Forbes Race 1 - Robert & Rosemary Lee Memorial
JUST HOME GROWN NZ (4) produced a strong performance last start when he battled on bravely to just miss out over 2040m at Parkes. Meets a similar line up and he can take this out. REASON TO PARTY (8) ran fourth last start at Parkes over 2040m, beaten 4 metres. Capable of playing a major role so has to be respected. MARABELLE (1) is in the mix following a fourth at her most recent appearance over 2040m at Parkes. DESIDERIO (9) is also in contention although the draw makes his job a bit tougher.

Driver: Tony Higgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 2040m at Parkes beaten 5.5 m by Captain Llanfair (2:34.70) in NR up to 47 on April 24 at $7. Before that, was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 2040m at Parkes, beaten 35 m by Smooth Chakra (2:33.50) in 0-1 WIN on April 17 at $23. Certainly worth another chance.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Fast | Tony Higgs | 2:02.0 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Fast | Tony Higgs | 2:01.1 | 6 |
| 36.2L | $23.00 |
| 8/10 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Tony Higgs | 2:01.0 | 5 |
| 7.7L | $2.50 |
| 2/10 | 04/04/2026 | 8 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Tony Higgs | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 27/03/2026 | 30 | NR 46 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Tony Higgs | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 16.4L | $81.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Tony Higgs | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 14.4L | $18.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Tony Higgs | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Tony Higgs | 0 |
| 45.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ella Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 2040m at Parkes beaten 8 m by Captain Llanfair (2:34.70) in NR up to 47 on April 24 at $3.80. At the run before 4th (Sr3) over 1660m at Parkes, at the bell was 6th-12.9 beaten 5 m by Enzed Flyer (2:03.60) in NR 36 to 39 on April 17 at $26. Encouraging effort last start and is open to further improvement.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Fast | Ella Turnbull | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $3.80 |
| 4/10 | 17/04/2026 | 16 | NR 36 to 39 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Ella Turnbull | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |
| 10/10 | 01/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Isobel Ross | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $71.00 |
| 10/10 | 25/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Emma Turnbull | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 23.1L | $31.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | E G Turnbull | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $51.00 |
| 3/10 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Fast | E G Turnbull | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 20.9L | $18.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | E G Turnbull | 0 |
| 24.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 30/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 36.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jorja Rusten
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 2040m at Parkes beaten 6 m by Get Up Betty (2:34.80) in NR up to 47 on April 24 at $13. Top chance in this line-up.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Fast | Jorja Rusten | 2:02.1 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/04/2026 | 33 | NR 40 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Jorja Rusten | 2:00.7 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $51.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Good | Jorja Rusten | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 15/03/2026 | 9 | NR 40 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | J R Rusten | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | J R Rusten | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $34.00 |
| 3/10 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | J R Rusten | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 17.4L | $61.00 |
| 7/9 | 20/02/2026 | 5 | NR 40 to 43 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | T G Rusten | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 19.3L | $151.00 |
| 2/5 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Good | Darryle Rusten | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Medlyn
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Enzed Flyer at Parkes over 1660m in a NR 36 to 39 on April 17 at $7. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing third behind Sweet Sweet Tooth at Parkes over 2040m in a NR up to 47 on April 24 at $6.50. Winning prospects.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Fast | Mat Rue | 2:02.4 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $6.50 |
| 7/10 | 17/04/2026 | 56 | NR 36 to 39 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Mat Rue | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/5 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Blake Medlyn | 0 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 20/02/2026 | 5 | NR 37 to 39 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | B J Medlyn | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 28.6L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/02/2026 | 30 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Blayney | 2000m | Fast | B J Medlyn | 2:01.7 | 3 |
| 28.0L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 16/01/2026 | 109 | NR 40 to 41 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | B J Medlyn | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 18.4L | $10.00 |
| 1/4 | 04/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Forbes | 1680m | Good | B J Medlyn | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 29/09/2025 | 7 | W Also eligible 3yo+ NR45 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:54.6 | 9 |
| 17.1L | $7.00 |

Driver: Graham Betts
Stats
Comments
Backs up a couple of days after he didn't show much 5th (Fr4) over 2040m at Parkes beaten 13 m by Phantom Star (2:31.80) in NR up to 47 on April 24 at $34. Before that 6th (Sr3) over 1660m at Parkes, at the bell was 8th-26.2 beaten 18 m by Milliondollar Kiss (2:04.00) in NR up to 35 on April 17 at $9.50. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Fast | Graham Betts | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/04/2026 | 21 | NR up to 35 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Thomas Pay | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 18.7L | $9.50 |
