Tamworth Race 8 - Garrards Horse And Hound Appreciation Pace
ASHLEYS BLUE CHIP (9) scored her second win from the past four appearances last start when she found the lead and did well to go on and score by 9 metres at this track over 1980m. No favours expected from this draw. This should be an easier assignment so she is sure to prove tough to beat again. AMILLION PROMISES (2) is in the mix following a fifth at his most recent appearance over 1980m at this track when settling near the rear and won't be that far back this time in. PARATROUPER (4) is the next elect off a last-start win by a head at this track over 1980m when fresh from a spell. RACING PAULA (7) is also in the mix.

Driver: Tom Ison
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Sr4) over 1980m at this track was 8th-18.4 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Paratrouper (2:26.50) in NR up to 57 on July 17 at $41. Showed ability the run before when he won by 3 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr1) at this track (2:01.00) beating Cheddar Valley in 4yo+ NR up to 58 on June 26 at $2.40 at the bell was leading 1.8. Drawn favourably and worth another chance.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 17/07/2025 | 21 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $41.00 |
1/10 | 26/06/2025 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $10,000.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Tom Ison | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $2.40 |
7/10 | 20/06/2025 | 8 | NR up to 58 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $10.00 |
1/10 | 12/06/2025 | 62 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Tom Ison | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $3.70 |
1/3 | 10/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Caitlin McElhinney | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
4/8 | 11/04/2025 | 8 | NR up to 57 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $11.00 |
2/10 | 03/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Anthony Varga | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $15.00 |
2/5 | 18/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | L J Whittaker | 0 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Keali Hepworth
Stats
Comments
Began her campaign last start running 9th (Fr1) over 1980m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 50 m by Ashleys Blue Chip (2:24.00) in NR up to 75 on July 17 at $26. Might need more time.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/9 | 17/07/2025 | 181 | NR up to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Tanner Brown | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 49.5L | $26.00 |
2/3 | 01/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 | |
7/8 | 17/01/2025 | 8 | NR 60 to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 50.8L | $14.00 |
9/9 | 09/01/2025 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Emma Ison | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 29.2L | $26.00 |
8/10 | 26/12/2024 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 2120m | Neutral | Tom Ison | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 22.9L | $4.40 |
3/10 | 12/12/2024 | 6 | NR up to 60 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Tanner Brown | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $7.50 |
4/10 | 06/12/2024 | 8 | No NR | $14,990.00 | Dubbo | 2120m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $4.00 |
1/5 | 18/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
Stats
Comments
Last start won on from midfield and won by a head (Sr1) at this track (2:26.50) beating Elouisa Dale in NR up to 57 on July 17 at $11 at the bell was 6th-13.8. Sure to be further improved and looms as a serious threat again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 17/07/2025 | 88 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Caitlin McElhinney | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
1/5 | 08/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | J K Donovan | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | ||
5/7 | 20/04/2025 | 3 | NR up to 70 | $6,940.00 | Narrabri | 2560m | Neutral | Caitlin McElhinney | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $7.00 |
9/9 | 17/04/2025 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin McElhinney | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 24.4L | $31.00 |
6/10 | 03/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Caitlin McElhinney | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 40.9L | $7.00 |
2/10 | 27/03/2025 | 4 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Mollly Ison | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 21.1L | $8.00 |
5/10 | 23/03/2025 | 3 | NR up to 60 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 2120m | Neutral | Nathan Hurst | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 18.8L | $11.00 |
1/5 | 22/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Caitlin McElhinney | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anthony Varga
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr3) over 1980m after racing wide at this track beaten 35 m by Ashleys Blue Chip (2:24.00) in NR up to 75 on July 17 at $14. At the start before 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 4th-7.8 beaten 5 m by Vincentius Maximus (1:59.50) in NR up to 68 on June 26 at $11. A better run is on the cards.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 17/07/2025 | 21 | NR up to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Anthony Varga | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 35.6L | $14.00 |
5/9 | 26/06/2025 | 6 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Anthony Varga | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $11.00 |
5/10 | 20/06/2025 | 8 | NR 60 to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:53.5 | 2 |
| 14.9L | $18.00 |
2/9 | 12/06/2025 | 4 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Anthony Varga | 1:57.8 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $9.50 |
1/7 | 08/06/2025 | 17 | No NR | $13,260.00 | Narrabri | 2560m | Neutral | Tom Ison | 2:05.8 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $1.00 |
7/8 | 22/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Caitlin McElhinney | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 25.6L | $26.00 |
4/6 | 18/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Emma Ison | 0 |
| 38.1L | $0.00 | |
1/6 | 01/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 12.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Danny Mackney
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr5) over 1980m at this track, beaten 20 m by Ashleys Blue Chip (2:24.00) in NR up to 75 on July 17 at $26. Showed ability the run before when she came from midfield and won by 1.2 m (Sr1) at this track (2:26.80) beating The Cid in NR up to 65 on July 3 at $4.20 at the bell was 4th-6.6. Place hope.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 17/07/2025 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 20.5L | $26.00 |
1/10 | 03/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Tom Ison | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $4.20 |
6/9 | 26/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $41.00 |
5/8 | 19/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Anthony Varga | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 16.4L | $34.00 |
3/9 | 12/06/2025 | 14 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Tom Ison | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
2/9 | 29/05/2025 | 5 | NR up to 65 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Tom Ison | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 12.2L | $4.60 |
3/5 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Anthony Varga | 0 |
| 18.9L | $0.00 | |
3/5 | 18/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Michael Grima | 0 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Caitlin McElhinney
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 1980m at this track beaten 22 m by Ashleys Blue Chip (2:24.00) in NR up to 75 on July 17 at $34. At the start before good run when 3rd (Sr3) over 1980m at this track was 7th-12 at the bell, beaten 4 m by Night To Remember (2:26.80) in NR up to 65 on July 3 at $15. Can be thereabouts.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9 | 17/07/2025 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Caitlin McElhinney | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 22.0L | $34.00 |
3/10 | 03/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Caitlin McElhinney | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $15.00 |
3/9 | 26/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Caitlin McElhinney | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
6/8 | 19/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Caitlin McElhinney | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 25.1L | $15.00 |
1/9 | 12/06/2025 | 4 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Caitlin McElhinney | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
4/7 | 08/06/2025 | 10 | No NR | $13,260.00 | Narrabri | 2560m | Neutral | Caitlin McElhinney | 2:05.8 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $12.00 |
2/5 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Caitlin McElhinney | 0 |
| 10.9L | $0.00 | |
1/5 | 07/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Caitlin McElhinney | 0 |
| 17.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jemma Coney
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 8th (Fr2) over 1660m at Albion Park, beaten 25 m by Rocket City (1:55.10) in B 5 No NR on July 4 at $61. Before that 5th (Sr3) over 1660m at Albion Park beaten 13 m by Megs Boy (1:56.50) in NR up to 75 on June 27 at $51. Each way.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 04/07/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $11,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:51.6 | 2 |
| 26.7L | $61.00 |
5/10 | 27/06/2025 | 3 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:52.9 | 3 |
| 13.9L | $51.00 |
9/12 | 24/06/2025 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 13.6L | $126.00 |
9/10 | 14/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 30.3L | $41.00 |
7/9 | 07/06/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $11,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.5 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $4.00 |
1/8 | 31/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Nathan Dawson | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $4.80 |
1/6 | 16/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | G M Young | 0 |
| 23.7L | $0.00 | |
1/7 | 20/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | A J Missen | 0 |
| 11.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cooper Griffiths
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 9 m (Sr2) at this track (2:24.00) beating The Cid in NR up to 75 on July 17 at $3.20 at the bell was leading 7. Top chance.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 17/07/2025 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Tom Ison | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $3.20 |
6/10 | 03/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 13.1L | $11.00 |
7/9 | 26/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Tom Ison | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $4.60 |
1/8 | 19/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Tom Ison | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $4.60 |
6/9 | 12/06/2025 | 14 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 7.7L | $6.50 |
3/9 | 29/05/2025 | 5 | NR up to 65 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 13.6L | $6.00 |
1/5 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 10.9L | $0.00 | |
1/5 | 15/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Molly Ison
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 8th (Fr8) over 2030m at Newcastle beaten 16 m by Flare Up (2:26.60) in NR up to 62 on June 6 at $61. Before that 7th (Sr4) over 1980m at this track was 7th-12.9m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 19 m by Vincentius Maximus (2:26.50) in NR up to 65 on May 29 at $41. Not keen.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 15/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Anthony Varga | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | |
3/5 | 08/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Anthony Varga | 0 |
| 16.4L | $0.00 | ||
8/8 | 06/06/2025 | 8 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Jemma Coney | 1:56.2 | 8 |
| 16.4L | $61.00 |
7/9 | 29/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 19.7L | $41.00 |
5/8 | 22/05/2025 | 13 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 22.0L | $8.50 |
0/10 | 09/05/2025 | 204 | NR 60 to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
8/9 | 17/10/2024 | 5 | NR up to 70 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 35.8L | $18.00 |
7/10 | 12/10/2024 | 14 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:54.2 | 6 |
| 10.7L | $151.00 |