Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Thursday 22 January 2026
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Tamworth. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Has placed 3 times from 8 starts including a 3rd at this track. Aaron Bullock (25% recent strike rate) is a significant jockey upgrade. Should get a nice trail midfield and finish strongly with the anticipated fast tempo.
Effietrinket has been knocking on the door with a 2nd at this track and distance two starts back followed by a 3rd last start. Anna Roper has ridden her before when placing. With a clean run from the inside gate, she should be right in the finish.
Stuck In The Gorge is a lightly-raced 3YO showing promise with a 3rd two starts back at Inverell over 1400m. The Cavanough stable and jockey Braith Nock combine well (17% strike rate). First attempt at the mile but breeding suggests it should suit. Has upside potential with just 3 career starts.
Finished a solid 3rd last start over 1500m at Port Macquarie and should appreciate the extra 100m here. Drawn well in barrier 3 and drops in class from his last start. The Allan Kehoe/Shannen Llewellyn combination has a 14% strike rate.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Lone Star Dream | 3 | Shannen Llewellyn | Allan Kehoe | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 9 | Turpin's Torment | 7 | Leeshelle Small | R J Knight | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Takethemoneyandrun | 9 | Aaron Bullock | Gavin Groth | 58kg | $3.30 |
| 4th | 8 | Rufus Atticus | 11 | Jenny Duggan | Ms S Grills | 55.5kg | $3.50 |
| 5th | 11 | Zou De Lagos | 8 | Peter Graham | Paul Isaac | 55.5kg | $20.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Effietrinket | 1 | Anna Roper | Sally Torrens | 56kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Phoedec | 6 | Mikayla Weir | A M Boyle | 55.5kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Calle | 4 | Ryan Bradley | Ms J Clement | 52.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Stuck In The Gorge | 2 | Braith Nock | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Xtra Bloom | 10 | Chelsea Hillier | J P Drake | 56kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 10 | William's Smile | 5 | Grace Palmer | John Bannister | 51.5kg |
The combination of a good barrier, weight advantage, and quality jockey points to a well-prepared runner. In a field where most exposed runners have shown limited ability, this unraced prospect represents the most likely winner.
Sipping Shamus brings the most consistent exposed form to this race with placings in all three career starts. Second-up today after a solid third at Armidale, he should be ready to peak. The good barrier draw will allow him to take up a forward position, and his proven ability at the track and distance is a significant advantage.
Second-up today and with natural improvement expected, he should be ready to peak. The combination of a strong jockey booking and proven ability to run on well makes him a genuine contender.
Second-up after a solid third at Gilgandra, she should be ready to improve.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Sipping Shamus | 2 | Chelsea Hillier | R P Northam | 59kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 9 | Always A Rainbow | 4 | Ben Looker | Stirling Osland | 55.5kg | $2.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Dunstall The Gun | 7 | Braith Nock | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 59kg | $4.60 |
| 4th | 7 | Lite Side | 6 | Shannen Llewellyn | G A O'Brien | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Real Housewives | 9 | Anna Roper | Sally Torrens | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Star Of Kongo | 3 | Kody Nestor | R P Hartley | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Earlington | 8 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Ian Holland | 59kg | $151.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Comancheria | 1 | Ryan Bradley | Ms J Clement | 56kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Ellofaby | 5 | Aaron Bullock | Ben Blay | 57kg |
The Archibald stable typically has their horses ready to perform first-up, and barrier 9 should allow a midfield position to avoid the predicted very fast tempo up front.
The gelding has been consistent without winning (0-1-0 from 3 starts) and should appreciate the very fast tempo predicted. The wide barrier is a concern at Tamworth, but with Braith Nock aboard, he should be able to find cover and finish strongly.
Eagleturn returns from a spell with a solid record when fresh (0-1-0) and at this track and distance (0-1-0). The gelding has shown ability in heavy conditions and now faces a good track, but the booking of Mikayla Weir (11% at track) is significant. Drawn well in barrier 4 to secure a midfield position, avoiding the predicted fast tempo up front. Ear muffs coming off suggests trainer is looking for improvement.
Second-up today after a promising 2nd place finish when resuming, he's drawn perfectly in barrier 3 to take advantage of Tamworth's leader-favoring layout. Jenny Duggan is yet to win at this track but has a solid 13% strike rate with this trainer.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Siragusa | 9 | Aaron Bullock | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57.5kg | $1.80 |
| 2nd | 6 | Our Boy Tom | 3 | Jenny Duggan | Ms S Grills | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 13 | Chasing Quivers | 7 | Anna Roper | Sally Torrens | 57kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Hidden Detail | 1 | Leeshelle Small | Troy O'Neile | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Moon Treaty | 5 | Peter Graham | Paul Isaac | 59kg | $81.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Famahan | 11 | William A Stanley | Holly Williams | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Van Duke | 10 | Andrew Gibbons | W T Wilkes | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Already Blue | 6 | Shannen Llewellyn | Julia Presits | 59kg | $13.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Chistota | 2 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | C Maher | 59kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Eagleturn | 4 | Mikayla Weir | Lou Mary | 59kg | |
| Scr | 4 | He'sthechief | 13 | Luke A Thomas | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Spot On The Moon | 8 | Ben Looker | Stirling Osland | 59kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Top Speed | 12 | Braith Nock | C Maher | 57.5kg |
Has excellent Tamworth stats (5:1-2-1) and thrives at the mile (7:3-2-0). Drawn perfectly in barrier 7 to settle midfield with cover and should get an ideal run. The class rise is offset by his consistent form and tactical versatility.
Tainui brings strong credentials with an excellent win rate (31%) and place rate (69%). Has proven himself at Tamworth (2:1-1-0) and at the mile (4:1-1-0). His last start at Gilgandra was solid when finishing second, and he won at Warren two starts back. Drawn the inside which should allow him to secure a good position. Weight of 57.5kg looks suitable.
Only one attempt at the mile with no placing. The fast tempo should suit his racing style, but the class rise and lack of experience at this level and distance temper enthusiasm.
His recent form has been consistent without winning, but he's proven at this class level previously. The fast tempo predicted should suit his get-back style, and Ben Looker is a capable jockey who can time his run.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Taipan Legend | 7 | Grant Buckley | Cameron Crockett | 55kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 3 | Tainui | 1 | Kody Nestor | G A O'Brien | 57.5kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Knife's Edge | 3 | Aaron Bullock | Jacob Perrett | 61kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Nomorenightshift | 8 | Braith Nock | M D Griffith | 56kg | $3.20 |
| 5th | 7 | Red Beryl | 4 | Ryan Bradley | Ms J Clement | 52.5kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Rebel's Edge | 9 | Ben Looker | Cassandra Stummer | 56kg | $81.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Ancient Egypt | 2 | Andrew Gibbons | D J Hatch | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Wealthy Investor | 10 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | D Lane | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Dragon Dream | 6 | Shannen Llewellyn | Allan Kehoe | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Haze | 5 | Anna Roper | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 55kg | $2.80 |
Progressive gelding who has shown significant improvement in recent campaigns, winning 3 of his last 5 starts including a Heavy 9 victory at Rosehill. First-up record shows 1 placing from 2 attempts, suggesting he'll be ready to fire. The significant class rise is offset by a substantial weight advantage, and his tactical versatility will be valuable in a race with likely fast tempo.
Consistent performer with an excellent first-up record and strong affinity for Tamworth track. His record of 3 wins, 5 seconds and 6 thirds from 22 starts demonstrates reliability. While facing a class rise, he's well-weighted with 55kg and has the tactical versatility to adapt to the likely fast tempo. His trainer has him ready to fire fresh based on his first-up statistics.
In-form gelding coming off an impressive win at Gilgandra just 17 days ago. Drawn midfield which should allow tactical options in a fast-tempo race.
Local specialist with excellent Tamworth credentials including 2 wins from 4 starts at this track. Recent winner at this course and has strong 1200m statistics with 2 wins and 2 seconds from 7 attempts. Perfectly drawn in barrier 1 which is crucial at Tamworth's tight-turning 1200m start.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Chandon Star | 5 | Chelsea Hillier | Ms J Clement | 55.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Night Fighter | 1 | Jenny Duggan | Ms S Grills | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 1 | Oakfield Badger | 10 | Aaron Bullock | D Lane | 60.5kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Kranich | 7 | Jacob Stiff | M R Mulholland | 54.5kg | $4.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Don'tcha Think | 4 | Anna Roper | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55kg | $3.40 |
| 6th | 6 | Zamborghini | 11 | Andrew Gibbons | D J Hatch | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 2 | King Kikau | 9 | Shannen Llewellyn | W T Wilkes | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Staffa | 2 | William A Stanley | Holly Williams | 55.5kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Leica Model | 8 | Mikayla Weir | Stirling Osland | 56kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Florino | 6 | Cameron Crockett | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Annie's Rose | 3 | Benjamin Osmond | Ms K Buchanan | 55kg |
Blue De Beers drops significantly in class after a solid 4th in Class 2 company last start. The 3YO colt has been consistent with 1 win and 1 place from 4 starts, including a win two starts back. The Lundholm-Hunt combination boasts a strong 20% strike rate, and while the wide barrier is a concern at Tamworth, his class edge should overcome this disadvantage.
The 4YO gelding has been racing in higher class events and has a solid record of 1 win and 1 place from 4 starts.
The 5YO gelding has been racing in stronger company and has a solid record of 1 win and 3 placings from 13 starts. While his first-up record is a concern (0 from 3), his class edge and jockey Chelsea Hillier's excellent recent form (20% strike rate) give him strong claims.