| 6/10 | 27/03/2026 | 12 | NR up to 39 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Thomas Pay | 2:00.4 | 6 |
| 35.1L | $5.00 |
| 8/10 | 15/03/2026 | 58 | NR 36 to 39 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Thomas Pay | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 17.4L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 36 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Jake Betts | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.00 |
| 9/10 | 09/01/2026 | 9 | NR 38 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jake Betts | 1:55.0 | 7 |
| 39.8L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 29/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J A Betts | 0 |
| 22.8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 15/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | P A Betts | 0 |
| 22.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Claire Judd
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr6) over 2040m at Parkes, beaten 8 m by Get Up Betty (2:34.80) in NR up to 47 on April 24 at $21. Two runs back 3rd (Fr1) over 1660m at Parkes was 3rd-6.8 at the bell, beaten 2.5 m by Rockin Sweet (2:04.50) in NR 40 to 42 on April 17 at $5. Prefer to see some form back on the board.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Fast | Claire Judd | 2:02.1 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Claire Judd | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/04/2026 | 4 | NR 39 to 44 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Claire Judd | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 17.6L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 06/04/2026 | 5 | NR 42 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Temora | 1635m | Fast | Claire Judd | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 16.9L | $14.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Claire Judd | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $19.00 |
| 9/10 | 24/03/2026 | 9 | NR 40 to 44 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | C M Judd | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | C M Judd | 0 |
| 19L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Wade Judd | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Olivia Frisby
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr2) over 2040m at Parkes, beaten 4 m by Sweet Sweet Tooth (2:35.10) in NR up to 47 on April 24 at $5. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr6) over 1660m at Parkes, at the bell was 9th-16 beaten 10 m by Hazza Is Watching (2:04.90) in NR 43 to 47 on April 17 at $21. Expecting a better run this time.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Fast | Olivia Frisby | 2:02.4 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 47 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Olivia Frisby | 2:01.1 | 6 |
| 10.7L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/04/2026 | 14 | NR 45 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Olivia Frisby | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 27/03/2026 | 9 | NR 46 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Phoebe Betts | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 47.8L | $6.00 |
| 8/10 | 18/03/2026 | 12 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Mat Rue | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $41.00 |
| 3/10 | 06/03/2026 | 16 | NR 44 to 47 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Olivia Frisby | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Olivia Frisby | 0 |
| 14.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Olivia Frisby | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr2) over 2040m at Parkes, beaten 8 m by Get Up Betty (2:34.80) in NR up to 47 on April 24 at $4.20. Before that, 10th (Sr3) over 2125m at Penrith, beaten 25 m by Tigerlicious (2:36.40) in NR up to 47 on April 9 at $18. Rates highly on best form and can bounce back.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 24/04/2026 | 15 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Fast | Nathan Turnbull | 2:02.1 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $4.20 |
| 10/10 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 26.7L | $18.00 |
| 6/10 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 26/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 20/03/2026 | 4 | NR up to 47 | $10,000.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 29.3L | $26.00 |
| 2/9 | 16/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Bankstown | 1740m | Heavy | Will Rixon | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J N Douglass | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 99/9 | 23/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pinjarra | 2185m | Good | W Justins | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Atkinson
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr2) over 2040m at Parkes beaten 13 m by Phantom Star (2:31.80) in NR up to 47 on April 24 at $3. At the run before 5th (Sr1) over 1770m at Canberra, beaten 10 m by Valdezz (2:10.30) in NR up to 48 on April 13 at $10. Genuine threat on his best form.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 24/04/2026 | 11 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Fast | Nathan Turnbull | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $3.00 |
| 5/9 | 13/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Matthew Atkinson | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 10.9L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 06/04/2026 | 6 | NR 42 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Temora | 1635m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $2.60 |
| 3/10 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Junee | 1760m | Fast | Matthew Atkinson | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 24/03/2026 | 12 | NR 45 to 47 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 7/10 | 12/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 16.8L | $26.00 |
| 2/6 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jett Turnbull | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Turnbull | 0 |
| 13.3L | $0.00 |