Tamworth Race 1 - Multiquip Three Year Old Pace
SPELL CHECK (1) resumes from a spell of four-and-a-half months having placed at this circuit and distance in her only start to date. Likely to have developed further with maturity. Readied with two trials, winning the latest and should get every chance from the ace draw. ULTIMATE DILEMMA (2) draws well and is looming as a real threat after good efforts from the back row in her last two outings at Newcastle, placing last time out. MERRYWOOD LOU (4) led as favourite but faded to fifth in stronger company last start. Better off dropping to maiden grade so is capable of playing a major role. WICKED STRIKE (3) was solid when midfield from the back row last start and had placed from a similar draw to this when on debut prior.

Driver: Sarah Rushbrook
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Three-year-old filly facing the starter for the second time. At debut solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 3rd-3.8m on the pegs beaten 9 m by Truthbetold (1:59.30) in MAIDEN on January 13 at $8.50. Trialling well and the ace draw could see her make a winning return.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Sarah Rushbrook | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Danny Mackney | 0 |
| 27.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 13/01/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Sarah Rushbrook | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $8.50 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
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Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Sr1) over 1609m at Newcastle, at the bell was 7th-11.86 beaten 13 m by So Can Eye (1:58.00) in MAIDEN on May 1 at $17. Progressing well. Draws well and could progress further.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 01/05/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 13.9L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Osborn | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $15.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/04/2026 | - | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Osborn | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 118.4L | $26.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Joshua Osborn | 0 |
| 15.9L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 72L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Hurst
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Comments
Last start 5th (Sr4) over 1660m at Parkes beaten 11 m by Just Keep Chiming (2:04.30) in 3yo MAIDEN on May 15 at $126. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early pace at Dubbo beaten 25 m by Xcalibur (2:08.10) in MAIDEN on May 8 at $12. Go well from a low draw.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Nathan Hurst | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 11.9L | $126.00 |
| 3/10 | 08/05/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Nathan Hurst | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 26.4L | $12.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Hurst | 0 |
| 15.8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Hurst | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grace Panella
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Comments
Finding that maiden win elusive. Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1980m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 2nd-1.32 beaten 19 m by Valorix (2:29.80) in 0-1 WIN on May 7 at $2.60. The run prior 8th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early speed at Penrith, beaten 40 m by Devious Minds (2:03.80) in 3yo NMT1W/TS on April 16 at $101. A return to form is on the cards.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 07/05/2026 | 21 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | B J Elder | 2:01.7 | 3 |
| 19.1L | $2.60 |
| 8/9 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 40.4L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 27.6L | $34.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 18.8L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 26/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 22.0L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 20/03/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 22.1L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Vaughan Duncan | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | B P Portelli | 0 |
| 14.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Formosa
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Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at Newcastle, beaten 23 m by Believe In Carmer (1:58.70) in MAIDEN on May 8 at $34. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr7) over 1609m after racing wide at Newcastle beaten 35 m by So Can Eye (1:58.00) in MAIDEN on May 1 at $12. Not keen.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:58.7 | 7 |
| 23.2L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 01/05/2026 | 266 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:58.0 | 7 |
| 35.4L | $12.00 |
| 4/6 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 08/08/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 107.1L | $26.00 |

Driver: Jemma Coney
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at Newcastle was 4th-5.96 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Believe In Carmer (1:58.70) in MAIDEN on May 8 at $19. Before that, 9th (Fr4) over 1609m at Newcastle, beaten 35 m by So Can Eye (1:58.00) in MAIDEN on May 1 at $7.50. Can do better.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 18.8L | $19.00 |
| 9/10 | 01/05/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 37.1L | $7.50 |
| 7/9 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 10/04/2026 | 4 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 15.1L | $61.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/04/2026 | 269 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 23.7L | $26.00 |
| 2/4 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Chloe Formosa | 0 |
| 9.4L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 11/07/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 30.7L | $26.00 |
| 3/5 | 04/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tom Ison
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Comments
Backing up quickly since being well beaten Parkes over 1660m, 6 days ago and two back 6th (Sr3) over 1720m at Dubbo beaten 40 m by Xcalibur (2:08.10) in MAIDEN on May 8 at $31. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Angela Hurst | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 30.3L | $101.00 |
| 6/10 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Angela Hurst | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 38.7L | $31.00 |
| 2/10 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Nathan Hurst | 2:02.2 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/04/2026 | 147 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Nathan Hurst | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $15.00 |
| 3/5 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Hurst | 0 |
| 20.7L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 21/11/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Angela Hurst | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 43.8L | $41.00 |
| 3/7 | 27/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Hurst | 0 |
| 39.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Kennedy
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Comments
Three-year-old colt facing the starter for the second time. At debut 10th (Sr4) over 1609m at this track well beaten by Ascot Showgirl (1:59.70) in MAIDEN on September 18 at $41. Good in the latest trial so watch the betting.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | J J Kennedy | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 01/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | J J Kennedy | 0 |
| 67.7L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 18/09/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | J J Kennedy | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 154.7L | $41.00 |