Bathurst Race 5 - One Group Industries Gold Tiara Final (Group 1)
DISCERNMENT (1) created a big buzz with an impressive debut win in the heats, showing good gate speed from a couple of spots wider to lead and dominate by 12.5m. She should only be better for the experience and has the pace to take advantage of the inside draw. She could be hard to get past. CAPTAIN JAZZ (9) draws on DISCERNMENT's back and is two from two at Bathurst, impressing from the front when cruising home by 17m in her heat. Should enjoy a soft run and could prove dangerous late. RIPPLES (8) cops the outside barrier but also came from wide when kicking off her career with a dominant win. She looks a big talent so the barrier may not be enough to stop her. Stablemate WILLOWS GIRL (12) cops a second row barrier but she too looks smart having won easily last week. That too was her first outing so she is open to improvement. SPARKLING SEA (4) is another debut winner who could take the next step after racing parked but proving too strong in the heats.

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Was on debut by 12 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr3) at this track (2:02.90) beating Wat On Earth in 2yo No NR F on March 19 at $1.25 at the bell was leading 4.2m on the pegs. Looked good last start and should get every chance from this draw.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 19/03/2025 | - | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $1.25 |
1/7 | 04/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Allan McDonough | 0 |
| 7.2L | $0.00 | |
2/4 | 22/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | A McDonough | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackson Painting
Stats
Comments
Good run when beaten by 5.5 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Rewatch at Riverina Paceway over 1740m in a 2yo 1 WIN on March 7 at $7.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Sparkling Sea at this track over 1730m in a 2yo No NR F on March 19 at $1.55. In fine form. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/6 | 19/03/2025 | 12 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Jackson Painting | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $1.55 |
2/7 | 07/03/2025 | - | 1 WIN | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Jackson Painting | 1:53.0 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $7.50 |
1/4 | 24/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Jackson Painting | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
1/5 | 07/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Jackson Painting | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently with minor placings at her last two starts at this course. Placed last start surrendered the lead and finished 2nd (Fr1) over 1730m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 2nd-4.2m on the pegs beaten 12 m by Discernment (2:02.90) in 2yo No NR F on March 19 at $8.50. Before that 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at Newcastle, at the bell was 4th-8 beaten a neck by Nothing Finer (1:56.50) in 2yo 1 WIN on February 28 at $8. Not keen on her chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 19/03/2025 | 19 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $8.50 |
2/5 | 28/02/2025 | 10 | 1 WIN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
6/10 | 18/02/2025 | - | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Kerryann Morris | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 18.6L | $61.00 |
5/7 | 05/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Kerryann Morris | 0 |
| 31L | $0.00 | |
5/5 | 22/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Kerryann Morris | 0 |
| 57.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Was on debut just off the speed and boxed on; won by 6 m (Fr4) at this track (2:02.30) beating Capture Our Heart in 2yo No NR F on March 19 at $3.80 at the bell was 2nd-0.7m 2WNC. Looks to have ability and could take the next step.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 19/03/2025 | - | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Brad Hewitt | 1:53.8 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $3.80 |
1/5 | 06/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | David Hewitt | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
1/4 | 20/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | David Hewitt | 0 |
| 110L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tom Ison
Stats
Comments
Going well. Last start won by 6 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at this track (2:04.20) beating Worth Every Cent in 2yo No NR F on March 19 at $1.18 at the bell was leading 4.5m on the pegs. Place best this time.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 19/03/2025 | 11 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Tom Ison | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $1.18 |
3/10 | 08/03/2025 | 18 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Tom Ison | 1:52.2 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $19.00 |
2/10 | 18/02/2025 | 11 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Tom Ison | 1:54.7 | 10 |
| 4.2L | $5.50 |
1/10 | 07/02/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 13.4L | $4.20 |
99/6 | 28/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 | ||
1/4 | 21/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 2nd (Fr7) over 1730m at this track was 5th-19.6m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 14 m by Ripples (2:03.20) in 2yo No NR F on March 19 at $10. Two runs back won by 4 m (Fr1) at Menangle (1:56.20) beating Lewie Kelly in 2yo MAIDEN on March 11 at $23 at the bell was 3rd-6.5m on the pegs. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 19/03/2025 | 8 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:54.6 | 7 |
| 14.8L | $10.00 |
1/7 | 11/03/2025 | 21 | MAIDEN | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $23.00 |
10/10 | 18/02/2025 | - | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:54.7 | 6 |
| 39.7L | $8.50 |
6/6 | 05/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 14.6L | $0.00 | |
3/8 | 29/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 7.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke McCarthy
Stats
Comments
Was on debut a big 14 m win as favourite (Fr6) at this track (2:03.20) beating Myras Mint in 2yo No NR F on March 19 at $1.04 at the bell was leading 4.8m on the pegs. Rates highly and could go back-to-back.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 19/03/2025 | - | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:54.6 | 6 |
| 14.8L | $1.04 |
1/7 | 11/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 | |
2/6 | 04/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | David Murphy | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mat Rue
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 17 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at this track (2:06.00) beating Thereshewas in 2yo No NR F on March 19 at $1.04 at the bell was leading 3.9m on the pegs. Hard to leave out on current form. Another strong performance expected.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 19/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Mat Rue | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 17.1L | $1.04 |
1/8 | 12/03/2025 | - | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Mat Rue | 1:56.6 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $1.55 |
1/6 | 03/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Mat Rue | 0 |
| 27.6L | $0.00 | |
1/6 | 24/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Mat Rue | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Melissa Hawke
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Comments
Two-year-old filly lining up for the second time. Won at debut when just off the speed and boxed on; won by a nose (Fr4) held up early, at this track (2:05.60) beating Open The Gates in 2yo No NR F on March 19 at $151 at the bell was 2nd-4.7m on the pegs. Nice debut win but this will test.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 19/03/2025 | - | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Melissa Hawke | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $151.00 |
1/4 | 05/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | Melissa Hawke | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Was on debut by 11 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at this track (2:04.00) beating Wheres My Reason in 2yo No NR F on March 19 at $1.08 at the bell was leading 4.2m on the pegs. Rates highly and expected to go well again with even luck from the draw.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 19/03/2025 | - | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $1.08 |
1/6 | 11/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
3/7 | 04/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 |