Tamworth Race 3 - Vale Denis Hickson
AGENT CALLAN (7) was beaten into fifth over further as a hot favourite last time but did have to work so it may pay to be forgiving. Scored back-to-back wins at this circuit and distance prior so is worth another chance. VERY NEEDY (4) came from this barrier to win at this venue four back and hasn't been too far off the placings since. Comes back in grade on the last two attempts. Major player. GALVARINO (2) only beat a couple home last week at Newcastle but came from the back row to miss by a head when runner-up here prior and draws to advantage. WHISKEY ROYALE (1) was down the track over further last time but did a good job to finish second at this circuit and distance prior and gets the aid of the ace draw.

Driver: Caitlin McElhinney
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr4) over 1980m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track beaten 40 m by Bull Shark (2:28.00) in NR up to 45 on March 12 at $9.50. At the start before game effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.11 beaten 5.5 m by Agent Callan (1:57.60) in NR up to 40 on March 5 at $12. Capable of more than he has shown recently. Bold showing expected aided by the inside draw.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 2:00.3 | 4 |
| 39.4L | $9.50 |
| 2/9 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $12.00 |
| 9/9 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 43 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 32.6L | $23.00 |
| 2/9 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $8.50 |
| 8/10 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NR 41 to 46 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 21.9L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 29/01/2026 | 6 | NR 38 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 24.6L | $13.00 |
| 1/4 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | C S James | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 13/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Nathan Xuereb | 0 |
| 20.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tom Ison
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at Newcastle was 2nd-1.5 at the bell, beaten 16 m by D J Rock (1:58.20) in NR up to 45 on March 19 at $12. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Sr2) over 1980m at this track was 5th-6.95 at the bell, beaten a head by Bull Shark (2:28.00) in NR up to 45 on March 12 at $18. Draws well and could peak third up.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 19/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 16.2L | $12.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/03/2026 | 97 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Tom Ison | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $18.00 |
| 3/4 | 17/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | R J Williams | 0 |
| 7.4L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 05/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 48 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.9 | 7 |
| 19.2L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $2.90 |
| 2/10 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.80 |
| 10/10 | 13/11/2025 | 4 | NR 40 to 44 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 49.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Chloe Butler | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grace Panella
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr6) over 1980m at this track, at the bell was 10th-20.33 beaten 18 m by Bull Shark (2:28.00) in NR up to 45 on March 12 at $31. Before that, 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track was 6th-8.42 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Otis Rising (1:56.50) in NR 41 to 47 on March 5 at $6. Draws well and is capable of a better showing.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 2:00.3 | 6 |
| 18.5L | $31.00 |
| 6/9 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | NR 41 to 47 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 43 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 15.7L | $9.00 |
| 9/9 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:59.5 | 6 |
| 267.2L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 05/02/2026 | 8 | NR 41 to 46 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 10.9L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $11.00 |
| 1/4 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 27/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | C D R Carroll | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Danny Mackney
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track was 5th-8.6 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Thomas Royal (1:57.80) in 4yo+ NR up to 55 on March 12 at $51. Before that, 5th (Fr4) over 1980m after being wide early at this track beaten 30 m by Ohwhatiwouldgive (2:26.10) in NR up to 55 on January 23 at $31. This looks a nice race.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 12/03/2026 | 48 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Danny Mackney | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $51.00 |
| 5/9 | 23/01/2026 | 4 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Dead | Danny Mackney | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 29.5L | $31.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/01/2026 | 6 | NR 38 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Danny Mackney | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 13/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Danny Mackney | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.90 |
| 5/9 | 08/01/2026 | 20 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Danny Mackney | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 10.2L | $14.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/12/2025 | 8 | 2-5 WINs | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Neutral | Danny Mackney | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 33.2L | $61.00 |
| 4/6 | 16/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Danny Mackney | 0 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 16/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | C L Mackney | 0 |
| 26.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chloe Formosa
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr5) over 1980m at this track was 8th-16.05 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Bull Shark (2:28.00) in NR up to 45 on March 12 at $151. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 9th-15.61 beaten 13 m by Otis Rising (1:56.50) in NR 41 to 47 on March 5 at $41. Comes into this in ordinary form. Not enthused.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | J K Donovan | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 12.6L | $151.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | NR 41 to 47 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | NR 44 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 27.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | B J Elder | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.40 |
| 8/10 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 44.9L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 29/01/2026 | 16 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $4.00 |
| 4/4 | 25/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | P W Grima | 0 |
| 46.6L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 24/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | P W Grima | 0 |
| 19L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr4) over 1980m at this track was 9th-11.78 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Grosestar (2:28.00) in NR up to 45 on March 12 at $11. At the run before 8th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 3rd-3.04 beaten 14 m by Otis Rising (1:56.50) in NR 41 to 47 on March 5 at $13. May be ready to produce more.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 2:00.3 | 4 |
| 15.5L | $11.00 |
| 8/9 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | NR 41 to 47 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 14.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | NR 44 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $16.00 |
| 7/10 | 19/02/2026 | 112 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $18.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | A J Missen | 0 |
| 36.5L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 30/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 24.1L | $13.00 |
| 2/9 | 16/10/2025 | 7 | NR 45 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $3.20 |
| 2/5 | 05/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | K M Glasby | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sam Ison
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when fifth at this track on March 12. Proved too good the start before at this track on March 5. Has been in good form and is expected to bounce back.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Sam Ison | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $1.75 |
| 1/9 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Sam Ison | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/9 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 37 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Sam Ison | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/9 | 19/02/2026 | 21 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Sam Ison | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $23.00 |
| 2/6 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | D A Brown | 0 |
| 20.9L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 29/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 37 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Sam Ison | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 23.1L | $5.00 |
| 6/10 | 23/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Dead | D A Chapple | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 22.6L | $61.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | C S James | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anthony Varga
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track beaten 35 m by Coral Cays (1:58.30) in NR up to 52 M on March 12 at $5.50. At the run before 6th (Sr3) over 1980m at this track, at the bell was 7th-11.79 beaten 10 m by Coral Cays (2:27.80) in NR up to 47 M on March 5 at $16. Can do better.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 37.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 10.7L | $16.00 |
| 8/9 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | NR 44 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 56.7L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 27.9L | $34.00 |
| 1/9 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $14.00 |
| 4/9 | 29/01/2026 | 13 | NR 38 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:55.5 | 6 |
| 23.2L | $41.00 |
| 3/4 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 11/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |