Young Race 4 - Hilltops Equine Centre Waratah Heat
ALWAYSATTHEBEACH (9) has been a bit hot and cold and that continued last start when she finished second, beaten a head, in a better performance at Albury over 1770m. Hard to know where she gets from this slightly awkward draw. Taking on a better line-up this time but she is up to the challenge. ALABAMA LIONESS (8) made it two wins on the bounce at her latest appearance over 1720m at this track, scoring by 11 metres after taking charge a long way from home. Gets a soft run on the inside of the second line but may need luck at some point. Needs to be at her best to beat this field but she has the ability to mix it with them. LESSISMORE (3) is better than her last-start run for eighth over 1740m at Riverina Paceway. Worth another chance. ALWAYS BE BRENDAN (2) ended last prep with a seventh at Riverina Paceway over 2270m three-and-a-half months ago. Can open this campaign with a more positive effort.

Driver: James Locke
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Comments
First up. At the last run he 7th (Fr2) over 2270m after showing early pace at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was leading 3m on the pegs beaten 9 m by Titiwha (2:49.20) on May 5 at $6. Expect another strong first-up performance.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 07/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | James Locke | 0 |
| 8.9L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 05/05/2026 | 9 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | George Lee | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $6.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/04/2026 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Fast | James Locke | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $4.20 |
| 7/8 | 13/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Canberra | 2170m | Fast | George Lee | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 59.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/9 | 30/03/2026 | 15 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Owen Shea | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 15/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | James Locke | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $19.00 |
| 8/10 | 09/03/2026 | 17 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 97.7L | $7.00 |
| 6/6 | 09/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | George Lee | 0 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mikayla Towers
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Comments
Failed to impress last start; broke in score up and was out of position at the start 8th (Sr1) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway beaten 9 m by Hezaflashone (2:03.20) on July 31 at $31. Showed ability the run before when she won by 2.75 m when quickly away, (Fr7) at Riverina Paceway (2:04.80) beating Eyes Off Tiger in on July 17 at $12 at the bell was leading 4.2. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Mikayla Towers | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $31.00 |
| 1/10 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Amy Diebert | 1:55.5 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/9 | 03/07/2026 | 1 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $2.10 |
| 4/9 | 02/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Taylah Osmond | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $2.10 |
| 3/9 | 23/06/2026 | 11 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Mikayla Towers | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 9.7L | $16.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/06/2026 | 17 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:54.7 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $19.00 |
| 3/5 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Vanessa Benett | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 29/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Vanessa Benett | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Hewitt
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1730m after showing early pace at Bathurst was 4th-7.36 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Princess Ballerina (2:04.60) on July 29 at $9. Before that, 10th (Sr2) over 1730m at Bathurst, beaten 30 m by Lincoln Skipper (2:06.30) on July 17 at $7.50. Sure to be very competitive.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 29/07/2026 | 12 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Jason Hewitt | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $9.00 |
| 10/10 | 17/07/2026 | 26 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jason Hewitt | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 30.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/9 | 21/06/2026 | 258 | NR up to 58 | $10,000.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Jason Hewitt | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Paula Sapio | 0 |
| 36.8L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 06/10/2025 | 8 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Eugowra | 2100m | Fast | Mark Hewitt | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 83.7L | $41.00 |
| 2/9 | 28/09/2025 | 112 | No NR | $6,940.00 | Eugowra | 2100m | Neutral | Bernie Hewitt | 2:00.7 | 6 |
| 8.9L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Bernie Hewitt | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 08/06/2025 | 9 | 1 WIN | $11,220.00 | Narrabri | 1760m | Neutral | Anthony Varga | 2:00.7 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $1.90 |

Driver: Jackson Painting
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Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 4th (Fr10) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 4.5 m by Uncle Tiger (1:54.30) in 3yo+ on October 13 at $2.10. Might be better for this run.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Jackson Painting | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Jackson Painting | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 27/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 27.0L | $14.00 |
| 7/10 | 20/10/2025 | 7 | 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:53.2 | 9 |
| 9.2L | $3.70 |
| 4/10 | 13/10/2025 | 94 | 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:54.3 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/10 | 11/07/2025 | 7 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.50 |
| 1/10 | 04/07/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 13.1L | $1.60 |

Driver: Jett Turnbull
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Comments
Last start 8th (Fr8) over 2260m after racing wide at Bathurst, beaten 19 m by Shes Got A Reason (2:50.00) on August 12 at $9. At his previous start good run when 2nd (Fr8) over 2260m at Bathurst was 8th-16.43 at the bell, beaten a nose by Melfield Soryt (2:46.40) on July 29 at $16. Sure to be very competitive.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 12/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | R | Owen Shea | 2:01.1 | 8 |
| 19.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/10 | 29/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 1:58.5 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $16.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $2.25 |
| 1/10 | 08/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:55.9 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $3.10 |
| 3/10 | 24/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 1:57.9 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 10/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Turnbull | 0 |
| 28.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 11/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Good | M C Carroll | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Neil Day
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Comments
Last start 5th (Fr5) over 2270m at Riverina Paceway, beaten 9 m by Believe In Dreams (2:47.50) on July 28 at $7. Two runs back 5th (Fr3) over 1740m after showing early pace at Riverina Paceway was 3rd-4m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 6 m by Kings Fury (2:03.40) on December 19 at $15. Makes plenty of appeal.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 13/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Neil Day | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 28/07/2026 | 221 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | Neil Day | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 9.6L | $7.00 |
| 3/5 | 19/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Peter Mcrae | 0 |
| 36.7L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 1:54.2 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/12/2025 | 24 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $7.00 |
| 6/9 | 18/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | Peter Mcrae | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $7.50 |
| 1/10 | 04/11/2025 | 11 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Peter Mcrae | 1:57.0 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/10/2025 | 10 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 1:56.1 | 8 |
| 34.4L | $12.00 |
| 1/4 | 26/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Peter Mcrae | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Scott Hewitt
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Comments
Six-year-old mare is racing in fine form. Won her last two outings at this track and Riverina Paceway. Last start posted a big 11 m win after showing early speed, (Fr4) at this track (2:04.90) beating Lettys Reason in on August 4 at $3.20 at the bell was leading 3.3. In terrific form and is the one to beat again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 11.7L | $3.20 |
| 1/9 | 28/07/2026 | 18 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Scott Hewitt | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $4.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 17.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/10 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $1.70 |
| 3/10 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 7.7L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | James Locke | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 14.1L | $21.00 |
| 4/4 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Nicholas Hargraves | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | N M Hargraves | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Micallef
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Alabama Lioness at this track over 1720m on August 4 at $14. Then a handy effort when a close second after a quick start, behind Stinson at Albury over 1770m on August 11 at $2.40. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.40 |
| 6/10 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 19.5L | $14.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Blake Micallef | 1:53.4 | 4 |
| 5.4L | $34.00 |
| 4/10 | 14/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 13.6L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $6.50 |
| 3/10 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $2.50 |
| 2/5 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Blake Micallef | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 29/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Todd Day | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Turnbull
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Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 2.25 m after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Dubbo (2:05.70) beating Theycallmebruce in on July 3 at $8.50 at the bell was 3rd-5.4. Hard to leave out on current form. Worth including.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 03/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/10 | 25/06/2026 | 4 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | W | Jett Turnbull | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 21/06/2026 | 9 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Owen Shea | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/9 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Owen Shea | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 13.2L | $9.50 |
| 6/9 | 29/05/2026 | 3 | NR 46 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 14.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/10 | 26/05/2026 | 11 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $9.00 |
| 5/9 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 7.4L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 11.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Hurst
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr8) over 1730m at Bathurst, beaten 15 m by Riviere (2:05.40) on August 12 at $23. Two runs back 7th (Fr3) over 1730m at Bathurst was 6th-11.99 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Shaun Shannon (2:05.50) on August 5 at $26. May find this too tough.
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 | 12/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | R | Olivia Frisby | 1:56.6 | 8 |
| 15.8L | $23.00 |
| 7/10 | 05/08/2026 | 12 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Matthew Atkinson | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 24/07/2026 | 9 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Fast | Nathan Hurst | 2:02.3 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $1.60 |
| 4/9 | 15/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Nathan Hurst | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 08/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Nathan Hurst | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | Owen Shea | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J D Reynolds | 0 |
| 7.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Hurst | 0 |
| 23.9L | $0.00 |