Bathurst tips and results

Our price $13.00 · SP $41.00 · Jess Del Frari

He has the most 1400m grounding in the field, draws nicely in barrier 4 and will settle in the leading division where Bathurst rewards runners.

Our price $11.00 · SP $14.00 · H Van Der Hoven

With the race likely run to a fair moderate tempo, she is the each-way value runner who can storm into the placings if the leaders falter.

Our price $4.00 · SP $4.60 · S Guymer

The Freedman stable is in form and Guymer rides the track at 20%. The only query is an untested soft-track record, but a drying Soft 5 should suit this on-speed type.

Our price $4.00 · SP $2.90 · Anna Roper

The concern is profile: she settles near the rear and Bathurst maidens have produced zero backmarker winners, while the track favours handy/on-pace runners.

Our price $6.00 · SP $6.00 · Teaque Gould

Improving three-year-old who won at this track and trip last start on a heavy surface. The risks are a sharp rise from maiden grade and a wide barrier 9, but his tactical position and proven track form keep him a clear threat.

Our price $5.50 · SP $6.00 · Leeshelle Small

Consistent mare who won her last BM58 start and arrives in strong form with a quality rider engaged. The major negative is her map: she settles at the rear and Bathurst punishes backmarkers harshly.

Our price $16.00 · SP $20.00 · J Pracey-Holmes

He has been leading and tiring at 1400m, so the drop to 1200m at a track that rewards on-pace runners gives him a rough each-way case.

Our price $5.50 · SP $6.50 · J Pracey-Holmes

She remains winless from eight soft-track starts and has been ridden cold lately, but barrier 6 and a moderate tempo should keep her within striking distance. Strong place claims, slightly tempered winning claims.

Our price $4.00 · SP $5.50 · Izzy Neale

Drawn ideally in barrier 1 and gets 5kg weight relief off the top weight at 54.5kg. Racing in great heart (2nd, 2nd, 1st) with a 50% career place rate and a jockey/trainer combination striking at 30%. The 1800m is uncharted but she has stayed 2000m+ and looks well suited by the trip. The one to beat in a track that rewards handy runners.

Our price $6.00 · SP $4.60 · S Guymer

Solid staying form lines - two recent seconds at 1900m and 2200m in metro BM72 company - and drawn to hold a handy position from barrier 3 with good early speed. Drops back to 1800m, which should suit. A place hope if he handles the Soft 5, but the going is a genuine query.

Our price $4.50 · SP $13.00 · Kody Nestor

The most complete case in the race. He settles midfield (~11), which is ideal given three genuine leaders guarantee a hot tempo, allowing him to run on from behind the speed while avoiding the on-pace pressure.

Our price $7.00 · SP $8.00 · Ms C Keatings

An improving mare with genuine winning form, having won at Canterbury over 1250m on Soft 7 and placed 2nd prior on Soft 5. This is a meaningful class rise from BM72 and her overall win rate is modest, but her recent soft-track form, momentum and map give her a strong each-way case.

Our price $13.00 · SP $31.00 · Dale Cole

He carries a light 55kg and should be well served by the predicted fast tempo. The major obstacle is his confirmed backmarker style from barrier 19 at Bathurst, where on-pace runners dominate and backmarkers rarely win, so he is a speculative each-way value play rather than a leading chance.