Bunbury Race 5 - Diggers Cup Ms Pace
SWIZZLESTICK (7) resumes from a spell of ten weeks after closing off last campaign in good form, the last run being a solid second over 2160m at Echuca. Interesting to see what unfolds from this wide draw. Will have plenty of admirers. JAMIE KIM (3) turned in an uncharacteristically poor run last time out when 8 metres away in sixth over 2130m at Gloucester Park. Form prior to that had been solid. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Has the talent to return to something like his best. ALWAYSBFRANK (6) cops a tricky gate but comes right into contention after scoring last start by 5.5 metres at Northam over 2190m. JOEY JAMES (4) is worth some thought despite his last-start ninth over 2130m at Gloucester Park on April 18.

Driver: Chris Playle
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 11th (Fr2) over 2130m at Gloucester Park beaten 23 m by American Monarch (2:37.30) in 4yo+ NR 45 to 55 on April 22 at $41. Before that 9th (Sr3) over 2100m at this track, beaten 17 m by Priddah (2:35.00) in 4yo+ NR up to 55 on April 12 at $71. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/12 | 22/04/2025 | 10 | NR 45 to 55 | $9,360.00 | Gloucester Park | 2130m | Neutral | A Markham | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 23.8L | $41.00 |
9/12 | 12/04/2025 | 4 | NR up to 55 | $9,360.00 | Bunbury | 2100m | Neutral | Chris Playle | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 17.4L | $71.00 |
10/12 | 08/04/2025 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $9,360.00 | Gloucester Park | 2130m | Neutral | Chris Playle | 2:00.7 | 9 |
| 18.5L | $126.00 |
4/9 | 29/03/2025 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $9,360.00 | Bunbury | 2100m | Neutral | Ashley Shepherd | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 9.7L | $91.00 |
9/10 | 21/03/2025 | 10 | NR up to 65 | $9,360.00 | Northam | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Playle | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 17.2L | $41.00 |
9/10 | 11/03/2025 | 10 | NR 50 to 60 | $9,360.00 | Gloucester Park | 2130m | Neutral | S L Grout | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 27.0L | $31.00 |
99/7 | 12/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Byford | 2550m | Good | M B Ferguson | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 | |
2/4 | 28/08/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Byford | 2150m | Good | L B Harper | 0 |
| 6.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cody Wallrodt
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Comments
Last start 4th (Sr3) over 2180m at Wagin, at the bell was 7th-12.6m 2WWC beaten 9 m by Sub Mariner (2:47.90) in 4yo+ 2-4 WINs on April 17 at $7. At the start before good run despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr6) over 2190m at Bridgetown, beaten 13 m by My Sweet Addiction (2:43.60) in 0-4 WINs on April 6 at $13. From a low draw is expected to measure up.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 17/04/2025 | 11 | 2-4 WINs | $6,240.00 | Wagin | 2180m | Neutral | Cody Wallrodt | 2:03.9 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $7.00 |
2/9 | 06/04/2025 | 9 | 0-4 WINs | $6,240.00 | Bridgetown | 2190m | Neutral | Shannon Suvaljko | 2:00.2 | 6 |
| 13.1L | $13.00 |
5/7 | 28/03/2025 | 5 | 2-4 WINs | $6,240.00 | Narrogin | 1823m | Neutral | Leo Wallrodt | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 47.3L | $101.00 |
8/10 | 23/03/2025 | 16 | 3-4 WINs | $6,240.00 | Bridgetown | 2190m | Neutral | Cody Wallrodt | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 23.8L | $61.00 |
1/7 | 07/03/2025 | 6 | 3-6 WINs | $9,360.00 | Bunbury | 1609m | Neutral | Cody Wallrodt | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $9.00 |
10/10 | 01/03/2025 | 6 | 3-4 WINs | $9,360.00 | Narrogin | 2242m | Neutral | Cody Wallrodt | 2:02.0 | 4 |
| 52.7L | $101.00 |
3/6 | 25/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pinjarra | 2185m | Good | Ashley Shepherd | 0 |
| 31.3L | $0.00 | |
4/4 | 22/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Byford | 2150m | Good | Ashley Shepherd | 0 |
| 23.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Donald Harper
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr7) over 2130m at Gloucester Park, at the bell was 6th-7.7m 2WWC beaten 8 m by Marbeechsam (2:35.40) in 4yo+ No NR on April 18 at $101. Before that, 4th (Sr5) over 2100m at this track beaten 7 m by Priddah (2:35.00) in 4yo+ NR up to 55 on April 12 at $23. Leading contender on best form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/12 | 18/04/2025 | 6 | No NR | $21,000.00 | Gloucester Park | 2130m | Neutral | Kyle Harper | 1:57.4 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $101.00 |
4/12 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,360.00 | Bunbury | 2100m | Neutral | Kyle Harper | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $23.00 |
1/10 | 05/04/2025 | 7 | NR 40 to 50 | $9,360.00 | Northam | 2190m | Neutral | Emily Suvaljko | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $2.60 |
5/9 | 29/03/2025 | 26 | NR up to 55 | $9,360.00 | Bunbury | 2100m | Neutral | B Edman | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 13.9L | $26.00 |
8/10 | 03/03/2025 | 3 | NR up to 50 | $9,360.00 | Pinjarra | 2185m | Neutral | Deni Roberts | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 17.5L | $2.30 |
11/12 | 28/02/2025 | 11 | No NR | $23,000.00 | Gloucester Park | 2130m | Neutral | Emily Suvaljko | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 21.0L | $101.00 |
1/4 | 22/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Byford | 2150m | Good | Darcy Kulcsar | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
4/5 | 19/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Byford | 2150m | Good | Darcy Kulcsar | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Toby Lynn
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Comments
Last start 9th (Fr1) over 2130m at Gloucester Park, at the bell was 5th-7.4m on the pegs beaten 11 m by Caberneigh (2:35.70) in 4yo+ NR up to 70 on April 18 at $71. Before that, 11th (Fr3) over 2185m after showing early pace at Pinjarra, beaten 60 m by Eye Better (2:39.90) in NR 56 to 60 on April 7 at $5.50. Expecting a much better run this time.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/12 | 18/04/2025 | 11 | NR up to 70 | $21,000.00 | Gloucester Park | 2130m | Neutral | Thomas Bryant | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $71.00 |
11/12 | 07/04/2025 | 6 | NR 56 to 60 | $9,360.00 | Pinjarra | 2185m | Neutral | Toby Lynn | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 60.8L | $5.50 |
6/10 | 01/04/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 60 | $9,360.00 | Gloucester Park | 2130m | Neutral | Toby Lynn | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 33.4L | $12.00 |
4/9 | 25/03/2025 | 39 | NR up to 55 | $9,360.00 | Gloucester Park | 2130m | Neutral | Toby Lynn | 1:57.9 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $61.00 |
9/9 | 14/02/2025 | 4 | NR 55 to 65 | $21,000.00 | Gloucester Park | 2130m | Neutral | Toby Lynn | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 31.6L | $8.00 |
11/12 | 10/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,360.00 | Pinjarra | 1684m | Neutral | Toby Lynn | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 20.5L | $20.00 |
2/5 | 08/12/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pinjarra | 2185m | Good | C D Voak | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
99/6 | 01/09/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pinjarra | 2116m | Soft | J A Young | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Voak
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr5) over 2185m at Pinjarra, at the bell was 7th-11m on the pegs beaten 15 m by Master Leighton (2:36.40) in 0W/15 0K stake on April 21 at $126. At the start before was well back in the run when 8th (Fr7) over 2185m at Pinjarra, beaten 14 m by Cams Boulder (2:41.10) in 4yo+ NR 50 to 60 on April 14 at $21. Has the ability to measure up to this field.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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7/11 | 21/04/2025 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $11,000.00 | Pinjarra | 2185m | Neutral | Mitchell Miller | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 15.9L | $126.00 |
8/12 | 14/04/2025 | 6 | NR 50 to 60 | $9,360.00 | Pinjarra | 2185m | Neutral | Chris Voak | 1:58.7 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $21.00 |
5/10 | 08/04/2025 | 35 | NR 55 to 65 | $9,360.00 | Gloucester Park | 2130m | Neutral | Chris Voak | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $81.00 |
12/12 | 04/03/2025 | 39 | NR 60 to 70 | $9,360.00 | Gloucester Park | 2130m | Neutral | Gary Hall Jnr | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 33.4L | $13.00 |
7/7 | 24/01/2025 | 7 | 0-1W/15 0K stake | $21,000.00 | Gloucester Park | 2130m | Neutral | Chris Voak | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 40.3L | $71.00 |
5/9 | 17/01/2025 | 4 | 0-1W/15 0K stake | $21,000.00 | Gloucester Park | 2130m | Neutral | Chris Voak | 1:57.5 | 7 |
| 19.4L | $126.00 |
2/5 | 29/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Byford | 2150m | Good | M C Jones | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
2/5 | 08/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Byford | 2150m | Good | M C Jones | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trent Wheeler
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Last start won by 5.5 m when quickly away, (Fr1) at Northam (2:43.70) beating More Sass in 4yo+ NR 50 to 60 on April 19 at $3.70. Racing well and rates highly on the latest effort.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 19/04/2025 | 5 | NR 50 to 60 | $9,360.00 | Northam | 2190m | Neutral | Toby Lynn | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $3.70 |
12/12 | 14/04/2025 | 6 | NR 50 to 60 | $9,360.00 | Pinjarra | 2185m | Neutral | Thomas Bryant | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 21.2L | $31.00 |
8/10 | 08/04/2025 | 8 | NR 55 to 65 | $9,360.00 | Gloucester Park | 2130m | Neutral | Thomas Bryant | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 14.7L | $14.00 |
9/10 | 31/03/2025 | 7 | NR 45 to 60 | $9,360.00 | Pinjarra | 2185m | Neutral | Toby Lynn | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 20.6L | $81.00 |
2/7 | 24/03/2025 | 14 | NR 53 to 78 | $9,360.00 | Pinjarra | 2185m | Neutral | Toby Lynn | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $15.00 |
8/9 | 10/03/2025 | 21 | NR 50 to 60 | $9,360.00 | Pinjarra | 2185m | Neutral | Shannon Suvaljko | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $51.00 |
1/6 | 31/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pinjarra | 2185m | Good | K J Harper | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
4/5 | 15/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | B A Harpley | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dylan Egerton-Green
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Comments
Resuming after ten weeks off the scene. Finished off last campaign when beaten by 1.75 m finishing second behind Herakles at Echuca over 2160m in a NR 55 to 64 on February 16 at $3.40. Likely to figure prominently.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 16/02/2025 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $3.40 |
3/9 | 09/02/2025 | 186 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $6.50 |
3/8 | 07/08/2024 | 21 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $2.50 |
3/11 | 17/07/2024 | 12 | NR 50 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | K E Manning | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $7.00 |
2/8 | 05/07/2024 | 13 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | K E Manning | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $2.30 |
7/12 | 22/06/2024 | 7 | NR 60 to 89 | $25,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | K E Manning | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $81.00 |
3/5 | 21/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | D A Murphy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Harper
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Comments
Didn't do much last time out, surrendered the lead and finished 9th (20m Fr2) over 2560m at Northam beaten 30 m by Grevis (3:15.90) in NR up to 70 on April 5 at $26. Before that 8th (Sr3) over 2100m at this track beaten 50 m by Franco Encore (2:35.10) in 4yo+ 0-4 WINS on March 29 at $51. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/12 | 05/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,360.00 | Northam | 2560m | Neutral | Kyle Harper | 2:01.7 | 0 |
| 31.5L | $26.00 |
8/12 | 29/03/2025 | 26 | 0-4 WINS | $9,360.00 | Bunbury | 2100m | Neutral | Kyle Harper | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 48.7L | $51.00 |
6/7 | 03/03/2025 | 77 | 2-5 WINs | $11,000.00 | Pinjarra | 2185m | Neutral | Kyle Harper | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 32.2L | $71.00 |
5/8 | 16/12/2024 | 6 | L6+ HWOE $12,000+ | $9,360.00 | Pinjarra | 2116m | Neutral | K J Harper | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $2.40 |
3/10 | 10/12/2024 | 7 | L4+ HWOE $6,000+ | $9,360.00 | Northam | 2150m | Neutral | K J Harper | 2:01.8 | 0 |
| 11.9L | $20.00 |
5/10 | 03/12/2024 | 10 | L6 | $9,360.00 | Gloucester Park | 2130m | Neutral | S A McDonald | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 20.9L | $51.00 |
99/3 | 10/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Byford | 2550m | Good | P K Tilbrook | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 | |
4/5 | 02/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pinjarra | 2185m | W | A C Lewis | 0 |
| 31.6L | $0.00 |