★ Top pick3rd
9Leuca
Recent 4th then 6th shows improving fitness on Good 4 (2:0-0-0), light weight advantage, and likely midfield map suits fast tempo.
New South Wales · Monday 23 February 2026
Tamworth tips and results
Our top pick won 4 of 8 races at Tamworth. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won4/850%
Any tip won7/888%
Top pick placed6/875%
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Krakatini River Ridge Hcp
13:30 local1000mOpen$35,000
Winner7. Tricia's RainbowSP $18.00
2nd pick7th
3Miners Mate
Miners Mate gets prime barrier 2 and Aaron Bullock (19% wins at Tamworth), ideal for leaders/handy bias in 1000m chute start. Fitness from recent run edges pure debutants; suits fast tempo from good gate.
3rd pick2nd
2Blocker
Value pick6th
4May The Force
Gear changes signal preparation; proxy strengths outweigh no-data penalty in high-volatility debut sprint.
- 1st7Tricia's RainbowLeeshelle Small$18.00
- 2nd2BlockerShannen Llewellyn$11.00
- 3rd9LeucaJenny Duggan$4.40
- 4th1LeppitschAnna Roper$26.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Tricia's Rainbow | 7 | Leeshelle Small | Troy O'Neile | 54.5kg | $18.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Blocker | 9 | Shannen Llewellyn | G D Hickman | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Leuca | 1 | Jenny Duggan | Allan Kehoe | 55kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 1 | Leppitsch | 6 | Anna Roper | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Silver Dream | 5 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Lou Mary | 56kg | $2.30 |
| 6th | 4 | May The Force | 4 | Christian Reith | Lyle Chandler | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Miners Mate | 2 | Aaron Bullock | Lyle Chandler | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 8th | 8 | Whiskeysippi River | 8 | Adrian Layt | Holly Williams | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Tiger Tiers | 3 | Ben Looker | Holly Williams | 56kg | $21.00 |
PRD Real Estate Liverpool Plains Showcase Hcp (C1)
14:05 local1600mClass 1$30,000
Winner4. VisualiseSP $1.80
★ Top pickWon
4Visualise
Moderate tempo and Tamworth mile fairness suit midfield position. Class rise manageable with superior speed. Form trumps minor concerns in volatile CL1.
2nd pick5th
2Lucky Ozzie
Significant class drop from BM58 to CL1 boosts prospects. Good 4 record solid, consistent form trend. Moderate tempo suits forward run. Value despite no distance wins as unexposed at mile.
3rd pick2nd
3Proclivity
Progressive with breakthrough maiden win 16 days ago, paired with track-leading jockey Bullock (19% wins). Class rise a query but recent fitness and Good 4 exposure (2:1-0-0) positive in moderate tempo. Next level potential overlooked.
Value pick7th
6Cascan
Good 4 places well, light weight helps in 1600m. Roughy place chance.
- 1st4VisualiseJake Pracey-Holmes$1.80
- 2nd3ProclivityAaron Bullock$8.50
- 3rd1Disco PrinceChristian Reith$6.50
- 4th9CalleShannen Llewellyn$26.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Visualise | 6 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Jacob Perrett | 55.5kg | $1.80 |
| 2nd | 3 | Proclivity | 5 | Aaron Bullock | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Disco Prince | 7 | Christian Reith | D J Hatch | 60.5kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 9 | Calle | 8 | Shannen Llewellyn | Ms J Clement | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Lucky Ozzie | 4 | Leanne Boyd | Gavin Groth | 56kg | $4.40 |
| 6th | 7 | Firealarm | 1 | Serg Lisnyy | Damien Smith | 55kg | $91.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Cascan | 9 | Leeshelle Small | C R Clegg | 53.5kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Marchtime | 3 | Ella Drew | Carlos Antonio | 53kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Divine Feminine | 2 | Luke Rolls | T G Payne | 55kg | $31.00 |
Evergreen Turf Showcase Super Mdn Hcp
14:40 local1400mMaiden$50,000
Winner12. The BentleySP $3.90
★ Top pick4th
1Magic Merlin
Aaron Bullock (19% Tamworth) upgrades from prior ride. Likely leader in fast tempo suits Tamworth 1400m side chute.
