Bathurst 17 Aug 2026
GOING: S(7)
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NSW JOCKEYS ASSOCIATION HCP CG&E MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200m Track: HEAVY 9 Clouds (Max: 13) Rail: +2m 1200m-350m, True Remainder. |
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The pace looks even at best given a lack of early speed.
HEEZA STEVE (7) did a great job to finish second on a heavy track at Gosford two back. Poor effort at Newcastle six days ago but can be forgiven one bad run. Back sharply in trip but that form displayed two starts ago puts him at top billing. FAWLTY AFFAIRS (3) loomed up at the corner but didn't quite finish his race off last time out over 1300m at Scone. Fitter for two runs back from a spell - just has to handle the going to be a major player. AZUCAR (1) got too far back and was never in contention recently over 1100m at Forbes. Placed two back over this distance on a soft surface. Should give a good account. FORGIVE ME FATHER (6) was well in commission on debut last start over 1080m at the Canberra Acton but had no luck in running and can be forgiven the failure. Draws the fence and deserves another chance. Debutant COOL AZA DUDE (2) trialled well for Gary Portelli recently and is worth monitoring for market confidence. SUGGESTED PLAY: Heeza Steve on top.
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AZUCAR
MELISSA HARRISON 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs A A Chapman & Mrs M D Harrison Most recently 7th of 12 at Forbes on August 2 over 1100m, 5 len behind Colly Blue with 57.5kg at $20. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Warren on July 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Time To Commit carrying 56.5kg at $14. Nicely placed and gets his chance to bounce back. |
6 JESS DEL FRARI |
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COOL AZA DUDE
GARY PORTELLI 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Elite Thoroughbreds Racing (Mgr: A Allan), G S Halpin, G E Williams, O A Lewis, N J H Cook, D Goodwin, D L Norris, P W Madden, R T Gamble, Rablanning (Mgr: S R Anning), G R Saxon, J M Bennis, A R Warburton, B A H White, L J Watson, M Kaye, R Haynes, S A Gray-Spencer, Gelding by Cool Aza Beel facing the starter for the first time. Was runner-up in a trial at Warwick Farm on August 4 over 786m. Looks good enough to make his mark. |
8 MS MOLLY BOURKE |
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FAWLTY AFFAIRS
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Bundarra Breeding and Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: T E Kennedy), M E Kennedy & A D Kennedy Third-up today. First-up ran last of 8 at Hawkesbury on July 19 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Viva Macaco with 56.5kg at $16. Last start 5th of 14 at Scone on July 31 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Courthezon with 56.5kg at $16. Leading hope this time. |
4 TEAQUE GOULD |
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KING KRAMER
ANGUS STEWART 3YO GREY GELDING 57.0KG A M Muollo, S S Saad & J Saad Gelding by King Of Comedy facing the starter for the first time. Hasn't shown a great deal in trials leading up to this and inclined to invest in others. |
3 WINONA COSTIN |
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PUISSANCE POWER
MICHAEL MULHOLLAND 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG M R Mulholland, A Khouiss, P Burton, K Khouiss, R M Burton & B Gladdish Second-up. First-up after 16 months 2nd in a small field at Louth on August 8 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Daisy Duck with 59kg at $2. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Pakenham on April 24 2025 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Taken with 59kg at $31. Has the job ahead in this better race. |
5 JACOB STIFF |
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FORGIVE ME FATHER
NICK OLIVE 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG N J Olive & J Middleton Was well in the market at debut, 8th of 12 at Canberra Acton on July 24 over 1080m, 6 len behind Terra Lumina with 56.5kg at $4.80. Open to plenty of improvement. |
1 CORIAH KEATINGS |
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HEEZA STEVE
MITCHELL & DESIREE KEARNEY 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Mrs D A Kearney, M S Kearney, W Brewer, S F Freeman, Mrs R J Freeman, M Shanahan, S R Shanahan & J C Cotter Most recently ran last of 10 at Hawkesbury on August 11 over 1500m, slow going 10 len behind Rapid Revenue carrying 57kg at $101. The race before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Gosford on July 18 over 1600m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Zenmode with 56.5kg at $14. The good heavy track performance two back at Gosford is the key form reference. |
2 OLIVIA CHAMBERS |
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NORTOKO
BILL HAYES 4YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG W J Hayes Second run back. First-up after six months ran last in a small field at Louth on August 8 over 1000m, 8 len behind Daisy Duck carrying 57.5kg at $3.20. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Queanbeyan on September 9 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Spurline with 55kg at $14. Can do much better with that run under his belt. |
7 CLAYTON GALLAGHER |
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