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Bunbury Betting Tips for July 12, 2025 - Red tipped in the Oaks

martin-pennington
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Last updated: Thu 10 Jul 2025 11:42

On July 12, Bunbury hosts an exciting 8-race program featuring top picks like Fancy Red in Race 6 and Redback Flyer in Race 4. True Player stands out in Race 3, while Sunny Honey offers great value in Race 7. Our betting tips indicate promising prospects for these horses based on their recent performance and adaptability to various track conditions. Significant insights include key trainers and jockeys, making Bunbury's race day a thrilling opportunity for betting enthusiasts.

Martin Pennington 10 Jul 2025
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  • Bunbury features an eight-race program on July 12, with expert betting tips provided
  • Top picks include 'Fancy Red' in Race 6 and 'Redback Flyer' in Race 4
  • 'True Player' and 'Sunny Honey' are strong contenders in their respective races
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Bunbury Tips for 12.07.2025
Two Listed races feature on Saturday's Bunbury meeting. (Getty)

Bunbury hosts an eight-race program on July 12 and our free betting tips are included below.
  • Bunbury Tips July 12
  • Bunbury Volkswagen Handicap Tips (Race 3)
  • Aquanita Stakes (Listed) Tips (Race 4)
  • Belmont Oaks (Listed) Tips (Race 6)
  • Swan Draught Handicap Tips (Race 7)

Bunbury Tips July 12


Bunbury Volkswagen Handicap Tips (Race 3)


Bunbury Next Best Bet - Race 3 No. 3 True Player

Grant & Alana Williams’ representative ended his last prep with a victory in a 2013m contest held on a sound surface here in November.

True Player failed to shine in his only barrier trial ahead of a return to action in a Class 3 1400m event at Bunbury early last month.

Racing on a wet track for the first time, the gelding was beaten just over three-and-a-half-lengths in finishing fifth via a fifteen-runner contest.

The son of Playing God raced from off the pace that day and demonstrated marked improvement when saluting over 1600m at Northam subsequently.

True Player again raced at Class 3 level that day, with the form of that race working out well thanks to subsequent wins for both second and seventh.

The underfoot conditions didn’t appear to be the issue here on his penultimate start and having shown he handles wet tracks in trials in the past, he looks up to recording a win.

Aquanita Stakes (Listed) Tips (Race 4)


Bunbury Best Bet - Race 4 No. 4 Redback Flyer

The son of Playing God demonstrated ability in his first prep, with a pair of fourth-place finishes recorded.

Redback Flyer has shown marked improvement this time around, winning three of his five starts, including in a 1600m Class 3 handicap at Pinjarra three starts back.

He raced on good ground that day, but proved that softer conditions are no issue when following up on a Soft 6 surface at Ascot subsequently.

The gelding came home nearly a length clear of his rivals when racing from the front in an 1800m handicap at Ascot and he was freshened following that effort.

He was freshened following that effort and a change of tactics saw the gelding race from mid-division prior to finishing fourth in Listed company at Pinjarra last time.

The extra distance is expected to suit Michael Lane’s gelding and he'll only strip fitter, given he was eight weeks between runs last start.

Belmont Oaks (Listed) Tips (Race 6)


Belmont Feature Bet - Race 6 No. 1 Fancy Red

Top hoop William Pike has won four of the last six runnings of this race and he teams up with 2023 winning trainer Adam Durrant.

Durrant’s representative boasts a 50% strike-rate, having won four of her six starts to date, including her two most recent efforts.

The first of those saw her triumph by just over half-a-length when taking out a 1400m Class 3 handicap at Northam last month.

Fancy Red went on to deliver a victory by just under one-and-a-half-lengths when contesting a handicap over 1412m at Pinjarra a week ago.

That Pinjarra triumph came on a Soft 5 surface and the filly is expected to appreciate the Soft 6 going expected for this event.

She appeared to have a bit in hand when saluting at Pinjarra and while she tackles this distance for the first time, Fancy Red shapes as if the step up in trip will suit.

Swan Draught Handicap Tips (Race 7)


Bunbury Value Bet - Race 7 No. 10 Sunny Honey

The five-year-old has been running well in defeat this prep, finishing in the first four on each occasion.

Those four efforts include a good second when beaten just over half-a-length in a similar race to this two starts back.

Sunny Honey raced on a Soft 5 track that day and may have finished closer but for being struck on the head by a rivals whip in the closing stages.

While he raced on a wet track that day, he is a versatile type with regard to the going, with his other three efforts this time around all coming on Good 4 tracks.

He went on to record a good fourth-place finish when beaten less than half-a-length in a Benchmark 66+ handicap at Pinjarra two weeks ago.

Sunny Honey jumped from a wide alley that day and barrier five is a positive in this contest. 

Verdict

Our Bunbury tips for Saturday, July 12 are:

Best Bet1: Fancy Red To Win $1.80 at OnlyBets - 3 Units
Best Bet2: Redback Flyer To Win $4.70 at betfair - 3 Units
Best Bet3: True Player To Win $3.70 at TitanBet - 3 Units
Best Bet4: Sunny Honey Each Way $7.00 at Bet Right - 1 Unit
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