Tamworth Race 3 - Johns Auto Service Pace
SPARKLING SUE (1) overcame a second row draw to return to the winners' list last time out, getting home by a head at Narrabri on Sunday. The ace draw gives her the chance to make it two on the bounce. SPOOKY ART (3) has been knocking on the door for a while and went close again last time, finishing second and just a head from SPARKLING SUE at Narrabri. Draws well so could turn the tables. TASMANS DELIGHT (9) draws on the back row but is working up to a win having produced a good effort last time out when runner-up at Narrabri. Should run a big race. BELLRIVERGIRL (2) was midfield from the back row last start but led to win easily prior so is better served by this barrier.

Driver: Tom Ison
Stats
Comments
Last start by a head (Sr1) at Narrabri (2:10.80) beating Spooky Art in NR up to 45 on April 12 at $6.50 at the bell was 5th-8.8. The ace draw gives her the chance to win again.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 12/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Narrabri | 1760m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 5/7 | 05/04/2026 | 10 | NR up to 35 | $6,940.00 | Narrabri | 1760m | Neutral | Tom Ison | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 16.6L | $2.10 |
| 2/9 | 26/03/2026 | 28 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 22.9L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 37 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 25.1L | $2.30 |
| 6/9 | 19/02/2026 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Sam Ison | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 13.2L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 09/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 36 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:55.4 | 8 |
| 40.4L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 12/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 18.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 27/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | S J Ison | 0 |
| 34.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sarah Rushbrook
Stats
Comments
Backs up 4 days after failing to impress last start; 5th (Sr1) over 1760m at Narrabri, at the bell was 7th-10.9 beaten 11 m by Annie Crocker (2:08.30) in NR up to 50 on April 12 at $23. Showed ability the run before when she won by 8 m when quickly away, (Fr1) at Narrabri (2:10.50) beating Lookat Mee in NR up to 35 on April 5 at $3.90. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 12/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Narrabri | 1760m | Fast | Anthony Varga | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 11.4L | $23.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/04/2026 | 10 | NR up to 35 | $6,940.00 | Narrabri | 1760m | Neutral | Blake Medlyn | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $3.90 |
| 5/9 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | C R Sutherland | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 25.9L | $3.50 |
| 8/8 | 12/03/2026 | 48 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | C R Sutherland | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 55.6L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $12,240.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Dead | Rodney Atkins | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 16.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/01/2026 | 3 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Sebastian Piltz | 0 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 09/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Sebastian Piltz | 0 |
| 23.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Gotonebettor at Narrabri over 1760m in a NR 41 to 45 on April 5 at $26. Then a handy effort when a close second after showing early speed, behind Sparkling Sue at Narrabri over 1760m in a NR up to 45 on April 12 at $3. Draws well and could go one better.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 12/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Narrabri | 1760m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/04/2026 | 10 | NR 41 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Narrabri | 1760m | Neutral | J K Donovan | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | NR 39 to 44 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 17.2L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | J K Donovan | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 12.6L | $151.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | NR 41 to 47 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | NR 44 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 27.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/4 | 25/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | P W Grima | 0 |
| 46.6L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 24/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | P W Grima | 0 |
| 19L | $0.00 |

Driver: Caitlin McElhinney
Stats
Comments
Backs up 4 days after failing to impress last start; 5th (Sr1) over 1760m at Narrabri was 9th-11.3 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Katastrophee (2:08.90) in NR up to 45 on April 12 at $7. Showed ability the run before when he won by 1.5 m (Fr3) at Narrabri (2:10.70) beating Johnny Dee in NR 36 to 40 on April 5 at $5.50. Can play a role in the finish.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 12/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Narrabri | 1760m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 17.7L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/04/2026 | 10 | NR 36 to 40 | $6,940.00 | Narrabri | 1760m | Neutral | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 8/8 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | NR 35 to 38 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 23.3L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | B J Elder | 2:00.3 | 4 |
| 36.2L | $12.00 |
| 6/9 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Varga | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 18.2L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 43 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Varga | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $16.00 |
| 4/6 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 35.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 25/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Simon Baker
Stats
Comments
Began her campaign last start running 10th (Fr3) over 1980m at this track beaten 40 m by General Rocker (2:28.10) in 0-1 WIN on March 26 at $101. Might need more time.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 26/03/2026 | 364 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Simon Baker | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 38.5L | $101.00 |
| 4/5 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Simon Baker | 0 |
| 43.7L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 27/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Simon Baker | 2:04.6 | 1 |
| 24.8L | $26.00 |
| 10/10 | 20/03/2025 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Simon Baker | 1:59.3 | 5 |
| 16.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/03/2025 | 21 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Simon Baker | 2:03.1 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $71.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/02/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Timothy Varga | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 26.9L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 06/02/2025 | 23 | 2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $15.00 |
| 4/6 | 28/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | S B Baker | 0 |
| 18.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grace Panella
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at Newcastle was 6th-12.95 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Peppi Gratz (1:56.80) in NR 40 to 43 on April 6 at $26. Showed ability the race before when he posted a big 4 m win after showing early speed, (Fr5) at this track (1:58.60) beating Country Major in NR 35 to 38 on March 26 at $4.60 at the bell was leading 2.85. Good showing expected.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 06/04/2026 | 11 | NR 40 to 43 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Kirra Langelaar | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 14.8L | $26.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | NR 35 to 38 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $4.60 |
| 6/10 | 19/03/2026 | 3 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | K L Langelaar | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 12.7L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 16/03/2026 | 4 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Bankstown | 1740m | Heavy | K L Langelaar | 2:01.5 | 5 |
| 14.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | K L Langelaar | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 05/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | K L Langelaar | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/5 | 17/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | C D R Carroll | 0 |
| 6.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 24/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | K L Langelaar | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jemma Coney
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr2) over 1760m at Narrabri beaten 21 m by Annie Crocker (2:08.30) in NR up to 50 on April 12 at $8. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1760m after showing early pace at Narrabri, beaten 2.25 m by Gotonebettor (2:09.40) in NR 41 to 45 on April 5 at $2.20. Could bounce back.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 12/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Narrabri | 1760m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 05/04/2026 | 10 | NR 41 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Narrabri | 1760m | Neutral | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | NR 39 to 44 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $4.00 |
| 10/10 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 2:00.3 | 4 |
| 39.4L | $9.50 |
| 2/9 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $12.00 |
| 9/9 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 43 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 32.6L | $23.00 |
| 1/4 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | C S James | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 13/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Nathan Xuereb | 0 |
| 20.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sam Ison
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr3) over 1760m at Narrabri, beaten 20 m by Katastrophee (2:08.90) in NR up to 45 on April 12 at $6.50. Before that, 8th (Fr1) over 2160m after showing early speed at Narrabri beaten 35 m by Cut Glass (2:39.30) in NR 45 to 55 on April 5 at $5. Can do better.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 12/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Narrabri | 1760m | Fast | Sam Ison | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 20.3L | $6.50 |
| 8/8 | 05/04/2026 | 10 | NR 45 to 55 | $9,790.00 | Narrabri | 2160m | Neutral | Danny Mackney | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 34.6L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | NR 39 to 44 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Sam Ison | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Sam Ison | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $1.75 |
| 1/9 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Sam Ison | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/9 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 37 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Sam Ison | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/6 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | D A Brown | 0 |
| 20.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | C S James | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anthony Varga
Stats
Comments
Good run when beaten by 4.5 m finishing fourth after being driven well back, behind Gotonebettor at Narrabri over 1760m in a NR 41 to 45 on April 5 at $11. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing second behind Katastrophee at Narrabri over 1760m in a NR up to 45 on April 12 at $2.80. Winning claims with even luck.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 12/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Narrabri | 1760m | Fast | Anthony Varga | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $2.80 |
| 4/7 | 05/04/2026 | 10 | NR 41 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Narrabri | 1760m | Neutral | Anthony Varga | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 4.7L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | NR 45 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Varga | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $1.90 |
| 4/9 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Anthony Varga | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | NR 44 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Varga | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $9.50 |
| 4/5 | 02/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | T M Ison | 0 |
| 32.8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 28/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | A N Varga | 0 |
| 10.9L | $0.00 |