Bathurst Race 5 - Success Stud Proud Bathurst Sponsors Pace
ALWAYS A SAM (8) worked and faded when a hot favourite in stronger company last time but was going very well prior, winning his previous two outings here. The driver has some work to do from this wide starting position but he is nicely placed so deserves another chance. MEANT TO BE SLOY (2) drew on the back row and had to race wide in his resuming fifth at Cowra. Much better drawn and has won when second up before so looks a big improver. FAKISTRA (4) draws wider but is looming as a threat after a good effort last week, leading and sticking on for second at this circuit and distance. ZACHARY SHANNON (5) is worth some thought after his last-start fourth here.

Driver: Emma Turnbull
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 2260m at this track was 4th-6.7 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Absolute Weapon (2:48.50) in M on September 16 at $19. Two runs back was well back in the run when 7th (Fr7) over 1730m at this track was 9th-16.33 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Champagne Walsh (2:07.20) on September 9 at $51. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 16/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Emma Turnbull | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 17.2L | $19.00 |
| 7/10 | 09/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Emma Turnbull | 1:58.3 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Emma Turnbull | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | R | Emma Turnbull | 2:01.1 | 7 |
| 17.9L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 29/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Emma Turnbull | 1:58.9 | 7 |
| 1.7L | $4.60 |
| 3/9 | 22/07/2026 | 157 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Emma Turnbull | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jason Turnbull | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Mat Rue | 0 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Paula Sapio
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Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Sr2) over 2260m at this track, at the bell was 6th-10.69 beaten a nose by Special Spin (2:46.90) on September 23 at $41. Decent effort last start. Has claims from a good draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 23/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Jason Hewitt | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 15/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 41.0L | $16.00 |
| 5/10 | 09/09/2026 | 12 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Paula Sapio | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $14.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/08/2026 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Paula Sapio | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 10/10 | 18/08/2026 | 11 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Hewitt | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 32.2L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 2120m | Fast | Paula Sapio | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 15.1L | $9.50 |
| 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 |

Driver: Ella Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth after a quick start, behind Runkle at Cowra over 1700m in a 4yo+ on September 20 at $3.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Chanceux at this track over 1730m on September 23 at $3.40. One of the key runners.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 23/09/2026 | 3 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $3.40 |
| 6/10 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $10,000.00 | Cowra | 1700m | Neutral | Chloe Formosa | 1:55.1 | 4 |
| 31.8L | $3.60 |
| 99/10 | 13/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Cowra | 1700m | Fast | Isobel Ross | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 0.0L | $3.50 |
| 4/10 | 07/09/2026 | 12 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | George Lee | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $8.00 |
| 9/10 | 26/08/2026 | 21 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 38.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 05/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $1.60 |
| 2/6 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Amanda Turnbull | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 16/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Jack Chapple | 0 |
| 60.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Travis Bullock
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 2260m after showing early pace at this track was 3rd-4.2 at the bell, beaten 1.75 m by Special Spin (2:46.90) on September 23 at $3.60. At his previous start 5th (Fr6) over 2160m after showing early speed at Cowra, beaten 30 m by Champagne Walsh (2:39.80) on September 13 at $26. Can go well here.
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 | 23/09/2026 | 10 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Travis Bullock | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $3.60 |
| 5/10 | 13/09/2026 | 16 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Cowra | 2160m | Fast | Travis Bullock | 1:59.0 | 6 |
| 32.1L | $26.00 |
| 2/9 | 28/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Travis Bullock | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $4.60 |
| 6/7 | 19/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Travis Bullock | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 14.6L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 12/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | R | Travis Bullock | 1:58.0 | 8 |
| 8.1L | $41.00 |
| 4/10 | 05/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Travis Bullock | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $3.70 |
| 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 |

Driver: Jason Hewitt
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Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Sr2) over 1720m at Penrith was 6th-8 at the bell, beaten 2.75 m by Rocketon (2:06.80) on September 24 at $14. Could be there at the business end.
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 | 24/09/2026 | 21 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $14.00 |
| 9/9 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 20.0L | $19.00 |
| 6/10 | 20/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 23.1L | $4.20 |
| 3/10 | 12/08/2026 | 20 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | R | Vaughan Duncan | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $4.60 |
| 1/10 | 23/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.10 |
| 8/10 | 17/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Jason Hewitt | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 24.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J D Reynolds | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 20/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Bernie Hewitt | 0 |
| 31.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into ninth behind Cut The Ribbons at this track over 1730m on September 16 at $11. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind A True Phenomenon at this track over 2260m on September 23 at $4.80. Can be thereabouts.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 23/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $4.80 |
| 9/10 | 16/09/2026 | 7 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Paula Sapio | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 17.6L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Paula Sapio | 1:56.6 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 02/09/2026 | 21 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Paula Sapio | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 11.7L | $19.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | R | Paula Sapio | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/10 | 05/08/2026 | 21 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Paula Sapio | 1:58.9 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Paula Sapio | 0 |
| 44.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Paula Sapio | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: John O'Shea
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Comments
Gave plenty of ground last start when well beaten into tenth behind Dun Spruikin at this track over 2260m on September 16 at $1.95. Performed better the start before where he ran on from midfield and won by 4.5 m as favourite (Fr8) at this track (2:06.10) beating Tulhurst Pebbles in on September 2 at $2.10 at the bell was leading 1.92. Draws wide but can bounce back.
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 | 16/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 29.9L | $1.95 |
| 1/10 | 02/09/2026 | 5 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:57.3 | 8 |
| 4.7L | $2.10 |
| 1/10 | 28/08/2026 | 37 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 2:00.0 | 7 |
| 30.5L | $1.50 |
| 2/6 | 24/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | John O'shea | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 22/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | John O'shea | 1:55.6 | 7 |
| 45.4L | $3.20 |
| 3/10 | 08/07/2026 | 261 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | John O'shea | 1:57.8 | 7 |
| 13.2L | $1.85 |
| 2/7 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | John O'shea | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 20/10/2025 | 10 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:54.2 | 10 |
| 16.3L | $6.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr5) over 2260m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track was 2nd-2.17 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Special Spin (2:46.90) on September 23 at $5.50. Before that, a game effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr8) over 1730m at this track, at the bell was 8th-11.59 beaten 15 m by Classic Beesmack (2:05.40) on September 16 at $3.50. Can improve on the latest effort.
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 | 23/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 13.7L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 16/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:56.7 | 8 |
| 15.6L | $3.50 |
| 3/10 | 09/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:58.3 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 02/09/2026 | 21 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $9.00 |
| 7/10 | 12/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | R | Mckayler Barnes | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 19.1L | $15.00 |
| 2/10 | 05/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Nathan Turnbull | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 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: Mat Rue
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1740m after showing early pace at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 3rd-5.1 beaten 17 m by The Attractor (2:05.80) in M on September 22 at $6. Two runs back 9th (Sr2) over 1730m at this track, beaten 30 m by Always A Sam (2:06.10) on September 2 at $4.60. Finds a few better. Leaning to others.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 22/09/2026 | 20 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Medlyn | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 17.7L | $6.00 |
| 9/10 | 02/09/2026 | 5 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Mat Rue | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 28.3L | $4.60 |
| 2/10 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Blake Medlyn | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 |
| 4/10 | 21/08/2026 | 50 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Neutral | Mat Rue | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $12.00 |
| 2/10 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jye Coney | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 4.2L | $14.00 |
| 9/10 | 25/06/2026 | 17 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | W | Cameron Hart | 2:00.0 | 6 |
| 17.8L | $41.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | T J Munday | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |