BathurstTue, July 28, 2026

NOCTUA (7) was in the money two starts back at Sapphire Coast but couldn't back it up last time when tenth, beaten 7 lengths, at Canberra Acton over 5f87yards after being in the firing line on the corner. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. GAIL JEANETTE (2) bounced back last start and landed the prize by a nose after being in the firing line on the turn as public elect over 5f at Dubbo. Finds a suitable race and can build on that solid recent effort. GOLDEN VADER (10) will find this easier than last start when she gave away a big start and never threatened, finishing 11th over 5½f at Rosehill. That effort came on the back of a minor placing in a at Tamworth. Anticipating sharp improvement. RILEYCAT (5) returns after a lay-off of five months. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 6f at Canberra. Can make her presence felt.