Harness Racing - Australia & New Zealand
Nutrien Bathurst Graduate Heats 19th August Pace
Bathurst · Wednesday 5 August 2026 · Race 2 · 1730
Fat Tony’s AI picks
1. 6. The Swift One
Fat Tony says: She’s the one — in form, track lover, expect a late pounce. Back her.
2. 10. Bettor Keppel
I like Keppel for a placing — pace and form give her every chance. Small each-way play.
3. 9. Betting Ranger
Ranger’ll sprint home from the front/inside — gutsy performance coming, mark him down.
4. 5. Pas De Cheval
Old pro, dangerous when she shows speed. Can sneak a top-four if things go tidy.
5. 8. Grayson Red
Grayson’s been honest — handy recent runs, grab him for exotics if you want a solid runner-up.
Runners and racing form
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey / driver | Trainer | Win odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoppalongpog | Fr1 | Blake Medlyn | Mat Rue | 10 |
| 2 | Rikibreal | Fr2 | Jason Hewitt | Luke Battle | 6 |
| 3 | Better Shush | Fr3 | Ella Turnbull | Josh Turnbull | 12 |
| 4 | Ibbin Nadia | Fr4 | Jett Turnbull | Steve Turnbull | 8.5 |
| 5 | Pas De Cheval | Fr5 | Amanda Turnbull | Steve Turnbull | 8.5 |
| 6 | The Swift One | Fr6 | Vaughan Duncan | Darrell Dwyer | 3 |
| 7 | Saint Veran | Fr7 | Luke McCarthy | Mitch Turnbull | 17 |
| 8 | Grayson Red | Fr8 | Paula Sapio | Mat Rue | 13 |
| 9 | Betting Ranger | Sr1 | Angela Hurst | A R Bellach | 6.5 |
| 10 | Bettor Keppel | Sr2 | Chloe Formosa | Mitch Turnbull | 15 |
Race preview
BETTING RANGER (9) ran fifth last start at this track over 1730m, beaten 7 metres. Will enjoy a pretty soft run from this draw, with the sprint lane to play a big role. Has the class to take this out. BETTER SHUSH (3) ran sixth last start at this track over 1730m, beaten 9 metres. Expect him to be prominent. THE SWIFT ONE (6) is looming as a real threat after a better effort last start, finishing second at this track over 1730m. BETTOR KEPPEL (10) cannot be left out after solid recent performances, the latest a sound fifth at this track over 1730m. Include in exotic bets.