Tamworth Race 6 - Tamworth City Toyota Tamworth Cup Prelude (Bm82)
BLACK DUKE (1) was outstanding two back in a strong form race at Doomben, storming home to get up for third at the end over 1350m. Looked flat over the same trip at Wyong last start in a run worth overlooking. Nicely graded today and can bounce back. SMART SHOT (6) raced midfield and failed to make inroads when resuming in a Country Championship qualifier over this distance at Tamworth last time out. Goes well second-up and this is an easier assignment. Likely improver. INVASIVE DREAMS (8) made good late ground to get up for third on a heavy surface over 1350m at Wyong recently. Genuine mare who looks a sound each-way proposition. RED BERYL (11) has been a bit plain of late but drops sharply in the weights and can sneak into the frame at odds. REBEL'S EDGE (9) is another who is getting down in the weights and can produce a better run.

Jockey: Shae Wilkes
Weight: 64kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 9 at Wyong Bm78 on March 19 over 1350m, 4.5 len behind Edited By carrying 57.5kg at $26. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 13 at Doomben Cl6-Sw on February 22 over 1350m, 0.7 len behind Red Defcon with 58.5kg at $41. Best figures stack up nicely so he looks the testing material.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 19/03/2025 | 25 | BM78 3U | $60,000.00 | Wyong | 1350m | Good 4 | Andrew Gibbons | 57.5kg | 1:18.56 | 7-8-8 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $26.00 |
3/13 | 22/02/2025 | 35 | CL6 3U | $85,000.00 | Doomben | 1350m | Good 4 | Luke P Dempsey | 58.5kg | 1:18.72 | 12-13-3 | 9 |
| 0.7L | $41.00 |
4/7 | 11/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Soft | Bailey Wheeler | 0:59.31 | - | 5 |
| 3.15L | $0.00 | |
4/12 | 18/01/2025 | 28 | BM70 | $75,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1400m | Good 4 | Emily Lang | 59.5kg | 1:22.96 | 3-3-4 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $8.50 |
6/10 | 21/12/2024 | 14 | BM85 | $85,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1400m | Good 4 | Jake Bayliss | 54.5kg | 1:21.88 | 10-9-6 | 10 |
| 6.7L | $10.00 |
2/13 | 07/12/2024 | 21 | BM78 | $75,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1400m | Good 4 | Jake Bayliss | 57.5kg | 1:23.71 | 5-3-2 | 10 |
| 1.4L | $14.00 |
3/8 | 16/11/2024 | 35 | CL6 3U | $85,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1400m | Heavy 8 | Jake Bayliss | 58.5kg | 1:24.93 | 6-3-3 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $19.00 |
2/7 | 24/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Good | Bailey Wheeler | 0:58.61 | - | 5 |
| 0.25L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Aaron Bullock
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 13 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on March 8 over 1600m, 6 len behind Pocketing carrying 57.5kg at $51. The race before that 6th of 8 at Newcastle Cond Bm68 on February 18 over 1400m, 5 len behind Zousain Bolt carrying 59.5kg at $9. Capable of a lot better.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99/19 | 29/03/2025 | 1 | 5U | $0.00 | Rosehill | 1300m | S(7) | 56.5kg | - | - | 9 | 0.0L | $1.00 | ||
7/14 | 28/03/2025 | 20 | OPEN | $50,000.00 | Muswellbrook | 1280m | Soft 5 | Aaron Bullock | 58.5kg | 1:16.83 | 5-5-7 | 7 |
| 2.7L | $7.50 |
12/13 | 08/03/2025 | 18 | BM72 3U | $120,000.00 | Randwick | 1600m | Good 4 | Reece Jones | 57.5kg | 1:34.97 | 4-6-12 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $51.00 |
6/8 | 18/02/2025 | 15 | BM68 | $42,000.00 | Newcastle | 1400m | Good 4 | Braith Nock | 59.5kg | 1:24.11 | 4-5-6 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $9.00 |
4/9 | 03/02/2025 | 127 | BM82 | $27,000.00 | Muswellbrook | 1280m | Good 4 | Leeshelle Small | 58.5kg | 1:15.92 | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $2.70 |
3/5 | 29/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wyong | 1000m | Soft | Grace Palmer | 1:00.20 | - | 0 |
| 6.16L | $0.00 | |
2/6 | 14/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1000m | Good | Grace Palmer | 1:00.81 | - | 0 |
| 2.33L | $0.00 | |
15/16 | 29/09/2024 | 21 | OPEN | $150,500.00 | Dubbo | 1600m | Good 4 | Georgina Mc Donnell | 54kg | 1:33.09 | 8-7-15 | 11 |
| 7.4L | $101.00 |
2/8 | 08/09/2024 | 9 | BM82 | $27,000.00 | Mudgee | 1400m | Good 4 | Mitch Stapleford | 59.5kg | 1:25.44 | 8-3-2 | 8 |
| 1.2L | $2.10 |
3/10 | 30/08/2024 | 19 | BM82 | $27,000.00 | Scone | 1600m | Good 4 | Shane Arnold | 61.5kg | 1:35.07 | 7-2-3 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Gabrielle Johnston
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 8 at Taree Bm82 on March 25 over 1614m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Veandechance with 55kg at $21. Before that 3rd of 9 at Quirindi Quir Cup Bm86 on February 21 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Aimpoint carrying 55kg at $21. Has to raise the bar.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 25/03/2025 | 32 | BM82 | $30,000.00 | Taree | 1614m | Heavy 9 | Gabrielle Johnston | 55kg | 1:38.56 | 6-5-7 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $21.00 |
3/9 | 21/02/2025 | 14 | OPEN | $50,400.00 | Quirindi | 1600m | Good 4 | Shannen Llewellyn | 55kg | 1:36.77 | 6-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $21.00 |
5/12 | 07/02/2025 | 15 | OPEN | $45,000.00 | Walcha | 1440m | Good 4 | Leeshelle Small | 53.5kg | 1:27.17 | 2-6-5 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $10.00 |
5/9 | 23/01/2025 | 18 | BM82 | $30,000.00 | Tamworth | 1600m | Good 3 | Mollie Fitzgerald | 59kg | 1:36.37 | 2-4-5 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $15.00 |
5/11 | 05/01/2025 | 28 | OPEN | $50,400.00 | Gilgandra | 1600m | Good 3 | Shannen Llewellyn | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 6-7-5 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $15.00 |
7/9 | 08/12/2024 | 12 | OPEN | $61,000.00 | Armidale | 1900m | Good 3 | Nick Heywood | 58kg | 1:57.81 | 2-5-7 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $8.00 |
1/4 | 13/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1000m | Good | Siena Grima | 0:57.14 | - | 0 |
| 0.06L | $0.00 | |
2/6 | 22/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scone | 900m | Heavy | Siena Grima | 0:53.78 | - | 0 |
| 2.68L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Mitchell Bell
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 8th of 14 at this track H&Nw Champ on March 9 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Intervarsity with 56kg at $26. Previously second-up settled towards the rear 2nd of 10 at Moree Cl1 on June 4 over 1200m, slow going neck behind Bjorn Ironside with 57kg at $5.50. Rates highly and expected to finish much closer this time.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/14 | 09/03/2025 | 133 | CL5 | $150,000.00 | Tamworth | 1400m | Good 3 | Clayton Gallagher | 56kg | 1:21.90 | 6-7-8 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $26.00 |
5/7 | 26/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scone | 1200m | Good | Clayton Gallagher | 1:11.66 | - | 0 |
| 4.53L | $0.00 | |
3/8 | 01/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1000m | Good | Clayton Gallagher | 0:59.01 | - | 0 |
| 2.72L | $0.00 | |
3/12 | 27/10/2024 | 14 | OPEN | $76,000.00 | Coonabarabran | 1600m | Good 4 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 1-1-3 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
1/11 | 13/10/2024 | 16 | CL3 | $50,000.00 | Coonamble | 1600m | Good 3 | Clayton Gallagher | 56kg | 1:35.25 | 6-2-1 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $3.25 |
2/5 | 27/09/2024 | 17 | BM66 | $30,000.00 | Scone | 1400m | Heavy 9 | Jean Van Overmeire | 58kg | 1:25.98 | 5-4-2 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $2.50 |
2/11 | 10/09/2024 | 25 | BM58 | $30,000.00 | Muswellbrook | 1280m | Good 4 | Shae Wilkes | 58.5kg | 1:15.26 | 7-7-2 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $3.00 |
1/14 | 16/08/2024 | 24 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Tamworth | 1400m | Heavy 10 | Braith Nock | 58.5kg | 1:26.71 | 10-3-1 | 14 |
| 1.0L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Chelsea Hillier
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start struggled in the run home; second last of 10 at Wyong Cond Bm68 on March 12 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Oakfield Prince with 57.5kg at $19. The race before that 8th of 10 at Gosford Bm64 on February 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Canny Queen carrying 59kg at $16. Likely to struggle again.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/10 | 12/03/2025 | 18 | BM68 | $42,000.00 | Wyong | 1600m | Heavy 8 | Anna Roper | 57.5kg | 1:38.17 | 1-2-9 | 2 |
