Tamworth Race 8 - Club Menangle Waratah Heat
AVENGER NZ (2) drew wider when tackling a stronger race last start and had been producing some decent efforts prior including a win from the back row at Newcastle. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run and he owns a good record at this circuit and distance. LEAVE IT TO LUCY (1) led from this barrier when she won at this circuit and distance two runs ago and was solid in finishing fourth from the back row at her latest appearance at Newcastle. Likely to get the favours from the ace draw so can give a big sight. SUNDAY MORNINGS (8) draws on the second line but comes back in grade off a respectable second at his most recent appearance here. THOMAS ROYAL (3) hasn't raced since a fourth here in April but has trialled and should not have any excuses from the favourable draw.

Driver: Caitlin McElhinney
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Comments
Last start was well beaten into fourth behind King Hit at Newcastle over 1609m on October 16 at $13. Performed better the start before where she raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 1.5 m (Fr1) at this track (1:55.80) beating Mister Cheese in on October 8 at $4.60 at the bell was 3rd-4.03. Has the inside draw and is a leading player.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 16/10/2026 | 8 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 15.1L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.60 |
| 7/10 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Cooper James | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 24/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Cooper James | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 16.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 18/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $1.95 |
| 7/7 | 29/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 11.6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Trent Dawson | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
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Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr4) over 1609m at Newcastle was 6th-9.17 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Nugget Rogers (1:54.10) on October 16 at $71. At the previous start 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at Menangle was 5th-10.11 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Petes Crunch Time (1:56.20) on October 13 at $31. Worth another chance. Should get his chance from this draw.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 16/10/2026 | 3 | NR up to 70 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:54.1 | 4 |
| 14.1L | $71.00 |
| 5/8 | 13/10/2026 | 6 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $31.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/10/2026 | 5 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 8.2L | $1.00 |
| 1/10 | 02/10/2026 | 8 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $21.00 |
| 10/10 | 24/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 83.6L | $8.00 |
| 8/10 | 18/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:52.8 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $23.00 |
| 2/4 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 2044m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
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Comments
First up. At the last run he surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track was 4th-7.75m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 10 m by Paris Princess (1:57.20) on April 16 at $2.50. Looking for a good return.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 06/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Joy Missen | 0 |
| 7.9L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 16/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $2.50 |
| 8/9 | 10/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:54.3 | 4 |
| 23.0L | $17.00 |
| 8/9 | 27/03/2026 | 15 | NR up to 55 | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:52.5 | 1 |
| 32.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/10 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.10 |
| 3/9 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $8.50 |
| 8/10 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 2:00.2 | 6 |
| 11.6L | $13.00 |
| 1/2 | 23/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | C S James | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dean Chapple
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Comments
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 1980m at this track was 5th-15.07 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Racing Paula (2:27.10) on October 8 at $7.50. At his previous start good run despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr6) over 1980m at this track, at the bell was 10th-12.68 beaten 4 m by Bling The Kash (2:25.20) on October 1 at $71. Better than the last run and is a chance.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Tanner Brown | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Tanner Brown | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $71.00 |
| 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 |
| 3/6 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Pete Mcmullen | 0 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tom Ison
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track was leading by 2.22 at the bell, beaten 1.5 m by Leave It To Lucy (1:55.80) on October 8 at $1.85. Decent effort last start. Contender.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.85 |
| 9/10 | 01/10/2026 | 6 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Emma Ison | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 17.4L | $26.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Jett Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Good performance when beaten by 4.5 m finishing fifth behind Bling The Kash at this track over 1980m on October 1 at $2.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing second behind Jayjaybenny at this track over 1980m on October 8 at $6. Big chance.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $2.80 |
| 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 |
| 1/4 | 04/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Ashlea Mckinnon | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 10/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 31.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jamie Donovan
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Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4.5 m third behind Leave It To Lucy at this track over 1609m last start. Before that was beaten 1.75 metres fourth at Menangle in 4yo+ on October 3. Place best.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 08/10/2026 | 5 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | J K Donovan | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $34.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/10/2026 | 9 | NR up to 58 | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:54.8 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 24/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $10,000.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $6.50 |
| 8/9 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 54 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Michael Grima | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 28.1L | $31.00 |
| 7/10 | 20/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Grima | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $26.00 |
| 1/5 | 14/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 19/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tanner Brown | 0 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sam Ison
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Comments
Comes here in the right form. Posted a big 3 m win when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at this track (2:26.40) beating The Irish Eagle in on September 10 at $41 at the bell was 7th-11.09. Two runs back 5th (Sr3) over 1609m at this track was 5th-6.9m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 9 m by Racing Paula (1:57.30) on August 27 at $41. The draw makes it tough.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Sam Ison | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 54 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Tanner Brown | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 54 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Emma Ison | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 36.4L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Tanner Brown | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 30.9L | $71.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $4.60 |
| 2/5 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | C S James | 0 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 24.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grace Panella
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 1609m at Newcastle, at the bell was 9th-16.02 beaten 15 m by King Hit (1:54.50) on October 16 at $23. Two runs back 9th (Fr3) over 1980m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was leading 0.81 beaten 25 m by Three Rivers (2:26.40) on September 10 at $6.50. Prefer others.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 16/10/2026 | 36 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 15.1L | $23.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 25.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 54 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 54 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 29.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $26.00 |
| 2/4 | 18/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Stuart Glasby | 0 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Stuart Glasby | 0 |
| 76.6L | $0.00 |