Bathurst Race 1 - Stuart Valentine Insurance Pace
Hard to knock the recent consistency of SEVEN TEE TWO (3) who was runner-up to a subsequent city winner in a higher-graded last start, giving him three wins and two placings from his last five outings here. Draws well and this looks a winnable assignment. OUR DANCE MONKEY (2) drew wide in a higher-graded race last start at Goulburn and was solid when fourth here prior. Should enjoy an economical run from this draw. Improver. SCRUFFY NZ (5) is in contention after digging deep to score last start by a nose at this circuit and distance. HOPPALONGPOG (1) has trialled well since breaking last start. Led to win here prior so can take advantage of the ace draw.

Driver: Mat Rue
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 9th (Fr5) over 1720m after being wide early at Dubbo beaten 65 m by The Postmaster (2:04.40) in NR up to 55 on December 26 at $3.60. Showed ability the outing before when he posted a big 5.5 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at this track (2:04.20) beating Mother Was A Mudda in 2 WINs on December 17 at $2.50 at the bell was leading 4.04. The ace draw could see him bounce back.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Mat Rue | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 26/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | Mat Rue | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 65.6L | $3.60 |
| 1/10 | 17/12/2025 | 14 | 2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Mat Rue | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 5.7L | $2.50 |
| 8/8 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Mat Rue | 1:54.9 | 8 |
| 17.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 26/11/2025 | 210 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Mat Rue | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Mat Rue | 0 |
| 22.6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Mat Rue | 0 |
| 8.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 30/04/2025 | 11 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Mat Rue | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |
| 6/9 | 19/04/2025 | 17 | 2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Mat Rue | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 20.4L | $1.45 |

Driver: Amanda Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr8) over 2240m at Goulburn beaten 20 m by Ima Boxa (2:46.20) in NR up to 70 on January 2 at $81. Before that, was well back in the run when 4th (Fr4) over 1730m at this track, beaten 12 m by Baby Your The One (2:03.10) in 3yo NR up to 65 F on December 26 at $5. Can do much better from a good draw.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 02/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $11,600.00 | Goulburn | 2240m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:59.4 | 8 |
| 20.4L | $81.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:54.6 | 4 |
| 12.9L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/12/2025 | 27 | No NR | $15,300.00 | Dubbo | 2120m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 17.8L | $5.50 |
| 9/10 | 15/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Isobel Ross | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 22.7L | $41.00 |
| 4/10 | 05/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Isobel Ross | 1:54.9 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $3.60 |
| 1/9 | 22/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Amanda Turnbull | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $1.65 |
| 1/8 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Amanda Turnbull | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Amanda Turnbull | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Atkinson
Stats
Comments
Last start good run when 2nd (Fr4) over 1730m at this track, beaten 4 m by Demon Blue (2:04.30) in 3yo NR up to 65 CG on December 26 at $14. Two runs back posted a big 17 m win (Fr7) at this track (2:43.50) beating Flash Azarat in NR up to 55 on December 17 at $5.50 at the bell was leading 4.7. In form and from a good draw looks hard to beat.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 26/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | M J Atkinson | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $14.00 |
| 1/10 | 17/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:56.5 | 7 |
| 17.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 14.6L | $2.20 |
| 3/8 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:54.9 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.80 |
| 1/10 | 26/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $23.00 |
| 6/9 | 12/11/2025 | 19 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | E G Turnbull | 1:54.8 | 5 |
| 27.2L | $41.00 |
| 6/6 | 16/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Turnbull | 0 |
| 20.4L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 09/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Turnbull | 0 |
| 21.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: George Lee
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Fr1) over 1710m at Goulburn, beaten 35 m by Mister Manager (2:02.00) in NR up to 60 on December 9 at $81. Before that 9th (Sr2) over 2240m at Goulburn, beaten 45 m by Siren Sea (2:44.10) in NR up to 60 on November 25 at $81. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 09/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | M J Atkinson | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 35.1L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 25/11/2025 | 16 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Goulburn | 2240m | Neutral | M J Atkinson | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 45.7L | $81.00 |
| 7/7 | 09/11/2025 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | M J Atkinson | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 22.6L | $21.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/11/2025 | 13 | NR up to 65 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 2170m | Neutral | M J Atkinson | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 28.5L | $31.00 |
| 7/9 | 21/10/2025 | 11 | NR up to 60 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | M J Atkinson | 1:56.4 | 8 |
| 24.4L | $61.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/10/2025 | 18 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | M J Atkinson | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 24.3L | $71.00 |
| 3/4 | 06/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | M J Atkinson | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 12/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | M J Atkinson | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anthony Frisby
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a nose (Fr5) at this track (2:05.80) beating Lettuce Go Miki in NR up to 52 on December 26 at $5. Go well again.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 26/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 10/10 | 12/12/2025 | 16 | NR up to 55 | $12,240.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Anthony Frisby | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 179.4L | $17.00 |
| 3/9 | 26/11/2025 | 7 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Dean Cernovskis | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $3.60 |
| 2/10 | 19/11/2025 | 6 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $2.50 |
| 3/10 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $4.60 |
| 5/11 | 06/11/2025 | 16 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 10.9L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Anthony Frisby | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Anthony Frisby | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jett Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Sr4) over 2040m at Parkes was 5th-14.8 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Betting Ranger (2:29.10) in NR up to 55 on January 7 at $23. One of the players.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 07/01/2026 | 12 | NR up to 55 | $12,240.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Fast | Nathan Turnbull | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $23.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | E G Turnbull | 1:55.2 | 7 |
| 23.5L | $61.00 |
| 10/10 | 17/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Charli Masotti | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 36.7L | $7.50 |
| 1/10 | 10/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $3.90 |
| 3/10 | 26/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Charli Masotti | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $2.80 |
| 7/9 | 19/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | M J Atkinson | 1:53.8 | 7 |
| 25.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/7 | 29/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jett Turnbull | 0 |
| 16.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jett Turnbull | 0 |
| 10.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ella Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr2) over 2040m after showing early pace at Parkes, well beaten by Man Mountain (2:31.00) in NR up to 55 on December 31 at $7.50. Two runs back 3rd (Fr4) over 1660m after showing early pace at Parkes, beaten 3.5 m by Tairlaw Toll (2:00.50) in NR up to 55 on December 19 at $5.50. Not keen.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Hurst | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 31/12/2025 | 12 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Fast | B J Medlyn | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 108.9L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 19/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | B J Medlyn | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $5.50 |
| 10/10 | 10/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Mat Rue | 1:54.0 | 4 |
| 23.2L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/12/2025 | 20 | NR up to 60 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Paula Sapio | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Paula Sapio | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 12/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Paula Sapio | 1:54.8 | 5 |
| 26.8L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 29/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 66 | $10,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Paula Sapio | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/5 | 12/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Good | Stephen Dowton | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Hurst
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 9th (Fr3) over 2260m at this track, beaten 24 m by Bad Habits (2:46.10) in NR up to 65 on January 9 at $41. Before that 5th (Sr1) over 1730m at this track, beaten 17 m by Joans Rising Star (2:03.90) in NR up to 58 M on December 26 at $31. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 09/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Nathan Hurst | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 24.4L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | B J Medlyn | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 17.9L | $31.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $12,240.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | B J Medlyn | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 7.2L | $16.00 |
| 5/10 | 03/12/2025 | 12 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Nathan Hurst | 1:55.1 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | B J Medlyn | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $6.50 |
| 8/8 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Hurst | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/11/2025 | 9 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Angela Hurst | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/4 | 15/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Good | S E Dowton | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 06/06/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Good | S E Dowton | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Medlyn
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 2260m NR up to 53 on November 26. Last time out 10th (Fr2) over 2525m at Dubbo, well beaten by Fashion Icon (3:04.80) in No NR on December 12 at $51. Can do better.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 12/12/2025 | 9 | No NR | $15,300.00 | Dubbo | 2525m | Fast | B J Medlyn | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 246.7L | $51.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $31.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | Blake Micallef | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | Blake Micallef | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $18.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | Blake Micallef | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $21.00 |
| 9/10 | 29/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Blake Micallef | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 17.2L | $8.00 |
| 2/2 | 24/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Forbes | 1680m | Good | Malcolm Hutchings | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 11/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Good | Malcolm Hutchings | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 |