Bathurst Race 5 - Veterans And Families Pace
FAKISTRA (6) led and fought well to miss narrowly over a longer trip last week. That result means he has placed the last four times he has raced here and he has a consistent record at this shorter distance. Could break through. ROYAL VILLA (4) has been racing well from wider or second row draws, winning last month at Goulburn and finishing 4.3m off the winner when fourth here last time. Draws closer to the pegs. Contender. ZACHARY SHANNON (8) had been racing consistently before coming from this barrier for a well-deserved last-start win by 2 metres at this circuit and distance. Could repeat. THE SAMURAI (3) will be fitter for the fresh placing and should get every chance from a favourable draw.

Driver: Nathan Hurst
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Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing fourth after a quick start, behind Cut The Ribbons at this track over 1730m on September 16 at $9.50. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third after a quick start, behind Minor Premier at this track over 1730m on September 30 at $2.90. Can make her presence felt.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 30/09/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Nathan Hurst | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $2.90 |
| 4/10 | 16/09/2026 | 7 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Nathan Hurst | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $9.50 |
| 5/10 | 09/09/2026 | 12 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Nathan Hurst | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 28/08/2026 | 9 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Nathan Hurst | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $3.50 |
| 1/10 | 19/08/2026 | 350 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Nathan Hurst | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $4.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Hurst | 0 |
| 21.5L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 03/09/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Angela Hurst | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 29.4L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Angela Hurst | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: John O'Shea
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Comments
Last start posted a big 4 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr7) at this track (2:06.10) beating Tiger Tiger in on October 28 at $1.90 at the bell was leading 0.96. Draws well and could work through the grades now.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 28/10/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | John O'shea | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $1.90 |
| 2/10 | 14/10/2026 | 17 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | John O'shea | 1:55.6 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $3.10 |
| 7/10 | 27/09/2026 | 471 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Eugowra | 2100m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 31.7L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | John O'shea | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | John O'shea | 0 |
| 8.9L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 13/06/2025 | 12 | NR 41 to 46 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $19.00 |
| 2/9 | 01/06/2025 | 89 | MAIDEN | $4,600.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Chloe Butler | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $2.40 |
| 0/10 | 04/03/2025 | 312 | NR 43 to 48 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Chloe Butler | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 99.0L | $101.00 |

Driver: Jason Turnbull
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Comments
Second-up here following a spell. Solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 2260m after showing early speed at this track was 4th-5.37 at the bell, beaten a head by Babling Babling (2:48.40) on November 4 at $14. Will improve with that run under the belt. Fitter so can play a big role.
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 | 04/11/2026 | 329 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Jason Turnbull | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $14.00 |
| 3/9 | 26/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jason Hewitt | 0 |
| 8.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 19/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Turnbull | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Nathan Turnbull | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 26.9L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 03/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Nathan Turnbull | 1:57.1 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $1.55 |
| 5/9 | 19/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Jason Turnbull | 1:56.4 | 7 |
| 7.7L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | Jason Turnbull | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 05/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Nathan Turnbull | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $26.00 |

