Bathurst Race 5 - Apprentice Jockey Of The Year Jacob Stiff Hcp (C1)
CHOC CHIP (3) has the right profile to go on with it after resuming with a Wagga Mdn win as favourite, beating Pure Warrior by just over a length despite covering ground. She is lightly raced, proven at 1200m and still has scope to strengthen further second-up. STROLLIN' BY (4) brings solid provincial form, having run third in a BM64 at Newcastle after a CL2 sixth at Goulburn, and the return to 1200m is supported by her previous win at the trip. BUSHWALKER (7) is the race-fit danger on a quick back-up after getting within just under a length of Rule Of Faith at Orange, with the 2kg claim and third-up timing both in her favour. OUBAITORI (6) resumes after a last-start Mdn win at Narrandera and had been placed the run prior on soft ground at Corowa, so she has the recent campaign form to be competitive if ready fresh. ANGELS CLOUD (8) resumes off a long break but her recent trial suggests she can be in the finish.

Jockey: Clayton Gallagher
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Had excuses when last at Dubbo, bucking shortly after the start and racing wide throughout before finishing beaten eight and a half lengths by Easy Trapezee. The Moree run prior was sound enough, travelling wide and still fourth behind Lucky Ozzie after leading briefly into the straight. Has a 1200m placing profile, but top weight keeps her to place claims.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 07/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scone | 900m | Soft | Clayton Gallagher | 0:52.64 | - | 0 |
| 2.21L | $0.00 | |
| 12/12 | 27/09/2026 | 21 | CL1 | $30,000.00 | Dubbo | 1300m | Good 4 | Mathew Cahill | 57kg | 1:16.31 | 9-8-12 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/12 | 06/09/2026 | 12 | CL1 | $35,000.00 | Moree | 1200m | Good 4 | Clayton Gallagher | 57.5kg | 1:10.44 | 4-3-4 | 9 |
| 3.6L | $8.50 |
| 6/9 | 25/08/2026 | 35 | CL3 | $27,000.00 | Tamworth | 1000m | Soft 5 | Donovan Dillon | 55.5kg | 0:56.90 | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 21/07/2026 | 79 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Warren | 1000m | Soft 5 | Mathew Cahill | 57kg | 0:57.69 | 5-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $1.30 |
| 2/10 | 03/05/2026 | 28 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Dubbo | 1200m | Good 4 | Izzy Neale | 55.5kg | 1:10.18 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $1.35 |
| 2/10 | 05/04/2026 | 319 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Mudgee | 1100m | Good 3 | Izzy Neale | 55kg | 1:04.81 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
| 4/10 | 26/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 1045m | Good | Rachel King | 1:02.15 | - | 0 |
| 3.31L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jess Taylor
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a three-month break following a last placing at Gosford on heavy ground, where she jumped awkwardly and was beaten eight and a half lengths by Kwirky Smile. Her Newcastle run prior in a BM64 was better, finishing fifth and beaten just under three lengths after again beginning awkwardly. BM64 run two back had merit, but her 1200m record and plain Gosford finish make this a place-at-best setup.
Last Starts 89 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 18/07/2026 | 21 | CL1 FM | $42,000.00 | Gosford | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Jess Taylor | 56.5kg | 1:13.93 | 4-5-7 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 27/06/2026 | 16 | BM64 | $42,000.00 | Newcastle | 1200m | Soft 7 | Leeshelle Small | 52kg | 1:12.37 | 5-3-5 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/06/2026 | 24 | CL1 | $42,000.00 | Gosford | 1100m | Soft 5 | Jess Taylor | 55kg | 1:05.17 | 3-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $21.00 |
| 5/6 | 18/05/2026 | 23 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1106m | Heavy 10 | Mollie Fitzgerald | 58.5kg | 1:08.80 | 4-4-5 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $2.80 |
| 9/10 | 25/04/2026 | 25 | BM64 | $42,000.00 | Gosford | 1200m | Good 4 | Jess Taylor | 55kg | 1:10.16 | 9-8-9 | 8 |
| 4.7L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 31/03/2026 | 121 | CL1 | $45,000.00 | Newcastle | 1250m | Good 4 | Mollie Fitzgerald | 53.5kg | 1:13.97 | 2-2-5 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 850m | Good | Mollie Fitzgerald | 0:50.13 | - | 0 |
| 0.88L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 05/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wyong | 845m | Soft | Christian Reith | 0:52.04 | - | 0 |
| 0.64L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Mikayla Weir
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked into the minor money at Newcastle last start, finishing third in a BM64 and beaten three and a half lengths by Emalyn after starting an outside chance. Her previous sixth in a Class 2 at Goulburn was also within the same margin, so the form has held up. Drawn wide, but finds a more suitable race today and she can put her best foot forward getting back out in trip.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 03/10/2026 | 22 | BM64 3U | $45,000.00 | Newcastle | 900m | Good 4 | Mikayla Weir | 55kg | 0:51.74 | 7-7 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $12.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/09/2026 | 12 | CL2 | $27,000.00 | Goulburn | 1100m | Good 4 | Robyn Freeman | 55kg | 1:04.37 | 3-3-6 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 30/08/2026 | 18 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Mudgee | 1100m | Heavy 8 | Robyn Freeman | 55kg | 1:06.62 | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $2.15 |
| 6/8 | 12/08/2026 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $60,000.00 | Canterbury | 1200m | Soft 5 | Regan Bayliss | 57kg | 1:10.82 | 2-2-6 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $71.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/07/2026 | 136 | MDN F 23 | $60,000.00 | Canterbury | 1200m | Soft 7 | Alysha Collett | 56kg | 1:12.03 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $19.00 |
| 3/9 | 19/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 1030m | Soft | Alysha Collett | 1:04.08 | - | 0 |
| 2.77L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 786m | Soft | Alysha Collett | 0:46.59 | - | 0 |
| 0.23L | $0.00 | |
| 10/13 | 08/03/2026 | 18 | G3 OPEN 2 | $206,500.00 | Canberra | 1200m | Soft 7 | Regan Bayliss | 54kg | 1:10.71 | 12-11-10 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Winona Costin
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell with two trials behind her, which gives some fitness base for a first-up run. She was seventh at Hawkesbury in a Class 2 at her final run before the break after beginning slowly, laying out and striking interference, while her Mudgee second prior showed she can finish off. Has placed at this track and distance, but the long absence makes her a cautious place hope.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 1000m | Good | Winona Costin | 0:59.56 | - | 0 |
| 3.13L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 15/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 819m | Good | Winona Costin | 0:48.93 | - | 0 |
| 4.39L | $0.00 | |
| 7/14 | 03/05/2025 | 13 | CL2 3U | $120,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1500m | Heavy 8 | Regan Bayliss | 54kg | 1:31.15 | 9-10-7 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $41.00 |
| 2/13 | 20/04/2025 | 9 | BM58 | $30,000.00 | Mudgee | 1400m | Good 4 | Mitch Stapleford | 57kg | 1:23.79 | 12-12-2 | 10 |
| 0.6L | $8.50 |
| 8/12 | 11/04/2025 | 39 | BM66 | $30,000.00 | Orange | 1300m | Good 3 | Mitch Stapleford | 55kg | 1:15.92 | 9-11-8 | 11 |
| 5.1L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 03/03/2025 | 8 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Bathurst | 1400m | Good 4 | Mitch Stapleford | 54kg | 1:21.34 | 5-5-2 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $5.00 |
| 2/11 | 23/02/2025 | 23 | CL1 | $30,000.00 | Mudgee | 1200m | Good 4 | Mitch Stapleford | 54kg | 1:11.21 | 8-8-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 3/11 | 31/01/2025 | 97 | BM58 | $30,000.00 | Bathurst | 1200m | Good 3 | Olivia Chambers | 55kg | 1:09.40 | 8-9-3 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Deon Le Roux
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes in quickly after a strong Orange third, beaten just under a length by Rule Of Faith despite being unwanted in the market and bumped at the start. That was a clear lift on her Wellington fourth, and she now reaches peak fitness third-up with a 2kg apprentice claim. Third-up now and inching towards a victory.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 08/10/2026 | 23 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Orange | 1300m | Good 4 | Deon Le Roux | 55kg | 1:17.47 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/09/2026 | 206 | CL1 | $35,000.00 | Wellington | 1100m | Soft 6 | Heavelon Van Der Hoven | 55kg | 1:04.50 | 7-6-4 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $6.00 |
| 5/9 | 21/02/2026 | 12 | CL1 | $35,000.00 | Mudgee | 1200m | Soft 5 | Robyn Freeman | 55.5kg | 1:11.25 | 3-3-5 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $3.20 |
| 4/10 | 09/02/2026 | 16 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Orange | 1400m | Heavy 10 | Clayton Gallagher | 56kg | 1:28.42 | 9-5-4 | 9 |
| 3.2L | $4.00 |
| 2/5 | 24/01/2026 | 18 | CL2 | $27,000.00 | Parkes | 1200m | Good 4 | Mathew Cahill | 55kg | 1:10.27 | 4-4-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/12 | 06/01/2026 | 7 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Orange | 1280m | Good 4 | Grant Buckley | 55kg | 1:14.38 | 6-3-4 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 11/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 800m | Good | Deanne Panya | 0:47.94 | - | 0 |
| 1.09L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Louise Day
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after winning a Port Macquarie Mdn by just over a length, pressing forward and opening up to beat Immortal Storm. A solid third in her latest Hawkesbury trial helps her readiness, and blinkers come off for the new trainer. That latest trial suggests she's not out of this despite the long break.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 1000m | Good | Louise Day | 0:59.56 | - | 0 |
