Tamworth Race 5 - Mike Rushbrook Memorial
SHESTERKIN (7) was second-up last start and produced a far better performance when runner-up at this circuit and distance, beaten 3.6 metres. Fitter again and should get a soft run on the inside of the second line. With even luck he could break through. ROCKIN MISS REGINA (9) has the hoof on the till after placing in three of four starts this time in. Draws on the back row but race fit now. Winning chance with even luck. LINE OF COURAGE (11) has been solid in finishing fifth at her last two appearances at Newcastle. Tricky draw but this suits. BETTORBYTHESEA (5) hasn't been too far off the placegetters since her second at Young last month. Each way.

Driver: Paul Grima
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 35 m by Benjiromar (1:58.70) on October 1 at $31. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 65 m by Ultimate All Star (1:56.20) in 3yo on September 24 at $61. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | P W Grima | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 36.3L | $31.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/09/2026 | - | NMT1W/TS | $13,870.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | P W Grima | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 63.2L | $61.00 |
| 4/5 | 15/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | P W Grima | 0 |
| 52.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/2 | 01/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | P W Grima | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track beaten 35 m by Ultimate All Star (1:55.90) in 3yo on October 8 at $41. Two runs back was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 35 m by Benjiromar (1:58.70) on October 1 at $34. Hard to have.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | NMT2Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 36.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Jemma Coney | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 36.2L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/09/2026 | 282 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 2:01.9 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $31.00 |
| 5/5 | 15/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | A J Missen | 0 |
| 54.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/2 | 01/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | A J Missen | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 16/12/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 34.0L | $26.00 |

Driver: Tom Ison
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Comments
Comes here second-up after three weeks. Lacklustre first-up performance when was well back in the run when 7th (Fr8) over 2030m at Newcastle beaten 40 m by Modern Mischief (2:30.00) in 3yo on October 7. Draws well and is a likely improver.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 07/10/2026 | 173 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:58.9 | 8 |
| 41.0L | $1.00 |
| 1/4 | 23/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Daniel Morgan | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 16/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 34.3L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 17/04/2026 | 11 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Bourke | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 57.0L | $101.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/04/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Bourke | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $5.00 |
| 7/7 | 28/03/2026 | - | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Bourke | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 18.7L | $23.00 |

Driver: Kane Glasby
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at Newcastle was 3rd-3.79 at the bell, beaten 7 m by The Eye In The Sky (1:54.70) in 3yo on October 16 at $41. Before that, surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr5) over 1609m after racing wide at this track was 3rd-4.3 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Ultimate All Star (1:55.90) in 3yo on October 8 at $12. Contender.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 16/10/2026 | 8 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/10/2026 | 11 | NMT2Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 15.1L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 27/09/2026 | 12 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Eugowra | 2100m | Neutral | Michael Day Jr | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $101.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Michael Day Jr | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $34.00 |
| 3/9 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | 1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Michael Day Jr | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | Fillies NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Fast | Jack Stockton | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 22.2L | $31.00 |
| 2/3 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Michael Day Jr | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 12/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Scott Hewitt | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sarah Rushbrook
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth after being driven well back, behind The Ninja at this track over 1609m on October 1 at $5. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Ultimate All Star at this track over 1609m in a 3yo on October 8 at $19. Fitter again and is a leading player.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | NMT2Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Sarah Rushbrook | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $19.00 |
| 5/7 | 01/10/2026 | 339 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Tanner Brown | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/5 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Sarah Rushbrook | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Sarah Rushbrook | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 27/10/2025 | 18 | 1 WIN | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:54.0 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 09/10/2025 | 120 | 0-2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 16.6L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/06/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:58.7 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $3.70 |

Driver: Dean Chapple
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr3) over 1609m at Newcastle was 4th-8.47 at the bell, beaten 15 m by The Eye In The Sky (1:55.80) on October 12 at $71. Two runs back 9th (Fr7) over 1609m at Newcastle beaten 21 m by Franco Styles (1:56.20) on September 14 at $8.50. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 12/10/2026 | 28 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joe Taaffe | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $71.00 |
| 9/10 | 14/09/2026 | 10 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:56.2 | 7 |
| 21.6L | $8.50 |
| 9/10 | 04/09/2026 | 120 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jai Meikle | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 37.6L | $18.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Brad Elder | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 07/05/2026 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Grace Panella | 2:01.7 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
| 10/10 | 01/05/2026 | 11 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $34.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/04/2026 | 3 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $1.28 |
| 1/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Formosa
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Comments
Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing seventh after being driven well back, behind Captains Delight at Newcastle over 1609m in a 3yo on October 2 at $81. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third after being driven well back, behind Ultimate All Star at this track over 1609m in a 3yo on October 8 at $7.50. Right in the calculations.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 08/10/2026 | 6 | NMT2Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Kirra Langelaar | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $7.50 |
| 7/10 | 02/10/2026 | 8 | Fillies No NR | $15,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:53.6 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $81.00 |
| 2/7 | 24/09/2026 | 13 | NMT1W/TS | $13,870.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $2.10 |
| 3/9 | 11/09/2026 | 123 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $26.00 |
| 1/6 | 02/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 11/05/2026 | 4 | 0Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 1:55.7 | 7 |
| 22.1L | $61.00 |
| 6/10 | 07/05/2026 | 6 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 17.2L | $71.00 |
| 2/5 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
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Comments
Failed to impress last start; then settled down to finish eighth over 1609m at Newcastle last time out. Showed ability the outing before when he tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.5 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at this track (1:57.30) beating Superior Art in on October 1 at $3.70 at the bell was 2nd-0.96. May bounce back.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 12/10/2026 | 11 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:55.8 | 8 |
| 14.6L | $41.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $3.70 |
| 6/7 | 24/09/2026 | 10 | NMT1W/TS | $13,870.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 66.1L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/09/2026 | 3 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 21.6L | $13.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 04/09/2026 | 4 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/4 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 70L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kirra Langelaar
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 5th (Sr1) over 1609m at Newcastle, at the bell was 6th-13.13 beaten 16 m by Double Said (1:55.20) on October 12 at $7.50. The run prior 5th (Fr1) over 2030m after showing early pace at Newcastle beaten 25 m by Modern Mischief (2:30.00) in 3yo on October 7. Her best form would measure right up.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 12/10/2026 | 5 | NR up to 41 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 16.0L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 07/10/2026 | 5 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 25.1L | $1.00 |
| 9/10 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | Fillies No NR | $15,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:53.6 | 6 |
| 17.0L | $71.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/09/2026 | 98 | NR up to 60 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $61.00 |
| 2/4 | 16/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Dale Payne | 0 |
| 11.4L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 29.3L | $23.00 |
| 9/9 | 12/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:53.4 | 1 |
| 20.1L | $151.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | D T Reay | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |