Parkes Race 6 - Waratah Heat
ALWAYS LIGHTNING (2) has the hoof on the till after placing in three of his last four starts at Bathurst, finishing just over 3m from the winner as runner-up last week. Should have no excuses from this advantageous draw. Gets his chance to break through. PRINCESS BALLERINA (3) showed good improvement second-up, coming from the back row to go under narrowly at Bathurst. Open to further progression and draws well. ROCKET ME (6) made it two wins in a row at his latest appearance at Forbes, overcoming a back row draw in scoring by 3 metres after racing parked. Could deliver again. HARJAYBRO (9) is looming as a threat after adding to a string of top-four finishes by clocking in third at Albury last start.

Driver: Mat Rue
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1730m at Bathurst, at the bell was 3rd-4.08 beaten 3 m by Rockin In Paradise (2:07.10) in NR up to 52 on May 6 at $8. The good draw could see him break through.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 06/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Mat Rue | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $8.00 |
| 8/10 | 29/04/2026 | 42 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Mat Rue | 1:56.1 | 7 |
| 22.6L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Mat Rue | 0 |
| 16.4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 18/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | J T Hewitt | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $151.00 |
| 3/10 | 11/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Paula Sapio | 1:59.0 | 8 |
| 11.1L | $21.00 |
| 8/9 | 04/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Paula Sapio | 2:00.3 | 6 |
| 7.2L | $9.00 |
| 2/9 | 25/02/2026 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Paula Sapio | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J T Hewitt | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Isobel Ross
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Memphis Fury at Forbes over 1680m in a 4yo+ NR up to 60 on April 26. Then a handy effort when a close third behind The Rogue I Am at Bathurst over 1730m in a NR up to 65 M on May 13 at $23. Nice effort last time. Draws well and can progress further.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 13/05/2026 | 17 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Amanda Turnbull | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/04/2026 | 179 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Forbes | 1680m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | NTT | 5 |
| 12.0L | $1.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Amanda Turnbull | 0 |
| 37L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 29/10/2025 | 11 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Isobel Ross | 1:56.4 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $3.20 |
| 6/10 | 18/10/2025 | 11 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Isobel Ross | 1:51.3 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $41.00 |
| 4/9 | 07/10/2025 | 13 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Isobel Ross | 1:51.7 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/09/2025 | 21 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Isobel Ross | 1:54.3 | 7 |
| 17.9L | $81.00 |
| 5/10 | 03/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | Isobel Ross | 1:59.4 | 6 |
| 9.2L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Amanda Turnbull | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Phoebe Betts
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing seventh behind Capitalism at Forbes over 1680m in a NR up to 57 on May 3 at $6.50. Then a handy effort when a close second after showing early speed, behind Hazza Is Watching at Dubbo over 1720m in a NR up to 53 on May 8 at $310. Expected to feature.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 08/05/2026 | 5 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Phoebe Betts | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $310.00 |
| 7/10 | 03/05/2026 | 9 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Forbes | 1680m | Fast | Nathan Hurst | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/10 | 24/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Fast | Laura Rusten | 2:01.5 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $31.00 |
| 6/9 | 15/04/2026 | 11 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Phoebe Betts | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Phoebe Betts | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 21.1L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 27/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Phoebe Betts | 1:59.0 | 7 |
| 41.3L | $34.00 |
| 3/5 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Hurst | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 11/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | N P Hurst | 0 |
| 47.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Blythe
Stats
Comments
Racing in great heart. Last start won by 2 m after showing early speed, (Fr7) at Riverina Paceway (2:05.70) beating The Banker in NR 40 to 44 on May 5 at $8. Place best.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 05/05/2026 | 9 | NR 40 to 44 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Roger Strong | 1:56.3 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 26/04/2026 | 92 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Fast | Brent Blythe | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $23.00 |
| 3/5 | 20/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Brent Blythe | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 24/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Junee | 1760m | Fast | Brent Blythe | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 22.6L | $19.00 |
| 1/10 | 19/01/2026 | 9 | NR 40 to 41 | $6,940.00 | Junee | 1760m | Fast | Roger Strong | 2:01.2 | 5 |
| 2.7L | $23.00 |
| 4/9 | 10/01/2026 | 4 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Temora | 2000m | Fast | Brent Blythe | 2:01.9 | 6 |
| 21.2L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 06/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Temora | 1635m | Fast | Brent Blythe | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 29.0L | $23.00 |
| 4/5 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | R P Blythe | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Medlyn
Stats
Comments
Five-year-old entire is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Forbes and Young. Last start won by 3 m (Sr2) at Forbes (2:04.30) beating Excuse To Cullect in NR 44 to 48 on May 3 at $3.20 at the bell was leading 1.7. Could continue the winning form.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 03/05/2026 | 23 | NR 44 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Forbes | 1680m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $3.20 |
| 1/9 | 10/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Young | 2100m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 01/04/2026 | 17 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Blake Medlyn | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $23.00 |
| 8/10 | 15/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | D L Davis | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 8.7L | $4.40 |
| 2/10 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Fast | Mitch Turnbull | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 20.1L | $23.00 |
| 5/9 | 27/02/2026 | 70 | NR up to 38 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Mat Rue | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $8.50 |
| 5/7 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | D L Davis | 0 |
| 31.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | D L Davis | 0 |
| 7.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ella Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at Menangle was 7th-14.35 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Watermain Lady (1:52.10) in 4yo+ NR up to 60 on May 9 at $31. The run previous 6th (Sr1) over 2060m at Forbes, at the bell was 8th-12.6 beaten 6 m by Always Adorned (2:32.30) in NR up to 53 on May 3 at $11. Better placed.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 09/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 60 | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:52.1 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $31.00 |
| 6/10 | 03/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Forbes | 2060m | Fast | Olivia Frisby | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/04/2026 | 2 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Forbes | 1680m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | NTT | 4 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/10 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Fast | Mat Rue | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Ella Turnbull | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J R Lew | 0 |
| 14.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 10/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Ella Turnbull | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | E G Turnbull | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Justin Reynolds
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 3.5 m after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Dubbo (2:06.10) beating Limbo Lenny in NR 41 to 48 on May 8 at $5.50 at the bell was leading 4.1. Maybe a place.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 08/05/2026 | 5 | NR 41 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | J D Reynolds | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 03/05/2026 | 11 | NR 39 to 43 | $6,940.00 | Forbes | 1680m | Fast | J D Reynolds | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 22/04/2026 | 12 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | J D Reynolds | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $14.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/04/2026 | 14 | NR 39 to 44 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | J D Reynolds | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 29.4L | $23.00 |
| 8/9 | 27/03/2026 | 268 | NR 46 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | J D Reynolds | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 61.2L | $4.20 |
| 2/7 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Travis Bullock | 0 |
| 11.7L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 02/07/2025 | 5 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | J D Reynolds | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | John O'shea | 0 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackson Painting
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Watermain Lady at Coolamon over 1760m in a 4yo+ NR up to 60 on April 26 at $34. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Pirani Princess at Albury over 1770m in a 4yo+ NR up to 60 on May 1 at $17. Contender.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 01/05/2026 | 5 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $17.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/04/2026 | 12 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/04/2026 | 8 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 06/04/2026 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Temora | 1635m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $1.75 |
| 3/10 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Junee | 1760m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/10 | 24/03/2026 | 82 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:59.0 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $10.00 |
| 4/4 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Jackson Painting | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 28/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Lochie Painting | 0 |
| 27.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: John O'Shea
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 2060m at Forbes, at the bell was 6th-8.4 beaten 6 m by Always Adorned (2:32.30) in NR up to 53 on May 3 at $19. Before that, 8th (Sr1) over 1680m at Forbes well beaten by Memphis Fury in 4yo+ NR up to 60 on April 26. Can play a role.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 03/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Forbes | 2060m | Fast | Phoebe Betts | 1:59.0 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $19.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Forbes | 1680m | Fast | J D Reynolds | NTT | 1 |
| 150.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/10 | 19/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Fast | Blake Medlyn | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $3.80 |
| 6/9 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | J D Reynolds | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $3.90 |
| 1/8 | 04/04/2026 | 4 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Mat Rue | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $4.60 |
| 7/10 | 31/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Junee | 1760m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:59.0 | 6 |
| 20.0L | $16.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Vaughan Duncan | 0 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jett Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Studleigh Sunrise at this track over 1660m in a NR up to 52 on April 17 at $2.30. Then a handy effort when a close second after showing early speed, behind Always Adorned at Forbes over 2060m in a NR up to 53 on May 3 at $3.10. Can improve. Should go well despite the tough draw.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 03/05/2026 | 16 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Forbes | 2060m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.10 |
| 8/8 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 191.0L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 10/04/2026 | 49 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Dubbo | 2120m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $2.10 |
| 7/9 | 20/02/2026 | 17 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | C M Judd | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 28.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | C M Judd | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 14.4L | $51.00 |
| 3/7 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Wade Judd | 0 |
| 12.1L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Anthony Winnell | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 71.3L | $101.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Wade Judd | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |