Bathurst Race 1 - Stuart Valentine Pace
BETTORLIGHTEM UP (10) was a beaten favourite when midfield last time at Newcastle but will relish returning to a circuit and distance where he is three from three, coming from this barrier to score by 5m two back. That was his second success in a four-start campaign. Can do it again. SOMETHING FOR LEXY (2) looked good in coming from a wide barrier for a resuming win here last week. Fitter for that and is well served by this draw so could take this next step. TAFL MOVE (7) is hard to knock off a string of top-two finishes including wins at his last three outings. Came from this barrier when scoring here two back. Big chance again. SHEVCHENKO (6) missed by just a nose last start and won the other two outings of this campaign including the lone visit to this circuit.

Driver: Matthew Atkinson
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Newcastle over 1609m MAIDEN GH on October 3. Last time out 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at Menangle was 4th-5.4 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Apex Stride (1:53.20) in 3yo+ 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 on October 20 at $71. Better draw but needs to improve.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 20/10/2025 | 7 | 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:53.2 | 7 |
| 17.0L | $71.00 |
| 9/10 | 13/10/2025 | 10 | 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Kerryann Morris | 1:54.3 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $151.00 |
| 1/10 | 03/10/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
| 7/10 | 26/09/2025 | 28 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $4.20 |
| 7/10 | 29/08/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:57.8 | 7 |
| 15.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 19/08/2025 | 25 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 18.0L | $31.00 |
| 3/5 | 09/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | D T Reay | 0 |
| 36.9L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 23/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 4.5 m when driven back in the field, (Fr7) held up early, at this track (2:46.60) beating Time To Torque in NR up to 52 on October 29 at $10. Fitter and from a good draw is a leading contender again.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 29/10/2025 | 154 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | Bernie Hewitt | 1:58.7 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J T Hewitt | 0 |
| 20.6L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 13/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Bernie Hewitt | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/9 | 28/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Bernie Hewitt | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $12.00 |
| 9/10 | 21/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Bernie Hewitt | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 10.2L | $4.20 |
| 1/10 | 14/05/2025 | 11 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Bernie Hewitt | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $1.70 |
| 8/10 | 03/05/2025 | 8 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 14.5L | $101.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/04/2025 | 9 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Forbes | 2060m | Neutral | Bernie Hewitt | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $5.50 |

Driver: Justin Reynolds
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1730m at this track, beaten 10 m by Flash Azarat (2:04.40) in NR up to 57 on October 29 at $8. Before that, 7th (Sr2) over 1730m at this track was 6th-12.35 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Mammals Girl (2:03.30) in NR up to 52 on October 22 at $61. Draws for a good showing so include.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 29/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | J D Reynolds | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 10.7L | $8.00 |
| 7/10 | 22/10/2025 | 12 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | J D Reynolds | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $61.00 |
| 5/10 | 10/10/2025 | 16 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | J D Reynolds | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 25.6L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 24/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Travis Bullock | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 17/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Travis Bullock | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 10/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | Travis Bullock | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $15.00 |
| 2/9 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Travis Bullock | 0 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 22/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | T J Bullock | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Emma Turnbull
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Comments
Didn't do much last start, 5th (Fr1) over 1730m at this track was 9th-18.82 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Bettorlightem Up (2:02.30) in NR up to 53 on October 15 at $23. Before that was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr4) over 2260m at this track, beaten 15 m by Sweet Nate (2:44.20) in NR up to 52 on October 8 at $51. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 15/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Emma Turnbull | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 08/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Emma Turnbull | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 15.4L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 01/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | Emma Turnbull | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 43.4L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Emma Turnbull | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 12.4L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Emma Turnbull | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 9.7L | $61.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/09/2025 | 12 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | Emma Turnbull | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 11.9L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Jason Turnbull | 0 |
| 14.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jason Turnbull | 0 |
| 14.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ella Turnbull
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Comments
Last start 9th (Sr1) over 1730m at this track, beaten 22 m by Alfnalma (2:03.80) in 4yo+ NR up to 66 on October 29 at $81. Two runs back 9th (Fr6) over 1720m after racing wide at Dubbo, at the bell was 5th-5.8 beaten 14 m by McLean (2:06.00) in NR up to 55 on October 17 at $21. Not keen on his chances in this field.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 29/10/2025 | 12 | NR up to 66 | $10,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | E G Turnbull | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 22.2L | $81.00 |
| 9/10 | 17/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | E G Turnbull | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 14.9L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 10/10/2025 | 4 | NR up to 55 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | E G Turnbull | 1:56.4 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/10 | 06/10/2025 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Eugowra | 1700m | Fast | E G Turnbull | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/09/2025 | 18 | NR up to 57 | $6,940.00 | Eugowra | 1700m | Neutral | E G Turnbull | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $61.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | Charli Masotti | 1:59.9 | 6 |
| 17.5L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | E G Turnbull | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | E G Turnbull | 0 |
| 16.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jett Turnbull
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Comments
Beaten favourite last start when second at West Wyalong on October 19. Was victorious the start before at this track on October 15. Racing very well. Racing and won the only time she raced here.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 19/10/2025 | 4 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | West Wyalong | 1740m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.40 |
| 1/10 | 15/10/2025 | 9 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 1:58.3 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $1.85 |
| 1/10 | 06/10/2025 | 66 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Eugowra | 1700m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.80 |
| 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 | |
| 9/9 | 01/08/2025 | 9 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Damon Watson | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 16.1L | $31.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/07/2025 | 12 | NR 41 to 45 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | W | Damon Watson | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $23.00 |
| 10/11 | 11/07/2025 | 9 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Damon Watson | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 65.5L | $61.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Brings the right form to the table. Won by a nose when quickly away, (Fr4) at West Wyalong (2:06.20) beating Shevchenko in NR up to 47 on October 19 at $3.50. Two runs back won by 10 m as favourite (Fr7) at this track (2:04.40) beating She Maybe Bettor in NR up to 47 on October 8 at $1.80. Draws wide but winning form is hard to knock
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 19/10/2025 | 11 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | West Wyalong | 1740m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 1/10 | 08/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 10.2L | $1.80 |
| 1/10 | 01/10/2025 | 10 | NR 40 to 44 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:58.3 | 8 |
| 12.0L | $3.60 |
| 2/10 | 21/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Cowra | 1700m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $2.70 |
| 1/10 | 14/09/2025 | 108 | NR UP TO 40 | $6,940.00 | Cowra | 1700m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |
| 2/9 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 01/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 29/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 33 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Jemma Coney | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $2.00 |

Driver: Paula Sapio
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Something For Lexy, a rival who he faces again; when 16 metres eighth at this track over 2260m in a NR up to 52 race on October 29. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 29/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | Paula Sapio | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 16.1L | $8.50 |
| 8/10 | 22/10/2025 | 12 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | J T Hewitt | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $16.00 |
| 1/10 | 10/10/2025 | 4 | 2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | J T Hewitt | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 2/10 | 06/10/2025 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Eugowra | 2100m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $9.00 |
| 4/9 | 28/09/2025 | 18 | No NR | $6,940.00 | Eugowra | 2100m | Neutral | J T Hewitt | 2:00.7 | 3 |
| 18.9L | $34.00 |
| 5/10 | 10/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Paula Sapio | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 10.2L | $19.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J T Hewitt | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Paula Sapio | 0 |
| 66.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Erika Dwyer
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1730m at this track beaten 12 m by Flash Azarat (2:04.40) in NR up to 57 on October 29 at $16. At the start before 6th (Fr3) over 2260m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 6th-8.15 beaten 7 m by Tenminutes (2:43.70) in NR up to 58 on October 22 at $10. Draws for a trail so may be an exotic hope.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 29/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | E A Dwyer | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 12.4L | $16.00 |
| 6/10 | 22/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | E A Dwyer | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | E A Dwyer | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $23.00 |
| 7/10 | 08/10/2025 | 2 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | E A Dwyer | 1:53.7 | 5 |
| 17.6L | $26.00 |
| 2/10 | 06/10/2025 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Eugowra | 1700m | Fast | E A Dwyer | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $3.80 |
| 4/10 | 28/09/2025 | 11 | NR up to 57 | $6,940.00 | Eugowra | 1700m | Neutral | E A Dwyer | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $31.00 |
| 3/6 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | E A Dwyer | 0 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | E A Dwyer | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 6th (Sr1) over 2030m at Newcastle, beaten 17 m by Errol Fin (2:29.60) in NR up to 53 on October 24 at $2.80. Showed ability the outing before when he ran on from midfield and won by 5 m as favourite (Sr2) at this track (2:02.30) beating Jewel Heaven in NR up to 53 on October 15 at $2.20 at the bell was 2nd-3.96. Unbeaten at this circuit and distance so is well placed.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 24/10/2025 | 9 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 17.9L | $2.80 |
| 1/10 | 15/10/2025 | 27 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/7 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 18/09/2025 | 29 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 20.3L | $4.40 |
| 1/9 | 20/08/2025 | 193 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $1.20 |
| 2/9 | 30/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 08/02/2025 | 44 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:51.9 | 9 |
| 46.8L | $151.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/12/2024 | 16 | 0-2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:56.9 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $1.33 |