Bathurst Race 9 - Central West Village Voice 2yo Pace
Mat Rue's Stay Hungry gelding BLISSFUL LOVER (2) lines up for the first time but has strong trial form coming into this, winning his last three hitout at this circuit and distance. Well served by a low draw so could kick off with a win. BORDENTOWN (6) is first up for 11 weeks but won here two back and should be ready to go off two nice trials at Menangle. HARBOUR VIEW (3) registered another strong performance when she came from this barrier to go under by 2.4m last week, making it back-to-back runner-up results at this circuit and distance. Looks close to a win. SEVENTH AVENUE (5) has come from wider or second row draws in each outing so far and hasn't finished worse than fourth, highlighted by a debut win at this circuit and distance. Respect.

Driver: Paula Sapio
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Lucky Jess, a rival who she faces again; when 55 metres tenth at this track over 1730m in a 2yo race on June 17. Prefer others on this occasion.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 06/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | 0 |
| 35.4L | $0.00 | |||
| 3/6 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Darryl Munro | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 17/06/2026 | 7 | 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Darryl Munro | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 55.3L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Darryl Munro | 1:59.0 | 7 |
| 6.4L | $151.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/05/2026 | 35 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Emma Turnbull | 1:57.6 | 8 |
| 29.1L | $71.00 |
| 8/10 | 22/04/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Darryl Munro | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 27.1L | $61.00 |
| 8/10 | 15/04/2026 | 14 | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Darryl Munro | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 34.1L | $101.00 |
| 6/9 | 01/04/2026 | - | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Darryl Munro | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 20.7L | $51.00 |

Driver: Mat Rue
Stats
Comments
Two-year-old gelding by Stay Hungry out of Allnight Kiss on debut. Showed ability when he won at Bathurst in a trial on July 6 over 1730m. Draws well so could kick off with a win.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 06/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Mat Rue | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Mat Rue | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Mat Rue | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 25/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Mat Rue | 0 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jett Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Rogue Bandit at this track over 1730m in a 2yo on June 24 at $71. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Spartan Chimes at this track over 1730m in a 2yo on July 8 at $6.50. Leading contender.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 08/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 24/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $71.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/06/2026 | 7 | 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Isobel Ross | 1:59.1 | 7 |
| 14.6L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Ella Turnbull | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 10.2L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Mat Rue | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $7.00 |
| 8/10 | 20/05/2026 | 7 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Blake Medlyn | 1:59.1 | 6 |
| 11.2L | $51.00 |
| 3/5 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Ella Turnbull | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | L B Sharp | 0 |
| 13.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: John O'Shea
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr2) over 1730m after showing early pace at this track beaten 45 m by Spartan Chimes (2:07.30) in 2yo on July 8 at $8. At the start before 5th (Fr1) over 1730m at this track, at the bell was 5th-9.44 beaten 15 m by Rogue Bandit (2:08.30) in 2yo on June 24 at $71. Can play a role.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 08/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 45.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | A L Rees | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 15.9L | $71.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/06/2026 | 21 | 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | John O'shea | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | A L Rees | 1:57.6 | 8 |
| 41.0L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/05/2026 | 28 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | John O'shea | 1:59.1 | 7 |
| 12.4L | $41.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | John O'shea | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Gregory Rue | 0 |
| 67.3L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 22/04/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | John O'shea | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 22.5L | $51.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr7) over 1730m at this track, at the bell was 5th-7.48 beaten 16 m by Spartan Chimes (2:07.30) in 2yo on July 8 at $4.80. At the run before good run when 3rd (Sr3) over 1730m at this track was 4th-7.28 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Rogue Bandit (2:08.30) in 2yo on June 24 at $23. One of the contenders.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 08/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:58.4 | 7 |
| 16.2L | $4.80 |
| 3/10 | 24/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $23.00 |
| 4/10 | 17/06/2026 | 7 | 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 10/06/2026 | - | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.40 |
| 4/7 | 21/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Mitch Turnbull | 0 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Mitch Turnbull | 0 |
| 86L | $0.00 |

Driver: John McCarthy
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he 5th (Sr2) over 1730m after racing wide at this track was 2nd-2.32 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Lexy Belle (2:06.70) in 2yo on April 29 at $4.80. Trialling well in the city so can open the campaign with a win.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 08/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J P McCarthy | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J P McCarthy | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 29/04/2026 | 7 | 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | J P McCarthy | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $4.80 |
| 1/8 | 22/04/2026 | 25 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | J P McCarthy | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $1.70 |
| 1/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J P McCarthy | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 28/03/2026 | 8 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | J P McCarthy | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 13.7L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/03/2026 | 13 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $13.00 |
| 6/9 | 07/03/2026 | 24 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J P McCarthy | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 18.6L | $41.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/02/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $2.60 |

Driver: Ella Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr6) over 1730m after racing wide at this track, beaten 50 m by Spartan Chimes (2:07.30) in 2yo on July 8 at $26. Two runs back 7th (Sr2) over 1730m at this track, beaten 20 m by Rogue Bandit (2:08.30) in 2yo on June 24 at $51. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 08/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Ella Turnbull | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 48.1L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 24/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Ella Turnbull | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 20.1L | $51.00 |
| 1/10 | 17/06/2026 | 7 | 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Ella Turnbull | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.30 |
| 2/8 | 27/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $3.50 |
| 3/10 | 20/05/2026 | 7 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $16.00 |
| 2/6 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Ella Turnbull | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Ella Turnbull | 0 |
| 7.7L | $0.00 |