Forbes Race 7 - Tim Smith Painting Pace
REASON TO PARTY (7) finished third last start, beaten 10 metres at Coolamon over 1760m. Gets a soft run on the inside of the second line but may need luck at some point. This is a nice drop in class so he is a major player. DEEWHY (3) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 4 metres from the winner in third over 2060m at this track. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Finds a suitable assignment and can turn things around. TULHURST WRITER (4) is on the radar after his last-start fourth over 1730m at Bathurst a week-and-a-half ago. Each way value. TULHURST ELVIS (1) disappointed last time when eighth over 1680m at this track. Can do a lot better, so worth considering, especially from the perfect inside draw.

Driver: Blake Medlyn
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr4) over 1680m at this track beaten 25 m by Warrawee Flyer (2:02.90) in NR up to 45 on April 25 at $8. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr5) over 2040m at Parkes, beaten 20 m by Olivia Shannon (2:35.00) in NR up to 53 on April 19 at $61. Better than recent form suggests; great chance to bounce back.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 25/04/2025 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Forbes | 1680m | Neutral | Nathan Hurst | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 25.3L | $8.00 |
8/10 | 19/04/2025 | 15 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Fast | Stephen Dowton | 2:02.3 | 5 |
| 20.1L | $61.00 |
2/10 | 04/04/2025 | 12 | NR 43 to 46 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Angela Hurst | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
7/10 | 23/03/2025 | 30 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Dubbo | 2120m | Neutral | Nathan Hurst | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 16.6L | $11.00 |
8/10 | 21/02/2025 | 16 | NR 46 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | Angela Hurst | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 29.3L | $23.00 |
8/9 | 05/02/2025 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Neutral | L A Rusten | 2:02.8 | 6 |
| 16.0L | $7.50 |
1/5 | 24/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Good | S E Dowton | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
1/3 | 11/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Good | L A Rusten | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Emma Turnbull
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Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation when beaten by 8 m finishing fifth after showing early speed, behind Barlor Heaven at Parkes over 2040m in a NR up to 53 on November 22 at $16. Good enough to take this out.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Emma Turnbull | 0 |
| 46.8L | $0.00 | |
6/7 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Emma Turnbull | 0 |
| 48.9L | $0.00 | |
5/10 | 22/11/2024 | 12 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Fast | Jason Turnbull | 2:02.7 | 5 |
| 8.6L | $16.00 |
3/10 | 10/11/2024 | 16 | NR 43 to 44 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Turnbull | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $13.00 |
6/7 | 25/10/2024 | 5 | NR 44 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Jason Turnbull | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 15.9L | $51.00 |
5/10 | 20/10/2024 | 9 | NR 44 to 47 | $6,940.00 | West Wyalong | 1740m | Neutral | Emma Turnbull | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
8/9 | 11/10/2024 | 3 | NR 47 to 50 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jason Turnbull | 1:56.5 | 7 |
| 23.8L | $18.00 |
9/10 | 08/10/2024 | 9 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Young | 2100m | Neutral | Emma Turnbull | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 21.7L | $51.00 |

Driver: Jett Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing fourth behind Fresh Prince at Canberra over 1770m in a NR up to 47 on April 6 at $9. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Mitchells Run at this track over 2060m in a NR up to 50 on April 25 at $7.40. Will be right in the thick of things.
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 | 25/04/2025 | 19 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Forbes | 2060m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $7.40 |
4/10 | 06/04/2025 | 53 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 7.9L | $9.00 |
3/7 | 31/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 33.5L | $0.00 | |
3/5 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | J L Kerridge | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 | ||
6/9 | 12/02/2025 | 3 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 10.4L | $13.00 |
7/10 | 09/02/2025 | 11 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $61.00 |
10/10 | 29/01/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 162.7L | $10.00 |
3/9 | 15/01/2025 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:01.9 | 5 |
| 8.2L | $6.00 |

Driver: Nathan Hurst
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1730m at Bathurst, at the bell was 3rd-4.38 beaten 5.5 m by Hazza Is Watching (2:06.30) in NR 43 to 45 on April 23 at $14. Before that, 7th (Fr4) over 1720m at Dubbo, beaten 25 m by Mister Artikulate (2:04.60) in NR 44 to 47 on April 11 at $18. Heading the right way and should play a big role.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 23/04/2025 | 12 | NR 43 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Angela Hurst | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $14.00 |
7/9 | 11/04/2025 | 16 | NR 44 to 47 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Angela Hurst | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 26.2L | $18.00 |
6/10 | 26/03/2025 | 8 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Angela Hurst | 1:54.2 | 1 |
| 18.2L | $21.00 |
1/9 | 18/03/2025 | 14 | NR 42 to 43 | $6,940.00 | Junee | 1760m | Neutral | Nathan Hurst | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $3.10 |
6/9 | 04/03/2025 | 11 | NR 44 to 47 | $6,940.00 | Temora | 1635m | Neutral | Angela Hurst | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 24.6L | $31.00 |
3/10 | 21/02/2025 | 9 | NR 41 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | Angela Hurst | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $34.00 |
5/8 | 08/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Phoebe Betts | 0 |
| 40L | $0.00 | |
1/7 | 18/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | N P Hurst | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mat Rue
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1720m at Dubbo was 8th-11.5m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 12 m by Scarlet Bling (2:06.00) in NR up to 45 M on April 11 at $14. Two runs back 8th (Sr2) over 1660m at Parkes, beaten 16 m by Rockindownunder (2:02.10) in NR 47 to 50 on April 4 at $71. This looks too tough and others appear better placed.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9 | 11/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | B J Medlyn | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $14.00 |
8/9 | 04/04/2025 | 184 | NR 47 to 50 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Olivia Frisby | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 16.7L | $71.00 |
2/6 | 31/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Good | B J Medlyn | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
9/10 | 02/10/2024 | 7 | 0-2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Mat Rue | 1:56.9 | 7 |
| 17.7L | $9.50 |
7/10 | 25/09/2024 | 7 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | B J Medlyn | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 14.1L | $61.00 |
1/10 | 18/09/2024 | 8 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | Mat Rue | 2:00.6 | 7 |
| 1.2L | $6.00 |
2/9 | 10/09/2024 | 11 | NR 43 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Mat Rue | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $19.00 |
7/10 | 13/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J J Chapple | 0 |
| 22.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Laura Rusten
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Comments
Improved last start with a good run despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr6) over 1680m after being wide early at this track, at the bell was 8th-13.8m 2WWC beaten 6 m by Yarraman Kaylou (2:04.90) in NR up to 40 on April 25 at $26.50. Heading the right way now.
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 | 25/04/2025 | 14 | NR up to 40 | $9,790.00 | Forbes | 1680m | Neutral | L A Rusten | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 6.2L | $26.50 |
9/9 | 11/04/2025 | 7 | NR 44 to 47 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | L A Rusten | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 28.0L | $51.00 |
2/4 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | J R Rusten | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
10/10 | 04/04/2025 | 12 | NR 43 to 46 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | L A Rusten | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 25.6L | $51.00 |
8/10 | 23/03/2025 | 16 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | J R Rusten | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 17.6L | $61.00 |
7/10 | 07/03/2025 | 80 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | L A Rusten | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 17.9L | $151.30 |
4/6 | 02/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Forbes | 1680m | Good | Darryle Rusten | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
9/9 | 17/12/2024 | 17 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Young | 2100m | Neutral | L A Rusten | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 132.5L | $9.50 |

Driver: Olivia Frisby
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Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Sr2) over 1760m at Coolamon was 3rd-8.5 at the bell, beaten 10 m by The Mountain (2:09.00) in 4yo+ NR up to 45 on April 21 at $3.40. One of the main contenders.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 21/04/2025 | 20 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Neutral | Mat Rue | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $3.40 |
4/7 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | E G Turnbull | 0 |
| 9.7L | $0.00 | |
8/9 | 01/04/2025 | 9 | NR 45 to 47 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Mat Rue | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 20.2L | $3.20 |
1/10 | 23/03/2025 | 5 | NR 40 to 43 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | Mat Rue | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $3.20 |
3/9 | 18/03/2025 | 11 | NR 42 to 43 | $6,940.00 | Junee | 1760m | Neutral | Mat Rue | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $2.30 |
2/9 | 07/03/2025 | 14 | NR 41 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | Mat Rue | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.60 |
2/10 | 21/02/2025 | 5 | NR 41 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | Olivia Frisby | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $1.95 |
3/8 | 25/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Olivia Frisby | 0 |
| 25.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Justin Reynolds
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Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr3) over 2060m after showing early speed at this track was 3rd-3.7m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 14 m by A Lil Bit Of Love (2:32.30) in NR up to 53 on April 25 at $11. At the start before 4th (Fr3) over 2040m after showing early speed at Parkes, beaten 7 m by Olivia Shannon (2:35.00) in NR up to 53 on April 19 at $8.50. Watch for a spike in form.
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 | 6 | NR up to 53 | $12,240.00 | Forbes | 2060m | Neutral | E A Dwyer | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $11.00 |
4/10 | 19/04/2025 | 8 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Fast | J G Coney | 2:02.3 | 3 |
| 7.7L | $8.50 |
5/9 | 11/04/2025 | 7 | NR 44 to 47 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | B J Medlyn | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 16.0L | $12.00 |
1/10 | 04/04/2025 | 8 | NR 43 to 46 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $3.30 |
3/10 | 27/03/2025 | 4 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Sam Ison | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $8.50 |
4/10 | 23/03/2025 | 30 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Dubbo | 2120m | Neutral | B J Medlyn | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $13.00 |
3/4 | 03/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Good | G A Lew | 0 |
| 28L | $0.00 | |
4/4 | 13/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Good | G A Lew | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Downey
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Comments
Finished eighth at his last two starts since resuming from a spell. Last outing was beaten 40 metres behind Thanks Be To God at Young over 2100m NR up to 55 on April 11. Certainly worth another chance.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 11/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Young | 2100m | Neutral | K J Downey | 2:01.5 | 4 |
| 40.8L | $6.00 |
8/10 | 04/04/2025 | 68 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | K J Downey | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 29.2L | $61.00 |
1/4 | 31/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | K J Downey | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | |
10/10 | 26/01/2025 | 9 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Fast | K J Downey | 2:01.5 | 3 |
| 32.2L | $9.00 |
9/10 | 17/01/2025 | 10 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | K J Downey | 1:55.6 | 8 |
| 20.5L | $31.00 |
2/9 | 07/01/2025 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Temora | 2000m | Neutral | K J Downey | 2:05.3 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.80 |
1/8 | 03/01/2025 | 17 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | K J Downey | 1:54.7 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $8.50 |
1/5 | 23/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | K J Downey | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Dean
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 1680m at this track, beaten 22 m by Warrawee Flyer (2:02.90) in NR up to 45 on April 25 at $10.10. One of the key runners.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 25/04/2025 | 4 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Forbes | 1680m | Neutral | J A Dean | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 22.0L | $10.10 |
7/9 | 21/04/2025 | 10 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Neutral | J G Brown | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $51.00 |
4/9 | 11/04/2025 | 7 | NR 44 to 47 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | J G Brown | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 15.2L | $19.00 |
5/9 | 04/04/2025 | 3 | NR 47 to 50 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Mark Hewitt | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $11.00 |
3/9 | 01/04/2025 | 7 | NR 45 to 47 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Day Jr | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $17.00 |
9/10 | 25/03/2025 | 37 | NR 46 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Junee | 1760m | Neutral | J G Brown | 2:02.3 | 2 |
| 31.5L | $21.00 |
2/8 | 18/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Lucas Rando | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
6/6 | 13/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | A C Bourke | 0 |
| 17.7L | $0.00 |