Bathurst Race 6 - Little Wych Gold Bracelet Heat Three
RIPPLES NZ (3) has been good in three Menangle starts so far this campaign including a fresh win from a wide barrier and a Listed placing after racing wide last time. Has built a terrific record at this distance and is two from two here having won both a heat and the final of last year's Gold Tiara. The good draw should give her every chance to maintain that perfect record. PERFECTDELIGHT (7) came from the outside barrier and finished just behind Ripples when fourth in the Raith Memorial last start. Had kicked off her campaign with a win at this circuit and distance prior. Threat. OSHLEY (8) draws wide but looked good in working to the front for an easy win when resuming at Newcastle and mixed it in some good company last time in. CAPTURE OUR HEART NZ (9) draws for a trail and did get close to a handy colt when runner-up two back at Wagga.

Driver: Brendan Barnes
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Finished up last campaign with a win at Albion Park, but hasn't been as effective this campaign with a first-up effort was well back in the run when 7th (Fr3) over 1660m at Albion Park, beaten 35 m by Fire And Passion (1:57.30) in 3yo+ wins on February 24 at $61. Then last outing 6th (Fr1) over 1660m at Albion Park, beaten 60 m by James Alfred (1:55.50) in 3yo No NR on March 10 at $101. This looks a far sterner test.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 10/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:52.0 | 1 |
| 61.3L | $101.00 |
| 7/7 | 24/02/2026 | 70 | wins | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 34.1L | $61.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/12/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |
| 3/9 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Brendan Barnes | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 10/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Brendan Barnes | 0 |
| 204.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lleyton Green
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Second up after running broke in score up and was out of position at the start 6th (Sr1) over 1740m at Bankstown, at the bell was 6th-13.6 beaten 13 m by Kay Jay Miki (2:15.40) in 0-1 WIN on March 16 at $8.50. Not up to this.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 16/03/2026 | 136 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Bankstown | 1740m | Heavy | Lleyton Green | 2:05.2 | 1 |
| 13.1L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Lleyton Green | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Colin Mcdowell | 0 |
| 37.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 31/10/2025 | 4 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $6.50 |
| 9/9 | 27/10/2025 | 6 | 1 WIN | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Colin Mcdowell | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 119.6L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 21/10/2025 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | Lleyton Green | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 40.0L | $5.00 |
| 10/10 | 11/10/2025 | 12 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:50.7 | 10 |
| 121.7L | $151.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/09/2025 | 194 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $151.00 |

Driver: Luke McCarthy
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Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Tokyo Rose at Menangle over 1609m in a NR up to 85 M on February 28 at $3. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Sparkling Sea at Menangle over 1609m in a 3yo LR No NR F on March 14 at $3.40. Unbeaten at this circuit and distance including a Group 1 win and draws to advantage.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:51.1 | 7 |
| 4.7L | $3.40 |
| 2/9 | 28/02/2026 | 18 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:49.2 | 3 |
| 8.4L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/02/2026 | 81 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:51.3 | 8 |
| 16.5L | $1.12 |
| 2/8 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | $41,560.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | L A McCarthy | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $3.60 | |
| 6/13 | 14/11/2025 | 18 | $161,400.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | Jonny Cox | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $6.50 | |
| 1/13 | 27/10/2025 | 24 | $26,320.00 | Ashburton Raceway | 1700m | Neutral | Jonny Cox | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $10.20 | |
| 3/6 | 16/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rangiora Aw | 2000m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Amanda Turnbull
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Second up after running 7th (Fr4) over 1730m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 4th-8.5 beaten 16 m by Perfectdelight (2:04.20) in 3yo 2LTWs on March 4 at $61. This looks a tough task.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 04/03/2026 | 196 | 2LTWs | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Mitch Turnbull | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 16.1L | $61.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Amanda Turnbull | 0 |
| 5.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Amanda Turnbull | 0 |
| 6.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 20/08/2025 | 7 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Amanda Turnbull | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $19.00 |
| 6/10 | 13/08/2025 | 7 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Amanda Turnbull | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 18.2L | $61.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/08/2025 | 7 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Amanda Turnbull | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $23.00 |
| 6/9 | 30/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Amanda Turnbull | 1:59.0 | 8 |
| 12.6L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/07/2025 | 21 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Amanda Turnbull | 1:58.0 | 7 |
| 22.8L | $34.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
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Comes here second-up after only six days break. Lacklustre first-up performance when was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr10) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 22 m by Mcbart (1:52.50) in 3yo+ 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 on March 17 at $126. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 17/03/2026 | 101 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.5 | 10 |
| 22.3L | $126.00 |
| 5/6 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 25.9L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 06/12/2025 | 9 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.0 | 10 |
| 17.8L | $23.00 |
| 4/10 | 27/11/2025 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/11/2025 | 38 | 0-1 WIN | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:54.6 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/10/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 13.1L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 29/09/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.9 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $71.00 |

Driver: Jett Turnbull
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Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following March 6 run. Last start won by 11 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Dubbo (2:37.70) beating Stuckinafence in MAIDEN on March 15 at $1.33 at the bell was leading 3.7. This race will be harder than that win. This looks too much of a step up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 15/03/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 2120m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 11.6L | $1.33 |
| 7/10 | 06/03/2026 | 23 | No NR | $15,300.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 22.9L | $18.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Turnbull | 0 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 11/02/2026 | 159 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 14.6L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jett Turnbull | 0 |
| 13.6L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 05/09/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Turnbull | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 29/08/2025 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 2:02.6 | 6 |
| 8.2L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 25/08/2025 | 5 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 16.3L | $19.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
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Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr10) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 5 m by Sparkling Sea (1:51.10) in 3yo LR No NR F on March 14 at $61. Two runs back won by 1.5 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at this track (2:04.20) beating In Lexys Words in 3yo 2LTWs on March 4 at $1.90 at the bell was leading 3.62. Very good form out wide last start with some luck she is capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 14/03/2026 | 10 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:51.1 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $61.00 |
| 1/10 | 04/03/2026 | 130 | 2LTWs | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.90 |
| 2/10 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 15.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:51.6 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $61.00 |
| 2/10 | 11/10/2025 | 12 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:50.7 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $101.00 |
| 3/9 | 29/09/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.5 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $31.00 |
| 10/10 | 19/09/2025 | 35 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:55.0 | 7 |
| 61.2L | $15.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
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Brings the right form to the table. Posted a big 10 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr6) at Newcastle (2:26.10) beating Clara Rocks in 2 WINs M on February 20 at $1.30 at the bell was leading 4.59. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at Menangle was 8th-16.3m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 12 m by Sparkling Sea (1:51.60) in 2yo G1 No NR F on October 25 at $51. Draws wide but has some upside.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 20/02/2026 | 118 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:55.8 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $1.30 |
| 2/9 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 23.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B L Mcdonough | 1:51.6 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $51.00 |
| 4/10 | 11/10/2025 | 12 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:51.5 | 4 |
| 16.1L | $19.00 |
| 4/9 | 29/09/2025 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.5 | 9 |
| 6.7L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 15/09/2025 | 9 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:51.0 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 06/09/2025 | 12 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:51.8 | 7 |
| 16.1L | $4.60 |

Driver: Jackson Painting
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Last start 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 18 m by Sparkling Sea (1:51.10) in 3yo LR No NR F on March 14 at $23. At her previous start game effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway was 5th-4.8 at the bell, beaten a head by Brooklyn Dan (2:01.40) in 3yo NR up to 58 on March 6 at $9.50. Can play a role.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 14/03/2026 | 8 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:51.1 | 2 |
| 18.9L | $23.00 |
| 2/10 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:52.3 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $9.50 |
| 4/10 | 27/02/2026 | 84 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:53.3 | 8 |
| 4.6L | $4.40 |
| 1/4 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Jackson Painting | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 05/12/2025 | 168 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 47.6L | $14.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Jackson Painting | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/10 | 20/06/2025 | 41 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Jackson Painting | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $1.18 |
| 2/9 | 10/05/2025 | 42 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:53.3 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |

Driver: Brad Hewitt
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Comments
Finished up last campaign with a win at Riverina Paceway, and continued with decent results this campaign with a first-up effort 5th (Sr1) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 3rd-3.8 beaten 10 m by Brooklyn Dan (2:01.40) in 3yo NR up to 58 on March 6 at $11. Then last time won by 2.75 m (Fr7) at Riverina Paceway (2:01.80) beating You Gotta Believe in 3yo NR up to 55 on March 13 at $3.50. Could be thereabouts.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:52.6 | 7 |
| 2.7L | $3.50 |
| 5/10 | 06/03/2026 | 126 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:52.3 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Brad Hewitt | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 31/10/2025 | 6 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:54.2 | 3 |
| 14.6L | $1.07 |
| 3/10 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:51.6 | 6 |
| 9.4L | $41.00 |
| 3/10 | 11/10/2025 | 12 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:50.7 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $26.00 |
| 2/9 | 29/09/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:52.5 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 12/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | D G Picker | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 |