Bathurst Race 8 - Little Wych Premium Spelling Pace
PET RANGER (2) brings strong form from Penrith where she led from this barrier to win last month. Came from wider when second at her latest appearance. Looks well placed and should get a soft run from this barrier so she can take care of this line-up. BETTOR BRILLIANCE (5) was successful at her most recent outing when she raced wide from this barrier but dug deep to get home by 1.2 metres in a nice return to form at Dubbo. Could make it two on the bounce. ZOLTON (7) didn't do a bad job when fourth at Dubbo last time out and came from the back row for back-to-back placings prior. ORANGE FEVER (3) draws well and should be approaching peak fitness now.

Driver: Jason Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 2120m at Dubbo, at the bell was 5th-9.2 beaten 11 m by Sweet Sweet Tooth (2:36.60) in M on July 10 at $101. At the run before game effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 1720m at Dubbo, at the bell was 5th-7.6 beaten 2.5 m by Thundamental (2:07.60) on July 3 at $34. Capable of featuring from the ace draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 2120m | Neutral | Jason Turnbull | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 11.6L | $101.00 |
| 2/10 | 03/07/2026 | 12 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Jason Turnbull | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/9 | 21/06/2026 | 9 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Jason Turnbull | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $23.00 |
| 9/10 | 12/06/2026 | 11 | NR up to 46 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Emma Turnbull | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 14.2L | $151.00 |
| 6/10 | 01/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 44 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | Jason Turnbull | 2:00.3 | 4 |
| 12.4L | $31.00 |
| 6/10 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | NR 41 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Jason Turnbull | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 18.5L | $23.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Emma Turnbull | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 24/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Corey Johnson | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Complete Stranger at Penrith over 2125m on July 2 at $11. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Between Decks at Penrith over 1720m on July 9 at $41. Drawn to advantage and looks well placed.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 7.7L | $41.00 |
| 4/10 | 02/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 34.1L | $11.00 |
| 1/10 | 18/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.60 |
| 3/9 | 08/06/2026 | 35 | NR up to 41 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | J D Reynolds | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J D Reynolds | 0 |
| 7.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 21/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J D Reynolds | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 04/05/2026 | 50 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $19.00 |
| 10/10 | 15/03/2026 | 9 | NR 36 to 39 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | J R Rusten | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 36.5L | $101.00 |

Driver: Travis Bullock
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr4) over 1730m at this track, at the bell was 8th-15.17 beaten 13 m by Sweet Sweet Tooth (2:06.60) on July 8 at $34. At his previous start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr7) over 1730m at this track, at the bell was 8th-19.09 beaten 8 m by Mondo Glitz (2:05.90) on June 17 at $61. Building in fitness and draws well.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 08/07/2026 | 21 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Travis Bullock | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $34.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Travis Bullock | 0 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Graham Betts | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 17/06/2026 | 19 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Graham Betts | 1:57.2 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $61.00 |
| 7/10 | 29/05/2026 | 301 | NR 41 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | J D Reynolds | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 16.0L | $101.00 |
| 4/10 | 01/08/2025 | 10 | NR 38 to 41 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $3.40 |
| 2/9 | 22/07/2025 | 6 | NR 39 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Blake Micallef | 2:02.3 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 9/10 | 16/07/2025 | 15 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Nathan Hurst | 1:59.5 | 8 |
| 20.2L | $71.00 |

Driver: Graham Betts
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Dubbo over 1720m on June 26. Last time out 5th (Sr1) over 1720m at Young was 8th-11.1 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Heskoalatee (2:10.30) on July 14 at $23. Best form puts him right in this.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 14/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 42 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Graham Betts | 2:01.9 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $23.00 |
| 8/10 | 08/07/2026 | 12 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Graham Betts | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 21.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/06/2026 | 5 | NR up to 37 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Graham Betts | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/06/2026 | 9 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Graham Betts | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 15.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/10 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 46 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Graham Betts | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 11.9L | $15.00 |
| 3/10 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Thomas Pay | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 2.7L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 29/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J A Betts | 0 |
| 22.8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 15/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | P A Betts | 0 |
| 22.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Paula Sapio
Stats
Comments
Last start ran on from midfield and won by 1.2 m when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at Dubbo (2:09.20) beating Ultimate Cookie in on July 10 at $15 at the bell was 2nd-0.2. May prove hard to beat again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 10/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 39 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Hewitt | 2:00.9 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 01/07/2026 | 7 | Mares | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Jason Hewitt | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 22.2L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 24/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | Jason Hewitt | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 37.3L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 17/06/2026 | 147 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jason Hewitt | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 13.9L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jason Hewitt | 0 |
| 8.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jason Hewitt | 0 |
| 42L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | J T Hewitt | 2:01.6 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $31.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 36.5L | $61.00 |

Driver: Kellie Dean
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 1720m at Dubbo, at the bell was 8th-13.4 beaten 15 m by Studleigh Starlite (2:07.40) on July 10 at $41. Before that 6th (Sr4) over 1720m at Dubbo was 8th-11.8 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Thundamental (2:07.60) on July 3 at $12. This looks out of her reach.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 44 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | Kellie Dean | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 15.1L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Kellie Dean | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $12.00 |
| 7/10 | 26/06/2026 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Kellie Dean | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 21/06/2026 | 23 | NR up to 44 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Kellie Dean | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $34.00 |
| 1/4 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Good | Kellie Dean | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | NR 41 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Kellie Dean | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 25.7L | $15.00 |
| 3/10 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | NR 41 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Kellie Dean | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 11.6L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J A Dean | 0 |
| 6.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mat Rue
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1720m after showing early pace at Dubbo, at the bell was 2nd-1 beaten 9 m by Studleigh Starlite (2:07.40) on July 10 at $4.33. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Sr3) over 1720m at Dubbo, at the bell was 6th-7.8 beaten 3.5 m by Thundamental (2:07.60) on July 3 at $6. Contender.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 44 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | M D Young | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $4.33 |
| 3/10 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | M D Young | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | M R Young | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Mat Rue | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 46 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | M R Young | 1:59.6 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 29/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | M R Young | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $6.50 |
| 7/10 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | NR 38 to 41 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | M R Young | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 24.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/3 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Good | J G Brown | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jake Davis
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early pace at Dubbo, at the bell was 4th-4.2 beaten 13 m by Studleigh Starlite (2:07.40) on July 10 at $10. Two runs back 7th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early speed at Dubbo, at the bell was leading 0.2m on the pegs beaten 6 m by Caribbean Pat (2:06.00) on October 17 at $3.60. Fitter so may improve.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 10/07/2026 | 266 | NR up to 44 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | Jake Davis | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 13.6L | $10.00 |
| 5/6 | 06/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Jake Davis | 0 |
| 12.1L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/10 | 17/10/2025 | 126 | NR 39 to 41 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Jake Davis | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $3.60 |
| 2/9 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | B J Davis | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 13/06/2025 | 10 | NR 40 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Jake Davis | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 22.6L | $6.50 |
| 4/10 | 03/06/2025 | 18 | NR 41 to 43 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Jake Davis | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 9.7L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 16/05/2025 | 21 | NR 41 to 43 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Jake Davis | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $6.00 |
| 0/10 | 25/04/2025 | 6 | NR up to 40 | $9,790.00 | Forbes | 1680m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 99.0L | $4.00 |

Driver: Tom Pay
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr2) over 1720m at Dubbo beaten 55 m by Rocket Me (2:05.80) on July 3 at $26. Two runs back 10th (Fr5) over 1660m after showing early speed at Parkes beaten 21 m by Shez A Punter (2:04.40) on June 21 at $13. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 03/07/2026 | 12 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Jed Betts | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 56.3L | $26.00 |
| 10/10 | 21/06/2026 | 9 | NR up to 44 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Thomas Pay | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 21.9L | $13.00 |
| 3/10 | 12/06/2026 | 17 | NR up to 46 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Thomas Pay | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 26/05/2026 | 11 | NR 42 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Thomas Pay | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $7.50 |
| 0/10 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | NR 42 to 47 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Phoebe Betts | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
| 2/10 | 08/05/2026 | 5 | NR 41 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Phoebe Betts | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $4.80 |
| 9/9 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Jake Betts | 0 |
| 62.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Phoebe Betts | 0 |
| 27.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Hurst
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr5) over 1720m at Dubbo was 9th-13.8 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Studleigh Starlite (2:07.40) on July 10 at $14. At his previous start game effort when 3rd (Sr2) over 1609m at Newcastle, at the bell was 6th-8.33 beaten 4.5 m by Jacqueline Rose (1:55.90) on June 5 at $16. A big run would not surprise.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 10/07/2026 | 35 | NR up to 44 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Hurst | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $14.00 |
| 3/10 | 05/06/2026 | 4 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Angela Hurst | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $16.00 |
| 2/9 | 01/06/2026 | 6 | NR 37 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $6.00 |
| 6/9 | 26/05/2026 | 11 | NR 42 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Hurst | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $3.20 |
| 3/10 | 15/05/2026 | 21 | NR 38 to 41 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Nathan Hurst | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 14.6L | $7.50 |
| 6/9 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Fast | Nathan Hurst | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 21.4L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/02/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | N P Hurst | 0 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 23/12/2019 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | N P Hurst | 0 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |