Bathurst tips and results

Our price $2.80 · Adrian Layt

Sharbino brings the strongest recent form with a solid 2nd placing two starts back at Orange over 1400m, followed by a reasonable effort at Kembla Grange. The 1400m suits based on her record, and she should get a perfect midfield position with the fast tempo likely to play to her strengths.

Our price $2.20 · Zac Wadick

Lady Giovanna brings the strongest formlines having raced in metropolitan company. First-up from a spell but has shown ability fresh, and the drop back to country grade is significant.

Our price $7.50 · Kody Nestor

Her finishing patterns suggest she'll handle the 1200m well, and Kody Nestor is a capable jockey with 11% strike rate at this track. The wide barrier is the main concern, but her closing speed can overcome this.

Our price $6.00 · Clayton Gallagher

The gear change to winkers first time could sharpen him up, and his consistent form (placed in 2 of 7 starts) suggests he's ready to improve. Clayton Gallagher knows the track well, and the moderate-fast tempo should suit his racing pattern.

Our price $4.20 · Kody Nestor

Her form is rock solid with two placings from her last four starts, and she's been building nicely toward this distance. The moderate tempo should suit her racing pattern, and Kody Nestor is a strong booking.

Our price $6.00 · Adrian Layt

Ever Was brings excellent recent form with a win and two placings from his last five starts. The gelding is a consistent performer who should handle the moderate tempo, though barrier 9 is a slight concern.

Our price $8.00 · Robyn Freeman

Tavijewel comes into this with solid recent form including a win and a placing from his last three starts. The inside barrier is a significant advantage at Bathurst, and Robyn Freeman is a capable jockey who has placed on this horse previously.

Our price $7.00 · Clayton Gallagher

Shylock represents excellent value coming off a last-start win at Dubbo over a similar distance. Crucially, he's a proven performer at Bathurst with a win from two starts, including a victory at this track and distance. The good barrier draw and class drop are significant positives, while Clayton Gallagher is a capable jockey who can get the job done.

Our price $3.80 · Zac Wadick

That run showed significant ability and she should improve second-up. The fast tempo predicted suits her finishing style, and she maps to get a good position midfield from barrier 6. Represents the strongest form credentials in this field.

Our price $4.50 · Mitch Stapleford

That run showed he's returned in good order and he should be ready to peak today. The Ciaron Maher-trained gelding maps to be on-pace from barrier 8 and should be strong through the line with natural improvement.

Our price $4.00 · Winona Costin

The Bjorn Baker/Winona Costin combination (15% strike rate) is a positive, and this well-bred filly should improve second-up.

Our price $9.00 · Chad Lever

The 4YO mare is well-drawn in barrier 3 and should get a good run in transit.

Our price $2.80 · Zoe Hunt

Keadool brings the strongest recent form to this race with two wins from his last three starts. His record at this distance is excellent with one win and three placings from five attempts. The Zoe Hunt/Connie Lundholm combination has been successful with this horse, winning 3 from 13 together. While rising in class is a concern, his consistency and proven ability to handle this distance make him the standout selection.

Our price $5.00 · Chelsea Hillier

Nor Nor West comes into this race with impressive recent form, winning his last two starts. Chelsea Hillier knows this horse well with a win from four rides.

Our price $6.00 · Jacob Stiff

The inside barrier draw is advantageous at Bathurst, and she has proven herself at this class level previously. Her recent form is a concern, finishing well back last start, but her overall record and ability to perform on Good tracks make her a solid place chance.

Our price $5.00 · Zac Wadick

His overall win rate of 27% is impressive, and he should be suited by the likely fast tempo. The middle barrier draw is advantageous based on track bias data. While he's rising slightly in class, his current form trajectory suggests he can be competitive at this level.

Our price $3.80 · Robyn Freeman

Her form is progressive with 2 wins from her last 3 starts, and she's drawn ideally in barrier 4. The mare has a strong second-up record (3: 1-0-0) and her jockey Robyn Freeman has won on her twice from three rides. While rising in class, her recent performances suggest she's ready for the challenge.

Our price $6.00 · L P Beuzelin

Importantly, he's a previous winner at this track and distance (1: 1-0-0) which is a significant advantage. His recent form is solid with a win and a placing from his last four starts. While the barrier is awkward, he has tactical speed to overcome it, and his weight of 60.5kg looks manageable given his ability.

Our price $7.50 · Jacob Stiff

Drunken Sailor comes off a last-start win at Dubbo and has a strong record at this track and distance (2: 1-0-0). While carrying top weight from a wide barrier is challenging, he's proven at this class level and has the ability to overcome these obstacles. Jockey Jacob Stiff is in good form with 4 wins from his last 20 rides.

Our price $5.00 · Mathew Cahill

Geostorm represents excellent value given his consistent recent form with consecutive seconds followed by a third at this track. He's a proven performer at Bathurst (7: 1-1-3) and has extensive experience at this distance (27: 3-6-3). The quick 6-day backup is a positive as he's clearly in form.

Our price $3.20 · Jacob Stiff

Chico Casino brings excellent course credentials with 2 wins from 3 attempts at this track and distance. His recent form has been consistent with a 7th at Cowra and 4th at Bathurst, both in similar company. The advantageous barrier 2 draw should allow him to settle in a perfect position given the likely fast tempo. Jacob Stiff knows the horse well and the slight class drop works in his favor. Looks the clear standout.

Our price $5.50 · Jack Martin

Marine Girl is a progressive mare who showed significant improvement when running a close 3rd at Queanbeyan last start. Second-up today and should be at peak fitness. The likely fast tempo will suit her running style, and she gets in well at the weights with 56kg. Jack Martin is riding in excellent form with 4 wins from his last 20 rides. The class rise is the main query, but she appears to have the upside to handle it.

Our price $12.00 · Clayton Gallagher

While first-up from a spell, she has a solid first-up record with 1 third from 3 attempts.

Our price $4.50 · Shaun Guymer

Progressive 3YO filly with impressive recent form, including a win at this distance two starts back. Handles Good tracks well with a 3:1-1-0 record and appears well-weighted with 57.5kg. The class rise is offset by her progressive profile and consistent performances.

Our price $9.00 · Teaghan Martin

Consistent performer with solid track credentials (3:0-1-1) who has been knocking on the door with 3 placings in his last 5 starts. Draws perfectly in barrier 2 which should give him every chance from a tactical perspective. While he's only won once from 20 starts, his place strike rate of 40% suggests he's often in the finish.