Parkes 09 Jan 2026
GOING: G(4)
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PARKES COURIER SERVICE | PFD FOODS CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1400m Track: GOOD3 Clear (Max: 38) Rail: True. |
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The pace looks very strong with plenty of speed engaged. IN THE NIC OF TIME (1) improving gelding due for a change of luck. Finds an easier contest today after shouldering the 62.5kg when a tenacious second over 1460m at Queanbeyan. Billy Owen stays aboard and likely to sit off them with cover from the awkward gate. Go close. VASTLY (2) big improver at his second career start when he rolled forward for a slick victory over 1300m at Dubbo. Among the top chances again with Neale's claim. WE SHALL OVERCOME (6) in a leading Canberra yard and she gets a much better setup here. Covered ground from the wide gate when she gripped on late to finish fourth over 1000m at Queanbeyan. Can finish much closer today. FIRST CLASS BABY (4) will strip fitter for this after running below expectations first-up at Wellington when sixth over 1100m. Claim helps and has minor place prospects. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 1,2,6.
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IN THE NIC OF TIME
TODD SMART 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG B McAlister, C Melville, M Connelly, Shedlife (Mgr: M Gafa), Baker St (Mgr: D Baker), S Jackman, D McCallion, J Sheehan, Mrs T Jackman, D Gaul, M Bartley, G Jenkins, Mrs K Jenkins, G Love, C Love, R Smart, A McAlister, T Smart, J Hartmann & R Franklin Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 8 at Queanbeyan Bm50 on December 26 over 1460m, 2.5 len behind Incantata with 62.5kg at $2.70. The race before that 4th of 8 at Albury Ctry Cl1 on December 13 over 1400m, 2 len behind Holy Hell carrying 59kg at $9. At his top now and gets his chance in this grade. |
9 A LAYT |
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VASTLY
BRETT ROBB 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG P J W Lyne & Mrs P R Lyne Raced twice to date. At debut, ran last of 11 at Orange Ctry Mdn-Sw on November 21 over 1280m, 11 len behind Rosie I Am with 59kg at $6. Second-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at Dubbo Mdn December 20 over 1300m defeating Lagoon carrying 56kg at $5. Improving gelding who can get the job done again. |
3 IZZY NEALE |
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| 3 | 45616 |
BILLABONG ALVIN
BRETT THOMPSON 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG J D Davis Most recently ran last in a small field at Orange Bm58 on December 15 over 2100m, slow going 5.5 len behind Doutelle carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. The run before that won by 1.5 len at Wellington Cl1-Sw November 24 over 1700m defeating Alpine Rose with 56.5kg at $4.80. Comes into this in ordinary form. Prefer to see him back in form. |
7 DYLAN STANLEY |
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FIRST CLASS BABY
CONNIE GREIG 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG Mrs A E Dale Second-up. First-up after three months ran last in a small field at Wellington Cl1 on December 26 over 1100m, 11 len behind Gail Jeanette with 58kg at $8. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Queanbeyan Ctry Mdn-Sw on September 9 over 1460m, 3 len behind Brandywine with 57kg at $21. Will come on from that run and not to be underestimated. |
8 JACOB STIFF |
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NOTLEANORMEAN
CONNIE GREIG 5YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG Miss C Greig At the latest run 7th of 14 at Dubbo Bm50 on December 20 over 1300m, 4 len behind Dervinia carrying 59.5kg at $11. The race before that eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Warren Cl1-Sw on December 12 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Alpine Rose with 57kg at $2.80. Hard to make much of a case. |
4 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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WE SHALL OVERCOME
GRATZ VELLA 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG K P Carmody & C Turner Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 11 at Queanbeyan Ctry Bm50 on December 18 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Wegotabetterhoffa carrying 58.5kg at $4.60. The run before that scored a big 6 len win at Cowra Mdn-Sw November 22 over 1100m defeating Lucky Monkey carrying 57kg at $1.70. Better than the last run suggests and can bounce back from the good gate. |
2 CORIAH KEATINGS |
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SWEET AND SOUR
TREVOR MCILRICK 6YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG Miss A L McIlrick, T J McIlrick & Mrs S McIlrick Most recently 8th of 11 at Gundagai Ctry Cl1 on January 2 over 1400m, 5 len behind Freud carrying 53kg at $101. The race before that 6th of 10 at Cooma Bm45 on December 6 over 1000m, 6 len behind Rosy Sue carrying 58.5kg at $10. Needs to improve on last couple to feature in the finish. |
1 M A CAHILL |
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PAMPUNI
KIEREN HAZELTON 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG A Barrow, N Miller & A Hannah Second run back. First-up after four months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Gilgandra Cl1 on December 27 over 1280m, 0.5 len behind Magic Sorcerer with 56kg at $4.60. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 11 at Toowoomba Bm58 on March 8 over 1200m, 7 len behind Galway Hussler with 55.5kg at $61. Minor claims best. |
6 JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES |
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INTENSE
WAYNE MARTYN 8YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Miss R V Bourke Racing second-up today. Last start second last of 8 at Gilgandra Cl1 on December 27 over 1280m, 5 len behind Magic Sorcerer with 54kg at $11. At only start last preparation sat on the pace before fading second last of 13 at Muswellbrook Ctry Cl3 on March 28 over 1450m, slow going 13 len behind Fingers Hunter with 53.5kg at $151. Fitter but others are better placed. |
5 ELLEN HENNESSY |
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TOGOODTOBEACOD
SCOTT JAMIESON 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG S L Jamieson, Mrs P M Jamieson & L R Jamieson Dual acceptor. Most recently 4th of 8 at Queanbeyan Bm50 on December 26 over 1460m, 7 len behind Incantata carrying 55kg at $6. The run before that got back early 5th of 8 at Albury Ctry Cl1 on December 13 over 1400m, 3 len behind Holy Hell with 55kg at $81. Goes into the exotics. |
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