Tamworth Race 7 - Vale Dean York
HEZA PLAYER NZ (6) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when midfield in a Golden Guitar heat. Draws wider but is suited dropping in class and he strikes at 50 per cent at this circuit and distance. Primary contender. ARNIES ARMY NZ (7) went back from a wide barrier last start so there was merit in his effort for fifth, beaten less than 6 metres. Owns a good record at this longer distance and draws for a trail. Threat with even luck. ESCALERA NZ (3) hasn't performed to market expectations of late but draws well so could turn things around. PURE DRAGON (9) cops a tricky draw but is back in grade and was a winner here two back.

Driver: Blake Hughes
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Fr2) over 1980m at this track, at the bell was 4th-6.67 beaten 19 m by Avenger (2:25.40) in NR up to 53 on January 29 at $17. Before that 8th (Fr2) over 1980m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 25 m by Pure Dragon (2:27.50) in NR up to 55 on January 23 at $13. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 29/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 19.5L | $17.00 |
| 8/10 | 23/01/2026 | 99 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Dead | Blake Hughes | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 25.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/4 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | A J Missen | 0 |
| 25.6L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 16/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 9.9L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 11.4L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 02/10/2025 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/10 | 26/09/2025 | 8 | NR up to 58 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $19.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 18.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Caitlin McElhinney
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr7) over 2030m at Newcastle beaten 21 m by Milli Me (2:28.40) in NR up to 62 on January 28 at $71. At the start before 7th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track was 2nd-2.6 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Allsopp (1:55.80) in NR up to 65 on January 8 at $5. Expecting a better run this time.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 28/01/2026 | 20 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:57.6 | 7 |
| 21.6L | $71.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/01/2026 | 28 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 12.9L | $31.00 |
| 6/10 | 04/12/2025 | 24 | NR up to 70 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 17.2L | $26.00 |
| 1/4 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 21.7L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 10/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 43.6L | $81.00 |
| 7/7 | 03/11/2025 | 460 | NR up to 65 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 2170m | Neutral | Peter Mcrae | 1:59.8 | 6 |
| 31.8L | $17.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 19.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sam Ison
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1980m at this track was 6th-9.18 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Rocktagonal (2:24.60) in NR up to 58 on January 29 at $7. The run prior was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr5) over 1980m after being wide early at this track beaten 23 m by Pure Dragon (2:27.50) in NR up to 55 on January 23 at $5. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 29/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 14.9L | $7.00 |
| 7/10 | 23/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Dead | Tom Ison | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 23.6L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 13/01/2026 | 24 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Sam Ison | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $18.00 |
| 6/10 | 20/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Osborn | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 28.6L | $17.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Sam Ison | 1:54.3 | 5 |
| 15.7L | $151.00 |
| 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: Anthony Varga
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, was well back in the run when 5th (Fr5) over 1980m at this track, at the bell was 7th-13.15 beaten 12 m by Rocktagonal (2:24.60) in NR up to 58 on January 29 at $21. Before that 5th (Fr3) over 1980m at this track was 2nd-2 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Fast Tracker (2:25.90) in NR up to 70 on December 11 at $16. Prefer others.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 29/01/2026 | 49 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/5 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 24.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Sam Ison | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $16.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 17.8L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 27/11/2025 | 6 | NR up to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Sam Ison | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 21/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $71.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 65 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Tom Ison | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 22.9L | $10.00 |
| 3/3 | 12/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jake Davis | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1980m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 4th-9.92 beaten 8 m by Buddy Perfect (2:23.70) in NR 60 to 75 on January 16 at $11. Before that, a solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track was 5th-9.8 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Allsopp (1:55.80) in NR up to 65 on January 8 at $9. Well placed down in grade and strikes at 50 per cent at this circuit and distance.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 16/01/2026 | 8 | NR 60 to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/10 | 30/12/2025 | 10 | NR 54 to 60 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $4.60 |
| 3/9 | 20/12/2025 | 15 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:52.4 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/9 | 05/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 58 | $12,240.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:53.7 | 6 |
| 17.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/9 | 27/11/2025 | 6 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | B J Elder | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 07/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1646m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 30/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Wayne Hill | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tom Ison
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 6th-11.93 beaten 6 m by Keilor Baby Shark (1:56.00) in NR up to 65 on January 29 at $16. The run previous was well back in the run when 6th (Fr5) over 1980m after racing wide at this track beaten 12 m by Betterthanfederer (2:23.30) in NR 60 to 75 on January 23 at $5. Draws on the second line but this looks a nice race.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 29/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Sam Ison | 1:56.0 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $16.00 |
| 6/10 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $12,240.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Dead | Tom Ison | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 12.2L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 16/01/2026 | 13 | NR 60 to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $13.00 |
| 3/10 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:51.5 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $12,240.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $14.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:52.4 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $4.60 |
| 2/5 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 18/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | J Duggan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tanner Brown
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 1980m NR up to 60 on January 16. Last time out was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr4) over 1609m after being wide early at this track, beaten 35 m by Keilor Baby Shark (1:56.00) in NR up to 65 on January 29 at $101. Capable of more than he has shown recently. Could bounce back.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 29/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Tanner Brown | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 37.0L | $101.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $12,240.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Dead | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 16.6L | $3.20 |
| 1/10 | 16/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 2:00.7 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $5.50 |
| 8/8 | 08/01/2026 | 19 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Tanner Brown | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 21.7L | $31.00 |
| 6/10 | 20/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:56.5 | 8 |
| 25.4L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Tanner Brown | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/11 | 21/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | N J Elkins | 0 |
| 44.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 06/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Brad Hewitt | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cooper Griffiths
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr3) over 1609m after racing wide at this track, beaten 35 m by Keilor Baby Shark (1:56.00) in NR up to 65 on January 29 at $6.50. Showed ability the run before when she won by 1.1 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr1) at this track (2:27.50) beating Superbon in NR up to 55 on January 23 at $2. Can feature with even luck from the back row.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 29/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 34.6L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 23/01/2026 | 15 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Dead | Cooper Griffiths | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $2.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/01/2026 | 28 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $12.00 |
| 8/9 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 32.2L | $12.00 |
| 2/10 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $7.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/11/2025 | 20 | NR up to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 25.9L | $11.00 |
| 1/5 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | A J Missen | 0 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 11/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | A J Missen | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |