Tamworth Race 6 - Perc Verning Memorial
THOMAS ROYAL (2) looks well placed returning to this venue having come from this barrier to score by 2m over this distance the last time he raced here last month. History could repeat. KATASTROPHEE (1) recorded back-to-back placings before working home in good style to score by 3.6 metres at Narrabri on Sunday. The ace draw gives her the chance to back that up. OTIS RISING (9) draws on the back line this time but is in contention again after scoring last start by a metre at Narrabri. Tricky draw for LAURIE DEE (10) but he will be fitter for a resuming fifth in stronger company.

Driver: Caitlin McElhinney
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start a big 3.5 m win when driven back in the field, (Fr4) held up early, at Narrabri (2:08.90) beating Tasmans Delight in NR up to 45 on April 12 at $3.80 at the bell was 6th-10.1. The ace draw can see her be right in the thick of things.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 12/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Narrabri | 1760m | Fast | Tanner Brown | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $3.80 |
| 3/7 | 05/04/2026 | 10 | NR 41 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Narrabri | 1760m | Neutral | Tanner Brown | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | NR 39 to 44 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Varga | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $8.00 |
| 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 |
| 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 |

Driver: Grace Panella
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr4) over 2030m after showing early speed and racing wide at Newcastle beaten 23 m by Ohwhatiwouldgive (2:24.20) in NR up to 57 on April 10 at $17. The run previous 8th (Fr1) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 30 m by Rocknroll Clarry (1:52.50) in 4yo+ NR up to 55 on March 27 at $34. Should get his chance from this draw.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 10/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:54.3 | 4 |
| 23.0L | $17.00 |
| 8/9 | 27/03/2026 | 15 | NR up to 55 | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:52.5 | 1 |
| 32.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/10 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.10 |
| 3/9 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $8.50 |
| 8/10 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 2:00.2 | 6 |
| 11.6L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $2.90 |
| 1/2 | 23/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | C S James | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 03/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | A J Missen | 0 |
| 10.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jemma Coney
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr3) over 1609m at Newcastle, at the bell was 5th-4.49 beaten 12 m by Shark Dancer (1:54.80) in NR 51 to 54 on April 6 at $17. Two runs back was well beaten after breaking at Newcastle on December 20. Watch for a spike in form.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 06/04/2026 | 107 | NR 51 to 54 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/4 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | A J Missen | 0 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 24/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | A J Missen | 0 |
| 13.8L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 20/12/2025 | 22 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 234.9L | $3.50 |
| 10/10 | 28/11/2025 | 23 | NR up to 54 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:53.1 | 2 |
| 164.4L | $13.00 |
| 10/10 | 05/11/2025 | 17 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:55.3 | 7 |
| 199.6L | $3.90 |
| 1/10 | 19/10/2025 | 11 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | West Wyalong | 1740m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 1/10 | 08/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 10.2L | $1.80 |

Driver: Dean Chapple
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr3) over 1760m at Narrabri, at the bell was 3rd-2.6 beaten 14 m by Annie Crocker (2:08.30) in NR up to 50 on April 12 at $3.90. Two runs back 10th (Sr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 35 m by Amillion Promises (1:58.00) in NR up to 58 on March 26 at $126. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 12/04/2026 | 17 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Narrabri | 1760m | Fast | D A Chapple | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 14.1L | $3.90 |
| 10/10 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | B P J James | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 35.1L | $126.00 |
| 8/10 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | D A Chapple | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/9 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 12.6L | $4.80 |
| 1/9 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | NR 44 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $4.20 |
| 6/10 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $2.00 |
| 1/5 | 16/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | C S James | 0 |
| 13.9L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 04/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | C S James | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anthony Varga
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 1609m 4yo+ NR up to 70 on February 19. Last time out 10th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 25 m by Jayjaybenny (1:55.80) in NR up to 70 on March 26 at $26. Capable of more than he has shown recently. Capable of bouncing back.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 26/03/2026 | 28 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | B P J James | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 26.2L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 26.1L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NR 48 to 60 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Anthony Varga | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $3.40 |
| 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 |
| 3/3 | 12/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jake Davis | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 2030m at Newcastle beaten 11 m by Ohwhatiwouldgive (2:24.20) in NR up to 57 on April 10 at $9. Can play a role in the finish again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 10/04/2026 | 15 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $9.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
| 9/9 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 2:01.0 | 4 |
| 8.2L | $3.10 |
| 1/9 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $1.90 |
| 2/9 | 19/02/2026 | 70 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | A J Missen | 0 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 05/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | A J Missen | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tanner Brown
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr1) over 2560m after showing early speed at Narrabri, beaten 30 m by Arnies Army (3:08.80) in NR up to 90 on April 12 at $51. At the run before game effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 1980m at this track was 4th-10.93 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Escalera (2:26.80) in NR up to 53 on March 26 at $34. Can do better.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 12/04/2026 | 17 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Narrabri | 2560m | Fast | D A Brown | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 30.1L | $51.00 |
| 3/10 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | D A Brown | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Tanner Brown | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 29.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Tanner Brown | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 20.9L | $34.00 |
| 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 |
| 5/11 | 21/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Narissa Elkins | 0 |
| 44.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sarah Rushbrook
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr2) over 2160m at Narrabri, at the bell was 4th-7.9 beaten 4.5 m by Otis Rising (2:41.90) in NR 45 to 55 on April 12 at $15. At the run before was well back in the run when 5th (Fr5) over 2160m at Narrabri beaten 10 m by Cut Glass (2:39.30) in NR 45 to 55 on April 5 at $10. Can play a role.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 12/04/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 55 | $15,300.00 | Narrabri | 2160m | Fast | Sarah Rushbrook | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/04/2026 | 10 | NR 45 to 55 | $9,790.00 | Narrabri | 2160m | Neutral | Sarah Rushbrook | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 10.2L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 26/03/2026 | 21 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $101.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Tanner Brown | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 41.3L | $81.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $4.60 |
| 4/4 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | A J Missen | 0 |
| 25.6L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 26/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 18.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tom Ison
Stats
Comments
Last start by 1.0 m after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Narrabri (2:41.90) beating Cut Glass in NR 45 to 55 on April 12 at $4.80 at the bell was leading 3.7. Major player with even luck.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 12/04/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 55 | $15,300.00 | Narrabri | 2160m | Fast | Tom Ison | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $4.80 |
| 3/7 | 05/04/2026 | 10 | NR 45 to 55 | $9,790.00 | Narrabri | 2160m | Neutral | Tom Ison | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $2.10 |
| 8/8 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | NR 45 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 22.9L | $14.00 |
| 7/10 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 9.9L | $7.00 |
| 1/9 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | NR 41 to 47 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $9.50 |
| 2/9 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 43 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Sam Ison | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $23.00 |
| 1/5 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 04/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chloe Formosa
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 2160m after showing early speed at Narrabri, beaten 18 m by Arnies Army (2:39.10) in NR up to 70 on April 5 at $8.50. Two runs back 9th (Sr3) over 2120m after being wide early at Dubbo, beaten 60 m by Yukon Be Serious (2:33.60) in NR up to 60 on December 26 at $11. Open to improvement.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 05/04/2026 | 100 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Narrabri | 2160m | Neutral | Anthony Varga | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/4 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Anthony Varga | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 24/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Anthony Varga | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 26/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 2120m | Neutral | Anthony Varga | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 61.4L | $11.00 |
| 1/10 | 12/12/2025 | 226 | NR up to 55 | $12,240.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Anthony Varga | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.20 |
| 8/9 | 30/04/2025 | 10 | NR 52 to 57 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Doug Hewitt | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 23.6L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 20/04/2025 | 11 | NR 48 to 52 | $4,000.00 | Marburg | 1850m | Neutral | K T Newman | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 27.4L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 09/04/2025 | 68 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Fast | K T Newman | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 31.5L | $61.00 |