Bathurst Race 7 - Barkers Butchery Meat Raffle 2yo Pace
REASON TO BE HAPPY (2) resumes after finishing fifth at her latest appearance at this track on March 25. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Has the class to take care of this field. LUCIENDO BIEN (5) is racing well with four top-five finishes in succession, the latest effort a third at Menangle over 1609m. Perfectly placed and is sure to play a major role again. SPARTAN CHIMES (8) should be ready to peak now after finishing second over 1730m at this track two weeks ago. Expect him to give this a real shake. COMPLIMENTRY DRINK (3) is the best of the rest after finishing third over 1730m at this track last time out. Include in combinations.

Driver: Wayne Watterson
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Two-year-old colt by Ultimate Machete out of Extreme Fire on debut. Won a trial on July 27 at Bathurst over 1730m. Boasts strong trial form and is expected to measure up.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 27/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | W A Watterson | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | W A Watterson | 0 |
| 11.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | W A Watterson | 0 |
| 13.8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | W A Watterson | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Isobel Ross
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First up. At the last run she 5th (Fr5) over 1730m after showing early pace at this track was 5th-8.5m + at the bell, beaten 10 m by Ferocious Lover (2:08.70) in 2yo F on March 25 at $1.85. Can open the campaign with a win.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 27/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Owen Shea | 0 |
| 43.8L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jett Turnbull | 0 |
| 15.6L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 10.7L | $1.85 |
| 5/8 | 18/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Mitch Turnbull | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 19.2L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 11/03/2026 | - | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Mitch Turnbull | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $3.70 |
| 1/6 | 02/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Mitch Turnbull | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Paula Sapio
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Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 1730m at this track was 5th-26.59 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Machzine Mahoney (2:06.20) in 2yo on July 29 at $9. Sure to be in the mix.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 29/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Paula Sapio | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $9.00 |
| 10/10 | 22/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Paula Sapio | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 105.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 15/07/2026 | 28 | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Paula Sapio | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 18.5L | $51.00 |
| 5/6 | 06/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | 0 |
| 35.4L | $0.00 | |||
| 3/6 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Darryl Munro | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 17/06/2026 | 7 | 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Darryl Munro | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 55.3L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Darryl Munro | 1:59.0 | 7 |
| 6.4L | $151.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/05/2026 | 35 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Emma Turnbull | 1:57.6 | 8 |
| 29.1L | $71.00 |

Driver: Jason Hewitt
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Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr9) over 1609m at Menangle was 4th-9.09 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Blissful Lover (1:53.30) in 2yo on July 25 at $51. Two runs back then did a good job to finish in the money over 1720m at Young last time out. Not keen.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 25/07/2026 | 11 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jason Hewitt | 1:53.3 | 9 |
| 14.6L | $51.00 |
| 1/6 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jason Hewitt | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 14/07/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Jason Hewitt | 2:01.3 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $3.10 |
| 2/6 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jason Hewitt | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
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Solid performance when beaten by 1.5 m finishing second behind Kiss Before Twelve at Newcastle over 1609m in a 2yo on July 13 at $2.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing third behind Blissful Lover at Menangle over 1609m in a 2yo on July 25 at $26. Going along well. Racing well and looks set to feature.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 25/07/2026 | 12 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.3 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $26.00 |
| 2/10 | 13/07/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:57.5 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $2.80 |
| 3/9 | 02/07/2026 | 31 | 2YO | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 01/06/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 7.7L | $2.60 |
| 1/7 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 41.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jett Turnbull
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Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr3) over 1730m after showing early speed at this track was 3rd-22.48 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Machzine Mahoney (2:06.20) in 2yo on July 29 at $21. Two runs back 4th (Fr3) over 1730m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 3rd-6.04 beaten 16 m by Captain Valiente (2:06.00) in 2yo on July 22 at $11. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 29/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Isobel Ross | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 22/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 16.8L | $11.00 |
| 7/7 | 15/07/2026 | 7 | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 55.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 24/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $71.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/06/2026 | 7 | 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Isobel Ross | 1:59.1 | 7 |
| 14.6L | $34.00 |
| 3/5 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Ella Turnbull | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | L B Sharp | 0 |
| 13.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Turnbull
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Two-year-old filly by Sweet Lou out of Lovelaine on debut. Finished second in a trial on July 27 at Bathurst over 1730m. Expected to figure prominently.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 27/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Mitch Turnbull | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jett Turnbull | 0 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: John O'Shea
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Comments
Last start game effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 1730m at this track was 2nd-1.51 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Captain Valiente (2:06.00) in 2yo on July 22 at $4.60. Two runs back was well back before the turn; won by 2.5 m when driven back in the field, (Fr8) held up early, at this track (2:07.30) beating Harbour View in 2yo on July 8 at $9 at the bell was 7th-8.29. Capable of playing a major role.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 22/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | John O'shea | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 08/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | John O'shea | 1:58.4 | 8 |
| 2.4L | $9.00 |
| 6/10 | 24/06/2026 | 28 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | John O'shea | 1:59.3 | 7 |
| 19.7L | $61.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/05/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | John O'shea | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $2.30 |
| 2/7 | 21/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | John O'shea | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | John O'shea | 0 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ella Turnbull
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Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr5) over 1730m at this track, beaten 21 m by Machzine Mahoney (2:06.20) in 2yo on July 29 at $19. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 1730m at this track was 7th-14.82 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Captain Valiente (2:06.00) in 2yo on July 22 at $23. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 29/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Ella Turnbull | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 21.6L | $19.00 |
| 5/10 | 22/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Ella Turnbull | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 17.2L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/07/2026 | 7 | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Ella Turnbull | 1:57.2 | 7 |
| 24.6L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Ella Turnbull | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 48.1L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 24/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Ella Turnbull | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 20.1L | $51.00 |
| 1/10 | 17/06/2026 | 7 | 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Ella Turnbull | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 2/6 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Ella Turnbull | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Ella Turnbull | 0 |
| 7.7L | $0.00 |