Bathurst Race 5 - Llowalong Farms Gold Chalice Heat Three
MESSAGE BANK (1) has been out of the placings in his two starts at Menangle since a spell but there was merit in his latest effort when midfield from a wide barrier in a NSW Derby heat. Much better served by the ace draw and has won all three attempts at this circuit and distance, highlighted by last year's Gold Crown. USYK (4) faded out of his Derby heat last start but had beaten older rivals to win his first two starts of the campaign. Owns a good record at this distance. Contender. EMPEROR (7) didn't find the best spot in his Derby heat last start but was good in his city win prior and has upside. SOHO WASHINGTON (2) was solid when placed at Menangle last start and gets his lowest draw of the campaign so far.

Driver: Brad Hewitt
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Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at Menangle was 8th-12.48 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Soho Charmer (1:52.10) in 3yo No NR on March 7 at $21. The start before 8th (Fr2) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 14 m by Hollywood Strip (1:50.40) in 3yo LR No NR on February 14 at $21. Draws the pegs and should get every chance to maintain his perfect record at this circuit and distance.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:52.1 | 8 |
| 16.6L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/02/2026 | 112 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | David Hewitt | 1:50.4 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | David Hewitt | 0 |
| 22L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | David Hewitt | 1:50.6 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $7.50 |
| 2/10 | 11/10/2025 | 24 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:52.7 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $1.40 |
| 1/10 | 17/09/2025 | 172 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Brad Hewitt | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $1.10 |
| 3/4 | 04/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Harrison Ross | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 29/03/2025 | 8 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | David Hewitt | 1:54.8 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $13.00 |

Driver: Michael Stanley
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Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr7) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle, at the bell was 3rd-4.15 beaten 7 m by Mcbart (1:52.50) in 3yo+ 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 on March 17 at $5. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 17/03/2026 | 10 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:52.5 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $5.00 |
| 5/9 | 07/03/2026 | 11 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:51.7 | 7 |
| 7.2L | $101.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:52.8 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.80 |
| 10/10 | 17/02/2026 | 94 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:52.5 | 4 |
| 43.8L | $1.45 |
| 2/7 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J B Meikle | 0 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 | |
| 12/12 | 15/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.5 | 6 |
| 26.7L | $101.00 |
| 2/10 | 05/11/2025 | 20 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 20/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Micallef
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 3rd (Fr5) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, beaten 12 m by Yirradiva (2:01.80) in 3yo NR up to 55 on March 13 at $23. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr7) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway beaten 22 m by Brooklyn Dan (2:01.40) in 3yo NR up to 58 on March 6 at $41. Not keen.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:52.6 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $23.00 |
| 8/10 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:52.3 | 7 |
| 22.6L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/02/2026 | 126 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:53.3 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $15.00 |
| 1/4 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Blake Micallef | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Blake Micallef | 0 |
| 48.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 24/10/2025 | 13 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $2.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/10/2025 | 8 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:50.7 | 8 |
| 31.5L | $101.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Blake Micallef | 1:54.2 | 6 |
| 11.2L | $14.00 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
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Comments
Failed to impress last start; 7th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early pace at Menangle, at the bell was 7th-10.47 beaten 17 m by Soho Charmer (1:52.10) in 3yo No NR on March 7 at $16. Showed ability the run before when he won by 5.5 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at Riverina Paceway (2:44.00) beating Kosimo in NR up to 80 on February 27 at $2. Major player.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 07/03/2026 | 8 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:52.1 | 3 |
| 17.4L | $16.00 |
| 1/9 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $2.00 |
| 1/10 | 13/02/2026 | 79 | NR up to 60 | $14,280.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.15 |
| 1/4 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | D Jack | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/12 | 26/11/2025 | 11 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $3.50 |
| 8/11 | 15/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 15.1L | $18.00 |
| 1/10 | 05/11/2025 | 32 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 30/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lleyton Green
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Comments
Comes here second-up after a week. Lacklustre first-up performance when 7th (Fr5) over 1740m after showing early pace at Bankstown, well beaten by Draxon (2:12.70) in 3yo MAIDEN on March 16 at $8. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 16/03/2026 | 151 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Bankstown | 1740m | Heavy | Lleyton Green | 2:02.7 | 5 |
| 99.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Lleyton Green | 0 |
| 16.7L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 16/10/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Lleyton Green | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 16.9L | $4.20 |
| 8/9 | 11/10/2025 | 12 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:50.7 | 9 |
| 51.0L | $126.00 |
| 7/7 | 29/09/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 25.6L | $101.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/09/2025 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Lleyton Green | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 13.2L | $61.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/09/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Lleyton Green | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 18.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/4 | 30/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Lleyton Green | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bernie Hewitt
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Comments
Finished up last campaign with a win at this track, started this campaign won by 2.25 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr6) at this track (2:06.80) beating Lookmeover in 3yo NR up to 58 on February 18 at $1.12 at the bell was leading 4.09. Then last time 7th (Fr4) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 25 m by Zeus Lightning (1:50.70) in 3yo No NR on March 7 at $34. Looking to others.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Bernie Hewitt | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 07/03/2026 | 17 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:50.7 | 4 |
| 26.4L | $34.00 |
| 4/9 | 02/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J T Hewitt | 0 |
| 6.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 18/02/2026 | 105 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $1.12 |
| 2/7 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J T Hewitt | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 05/11/2025 | 11 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | J T Hewitt | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.00 |
| 2/10 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | J T Hewitt | 1:50.6 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $71.00 |
| 4/10 | 11/10/2025 | 24 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:52.7 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $31.00 |
| 2/10 | 17/09/2025 | 172 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Bernie Hewitt | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $9.00 |

Driver: Luke McCarthy
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Comments
Failed to impress last start; was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 7th-13.66 beaten 13 m by Zeus Lightning (1:50.70) in 3yo No NR on March 7 at $23. Showed ability the outing before when he won by 4.5 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at Menangle (1:52.90) beating Love A Belle in 3yo+ 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 on February 24 at $1.90 at the bell was leading 2.99. Draws a little wide but he is progressive.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 07/03/2026 | 11 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:50.7 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $23.00 |
| 1/9 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.9 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $1.90 |
| 2/10 | 17/02/2026 | 16 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:51.8 | 5 |
| 4.4L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 01/02/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:56.9 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $1.28 |
| 1/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 10.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 87.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Amanda Turnbull
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Comments
Returns from the paddock. Previously first up won by 2 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at this track (2:06.60) beating Red Bull Bernie in 2yo 2 WINs on March 12 2025 at $2. Looks all set for a good return.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Amanda Turnbull | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 02/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Mitch Turnbull | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 | |
| 12/12 | 11/04/2025 | 6 | No NR | $200,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 127.9L | $151.00 |
| 4/10 | 05/04/2025 | 8 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Mitch Turnbull | 1:54.2 | 10 |
| 5.4L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,990.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Mitch Turnbull | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 21.0L | $3.70 |
| 5/9 | 21/03/2025 | 9 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Mitch Turnbull | 1:56.1 | 6 |
| 25.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 12/03/2025 | - | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Mitch Turnbull | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
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Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4.5 m second behind Ravishing Ruby at Melton over 2240m NR up to 57 last start. Before that was beaten a nose second at Hamilton over 2160m in NR up to 55 on February 23. Draws for a trail and could be close to a win.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 07/03/2026 | 12 | NR up to 57 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 4.4L | $4.80 |
| 2/8 | 23/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.35 |
| 4/9 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.0 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $31.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/02/2026 | 56 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $10.00 |
| 5/11 | 13/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:52.2 | 2 |
| 41.0L | $41.00 |
| 8/11 | 05/12/2025 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 25.2L | $34.00 |
| 2/3 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1609m | G F Webster | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | G F Webster | 0 |
| 18.6L | $0.00 |