Tamworth Race 7 - Nswsoa First Past The Post Bonus Pace
BAT MATSON (5) has been competitive here of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 6 metres from the winner in a higher-graded race. Came from the back row when runner-up prior. Finds a winnable assignment. DEEBO (7) is back from a spell of five months after racing in Queensland last campaign but hasn't missed a place in four tries at this circuit and distance, winning twice. Should be ready to go after placing in a recent trial. The ace draw gives KING HIT NZ (1) every chance to show his best form while DIDSHEDOIT NZ (9) is heading the right way, coming from this row to place in her last two outings at this venue.

Driver: Tanner Brown
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 8th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early pace at Newcastle beaten 17 m by Spirit King (1:53.30) on August 28 at $21. The run before 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track was 4th-6.21 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Jayjaybenny (1:56.60) on July 9 at $6.50. Could show his best from this draw.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 28/08/2026 | 50 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mason Bigeni | 1:53.3 | 4 |
| 17.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 09/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Mitch Chapple | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 11.9L | $6.50 |
| 8/9 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Declan Murphy | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 19.4L | $13.00 |
| 6/9 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 9/9 | 19/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 11/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Mitch Chapple | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.40 |
| 1/4 | 21/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Central Southland Raceway | 2400m | SS | Brent Barclay | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Formosa
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr8) over 1609m at Newcastle beaten 10 m by D J Rock (1:54.00) on September 4 at $41. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr6) over 1609m at Newcastle beaten 17 m by Spirit King (1:53.30) on August 28 at $41. Better drawn than in recent starts and deserves another chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Kirra Langelaar | 1:54.0 | 8 |
| 10.2L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/08/2026 | 21 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Kirra Langelaar | 1:53.3 | 6 |
| 17.4L | $41.00 |
| 1/10 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 31/07/2026 | 128 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $9.00 |
| 3/4 | 22/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Kyle Edwards | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 15/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $18.00 |
| 7/10 | 18/03/2026 | 19 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 14.1L | $13.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at Newcastle, beaten 8 m by Manhatten Chick (1:56.70) on September 4 at $23. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr7) over 1609m at Newcastle, beaten 6 m by Spirit King (1:53.30) on August 28 at $31. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joe Taaffe | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $23.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:53.3 | 7 |
| 6.1L | $31.00 |
| 6/10 | 20/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Brad Elder | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 22.8L | $4.33 |
| 5/10 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $14.00 |
| 4/9 | 07/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:52.9 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/9 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $12.00 |
| 2/4 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 2044m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jett Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 6th-12.53 beaten 10 m by Im Lord Tommy (1:55.60) on August 27 at $14. At his previous start game effort when 2nd (Fr6) over 1980m at this track was 2nd-0.82 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Ultimate Diva (2:24.70) on August 20 at $15. Strong prospects.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Kirra Langelaar | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $14.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 10.9L | $15.00 |
| 9/10 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Kirra Langelaar | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 21.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Kirra Langelaar | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 12.2L | $41.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 62 | $10,000.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | D A Chapple | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 09/07/2026 | 5 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 12.1L | $11.00 |
| 5/5 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | C S James | 0 |
| 41.4L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 12/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | C L Mackney | 0 |
| 24.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chloe Formosa
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 3rd-3.75 beaten 6 m by Sunday Mornings (1:55.90) on August 27 at $3.20. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Sr2) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 4th-12.21 beaten 8 m by Arnies Army (1:54.70) on August 20 at $7.50. Likely to be there at the business end.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $3.20 |
| 2/9 | 20/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $7.50 |
| 8/10 | 14/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | 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 |
| 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: Grace Panella
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Ultimate Diva at this track over 1980m on August 20 at $21. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Im Lord Tommy at this track over 1609m on August 27 at $34. Place hope.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/10 | 20/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 22.0L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 14/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:51.5 | 6 |
| 32.3L | $151.00 |
| 3/10 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Tanner Brown | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $16.00 |
| 2/9 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $17.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/07/2026 | 266 | NR up to 62 | $10,000.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Michael Grima | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $71.00 |
| 2/5 | 14/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 08/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | J K Donovan | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jemma Coney
Stats
Comments
Resuming after five months off the scene. Finished off last preparation when beaten by 6 m finishing fifth behind Allmighty Max at Redcliffe over 2040m in a 3yo+ on April 15 at $4.60. Keep safe
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 01/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | A J Missen | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 15/04/2026 | 6 | NR 53 to 59 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Fast | N T Rothwell | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $4.60 |
| 6/8 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | NR 54 to 62 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 65 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 15.4L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 26/03/2026 | 5 | 5 0K/4 Starts | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:52.4 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $61.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | K L Langelaar | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 06/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | D J Murphy | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 |

Driver: Caitlin McElhinney
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a head when driven back in the field, (Fr4) held up early, at this track (1:57.30) beating Coral Cays in on August 27 at $9 at the bell was 5th-9.33. Can be in the finish again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 54 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/08/2026 | 19 | NR up to 54 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 38.5L | $10.00 |
| 8/10 | 01/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 62 | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Tom Ison | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 12.9L | $12.00 |
| 2/9 | 23/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 62 | $10,000.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $8.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 62 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/10 | 09/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/4 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 10.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tom Ison
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into third behind Ultimate Diva at this track over 1980m on August 20 at $26. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing second behind Im Lord Tommy at this track over 1609m on August 27 at $7. Working up to a win.
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 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 8.2L | $7.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Emma Ison | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 17.6L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 24.7L | $19.00 |
| 8/9 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 27.8L | $7.00 |
| 7/7 | 23/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 42.6L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 09/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $19.00 |
| 1/4 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sam Ison
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he failed to finish when he ran at this track on May 21 over 1609m. Market watch fresh.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 01/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Sam Ison | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Sam Ison | 0 |
| 11.8L | $0.00 | |
| 0/10 | 21/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Sam Ison | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Sam Ison | 2:00.8 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $13.00 |
| 8/10 | 30/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Sam Ison | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 17.8L | $34.00 |
| 1/4 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Sam Ison | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 16/04/2026 | 4 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Sam Ison | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 32.7L | $41.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/04/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 55 | $15,300.00 | Narrabri | 2160m | Fast | Sam Ison | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 05/04/2026 | 10 | NR 45 to 55 | $9,790.00 | Narrabri | 2160m | Neutral | Sam Ison | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $7.50 |