Orange Race 5 - Bathurst Communications (Bm58)
BLAZING GURU (2) returned after a seven-week absence and was having his first run for the new stable when a respectable sixth in the Cowra Cup over 1700m last start. Raced once over this trip and was successful. Big drop in class today and the return to a staying journey should see him right in the finish. MIDNIGHT AFFAIR (7) settled towards the rear and was very one-paced over 1650m at Moruya last time. Has never raced beyond 1800m in her 27-start career but it looks the right option now. TAVIJEWEL (9) is racing well including an even effort to finish third over 2200m at Dubbo last Monday. Will be strong through the line when others might be raising the white flag. WILL TO EXCEL (1) and JOSHUA (11) both whacked away in the same race as TAVIJEWEL at Dubbo seven days ago, finishing fourth and fifth respectively. Dour stayers who should be thereabouts again.

Jockey: Mathew Cahill
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start eased back early on 4th in a small field at Dubbo Bm58 on February 2 over 2200m, 6 len behind Hoorini carrying 62kg at $10. The run before that got back early second last in a small field at Dubbo Bm58 on January 12 over 2218m, 1.5 len behind Shylock carrying 62.5kg at $6.50. Can do better this time.
Last Starts 6 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 | 02/02/2026 | 21 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Dubbo | 2200m | Good 4 | Mathew Cahill | 62kg | 2:19.63 | 6-6-4 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $10.00 |
| 4/5 | 12/01/2026 | 28 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Dubbo | 2218m | Good 4 | Mathew Cahill | 62.5kg | 2:21.27 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/6 | 15/12/2025 | 15 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Orange | 2100m | Soft 7 | Mathew Cahill | 62.5kg | 2:17.27 | 6-6-3 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $3.50 |
| 13/13 | 30/11/2025 | 30 | BM90 3U | $304,000.00 | Warrnambool | 4600m | Soft 6 | Jordan Ratcliffe | 65kg | 4:58.75 | 13-13-13 | 9 |
| 47.4L | $61.00 |
| 4/8 | 31/10/2025 | 13 | BM74 | $30,170.00 | Wagga | 3200m | Soft 5 | Mathew Cahill | 55kg | 3:31.24 | 7-4-4 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $2.70 |
| 1/7 | 18/10/2025 | 85 | BM66 3U | $27,000.00 | Wagga Riverside | 2400m | Good 4 | Mathew Cahill | 56.5kg | 2:26.63 | 7-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $19.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/03/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 1175m | Good | Tyler Schiller | 1:13.77 | - | 5 |
| 12.4L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 30/09/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scone | 1000m | Good | Aaron Bullock | 0:59.47 | - | 7 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Zac Wadick
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 12 at Cowra Cowra Cup Bm83 on January 18 over 1700m, 3 len behind Shadow Dane with 55kg at $17. The run before that 2nd of 12 at Donald Bm56 on December 2 over 1620m, long-neck behind Ballon D'or carrying 61.5kg at $9.50. Well placed. Looks the one to beat in this desirable scenario.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 18/01/2026 | 47 | OPEN | $36,000.00 | Cowra | 1700m | Good 4 | Zac Wadick | 55kg | 1:47.90 | 6-8-6 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/12 | 02/12/2025 | 44 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Donald | 1620m | Good 4 | Harry Coffey | 61.5kg | 1:38.65 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.4L | $9.50 |
| 7/9 | 19/10/2025 | 16 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Horsham | 1800m | Good 3 | Ryan Hurdle | 59kg | 1:51.19 | 5-5-7 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penshurst | 1000m | Ryan Hurdle | 1:02.15 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 14/14 | 03/10/2025 | 18 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Warrnambool | 1700m | Heavy 10 | Ryan Hurdle | 62kg | 1:49.26 | 6-13-14 | 2 |
| 47.5L | $21.00 |
| 1/9 | 15/09/2025 | 53 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Hamilton | 1600m | Soft 6 | Declan Bates | 60kg | 1:40.56 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1350m | Campbell Rawiller | 1:28.60 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 12/12 | 24/07/2025 | 266 | BM58 | $35,000.00 | Warrnambool | 2000m | Heavy 9 | Jake Noonan | 59.5kg | 2:14.15 | 5-12-12 | 8 |
| 89.8L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Izzy Neale
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last in a small field at Dubbo Bm66 on February 2 over 1600m, 5 len behind Mr Chips carrying 57kg at $31. Before that got back early 7th of 12 at Cowra Cowra Cup Bm83 on January 18 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Shadow Dane with 55kg at $31. Capable of featuring this time around.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 02/02/2026 | 15 | BM66 | $27,000.00 | Dubbo | 1600m | Good 4 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | 57kg | 1:34.42 | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $31.00 |
