Tamworth   30 Apr 2026
 
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Track: GOOD   Clear (Max: 27)    

ESPERANZA (1) drew wide last start and was safely held, beaten 16 metres into sixth at Newcastle over 1609m. Will enjoy a nice run from this more favourable starting position. Primary contender if anywhere near her best. TRY CATCHING ME (2) finished third last start over 1760m at Narrabri, beaten 6 metres. That was an improvement on the unplaced effort at Narrabri the run before. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Finds a nice race and can find winning form. SPOOKY ART (5) must be considered after he finished third over 1609m at this track two weeks ago. CHARJO (8) cannot be left out after solid recent performances, the latest a sound fifth at Newcastle over 1609m.
1 29946 ESPERANZA
JEMMA CONEY
5YO  BAY  MARE
W G Griffiths
Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at Newcastle was leading by 0.13 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Line Of Courage (1:59.20) in NR up to 45 on April 24 at $23. Before that, 4th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at Newcastle, at the bell was 2nd-3.12 beaten 9 m by Go Tess Go (1:58.40) in 0-1 WIN on April 20 at $6.50. Draws the inside so worth another chance.
Fr1
J L CONEY
PURPLE WITH WHITE YOKE, BLUE BRACES & TWO PURPLE HORSE SHOES, PURPLE SLEEVES
2 14343 TRY CATCHING ME
ANTHONY MISSEN
4YO  BAY  MARE
A J Missen
Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Cinnamon at Narrabri over 1760m in a 0-1 WIN on April 5. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Cinnamon at Narrabri over 1760m in a No NR on April 12 at $51. Should be in the finish again.
Fr2
B J HUGHES
BLACK WITH WHITE YOKE, BLUE BRACES & TWO BLUE STARS, BLUE SLEEVES WITH BLACK CUFFS
3 06x87 DOUBLE MACH
D P MACKNEY
7YO  BAY  GELDING
D P Mackney, K M Mackney
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th-11.95 beaten 18 m by Unit Forty One (1:57.20) in NR up to 34 on April 16 at $101. At his previous start 8th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 40 m by Jeremy Lou (1:58.30) in NR up to 34 on March 26 at $9.50. Do not dismiss.
Fr3
C L MACKNEY
SOFT PINK, SKY BLUE YOKE & BRACES, FOUR SOFT PINK STARS, SKY BLUE SLEEVES, FOUR SOFT PINK STARS
4 798x5 HEY DUDE
STUART GLASBY
6YO  BAY  GELDING
C A R Glasby, M A Munn
Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track was 3rd-4.39 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Unit Forty One (1:57.20) in NR up to 34 on April 16 at $23. Two runs back 8th (Fr6) over 1980m at this track, at the bell was 7th-11.3m on the pegs beaten 18 m by Charjo (2:29.40) in 2 WINs on December 4 at $151. Solid prospect with that run under the belt.
Fr4
C J FORMOSA
YELLOW, RED CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES
5 75523 SPOOKY ART
JAMIE DONOVAN
5YO  BROWN  GELDING
M P Grima, P W Grima
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 2.25 m third behind Sparkling Sue at this track over 1609m NR 40 to 43 last start. Before that was beaten a head second at Narrabri over 1760m in NR up to 45 on April 12. Sure to feature.
Fr5
B D ELDER
RED, BLUE STARS & SLEEVES, RED CUFFS
6 84739 BENJIMAGEE
SAM ISON
8YO  BROWN  GELDING
B A Thrupp
Last start 9th (Fr6) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track beaten 40 m by Unit Forty One (1:57.20) in NR up to 34 on April 16 at $41. Two runs back 3rd (Fr4) over 1760m after showing early pace at Narrabri was leading by 3.3 at the bell, beaten 2.5 m by Sparkling Sue (2:10.80) in NR up to 45 on April 12 at $17. Not keen.
Fr6
S J ISON
TEAL & LIGHT BLUE DIAGONAL HALVES, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, TEAL BAND
7 850x0 IM NO GIFT
S H RUSHBROOK
5YO  BAY  MARE
S H Rushbrook, C L Rock, L M Wharekura, H L Williams, A K P Halliday, P R Rush, B M Jarman, A K Coyne, H T W Gaffney, C J Gammons, D M Andrew, L M Burnett, J Thompson, K J Brown
Began her campaign last start running 10th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track beaten 90 m by Reign Maker (1:58.10) in NR 35 to 39 on April 16 at $31. Not keen on her chances in this line-up.
Sr1
S H RUSHBROOK
PURPLE, BLACK SASH
8 52355 CHARJO
GRACE PANELLA
4YO  BROWN  HORSE
J Masini, D J Masini, C Portelli
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at Newcastle was 2nd-0.55 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Next To Me (1:57.40) in NR up to 50 on April 20 at $26. At the start before was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at Newcastle beaten 24 m by Jilliby Amigo (1:55.20) in NR up to 48 on April 17 at $15. Nicely placed to make an impact this time.
Sr2
PURPLE WITH WHITE YOKE, BLUE BRACES & TWO PURPLE HORSE SHOES, PURPLE SLEEVES