Shortest win price
Gosh Almighty (10)
2.80
Welcome to Bathurst for the Away Trainer Of The Year Jarrod Austin (Bm66) over 2000m on a Soft5 track under fine skies, set to jump at 4:25 pm AEDT. Looking at the win market order, Gosh Almighty holds down the shortest quote, closely followed by Prefer Diamonds, Kosuke, Tavijewel, Godwits, Coto De Caza, Jessandi, and Lady Tino rounding out the group. Punters searching through the form lines have plenty to weigh up over this middle distance test in central New South Wales, with several runners arriving here off contrasting recent campaigns across the state.
Taking a closer look at the form behind those shorter prices, Gosh Almighty comes in following a courageous effort when finishing second in a 2000m event at Kembla Grange, and sticking to this trip is considered a positive. Prefer Diamonds lines up after finishing ninth over 1800m on a soft deck at Randwick, where the stable runner went home tamely but is expected to find a few lengths here. Meanwhile, Tavijewel enters third-up after being just nabbed when making all over 1600m at Orange, suggesting this step up in distance will suit the Barry Wall-trained galloper. Kosuke failed to threaten from a wide draw over 2300m at Newcastle and now drops back in trip for G McFarlane.
Examining the remaining angles in the race, Lady Tino maps as the leader in the speed groups, while Tavijewel pushes forward to race on-pace, and Gosh Almighty settles off-pace. Other backmarkers like Coto De Caza, Godwits, Jessandi, and Prefer Diamonds will look to flash home late, with Coto De Caza, Godwits, and Jessandi all recording the fastest overall finishing sectionals last start. Punters weighing up all these historical puzzles will find plenty of intriguing narratives as the field heads to the barriers.
Shortest win price
Gosh Almighty (10)
2.80
Most career wins
Tavijewel
6-3-4 from 39 starts
Back left · leaders right
Backmarker
Offmidfield
Midfield
Offpace
Leader
Kosuke · Negative
Cold J/T Combo
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Coto De Caza · Positive
Fast Finisher
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Godwits · Positive
Fast Finisher
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Jessandi · Positive
Fast Finisher
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Career
20: 2-3-0
Rating · IRD
81
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
5: 1-0-0
Second-up
4: 0-1-0
Third-up
4: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
2: 1-0-0
Track Gosford
3: 0-1-0
Track Kempsey
1: 0-0-0
Track Eagle Farm
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1300m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
2: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
2: 0-0-0
Going Soft
8: 0-3-0
Going Good
10: 2-0-0
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 8% POT in L100 Runners
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 12%
Early Splits
Negative
Out of races with slow early tempos
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Long time since last saluted. Failed to threaten (wide draw) at Newcastle over longer test. Switching to 2000m. Others more persuasive.
ILB
At $11.00 didn't threaten when 11th last run at Newcastle. Not without a chance.
RP
Was tailed off at Newcastle over 1m3½f (handicap) last month; not threatened the judge of late; this line-up contains some strong opposition so not hard to turn elsewhere; also engaged in race 1 at Taree.
RSIS
Odds of 10/1 and weakened to finish 11th last time at Newcastle.
Career
32: 3-6-3
Rating · IRD
100
Speed map
Offmidfield
First-up
5: 0-1-1
Second-up
4: 0-0-0
Third-up
4: 1-1-1
Fourth-up
3: 1-1-0
Track Wyong
2: 2-0-0
Track Randwick
3: 0-0-0
Track Hawkesbury
3: 0-1-0
Distance 1890m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2200m
2: 0-1-0
Distance 2400m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
17: 3-5-2
Going Heavy
3: 0-0-1
Going Soft
12: 0-1-0
Fast Finisher
Positive
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -24% POT in their L100 Races
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
AAP
Last success was 23 Nov 2024. Fair way from the winner but battled home into second at Tamworth. First time around Bathurst. Wait for him to show something.
ILB
Good performance to run into 2nd beaten by just short of 4 1/2L last time at Tamworth. Has a great burst of speed late. Good chance and definitely has claims.
RP
Ran well enough to finish second at 20-1 over 1m2½f at Tamworth (handicap) last month; not seen the winners' enclosure for a while now (last win in 2024); also engaged in race 1 at Taree.
RSIS
Put in a competitive run when placing 2nd beaten by almost 4 1/2L last run at Tamworth. Has a great burst of pace late. Should go close.
Career
24: 5-2-1
Rating · IRD
99
Speed map
Leader
First-up
3: 1-0-0
Second-up
2: 0-0-0
Third-up
2: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-0
Track Scone
1: 0-0-0
Track Warren
2: 0-0-1
Track Carinda
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1000m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
4: 0-0-0
Distance 1312m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
9: 2-0-0
Going Heavy
2: 0-1-0
Going Soft
8: 1-0-1
Fast Finisher
Positive
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Rider
Negative
Negative rider change today
Trainer Form
Positive
In form stable, out performing market expectations 36%
Draw Suits
Positive
Well drawn inside
Track Exp
Positive
Knows this track well
Improver
Positive
Poised to improve on recent form here
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Stuck to his guns to fill the minors at Dubbo. Won't want it too wet but won only other time at Bathurst. Well into preparation now. Danger.
ILB
Amongst the placegetters when 2nd last time at Dubbo and gets the perfect alley. Will be trying to topple them late. Showing improvement in recent outings. Definite winning chance.
RP
Finishing second was a good effort two weeks ago (Dubbo) over 1m3f (handicap); has winning track form.
RSIS
Came in 2nd last run at Dubbo and will appreciate a good draw. Will be motoring home late. Form has been improving over recent runs. Gets some weight taken off. Good chance in this.
Career
56: 4-5-7
Rating · IRD
70
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
7: 0-0-0
Second-up
6: 0-1-1
Third-up
6: 1-0-1
Fourth-up
6: 1-0-1
Track Newcastle
8: 0-1-1
Track Wagga
1: 0-0-0
Track Randwick
4: 0-0-0
Distance 1300m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1500m
6: 0-1-1
Distance 1550m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
30: 4-2-5
Going Heavy
7: 0-0-0
Going Soft
17: 0-2-2
Fast Finisher
Positive
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Jockey Booking
Negative
Jess Del Frari current POT is 39% below Career Avg.
Trainer Career
Negative
Trainer Career S/R is 10%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 25%
Rider Poor SR
Negative
Jockey underperforming market expectations by 46% in L100 rides
Early Splits
Negative
Out of races with slow early tempos
Awkward Draw
Negative
Would have liked a better draw
AAP
Not far away in the Forbes Cup three back. Okay in the three-horse affair at Grenfell. Claiming apprentice engaged again. Place.
ILB
Ran well when 2nd last time at Grenfell but rising in weight. Likely to get back in the field. Pass at this stage.
RP
Not beaten too far (just under 2l) over 1m½f at Grenfell (handicap) last month; hasn't won for a while.
RSIS
In the money when 2nd last start at Grenfell but will have to carry extra weight. Will be giving the leaders a big start.
Career
31: 5-4-3
Rating · IRD
79
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
5: 2-0-0
Second-up
4: 1-0-0
Third-up
3: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
3: 0-0-1
Track Orange
4: 0-1-1
Track Moonee Valley
1: 0-0-0
Track Mudgee
3: 0-1-0
Distance 1200m
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1212m
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1300m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
19: 4-3-2
Going Heavy
2: 0-0-1
Going Soft
9: 1-1-0
Trainer Career
Negative
Trainer Career S/R is 6%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -51% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 42%
Trainer ROI
Negative
Trainers runners currently losing 46% Profit on Turnover
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 12%
Slow Early LS
Negative
Speed data from recent runs suggests slower early splits on avg
Draw Suits
Positive
Well drawn inside
Wet To Dry
Negative
Coming from a wet to dry (Heavy 8 to Good 4) track may prove difficult
AAP
Winless since 19 Nov 2024. In the minor spoils but still well held at Dubbo. Coming back in distance. Needs to lift again here.
ILB
Put in a competitive run when placing 3rd last time at Dubbo on a heavy track and has a positive gate. Should muster plenty of early speed. Respect the betting.
RP
Finished behind Godwits over 1m3f at Dubbo (handicap) when beaten 4½l in third two weeks ago; might have a say.
RSIS
Made some ground late when 3rd beaten by nearly 4 1/2L last run at Dubbo and has a good draw. Should be going forward early.
Career
37: 5-6-3
Rating · IRD
100
Speed map
Offmidfield
First-up
6: 0-0-0
Second-up
5: 0-1-1
Third-up
4: 2-1-0
Fourth-up
4: 1-1-1
Track Goulburn
6: 3-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
1: 1-0-0
Track Randwick
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
7: 1-3-0
Distance 1500m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
10: 3-1-1
Going Good
18: 3-3-1
Going Heavy
6: 1-2-1
Going Soft
13: 1-1-1
Primed
Positive
Fitter here racing on a quick back up
AAP
On a quick back-up. On pace, boxed away behind tearaway winner at Canberra over this trip. Winner at only other start at Bathurst. A few runs under her belt this campaign, can challenge again.
ILB
On a short back up. Did well when 2nd last time at Canberra. Going well this campaign.
RP
Has won at this course; was on the premises (runner-up, beaten just over 2l) at Canberra last week upped to this trip; competitive shout.
RSIS
Racing on a quick back up. Ran 2nd last run at Canberra.
Career
19: 2-0-5
Rating · IRD
95
Speed map
Backmarker
First-up
3: 0-0-0
Second-up
2: 0-0-1
Third-up
2: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
2: 1-0-0
Track Kembla Grange
1: 0-0-0
Track Nowra
2: 0-0-1
Track Rosehill
2: 0-0-1
Distance 1500m
4: 2-0-1
Distance 1600m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1800m
3: 0-0-1
Going Good
9: 1-0-4
Going Heavy
4: 0-0-1
Going Soft
6: 1-0-0
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -21% POT in their L100 Races
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 11% POT in L100 Runners
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Win Drought
Negative
Not won for a while
Weight Rise
Negative
Carrying 6kg more than LS
AAP
Went home tamely on a soft deck at Randwick at $31. Can find a few lengths here.
ILB
Folded up in the straight when 9th last time at Randwick. Has the talent to rebound quickly and competing at a lower grade. Has to carry more weight this time. Has strong claims.
RP
Finished ninth of 12 over 1m1f at Randwick (handicap) 13 days ago; others appeal more with this looking like a hot contest.
RSIS
Couldn't maintain the pace when 9th last start at Randwick. Giving another go here and challenged by less formidable competitors. Has very good closing pace. Rises in weight. Serious contender.
Career
39: 6-3-4
Rating · IRD
92
Speed map
Leader
First-up
5: 1-0-0
Second-up
4: 0-0-1
Third-up
2: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-0
Track Goulburn
2: 0-1-0
Track Ipswich
2: 0-0-0
Track Gatton
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1350m
3: 1-0-0
Distance 1375m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1512m
1: 1-0-0
Going Good
16: 3-1-3
Going Heavy
5: 1-0-0
Going Soft
15: 1-1-1
Increased Dist
Positive
Distance rise from last start
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Just nabbed after making all at Orange. Ready to peak third-up. Key player.
ILB
On a short turnaround. Right up there last time at Orange. One of the punters top hopes.
RP
Respectable effort finishing third (beaten a nose) at Orange over 1m (handicap) last week; he has a shout if duplicating the form of his most recent win.
RSIS
On a quick back up. Close to a win last start at Orange. Gets a chance against these.
Career
12: 2-1-2
Rating · IRD
81
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 1-0-0
Track Sapphire Coast
3: 1-0-1
Track Cootamundra
1: 1-0-0
Track Goulburn
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1000m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1435m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1500m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
5: 1-1-1
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
6: 1-0-1
Solid Run LS
Positive
Won last start
Drawn Poorly
Negative
Unfavourable barrier draw
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Honest type who won from just off the pace-setters at Cootamundra. On pacer from good yard and ready for a crack at something longer now. Threat.
ILB
Displayed a good turn of foot when winning last run at Cootamundra but competing in a higher grade.
RP
Scored by a slim margin in a conditions race (Cootamundra) 12 days ago; has strong claims.
RSIS
Finished with purpose when winning last start at Cootamundra but up against a higher level of opposition.
Career
5: 0-2-0
Rating · IRD
86
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
1: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Kembla Grange
4: 0-2-0
Track Illawarra Grange
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1300m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
2: 0-1-0
Going Good
5: 0-2-0
Trainer Career
Negative
Trainer Career S/R is 4%
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 47%
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Ready To Fire
Positive
Shown something in last few runs
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Courageous effort in the 3yo+ Plate (C1) at Kembla Grange over this trip. Sticking to this trip a positive. Makes strong appeal.
ILB
Finished amongst the placegetters when 2nd beaten by 1L last run at Kembla Grange. Modest hope.
RP
Has taken a step forward the last twice; on the premises when runner-up of 13 in a conditions race (Kembla Grange) upped to this distance last month; trainer has been going through a quiet spell.
RSIS
Rattled home nicely into 2nd beaten by 1L last time at Kembla Grange.