Hellfire Henry should lead from barrier 3 in a maiden where on-pace runners dominate at Bathurst, and he nearly won over this course and distance on soft ground earlier in the year.
New South Wales · Friday 16 October 2026
Bathurst tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 8 races at Bathurst. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Gold Circle Mdn Plate
Lindos should be handy from barrier 5, which is the type of map that wins maidens at Bathurst.
The trainer is successful at this track, and she was competitive over 1400m last start.
Amahtrom ran on strongly for second last start and gets the lightest weight in the field. A strong combination of jockey and trainer is a positive, though the Bathurst stats weigh against backmarkers.
- 1st8King JulianDeon Le Roux$6.00
- 2nd6LindosDale Cole$7.00
- 3rd1Charlie HustleJess Taylor$4.00
- 4th2Hellfire HenryLouise Day$2.90
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | King Julian | 4 | Deon Le Roux | Peter Snowden | 55kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Lindos | 5 | Dale Cole | Theresa Bateup | 55kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Charlie Hustle | 9 | Jess Taylor | Con Karakatsanis | 59kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Hellfire Henry | 3 | Louise Day | Jarrod Austin | 59kg | $2.90 |
| 5th | 7 | Spud Gun | 7 | Keagan Latham | Jack Pilkington | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Chrislyn | 1 | Clayton Gallagher | Garry Lunn | 57kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Shanghai Sprint | 8 | Winona Costin | Tommy Wong | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Amahtrom | 6 | Damon Budler | Rob Potter | 55kg | $13.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Audacity | 2 | Olivia Chambers | Sam Harris | 57kg |
Horse Of The Year Scopics Mdn Plate
Lightweight and drawn 7 with a handy to midfield style, she should be able to settle within range. First-up from a spell and a cold stable are minor concerns, but the form and class stand out in a weak maiden.
He is a proven leader in a race where the on-pace runners are strongest and he's improving. Included as a place chance who can hold on, but not the top pick on form alone.
A big improver last start when third at Goulburn over this trip on Soft, when he ran at his best standard. Barrier 4 should enable him to sit handy behind the leaders, which suits Bathurst's maiden profile.
A debutant with encouraging trial form, including a third on a Soft track, drawn well at barrier 3 in a race where inside draws and early position count. Trainer Pfeiffer and Shaun Guymer have won together before and the stable's single runner at the meeting hints at genuine intent.
- 1st7ApiaristLouise Day$7.50
- 2nd1DwightWinona Costin$3.60
- 3rd10Diamond DiceKeagan Latham$4.60
- 4th2Soviet StormBrodie Loy$7.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Apiarist | 6 | Louise Day | Ciaron Maher | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Dwight | 5 | Winona Costin | Jason Attard | 59kg | $3.60 |
| 3rd | 10 | Diamond Dice | 7 | Keagan Latham | Richard Litt | 56kg | $4.60 |
| 4th | 2 | Soviet Storm | 4 | Brodie Loy | Gary Portelli | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Danleo | 1 | Olivia Chambers | Tommy Wong | 55kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Elegant Anders | 3 | Shaun Guymer | David Pfieffer | 56.5kg | $3.40 |
| 7th | 4 | Karlin | 2 | Chad Lever | Jarrod Austin | 57kg | $71.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Hard Rattle | 8 | Jess Taylor | Gregory McFarlane | 57kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Mi Piace | 10 | Angus Stewart | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | The Fire Inside | 9 | Gayna Williams | 57kg |
Newmarket Saddlery Country Boosted Mdn Hcp
Mi Piace should find the front from the inside draw and dictate in a race that suits on-pace types. Her last two runs were creditable against stiffer maiden fields, and the leader's edge at Bathurst in maidens is strong. The stable's poor recent strike rate and the step up in trip are the only concerns, but she is the most likely winner on form and map.
De Razilly has pace, wet-track experience and a strong local stable behind her. She ran a game second earlier this year and settles close to the speed. The wide gate and a tendency to fade late over shorter trips are concerns, but the map should see her in the first few and she is the clear second pick.
Listen To Win is a handy type who should settle in the first four and has previously run a good third on soft ground over this trip.
The Fire Inside is the best of the overlays. Her stable and jockey are a potent combination, the draw is handy, and she can settle closer than usual in a race without a blazing pace.
- 1st5Orchid BoyChad Lever$2.80
- 2nd2De RazillyDeon Le Roux$4.40
- 3rd8SoulineJake Pracey-Holmes$41.00
- 4th3Dreaming TimeBrodie Loy$26.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Orchid Boy | 2 | Chad Lever | Andrew Ryan | 57kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 2 | De Razilly | 8 | Deon Le Roux | Nick Olive | 56.5kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 8 | Souline | 4 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Paul Theobald | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Dreaming Time | 5 | Brodie Loy | Martin Guenther | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Mi Piace | 1 | Winona Costin | Angus Stewart | 57.5kg | $2.30 |
| 6th | 6 | Checkout Chick | 10 | Izzy Neale | Debbie Prest | 56.5kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Listen To Win | 6 | Jacob Stiff | Michael Mulholland | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Voskamp | 9 | Jess Del Frari | Ross Lomax | 55kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Hey Bluey | 7 | Trevor McIlrick | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | The Fire Inside | 3 | Gayna Williams | 56.5kg |
Horse Of The Year Marvel Man Hcp (C1)
His runs this preparation have been solid against rivals who have mostly been well off the pace at this level. Drawn 3 and set to sit on speed, he gets the Bathurst map advantage with a gentle tempo expected. The step up to 1200m is a question but he has the cruising style to handle it.
Raguel looks the main danger. He is the quickest away of this field and should dictate or sit just behind the leader from a good gate. The step up from maidens is a worry, but he has been competitive in the wet and carries a light weight. If he gets an easy time he can hold on.
A genuine chance, as he has won at this course and distance and rarely runs poorly. The wide draw and a midfield-or-worse position are negatives on a track that favours the on-pace runners.
Allusive Intent has been running solidly and has a soft-track win to his name.
- 1st1Written GoldMikayla Weir$16.00
- 2nd6Fawlty AffairsTeaque Gould$4.40
- 3rd3My Boy ScoutHeavelon Van Der Hoven$2.00
- 4th7RaguelJack Baker$4.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Written Gold | 7 | Mikayla Weir | Sharon Jeffries | 60.5kg | $16.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Fawlty Affairs | 9 | Teaque Gould | Richard and Will Freedman | 55.5kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 3 | My Boy Scout | 3 | Heavelon Van Der Hoven | Clint Lundholm | 58kg | $2.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Raguel | 4 | Jack Baker | Todd Howlett | 54kg | $4.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Allusive Intent | 6 | Deon Le Roux | Alison Smith | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Elite Power | 8 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Michael Mulholland | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Dubai Oak | 1 | Glenn Cahill | John Rolfe | 53.5kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Zinotar | 2 | Jacob Stiff | Janelle Galea | 58.5kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Eltrum | 5 | Dale Cole | Theresa Bateup | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
Apprentice Jockey Of The Year Jacob Stiff Hcp (C1)
She has run well in better grades and drops into Class 1. Barrier 10 is a real concern at Bathurst, but she is only midfield and should find cover.
Handy-running mare with an open lead to track. She ran well when stepped up in grade at Moree and has won on soft ground.
Drawn well and settled handy with early speed, so she can get a good run. Her recent runs were flat and she is carrying top weight, but a drop in class and a fresh preparation give her a chance.
She is lightly raced and still improving. Barrier 9 and the class rise are real concerns, but she can slot in midfield behind a moderate pace and finish well.
A consistent on-pace mare on light weight with a decent soft-ground record, who is second up this prep. A bold each-way chance rather than a confident winner.
- 1st4Strollin' ByMikayla Weir$2.45
- 2nd1MarineraClayton Gallagher$5.50
- 3rd2Salma's StarJess Taylor$3.20
- 4th5Tommy's GirlWinona Costin$11.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Strollin' By | 10 | Mikayla Weir | Gary Portelli | 58kg | $2.45 |
| 2nd | 1 | Marinera | 7 | Clayton Gallagher | Brett Robb | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Salma's Star | 3 | Jess Taylor | Gregory McFarlane | 59kg | $3.20 |
| 4th | 5 | Tommy's Girl | 2 | Winona Costin | Angus Stewart | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Angels Cloud | 5 | Louise Day | Jack Pilkington | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Bushwalker | 4 | Deon Le Roux | Alison Smith | 55kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Dark Thinker | 8 | Jacob Stiff | Alison Smith | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Queen Kicker | 1 | Sairyn Fawke | Debbie Prest | 55kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Choc Chip | 9 | Darrell Burnet | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Oubaitori | 6 | Darrell Burnet | 57kg |
Away Trainer Of The Year Jarrod Austin (Bm66)
Tavijewel is the pick on form. The map gives it a soft run at the front, and Bathurst rewards runners in the first three at the 400m. Its recent runs at this class have been consistently sound and it should handle the soft surface.
His second over 2000m at Kembla Grange was the strongest run in this field, and he gets weight relief as a three-year-old.
Godwits has been racing very well in the country, winning at Mendooran and running a close second at Dubbo carrying big weights. He can sit just behind the leaders from the inside gate, which is ideal here.
A progressive four-year-old who won last start and has rarely been far away this campaign, including on soft ground. She should get a handy run behind the speed.
- 1st7Prefer DiamondsWinona Costin$4.20
- 2nd3GodwitsJake Pracey-Holmes$7.00
- 3rd1KosukeClayton Gallagher$5.50
- 4th2Coto De CazaMikayla Weir$8.50
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Prefer Diamonds | 8 | Winona Costin | Jason Attard | 58kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 3 | Godwits | 1 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Todd Smith | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Kosuke | 3 | Clayton Gallagher | Gregory McFarlane | 61kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Coto De Caza | 4 | Mikayla Weir | Todd Howlett | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 10 | Gosh Almighty | 6 | Sairyn Fawke | Gary Portelli | 55kg | $2.90 |
| 6th | 8 | Tavijewel | 7 | Izzy Neale | Barry Wall | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Lady Tino | 2 | Jacob Stiff | Garry Lunn | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Jessandi | 10 | Jess Del Frari | Sharon Jeffries | 57.5kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Midnight Affair | 5 | Nick Olive | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Hussy La Vista | 9 | Theresa Bateup | 56kg |
Senior Jockey Of The Year Winona Costin Country Boosted (Bm58)
She should be handy from a wide gate, has won here over the trip, and drops in class with a light weight and a claiming rider.
She has run consistently well against better horses and now drops into a BM58. She is the one most likely to be placed on class, but her back-of-field style is a concern at a track where front-half runners dominate. The barrier lets her slot in and save ground, and she should finish well, but she may be too far back to win.
A genuine wet-tracker with a recent solid run at Bathurst on similar ground, and he was unlucky not to finish closer. Weight and rider claim help, and the jockey knows the track well.
- 1st6Brutal EleganceBrodie Loy$6.50
- 2nd4Street SwaggerJacob Stiff$6.00
- 3rd8Trifecta RubyIzzy Neale$11.00
- 4th1Dubai CentreGlenn Cahill$51.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Brutal Elegance | 2 | Brodie Loy | Anthony Warren | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 4 | Street Swagger | 8 | Jacob Stiff | Janelle Galea | 57.5kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Trifecta Ruby | 4 | Izzy Neale | Connie Greig | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Dubai Centre | 10 | Glenn Cahill | John Rolfe | 60.5kg | $51.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Alabama Hussy | 9 | Deon Le Roux | Nick Olive | 56.5kg | $2.60 |
| 6th | 3 | I'm Scarlett | 5 | Mikayla Weir | Connie Greig | 59kg | $4.40 |
| 7th | 11 | Fortians | 3 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Bob Howe | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Flying Maurice | 7 | Emma Ly | Matthew Kelley | 54.5kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Bobby's Secret | 6 | Jess Del Frari | Melissa Harrison | 53.5kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 2 | I Am Mamwaazel | 1 | John Rolfe | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Geostorm | 11 | Greg Stephens | 58kg |
Local Trainer Of The Year Dean Mirfin (Bm66)
He won easily in front at Wellington on the soft, then won at Bathurst on a heavy track. He has a good draw for a horse who can lead or sit handy, and that suits Bathurst's front-half bias. His wet-track record is the best of the leading contenders.
Her recent form is the best of the chasers. She was beaten on the line over 1100m last start and won twice on soft tracks before that. The map says she'll be back in the field, which works against her at Bathurst, but the inside draw and a moderate tempo should let her be closer than the map suggests.
A genuine soft-track mare who is dropping into a weaker class. She has been running on well over the past few starts. The draw is good, and the soft ground and moderate tempo give her a chance of finishing into the placings.
His Goulburn win on soft ground was one of the best performances in this field. He's dropping from longer distances, and the light weight and a claiming rider help.
- 1st12Miss CapricornMikayla Weir$8.50
- 2nd4AbstruseBrodie Loy$5.50
- 3rd8HanumanWinona Costin$3.30
- 4th11Marine GirlShaun Guymer$11.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Miss Capricorn | 1 | Mikayla Weir | Connie Greig | 56kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 4 | Abstruse | 2 | Brodie Loy | Natalie Jarvis | 61kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 8 | Hanuman | 3 | Winona Costin | Mack Griffith | 58.5kg | $3.30 |
| 4th | 11 | Marine Girl | 11 | Shaun Guymer | Nick Olive | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Line Of Law | 10 | Izzy Neale | Connie Greig | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Keadool | 8 | Zoe Hunt | Clint Lundholm | 62.5kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Beaumista | 7 | Olivia Dalton | Simon Casey | 59kg | $5.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Glowing Rapids | 12 | Melissa Harrison | 63.5kg | ||
| 3 | Violet And Blue | 4 | Deon Le Roux | Kathryn Cahill | 60kg | ||
| 6 | Missile Defence | 9 | Dale Cole | Andrew Bourke | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Nor Nor West | 13 | Lou Mary | 58.5kg | ||
| 10 | Beauty Edge | 6 | Clayton Gallagher | Clint Lundholm | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Salma's Star | 5 | Gregory McFarlane | 55kg |
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