Tamworth Race 8 - Tamtrots At Golden Guitar Paceway Pace
GROSSO NASO (8) made a nice return at his latest appearance six days ago, finishing 2.8 metres away in third in stronger company at Newcastle. Fitter for that and owns good statistics both at the circuit and the distance. Should enjoy a nice smother from this draw and with even luck has the class to find the winners' list. ILLAWONG DANNY (6) copped a check and broke last start but came from this barrier when winning last month at Newcastle. Proven at this circuit and distance. Can win with his best. ASHLEYS BLUE CHIP (1) was beaten less than 5m when fifth at her most recent appearance at Newcastle and should get a soft run from the ace draw. MISTER CHEESE (5) draws a little lower than when fourth at Newcastle last time out.

Driver: Tom Ison
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at Newcastle beaten 5 m by One For The Rodi (1:53.00) in NR 63 to 67 on April 10 at $23. At the previous start 8th (Sr3) over 1609m at this track was 7th-16.11 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Jayjaybenny (1:55.80) in NR up to 70 on March 26 at $26. Should get her chance from the ace draw.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 10/04/2026 | 15 | NR 63 to 67 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:53.0 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $23.00 |
| 8/10 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Emma Ison | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 13.7L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $2.40 |
| 5/8 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 18.3L | $4.40 |
| 6/8 | 26/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | K L Langelaar | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 28.9L | $11.00 |
| 8/9 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:51.0 | 3 |
| 21.8L | $41.00 |
| 1/5 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 10.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 15/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Caitlin McElhinney
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr6) over 1609m at Newcastle, beaten 18 m by Lochinvar Jag (1:52.50) in NR up to 62 on April 10 at $81. Before that 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th-16.23 beaten 10 m by Amillion Promises (1:58.00) in NR up to 58 on March 26 at $8. Draws well but improvement needed.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 10/04/2026 | 15 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:52.5 | 6 |
| 18.2L | $81.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $8.00 |
| 6/9 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:58.8 | 6 |
| 14.9L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 24.8L | $23.00 |
| 3/9 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 16.1L | $71.00 |
| 1/4 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 21.7L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 15/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 19.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 8th (Fr3) over 1980m after showing early speed at this track beaten 35 m by Arnies Army (2:25.30) in NR up to 65 on February 26 at $5.50. Before that 5th (Sr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Three Rivers (1:55.50) in 4yo+ NR up to 70 on February 19 at $19. Needs to find his best.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 35.4L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $19.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/02/2026 | 13 | NR 61 to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 2:01.1 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $16.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $12,240.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Dead | Blake Hughes | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/01/2026 | 8 | NR 60 to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 13.1L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/01/2026 | 35 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $2.50 |
| 1/4 | 08/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Anthony Varga | 0 |
| 9.4L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 11/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | A J Missen | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tanner Brown
Stats
Comments
Good run when beaten by 3.5 m finishing second behind Arnies Army at Narrabri over 2160m in a NR up to 70 on April 5 at $8.50. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Arnies Army at Narrabri over 2560m in a NR up to 90 on April 12 at $5. Working towards a win.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 12/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Narrabri | 2560m | Fast | Tanner Brown | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 16.4L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 05/04/2026 | 10 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Narrabri | 2160m | Neutral | Tanner Brown | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 26/03/2026 | 23 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | D A Brown | 1:55.8 | 6 |
| 8.4L | $81.00 |
| 4/9 | 03/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 70 | $10,620.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:54.6 | 7 |
| 4.7L | $34.00 |
| 10/10 | 21/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 33.2L | $18.00 |
| 5/10 | 13/02/2026 | 59 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Narissa Elkins | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $31.00 |
| 4/9 | 06/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Narissa Elkins | 0 |
| 13.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 06/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Narissa Elkins | 0 |
| 14.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 9th (Fr6) over 1609m at Newcastle, well beaten by One For The Rodi (1:53.00) in NR 63 to 67 on April 10 at $18. The run prior was well back in the run when 9th (Fr6) over 2030m at Newcastle, at the bell was 6th-10.5 beaten 18 m by Kanena Provlima (2:25.40) in NR up to 80 on April 2 at $31. With his A-game he is capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | NR 63 to 67 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:53.0 | 6 |
| 277.1L | $18.00 |
| 9/9 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:55.3 | 6 |
| 18.7L | $31.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:52.7 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $34.00 |
| 1/10 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | NR 59 to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $4.00 |
| 8/10 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mollly Ison | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/03/2026 | 15 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $34.00 |
| 1/4 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Cooper Griffiths | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 22/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anthony Varga
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 1609m NR up to 58 on March 26. Last start 7th (Sr2) over 2030m at Newcastle beaten 22 m by Ohwhatiwouldgive (2:24.20) in NR up to 57 on April 10 at $26. Consider.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 10/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 22.6L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 05/04/2026 | 10 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Narrabri | 2160m | Neutral | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 21.6L | $16.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $9.00 |
| 3/10 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/9 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.50 |
| 6/10 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Tom Ison | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $4.20 |
| 3/5 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | C S James | 0 |
| 20.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | C S James | 0 |
| 41.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chloe Formosa
Stats
Comments
Having his second run back from a spell. Game effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at Newcastle beaten 2.75 m by Metallica Man (1:52.90) in NR up to 90 on April 10 at $8.50. Fitter and down in grade so can take this out.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 10/04/2026 | 77 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:52.9 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/4 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | A J Missen | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $15,300.00 | Tamworth | 2360m | Dead | J G Coney | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 16/01/2026 | 34 | NR 60 to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 25.7L | $13.00 |
| 2/4 | 23/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | C S James | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 13/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Blake Hughes | 1:51.7 | 6 |
| 14.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/12 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $75,000.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $5.00 |
| 3/11 | 21/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $2.70 |

Driver: Sam Ison
Stats
Comments
Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 2nd (Sr1) over 2160m at Narrabri, at the bell was 3rd-3.8 beaten a neck by Otis Rising (2:41.90) in NR 45 to 55 on April 12 at $3.10. Two runs back won by 4.5 m (Sr2) at Narrabri (2:39.30) beating Grosestar in NR 45 to 55 on April 5 at $7.50. Needs to do more. Not easy from this draw.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 9/10 | 26/03/2026 | 62 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Sam Ison | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 22.1L | $41.00 |
| 1/4 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Sam Ison | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 23/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Dead | Sam Ison | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 71.9L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 13/01/2026 | 5 | NR 65 to 80 | $14,280.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Sam Ison | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 13.2L | $71.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/01/2026 | 28 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Sam Ison | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $61.00 |
| 4/4 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Sam Ison | 0 |
| 12.6L | $0.00 |