Bathurst 25 Apr 2026
GOING: S(5)
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RESPECT THE DAY MAIDEN HANDICAP 1400m Track: SOFT 5 Clear (Max: 23) Rail: True. |
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Reasonable tempo with Prince De Vega probably leading but a few others should keep him honest. CHE OLE (8) sound return from the wide draw with a fighting second over 1400m at Hawkesbury. Near her top for this and can go one better from the low draw. STREET FORCE (9) motored late from back in the field with an excellent fourth over 1250m at Newcastle. Looking for this trip now and has top-three claims. HELLFIRE HENRY (5) huge effort at his second race start from the outside draw with a gritty third over 1200m at Goulburn. Fitter now and worth serious consideration over this distance. PRINCE DE VEGA (3) handy gelding close to a Maiden win. Took control early before he was nailed late when second over 1200m at Goulburn. Best figures measure up and will prove hard to run down. CAPTAINTHUNDERBOLT (2) has finished in the minor money at both career starts and stays in the mix from the soft draw. SUGGESTED PLAY: Che Ole can get the better of these second-up.
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BELLA PIAZZA
GREGORY HICKMAN 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG G Harvey Gelding by Toronado on debut. Ran 3rd in a Warwick Farm trial over 795m on April 13. Wait and see what he can do. |
7 KODY NESTOR |
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CAPTAINTHUNDERBOLT
SCOTT SINGLETON 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG P L Brown & Grange Bloodstock (Mgr: P L Brown) Third race start today. At debut, came from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Dubbo Super 3yo+ Mdnsw on March 15 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Sir Herridah carrying 58.5kg at $9. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Muswellbrook Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1450m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Think Back with 58.5kg at $8. Ready to win third-up. |
4 JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES |
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PRINCE DE VEGA
CIARON MAHER 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Dynamic No 151, A L Giddings, Drumroll, D G Templar, J B Edward, S Hill, M Rasmussen, M A Cowley, M Dougherty, D T Lyons, Laughing All The Way, J Cordoma, A Cranes, P G Falvey, Mrs L A Butler, Miss T L Mcmanus, Wonder What They're Doing Racing, Mrs P Smith, S R Niven & J & K J Davis Family Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Goulburn Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Mamma Mia with 58.5kg at $2.40. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on March 24 over 1200m, slow going 0.9 len behind Benriach carrying 59kg at $10. Impressed last start. Should run well again and is definitely in the mix. |
3 CLAYTON GALLAGHER |
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THINK I WILL
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), B B T Always In Fashion (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), N J Weir, M Smith, D M O'Halloran, K P E Rochford, S Dwyer, M Kennedy, R W K Leung, Mrs S McDonald, Mrs L Michelotti, J Nezdropa, G Bailey & J Haralambopoulos Dual acceptor. Gelding by So You Think facing the starter for the first time. Runner-up in a Canterbury trial over 1100m on April 10. Genuine player in this average contest. |
5 AMY MCLUCAS |
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HELLFIRE HENRY
JARROD AUSTIN 3YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG J M Austin, J F O'Connell, J T Cullen, P T Ratcliffe, D F Cullen, P M Mahony, D P Luppino, D Moretti, Ms K L Franks, J A Mckay, A L Hutchens, C L Pettenon, Mrs A M Mahony & B G Mahony Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, got back early 6th of 8 at Orange Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind The Biv with 58.5kg at $4. Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Goulburn Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Mamma Mia with 58.5kg at $16. Progressing well and sure to be thereabouts. |
9 ELLEN HENNESSY |
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TAKE A DAY OFF
PAUL & MARTHA CAVE 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG D J Smalle Third race start. First start 7th of 9 at Hawkesbury Super 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 27 over 1300m, 5 len behind Good Hotspur with 57kg at $101. Went for a break before returning 5th of 11 at Hawkesbury Mdn on April 14 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Superata with 58.5kg at $31. Not keen on his chances. |
10 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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ZAVINO
JASON CLISBY 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG J D Clisby, W M Troop, J Robinson, S R Sills & J Doherty SCRATCHED. |
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CHE OLE
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU 3YO B/BR FILLY 58.0KG Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), B B T Super Trouper (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), J Munday, M Brennan, S W Beetson, Miss J Daw, K Hong, Ms D Merkel, Mrs S Stanton, M R Stanton, Mrs L Teeuwsen & J F Ewert Second run back. First-up after five months sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Hawkesbury Mdn on April 14 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Superata with 55.5kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Hawkesbury F&M Mdn-Sw on November 8 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Pro Velocity with 56.5kg at $9.50. Excellent return in a much stronger contest, go close. |
2 SHAUN GUYMER |
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STREET FORCE
SCOTT SINGLETON 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Dartbrook Downs Thoroughbreds (Mgr: B P McDonald) Raced two times to date. At big odds at debut, 6th of 8 at Hawkesbury F&M Mdn on March 26 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Ascot Green carrying 58.5kg at $31. Second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Newcastle F&M Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1250m, 1.75 len behind Bang On Time carrying 57.5kg at $51. Extra trip in her favour third-up. |
6 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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ROONAMI
MATTHEW KELLEY 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG E J Kelly, M R A Kelley, Yass Roos (Mgr: J Forlonge), J M Schofield, Mrs P A T Thompson, H Sidaros, Exo Racing (Mgr: R P Fisher), Ms J Hocking, R J Rowlands & Headsdown Bumsup (Mgr: D Smith) Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Nowra Mdn-Sw November 17 over 1600m, 6 len behind Beauty Swift with 55.5kg at $4.80. Previously first up; second in a small field at Canberra Mdn-Sw October 10 over 1300m, a head behind Wolf Island with 55kg at $8.50. Others preferred. |
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WILD LEGACY
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), BBT Kentucky Wildcat (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), T J Cooper, M B Rayner, J Woodhouse, Mrs L M Berka, S M Collings, A Gifter, B R Guy, Mrs G Kiely, P D Murray, B Shevlin, S R Thompson, J W Mostyn & Pup & Kuzz Thoroughbreds (Mgr: B M Guthrie) Third-up today. First-up got back early 8th of 10 at Muswellbrook Super Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 1280m, 8 len behind Olympian carrying 56.5kg at $21. Second-up 7th of 11 at Muswellbrook Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1450m, slow going 6 len behind Think Back carrying 56.5kg at $31. Likely to struggle again. |
8 BROCK RYAN |
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