Bathurst Race 8 - Nutrien Gold Crown Sale Graduate Heat 2
CUSTOMBUILT (8) was responsible for a far better performance last time out at the second run of the campaign when third over 2100m at Young, beaten 1.5 metres after leading. Has to contend with a very wide draw. Must raise the bar but he has the ability to test this field. LUCIENDO BIEN (7) brought some very good form to the table before the latest appearance when he finished 24 metres away in second over 1609m at Menangle. His last-start form is good enough to take out a race like this. WARRAWEE WAY BACK (6) is worth another chance after a last-start eighth over 1720m at Penrith two weeks ago. Watch for a spike in form. SHOWEMHOW (4) is the best of the rest after finishing sixth first-up over 1730m at this venue last time out. Strips fitter now.

Driver: Isobel Ross
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1730m at this track, beaten 14 m by Tri Time (2:05.80) in 2yo on August 12 at $61. At the run before 7th (Fr2) over 1730m at this track beaten 30 m by Wattosultimatefire (2:03.60) in 2yo on August 5 at $8.50. Looking to others in this contest.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 12/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | R | Isobel Ross | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 14.7L | $61.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/08/2026 | 133 | 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Isobel Ross | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 29.9L | $8.50 |
| 6/9 | 27/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Owen Shea | 0 |
| 43.8L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jett Turnbull | 0 |
| 15.6L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 10.7L | $1.85 |
| 5/8 | 18/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Mitch Turnbull | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 19.2L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 11/03/2026 | - | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Mitch Turnbull | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $3.70 |

Driver: Paula Sapio
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Comments
Last start was well beaten after breaking at this track on August 5. Two runs back 3rd (Fr1) over 1730m at this track, at the bell was 5th-26.59 beaten 3.5 m by Machzine Mahoney (2:06.20) in 2yo on July 29 at $9. Hard to have.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 05/08/2026 | 7 | 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Paula Sapio | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 24.1L | $126.00 |
| 3/10 | 29/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Paula Sapio | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $9.00 |
| 10/10 | 22/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Paula Sapio | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 105.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 15/07/2026 | 28 | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Paula Sapio | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 18.5L | $51.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Bernie Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr7) over 1730m at this track, beaten 15 m by Tri Time (2:05.80) in 2yo on August 12 at $41. Two runs back broke in score up and was out of position at the start good run when 2nd (Fr6) over 1730m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-8.3m 2WNC beaten a head by Atomik Go Anna (2:04.70) in 2yo F on March 28 at $15. Has fared much better at the draw and should bounce back.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 12/08/2026 | 137 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | R | Bernie Hewitt | 1:57.0 | 7 |
| 15.2L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jason Hewitt | 0 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 27/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jason Hewitt | 0 |
| 27.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 28/03/2026 | 10 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:56.0 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 18/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:58.5 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/10 | 11/03/2026 | 7 | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 20.2L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 04/03/2026 | 14 | 1 WIN | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Mat Rue | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 24.4L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/02/2026 | - | 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Mat Rue | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $34.00 |

Driver: Nathan Hurst
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Comments
Lines up again after a break of three months. Well beaten at the end of his last preparation at this course and distance when tenth unwanted in the market behind Wallaby Way. Might need some time.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Angela Hurst | 0 |
| 21.3L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 20/05/2026 | 7 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Nathan Hurst | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 170.5L | $61.00 |
| 5/6 | 13/05/2026 | 14 | 1 WIN | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Nathan Hurst | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 28.2L | $71.00 |
| 2/5 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Hurst | 0 |
| 11.1L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 29/04/2026 | - | 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | J D Reynolds | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 93.4L | $71.00 |

Driver: Jake Bigeni
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Comments
Last start was eighth behind Soho Cruza at Penrith over 1720m in a 2yo on August 6 at $21. Performed better the start before where he won by 2 m after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Newcastle (1:57.00) beating Lochinvar Coogee in 2yo on July 24 at $31 at the bell was 2nd-3.16. Will be right in the thick of things.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 12/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jye Coney | 0 |
| 10.2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 06/08/2026 | 13 | NR up to 55 | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 25.2L | $21.00 |
| 1/10 | 24/07/2026 | 10 | 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $31.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/07/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 22.2L | $31.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Jake Bigeni | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early pace at Menangle, beaten 24 m by Soho Bellagio (1:53.10) in 2yo on August 11 at $7. Can improve. Rates highly and should be in the finish.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 11/08/2026 | 6 | 0LTWs Also eligible Fy1LTW | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:53.1 | 5 |
| 24.7L | $7.00 |
| 9/9 | 05/08/2026 | 11 | 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.0 | 5 |
| 38.4L | $4.80 |
| 3/9 | 25/07/2026 | 12 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.3 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $26.00 |
| 2/10 | 13/07/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:57.5 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $2.80 |
| 3/9 | 02/07/2026 | 31 | 2YO | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 01/06/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 7.7L | $2.60 |
| 1/7 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 41.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mat Rue
Stats
Comments
Two back was ninth after being driven well back, behind Claudes Desire at Riverina Paceway over 1740m on July 28 at $7. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.5 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Waitandsee at Young over 2100m on August 4 at $2.25. Strong chance based on the latest effort.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Young | 2100m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 2:02.1 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $2.25 |
| 9/10 | 28/07/2026 | 93 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Blake Jones | 1:56.3 | 8 |
| 17.4L | $7.00 |
| 2/5 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Blake Jones | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 26/04/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 26.2L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 19/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $15,300.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $14.00 |
| 8/10 | 10/04/2026 | - | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 25.6L | $18.00 |
| 2/6 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Blake Jones | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |