Forbes Race 5 - Happy Birthday Emma Gaffney & Terry Robb Pace
WESTERN BILL (5) put together some minor placings then raised his game last start to score by 5.5 metres over 1680m at this track on April 25. Has the class to make it two on end. ROCK QUEEN (2) finished seventh at Temora two runs ago before finishing fourth at her latest appearance over 1680m at this track, beaten 6 metres. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Has the class to find the winners' list. ECLIPSE LINE (8) disappointed last time when seventh over 1730m at Bathurst. Can turn things around. OUR DICKIE BART (3) is better than his last-start eighth over 1730m at Bathurst. Include in all combinations.

Driver: Emma Turnbull
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Won three starts back at Young over 1720m NR 37 to 38 on April 1. Last time out 6th (Fr5) over 1680m after being wide early at this track beaten 25 m by Warrawee Flyer (2:02.90) in NR up to 45 on April 25 at $30.40. Each way claims.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 25/04/2025 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Forbes | 1680m | Neutral | Emma Turnbull | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 25.1L | $30.40 |
6/10 | 11/04/2025 | 10 | NR 39 to 43 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Emma Turnbull | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 14.4L | $6.50 |
1/9 | 01/04/2025 | 9 | NR 37 to 38 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Emma Turnbull | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
3/10 | 23/03/2025 | 5 | NR 37 to 39 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | Emma Turnbull | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $5.00 |
3/10 | 18/03/2025 | 11 | NR 36 to 39 | $6,940.00 | Junee | 1760m | Neutral | Emma Turnbull | 2:00.7 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $7.00 |
6/10 | 07/03/2025 | 7 | NR 38 to 40 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | Emma Turnbull | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 17.0L | $31.00 |
3/7 | 25/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | R A Clancy | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
4/7 | 18/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | R A Clancy | 0 |
| 20.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Jnr Day
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Comments
Last start 4th (Sr3) over 1680m at this track was 6th-9.7m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 6 m by Yarraman Kaylou (2:04.90) in NR up to 40 on April 25 at $9.50. Before that, 7th (Sr2) over 1635m at Temora, at the bell was 6th-8.3m 2WWC beaten 11 m by Rocketon (1:59.80) in NR 42 to 45 on April 8 at $31. Rates highly. Hard to beat from the low draw.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 25/04/2025 | 17 | NR up to 40 | $9,790.00 | Forbes | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Hewitt | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $9.50 |
7/10 | 08/04/2025 | 7 | NR 42 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Temora | 1635m | Neutral | Michael Day Jr | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $31.00 |
5/9 | 01/04/2025 | 7 | NR 41 to 43 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Hewitt | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $4.00 |
3/10 | 25/03/2025 | 7 | NR 41 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Junee | 1760m | Neutral | Mark Hewitt | 2:01.0 | 4 |
| 27.4L | $11.00 |
4/9 | 18/03/2025 | 11 | NR 42 to 43 | $6,940.00 | Junee | 1760m | Neutral | Mark Hewitt | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $8.50 |
4/9 | 07/03/2025 | 7 | NR 41 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | Emma Turnbull | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $11.00 |
4/5 | 20/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | M T Hewitt | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | |
1/5 | 26/06/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | M J Day | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Hurst
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Comments
Last start 8th (Fr4) over 1730m after showing early speed at Bathurst, at the bell was 4th-5.89 beaten 10 m by Hazza Is Watching (2:06.30) in NR 43 to 45 on April 23 at $8.50. Before that, 8th (Fr2) over 1720m at Dubbo beaten 25 m by Mister Artikulate (2:04.60) in NR 44 to 47 on April 11 at $4.20. Among the chances on his best form.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 23/04/2025 | 12 | NR 43 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Nathan Hurst | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 10.7L | $8.50 |
8/9 | 11/04/2025 | 10 | NR 44 to 47 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Nathan Hurst | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 26.2L | $4.20 |
2/9 | 01/04/2025 | 28 | NR 41 to 43 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Hurst | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.15 |
4/9 | 04/03/2025 | 11 | NR 44 to 47 | $6,940.00 | Temora | 1635m | Neutral | Nathan Hurst | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 20.5L | $3.20 |
7/10 | 21/02/2025 | 5 | NR 46 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Hurst | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 28.2L | $4.00 |
3/8 | 16/02/2025 | 5 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Blayney | 2000m | Neutral | Nathan Hurst | 2:01.4 | 6 |
| 7.2L | $11.00 |
1/6 | 09/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | 0 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 | |||
2/7 | 14/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Hurst | 0 |
| 18.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mick Bolam
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Comments
Failed to impress last start; was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr6) over 1680m at this track, beaten 35 m by Warrawee Flyer (2:02.90) in NR up to 45 on April 25 at $6.30. Showed ability the outing before when he won by 1.0 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Parkes (2:05.00) beating Dusty Muster in NR 36 to 38 on April 19 at $1.80. Can take this out.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/10 | 25/04/2025 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Forbes | 1680m | Neutral | M T Bolam | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 33.3L | $6.30 |
1/9 | 19/04/2025 | 8 | NR 36 to 38 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Emma Turnbull | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $1.80 |
7/10 | 11/04/2025 | 2 | NR 39 to 43 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Jake Betts | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $5.00 |
5/10 | 09/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Emma Turnbull | 1:57.1 | 8 |
| 11.6L | $151.00 |
7/8 | 02/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Emma Turnbull | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 32.2L | $19.00 |
5/9 | 26/03/2025 | 8 | NR up to 42 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Jason Turnbull | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $5.00 |
3/4 | 22/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Good | J R Rusten | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
1/4 | 10/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Good | J R Rusten | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Hewitt
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Last start won by 5.5 m (Sr2) at this track (2:03.20) beating The Missing Sock in NR up to 40 on April 25 at $5.90 at the bell was 5th-13.1m 2WWC. Big chance again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 25/04/2025 | 4 | NR up to 40 | $9,790.00 | Forbes | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Hewitt | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $5.90 |
2/9 | 21/04/2025 | 10 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Neutral | Mark Hewitt | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $3.50 |
2/9 | 11/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Hewitt | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
6/9 | 04/04/2025 | 3 | NR 39 to 40 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Mark Hewitt | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 7.7L | $3.40 |
2/10 | 01/04/2025 | 9 | NR 39 to 40 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Hewitt | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 8.1L | $19.00 |
7/10 | 23/03/2025 | 7 | NR 40 to 43 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Hewitt | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 38.2L | $6.00 |
4/5 | 08/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | M T Hewitt | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
1/5 | 17/08/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Good | M T Hewitt | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
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Comments
Began his campaign last start running 9th (Sr4) over 1680m at this track was 7th-12.8m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 10 m by Yarraman Kaylou (2:04.90) in NR up to 40 on April 25 at $12.10. Not keen.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/10 | 25/04/2025 | 107 | NR up to 40 | $9,790.00 | Forbes | 1680m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $12.10 |
2/6 | 13/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Forbes | 1680m | Good | Nathan Townsend | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
1/4 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | G P Jones | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
9/10 | 08/01/2025 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Fast | L A Rusten | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 60.6L | $21.00 |
5/10 | 31/12/2024 | 11 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 2:03.2 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |
8/10 | 20/12/2024 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 18.4L | $12.00 |
4/10 | 13/12/2024 | 13 | NR 41 to 44 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $17.00 |
5/10 | 30/11/2024 | 10 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | B J Medlyn | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 17.6L | $34.00 |

Driver: Angela Hurst
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr6) over 1730m at Bathurst was 6th-8.5 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Hazza Is Watching (2:06.30) in NR 43 to 45 on April 23 at $8.50. At the start before 6th (Sr2) over 2260m at Bathurst, at the bell was 4th-5.8m 2WWC beaten 16 m by Helens Boy (2:49.00) in NR up to 45 on April 16 at $71. Ready to find his best.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 23/04/2025 | 7 | NR 43 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Travis Bullock | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 8.4L | $8.50 |
6/10 | 16/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | Angela Hurst | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 16.1L | $71.00 |
2/10 | 09/04/2025 | 5 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Nathan Hurst | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $12.00 |
6/10 | 04/04/2025 | 3 | NR 43 to 46 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Nathan Hurst | 1:59.9 | 6 |
| 8.6L | $51.00 |
7/9 | 01/04/2025 | 6 | NR 45 to 47 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Hurst | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 17.9L | $21.00 |
9/10 | 26/03/2025 | 33 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Nathan Hurst | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 20.2L | $101.00 |
3/7 | 17/02/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | N P Hurst | 0 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 | ||
5/7 | 23/12/2019 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | N P Hurst | 0 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mat Rue
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 7th (Fr2) over 1730m at Bathurst was 8th-12.88 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Hazza Is Watching (2:06.30) in NR 43 to 45 on April 23 at $7. The start before 7th (Sr2) over 1720m at Young was 8th-14.3m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 7 m by Hillview Sam (2:08.60) in NR up to 45 on April 11 at $1.50. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 23/04/2025 | 12 | NR 43 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | B J Medlyn | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $7.00 |
7/9 | 11/04/2025 | 22 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $1.50 |
5/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Mat Rue | 0 |
| 17.8L | $0.00 | |
5/8 | 20/03/2025 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jake Bigeni | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $7.00 |
7/9 | 06/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Klayton Bigeni | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 32.0L | $34.00 |
3/10 | 27/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Klayton Bigeni | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |
9/10 | 20/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Klayton Bigeni | 2:01.3 | 3 |
| 22.5L | $10.00 |
3/5 | 02/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Klayton Bigeni | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |

Driver: Justin Reynolds
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Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr1) over 1680m after showing early pace at this track was 3rd-4.3m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 11 m by Shes Some Lexy (2:03.40) in NR up to 45 on April 25 at $47.80. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 8th (Fr5) over 1720m after showing early speed at Young, beaten 25 m by Rip Jackson (2:06.50) in NR 40 to 41 on December 24 at $61. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 25/04/2025 | 122 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Forbes | 1680m | Neutral | Nathan Hurst | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $47.80 |
5/5 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Matthew McCaffery | 0 |
| 35L | $0.00 | |
8/10 | 24/12/2024 | 7 | NR 40 to 41 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Hurst | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 25.9L | $61.00 |
1/9 | 17/12/2024 | 14 | NR up to 31 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Hurst | 2:01.7 | 6 |
| 6.2L | $6.50 |
4/9 | 03/12/2024 | 18 | NR up to 32 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Hurst | 2:01.6 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $10.00 |
2/10 | 15/11/2024 | 14 | NR up to 36 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Neutral | J D Reynolds | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
9/10 | 01/11/2024 | 17 | NR up to 39 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | J D Reynolds | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 28.6L | $26.00 |
1/7 | 28/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Nathan Hurst | 0 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |