Bathurst Race 6 - Llowalong Farms Gold Chalice Final (Group 2)
ITS CONFIDENTIAL (2) has a sense of timing having gone through his four-start preparation unbeaten. He did some work from a wide barrier in his heat but proved too good for an accomplished rival. That took his perfect record at this distance to five and the low draw could see him do it again. HESITATE (1) has galloped early a couple of times this campaign so the inside draw has the potential to be a headache but he showed what he can do with a dominant performance in the heats. If he gets it right he'll be hard to stop. MAC BON (4) did some work from a wide barrier on Monday but drew away late. Reliable colt who can make an impact from this draw. FOX DAN (7) had to dig deep to win his heat but that made it three from three at this circuit including last year's Gold Crown. Draws wider but his record is hard to knock. JACKS ULTIMATE FURY (8) came from a wider barrier on Monday and dropped his rivals late. Has put together a strong strike rate. Contender.

Driver: Luke McCarthy
Stats
Comments
Last start won a big 7 m win as favourite (Fr8) at this track (2:00.30) beating Ultimate Cruza in 3yo No NR CG on March 24 at $1.10. Manners early can be an issue but if he gets it right he'll be very hard to stop.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 24/03/2025 | 23 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:51.9 | 8 |
| 7.2L | $1.10 |
1/8 | 19/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Chris Geary | 0 |
| 10.2L | $0.00 | |
5/10 | 01/03/2025 | 11 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2400m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:55.3 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $2.15 |
1/8 | 18/02/2025 | 10 | NR 56 to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:51.5 | 8 |
| 7.4L | $1.28 |
1/8 | 12/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 | |
6/10 | 08/02/2025 | 70 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:51.9 | 10 |
| 24.8L | $7.50 |
1/6 | 30/11/2024 | 14 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | D J Burns | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.80 |
11/12 | 16/11/2024 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D J Burns | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 88.6L | $2.70 |

Driver: Brad Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Looked good last start. Won by 2 m as favourite (Fr8) at this track (1:59.50) beating My Ultimate Barney in 3yo No NR CG on March 24 at $1.33. Two runs back won by 14 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr7) at Riverina Paceway (2:41.90) beating Tizzy Lizzie in NR up to 57 on March 14 at $1.04 at the bell was leading 3.7m on the pegs. A good draw gives him every chance to add to the winning streak.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 24/03/2025 | 10 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Brad Hewitt | 1:51.2 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $1.33 |
1/10 | 14/03/2025 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | Taylah Osmond | 1:54.8 | 7 |
| 14.4L | $1.04 |
1/9 | 28/02/2025 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:52.2 | 1 |
| 22.6L | $1.12 |
1/9 | 14/02/2025 | 170 | NR up to 50 | $10,000.00 | Albury | 1770m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $1.35 |
3/5 | 06/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | David Moran | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
3/5 | 23/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | R Sanderson | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | ||
4/10 | 28/08/2024 | 12 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 14.2L | $15.00 |
1/10 | 16/08/2024 | 118 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | N R Jack | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 17.5L | $1.05 |

Driver: Chris Geary
Stats
Comments
Last start won a big 7 m win as favourite (Fr7) at this track (2:01.70) beating Red Sapphire in 3yo No NR CG on March 24 at $1.50. Bold showing expected again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 24/03/2025 | 16 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:53.3 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $1.50 |
6/10 | 08/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $200,000.00 | Menangle | 2400m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $34.00 |
2/10 | 01/03/2025 | 21 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2400m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $6.00 |
1/10 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
2/10 | 08/02/2025 | 11 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:51.9 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $21.00 |
1/7 | 28/01/2025 | 60 | NR 43 to 51 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:53.5 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $1.33 |
3/7 | 15/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 17.2L | $0.00 | |
1/8 | 29/11/2024 | 13 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing fifth after being driven well back, behind Calexico at Melton over 1720m in a 3yo No NR on March 15 at $2.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Its Confidential at this track over 1730m in a 3yo No NR CG on March 24 at $3. One of the exotic chances.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 24/03/2025 | 9 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:51.2 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
5/7 | 15/03/2025 | 106 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.9 | 6 |
| 6.2L | $2.70 |
1/5 | 25/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
2/8 | 29/11/2024 | 48 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $1.35 |
1/9 | 20/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 4.9L | $0.00 | |
4/10 | 12/10/2024 | 11 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:52.3 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $2.70 |
1/10 | 01/10/2024 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:52.1 | 7 |
| 10.4L | $1.12 |
2/10 | 17/09/2024 | 12 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:51.3 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $1.25 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 1.75 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr1) at this track (2:00.50) beating Sweet On Lexy in 3yo No NR CG on March 24 at $1.35. Hard to leave out on current form. Draws wider but is unbeaten here including last season's Gold Crown so deserves respect.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 24/03/2025 | 23 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:52.1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $1.35 |
1/11 | 01/03/2025 | 168 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $1.25 |
2/3 | 04/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | R P Duffy | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
4/4 | 13/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 13.1L | $0.00 | |
3/12 | 14/09/2024 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 |
2/12 | 07/09/2024 | 10 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $1.45 |
1/9 | 28/08/2024 | 151 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | M R Pitt | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.30 |
1/10 | 30/03/2024 | 8 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | J A Callaghan | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $1.95 |

Driver: David Moran
Stats
Comments
Hard to fault of late. Last start won a big 10 m win (Fr8) at this track (2:00.30) beating Seathestars in 3yo No NR CG on March 24 at $4.20. Looked good last start and could take the next step.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 24/03/2025 | 23 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | David Moran | 1:51.9 | 8 |
| 10.1L | $4.20 |
1/4 | 13/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | R Jack | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
4/10 | 01/03/2025 | 8 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2400m | Neutral | David Moran | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $7.00 |
1/8 | 21/02/2025 | 21 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | David Moran | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $1.18 |
1/10 | 31/01/2025 | 147 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | David Moran | 1:52.3 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $1.12 |
2/5 | 23/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | D Moran | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
1/8 | 06/09/2024 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | David Moran | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 23.5L | $1.10 |
1/8 | 23/08/2024 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | N R Jack | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 16.6L | $1.33 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd (Sr1) over 1730m at this track, beaten 10 m by Jacks Ultimate Fury (2:00.30) in 3yo No NR CG on March 24 at $8.50. Two runs back won by 18 m after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Melton (2:00.90) beating New Shuffle in NR up to 55 on March 8 at $2.90 at the bell was 2nd-.8m on the pegs. Place best.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 24/03/2025 | 16 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:51.9 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $8.50 |
1/12 | 08/03/2025 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.1 | 2 |
| 18.6L | $2.90 |
5/11 | 27/02/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
7/11 | 20/02/2025 | 166 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $2.50 |
3/4 | 04/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | G F Webster | 0 |
| 33.1L | $0.00 | |
11/12 | 07/09/2024 | 10 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 24.9L | $34.00 |
3/9 | 28/08/2024 | 12 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 7.7L | $3.70 |
2/7 | 09/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | G F Webster | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brian Portelli
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts at this course. Placed last start 2nd (Fr4) over 1730m at this track, beaten 7 m by Mac Bon (2:01.70) in 3yo No NR CG on March 24 at $10. Before that 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at Menangle was 4th-7.8m 3WNC at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Sao Paulo Simba (1:53.20) in NR up to 60 on March 11 at $3.90. Facing a tough assignment.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 24/03/2025 | 13 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | B P Portelli | 1:53.3 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $10.00 |
2/9 | 11/03/2025 | 10 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B P Portelli | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $3.90 |
7/10 | 01/03/2025 | 11 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2400m | Neutral | B P Portelli | 1:55.3 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $151.00 |
4/8 | 18/02/2025 | 10 | NR 46 to 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B P Portelli | 1:51.8 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $7.00 |
9/10 | 08/02/2025 | 9 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:51.9 | 7 |
| 38.9L | $126.00 |
1/9 | 30/01/2025 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | B P Portelli | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $1.10 |
3/6 | 13/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | B P Portelli | 0 |
| 4.6L | $0.00 | ||
3/8 | 09/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B P Portelli | 0 |
| 16.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bernie Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Returned to racing last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1730m at this track beaten 1.75 m by Fox Dan (2:00.50) in 3yo No NR CG on March 24 at $3. Could sneak into the finish.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 24/03/2025 | 110 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Bernie Hewitt | 1:52.1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
1/8 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Bernie Hewitt | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
1/6 | 04/12/2024 | 32 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Bernie Hewitt | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $1.15 |
1/8 | 25/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Bernie Hewitt | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 | |
1/9 | 02/11/2024 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:50.8 | 6 |
| 3.7L | $1.70 |
9/10 | 26/10/2024 | 14 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Bernie Hewitt | 1:50.0 | 9 |
| 22.5L | $6.00 |
5/10 | 12/10/2024 | 24 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Bernie Hewitt | 1:52.9 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $3.40 |
1/9 | 18/09/2024 | 53 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Bernie Hewitt | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $1.20 |

Driver: Michael Formosa
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 2nd (Fr1) over 1730m after showing early pace at this track beaten 7 m by Hesitate (2:00.30) in 3yo No NR CG on March 24 at $41. Two runs back won by 1.5 m as favourite (Sr4) at Tamworth (2:31.40) beating Tasmans Delight in NR up to 48 on March 6 at $1.33 at the bell was leading 1m 2WNC. Tested.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 24/03/2025 | 18 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 1:51.9 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $41.00 |
1/10 | 06/03/2025 | 20 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 2:03.1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.33 |
1/7 | 26/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
8/10 | 14/02/2025 | 136 | 2-4 WINs | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 1:58.8 | 8 |
| 12.6L | $4.40 |
3/7 | 05/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | |
9/10 | 01/10/2024 | 11 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 1:52.1 | 3 |
| 40.1L | $19.00 |
5/10 | 20/09/2024 | 11 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 18.6L | $21.00 |
1/10 | 09/09/2024 | 26 | 2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 1:55.1 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $2.70 |