Tamworth Race 8 - Johns Auto Service Pace
LAST TIME JOE (2) was far from disgraced when beaten 6m in a decent line-up at Menangle last Saturday. Had only once missed the top-three in his previous seven starts, highlighted by a couple of Newcastle wins. Came from the back line to miss narrowly here two back and can atone aided by this much more favourable draw. ROUGE BLING (5) drew on the back row and was held up when beaten less than 4 metres into fifth when resuming at Newcastle. Owns a solid second-up record so can progress. COUNTY COURT JUDGE (1) has been coming from wider barriers in Queensland of late and did manage a Redcliffe placing three back. The ace draw could see him make an immediate impact for the new yard. ARNIES ARMY NZ (9) draw on the back row but should find this easier than recent attempts at Menangle and has only once missed a place in eight attempts here.

Driver: Grace Panella
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr7) over 1660m at Albion Park, beaten 16 m by Pretty Little Liar (1:57.30) in 3yo+ on May 14 at $9. The start before 9th (Fr3) over 1660m at Albion Park, beaten 40 m by Amami (1:56.20) in 3yo+ on April 24 at $10. Can measure up aided by the ace draw.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 14/05/2026 | 20 | NR 49 to 56 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:53.7 | 7 |
| 16.1L | $9.00 |
| 9/10 | 24/04/2026 | 15 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:52.6 | 3 |
| 38.6L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/04/2026 | 26 | NR 54 to 62 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $3.80 |
| 7/10 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $10,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:53.1 | 3 |
| 14.2L | $2.10 |
| 12/12 | 07/03/2026 | 8 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:53.6 | 5 |
| 26.2L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:51.5 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 |

Driver: Emma Ison
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr1) over 1609m at Menangle was 7th-14.02 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Enjabonarlo (1:51.30) on June 20 at $31. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Sr2) over 1609m at this track was 5th-6.04 at the bell, beaten a nose by Far Out Ringo (1:57.10) on June 11 at $4.80. Strong claims from a good draw.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 20/06/2026 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:51.3 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $31.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Tanner Brown | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.80 |
| 1/9 | 05/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:52.2 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | W | Tanner Brown | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 17.4L | $8.50 |
| 7/9 | 21/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Tanner Brown | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 17.1L | $4.20 |
| 1/9 | 15/05/2026 | 8 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $3.00 |
| 4/9 | 06/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Narissa Elkins | 0 |
| 13.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 06/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Narissa Elkins | 0 |
| 14.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr5) over 2030m at Newcastle beaten 22 m by No Notthebuttons (2:23.80) on June 19 at $26. At the start before was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr8) over 1609m at Newcastle was 10th-19.49 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Spunkys Gotsecrets (1:55.60) on June 12 at $151. Draws for a better result.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:54.0 | 5 |
| 22.2L | $26.00 |
| 10/10 | 12/06/2026 | 36 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:55.6 | 8 |
| 17.6L | $151.00 |
| 4/4 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 07/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 32.7L | $4.20 |
| 9/10 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 69 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $13.00 |
| 2/9 | 24/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 16/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $9.50 |
| 1/4 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Cooper Griffiths | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sam Ison
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 9th (Sr3) over 1609m at this track was 8th-13.56 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Im Lord Tommy (1:57.50) on May 7 at $26. Before that 5th (Fr6) over 1609m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track, beaten 25 m by Im Lord Tommy (1:57.80) on April 30 at $4. Not keen.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | C S James | 0 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 07/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Varga | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 19.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:57.8 | 6 |
| 26.8L | $4.00 |
| 6/10 | 16/04/2026 | 21 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Varga | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 14.6L | $7.50 |
| 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 |
| 5/5 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 24.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tanner Brown
Stats
Comments
Resumed when beaten 4 m fifth behind The Cid at Newcastle over 2030m in a on June 19. Fitter and is capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 19/06/2026 | 154 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $11.00 |
| 2/5 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 16/01/2026 | 3 | NR 60 to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $26.00 |
| 10/10 | 13/01/2026 | 24 | NR 65 to 80 | $14,280.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Tanner Brown | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 15.1L | $101.00 |
| 9/9 | 20/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 75 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:53.4 | 4 |
| 34.7L | $8.50 |
| 8/8 | 11/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Tanner Brown | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 49.7L | $21.00 |
| 10/12 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $75,000.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 19.4L | $7.50 |
| 1/4 | 05/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Caitlin McElhinney
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 6th (Sr3) over 1609m at this track was 6th-8.24 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Far Out Ringo (1:57.10) on June 11 at $26. Before that 7th (Sr1) over 1609m at Newcastle, beaten 12 m by Last Time Joe (1:52.20) on June 5 at $61. Others read better. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 11/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 7.9L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:52.2 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $61.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/05/2026 | 13 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | W | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 24.9L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 15/05/2026 | 8 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:54.3 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 07/05/2026 | 77 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 26.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/4 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anthony Varga
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 6th (Fr2) over 2030m at Newcastle, at the bell was 4th-5.94 beaten 5 m by The Cid (2:27.00) on June 19 at $7. Showed ability the race before when he won by a nose (Fr5) at this track (1:57.10) beating King Hit in on June 11 at $51 at the bell was 3rd-4.81. Can make his presence felt.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 19/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $7.00 |
| 1/9 | 11/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Varga | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | W | Sam Ison | 2:00.0 | 6 |
| 33.3L | $71.00 |
| 5/9 | 21/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Anthony Varga | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 16.2L | $71.00 |
| 1/9 | 07/05/2026 | 32 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Grace Panella | 2:00.8 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $19.00 |
| 1/4 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Anthony Varga | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 05/04/2026 | 10 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Narrabri | 2160m | Neutral | James Sutton | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 63.3L | $26.00 |
| 2/4 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dean Chapple
Stats
Comments
Last start ran on from midfield and won by 3 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at this track (2:26.50) beating Racing Paula in on June 11 at $3.80 at the bell was 5th-8.11. Tricky draw but among the hopes again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 11/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $3.80 |
| 7/10 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | W | D A Chapple | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 27.4L | $41.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/5 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | D A Chapple | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 07/05/2026 | 111 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | D A Chapple | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 24.4L | $16.00 |
| 3/4 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | D A Chapple | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 16/01/2026 | 3 | NR 60 to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | D A Chapple | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 18.7L | $23.00 |
| 7/10 | 13/01/2026 | 10 | NR 65 to 80 | $14,280.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | G F Dwyer | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $10.00 |

Driver: Tom Ison
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr2) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 8th-16.38 beaten 18 m by Hugo Maguire (1:51.00) on June 16 at $101. Before that, was well back in the run when 7th (Fr8) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 7th-9.15 beaten 7 m by Romanee (1:52.50) on June 9 at $23. This suits better so watch for a spike in form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:51.0 | 2 |
| 18.5L | $101.00 |
| 7/10 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 69 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:52.5 | 8 |
| 7.9L | $23.00 |
| 8/10 | 02/06/2026 | 12 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:52.0 | 10 |
| 7.6L | $81.00 |
| 3/9 | 21/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $1.85 |
| 6/9 | 15/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:53.6 | 5 |
| 18.2L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 09/05/2026 | 13 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:53.8 | 7 |
| 18.3L | $41.00 |
| 2/5 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 18/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | J Duggan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track was 2nd-0.14 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Far Out Ringo (1:57.10) on June 11 at $14. Before that, 5th (Fr5) over 1980m after being wide early at this track, beaten 20 m by Carramar Olam (2:27.60) on May 28 at $31. Among the players on best form.
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 | 11/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $14.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | W | Jemma Coney | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 20.4L | $31.00 |
| 1/10 | 21/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $9.50 |
| 6/10 | 07/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 22.4L | $2.60 |
| 4/9 | 30/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Anthony Varga | 1:59.5 | 6 |
| 4.2L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/04/2026 | 49 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 41.1L | $8.50 |
| 1/4 | 08/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Anthony Varga | 0 |
| 9.4L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 11/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | A J Missen | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |