Parkes Race 3 - Nella Contracting Pace
STUDLEIGH STARLITE (5) went back last start then worked home fairly to finish 18 metres from the winner in eighth at Bathurst over 2260m, that effort following a good third at Bathurst the run prior. Leading hope if anywhere near her best. LOYOLA GOLF (8) continued his impressive run of recent efforts last time out when runner-up over 1720m at Dubbo, beaten a head. May need luck at some stage extracting from the inside of the second row. His recent form is good enough to put him right in the finish. CLARENDEN VINTAGE (9) is better than his last-start ninth over 1635m at Temora. CHILLAX (1) should not have any excuses from the favourable draw.

Driver: James Dean
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1720m at Dubbo beaten 9 m by Hazza Is Watching (2:06.60) in NR 37 to 39 on February 20 at $12. Before that, 9th (Sr1) over 1730m at Bathurst beaten 22 m by Layla Shannon (2:05.30) in NR up to 47 on January 30 at $31. Capable of testing this field.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 20/02/2026 | 21 | NR 37 to 39 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | J A Dean | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $12.00 |
| 9/9 | 30/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $10,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | J A Dean | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 22.5L | $31.00 |
| 1/9 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | J A Dean | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 09/01/2026 | 23 | NR up to 37 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | J A Dean | 1:57.1 | 8 |
| 25.8L | $17.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/12/2025 | 110 | NR up to 37 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | J A Dean | 1:58.4 | 7 |
| 18.2L | $31.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J A Dean | 0 |
| 6.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J A Dean | 0 |
| 18.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 29/08/2025 | 7 | NR 36 to 39 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | J A Dean | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $9.00 |

Driver: Justin Reynolds
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr3) over 2260m after showing early speed at Bathurst, well beaten by Follow The Eclipse (2:47.70) in NR up to 47 on February 18 at $26. At the start before 4th (Fr3) over 1730m after showing early speed at Bathurst, at the bell was leading 2.18 beaten 12 m by Absolute Weapon (2:07.10) in NR up to 48 on February 4 at $9.50. One of the contenders if at his best.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 18/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | J D Reynolds | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 126.7L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/02/2026 | 5 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | J D Reynolds | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 30/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $10,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | J D Reynolds | 1:55.8 | 6 |
| 18.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 41 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | J D Reynolds | 1:59.5 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $34.00 |
| 1/9 | 09/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 37 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | J D Reynolds | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 10/10 | 26/12/2025 | 198 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | J D Reynolds | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 26.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J D Reynolds | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 26/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J D Reynolds | 0 |
| 38.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr3) over 1720m at Dubbo beaten 14 m by Butter Cup (2:04.70) in NR 40 to 43 on February 20 at $51. At the run before 4th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early pace at Young, at the bell was 4th-4 beaten 2 m by Nixsun (2:07.60) in NR 39 to 43 on February 17 at $3.40. One to consider as his best is good enough.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 20/02/2026 | 3 | NR 40 to 43 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Jason Turnbull | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 14.0L | $51.00 |
| 4/10 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | NR 39 to 43 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Jason Turnbull | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $3.40 |
| 6/10 | 03/02/2026 | 18 | NR 40 to 44 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Emma Turnbull | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $61.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/01/2026 | 4 | NR 40 to 41 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Emma Turnbull | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 12/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Jason Turnbull | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $1.28 |
| 3/9 | 07/01/2026 | 12 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Fast | Jason Turnbull | 2:00.8 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $61.00 |
| 5/6 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jason Turnbull | 0 |
| 10.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 22/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Good | J R Rusten | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mat Rue
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early pace at Dubbo, beaten 9 m by Hazza Is Watching (2:06.60) in NR 37 to 39 on February 20 at $10. Showed ability the race before when she posted a big 3 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr3) at Canberra (2:11.50) beating Paddy Mach in NR up to 40 on February 9 at $3 at the bell was leading 3.2. Forward performance expected.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 20/02/2026 | 11 | NR 37 to 39 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | J T Hewitt | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 9.9L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/02/2026 | 5 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $3.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/02/2026 | 19 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | J A Dean | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 21.2L | $81.00 |
| 7/9 | 16/01/2026 | 30 | NR 37 to 39 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Mat Rue | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 36.1L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Mat Rue | 0 |
| 11.8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 17/12/2025 | 12 | NR up to 37 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Mat Rue | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 19.2L | $10.00 |
| 7/10 | 05/12/2025 | 3 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Mat Rue | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 18.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Mat Rue | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jake Davis
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into eighth after being driven well back, behind Follow The Eclipse at Bathurst over 2260m in a NR up to 47 on February 18 at $81. Raced better the start before that with a solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr6) over 1730m at Bathurst, beaten 20 m by Layla Shannon (2:03.70) in NR 38 to 42 on January 9 at $13. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 18/02/2026 | 40 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Jake Davis | 1:59.4 | 8 |
| 18.3L | $81.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/01/2026 | 9 | NR 38 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jake Davis | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 20.2L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 31/12/2025 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Fast | Jake Davis | 2:01.3 | 3 |
| 12.6L | $4.00 |
| 3/10 | 26/12/2025 | 7 | NR 39 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | Jake Davis | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $7.50 |
| 6/10 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | NR 39 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Olivia Frisby | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $12,240.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Olivia Frisby | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $19.00 |
| 7/9 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Olivia Frisby | 0 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 10/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jake Davis | 0 |
| 15.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Phoebe Betts
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 1720m at Dubbo beaten 15 m by Butter Cup (2:04.70) in NR 40 to 43 on February 20 at $26. Two runs back 4th (Fr3) over 2000m after showing early pace at Blayney beaten 24 m by Potter (2:30.40) in NR up to 50 on February 15 at $19. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 20/02/2026 | 5 | NR 40 to 43 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | B J Medlyn | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 15.6L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 15/02/2026 | 25 | NR up to 50 | $14,280.00 | Blayney | 2000m | Fast | B J Medlyn | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 24.9L | $19.00 |
| 8/10 | 21/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | B J Medlyn | 2:00.7 | 6 |
| 12.4L | $126.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Fast | Mat Rue | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 31/12/2025 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Fast | B J Medlyn | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $34.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/12/2025 | 56 | NR 39 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | Mat Rue | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 19.7L | $21.00 |
| 3/3 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Good | B J Medlyn | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 07/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Forbes | 1680m | Good | B J Medlyn | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 8th (Sr4) over 1720m at Young was 6th-7.4 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Nixsun (2:07.60) in NR 39 to 43 on February 17 at $41. Before that 6th (Sr2) over 1635m at Temora, at the bell was 6th-9 beaten 17 m by Johnnys Blue (2:00.50) in NR 40 to 43 on February 10 at $31. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | NR 39 to 43 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Mark Hewitt | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 17.2L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 43 | $6,940.00 | Temora | 1635m | Fast | Nic Horan | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 17.8L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/02/2026 | 15 | NR 45 to 47 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Mark Hewitt | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 34.2L | $34.00 |
| 2/10 | 19/01/2026 | 7 | NR 42 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Junee | 1760m | Fast | Mark Hewitt | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/01/2026 | 5 | NR 43 to 44 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | W J Cassell | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/9 | 07/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Fast | Paula Sapio | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $14.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Mark Hewitt | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Blake Micallef | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jett Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple of starts; Finished a narrow second behind Butter Cup at Dubbo over 1720m NR 40 to 43 last start. Before that was beaten 4.5 metres fourth at Bathurst over 1730m in NR 40 to 47 on February 11. Going well and looks set to feature.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 20/02/2026 | 9 | NR 40 to 43 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $1.30 |
| 4/9 | 11/02/2026 | 8 | NR 40 to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | M J Atkinson | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/02/2026 | 18 | NR 40 to 44 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | M J Atkinson | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $51.00 |
| 1/9 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | NR 37 to 39 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 9.6L | $2.50 |
| 2/9 | 09/01/2026 | 31 | NR up to 37 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.55 |
| 1/7 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jett Turnbull | 0 |
| 11.8L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 09/12/2025 | 9 | NR 39 to 41 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Owen Shea | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 31.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 27/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | D J Murphy | 0 |
| 7.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Olivia Frisby
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into ninth after a quick start, behind Johnnys Blue at Temora over 1635m in a NR 40 to 43 on February 10 at $2.30. Raced better the start before that with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early pace at Young, at the bell was leading 4.4 beaten a neck by Rip Jackson (2:05.10) in NR 40 to 44 on February 3 at $2.30. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 43 | $6,940.00 | Temora | 1635m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 82.7L | $2.30 |
| 2/10 | 03/02/2026 | 18 | NR 40 to 44 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/8 | 16/01/2026 | 46 | NR 42 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $3.10 |
| 2/8 | 01/12/2025 | 2 | NR up to 40 | $3,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 29/11/2025 | 4 | 5 LIFETIME WINS | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/11/2025 | 8 | NR up to 40 | $4,500.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $3.80 |
| 3/4 | 05/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Jason Kittel | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 22/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Jason Kittel | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 |

Driver: Laura Rusten
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr2) over 1720m at Dubbo beaten 40 m by Butter Cup (2:04.70) in NR 40 to 43 on February 20 at $51. Two runs back 3rd (Fr6) over 1720m after showing early speed at Young was leading by 2.2 at the bell, beaten 4 m by My Latin Lady (2:06.30) in NR 44 to 47 on February 17 at $17. Will find this tough.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 20/02/2026 | 3 | NR 40 to 43 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Emma Turnbull | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 40.5L | $51.00 |
| 3/9 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | NR 44 to 47 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Jason Turnbull | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 4.2L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 03/02/2026 | 18 | NR 40 to 44 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Jason Turnbull | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 11.7L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/01/2026 | 4 | NR 40 to 41 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Jason Turnbull | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $4.00 |
| 3/9 | 12/01/2026 | 5 | NR 40 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Jason Turnbull | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Fast | Emma Turnbull | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $18.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jason Turnbull | 0 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 22/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Good | L A Rusten | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |