinjarra Classic last time out. She showed she's up to this grade as a 3YO against the older horses and she finally draws a gate. Can sit closer on the map this time and go one better. LONDON'S IMAGE (3) flew home to grab Talkanco last start in the Classic. She's third-up now, but meets Talkanco worse at the weights. Draws a touch better this time around though with the rise in trip no issue. Wouldn't surprise if she repeated the dose. BONJOY (7) will be fitter for a recent trial and boasts a solid first-up record. CJP hops in the saddle fresh and she is a classy type. Hasn't won for a while but this looks well within her grasp. ELITE MISSILE (9) usually dips second-up but he was impressive in the Classic. Wide draw to contend with here but he's racing in great order. FAST FLICKER (10) stuck on well fresh and she boasts a strong second-up record. Can feature once again.

numberFire Picks

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
13	Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 9 at this track in the LR Wa Breeders on February 1 over 6f, head behind Playin'it Sweet carrying 126lbs at $3. Second-up 2nd of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside in the LR Pinjarra Clsc on February 22 over 6 ½f, head behind London's Image with 119lbs at $2.60. Gets plenty in her favour today and she can go one better. 1st Pick 13 Talkanco Jockey: Chris Parnham Trainer: Daniel & Ben Pearce J: Chris Parnham T: Daniel & Ben Pearce	155	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 9 at this track in the LR Wa Breeders on February 1 over 6f, head behind Playin'it Sweet carrying 126lbs at $3. Second-up 2nd of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside in the LR Pinjarra Clsc on February 22 over 6 ½f, head behind London's Image with 119lbs at $2.60. Gets plenty in her favour today and she can go one better.
3	Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up made ground from midfield, 3rd of 11 at Ascot in the LR Cyril Flower on February 7 over 6f, 3 len behind Almighty Class with 127lbs at $4.60. Second-up was well back until straightening, raced back then made ground from the turn, won by a head at Pinjarra Scarpside LR Pinjarra Clsc February 22 over 6 ½f defeating Talkanco with 123lbs at $6. Strong win last start and there's no reason why she can't go back-to-back. 2nd Pick 3 London's Image Jockey: Lucy Fiore Trainer: Grant & Alana Williams J: Lucy Fiore T: Grant & Alana Williams	159	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up made ground from midfield, 3rd of 11 at Ascot in the LR Cyril Flower on February 7 over 6f, 3 len behind Almighty Class with 127lbs at $4.60. Second-up was well back until straightening, raced back then made ground from the turn, won by a head at Pinjarra Scarpside LR Pinjarra Clsc February 22 over 6 ½f defeating Talkanco with 123lbs at $6. Strong win last start and there's no reason why she can't go back-to-back.
7	Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Ascot in the LR Starstruck December 13 over 1m, 2.75 len behind Storyville with 129lbs at $9.50. Previously first up, fourth of 11 at Ascot in the G3 Eurythmic October 18 over 7f, 0.9 len behind Diamond Scene with 122lbs at $7.50. Fitter for a recent trial and she can make her presence felt on resumption. 3rd Pick 7 Bonjoy Jockey: Clint Johnston-Porter Trainer: Jason Miller J: Clint Johnston-Porter T: Jason Miller	106	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Ascot in the LR Starstruck December 13 over 1m, 2.75 len behind Storyville with 129lbs at $9.50. Previously first up, fourth of 11 at Ascot in the G3 Eurythmic October 18 over 7f, 0.9 len behind Diamond Scene with 122lbs at $7.50. Fitter for a recent trial and she can make her presence felt on resumption.

Upcoming Races

Horse Racing Basic Terms

Dead Heat

Two or more horses finishing so close at the wire, that they were unable to be separated on a photo finish and deemed to have tied.

Firm

A dry turf course, equal to a ‘fast’ dirt track.

Fast

A dry dirt track that is typically an ideal racing surface.