Parkes Race 7 - Dwyer Contracting Pace
DEAR DARLING (3) produced a very good effort last time at this circuit and distance, finishing second and less than 2 metres from the winner in a richer race. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Ideally placed and looks hard to stop. JESSIE LEE (7) was solid when fifth last start at this venue and came from this barrier to place at Dubbo prior, both in higher-graded races than this. Go well. MOHAWK PARK (9) did a good job when placed at this venue last month and hasn't been far away from back row draws since. ABSOLUTE WEAPON (8) resumes after seven months but won her lone fresh attempt and was readied with two trials.

Driver: Jorja Rusten
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1720m at Dubbo beaten 20 m by Holme Boy (2:08.90) in NR 39 to 42 on December 26 at $81. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 1660m at this track, beaten 25 m by Dead Eye Tiki (2:00.70) in NR 40 to 43 on November 14 at $101. The better draw may see her improve.
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 | 26/12/2025 | 42 | NR 39 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | T G Rusten | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 20.2L | $81.00 |
| 3/4 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Good | J R Rusten | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | NR 40 to 43 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Neutral | A R Bellach | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 25.8L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/11/2025 | 119 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | A R Bellach | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 28.6L | $12.00 |
| 2/4 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Good | A R Bellach | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 11/07/2025 | 7 | NR 42 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | A R Bellach | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 37.7L | $19.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | A R Bellach | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 10.2L | $71.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/06/2025 | 16 | NR 46 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | A R Bellach | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 28.4L | $101.00 |

Driver: Emma Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 8th (Sr1) over 1660m at this track beaten 25 m by Dead Eye Tiki (2:02.10) in NR up to 42 on December 31 at $101. Before that was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr6) over 1720m at Dubbo beaten 19 m by Holme Boy (2:08.90) in NR 39 to 42 on December 26 at $81. Not enthused.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 31/12/2025 | 5 | NR up to 42 | $9,790.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Emma Turnbull | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 26.5L | $101.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/12/2025 | 16 | NR 39 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | Emma Turnbull | 2:00.6 | 6 |
| 19.6L | $81.00 |
| 10/10 | 10/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Emma Turnbull | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 47.6L | $126.00 |
| 10/10 | 02/12/2025 | 6 | 2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Young | 2100m | Fast | Emma Turnbull | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 64.8L | $71.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/11/2025 | 348 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Emma Turnbull | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 30.1L | $81.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Emma Turnbull | 0 |
| 11.4L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Emma Turnbull | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 13/12/2024 | 7 | 0-2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 2120m | Neutral | Emma Turnbull | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 30.9L | $23.00 |

Driver: Jett Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh after showing early speed, behind Baby Your The One at Bathurst over 1730m in a 3yo NR up to 65 F on December 26 at $101. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Fozz at this track over 2040m in a 3yo 0-2 WINs on December 31 at $3.50. Well placed and should get every chance from this draw.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 31/12/2025 | 5 | 0-2 WINs | $11,220.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Fast | Isobel Ross | 2:02.7 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $3.50 |
| 7/8 | 26/12/2025 | 51 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 32.7L | $101.00 |
| 5/10 | 05/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 1:54.9 | 8 |
| 9.7L | $126.00 |
| 1/9 | 22/10/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.70 |
| 6/10 | 15/10/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $2.00 |
| 2/10 | 08/10/2025 | 17 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $2.40 |
| 1/7 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Mitch Turnbull | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 14/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Turnbull | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Paula Sapio
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr4) over 1660m after racing wide at this track beaten 22 m by Cerise Rainbow (2:02.00) in NR up to 48 on December 31 at $34. Before that, 4th (Sr1) over 2040m at this track beaten 9 m by Fozz (2:33.60) in 2 WINs on December 19 at $21. Can feature.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 31/12/2025 | 12 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Mark Hewitt | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 22.4L | $34.00 |
| 4/10 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | 2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Fast | Mark Hewitt | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $21.00 |
| 10/10 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $15,300.00 | Dubbo | 2120m | Fast | Mark Hewitt | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 407.0L | $101.00 |
| 5/10 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Mark Hewitt | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $23.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Neutral | Mark Hewitt | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | NR 40 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Mark Hewitt | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $34.00 |
| 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: Mat Rue
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 7th (Sr3) over 2040m at this track, beaten 12 m by Caitriona (2:35.90) in 1 WIN on December 19 at $21. Before that broke in score up and was out of position at the start 9th (Fr1) over 2100m at Young, beaten 60 m by Ima Boxa (2:36.70) in 2 WINs on December 2 at $81. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 19/12/2025 | 17 | 1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Fast | Olivia Frisby | 2:03.0 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $21.00 |
| 2/4 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Good | G P Jones | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 02/12/2025 | 6 | 2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Young | 2100m | Fast | Wade Judd | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 60.5L | $81.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/11/2025 | 19 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Wade Judd | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 37.2L | $101.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | C M Judd | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 07/11/2025 | 19 | 2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | C M Judd | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 343.0L | $81.00 |
| 7/9 | 19/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | West Wyalong | 1740m | Neutral | C M Judd | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 17.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/10/2025 | 368 | 1 WIN | $6,940.00 | West Wyalong | 1740m | Neutral | Wade Judd | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 10.2L | $8.00 |

Driver: Laura Rusten
Stats
Comments
Began his campaign last start running 7th (Fr5) over 1720m at Dubbo, beaten 19 m by Soho Betty Dee (2:10.40) in MAIDEN on December 26 at $101. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 26/12/2025 | 154 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | Darryle Rusten | 2:02.0 | 5 |
| 19.1L | $101.00 |
| 3/4 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Good | Darryle Rusten | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 07/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Forbes | 1680m | Good | Darryle Rusten | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 25/07/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 2120m | Fast | L A Rusten | 2:05.6 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $18.00 |
| 6/10 | 18/07/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | L A Rusten | 2:01.7 | 4 |
| 15.5L | $1.00 |
| 9/10 | 04/07/2025 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Darryle Rusten | 2:00.8 | 4 |
| 29.0L | $101.00 |
| 5/10 | 27/06/2025 | 28 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | L A Rusten | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 21.6L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 30/05/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Darryle Rusten | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $51.00 |

Driver: Mark Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into fifth after showing early speed, behind Louis The Legend at this track over 2040m in a NR up to 50 on December 19 at $31. Performed better the start before with a game effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 1720m at Dubbo, at the bell was 5th-9.5 beaten 2.75 m by Reason To Laugh (2:05.40) in NR up to 50 on December 5 at $13. Can be right in the thick of things.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 19/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Fast | Mark Hewitt | 2:01.3 | 3 |
| 20.4L | $31.00 |
| 3/10 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Mark Hewitt | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $13.00 |
| 8/9 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Neutral | Mark Hewitt | 2:02.6 | 4 |
| 14.5L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 2120m | Fast | Mark Hewitt | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 25.1L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Neutral | Mark Hewitt | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $21.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/11/2025 | 4 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Harrison Ross | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $1.70 |
| 2/6 | 05/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Mark Hewitt | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 28/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Good | Mark Hewitt | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anthony Winnell
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. Previously first up ran on strong from last on the turn and won by 2.25 m (Sr2) at Dubbo (2:10.70) beating Missus Gone in MAIDEN on January 17 at $41. Has won fresh before so a good return would not surprise.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 29/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Anthony Winnell | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Kelvin Winnell | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Kelvin Winnell | 0 |
| 47.5L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 04/06/2025 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | Anthony Winnell | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 23.9L | $81.00 |
| 10/10 | 21/05/2025 | 12 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Kelvin Winnell | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $61.00 |
| 1/9 | 09/05/2025 | 16 | 0/1LTW 2 0K/5 Starts | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Kelvin Winnell | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $2.80 |
| 5/8 | 23/04/2025 | 14 | NR 47 to 50 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | J M Morris | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $126.00 |
| 7/10 | 09/04/2025 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | J M Morris | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 14.6L | $126.00 |
| 7/10 | 26/03/2025 | 14 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | J M Morris | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $101.00 |

Driver: Stephen Dowton
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr4) over 2040m at this track was 8th-7.6 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Whataboutbronson (2:33.80) in NR up to 45 on December 31 at $19. Before that, broke in score up and was out of position at the start 5th (Sr1) over 1720m at Dubbo, beaten 11 m by Hall Most An Angel (2:06.60) in NR 35 to 38 on December 26 at $9.50. Good showing expected again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 31/12/2025 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Fast | Stephen Dowton | 2:01.3 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $19.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/12/2025 | 7 | NR 35 to 38 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | Stephen Dowton | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $9.50 |
| 3/10 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | 2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Fast | Stephen Dowton | 2:01.2 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $31.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $12,240.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Stephen Dowton | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $14.00 |
| 4/10 | 05/12/2025 | 112 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Stephen Dowton | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $51.00 |
| 1/5 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Good | Stephen Dowton | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Good | Stephen Dowton | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 15/08/2025 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Neutral | Stephen Dowton | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 41.8L | $6.00 |