Forbes   25 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

THE PALMER FINAL 2060m

Track: FAST   Clear (Max: 26)    

STAY FOOLISH (8) made a nice return at his latest appearance six days ago, finishing 3.5 metres away in second over 2040m at Parkes. Gets a soft run on the inside of the second line but may need luck at some point. Taking on a better line-up this time but he good enough to play a major role. OLIVIA SHANNON (7) produced a better effort last start when she scored by 3.5 metres over 2040m at Parkes. Won't spend a penny from this draw but luck may play a role on the bell lap. Stepping up a level this time but she is capable of making it two on end. POTTER (10) is next in line and although he has to contend with an awkward gate a win is not out of the question. MCLEAN (9) has been about the mark of late and must be respected, the latest offering a sound third at Parkes over 2040m.
1 x7494 CANDI
JOHN LEW
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE
J P Lew, J M Lew
Has been mixing her form of late, most recently 4th (Fr1) over 2040m after showing early speed at Parkes beaten 4.5 m by A Lil Bit Of Love (2:33.40) in NR up to 53 on April 19 at $15. Before that 9th (Fr5) over 1720m after being wide early at Dubbo beaten 25 m by Scarlet Bling (2:06.00) in NR up to 45 M on April 11 at $41. Wait until the form picks up.
Fr1
N P HURST
BLACK, PURPLE STAR
2 02813 SCARLET BLING
JAMES DEAN
6YO  BAY  MARE
B V Dean
Last start 3rd (Fr1) 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 $14. Two runs back won by 3 m after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Dubbo (2:06.00) beating Flirts Diva in NR up to 45 M on April 11 at $5.50. Not as keen on her chances in this line-up.
Fr2
JAMES DEAN
BROWN, DARK GREEN SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES
3 62816 NEVERTOOLATE
G J WILLIAMS
4YO  BAY  GELDING
G J Williams, J A Williams
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 2040m after showing early pace at Parkes, beaten 13 m by A Lil Bit Of Love (2:33.40) in NR up to 53 on April 19 at $15. Two runs back raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 3 m after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Penrith (2:05.70) beating Screenshot in NR 42 to 47 on April 14 at $4.20 at the bell was 3rd-3.69. Not keen.

KELLIE DEAN
ORANGE, BLACK CROSSED SASHES & SLEEVES
4 43154 BURRABADINE BULLET
JOHN LEW
5YO  B/BR  GELDING
G A Lew
Last start 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. Before that, 5th (Sr3) over 1720m at Dubbo, beaten 16 m by Mister Artikulate (2:04.60) in NR 44 to 47 on April 11 at $12. Winning chance if he brings his A-game.
Fr3
ERIKA DWYER
BLACK, PURPLE STAR
5 44185 SEVEN TEE TWO
NATHAN TURNBULL
3YO  BAY  COLT
A K Ross
Won three starts back at Parkes over 2040m 2 WINs on April 4. Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr4) over 2040m at Parkes beaten 12 m by A Lil Bit Of Love (2:33.40) in NR up to 53 on April 19 at $6. Others better.
Fr4
JYE CONEY
DARK BLUE, RED YOKE & SLEEVES, DARK BLUE STARS & T
6 44561 A LIL BIT OF LOVE
AMANDA TURNBULL
5YO  BAY  MARE
P F Crennan
Last start won by 2 m after showing early speed, (Fr6) at Parkes (2:33.40) beating Potter in NR up to 53 on April 19 at $7.50. Can go back-to-back.
Fr5
I L ROSS
RED, WHITE YOKE, BLUE STARS, BRACES & SLEEVES
7 11171 OLIVIA SHANNON
NATHAN TURNBULL
8YO  BAY  MARE
D Thorogood, D M Jones
Last start won by 3.5 m (Fr6) at Parkes (2:35.00) beating Stay Foolish in NR up to 53 on April 19 at $7. Major player again.
Sr1
JETT TURNBULL
DARK BLUE, RED YOKE & SLEEVES, DARK BLUE STARS & T
8 149x2 STAY FOOLISH
AMANDA TURNBULL
3YO  BAY  COLT
J A Turnbull
Returned to racing last start with a good run when 2nd (Sr2) over 2040m at Parkes, beaten 3.5 m by Olivia Shannon (2:35.00) in NR up to 53 on April 19 at $2.30. Another big run is on the cards.
Sr2
A J TURNBULL
BLACK BODY, PINK PACING FOR PINK LOGO, PINK SLEEVES
9 33x23 MCLEAN
MAT RUE
6YO  BROWN  HORSE
W E Loader, J E Loader
Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Magic Matteo at Parkes over 2040m in a NR up to 55 on April 4 at $41. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing third behind A Lil Bit Of Love at Parkes over 2040m in a NR up to 53 on April 19 at $4.20. Leading chance again.
Sr3
BLAKE MEDLYN
WHITE, RED HORSESHOES, WHITE SLEEVES WITH RED VERTICAL STRIPES
10 25592 POTTER
NATHAN TURNBULL
5YO  BAY  HORSE
M K Hartwig, J L Gaffney, G F Hartwig, B Hartwig
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Sr3) over 2040m after being wide early at Parkes beaten 2 m by A Lil Bit Of Love (2:33.40) in NR up to 53 on April 19 at $3.80. Rates highly and likely to be prominent again.
Sr4
N A TURNBULL
DARK BLUE, RED YOKE & SLEEVES, DARK BLUE STARS & T
11 71656 MAGIC MATTEO
MAT RUE
8YO  BAY  GELDING
R W Horne, L C Jurd
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr7) over 1730m at Bathurst, beaten 8 m by Alwaysbmypony (2:07.30) in NR up to 55 on April 23 at $26. At the run before 5th (Sr4) over 2040m at Parkes, beaten 10 m by Olivia Shannon (2:35.00) in NR up to 53 on April 19 at $6.10. Hasn't drawn the best again but he is an exotic hope.
Sr5
P L SAPIO
RED, YELLOW BRACES & DIAMONDS, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW CUFFS