Parkes Race 6 - Deans Hydraulics 2yo Pace
REASON TO BE HAPPY (9) has been far from disgraced when tackling stronger company at Bathurst of late. May need some luck from this barrier but will relish the drop to maiden grade. HARD MERCHANDISE (7) has yet to miss a place, coming from this row for third last start at Canberra. Looks close to a win and is capable of playing a major role if he gets some racing room. NUGGETGOTAREASON (5) hasn't been too far off the placings at his most recent appearances. Draws wider but should be hitting peak fitness now. RAIL UP BERT (1) drew wide and broke so did well for fourth at the latest appearance at Bathurst. Has had a series of trials since and the ace draw should ensure a cosy run. Race fit now and with manners he is talented enough to be competitive.

Driver: Ella Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr8) over 1730m at Bathurst beaten 25 m by Swette Cheval (2:06.60) on September 2 at $16. Before that, 6th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early speed at Young beaten 30 m by Harbour View (2:09.80) in 2yo on August 18 at $11. Should be at peak fitness now and can feature off the inside draw.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3 | 28/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jett Turnbull | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jett Turnbull | 0 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 02/09/2026 | 15 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:57.8 | 8 |
| 25.8L | $16.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/08/2026 | 118 | 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Owen Shea | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 29.4L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/04/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 15.9L | $11.00 |
| 10/10 | 15/04/2026 | - | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 71.6L | $9.50 |

Driver: Raymond Walker
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 1720m at Young beaten 40 m by Mach Rouge (2:07.10) in 2yo on September 29 at $151. Two runs back 9th (Sr2) over 1720m at Young beaten 35 m by Lochinvar Coogee (2:07.60) in 2yo on September 15 at $81. Others better.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 29/09/2026 | 14 | Colts Geldings MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Raymond Walker | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 42.5L | $151.00 |
| 9/9 | 15/09/2026 | 53 | Colts Geldings 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Raymond Walker | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 34.9L | $81.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Raymond Walker | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 21.8L | $19.00 |
| 4/10 | 14/07/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Raymond Walker | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $9.00 |
| 4/9 | 30/06/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Raymond Walker | 1:56.6 | 8 |
| 11.5L | $81.00 |
| 9/10 | 16/06/2026 | 42 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Raymond Walker | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 18.5L | $81.00 |
| 1/3 | 25/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | Raymond Walker | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1720m at Young beaten 30 m by Mach Rouge (2:07.10) in 2yo on September 29 at $4.60. Before that, 4th (Fr3) over 1720m at Young was 2nd-1 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Lochinvar Coogee (2:07.60) in 2yo on September 15 at $3.80. Rates highly. Building in fitness and this looks a suitable assignment.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 29/09/2026 | 14 | Colts Geldings MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Paula Sapio | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 30.2L | $4.60 |
| 4/9 | 15/09/2026 | 21 | Colts Geldings 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Mark Hewitt | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $3.80 |
| 1/3 | 07/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Michael Day Jr | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 25/08/2026 | 105 | 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | R | Mark Hewitt | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/5 | 17/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Mark Hewitt | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Mark Hewitt | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 165.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 05/05/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Mark Hewitt | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $2.25 |
| 2/9 | 26/04/2026 | 16 | 1 WIN | $15,300.00 | Forbes | 1680m | Fast | Mark Hewitt | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $4.60 |

Driver: Jason Gaffney
Stats
Comments
Two-year-old colt (Stay Hungry - Glenferrie Alexis) making his debut. Finished third in a trial on September 21 at Parkes over 1660m. Placed in a recent trial so keep safe.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 08/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Jason Gaffney | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Good | Stephen Dowton | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 06/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Forbes | 1680m | Good | Blake Medlyn | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 24/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Jason Gaffney | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 17/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Good | Jason Gaffney | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Medlyn
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into third behind Coldfront at Canberra over 1770m in a 2yo on October 6 at $7. Performed better the start before with a good run when 3rd (Sr4) over 1720m at Young, at the bell was 2nd-0.7 beaten 15 m by Mach Rouge (2:07.10) in 2yo on September 29 at $3.70. Close to a win.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Blake Medlyn | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 16.4L | $7.00 |
| 3/10 | 29/09/2026 | 13 | Colts Geldings MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 15.5L | $3.70 |
| 3/10 | 16/09/2026 | - | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Blake Medlyn | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 13.4L | $14.00 |
| 1/6 | 31/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jason Hewitt | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 24/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | D L Davis | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rodney Lemon
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr6) over 1720m at Young, beaten 45 m by Mach Rouge (2:07.10) in 2yo on September 29 at $151. Two runs back 8th (Sr1) over 1720m at Young beaten 30 m by Lochinvar Coogee (2:07.60) in 2yo on September 15 at $41. Hard to have.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 29/09/2026 | 14 | Colts Geldings MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | R V Lemon | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 46.6L | $151.00 |
| 8/9 | 15/09/2026 | - | Colts Geldings 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | R V Lemon | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 29.4L | $41.00 |
| 3/5 | 04/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | R V Lemon | 0 |
| 19.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/2 | 29/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | West Wyalong | 1740m | Good | R V Lemon | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Has struggled of late. Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1730m after racing wide at Bathurst, at the bell was 2nd-2.61 beaten 8 m by Machzine Mahoney (2:06.10) in 2yo on September 30 at $6. The run before was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr5) over 1730m at Bathurst, at the bell was 8th-16.86 beaten 15 m by Shes A Delaney (2:04.20) in 2yo on September 23 at $31. Winning claims with even luck.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 30/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Chloe Formosa | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $6.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/09/2026 | 7 | Fillies No NR | $15,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 15.7L | $31.00 |
| 4/10 | 16/09/2026 | 7 | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 13.6L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 09/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Isobel Ross | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 29.5L | $61.00 |
| 4/9 | 02/09/2026 | 7 | 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Isobel Ross | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.40 |
| 2/11 | 26/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Isobel Ross | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $8.50 |
| 6/9 | 27/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Owen Shea | 0 |
| 43.8L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jett Turnbull | 0 |
| 15.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Phoebe Betts
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1720m at Young, beaten 35 m by Your Shuffle (2:05.90) in 2yo on September 29 at $41. Two runs back 4th (Fr6) over 1720m after showing early speed at Young, beaten 22 m by Showemhow (2:08.30) in 2yo on September 15 at $34. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 29/09/2026 | 14 | Fillies MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Phoebe Betts | 1:57.8 | 6 |
| 35.8L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/09/2026 | 13 | Fillies 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Phoebe Betts | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 22.7L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 02/09/2026 | 15 | 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Graham Betts | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $151.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/08/2026 | 11 | 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Phoebe Betts | 2:01.5 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $19.00 |
| 5/10 | 07/08/2026 | 24 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Graham Betts | 2:01.4 | 6 |
| 8.1L | $101.00 |
| 7/10 | 14/07/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Phoebe Betts | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $151.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Graham Betts | 0 |
| 32L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Graham Betts | 0 |
| 46.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mat Rue
Stats
Comments
Began her campaign last start running 5th (Sr2) over 1720m at Young beaten 24 m by Your Shuffle (2:05.90) in 2yo on September 29 at $41. May need more racing.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 08/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Warwick Edgerton | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 04/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Forbes | 1680m | Good | Warwick Edgerton | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 29/09/2026 | 156 | Fillies MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Day Jr | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 24.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/4 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Good | Warwick Edgerton | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 26/04/2026 | 16 | 1 WIN | $15,300.00 | Forbes | 1680m | Fast | Matthew Atkinson | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 31.0L | $126.00 |
| 9/9 | 10/04/2026 | 23 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Nathan Turnbull | 2:01.8 | 5 |
| 230.3L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 18/03/2026 | - | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:55.1 | 6 |
| 328.8L | $71.00 |