Tamworth Race 5 - Petermac - Horse Of The Year 2025 - Ashleys Blue Chip Pace
MACK PACK NZ (7) had a favourable gate and was too good at this track two runs ago. Drew wide last start and was easily accounted for, beaten 8 metres into ninth at Newcastle over 1609m. Gets a soft run on the inside of the second line but may need luck at some point. Primary contender if anywhere near his best. TINNY MAHONEY (10) has been racing well of late. Finished second at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten a nose. May just need a bit of luck at some point from this difficult draw. Meets a similar line up and he can figure in the finish. THOMAS ROYAL (1) is better than his last-start seventh over 1609m at this track. NIFTY STUDLEIGH (6) is the best of the rest after finishing fourth over 2030m at Newcastle last time out.

Driver: Blake Hughes
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 7th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track was 4th-8.47 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Mister Cheese (1:55.90) in NR up to 55 on February 5 at $10. The run previous 8th (Sr3) over 1980m at this track, beaten 22 m by Rocktagonal (2:24.60) in NR up to 58 on January 29 at $31. Can make amends.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 18.2L | $10.00 |
| 8/9 | 29/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 22.4L | $31.00 |
| 1/10 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 55 | $14,280.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Dead | Blake Hughes | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 15.7L | $4.20 |
| 6/9 | 16/01/2026 | 3 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 25.4L | $7.50 |
| 6/10 | 13/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 4.7L | $17.00 |
| 9/9 | 08/01/2026 | 23 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 32.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/2 | 23/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | C S James | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 03/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | A J Missen | 0 |
| 10.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chloe Formosa
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Sr2) over 2125m at Penrith, at the bell was 7th-8.38 beaten 4.5 m by Toolijooa Beach (2:37.20) in NR up to 52 on February 12 at $31. Before that 8th (Fr7) over 2030m after showing early speed at Newcastle beaten 21 m by Protagonist (2:26.20) in NR up to 58 on February 6 at $31. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 12/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | T J Miles | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $31.00 |
| 8/9 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:55.9 | 7 |
| 21.6L | $31.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/01/2026 | 13 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 15/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 8.4L | $18.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:53.4 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $19.00 |
| 7/10 | 30/12/2025 | 14 | NR 54 to 60 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:53.9 | 8 |
| 14.4L | $21.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Chloe Formosa | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 11/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anthony Varga
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 2030m at Newcastle was 6th-10.8 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Mister Poverty (2:26.60) in NR up to 52 on February 13 at $34. Two runs back 9th (Sr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 22 m by Mister Cheese (1:55.90) in NR up to 55 on February 5 at $41. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 13/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Anthony Varga | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 12.9L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Varga | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 22.9L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 29/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Mollly Ison | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 39.5L | $18.00 |
| 1/10 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $12,240.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Dead | Anthony Varga | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 2/9 | 16/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Anthony Varga | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $12.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/01/2026 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Varga | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $10.00 |
| 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: Caitlin McElhinney
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 6th-13.05 beaten 11 m by Mister Cheese (1:55.90) in NR up to 55 on February 5 at $16. At his previous start 5th (Sr4) over 1980m at this track was 5th-10.21 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Avenger (2:25.40) in NR up to 53 on January 29 at $23. Has ability and can do much better.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 11.7L | $16.00 |
| 5/9 | 29/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 13.7L | $23.00 |
| 7/10 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $12,240.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Dead | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 18.1L | $14.00 |
| 1/9 | 16/01/2026 | 3 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 13/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 8.4L | $34.00 |
| 2/9 | 08/01/2026 | 12 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $101.00 |
| 2/4 | 16/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | C S James | 0 |
| 17.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | C S James | 0 |
| 21.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kirra Langelaar
Stats
Comments
Raced in QLD last start in a much tougher race and was well back in the run when 7th (Fr4) over 1780m at Redcliffe beaten 13 m by Credulous (2:07.70) in 3yo+ NR up to 75 on January 21 at $31. Others look stronger.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 21/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 75 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | L I Mcelhinney | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $31.00 |
| 6/6 | 15/01/2026 | 14 | NR 54 to 62 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 49.8L | $1.60 |
| 2/9 | 01/01/2026 | 15 | NR 54 to 62 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | L I Mcelhinney | 2:01.6 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Bryse Mcelhinney | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $2.40 |
