Bunbury hosts seven races on Melbourne Cup Day with solid fields and competitive racing on the cards.
The last race on the card looks outstanding with plenty of progressive types lining up in the Class 3 event.
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Race 1: COUNTRY COMFORT PERTH RACY WEEKEND GETAWAY MAIDEN (2038m)
LATE FLYER (2) was beaten by the wide draw at Belmont last time out and he was also held up when mounting his run. He has a superior gate this time and also benefits from a 3kg claim. It could be his day in the sun this time. On top. COVENTRY REEF (1) has raced his way back into form and should relish the step up to a middle distance for the first time this prep. He will have plenty of time to find a handy spot from his wide draw and should go close to taking this out. DANEA ROCK (8) was trapped wide early on last start before making a quick move to lead before the final turn. She understandably weakened late and will appreciate a kinder draw this time. Stick with her. FLASH OF DALLAS (6) fought on gamely when finishing fourth here nearly 4 weeks ago and won't have any excuses with her fitness this time. She is still part of the powerful Williams team and is worthy of each-way consideration.
Race 2: CUPRUM DISTILLERY MAIDEN (1400m)
ZOUCONI (4) has more upside than most in this and won a trial before finishing third as favourite fresh up at Northam nearly 3 weeks ago. She will be spot on with that run under her belt and the extra 400m is ideal. On top. Follow your money. ADMIRE THE GIRL (7) was showing plenty of potential at the trials and did well enough on debut to finish third. She would have naturally improved from that effort and even from a wide gate, she can figure in the finish again. SNIPPERANDO (3) will be peaking third up from a spell and did hit the line with purpose at Northam 9 days ago. She has a slightly better draw this time and can put her best hoof forward. THE KING'S WERD (8) finished third at Collie 10 days ago and should have finished closer to the winner that day. She is still improving and has the blinkers off for the first time. This is slightly harder but she is still worth including in all combinations.
Race 3: TREVOR ROCHE MEMORIAL MAIDEN (1400m)
UNIVERSAL HOTNESS (1) has gone very close to winning in his last 3 starts and is still not having much luck with his barrier draws as he cops another wide gate here. He faces a similar assignment here and is due to go one better this time. LE TROY (2) worked too hard early on last start and then raced too keenly once finding his spot near the lead. He was a bold runner-up before that when ridden with cover and if Kate Pateman can switch him off early, he can bounce straight back into the money. MA MA BELLE (13) made up a lot of ground late when finishing second on debut at Northam nearly 3 weeks ago. She will improve naturally with the experience and the extra 100m to travel is ideal. Can win. SPIRIT OF LUNA (14) had a couple of trials last month and has the blinkers on for her debut. A good draw is an advantage and any market support should be respected. Each-way.
Race 4: NIXON ELECTRICAL MAIDEN (1200m)
SUPER SNIPPY (1) was in good form prior to being a touch unlucky last time out when finishing sixth over 1000m at Northam 18 days ago. He will be suited by the extra furlong and from a slightly better draw, he is worth another chance. On top. HOUSEWIFE (11) got clear late when racing into second place fresh up at Belmont nearly 2 weeks ago. She will have plenty of time to find a nice spot from her wide gate and if the gaps come at the right time, she can go one better. CEILI (5) was put aside after having 1 start this year and looked sharp when finishing second in a recent Lark trial. A good draw will help and if she doesn't need the run, she is worth including in all multiples to be safe. EXTRA ZERO (4) stuck to his task gamely on debut when finishing fourth. She drops back into maiden company and with another furlong to travel, she can finish in the money this time. FAMOUS DREAM (12) is resuming from a spell that would have done him the world of good. Each-way chance.
Race 5: SWAN DRAUGHT HANDICAP (2038m)
HAFEY (1) dropped in grade and won the Collie Cup 10 days ago and had to do it the tough way by sitting wide the whole way. He has a better draw this time and will see out the trip better than most. Hard to beat again. RED DWARF (4) won his penultimate start here by nearly a length and then fought on bravely to finish fifth in a stronger field at Ascot 10 days ago. He is likely to settle back from a wide gate and only needs a strong tempo to flash home late. Stick with him on an each-way basis. SANTA BRAE (3) has been below his best this season and is facing his easiest assignment in some time. A good draw will help and he is poised to show some worthwhile form again. Don't risk him. CANDLELIGHT SHERIF (6) is heading the right way with his form and was runner-up at Belmont nearly 2 weeks ago. He meets a similar lineup and should be thereabouts again. FAMOUS DAIN (5) seldom runs a bad race and is stepping up beyond 2000m for the first time. He is bred to cope with the trip. Each-way.
Race 6: YOUVE GOT THE TABTOUCH HANDICAP (1400m)
ADVANCED (1) has been freshened up since posting a brace of wins earlier in the season and since then he has been back to the trials to keep her fitness up to the mark. A 3kg claim will mean that he is not too badly treated at the weights and the hat-trick is not beyond him. PEDAL POWER (4) did not kick on after receiving a good run in a stronger field at Ascot last time out. He had put together a couple of fourth-place finishes before that and back in this company from a good gate, he can't be overlooked. Each-way value. MANHATTAN STRIP (5) has turned a corner with his form since racing at Geraldton and won't find this much harder. He has 5kg less to carry this time and should be right in the finish this time. OCEANZARA (7) is dropping in class third up and has won 2 of her 4 starts on this circuit. A wide draw is no help but she is poised to put her best hoof forward in this.
Race 7: LGM INDUSTRIES HANDICAP (1200m)
SIX SHOOTER (11) looked good when winning his maiden at Belmont nearly 2 weeks ago. He jumps a couple of grades for this assignment but carries the same weight and looks to be above average. He could just be too good again. KING'S PARADE (2) tackled some strong races at the back end of his 3-year-old season and should find this company more to his liking. He comes to hand quickly and from a good draw, he can get a slice of the finish. A market watch is advised. CLASSIC RULER (5) has not been far away in both of his starts this season over 1000m. His only win came over 1200m so the extra furlong third up is ideal. He benefits from a 1.5kg claim and is worth including in all combinations. DREAMTIME JEAN (1) had an excuse when finishing at the rear of the field as favourite last start at Kalgoorlie. He looked over those issues when finishing third in a recent trial and should not be underestimated in this. Each-way value.
