Tamworth Race 8 - Afternoons With Dan Saunders Tmfm95.5 Pace
BLING THE KASH (1) should be at his peak at the fourth run back from a spell and gets the ace draw. That gives him every chance to deliver. DIDSHEDOIT NZ (10) has been racing well from this row, putting together a string of placings before delivering easily at the latest appearance at this circuit and distance. Deserved that win and could strike again. BAT MATSON (7) is in good form with placings at three of his last four starts, most recently recording a third from this row behind Didshedoit. Won't spend a penny from this draw and if he gets the gaps is a threat. QUICKSHIFT GIRL (3) has been racing at Newcastle where she tackled stronger company last start and finished second from the back row last month. Draws well so is on the radar.

Driver: Blake Hughes
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Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at Newcastle, at the bell was 4th-5.4 beaten 10 m by Metallica Man (1:53.20) on September 25 at $26. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at Newcastle, beaten 3 m by Between Decks (1:54.00) on September 18 at $8.50. Drawn to advantage and should be close to peak fitness.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 10.2L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $8.50 |
| 10/10 | 11/09/2026 | 69 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Laura Osborn | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 15.5L | $81.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Laura Osborn | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 04/07/2026 | 8 | 4YO and older | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:53.8 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:52.9 | 3 |
| 19.4L | $12.00 |
| 2/10 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Osborn | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $101.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Laura Osborn | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grace Panella
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 10th (Sr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 15 m by He Said She Said (1:56.30) in 4yo+ on August 20 at $10. At his previous start game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1980m after showing early speed at this track beaten 4.5 m by Cote Dazur (2:26.40) on August 6 at $9.50. Draws lower and could be there at the business end.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 20/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/10 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $9.50 |
| 8/9 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 15.6L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $2.30 |
| 8/10 | 09/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 14.2L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 03/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $81.00 |
| 3/4 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | C S James | 0 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 30/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | B P Portelli | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
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Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to her best. Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at Newcastle was 5th-8.51 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Ultimate Cruza (1:53.50) on September 25 at $31. At the previous start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at Newcastle beaten 15 m by Between Decks (1:54.00) on September 18 at $16. Draws to make an impact.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $31.00 |
| 8/10 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:54.0 | 7 |
| 15.4L | $16.00 |
| 2/10 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joe Taaffe | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $14.00 |
| 6/7 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jai Meikle | 1:54.0 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $12.00 |
| 1/4 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 2044m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Fiona Schmetzer | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dean Chapple
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Comments
Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1980m at this track was 4th-4.06 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Three Rivers (2:26.40) on September 10 at $11. Before that, 8th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was leading 1.25 beaten 15 m by Im Lord Tommy (1:55.60) on August 27 at $6.50. Could progress further.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 15.1L | $6.50 |
| 8/9 | 20/08/2026 | 112 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 34.5L | $34.00 |
| 3/4 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | A J Missen | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 30/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $19.00 |
| 1/10 | 16/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/9 | 10/04/2026 | 15 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | A J Missen | 0 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jett Turnbull
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Comments
Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr3) over 1980m after being wide early at this track beaten 35 m by Im Lord Tommy (2:23.70) on September 24 at $41. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Sr3) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th-9.68 beaten 7 m by Rouge Bling (1:56.40) on September 10 at $19. Among the chances.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 24/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Ashlea Mckinnon | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 34.8L | $41.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Ashlea Mckinnon | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Ashlea Mckinnon | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 20/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Ashlea Mckinnon | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 20.7L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 06/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Ashlea Mckinnon | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $23.00 |
| 1/4 | 04/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Ashlea Mckinnon | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/10 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 31.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tanner Brown
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Comments
Well beaten last start by Didshedoit, a rival who he faces again; when 60 metres ninth at this track over 1980m in a race on September 24. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 24/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Tanner Brown | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 61.7L | $34.00 |
| 2/10 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 20/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 23.2L | $1.80 |
| 10/10 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 37.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 30/07/2026 | 28 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 20.1L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Pete Mcmullen | 0 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chloe Formosa
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Comments
Solid performance when beaten by 2 m finishing third behind Avenger at this track over 1980m on September 10 at $4.20. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Didshedoit at this track over 1980m on September 24 at $2.90. Among the major players.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 24/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 15.9L | $2.90 |
| 3/10 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $4.20 |
| 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 |
| 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: Emma Ison
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into tenth behind Three Rivers at this track over 1980m on September 10 at $81. Then a handy effort when a close second after showing early speed, behind Vintage Edition at Newcastle over 2030m on September 25 at $9.50. Could be there at the business end.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 25/09/2026 | 15 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $9.50 |
| 10/10 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Michael Grima | 1:59.0 | 6 |
| 30.1L | $81.00 |
| 4/9 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 54 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $1.50 |
| 8/10 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Tom Ison | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 30.7L | $10.00 |
| 3/9 | 30/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $4.60 |
| 6/10 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:54.4 | 6 |
| 8.9L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 17.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 19/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Blake Hughes | 0 |
| 4.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Caitlin McElhinney
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Didshedoit, a rival who she faces again; was restrained, when 20 metres fifth at this track over 1980m in a race on September 24. Form not up to scratch.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 24/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 20.1L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 19.8L | $31.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Cooper James
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Comments
Racing consistently. Last start came from midfield and posted a big 13 m win (Sr1) at this track (2:24.20) beating Limousine Cheeky in on September 24 at $3.90 at the bell was leading 1.51. Can win again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 24/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $3.90 |
| 2/10 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 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 |
| 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 |