Tamworth Race 5 - Mercure Hotel Tamworth Pace
NIGHT TO REMEMBER (3) produced a better effort last time out, coming from this barrier and finishing third at Newcastle. Owns a good third-up record so should be further improved. Top chance. NEXT TO ME NZ (1) was down the track last week at Newcastle but had been racing well with a string of wins or placings prior, all from wider barriers. Should get his chance from the ace draw. CORAL CAYS (8) has come from this barrier to win twice within her last four starts here, digging deep to get home by a head last time. Must respect again. ANTETOKOUNMPO (4) was racing well before the last attempt at Menangle and won here earlier in the campaign so can bounce back.

Driver: Jemma Coney
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early speed and racing wide at Newcastle, beaten 12 m by Addocar (1:56.70) on June 5 at $7. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr7) over 1609m after showing early speed at Newcastle was leading by 1.66 at the bell, beaten 3 m by Ultimate Trouble (1:56.00) on June 1 at $2. Nicely drawn so has winning claims.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 05/06/2026 | 4 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 12.1L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/06/2026 | 3 | NR 47 to 54 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:56.0 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/10 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:56.1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 22/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.35 |
| 3/8 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:55.2 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $2.25 |
| 2/9 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | G K Chapple | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 15/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Jemma Coney | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kirra Langelaar
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Comments
Resuming after a spell of 21 months. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into sixth after being driven well back, behind Far Out Ringo at this track over 1980m on September 5 2024 at $19. Draws well and can make her presence felt.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Anthony Varga | 0 |
| 35L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 28/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Anthony Varga | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/10 | 05/09/2024 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Keali Hepworth | 1:59.7 | 6 |
| 16.1L | $19.00 |
| 5/10 | 30/08/2024 | 8 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Keali Hepworth | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 11.7L | $21.00 |
| 1/10 | 22/08/2024 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Keali Hepworth | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $2.50 |
| 9/9 | 15/08/2024 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Keali Hepworth | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 261.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 08/08/2024 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Keali Hepworth | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $6.50 |
| 4/10 | 25/07/2024 | 168 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Keali Hepworth | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $9.00 |

Driver: Tom Ison
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth after being driven well back, behind Frankiromar at Newcastle over 1609m in a 4yo+ on May 29 at $23. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Addocar at Newcastle over 1609m on June 5 at $9.50. Heading the right way and is a leading player from a good draw.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $9.50 |
| 8/10 | 29/05/2026 | 78 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 14.2L | $23.00 |
| 4/5 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 14.1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $12.00 |
| 2/9 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.80 |
| 4/8 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $23.00 |
| 2/10 | 19/02/2026 | 21 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 19.9L | $3.00 |
| 3/5 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Anthony Varga | 0 |
| 18.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
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Comments
Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 10th (Fr2) over 1609m at Menangle was 8th-15.89 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Frankiromar (1:52.40) in 4yo+ on June 6 at $7.50. At the start before good run when 3rd (Sr2) over 1609m at Newcastle, at the bell was 7th-12.01 beaten 6 m by Frankiromar (1:53.90) in 4yo+ on May 29 at $13. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 06/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.4 | 2 |
| 18.4L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 29/05/2026 | 22 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 07/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $3.30 |
| 1/9 | 01/05/2026 | 15 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 16/04/2026 | 21 | NR 44 to 47 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $2.15 |
| 7/8 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | D A Chapple | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 22.4L | $4.80 |
| 1/4 | 17/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 5.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 18/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | D R Perrot | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grace Panella
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Comments
Last start 8th (Sr2) over 2040m at Ouyen, at the bell was 5th-8.6 beaten 15 m by Village Voice (2:32.50) in M on May 10 at $13. At the start before 8th (Fr1) over 1790m at Mildura was 6th-12.4 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Royal Appointment (2:10.10) on April 24 at $41. Capable of more than she has shown recently. Capable of better.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 10/05/2026 | 16 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ouyen | 2040m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 15.7L | $13.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/04/2026 | 45 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/6 | 10/03/2026 | 6 | NR 55 to 59 | $7,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 36.6L | $19.00 |
| 8/8 | 04/03/2026 | 12 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.9 | 7 |
| 10.1L | $12.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/02/2026 | 11 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 1.4L | $21.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/02/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $12.00 |
| 2/6 | 24/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | G R Sugars | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dean Chapple
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Comments
Didn't do much last start, 9th (Sr1) over 1609m at Newcastle beaten 6 m by Deecee Rockin (1:53.80) on June 5 at $15. Before that 5th (Sr1) over 1980m at this track, beaten 25 m by Mccrikey (2:27.40) on May 28 at $9. Draws wide and cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 05/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 54 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | W | Anthony Varga | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 26.0L | $9.00 |
| 5/10 | 21/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | D A Chapple | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 19.2L | $8.50 |
| 3/9 | 15/05/2026 | 8 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:55.4 | 7 |
| 6.2L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 07/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | D A Chapple | 2:00.8 | 3 |
| 16.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | D A Chapple | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $9.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | B P J James | 0 |
| 19.8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 01/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Anthony Varga | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
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Comments
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 1980m at this track was leading by 4.29 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Coral Cays (2:27.60) in M on May 28 at $5.50. At her previous start 4th (Sr4) over 1609m at this track was 7th-11.76 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Limousine Cheeky (1:57.70) on May 21 at $19. Could get into the finish.
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 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | W | Anthony Varga | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 21/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Varga | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $19.00 |
| 7/10 | 07/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Kirra Langelaar | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 8.2L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 30/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Varga | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 16/04/2026 | 4 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Varga | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $71.00 |
| 8/10 | 12/04/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 55 | $15,300.00 | Narrabri | 2160m | Fast | Anthony Varga | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 19.9L | $21.00 |
| 1/4 | 28/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Sam Ison | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 02/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | S H Rushbrook | 0 |
| 8.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitch Chapple
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Comments
In good form recently. Last start won by a head as favourite (Sr2) at this track (2:27.60) beating Ozzie Pearl in M on May 28 at $2.90 at the bell was 4th-7.38. In form and can be in the finish again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | W | Jemma Coney | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 21/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $14.00 |
| 5/9 | 07/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $3.80 |
| 1/10 | 30/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 7.7L | $2.60 |
| 6/8 | 16/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 18.6L | $2.15 |
| 2/4 | 18/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Stuart Glasby | 0 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Stuart Glasby | 0 |
| 76.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anthony Varga
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Comments
Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 24 m by Allsopp (1:57.60) on October 9 at $9.50. Happy to watch this time.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Sam Ison | 0 |
| 12.7L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 29/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Mollly Ison | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 16.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Dead | Anthony Varga | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $7.50 |
| 7/10 | 16/01/2026 | 3 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Anthony Varga | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 13/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Mollly Ison | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 19.9L | $3.80 |
| 8/9 | 08/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Anthony Varga | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 22.4L | $15.00 |
| 6/9 | 30/12/2025 | 10 | NR 50 to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Varga | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 15.3L | $23.00 |
| 2/6 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Anthony Varga | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Caitlin McElhinney
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Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 2.75 m third behind Coral Cays at this track over 1980m M last start. Before that was beaten a neck second again at this track over 1609m in on May 21. Tricky draw but looks close to a win.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | W | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 2.7L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 21/05/2026 | 10 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 9/9 | 11/05/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 10.9L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 04/05/2026 | 144 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 2170m | Fast | A B Mcelhinney | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 29.5L | $1.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | A B Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $8.50 |
| 10/10 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 42.1L | $51.00 |
| 3/5 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 12.4L | $0.00 |