2nd pickWon
12The Bentley
Class drop huge positive. Mikayla Weir (11% Tamworth) knows horse. Fast tempo suits handy runner on Tamworth mid-distance. Value each-way threat.
3rd pick2nd
10Miss Maverick
15:0-2-1 overall, class drop helps. Fast Tamworth tempo may suit late closer if leaders soften. Greig barn in form with multiple runners. Solid place chance.
Value pick5th
11Moon Treaty
Barrier 3 perfect for handy run in fast tempo. Christian Reith (15% Tamworth) boosts.
- 1st12The BentleyMikayla Weir$3.90
- 2nd10Miss MaverickJenny Duggan$13.00
- 3rd6FamahanAdrian Layt$10.00
- 4th1Magic MerlinAaron Bullock$1.90
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | The Bentley | 11 | Mikayla Weir | Connie Greig | 55kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 10 | Miss Maverick | 9 | Jenny Duggan | Connie Greig | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Famahan | 6 | Adrian Layt | Holly Williams | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Magic Merlin | 10 | Aaron Bullock | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 59kg | $1.90 |
| 5th | 11 | Moon Treaty | 3 | Christian Reith | Paul Isaac | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 2 | My Sweetheart | 2 | Serg Lisnyy | Damien Smith | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Indie Mae | 1 | Leeshelle Small | J R Gask | 53.5kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Bold Bender | 7 | Jacob Stiff | Connie Greig | 53kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Music Maestro | 5 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Troy O'Neile | 56kg | $81.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Lite Side | 8 | Shannen Llewellyn | G A O'Brien | 55kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Comancheria | 4 | Ryan Bradley | Ms J Clement | 52kg | |
| Scr | 8 | La Bella Rosa | 12 | Fabio Martino | 55kg |
Gowings Toyota Country Boosted Showcase Mdn Plate
15:15 local1200mMaiden$40,000
Winner6. Second SwingSP $1.50
★ Top pickWon
6Second Swing
Maiden race with limited form; Second Swing tops pure form assessment via elite connections despite minimal exposure. Aaron Bullock's Tamworth expertise and barrier 2 position him perfectly as likely leader on tight track favouring on-pacers. Snitzel progeny suit 1200m fresh; stable known for ready first-uppers.
2nd pick2nd
8Toke
Significant class drop from Open race enhances appeal.
3rd pick3rd
11Zo Frilling
Value pick6th
3Thirty Degrees
Midfield map exploits moderate-fast tempo without leader reliance. Limited exposure avoids penalising lack of wins in maiden; barrier 11 offset by recent fitness. Stronger value than longshots like Maxikolo.
- 1st6Second SwingAaron Bullock$1.50
- 2nd8TokeLuke Rolls$4.40
- 3rd11Zo Frilling$12.00
- 4th10Willow CapriChelsea Hillier$12.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Second Swing | 2 | Aaron Bullock | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 58.5kg | $1.50 |
| 2nd | 8 | Toke | 7 | Luke Rolls | Ms J Bowen | 58.5kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 11 | Zo Frilling | 10 | Nikki Pollock | 57kg | $12.00 | |
| 4th | 10 | Willow Capri | 9 | Chelsea Hillier | R P Northam | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Envisioned | 5 | Deon Le Roux | S J Gleeson | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Thirty Degrees | 11 | Shannen Llewellyn | Cassandra Stummer | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Apache Command | 8 | Gabrielle Johnston | G J Preston | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Maxikolo | 4 | Ben Looker | Joel Wilkes | 59kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Breukelen | 1 | Mikayla Weir | Melanie O'Gorman | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Famahan | 6 | Holly Williams | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Stuck In The Gorge | 3 | Anna Roper | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 58.5kg |
Roger Moylan Memorial Country Boosted Showcase Plate (C2)
15:50 local1200mClass 2$35,000
Winner4. Nation ChangingSP $2.45
★ Top pick3rd
5Snatchreilly
Reith booking upgrade.
2nd pick2nd
8Gelsey
Good 4 suited, improving trend post-spell. Fast tempo and midfield map workable despite barrier 10.
3rd pickWon
4Nation Changing
However, long spell, declining trend (11x45x), wide draw, and poor jockey combo temper enthusiasm vs Snatchreilly's recency/form edge. Still clear top-3 chance.
Value pick9th
2Cooma Hut
Recent Gilgandra 3rd proves fitness.
- 1st4Nation ChangingMikayla Weir$2.45
- 2nd8GelseyLuke Rolls$2.70
- 3rd5SnatchreillyChristian Reith$5.00
- 4th7En PrimeurBen Looker$17.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Nation Changing | 9 | Mikayla Weir | Melanie O'Gorman | 59kg | $2.45 |
| 2nd | 8 | Gelsey | 10 | Luke Rolls | Tim McIntosh | 57kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 5 | Snatchreilly | 2 | Christian Reith | D J Hatch | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 7 | En Primeur | 6 | Ben Looker | Philip Duffy | 57kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Kawatiri | 4 | Shannen Llewellyn | G A O'Brien | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Magic Sorcerer | 8 | Anna Roper | Sally Torrens | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Injair | 7 | Leanne Boyd | Gavin Groth | 55kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Shifa | 5 | Chelsea Hillier | Iky Foustok | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Cooma Hut | 1 | Izzy Neale | Kieren Hazelton | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Andale | 4 | Kody Nestor | Merv Rumble | 59kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Andale Andale | 3 | Aaron Bullock | Lyle Chandler | 57kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Our Emily | 11 | John Bannister | 57kg |
Club Quirindi Showcase Lightning Hcp
16:30 local1000mOpen$40,000
Winner10. Inazuma BoySP $3.10
★ Top pick6th
8Dune And Dusted
Improving trend (2113431 last 7), proven Good 4 record, and midfield map suits predicted very fast tempo where closers struggle at Tamworth 1000m.
2nd pick2nd
3Chandon Star
Middle barrier aligns with track bias, strong Good 4 record, and midfield map suits. Clear place chance even if very fast tempo tests leaders.
3rd pickWon
10Inazuma Boy
Likely to lead or sit handy suiting track bias despite fast tempo risk.
Value pick4th
7Cresta Run
Cavanough stable hot, Good 4 proven. Midfield map workable despite fast tempo; overlay on place potential in open race.
- 1st10Inazuma BoyMikayla Weir$3.10
- 2nd3Chandon StarChelsea Hillier$10.00
- 3rd5Just In ReachJenny Duggan$13.00
- 4th7Cresta RunAnna Roper$6.50
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Inazuma Boy | 1 | Mikayla Weir | R P Northam | 55kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 3 | Chandon Star | 8 | Chelsea Hillier | Ms J Clement | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Just In Reach | 4 | Jenny Duggan | Ms S Grills | 55.5kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Cresta Run | 7 | Anna Roper | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 55kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 9 | Iron Hat | 3 | Leeshelle Small | Ms J Bowen | 53.5kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Dune And Dusted | 5 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | P J Cunningham | 55kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 4 | Rivkin | 12 | Deon Le Roux | Lyle Chandler | 53.5kg | $4.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Two Ya Got | 10 | Nick Palmer | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 60kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Defiant Heart | 6 | Christian Reith | R E Ollerton | 62.5kg | $16.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Redline | 2 | Shannen Llewellyn | G A O'Brien | 55kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Gold Lover | 11 | Ben Looker | Holly Williams | 55kg | |
| Scr | 11 | King Larry | 9 | Luke Rolls | W T Wilkes | 55kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Gerety | 11 | Ridge Wilson | 55kg |
Elders Killara Feedlot Showcase Quirindi Cup
17:10 local1600mOpen$50,000
Winner2. VoraciousSP $8.00
★ Top pickWon
2Voracious
Barrier 3 ideal for Tamworth's inside/leader bias in very fast tempo. Good 4 proven (15:4-2-2), fitness sharp after 17 days. Voracious clear form leader.
2nd pick7th
3The Dramatist
Good 4 proven, midfield map suits fast tempo.
3rd pick9th
10Tainui
Tainui undervalued with stellar Tamworth record (3:1-2-0) including recent 1600m 2nd. High place strike (67%), Good 4 dominant (13:4-5-0). Recent Gilgandra/Tamworth placings show fitness; fast tempo suits closing style.
Value pick10th
5Knife's Edge
Distance proven (20:4-2-5), track form solid (3:0-1-1).
- 1st2VoraciousJacob Stiff$8.00
- 2nd7Hibiki HarmonyAnna Roper$3.10
- 3rd6Fiorsum FredJenny Duggan$4.40
- 4th9King KikauShannen Llewellyn$26.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Voracious | 3 | Jacob Stiff | M D Griffith | 59.5kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Hibiki Harmony | 13 | Anna Roper | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 56kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 6 | Fiorsum Fred | 12 | Jenny Duggan | S I Singleton | 56kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 9 | King Kikau | 15 | Shannen Llewellyn | W T Wilkes | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Aimpoint | 16 | Aaron Bullock | M D Griffith | 61.5kg | $20.00 |
| 6th | 15 | Ring Ahoy | 2 | Christian Reith | D J Hatch | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 3 | The Dramatist | 1 | Leeshelle Small | R P Northam | 59.5kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Otium | 8 | Ben Looker | W T Wilkes | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Tainui | 10 | Luke Rolls | G A O'Brien | 55kg | $9.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Knife's Edge | 9 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Jacob Perrett | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 11th | 16 | Macleay | 4 | Ms J Clement | 55kg | $101.00 | |
| 12th | 14 | Haze | 11 | Mikayla Weir | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 13th | 8 | Wealthy Investor | 5 | Christian Reith | D Lane | 55.5kg | $61.00 |
| 14th | 11 | Leica Model | 6 | Cassey Williams | Stirling Osland | 53kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Youth Spirit | 12 | Stuart Phegan | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Red Beryl | 14 | Ms J Clement | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Annulus | 7 | Scott Aspery | 55kg |
Dad and Dave Turf Showcase (Bm58)
17:50 local1400mBenchmark 58$30,000
Winner7. Silent SerenadeSP $3.10
★ Top pickWon
7Silent Serenade
Silent Serenade tops form assessment with consistent placings and recent maiden win at 1440m on Good 3. 33% place rate, strong recent trend, and Rolls booking outweigh class rise in BM58 volatility. Maps midfield in fast tempo suiting Tamworth's leader bias.
2nd pick4th
4Mclovin
Second up, barrier 5 suits fast tempo from midfield in BM58 where pace advantages key. Cavanough prep drops class; form volatility favours sharp improvers over exposed runners.
3rd pick7th
13Halle Bee
Recent 3rd at Walcha after spell shows fitness; barrier 7 suits. BM58 suits track/distance form over raw class in tight Tamworth middle distance.
Value pick10th
2Four Degrees
- 1st7Silent SerenadeLuke Rolls$3.10
- 2nd5ArrabbiataJacob Stiff$6.50
- 3rd1MellencampDeon Le Roux$14.00
- 4th4MclovinAnna Roper$4.60
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Silent Serenade | 16 | Luke Rolls | Tim McIntosh | 58kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 5 | Arrabbiata | 18 | Jacob Stiff | Melanie O'Gorman | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Mellencamp | 15 | Deon Le Roux | A M Boyle | 59.5kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Mclovin | 5 | Anna Roper | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 59.5kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 9 | Akauwheo | 9 | Kody Nestor | G A O'Brien | 57kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Big Shot Legend | 3 | Izzy Neale | Kieren Hazelton | 54.5kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Halle Bee | 7 | Ben Looker | C K Martin | 55.5kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Just Jacky | 13 | Nick Palmer | Theresa Stair | 55.5kg | $16.00 |
| 9th | 14 | Via Rose | 2 | Mikayla Weir | Sally Torrens | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Four Degrees | 14 | Aaron Bullock | Lyle Chandler | 60.5kg | $11.00 |
| 11th | 18 | Lady Cornelia | 17 | Angel Brennan | Douglas Fernando | 51kg | $201.00 |
| 12th | 15 | Invincible Faith | 8 | Ella Drew | Ms L Selby | 53kg | $101.00 |
| 13th | 3 | Point Out | 4 | Tilly McCarroll | Ian Holland | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 14th | 10 | Your Temptation | 1 | Jenny Duggan | Douglas Fernando | 57kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Climate Control | 6 | Adrian Layt | J R Gask | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Full Commitment | 19 | J R Gask | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Badboy Mccoy | 11 | Ms J Bowen | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Tycoon Lad | 12 | Ms L Selby | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Lucky Ozzie | 10 | Gavin Groth | 59.5kg |
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