The 3YO gelding has been consistent with 1 win, 1 place and 1 third from 4 starts. While he faces a significant class rise, his progressive profile suggests further improvement. The Brett Robb-trained runner should be suited by the likely fast tempo, making him an appealing value proposition despite the step up in grade.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | It's A Tata | 5 | Izzy Neale | Brett Robb | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Mirai San | 6 | Ella Drew | S I Singleton | 56.5kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 11 | It's A Written | 4 | Leeshelle Small | C R Clegg | 53.5kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Blue De Beers | 13 | Zoe Hunt | C Lundholm | 56kg | $2.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Supreme Statement | 1 | William A Stanley | Cheryl Roberts | 58.5kg | $20.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Amoruso | 7 | Shannen Llewellyn | C K Martin | 55.5kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 8 | Call Me Terry | 12 | Chelsea Hillier | Cameron Crockett | 56kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 13 | En Primeur | 9 | Jacob Stiff | Philip Duffy | 52kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Never A Doubt | 11 | Braith Nock | Cameron Crockett | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Oakfield Earth | 3 | Anna Roper | D Lane | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 7 | The Nephilim | 8 | Cassey Williams | Ms T Bell | 54.5kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Lune D'excellence | 10 | Benjamin Osmond | K A Lees | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Think Pi | 2 | Troy O'Neile | 55kg |
Lucky Ozzie brings strong improving form into this race with a solid 3rd placing last start. Aaron Bullock's 20% strike rate at this track is a significant advantage, and the class drop from his last start positions him ideally.
His consistent record at Tamworth (7: 0-0-3) shows he handles the track well despite not winning here. The class drop is advantageous, though the wide barrier and top weight are concerns. His recent form is too good to ignore.
The significant class drop from recent Open and Class 3 company is a major advantage, and she's well-drawn in barrier 4. While her win strike rate is modest, her place record (36: 3-7-6) shows consistency, and the class relief makes her a genuine contender.
While the wide barrier is a concern, the expected fast tempo should allow him to find cover and finish strongly. His consistent place record makes him an appealing each-way proposition.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Just Jacky | 6 | Zoe Hunt | Theresa Stair | 53.5kg | $26.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Lucky Ozzie | 1 | Aaron Bullock | Gavin Groth | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Jasper's Way | 5 | Jacob Stiff | M R Mulholland | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Age Of Aquarius | 11 | Ben Looker | Holly Williams | 57.5kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Visualise | 8 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Jacob Perrett | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Semeco | 7 | Shannen Llewellyn | D J Hatch | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Avoid Me | 2 | Anna Roper | Julia Presits | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Gerety | 4 | Braith Nock | Ridge Wilson | 58kg | $9.50 |
| 9th | 3 | Zoomorphic | 9 | Ella Drew | S I Singleton | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 10th | 1 | Mellencamp | 10 | Ryan Bradley | A M Boyle | 60kg | $6.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Smiling Amos | 12 | Kody Nestor | Ridge Wilson | 60.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Via Rose | 13 | Sally Torrens | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | En Primeur | 3 | Philip Duffy | 55kg |
The Brett & Georgie Cavanough/Braith Nock combination is firing at 17% and the addition of bandages and nasal strip suggests connections expect improvement. Despite the class rise, his consistent form and tactical versatility make him the standout.
This One Time brings proven track and distance credentials (1-1-0 from 3 starts at Tamworth over 1000m) and is dropping in class. Jockey Leeshelle Small has a strong record at this track (12% win rate) and with this horse (1 win from 6 rides). Well-suited by the likely fast tempo.
Singing Star returns from a spell with a strong first-up record (1-0-0 from 3 starts) and excellent track/distance credentials (1-0-1 from 2 starts). The significant class drop is a major positive, and from barrier 3 she should take up a forward position in a race likely to favor on-pace runners. Jockey Anna Roper has won on this mare before (1 win from 6 rides).
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | This One Time | 5 | Leeshelle Small | R P Northam | 53.5kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Solar Blast | 10 | Ben Looker | C R Clegg | 55.5kg | $16.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Straand Care | 6 | Braith Nock | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 56kg | $2.40 |
| 4th | 9 | Rock 'n' Reign | 2 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Cassandra Stummer | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Singing Star | 3 | Anna Roper | D Lane | 57kg | $3.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Chicken Legs | 7 | Ryan Bradley | Ms J Clement | 52kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Lord Of The Sun | 4 | Jenny Duggan | Ms S Grills | 55.5kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 1 | I Am A Winner | 11 | Cassey Williams | Stirling Osland | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 11 | El Beatle | 1 | Shannen Llewellyn | J A Sylvester | 55kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Broken Wings | 9 | Ben Lees | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | La Pelago | 8 | D Lane | 55kg |
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