Trots STX Bathurst

5-10 Parkes 21Aug26 2040MS $11,830 NMT1W/TS 3 Sr1 Amanda Turnbull $3, btn 13.4m, wnr Rocknroll Bling 0, 2:02.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Sr1) over 2040m at Parkes was 2nd-3.6 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Rocknroll Bling (2:34.70) in 3yo on August 21 at $3.30. Before that, 4th (Sr2) over 1660m at Parkes, at the bell was 5th-11.4 beaten 2.25 m by Only One Reason (2:03.70) in 3yo on August 14 at $2.60. Draws the inside so worth another chance.

6-10 Parkes 21Aug26 1660MS $6,940 0-1 WIN Sr4 Malcolm Hutchings $71, btn 10m, wnr Baby El Ay 0, 2:02.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (Sr4) over 1660m at Parkes was 9th-13.6 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Baby El Ay (2:06.60) on August 21 at $71. Two runs back 8th (Sr5) over 1660m at Parkes, beaten 23 m by Mrs Mahoney (2:05.20) in 3yo on August 14 at $81. Others rate better.

1-6 Bathurst 10Aug26 1730SS Trial Fr3 Travis Bullock won by 0.3m, 2nd HEARTFELT 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Returns after nine weeks in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into eighth after a quick start, behind Cowboy Culture at this track over 1730m in a 3yo on June 24 at $7. Can measure up.

7-10 Parkes 14Aug26 1660MS $11,830 Colts Geldings 0Ws/TS 3 Fr4 Nathan Hurst $4, btn 7.5m, wnr Only One Reason 0, 1:59.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 7th (Fr4) over 1660m after showing early speed at Parkes, at the bell was 2nd-0.4 beaten 7 m by Only One Reason (2:03.70) in 3yo on August 14 at $3.50. Before that, 4th (Sr2) over 1720m at Dubbo was 3rd-2 at the bell, beaten 3 m by Ya Racin Dash (2:10.80) in 3yo on August 7 at $5.50. Can make amends.

8-10 Bathurst 12Aug26 1730MS $6,940 MAIDEN Fr7 Anthony Winnell $41, btn 26.7m, wnr Ocean King 0, 2:03.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr7) over 1730m at this track beaten 25 m by Ocean King (2:13.10) on August 12 at $41. Two runs back 5th (Fr1) over 1730m at this track was 4th-8.54 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Judah (2:09.70) on August 5 at $81. Not keen.

6-9 Albury 11Aug26 1770MS $11,830 MAIDEN 3 Fr5 George Lee $51, btn 36.2m, wnr Rock Spirit 0, 2:00.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1770m after showing early speed and racing wide at Albury, beaten 35 m by Rock Spirit (2:12.50) in 3yo on August 11 at $51. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr1) over 2100m after showing early speed at Young, at the bell was 3rd-5.8 beaten 2.5 m by Waitandsee (2:39.30) on August 4 at $34. Not keen on her chances in this line-up.

4-10 Parkes 21Aug26 1660MS $6,940 0-1 WIN Fr3 Mark Hewitt $23, btn 4.5m, wnr Baby El Ay 0, 2:02.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1660m after showing early pace at Parkes, at the bell was leading 1.8 beaten 4.5 m by Baby El Ay (2:06.60) on August 21 at $23. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr4) over 2100m at Young, at the bell was 7th-15.2 beaten 19 m by Vinnysgal (2:37.70) in 3yo on August 18 at $81. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

4-10 Parkes 21Aug26 2040MS $11,830 NMT1W/TS 3 Fr2 Chloe Formosa $15, btn 8.3m, wnr Rocknroll Bling 0, 2:02.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr2) over 2040m at Parkes was 8th-14.2 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Rocknroll Bling (2:34.70) in 3yo on August 21 at $15. Before that, was well back in the run when 6th (Fr5) over 1660m at Parkes, at the bell was 8th-20.4 beaten 6 m by Only One Reason (2:03.70) in 3yo on August 14 at $34. Expecting a much better run this time.

3-10 Young 18Aug26 2100MS $11,830 Colts Geldings NMT1W/TS 3 Fr2 G K Cattell $61, btn 9.5m, wnr Papier Mache 0, 2:01.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start surrendered the lead and finished 3rd (Fr2) over 2100m after showing early speed at Young, at the bell was 5th-8.8 beaten 9 m by Papier Mache (2:38.30) in 3yo on August 18 at $61. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early pace at Young, beaten 30 m by Trouble In Me (2:06.50) in 3yo on August 4 at $81. Might find this beyond him.

1-5 Bathurst 10Aug26 1730SS Trial Fr4 Amanda Turnbull won by 3.3m, 2nd HASHTAG HECTOR 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Lines up again after a break of five months. Well beaten at the end of his last preparation at this course and distance when eighth at very long odds behind Hollywood Strip. Happy to watch this time.

5-5 Bathurst 10Aug26 1730SS Trial Fr1 Jake Betts btn 193.7m, wnr SLICK BY DESIGN 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old gelding by Ride High out of Bbs Inspiration on debut. Finished fifth in a trial on August 10 at Bathurst over 1730m. Will be better for the run.