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Bunbury Racing Tips 26 Feb — can So Immaculate do it again?
Bunbury racing tips — the one angle I can’t ignore
There’s one horse on this Bunbury card that forces you to take a position: So Immaculate. Two starts at the track, two wins — and while that’s still “data point” territory rather than a trend, it’s enough to say Bunbury clearly suits the way he gets through his work. Add in a class 3 sprint where plenty are either out of form, up in weight, or looking for excuses, and you’ve got the meeting’s cleanest storyline.
We’ve got seven races on turf, and no going published in the data. That matters: when the track’s an unknown, I lean harder on runners with proven Bunbury comfort, barriers that let jockeys stay out of trouble, and profiles that don’t require a perfect tempo setup to win.
You’ll get my Bunbury racing tips race-by-race below — with one NAP I’m happy to stand behind, plus the couple of races where I’d rather keep my cash dry.
Bunbury — the setup
Surface: Turf.
Going: Not published. That pushes me away from one-dimensional wet-track-only types and toward runners that can make their own luck (on-pace or handy, drawn to land in the first half without burning fuel).
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Limited course form across today’s fields — most runners have one or two starts here. There is enough to take seriously in the jockey ranks though: a handful have meaningful volume (5+ rides) and that’s where the Bunbury patterns show up.
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | Places | Win% | Place% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Cheung | 6 | 3 | 4 | 50.00 | 66.67 |
| Lucy Fiore | 24 | 4 | 10 | 16.67 | 41.67 |
| Brad Parnham | 20 | 3 | 10 | 15.00 | 50.00 |
| William Pike | 15 | 3 | 5 | 20.00 | 33.33 |
| Natika Riordan | 13 | 2 | 5 | 15.38 | 38.46 |
| Holly Nottle | 27 | 2 | 11 | 7.41 | 40.74 |
| Holly Watson | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8.33 | 25.00 |
| Chris Parnham | 9 | 1 | 1 | 11.11 | 11.11 |
| Sean Parnham | 9 | 1 | 1 | 11.11 | 11.11 |
| Natasha Faithfull | 14 | 0 | 5 | 0.00 | 35.71 |
| Jefferson Tsang | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0.00 | 62.50 |
Race-by-race — Bunbury tips
Race 1: Nti Mdn — 14:12, 1203m
I’m siding with Longtimebeliever because this race reads like one of those Bunbury maidens where the consistent stayer-type at sprint trips just keeps turning up and finally lands a winnable setup. The form line 422-62 says he’s around the mark without being a star, and barrier 3 gives Natasha Faithfull the chance to park close enough that the horse doesn’t need to circle the field.
The one that can spoil it is Maythisbetheone (form 39-323). He’s placed in both course visits (again: two runs isn’t a trend, but it’s comfort), and Holly Watson can be positive from the outside if the inside isn’t where you want to be late.
Staking: Win bet Longtimebeliever. Small saver quinella with Maythisbetheone if you’re playing exotics, otherwise keep it simple.
Race 2: Sura Mdn — 14:52, 1312m
Here’s the puzzle: how many of these actually want to win a maiden, and how many are just filling a place? Bit Tired Actually looks the most reliable to me off 234- — that’s a horse who keeps finding the line and keeps holding a spot. I don’t love barrier 10, but Lucy Fiore rides Bunbury as well as anyone on this card and she doesn’t panic early; she’ll look for cover and a clean lane.
Leafice is the danger. He’s got enough Bunbury evidence to matter (placed on one of two track runs) and draws 3 for Chris Parnham, which usually means you get the run you’re hoping for — not the run you’re stuck with.
Staking: Each-way Bit Tired Actually (wide gate makes “win-only” a bit brave). If the price is skinny, play him in the top 3 and move on.
Race 3: Hunter Premium Funding Mdn — 15:30, 1531m
Honey Boo is the intriguing gear-change on the page: a 2yo against older maidens at 1531m with just 113.5 on the back. That’s the kind of profile that either looks silly at the 200m or looks like a trainer playing chess while the rest are playing checkers. From gate 3, Holly Nottle should get the kid into a rhythm without asking for a sustained sprint.
I’ll still keep my main vote with Findout from barrier 2</strong). The older horse gets the inside, and in these mid-distance Bunbury maidens, the ones who hold a spot at the 600m often decide the race. I’m not pretending his form is pretty, but the map is kinder than it looks.
Staking: Watch race unless the market makes a clear statement late. If you bet, small each-way Honey Boo on the weight swing.
Race 4: 360 Underwriting Solutions Mdn — 16:00, 1854m
This is the best betting race on the card, and I’m happy to be with Magic Carats. The horse has an emerging Bunbury pattern (three runs here) and, more importantly, the overall recent record says he’s been right in the mix lately: 3 runs in the last 90 days for 1 placing, averaging 3.67 in finishing position. That’s not flashy — it’s functional — and in a maiden over 1854m, functional often beats “promising.” Barrier 3 lets A Hearn put him into the race early without spending petrol.
The danger is La Nocciola (form 7-3033). He’s been knocking on the door, he’s placed in three of four Bunbury runs, and he draws 4 so he won’t need luck — just a turn of foot he hasn’t quite shown yet.
Staking: Win bet Magic Carats. Save exacta with La Nocciola running second if you want protection.
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Race 5: Attvest Hcp (C3) — 16:30, 1094m
This is where the meeting’s headline act turns up. So Immaculate arrives off a sharp profile: form 37-121, and he’s won on both Bunbury appearances. Two runs doesn’t let me call him a track specialist, but it does let me say this: he clearly copes with the circuit better than most of these. He also gets in with 116.8 and Rocky Cheung, who wins plenty of his Bunbury rides (six rides here for three winners is proper volume, not a one-off).
Desert Life is the danger if the race turns into a sit-and-sprint. He placed on his only Bunbury start, and Brad Parnham is a rider you want on a horse that needs timing rather than brute force. The risk for Desert Life is he’s drawn 9 and might have to make his own luck, while So Immaculate maps to stalk and pounce.
Staking: Win bet So Immaculate. If you’re multi-building, this is your banker leg.
Race 6: Mgib Hcp (C1) — 17:00, 1531m
Safedeel is the one I want on-side because he looks like a horse who has learned how to win. The form 68-431 says he’s turned the corner, he draws 2 (perfect for a C1 where traffic can kill you), and his Bunbury record is already an emerging pattern: 3 starts at the track for 1 win and 2 placings. His recent 90-day numbers back that up too: 3 runs, 1 win, 2 placings, average finish 2.67.
Jazalot is the danger from gate 1. He hasn’t been winning, but he’s at least shown he can be around the money at Bunbury (placed once from three runs). If he holds the rail and the leaders overdo it, he’s the one who can pinch a margin at the right time.
Staking: Win bet Safedeel. If you’re playing two bets in the race, a small saver on Jazalot to win from the inside.
Race 7: Racing WA Provincial Series Heat Hcp (C5) — 17:30, 1531m
The closer is deeper and messier — which is exactly why I’m leaning toward the horse with a fresh “I’m back” run in the form string. Decoration comes off 1304-2 and that 2 last start is the right kind of lead-in for a provincial series heat: it tells you the engine’s there now. He draws 7, Rocky Cheung rides, and that’s a Bunbury combo worth respecting on volume (Cheung has six rides at the track for three wins and four placings).
Azena is the danger despite the awkward map (barrier 13). The form 45-521 says she’s in proper going form and she’ll be doing the last bit best if they go hard up front. If the tempo is only fair, the gate can beat her.
Staking: Each-way Decoration. If he’s under the odds late, flip to a place-only bet and keep Azena as the savers in exotics.
The plays
I’m not trying to be clever at Bunbury today — I’m trying to be right. The card gives you two anchors and a few races where discipline matters more than opinions.
NAP: So Immaculate (Race 5, 16:30). Two wins from two Bunbury visits is enough to trust the track suits, and he lands in a race where several rivals bring questions (form or map) that he doesn’t.
Value: Magic Carats (Race 4, 16:00). The 1854m maiden looks like it’ll reward the runner who can hold a spot and grind, and his recent run set (3 runs, 1 placing, average finish 3.67) is the right kind of “ready to win” without being overbet on hype.
Banker for multis: Safedeel (Race 6, 17:00) if you want a second leg. He’s 3-from-3 for competitive runs at Bunbury (1 win, 2 placings) and gets a map that keeps him out of trouble.
Each-way play: Decoration (Race 7, 17:30). Last-start second is the kind of return to form you can bet into, and Cheung’s Bunbury strike rate is legit on sample size.
Course angle to keep: When Rocky Cheung is on something with tactical speed here, you have to price him properly — six rides, three wins, four placings isn’t luck, it’s competence under pressure. Watch for that pattern again next Bunbury meeting when the market drifts.
FAQ — Bunbury today
What time does racing start at Bunbury today?
Bunbury gets underway at 14:12 with the Nti Mdn over 1203m (Race 1).
What is the going at Bunbury today?
The going isn’t published in the supplied race data (all races listed as turf with blank going). With that uncertainty, I’m leaning toward runners with proven Bunbury comfort like So Immaculate (two wins from two track runs) rather than surface-dependent guesses.
Who are the top jockeys and trainers at Bunbury on today’s card?
On meaningful course volume, Rocky Cheung leads the jockey stats: 3 wins from 6 at Bunbury and he hits the frame 4 times from those rides. Among the regulars, Lucy Fiore has the most rides in these stats (24) with 4 wins and 10 placings.
Trainer-wise on today’s course figures, Daniel O’Connor stands out: 3 winners from 6 runners at Bunbury with 4 placings — strong strike on a solid-enough sample.
What are the best bets at Bunbury today?
My Bunbury best bets are So Immaculate in Race 5 (16:30, 1094m) as the NAP, and Magic Carats in Race 4 (16:00, 1854m) as the main value runner on the card.
Where can I find the best odds for Bunbury races?
Prices can shift late, and for this meeting the live odds feed wasn’t available in the data provided (no bookmaker odds returned for today’s race IDs). Your best approach is to compare prices directly with your preferred bookmakers close to jump time, and if you’re shopping around, focus on the two races where I’ve got the strongest views: Race 5 (So Immaculate) and Race 4 (Magic Carats).
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