| 7/12 | 18/01/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $36,000.00 | Cowra | 1700m | Good 4 | Brock Ryan | 55kg | 1:47.90 | 11-10-7 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $31.00 |
| 9/10 | 04/01/2026 | 23 | OPEN | $50,400.00 | Gilgandra | 1600m | Good 4 | Jacob Stiff | 52kg | 1:36.65 | 8-8-9 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $101.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/12/2025 | 10 | BM58 | $16,000.00 | Warren | 1600m | Soft 5 | James Rogers | 61kg | 1:36.80 | 8-8-2 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $51.00 |
| 10/12 | 02/12/2025 | 19 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Narromine | 1600m | Good 4 | Kody Nestor | 62kg | 1:37.41 | 8-2-10 | 12 |
| 7.8L | $101.00 |
| 9/9 | 13/11/2025 | 4 | BM66 | $30,000.00 | Quirindi | 1600m | Good 3 | Chelsea Hillier | 59kg | 1:36.28 | 9-9-9 | 9 |
| 6.1L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gilgandra | 800m | Good | Jake Pracey-Holmes | 51kg | 0:46.59 | - | 0 |
| 7.67L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 10/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gilgandra | 800m | Good | James Rogers | 0:46.88 | - | 0 |
| 2.74L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jess Taylor
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 11 at Moruya Bm58 on January 23 over 1650m, 3.5 len behind Tjaka carrying 57.5kg at $6. The race before that 8th of 11 at Wagga Bm58 on January 11 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Dreamstone carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Working up to a win. One-pacer who looks sure to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 23/01/2026 | 12 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Moruya | 1650m | Good 4 | Zac Wadick | 57.5kg | 1:40.74 | 9-9-7 | 10 |
| 3.4L | $6.00 |
| 8/11 | 11/01/2026 | 18 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Wagga | 1800m | Good 4 | Jess Taylor | 58.5kg | 1:51.77 | 5-3-8 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $5.50 |
| 3/13 | 24/12/2025 | 12 | BM58 3U | $27,000.00 | Wagga | 1800m | Good 4 | Jess Taylor | 58.5kg | 1:50.87 | 5-6-3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 12/12/2025 | 11 | BM60 | $22,000.00 | Canberra | 1600m | Soft 5 | John Kissick | 57.5kg | 1:35.75 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.90 |
| 2/10 | 01/12/2025 | 17 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Sapphire Coast | 1600m | Soft 5 | John Kissick | 58kg | 1:37.05 | 6-6-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 8/12 | 14/11/2025 | 18 | BM58 | $50,000.00 | Gundagai | 1400m | Good 3 | Jean Van Overmeire | 58.5kg | 1:23.01 | 9-9-8 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $10.00 |
| 2/5 | 12/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Queanbeyan | 900m | Good | Quayde Krogh | 49kg | 0:52.27 | - | 0 |
| 0.33L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 11/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Queanbeyan | 1000m | Soft | Nick Heywood | 0:52.43 | - | 0 |
| 0.16L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Clayton Gallagher
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last in a small field at Dubbo Bm58 on February 2 over 2200m, 9 len behind Hoorini with 57kg at $3.80. The start before that won by a nose at Dubbo Bm58 January 12 over 2218m defeating Dunedin with 55kg at $3.20. Not the roughest.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 02/02/2026 | 21 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Dubbo | 2200m | Good 4 | Clayton Gallagher | 57kg | 2:19.63 | 3-4-6 | 3 |
| 9.7L | $3.80 |
| 1/5 | 12/01/2026 | 10 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Dubbo | 2218m | Good 4 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | 55kg | 2:21.27 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.20 |
| 6/11 | 02/01/2026 | 10 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Gundagai | 1800m | Good 3 | Mathew Cahill | 55kg | 1:50.83 | 9-6-6 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/12/2025 | 11 | BM66 | $27,000.00 | Bathurst | 1800m | Good 4 | Mathew Cahill | 55kg | 1:50.69 | 8-8-4 | 7 |
| 2.2L | $71.00 |
| 6/12 | 12/12/2025 | 48 | BM50 4U | $16,000.00 | Canberra | 1300m | Soft 5 | Mathew Cahill | 59kg | 1:17.28 | 10-9-6 | 7 |
| 4.9L | $31.00 |
| 5/5 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | BM50 | $12,000.00 | Mudgee | 2000m | Soft 6 | Mathew Cahill | 59.5kg | 2:09.13 | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $1.90 |
| 4/9 | 25/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra Acton | 900m | Good | Mathew Cahill | 52kg | 0:53.69 | - | 0 |
| 8.42L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 23/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Narromine | 800m | Good | Matthew Cahill | 0:44.78 | - | 0 |
| 22.85L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Robyn Freeman
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Dubbo Bm58 on February 2 over 2200m, 4.5 len behind Hoorini with 53.5kg at $5.50. Before that 5th of 10 at Cowra Cl3 on January 18 over 1375m, 4.5 len behind Ceremonious with 55kg at $26. Sure to give backers a sight again.
Last Starts 6 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 | 02/02/2026 | 15 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Dubbo | 2200m | Good 4 | Zoe Hunt | 53.5kg | 2:19.63 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 18/01/2026 | 12 | CL3 | $27,000.00 | Cowra | 1375m | Good 4 | Molly Bourke | 55kg | 1:25.10 | 6-7-5 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/01/2026 | 11 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Orange | 2100m | Good 4 | Louise Day | 55kg | 2:10.30 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/12/2025 | 11 | BM50 3U | $12,000.00 | Queanbeyan | 2000m | Good 4 | Robyn Freeman | 56kg | 2:06.51 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 15/12/2025 | 10 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Orange | 2100m | Soft 7 | Bronte Simpson | 52kg | 2:17.27 | 2-5-4 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $9.00 |
| 6/10 | 05/12/2025 | 13 | BM58 | $30,000.00 | Mudgee | 2000m | Soft 5 | Zoe Hunt | 53.5kg | 2:05.39 | 1-2-6 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wellington | 900m | Heavy | Kath Bell-Pitomac | 53kg | 0:55.36 | - | 0 |
| 9.03L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 15/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 1050m | Good | Michael Cahill | 1:02.28 | - | 4 |
| 14.1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Shaun Guymer
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently settled back and ran on when 8th of 11 at Parkes Ctry Mdn-Sw on January 24 over 1600m, 6 len behind Deepfield King with 59kg at $51. The run before that ran last of 8 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on December 15 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Twin Gift with 59kg at $26. Hard to get excited about his chances.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 24/01/2026 | 40 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Parkes | 1600m | Good 4 | Kody Nestor | 59kg | 1:36.50 | 9-6-8 | 11 |
| 5.9L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/12/2025 | 13 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Orange | 1400m | Soft 7 | Jean Van Overmeire | 59kg | 1:26.13 | 8-7-8 | 6 |
| 6.9L | $26.00 |
| 8/11 | 02/12/2025 | 263 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Narromine | 1300m | Good 4 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | 59kg | 1:18.28 | 10-10-8 | 7 |
| 11.2L | $7.50 |
| 5/9 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wellington | 900m | Good | Jacob Stiff | 52kg | 0:52.80 | - | 0 |
| 9.66L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wellington | 900m | Good | Jake Pracey-Holmes | 0:52.40 | - | 0 |
| 6.83L | $0.00 | |
| 4/12 | 14/03/2025 | 28 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Muswellbrook | 1500m | Soft 5 | Aaron Bullock | 58.5kg | 1:29.56 | 8-7-4 | 9 |
| 7.9L | $3.60 |
| 9/13 | 14/02/2025 | 200 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Tamworth | 1400m | Good 4 | Aaron Bullock | 59kg | 1:24.48 | 5-5-9 | 5 |
| 2.7L | $2.00 |
| 2/7 | 29/07/2024 | - | MDN | $30,000.00 | Muswellbrook | 1280m | Heavy 9 | Ashley Morgan | 56.5kg | 1:18.32 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Zoe Hunt
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last in a small field at Dubbo Bm58 on February 2 over 2200m, 6 len behind Hoorini with 55kg at $7. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at Gunnedah Bm58 on January 19 over 2150m, 2 len behind Charlie Bali carrying 55kg at $20. Best form is certainly good enough.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 02/02/2026 | 14 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Dubbo | 2200m | Good 4 | Mikayla Weir | 55kg | 2:19.63 | 2-2-5 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $7.00 |
| 5/13 | 19/01/2026 | 10 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Gunnedah | 2150m | Good 3 | Mikayla Weir | 55kg | 2:13.10 | 2-2-5 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $20.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/01/2026 | 5 | BM50 | $16,000.00 | Parkes | 1600m | Good 4 | Mikayla Weir | 59.5kg | 1:35.53 | 7-7-6 | 9 |
| 3.1L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/01/2026 | 8 | CL3 | $30,000.00 | Gilgandra | 1800m | Good 4 | Shannen Llewellyn | 55kg | 1:51.24 | 6-6-4 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | BM50 | $16,000.00 | Gilgandra | 1600m | Good 4 | Mikayla Weir | 60kg | 1:38.20 | 8-6-5 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/10 | 20/12/2025 | 18 | CL2 | $16,000.00 | Dubbo | 1600m | Good 4 | Chelsea Hillier | 55kg | 1:35.83 | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/9 | 28/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 1045m | Soft | Andrew Adkins | 1:04.46 | - | 0 |
| 5.55L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 30/06/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 1040m | Good | Andrew Adkins | 1:03.46 | - | 0 |
| 5.36L | $0.00 |