Tamworth Race 9 - Hazells Farm & Fertizer Services Pace
LUKE JOHN NZ (1) ran fifth last start at Penrith over 1720m. Big change of scenery now. Different ball game here and draws the pole to give him every chance to make it a winning start to his time up here at the home of country music. METALLICA MAN (6) turned in a strong performance last time when he battled on bravely to just miss out over 1980m at this track. Won't find this any harder and he can grab a win. CHEZZ DALE NZ (4) is worth another chance after a last-start tenth over 1980m at this track two weeks ago. LAST TIME JOE (3) could only finish eighth over 1609m at Newcastle most recently. Open to improvement and is in the mix.

Driver: Brad Elder
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Comments
Resumed when beaten 17 m fifth behind Buzz Bomb at Penrith over 1720m in a on July 2. Will come on from that run and is a strong winning hope.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 15/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ellen Rixon | 0 |
| 32.7L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 02/07/2026 | 125 | NR 51 to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 17.0L | $4.33 |
| 7/9 | 17/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J P McCarthy | 0 |
| 37.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | T J Miles | 1:53.4 | 1 |
| 22.6L | $101.00 |
| 6/10 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 31.7L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 13/02/2026 | 24 | NR 55 to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J L Daskalovski | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $13.00 |
| 9/9 | 20/01/2026 | 11 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:51.1 | 8 |
| 39.2L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 09/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.8 | 6 |
| 33.5L | $10.00 |

Driver: Caitlin McElhinney
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr5) over 1980m at this track, beaten 15 m by Jayjaybenny (2:24.90) on August 6 at $151. Before that 9th (Sr3) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 8th-10.34 beaten 18 m by Avenger (1:56.70) on July 30 at $41. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Emma Ison | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 15.3L | $151.00 |
| 9/9 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Emma Ison | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 18.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $16.00 |
| 7/10 | 09/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Sam Ison | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 13.7L | $51.00 |
| 2/3 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Michael Grima | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 03/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Nathan Hurst | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 19.7L | $51.00 |
| 4/10 | 25/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Sam Ison | 1:55.5 | 6 |
| 7.9L | $81.00 |
| 4/6 | 18/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Emma Ison | 0 |
| 38.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Daniel Jack
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at Newcastle, beaten 35 m by San Sebastian (1:51.50) on August 14 at $15. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at Newcastle beaten 13 m by Nick Of Time (1:53.70) on July 31 at $2.40. Nicely drawn this time and can bounce back.
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 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jye Coney | 1:51.5 | 8 |
| 33.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/4 | 05/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mitch Chapple | 0 |
| 15.9L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 31/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:53.7 | 6 |
| 13.9L | $2.40 |
| 10/10 | 25/07/2026 | 15 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Mitch Chapple | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 16.7L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 10/07/2026 | 15 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Mitch Chapple | 1:53.0 | 8 |
| 16.9L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 25/06/2026 | 5 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Emma Ison | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 7.7L | $1.85 |
| 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 |
| 4/9 | 06/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Narissa Elkins | 0 |
| 13.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jett Turnbull
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Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 10th (Sr2) over 1980m at this track, beaten 35 m by Jayjaybenny (2:24.90) on August 6 at $8.50. The run before 5th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 20 m by Jayjaybenny (1:55.70) on July 30 at $10. Rates highly on best form and he is a major player.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 37.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 30/07/2026 | 28 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 20.1L | $10.00 |
| 8/9 | 02/07/2026 | 5 | 4YO and older | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:53.6 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $3.30 |
| 6/10 | 27/06/2026 | 8 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:52.6 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $15.00 |
| 3/10 | 19/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:51.2 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $31.00 |
| 7/10 | 13/06/2026 | 9 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:50.9 | 6 |
| 22.4L | $101.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Pete Mcmullen | 0 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
Driver: Michael Grima
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Comments
Eight-year-old gelding showed improvement last time. 3rd (Sr1) over 1609m at Newcastle beaten 20 m by San Sebastian (1:51.50) on August 14 at $126. The race before was not as impressive when well beaten into ninth after being driven well back, behind Jayjaybenny at this track over 1609m on July 30 at $151. Not keen this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 14/08/2026 | 15 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:51.5 | 1 |
| 20.1L | $126.00 |
| 9/9 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Michael Grima | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 36.1L | $151.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/07/2026 | 102 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Michael Grima | 1:56.9 | 4 |
| 41.7L | $101.00 |
| 5/5 | 14/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Anthony Varga | 0 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 12/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Narrabri | 2560m | Fast | Anthony Varga | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 16.9L | $10.00 |
| 8/9 | 05/04/2026 | 10 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Narrabri | 2160m | Neutral | J K Donovan | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 54.4L | $23.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Varga | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $12.00 |
| 6/6 | 04/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | J K Donovan | 0 |
| 24.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tanner Brown
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Jayjaybenny at this track over 1609m on July 30 at $23. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Jayjaybenny at this track over 1980m on August 6 at $6.50. Nice effort last time. One of the primary contenders.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 7/9 | 30/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Tanner Brown | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 21.9L | $23.00 |
| 5/9 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $6.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Tom Ison | 1:53.0 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/9 | 03/07/2026 | 21 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:53.6 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $31.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:51.9 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/4 | 24/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tom Ison
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr3) over 1980m at this track, beaten 18 m by Jayjaybenny (2:24.90) on August 6 at $15. At the run before 6th (Sr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 21 m by Jayjaybenny (1:55.70) on July 30 at $15. Can make amends.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Sam Ison | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 18.6L | $15.00 |
| 6/9 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Sam Ison | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 21.1L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $9.00 |
| 8/10 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:54.5 | 8 |
| 10.2L | $151.00 |
| 2/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR 59 to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Mollly Ison | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 03/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 18.7L | $11.00 |
| 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: Michael Formosa
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr1) over 2030m at Newcastle beaten 8 m by Rockin Bull (2:25.70) on August 14 at $41. Two runs back 4th (Sr1) over 1980m at this track beaten 6 m by Jayjaybenny (2:24.90) on August 6 at $16. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
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 | 14/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Tyler Miles | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $41.00 |
| 4/10 | 06/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $16.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Kirra Langelaar | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 09/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $7.50 |
| 10/10 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 1:52.7 | 8 |
| 18.1L | $101.00 |
| 2/4 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Chloe Formosa | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run she was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr5) over 1980m at this track, at the bell was 9th-12.6m on the pegs beaten 13 m by Major Mickey (2:27.00) on April 30 at $19. Looks all set for a bright return.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | A J Missen | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 30/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $19.00 |
| 1/10 | 16/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $7.50 |
| 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 |
| 2/6 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | A J Missen | 0 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |