BUSY BUNBURY

This weeks sees the running of the Bunbury Stakes and the Bunbury Cup. Although I don't have a Stakes runner, I do have a runner in the race prior to the Bunbury Stakes. The race is a fairly new concept and is called the Patrons Cup. It is a handicap race for three year olds worth $80,000 and this year we have a real live chance with top weight HIFALUTIN. The filly has drawn well however she has got 57.0kg which is not easy for any three year old filly. On her current form the filly should be hard to beat and I have been happy with her since her great run in the Champion Fillies Stakes last start.

On Thursday we again venture down south, this time for the big one, The Bunbury Cup. Once again we have a real big chance in the race with stable favourite GUYNO. The horse has been unlucky at his past few runs with bad draws and big weights. He is not an easy horse to ride from a wide barrier however if he gets a fair crack at them and can be handy on the corner he should run a very bold race. There are some handy up and coming types in this race and one of them, a horse called Lords Ransom will be very hard to beat.

I have accepted for my two year old filly MOCCASIN BEND however a start for her will depend on how she draws on the weekend. If she draws well on Saturday I will probably take her out from Bunbury.

Hopefully we will have something to celebrate on either Tuesday or Thursday night. If it happens to be both nights I am sure my crew can handle it. We've had plenty of practice. If we get beaten we will still enjoy a cold ale somewhere down south so here's hoping. I'm getting thirsty already!!!