03:50 bathurst Monday 2nd March 2026

SCORCHED LANE (3) gets a change of rider and has been freshened up since finishing eighth over 1m at Sapphire Coast last start. Expected to bounce back. AFLOAT (1) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1m at Newcastle, beaten 4 lengths into fourth. Faces an easier assignment so he is a major player. SIR TUA (4) finished third at Wyong two runs back but was less effective last time over 1m at Canberra, finishing 3 lengths back in seventh after being prominent at the bend. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he has the ability to mix it with them. TOKYO QUEEN (8) is back from a break of five months. Raced below par at her only appearance last prep when ninth over 6½f at Dubbo. Looks a strong top-three prospect.