Bathurst Race 7 - Hynash Group Gold Crown Heat Five
THEMIDNIGHTEXPRESS (3) has made a strong start to his career. Led from a similar barrier to this for a winning debut at Maryborough before a last-start second in the Listed Sapling Stakes at Menangle. Has joined Luke McCarthy since and should get his chance from this draw. TAKE THE MIKI (6) started favourite on debut at Melton and proved too good, scoring by 2.5 metres over a similar distance to this. Draws wider but has upside. IFSBUTSANDBILYCANS (1) has kicked off his career with four successive placings, mostly from wider or second row draws. Can be competitive again from the inside barrier. SAN LUCA (7) draws wide but has made a solid start to his career with a win and a second in two starts at Albion Park so far.

Driver: Will Rixon
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Comments
Good performance when beaten by 3.5 m finishing third behind Micks Cruza at Newcastle over 1609m in a 2yo No NR on February 20 at $2.30. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Passion And Pain at Newcastle over 1609m in a 2yo No NR on February 27 at $18. Yet to miss a place and from an inside draw can be competitive again.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 11.9L | $18.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:59.0 | 6 |
| 3.7L | $2.30 |
| 3/7 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:57.5 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $6.50 |
| 2/3 | 06/02/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $4.60 |
| 1/3 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Blake Hughes | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Jemma Coney | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Xuereb
Stats
Comments
Two back broke and was well beaten into eighth behind Bettorcheckherout at Newcastle over 1609m in a 2yo No NR on February 20 at $10. Then a handy effort when third after being driven well back, behind Don Hunter at Menangle over 1609m in a 2yo LR No NR on March 7 at $126. Improved to place at Listed level last time and from a good draw could progress further.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 07/03/2026 | 15 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Nathan Xuereb | 1:54.2 | 6 |
| 15.6L | $126.00 |
| 1/7 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Nathan Xuereb | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 20/02/2026 | - | No NR | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Nathan Xuereb | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 38.7L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Nathan Xuereb | 0 |
| 4.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke McCarthy
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle, at the bell was 5th-8.03 beaten 10 m by Don Hunter (1:54.20) in 2yo LR No NR on March 7 at $13. Two runs back won by 2 m after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Maryborough (2:07.80) beating Crippa in 0-1 WIN on February 25 at $2.60 at the bell was leading 1.6. Capable of taking this out from a good draw.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 07/03/2026 | 10 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.2 | 4 |
| 10.2L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 25/02/2026 | - | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | D J Burns | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $2.60 |
| 1/4 | 25/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Damien Burns | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | D J Burns | 0 |
| 22.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mat Rue
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 1730m at this track beaten 23 m by Born To Entertain (2:07.30) in 2yo 2 WINs on March 11 at $18. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 2nd (Fr3) over 1730m after showing early speed at this track was 3rd-3.93 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Atomik Crunch (2:07.30) in 2yo 1 WIN on March 4 at $5. Facing a testing assignment.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 11/03/2026 | 7 | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Olivia Frisby | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 23.3L | $18.00 |
| 2/10 | 04/03/2026 | - | 1 WIN | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Mat Rue | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 7.7L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Mat Rue | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Olivia Frisby | 0 |
| 13.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Melissa Hawke
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Comments
Two-year-old gelding (Sweet Lou - Our Options) making his debut. Finished second at Canberra in a trial on March 15 over 1770m. Prefer in easier.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 15/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | Melissa Hawke | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | Harrison Ross | 0 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Craven
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Comments
Was on debut on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.5 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Melton (2:03.60) beating Jacwill Kid in 2yo MAIDEN on March 6 at $2.20 at the bell was 3rd-4.73. Draws wider but has upside.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 06/03/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.20 |
| 3/5 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 1680m | Amy Day | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 1680m | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Dawson
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Comments
Last start a big 3 m win as favourite (Fr4) at Albion Park (1:59.50) beating Pretty Wicked in 2yo MAIDEN on March 10 at $1.50. Going well and can measure up again despite a wide draw.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $1.50 |
| 2/5 | 03/03/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $2.70 |
| 2/9 | 17/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bernie Hewitt
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Comments
Two-year-old colt by Capt Midnight out of Onedins Pocketgirl having his first start. Won a trial on March 9 at Bathurst over 1730m. Won't be easy from this draw.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Bernie Hewitt | 0 |
| 18.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 02/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Bernie Hewitt | 0 |
| 10.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Bernie Hewitt | 0 |
| 14.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Bernie Hewitt | 0 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Bernie Hewitt | 0 |
| 14.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Isobel Ross
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Comments
Two-year-old colt facing the starter for the second time. At debut was driven from back in the field when 3rd (Fr6) over 1660m at Parkes beaten 21 m by Seastrike (2:03.80) in 2yo No NR CG on February 27 at $8. Might need easier.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Isobel Ross | 0 |
| 13.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 27/02/2026 | - | No NR | $15,300.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Isobel Ross | 2:00.0 | 6 |
| 21.4L | $8.00 |
| 2/4 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Amanda Turnbull | 0 |
| 6.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Hewitt
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Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr6) over 1730m at this track was 2nd-1.36 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Born To Entertain (2:07.30) in 2yo 2 WINs on March 11 at $41. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr5) over 1730m after racing wide at this track, at the bell was 4th-5.43 beaten 11 m by Atomik Crunch (2:07.30) in 2yo 1 WIN on March 4 at $16. Have a few ahead of him.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 11/03/2026 | 7 | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | J T Hewitt | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 14.9L | $41.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/03/2026 | - | 1 WIN | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 11.2L | $16.00 |
| 1/6 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J T Hewitt | 0 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Paula Sapio | 0 |
| 62.4L | $0.00 |