| 1/9 | 10/12/2025 | 6 | NR 55 to 65 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Bryse Mcelhinney | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 24.3L | $1.95 |
| 3/10 | 04/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Bryse Mcelhinney | 1:52.9 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $51.00 |
| 3/3 | 16/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Sebastian Piltz | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 04/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | S L Piltz | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr2) over 2030m at Newcastle, at the bell was 7th-11.08 beaten 11 m by Mister Poverty (2:26.60) in NR up to 52 on February 13 at $10. At the start before was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 1609m after being wide early at Newcastle was 10th-23.18 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Spirit King (1:55.30) in NR up to 53 on February 6 at $15. Capable of bouncing back.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $10.00 |
| 7/10 | 06/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:55.3 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 29/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 19/01/2026 | 4 | NR 47 to 49 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.9 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $3.20 |
| 1/10 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.70 |
| 5/9 | 08/01/2026 | 12 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $5.50 |
| 3/5 | 15/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | C Ronan | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 08/01/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Narissa Elkins | 0 |
| 32.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tom Ison
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was well back in the run when 9th (Fr7) over 1609m after showing early speed and racing wide at Newcastle was 10th-18.51 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Yesnomaybeso (1:53.90) in NR 55 to 57 on February 13 at $5. Showed ability the race before when he won by a nose as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr1) at this track (1:56.80) beating Tinny Mahoney in NR up to 55 on February 5 at $1.75 at the bell was leading 0.55. Expected to go well.
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 | 13/02/2026 | 8 | NR 55 to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 05/02/2026 | 30 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.75 |
| 5/11 | 06/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $23.00 |
| 7/11 | 01/01/2026 | 3 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $10.00 |
| 6/12 | 29/12/2025 | 13 | NR 53 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $23.00 |
| 4/11 | 16/12/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 5.4L | $7.50 |

Driver: Sam Ison
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 4th-5.79 beaten 11 m by Mack Pack (1:56.80) in NR up to 55 on February 5 at $26. Two runs back 3rd (Sr3) over 1980m at this track was 6th-13.89 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Avenger (2:25.40) in NR up to 53 on January 29 at $14. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 29/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $14.00 |
| 9/10 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $12,240.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Dead | Bryse Mcelhinney | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 30.4L | $17.00 |
| 2/10 | 16/01/2026 | 3 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Tom Ison | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $3.70 |
| 1/10 | 13/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $2.80 |
| 5/9 | 08/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $14.00 |
| 4/5 | 18/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 12/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Micheal Smith | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jemma Coney
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 6th (Sr2) over 1720m at Penrith, at the bell was 7th-11.35 beaten 17 m by Mizzz Adele (2:05.80) in NR up to 58 M on February 12 at $14. Showed ability the race before when she ran on strong from last on the turn and won by a head when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at Penrith (2:36.80) beating Mizzz Adele in NR 43 to 51 on January 29 at $61 at the bell was 7th-10.43. Great chance to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | T J Miles | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 17.4L | $14.00 |
| 1/7 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | NR 43 to 51 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | T J Miles | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $61.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:55.1 | 8 |
| 9.6L | $10.00 |
| 5/9 | 08/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 18.7L | $9.50 |
| 8/10 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 36.9L | $3.40 |
| 2/10 | 20/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $2.90 |
| 3/3 | 01/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 14/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | M K Grant | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dean Chapple
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing fourth behind Rocktagonal at this track over 1980m in a NR up to 58 on January 29 at $21. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Mack Pack at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 55 on February 5 at $7.50. Can improve. Among the chances again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Varga | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 4/9 | 29/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | D A Chapple | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/10 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $12,240.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Dead | Blake Hughes | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 17.7L | $4.80 |
| 3/9 | 16/01/2026 | 56 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
| 10/11 | 21/11/2025 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:55.8 | 6 |
| 52.7L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $23.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | C L Mackney | 0 |
| 24.8L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 16/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | A S Turnbull | 0 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 |