Tamworth Race 8 - Sky Racing Active Pace
ILLAWONG DANNY (7) has been tackling stronger races of late and has had some tough draws, starting from the extreme outside last start at Menangle. Runner-up in a higher-graded race three back at Newcastle and put together a string of wins earlier in the campaign. Could show his best in this line-up. ALLSOPP (6) performed well from the back row in his last two outings in the Golden Guitar series, placing in a heat before copping a check and breaking when fourth in the consolation. Draws wide but scored a win at this venue the last time he started on the front line. HEZA DOOZIE (5) came from wider than this to win at Newcastle four back and could be close to another success after solid efforts in his last two appearances. ASHLEYS BLUE CHIP (1) has been coming from wider or second row barriers so can do much better.

Driver: Tom Ison
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr2) over 1609m at Newcastle beaten 24 m by Saint Crusader (1:52.30) in No NR on January 28 at $126. Before that, 8th (Sr4) over 1980m at this track was 9th-15.06 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Bettors Moon (2:26.00) in NR 65 to 80 on January 13 at $26. Has the inside draw which may spark a revival.
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 | 15 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:52.3 | 2 |
| 24.6L | $126.00 |
| 8/10 | 13/01/2026 | 4 | NR 65 to 80 | $14,280.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 09/01/2026 | 21 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:53.1 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $21.00 |
| 9/10 | 19/12/2025 | 15 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 2044m | Neutral | Tom Ison | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 39.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:54.3 | 4 |
| 16.2L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 27/11/2025 | 6 | NR up to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Anthony Varga | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $4.20 |
| 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: Dean Chapple
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 2120m after showing early speed at Dubbo, at the bell was 2nd-1.6 beaten 8 m by Yukon Be Serious (2:33.60) in NR up to 60 on December 26 at $2.70. At the start before game effort when 3rd (Sr2) over 2120m at Dubbo, at the bell was 4th-5.6 beaten 3.5 m by Mammals Girl (2:35.80) in NR up to 60 on December 5 at $4.20. Can feature in the finish.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 11/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Good | T J Pay | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 26/12/2025 | 21 | NR up to 60 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 2120m | Neutral | E A Dwyer | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $2.70 |
| 3/10 | 05/12/2025 | 16 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Dubbo | 2120m | Fast | B J Medlyn | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $4.20 |
| 1/5 | 30/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Good | M C Carroll | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 19/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 11.9L | $5.00 |
| 9/10 | 12/11/2025 | 133 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $10.00 |
| 7/10 | 02/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | B J Medlyn | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 13.9L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 25/06/2025 | 14 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $5.00 |

Driver: Caitlin McElhinney
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr2) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-3.89 beaten 16 m by Keilor Baby Shark (1:56.00) in NR up to 65 on January 29 at $12. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr4) over 2360m at this track, well beaten by Helluva (2:50.20) in No NR on January 23 at $51. Capable of a better showing.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 29/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $12.00 |
| 8/10 | 23/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $15,300.00 | Tamworth | 2360m | Dead | Tom Ison | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 91.1L | $51.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:53.1 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 03/01/2026 | 15 | NR 59 to 70 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 29.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 19/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 2044m | Neutral | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 15.1L | $61.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/12/2025 | 20 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 04/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 |
Driver: Anthony Varga
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Betterthanfederer at this track over 1980m in a NR 60 to 75 on January 23 at $18. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Keilor Baby Shark at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 65 on January 29 at $7.50. One of the contenders.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 29/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
| 8/10 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $12,240.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Dead | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $18.00 |
| 6/10 | 16/01/2026 | 3 | NR 60 to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Anthony Varga | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $41.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/01/2026 | 10 | NR 65 to 80 | $14,280.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Anthony Varga | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $61.00 |
| 7/10 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | NR 59 to 70 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 20.4L | $21.00 |
| 3/10 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $25,500.00 | Maitland | 2044m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $41.00 |
| 6/6 | 04/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | J K Donovan | 0 |
| 24.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 17/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 8.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sam Ison
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4 m fourth behind Keilor Baby Shark at this track over 1609m NR up to 65 last start. Before that was beaten 5 metres second again at this track over 1230m in NR 55 to 65 on January 23. Contender.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 29/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 65 | $12,240.00 | Tamworth | 1230m | Dead | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1 |
| 4.9L | $10.00 | |
| 9/10 | 16/01/2026 | 17 | NR 60 to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 14.2L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 30/12/2025 | 11 | NR 54 to 60 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $4.60 |
| 3/9 | 19/12/2025 | 14 | 2-5 WINs | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Neutral | Tom Ison | 2:00.9 | 5 |
| 13.9L | $12.00 |
| 6/12 | 05/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $3.60 |
| 1/6 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 29/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jemma Coney
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr3) over 1980m at this track beaten 10 m by Betterthanfederer (2:23.30) in NR 60 to 75 on January 23 at $11. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Sr3) over 1980m at this track, at the bell was 4th-17.78 beaten 13 m by Love Lou (2:22.50) in NR 60 to 75 on January 16 at $11. Rates highly and is a big chance.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $12,240.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Dead | Blake Hughes | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/01/2026 | 8 | NR 60 to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 13.1L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/01/2026 | 35 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $2.50 |
| 8/10 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 21.9L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 27/11/2025 | 6 | NR up to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |
| 8/11 | 21/11/2025 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $15.00 |
| 1/4 | 08/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Anthony Varga | 0 |
| 9.4L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 11/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | A J Missen | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr10) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 13 m by Joans Rising Star (1:51.30) in NR up to 80 on January 24 at $101. The start before 8th (Sr4) over 1980m at this track was 6th-10.36 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Canadian Lass (2:23.30) in NR 60 to 75 on January 16 at $3.10. Drops in grade and his best form would win this.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 24/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:51.3 | 10 |
| 13.7L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 17.4L | $3.10 |
| 2/10 | 09/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:53.1 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $3.20 |
| 10/10 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | NR 72 to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 62.4L | $2.90 |
| 1/9 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:53.4 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $2.40 |
| 1/10 | 13/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 54 | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | B J Elder | 1:53.5 | 7 |
| 2.2L | $1.70 |
| 1/4 | 22/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 21/06/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yarra Valley | 2150m | R A Payne | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr2) over 2360m at this track, beaten 22 m by Helluva (2:50.20) in No NR on January 23 at $21. At the run before 8th (Sr1) over 1980m at this track, at the bell was 9th-19.83 beaten 12 m by Buddy Perfect (2:23.70) in NR 60 to 75 on January 16 at $6. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $15,300.00 | Tamworth | 2360m | Dead | Blake Hughes | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 22.2L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 16/01/2026 | 34 | NR 60 to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 12.9L | $6.00 |
| 1/4 | 23/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | A J Missen | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 13/12/2025 | 16 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Blake Hughes | 1:51.7 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 27/11/2025 | 20 | NR up to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 07/11/2025 | 8 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:53.8 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 30/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $4.40 |
| 2/3 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | A J Missen | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 |