Bathurst Race 9 - Hynash Civil Construction Specialists Pace
FESTINALENTE (9) made it two wins on the bounce at her latest appearance over 1720m at Penrith, scoring by 5 metres after taking charge a long way from home. Drawn to enjoy an economical run and might sweat on the sprint lane. Primary contender based on those recent efforts. A TRUE PHENOMENON (7) settled in the leading division and finished too well to score narrowly over 1730m at this track a week ago. Interesting to see what unfolds from this wide draw. Meets a comparable field so she can certainly win again. TACTICAL ILLUSION (6) is in the mix following a respectable second at her most recent appearance over 1720m at Penrith. THE DOME (1) found form and scored two runs back then came back to earth when he broke and finished a distant ninth over 1730m at this track. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Meets a similar line up so if he behaves a big run is likely. Worth a second look.

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
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Comments
Failed to impress last start; 9th (Sr2) over 1730m at this track beaten 60 m by Mia On (2:07.80) on July 29 at $4.33. Showed ability the race before when he won by a nose as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at this track (2:06.50) beating Surfin At Midnight in on July 17 at $2.20 at the bell was 5th-6.3. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 29/07/2026 | 12 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 59.4L | $4.33 |
| 1/9 | 17/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 39 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Travis Bullock | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.20 |
| 4/10 | 08/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Travis Bullock | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 14.7L | $16.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | Nathan Turnbull | 2:01.0 | 5 |
| 8.6L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $9.50 |
| 2/10 | 17/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J D Reynolds | 0 |
| 8.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 25/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Graham Betts | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ella Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1720m at Penrith, beaten 30 m by Between Decks (2:05.80) on July 9 at $8. At her previous start solid effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 2125m after showing early speed at Penrith, at the bell was 4th-5.04 beaten 1.75 m by Diletto (2:40.20) on July 2 at $3.50. Nicely drawn and can bounce back.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 30.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Declan Murphy | 2:01.4 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
| 4/10 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | W | Declan Murphy | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $2.90 |
| 4/10 | 18/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 9.6L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 08/06/2026 | 14 | NR 42 to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 7.9L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/05/2026 | 5 | NR 43 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Declan Murphy | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Ella Turnbull | 0 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jason Turnbull | 0 |
| 11.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Medlyn
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Comments
Comes here second-up after three weeks. Lacklustre first-up performance when 10th (Fr2) over 1730m after showing early pace at this track beaten 30 m by Love Watch (2:06.50) on July 15 at $51. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 15/07/2026 | 215 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Matthew Atkinson | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 29.7L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 06/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | 0 |
| 30.2L | $0.00 | |||
| 10/10 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $12,240.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | M J Atkinson | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 35.4L | $14.00 |
| 3/10 | 05/12/2025 | 16 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | M J Atkinson | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $10.00 |
| 2/10 | 19/11/2025 | 14 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | M J Atkinson | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 05/11/2025 | 16 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | M J Atkinson | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 13.6L | $61.00 |
| 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 |
| 3/5 | 09/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | D T Reay | 0 |
| 36.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tony Higgs
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Comments
Last start 7th (Fr4) over 2040m after showing early speed and racing wide at Parkes, at the bell was 4th-8 beaten 17 m by Mondo Glitz (2:35.10) on July 24 at $13. Two runs back won by 2 m as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at this track (2:50.20) beating Ocean King in on July 17 at $2.20 at the bell was 2nd-4.5. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Fast | Tony Higgs | 2:02.3 | 4 |
| 17.4L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 17/07/2026 | 9 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Tony Higgs | 2:01.2 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $2.20 |
| 7/10 | 08/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Tony Higgs | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 19.4L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/07/2026 | 10 | Mares | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Tony Higgs | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $71.00 |
| 5/9 | 21/06/2026 | 9 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Tony Higgs | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 8.7L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/06/2026 | 9 | 1 WIN | $9,790.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Tony Higgs | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Tony Higgs | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Tony Higgs | 0 |
| 45.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anthony Winnell
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Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 2260m after showing early speed at this track was 3rd-5.4 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Lexy Longstockings (2:49.80) on July 17 at $18. Top chance in this line-up.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 17/07/2026 | 16 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Tony Higgs | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 11.9L | $18.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/07/2026 | 21 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | Anthony Winnell | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 11.7L | $23.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/06/2026 | 12 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Anthony Winnell | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $61.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/05/2026 | 9 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Anthony Winnell | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $61.00 |
| 8/10 | 20/05/2026 | 42 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Anthony Winnell | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Anthony Winnell | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Anthony Winnell | 0 |
| 18.1L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 08/04/2026 | 12 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Anthony Winnell | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 16.0L | $5.00 |

Driver: John O'Shea
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Comments
Last start solid effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 1720m after showing early pace at Penrith, at the bell was leading 3.51 beaten 2.5 m by Jacquelyn Joy (2:07.60) on July 30 at $3.90. Two runs back won by 4 m when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (2:04.20) beating Tommy Time in on July 22 at $3.30 at the bell was leading 4.87. Leading contender.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 30/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jye Coney | 1:59.3 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $3.90 |
| 1/9 | 22/07/2026 | 19 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Mat Rue | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $3.30 |
| 4/10 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Mat Rue | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $7.50 |
| 7/9 | 26/06/2026 | 5 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | M R Young | 2:01.0 | 5 |
| 16.3L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 21/06/2026 | 9 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Blake Medlyn | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 13.9L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 12/06/2026 | 16 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Mat Rue | 2:00.8 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $3.50 |
| 2/7 | 21/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | John O'shea | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 17/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Pete Mcmullen | 0 |
| 13.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jett Turnbull
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Comments
Racing consistently. Last start won by a head after showing early speed, (Fr1) at this track (2:07.00) beating Judah in on July 29 at $3.10 at the bell was 3rd-4.9. Looks 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 29/07/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.10 |
| 4/10 | 15/07/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 12.4L | $4.50 |
| 2/10 | 01/07/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | T G Rue | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $9.50 |
| 2/10 | 24/06/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | T G Rue | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/06/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | T G Rue | 2:04.8 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $9.00 |
| 5/10 | 03/06/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | T G Rue | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 17.4L | $19.00 |
| 3/7 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | T G Rue | 0 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | T G Rue | 0 |
| 8.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Paula Sapio
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr6) over 1730m at this track, beaten 4 m by Love Watch (2:06.50) on July 15 at $34. Two runs back 7th (Fr2) over 2260m at this track beaten 23 m by Satellite Express (2:45.60) on July 8 at $19. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 27/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Paula Sapio | 0 |
| 44.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 15/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Paula Sapio | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 08/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Paula Sapio | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 23.9L | $19.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | Paula Sapio | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/06/2026 | 21 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | Paula Sapio | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $41.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Paula Sapio | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 03/06/2026 | 35 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Paula Sapio | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 29/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Paula Sapio | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 22.7L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Paula Sapio | 0 |
| 12.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Turnbull
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Comments
Six-year-old mare is racing in fine form. Won her last two outings at Penrith and this track. Last start won by 5 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at Penrith (2:06.00) beating Captain Blood in on July 30 at $2.90 at the bell was leading 3.28. Sure to play a major role.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 30/07/2026 | 13 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jye Coney | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $2.90 |
| 1/10 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Mat Rue | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
| 3/9 | 10/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 44 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Turnbull | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | John O'shea | 2:01.0 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $10.00 |
| 7/10 | 24/06/2026 | 26 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Blake Medlyn | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $16.00 |
| 3/10 | 29/05/2026 | 49 | NR 41 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Mat Rue | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $4.60 |
| 4/6 | 25/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Mckayler Barnes | 0 |
| 38.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | M C Barnes | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Travis Bullock
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr8) over 1730m at this track, at the bell was 8th-14.85 beaten 14 m by Princess Ballerina (2:04.60) on July 29 at $61. Two runs back was well back in the run when 2nd (Fr7) over 2260m at this track was 7th-14.2 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Yareadyfreddy (2:47.40) on July 17 at $26. This will be too tough.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 29/07/2026 | 12 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Travis Bullock | 1:55.9 | 8 |
| 14.6L | $61.00 |
| 2/10 | 17/07/2026 | 16 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Travis Bullock | 1:59.2 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | Travis Bullock | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.10 |
| 7/10 | 17/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Travis Bullock | 1:55.1 | 8 |
| 21.5L | $81.00 |
| 10/10 | 03/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Travis Bullock | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 72.0L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Travis Bullock | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $3.30 |
| 2/7 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Travis Bullock | 0 |
| 7.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Travis Bullock | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |