Although it may seem like a tall order, Misty Bazeley isn’t ruling out the possibility of adding a Bunbury Cup trophy to her impressive CV and matching her partner’s achievements in the trainer’s honor roll.

Aaron Bazeley became the family’s hero after Burger Time’s surprising victory six years ago, but this Saturday, it’s Misty Bazeley’s turn to chase a win with the revitalized galloper, Magic Whistle.

Burger Time won as a $41 outsider in 2019, and while Magic Whistle is priced at $17, Bazeley believes that if the horse continues his current form, he could produce a similar upset.

Since joining Bazeley’s stable, Magic Whistle has thrived, benefiting from a fresh environment, and the results have shown with the six-year-old arguably in the best shape of his career.

Since moving from his previous trainer Dean Skipworth in December, Magic Whistle, a Galah gelding, has amassed three wins and one second from six starts this campaign.

Magic Whistle enters the Bunbury Cup with a quick turnaround, securing his place after a commanding victory over 2200m at Ascot, where he led and held off all challengers to win by 1 ¼ lengths.

Bazeley acknowledges that winning the Bunbury Cup would be a dream, but she is confident in her horse, who is in peak form, proven over the distance, happy in his new environment, and eager to race.

“He’s going to be at any old odds again,” Bazeley told Racing WA.

“He goes under the radar.”

“I don’t think I’ve had a horse come through every run and get better.

“He’s always had ability, but he’s just enjoying the way I do things.”

“He’s working every day, working in the heavy sand, working at the beach.

“It was hard in the beginning, but now he loves it and thrives on the work.”

“He’s very fit now and into a routine.”

Magic Whistle’s chances took a hit when he drew barrier 17, but Bazeley isn’t overly concerned.

“I would rather have drawn wide than one on him,” Bazeley remarked.

“He can step a bit tardy sometimes.

“When we first got him, he didn’t like being crowded.”

“One start, he got crowded early, lost his position, and got a little flustered.”

“He recovered, but it was uncomfortable for him.”

“Finding a comfortable spot going forward is important for him.”

“He doesn’t need to lead but can move up to the front if he wants to.”

Luke Campbell has been pivotal in Magic Whistle’s resurgence.

“Every time he’s ridden him, the horse seems to perform better,” Bazeley said.

“It’s easier putting a jockey on who already knows the horse and has a game plan.”

“He has the confidence now.”

Magic Whistle could pave the way for a profitable weekend for Bazeley, with Maxwhooshtapin running in the Listed Lex Piper Stakes (1600m) at Ascot on Sunday.

The three-year-old returns after breaking his maiden at Pinjarra in January.

In a field of eight, he has barrier six and will be ridden by Luke Campbell.

Bazeley expects the Pride Of Dubai gelding to improve from his first-up performance.

At $81, he’s the longshot in the field with online betting sites.