| 1.36L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 24/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Port Macquarie | 1000m | Soft | Liberty Smyth | 1:02.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.71L | $0.00 | |
| 1/11 | 10/10/2025 | 12 | MDN | $35,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1000m | Good 4 | Aaron Bullock | 58kg | 0:59.36 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $9.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/09/2025 | 14 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1006m | Good 4 | Peter Graham | 57kg | 1:00.68 | 8-6-9 | 10 |
| 3.6L | $7.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/09/2025 | 14 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Coffs Harbour | 1215m | Soft 6 | Bailie Baker | 54kg | 1:15.30 | 3-1-7 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $4.40 |
| 7/9 | 31/08/2025 | 77 | MDN | $35,000.00 | Moree | 950m | Good 3 | Raymond Spokes | 56kg | 0:54.20 | 1-5-7 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $3.40 |
| 2/10 | 15/06/2025 | 17 | MDN | $35,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1108m | Soft 5 | Aaron Bullock | 58kg | 1:07.25 | 3-3-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 29/05/2025 | 19 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Inverell | 1100m | Soft 6 | Matthew Mcguren | 57kg | 1:04.14 | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Jacob Stiff
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed at Orange in a BM58 and finished fifth behind Vicious Rumour, beaten just over four lengths after starting at long odds. The quick back-up is a positive and the grade looks more suitable, but she is unplaced in two starts at this track and has not placed in two previous runs around 1200m. Track and 1200m records are against her, so improvement is required.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 08/10/2026 | 174 | BM58 | $30,000.00 | Orange | 1000m | Good 4 | Louise Day | 55kg | 0:57.94 | 9-8-5 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | BM58 | $50,000.00 | Orange | 1600m | Good 4 | Louise Day | 55.5kg | 1:36.68 | 2-2-7 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 10/04/2026 | 19 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Wellington | 1700m | Soft 5 | Jacob Stiff | 55kg | 1:45.85 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $3.60 |
| 4/14 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | CL2 | $30,000.00 | Orange | 1400m | Good 4 | Jordan Quince | 53.5kg | 1:21.74 | 3-2-4 | 11 |
| 4.6L | $26.00 |
| 2/9 | 15/03/2026 | 9 | CL1 | $30,000.00 | Dubbo | 1600m | Good 4 | Jordan Quince | 55kg | 1:35.85 | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.7L | $3.90 |
| 3/10 | 06/03/2026 | 20 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Dubbo | 1600m | Good 4 | Ashleigh Mccabe | 55kg | 1:35.83 | 6-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $18.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dubbo | 860m | Soft | Jordan Quince | 0:50.91 | - | 0 |
| 1.46L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 26/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Deagon | 1200m | Heavy | Jag Guthmann-Chester | 1:12.40 | - | 7 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Sairyn Fawke
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was never competitive at Orange last week when beaten out of sight by Rule Of Faith after blundering or knuckling near the 500m and being eased. Her Grenfell second in a Class 2 two runs back was much better, albeit in a small field, and she has useful 1200m form. Grenfell second gives her some hope, though others appeal more.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 08/10/2026 | 12 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Orange | 1300m | Good 4 | Emma Ly | 53.5kg | 1:17.47 | 13-11-11 | 13 |
| 125.6L | $71.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/09/2026 | 147 | CL2 | $12,000.00 | Grenfell | 1200m | FM 2 | Michael Heagney | 56kg | 1:12.02 | - | 2 |
| 0.7L | $4.00 |
| 1/5 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | CLB 3U | $7,000.00 | Boorowa | 1300m | FM 2 | Ashley Boyd | 66.5kg | 1:16.13 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | CLB 3U | $7,000.00 | Tomingley | 1500m | FM 2 | Ashley Boyd | 66kg | 1:28.08 | - | 4 |
| 0.9L | $4.40 |
| 5/7 | 11/04/2026 | 21 | TRPY 3U | $7,000.00 | Grenfell | 1400m | Good 4 | Ashley Boyd | 65kg | 1:25.42 | - | 3 |
| 3.7L | $4.80 |
| 2/4 | 21/03/2026 | 81 | TRPY 3U | $7,000.00 | Ardlethan | 1400m | FM 2 | Ashley Boyd | 64.5kg | 1:23.90 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 8/9 | 05/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Balaklava | 1050m | Good | Sairyn Fawke | 1:01.80 | - | 0 |
| 9.66L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 27/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Strathalbyn | 1000m | Soft | Alyssa Webb | 1:03.01 | - | 0 |
| 11.9L | $0.00 |