Driver: Bernie Hewitt
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr6) over 1730m at this track was 6th-11.53 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Smooth Chakra (2:06.00) in M on November 4 at $5.50. Before that, 6th (Sr1) over 2100m at Young was 6th-8.2 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Impermissible (2:38.20) on October 27 at $6. Major player.
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 | 04/11/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 27/10/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Young | 2100m | Fast | Paula Sapio | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 19/10/2026 | 5 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Paula Sapio | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $1.90 |
| 3/10 | 14/10/2026 | 9 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $5.00 |
| 8/10 | 05/10/2026 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Eugowra | 2100m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 28.3L | $34.00 |
| 3/10 | 27/09/2026 | 543 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Eugowra | 2100m | Neutral | Bernie Hewitt | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 16.8L | $23.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Abby Stapleton | 0 |
| 19.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Bernie Hewitt | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jett Turnbull
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Last start 4th (Sr3) over 2170m at Canberra, at the bell was 5th-8.8 beaten 13 m by Elka Angel (2:39.30) on November 1 at $13. Two runs back 2nd (Fr3) over 2260m at this track, beaten 1.75 m by Bettor Brilliance (2:47.00) in M on October 9 at $41. Place best.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 01/11/2026 | 23 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 2170m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 13.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/9 | 09/10/2026 | 9 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Owen Shea | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 30/09/2026 | 10 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Nathan Turnbull | 1:57.5 | 8 |
| 17.2L | $81.00 |
| 10/10 | 20/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Cowra | 1700m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 40.3L | $31.00 |
| 8/10 | 09/09/2026 | 161 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Owen Shea | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $101.00 |
| 3/5 | 27/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jett Turnbull | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 01/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Matthew Atkinson | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 47.6L | $23.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jett Turnbull | 0 |
| 7.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chloe Formosa
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Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr4) over 2260m after showing early pace at this track was leading by 1.61 at the bell, beaten a nose by Babling Babling (2:48.40) on November 4 at $3.50. Can break through.
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 | 04/11/2026 | 17 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 10/10 | 18/10/2026 | 9 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | West Wyalong | 2140m | Fast | Isobel Ross | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 243.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/10 | 09/10/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $4.33 |
| 3/8 | 30/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Ella Turnbull | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $1.60 |
| 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 |
| 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: Vaughan Duncan
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Last start came from midfield and won by a nose (Sr1) at this track (2:48.40) beating Fakistra in on November 4 at $13 at the bell was 6th-8.99. Can feature 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 | 04/11/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 10.9L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 21/10/2026 | 12 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Owen Shea | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $19.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/10/2026 | 9 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $16.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Travis Bullock
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Last start won by 2 m when quickly away, (Fr8) at this track (2:08.70) beating Magic Matteo in on November 4 at $10 at the bell was 3rd-4.84. Winning prospects.
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 | 04/11/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Travis Bullock | 1:59.7 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 28/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Travis Bullock | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $2.60 |
| 2/10 | 21/10/2026 | 12 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Travis Bullock | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $2.40 |
| 7/10 | 09/10/2026 | 9 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Travis Bullock | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 19.1L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 30/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Travis Bullock | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $5.50 |
| 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 |
| 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: Owen Shea
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First up. At the last run he 4th (Sr2) over 2060m at Forbes, at the bell was leading 3.6m on the pegs beaten 3.5 m by Always Adorned (2:32.30) on May 3 at $11. Keep safe.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 02/11/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Turnbull | 0 |
| 30.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 03/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Forbes | 2060m | Fast | Matthew Atkinson | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 26/04/2026 | 10 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Forbes | 2060m | Fast | Matthew Atkinson | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $4.40 |
| 6/9 | 16/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Matthew Atkinson | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 10/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Matthew Atkinson | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 01/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Matthew Atkinson | 1:54.0 | 5 |
| 13.1L | $15.00 |
| 7/9 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $16.00 |
| 6/6 | 16/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Turnbull | 0 |
| 20.4L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 09/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Turnbull | 0 |
| 21.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Olivia Frisby
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Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4.5 m fifth behind Babling Babling at this track over 2260m last start. Before that was beaten a head second again at this track over 1730m same class on October 28. Top-four prospects.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 04/11/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | George Lee | 1:59.9 | 8 |
| 4.4L | $19.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Olivia Frisby | 1:57.4 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $61.00 |
| 1/10 | 21/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Olivia Frisby | 2:00.1 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/10/2026 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Olivia Frisby | 1:57.5 | 7 |
| 11.7L | $9.00 |
| 9/10 | 30/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Olivia Frisby | 1:57.3 | 8 |
| 14.4L | $21.00 |
| 9/10 | 23/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $10,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Phoebe Betts | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 23.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/5 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Hurst | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 11/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | N P Hurst | 0 |
| 47.8L | $0.00 |