Tamworth Race 6 - Drive Of The Year 2025 - ..... Pace
The form of HEZA DOOZIE (3) may have tapered off but he has been coming from wider barriers of late. Looks well served by this draw and is proven at this circuit and distance so could show his best in this line-up. SWEET ROCKY (5) has been solid when midfield in his last two outings at Newcastle, the latest in a higher-graded race. He looks suited back to a venue where he has recorded two wins and two placings in five previous visits. FAST TRACKER (4) has been coming from the second line of late so could be an improver from this draw. ASHLEYS BLUE CHIP (7) draws for a trail and has claims if she shows the from that saw her score a win at this circuit and distance last month.

Driver: Sam Ison
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr3) over 1609m after being wide early at this track beaten 30 m by Imxtraspecial (1:56.60) in NR up to 58 on February 26 at $23. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 21 m by Didshedoit (1:55.00) in NR up to 65 on February 19 at $101. Gets the ace draw so watch for a spike in form.
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 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Varga | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 31.2L | $23.00 |
| 7/9 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Sam Ison | 1:55.0 | 5 |
| 21.3L | $101.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NR 48 to 60 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Sam Ison | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $26.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Tanner Brown
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr3) over 1609m after being wide early at this track, beaten 55 m by Didshedoit (1:55.00) in NR up to 65 on February 19 at $31. Before that, 6th (Sr2) over 1980m at this track, at the bell was 8th-13.83 beaten 18 m by Heza Player (2:26.10) in NR 48 to 60 on February 5 at $34. Draws well so could show more.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 35.3L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | K L Langelaar | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 56.7L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NR 48 to 60 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Tanner Brown | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $34.00 |
| 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 |
| 5/11 | 21/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | N J Elkins | 0 |
| 44.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tom Ison
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr7) over 2030m at Newcastle was 9th-15.5 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Obadiah Dragon (2:28.00) in NR up to 63 on February 13 at $16. At the previous start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr5) over 1980m at this track, at the bell was 7th-10.76 beaten 12 m by Ashleys Blue Chip (2:29.00) in NR 61 to 70 on February 5 at $23. Should get his chance from this draw.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 13/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $16.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NR 61 to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Sam Ison | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $23.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Anthony Varga
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 7th (Sr2) over 1980m at this track, beaten 30 m by Arnies Army (2:25.30) in NR up to 65 on February 26 at $10. The start before 8th (Sr4) over 1609m at this track was 8th-11.98 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Three Rivers (1:55.50) in 4yo+ NR up to 70 on February 19 at $41. Among the leading chances on best form.
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 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 29.1L | $10.00 |
| 8/10 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Varga | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 16.0L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NR 61 to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Anthony Varga | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 18.7L | $11.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Brad Elder
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at Newcastle, beaten 15 m by Spirit King (1:54.00) in 4yo+ NR up to 70 on February 27 at $13. The run prior 5th (Sr1) over 1609m at Newcastle was 5th-10.32 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Colossal Hope (1:52.30) in NR up to 58 on February 20 at $14. This looks a suitable assignment.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 15.4L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:52.3 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $14.00 |
| 7/10 | 13/02/2026 | 6 | NR 55 to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $4.20 |
| 8/10 | 07/02/2026 | 10 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:52.1 | 10 |
| 19.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $1.95 |
| 2/8 | 19/01/2026 | 4 | NR 47 to 49 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $2.30 |
| 1/7 | 17/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 19/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 48.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Caitlin McElhinney
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1980m at this track, beaten 24 m by Arnies Army (2:25.30) in NR up to 65 on February 26 at $23. Two runs back was well back in the run when 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track was 8th-16.78 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Didshedoit (1:55.00) in NR up to 65 on February 19 at $71. Leaning to others.
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 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 24.8L | $23.00 |
| 3/9 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 16.1L | $71.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/02/2026 | 8 | NR 48 to 60 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 11.9L | $21.00 |
| 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 |
| 1/4 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 21.7L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 15/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 19.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chloe Formosa
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr3) over 1980m at this track, beaten 30 m by Arnies Army (2:25.30) in NR up to 65 on February 26 at $11. Before that, 8th (Fr3) over 1609m at Newcastle beaten 21 m by Haveyoucheckedin (1:51.00) in NR up to 90 on February 20 at $41. Could be dangerous if things go her way.
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 | 26/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | K L Langelaar | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 28.9L | $11.00 |
| 8/9 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:51.0 | 3 |
| 21.8L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/02/2026 | 8 | NR 58 to 71 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:52.4 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $31.00 |
| 1/8 | 05/02/2026 | 8 | NR 61 to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Tom Ison | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $2.30 |
| 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 |
| 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: Blake Hughes
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 6th-15.46 beaten 12 m by Imxtraspecial (1:56.60) in NR up to 58 on February 26 at $11. At the start before was well back in the run when 9th (Fr4) over 1609m after racing wide at this track, beaten 35 m by Three Rivers (1:55.50) in 4yo+ NR up to 70 on February 19 at $19. Consider.
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 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $11.00 |
| 9/10 | 19/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 37.4L | $19.00 |
| 6/9 | 13/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:57.3 | 8 |
| 11.9L | $23.00 |
| 7/10 | 07/02/2026 | 10 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:52.1 | 8 |
| 18.1L | $26.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 23/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Dead | B J Elder | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.40 |
| 6/8 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 66.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 05/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 |