| 14.6L | $19.00 |
8/10 | 22/02/2025 | 27 | BM64 | $42,000.00 | Gosford | 1600m | Soft 7 | Mollie Fitzgerald | 59kg | 1:39.06 | 3-5-8 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $16.00 |
8/10 | 26/01/2025 | 26 | BM64 | $42,000.00 | Wyong | 1300m | Good 4 | Mollie Fitzgerald | 59.5kg | 1:15.77 | 1-2-8 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $9.00 |
5/8 | 31/12/2024 | 283 | BM64 | $50,000.00 | Wyong | 1000m | Good 4 | Mollie Fitzgerald | 59.5kg | 0:57.08 | 5-6-5 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $21.00 |
4/6 | 12/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 950m | Good | Lauren Van Tijn | 0:54.50 | - | 0 |
| 3.55L | $0.00 | |
3/8 | 19/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wyong | 1000m | Soft | Lauren Van Tijn | 1:00.26 | - | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 | |
9/15 | 23/03/2024 | 9 | BM72 3U | $120,000.00 | Rosehill | 1500m | Good 4 | Jason Collett | 57.5kg | 1:29.23 | 2-3-9 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
1/12 | 14/03/2024 | 21 | BM68 | $42,000.00 | Wyong | 1600m | Good 4 | Anna Roper | 56kg | 1:36.89 | 1-1-1 | 12 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Luke Rolls
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Most recently 3rd of 11 at Wyong Prov Bm64 on March 12 over 1350m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Prince Of Sorts carrying 59.5kg at $4. Before that 6th of 12 at Mudgee Mudgee Cup Mb78 on February 23 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Osman with 54kg at $7. Excellent prospects in this suitable race.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/11 | 12/03/2025 | 17 | BM64 | $45,000.00 | Wyong | 1350m | Heavy 8 | Tommy Berry | 59.5kg | 1:21.08 | 8-9-3 | 8 |
| 2.9L | $4.00 |
6/12 | 23/02/2025 | 30 | OPEN | $75,000.00 | Mudgee | 1400m | Good 4 | Reece Jones | 54kg | 1:23.84 | 12-9-6 | 12 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
1/12 | 24/01/2025 | 22 | BM74 FM | $65,500.00 | Port Macquarie | 1206m | Good 4 | Lauren Van Tijn | 56kg | 1:11.72 | 8-9-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.00 |
1/10 | 02/01/2025 | 157 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Muswellbrook | 1000m | Soft 5 | Lauren Van Tijn | 60kg | 0:57.64 | 8-8-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.60 |
3/11 | 29/07/2024 | 16 | BM66 | $27,000.00 | Muswellbrook | 1500m | Heavy 9 | Lauren Van Tijn | 54.5kg | 1:33.97 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 0.7L | $2.50 |
2/11 | 13/07/2024 | 14 | BM68 | $42,000.00 | Newcastle | 1400m | Soft 6 | Andrew Gibbons | 55kg | 1:25.21 | 6-7-2 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
3/7 | 23/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Muswellbrook | 1000m | Good | Reece Jones | 0:58.97 | - | 0 |
| 0.91L | $0.00 | |
1/4 | 28/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scone | 900m | Soft | Brooke Stower | 0:54.99 | - | 0 |
| 1.55L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Clayton Gallagher
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 38-day let-up. Last start 8th of 14 at Doomben Bm70 on February 22 over 1615m, 5.5 len behind Shadow Power carrying 57kg at $18. Before that got back early 8th of 10 at Doomben Bm68 on February 8 over 1600m, 5 len behind Just Flying carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Could surprise.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/14 | 22/02/2025 | 14 | BM70 | $75,000.00 | Doomben | 1615m | Good 4 | Vlad Duric | 57kg | 1:35.47 | 9-10-8 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $18.00 |
8/10 | 08/02/2025 | 10 | BM68 | $75,000.00 | Doomben | 1600m | Good 4 | Vlad Duric | 58.5kg | 1:37.17 | 9-8-8 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $8.50 |
6/12 | 29/01/2025 | 21 | BM70 | $38,000.00 | Ipswich | 1350m | Good 4 | Cody Collis | 56kg | 1:20.16 | 9-10-6 | 11 |
| 4.7L | $18.00 |
11/14 | 08/01/2025 | 142 | BM68 | $38,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1400m | Good 4 | Boris Thornton | 59kg | 1:23.35 | 7-4-11 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $31.00 |
7/7 | 23/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Soft | Simon Miller | 0:57.43 | - | 4 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 | |
5/5 | 19/08/2024 | 8 | BM82 | $27,000.00 | Scone | 1300m | Heavy 10 | Darryl McLellan | 57.5kg | 1:20.64 | 4-4-5 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $6.00 |
2/11 | 11/08/2024 | 17 | OPEN | $27,000.00 | Dubbo | 1400m | Soft 6 | Ashley Morgan | 57kg | 1:23.21 | 7-7-2 | 9 |
| 1.4L | $5.50 |
3/6 | 17/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scone | 1000m | Good | Ashley Morgan | 1:00.26 | - | 0 |
| 1.67L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jake Pracey-Holmes
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run won by 0.5 len at this track Ctry Cl2-Sw March 9 over 1200m defeating Oenology carrying 59kg at $101. The race before that second last of 14 at Quirindi Ctry Cl2-Sw on February 21 over 1200m, 7 len behind Capital Mac with 59kg at $81. Back in form and is among the each-way hopes.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/11 | 09/03/2025 | 16 | CL2 | $35,000.00 | Tamworth | 1200m | Good 3 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | 59kg | 1:09.39 | 7-5-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $101.00 |
13/14 | 21/02/2025 | 14 | CL2 | $35,000.00 | Quirindi | 1200m | Good 4 | Kody Nestor | 59kg | 1:08.77 | 13-12-13 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $81.00 |
7/9 | 07/02/2025 | 298 | CL2 | $35,000.00 | Walcha | 1000m | Soft 5 | Matthew McGuren | 60kg | 0:56.51 | 8-8-7 | 8 |
| 8.4L | $31.00 |
4/12 | 15/04/2024 | 24 | CL2 | $27,000.00 | Armidale | 1400m | Soft 5 | Shae Wilkes | 59kg | 1:26.58 | 7-8-4 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $10.00 |
16/16 | 22/03/2024 | 12 | CL5 | $150,000.00 | Scone | 1400m | Soft 6 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | 56kg | 1:22.69 | 14-14-16 | 6 |
| 7.2L | $81.00 |
6/14 | 10/03/2024 | 14 | CL5 | $150,000.00 | Tamworth | 1400m | Good 4 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | 56kg | 1:21.20 | 9-14-6 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $201.00 |
2/6 | 23/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gunnedah | 900m | Good | J Woodhouse | 0:54.95 | - | 0 |
| 1.23L | $0.00 | |
6/6 | 17/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Muswellbrook | 1000m | Soft | Anna Roper | 0:58.84 | - | 0 |
| 14.87L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Mikayla Weir
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last start got back early 6th of 11 at Taree Bm66 on March 17 over 1262m, slow going 4 len behind Floss's One with 60.5kg at $41. At only start last preparation 6th of 14 at Tuncurry Mnc Champ on February 24 2024 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Auzstar with 56kg at $21. Probably needs another run.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/11 | 17/03/2025 | 387 | BM66 | $27,000.00 | Taree | 1262m | Soft 5 | Andrew Gibbons | 60.5kg | 1:14.69 | 11-10-6 | 6 |
| 4.2L | $41.00 |
2/7 | 25/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Taree | 1000m | Good | Todd Bailey | 0:59.13 | - | 0 |
| 0.09L | $0.00 | |
6/14 | 24/02/2024 | 189 | CL5 | $150,000.00 | Tuncurry | 1400m | Heavy 10 | Mikayla Weir | 56kg | 1:26.50 | 9-12-6 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $21.00 |
5/7 | 19/08/2023 | 21 | BM78 3U | $160,000.00 | Randwick | 2400m | Soft 7 | Dylan Gibbons | 53kg | 2:35.52 | 7-7-5 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $51.00 |
1/13 | 29/07/2023 | 17 | BM64 3U | $40,000.00 | Newcastle | 2300m | Good 4 | Andrew Gibbons | 56.5kg | 2:25.14 | 8-7-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $41.00 |
5/9 | 12/07/2023 | 12 | CL6 3U | $30,000.00 | Grafton | 2200m | Good 4 | Andrew Gibbons | 56kg | 2:16.32 | 9-7-5 | 8 |
| 3.9L | $21.00 |
3/9 | 30/06/2023 | 14 | BM66 | $27,000.00 | Scone | 2200m | Soft 5 | Andrew Gibbons | 57.5kg | 2:21.39 | 6-3-3 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $10.00 |
1/10 | 26/09/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Port Macquarie | 1000m | Soft | B Wheeler | 1:02.32 | - | 5 |
| 1L | $0.00 |