Race Overview
 
BATHURST   17 December 2025
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 05:28 HRNSW GUARANTEED LADYSHIP PACE 1730m
 CHANCEUX (7) finished top-three for the fourth time in a row at this circuit and distance when she led and stuck on to go under by 3.6m last time. Tough win here prior when she raced parked and worked but dug deep. Draws wide but is going well enough to overcome that. BABY YOUR THE ONE (6) will find this easier than last start when fifth at Listed level at Wagga. Draws wide but won well here two back and owns a decent record at this circuit and distance. WINDY HILL LUCY (10) eases back in grade on last week's attempt and had been producing some good efforts prior including a win at Parkes three starts back. With even luck she can return to something like her best. LAYLA SHANNON (5) draws wider than last time out when third at this circuit and distance but that was her third placing from her last five starts here so she is going well.  SUGGESTED PLAY:
2 06:03 DOWNLOAD THE TAB APP TODAY PACE 1730m
 ALTA DOWNS (2) made a good return after two months when he worked home well for fourth last start, beaten 6 metres at this circuit and distance. Improved by that and should have no excuses from this advantageous draw. Could take care of this field. DUFFY HOLLOW (10) has been competitive of late. Placed at this circuit and distance two back and kept the ball rolling last time fifth over further. Major player with even luck from the second line. TEARIN UP THE SAND (5) was held up in a last-start fourth at Goulburn so can bounce back. HOOKED ON WINNING (6) showed pleasing improvement last time out when third from the back line here. Go well.  SUGGESTED PLAY:
3 06:33 SANTA ON TRACK TONIGHT PACE 1730m
 HOPPALONGPOG (2) made an encouraging return when edged out by a nose in his first outing for seven months here two back then drew wide and broke last time. Draws much better and goes well at this distance. Should be race fit third-up so can win if he gets it right. HEZA VINCENT (8) was an easy maiden winner at Dubbo in just his third outing two back then did it easily again last time, racing parked before drawing clear to cruise home by 16m at Young. Cops the outside draw this time but has upside. BAM BAM BROOK (3) drew on the back row when tackling Listed level last start so will enjoy a class drop. Led to be beaten less than 2m here prior so can take advantage of a good draw. GIFTED BRIGADE (4) weakened out when well fancied last time but was good when winning from a wide barrier prior so is capable of much better.  SUGGESTED PLAY:
4 07:03 BEDWELLS FEEDBARN PACE 1730m
 FOLLOW THE ECLIPSE (10) kicked off his campaign with back-to-back seconds before delivering with a win by 1.6 metres at this venue last week.. Draws on the back line this time but is race fit and could go on with it. FUNDA (1) drew much wider in a higher-graded race last time and had recorded back-to-back placings at this circuit and distance prior, both from wider barriers than this. Should get his chance from the ace draw. SHE MAYBE BETTOR (9) hasn't quite performed to market expectations at her last couple of outings here but she is capable of better. Draws for a trail and could play a major role. BEANCOUNTER (5) was out of the money but not beaten too far last start and recorded a string of placings prior so respect.  SUGGESTED PLAY:
5 07:33 LLOWALONG FARMS WHERE CHAMPIONS ARE MADE PACE 2260m
 JEWEL HEAVEN (1) looks close to a win after placing the last time time she raced here, last week coming from much wider for second. First try at this distance but should get every chance from the ace draw. SHEVCHENKO (5) took her strike rate at this circuit to 50 per cent when coming from the back row to beat Jewel Heaven here last week. Draws several spots wider than that rival here but she won the only time she attempted this distance. FLASH AZARAT (4) is close to a win after two successive placings, one at Listed level at Wagga and the latest a third here last week. Chance to break through. Last-start winner TRUE LOGIC (2) should every chance from a favourable draw.  SUGGESTED PLAY:
6 08:10 HORSE QUEENED FROM MUD-CAKED TO MAJESTIC 2YO PACE 1730m
 BETTER BE SWIFT (3) made good progress for second at this circuit and distance last week, coming from the back row to be beaten 2.7 metres in what was just his second outing. Draws nicely and has scope for further progression. SATELLITE ART (2) drew wider and went back but worked home for third here last week at her first racetrack appearance. Strips fitter and draws well so can play a role. FEDAHL (8) has not raced since a debut fourth nine months ago but looks forward enough for the return after winning two recent trials. Draws wide but looking for a bright start to the campaign. OUR PURPLE PEARL (7) draws wide but is on the radar after her last-start fourth here a week ago where she worked hard to find the front then stuck on.  SUGGESTED PLAY:
7 08:44 TOWN & COUNTRY RURAL SUPPLIES PACE 1730m
 STAY STRONG (10) draws on the back row again but has performed well from there in his last two starts at this circuit and distance including a second two back. Finds a winnable assignment. BABLING BABLING (7) had a similar draw to this when making his debut here last week and there was merit in his effort to finish midfield and alongside Stay Strong. Open to natural improvement so must rate among the main chances. MISS HALLIE (1) only beat a couple home last week but that was her first time out of the top-four. Gets the ace draw again and could be more competitive in this line-up. TULHURST CHASE (5) was well fancied but finished sixth at his first run back at Goulburn last week. Draws wider but should strip fitter.  SUGGESTED PLAY:
8 09:11 NUTRIEN YEARLING SALES PACE 1730m
 TULHURST PEBBLES (10) is in good form. Drew wider on this row and raced three wide when runner-up two back at Parkes then finished fourth in a higher-graded race at her latest appearance. Finds a winnable assignment. GET UP BETTY (7) didn't perform to market expectations last start but that was in stronger company than this. Draws wide but this is a suitable race if things go her way. PYEKAKARIKI (1) is aided by the ace draw and will be fitter for the midfield effort when resuming at Dubbo. MAGIC TULHURST (2) was down the track here last time but recorded back-to-back placings prior and has drawn to advantage.  SUGGESTED PLAY:
9 09:44 MOORHEAD CRANES PACE 1730m
 SWEETKINDOFMAGIC (7) opened his career in the best possible manner last start, scoring by 15 metres as a hot favourite at Horsham. Has to negotiate a very wide starting position but has plenty of upside. BETTOR BRILLIANCE (2) recorded yet another strong performance when she battled on last week for her third successive runner-up result at this venue. Draws for another good showing. STUDLEIGH SUNRISE (5) should be at her peak now and was far from disgraced when drawn on the back line last start. HESKOALATEE (9) draws for a trail and is worth including after he came from wider on this row and finished runner-up at Young two weeks ago.  SUGGESTED PLAY:
10 10:16 CONGRATULATIONS HELEN O'SHEA MBD WINNER PACE 1730m
 NEVERTOOLATE (1) has been competitive from this same draw of late. Runner-up two back at Parkes and kept the ball rolling last time when 4 metres from the winner in fourth in a higher-graded race at Dubbo. Finds a nice race and could discover winning form. THE HANDSOME ONE (6) turned in a much better effort last start, coming from the back row for a 1.6m second at this venue. Could go one better. HALL MOST AN ANGEL (8) draws wide but is in the mix off back-to-back placings at Dubbo earlier in the campaign. CHILLAX (7) last appeared three-and-a-half months ago but was readied with a trial. Keep safe fresh.  SUGGESTED PLAY: