Tamworth   22 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

TAMWORTH CITY TOYOTA MAIDEN HANDICAP 1600m

Track: GOOD 4   Rain (Max: 33)   Rail: True.  

They should run this along with Compadre and Albert's Pick taking it up over Bride Wars. COMPADRE (3) improving gelding who indicated a win was imminent when fourth at his second race start over 1300m at Gunnedah. Gets a similar set-up for this and looking for the mile now. RUFUS ATTICUS (5) at his top for this and doesn't have to improve much to get off the mark. Gritty effort with the 59kg from back in the field to run second over 1300m at Gunnedah. In leading yard and trained on the track. QUESTIONABLE (4) best performance in three career starts when second over 1750m at Muswellbrook. Finds a suitable race with the blinkers being added. Genuine top-three player. VINO RAPIDO (13) is a five-start maiden who is well and truly overdue. Sharp improver second-up when third over 1300m at Dubbo. Claim helps and sure to be thereabouts. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 3,5,4,13.
1 9724 NANDOWRIE
BRETT THOMPSON
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
B R E Thompson, P J Duggan, J P Duggan, M G Leadbitter, Mrs N D Gibson & Miss J R Gibson
Most recently 4th of 8 at Dubbo Mdn-Sw on December 8 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Meganhew with 59kg at $4.80. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Wellington Mdn-Sw on November 24 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Naftali carrying 59kg at $15. Hard to recommend.
11
Green, Yellow Stars, Collar And Armbands, Yellow And Green Star Cap
2 5x633 TAKETHEMONEYANDRUN
GAVIN GROTH
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
G P Groth & R J Dries
At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Scone Mdn-Sw on December 2 over 1400m, 4 len behind All Kirked Up carrying 59kg at $15. The start before that 3rd of 8 at this track Ctry Mdn on November 25 over 1400m, 5 len behind Mr Chips with 59kg at $10. Will need to lift to feature in this line-up.
3
L P ROLLS
White, Royal Blue And Red Band And Armbands, Royal Blue Striped Cap
3 94 COMPADRE
SCOTT SINGLETON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Shaky Bloodstock (Mgr: K H Grant)
Third race start today. At debut, 9th of 12 at Scone Mdn-Sw on November 18 over 1200m, 6 len behind Azure Angel with 57.5kg at $21. Last start 4th of 7 at Gunnedah Ctry Mdn-Sw on December 6 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Lucky Ozzie with 57.5kg at $3.90. Well placed to shed his Maiden tag.
1
AARON BULLOCK
Navy Blue, Cerise Diablo, Lime Green Sleeves And Cap
4 0x02 QUESTIONABLE
RODNEY NORTHAM
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
R Northam, P S Frampton & Mrs B F M Frampton
Third-up today. First-up 10th of 14 at Scone Mdn-Sw on November 18 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Crathie Kirk carrying 55kg at $101. Second-up 2nd of 10 at Muswellbrook Mdn on November 28 over 1750m, 0.9 len behind Calzino with 53.5kg at $21. Ready to win with the blinkers going on.
5
CHELSEA HILLIER
Gold, Black Maltese Cross And Cap
5 x7632 RUFUS ATTICUS
SUE GRILLS
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms S G Grills, Mrs J M Knight, Mrs V Dempsey, Mrs L J Todd, Mrs C Toohey, Mrs N C Markham, Ms D M Lebrocq, S Perram, Mrs H M Simshauser, P M Clemson, I J Morgan, Mrs T M Marshall & Dunhan Racing (Mgr: N J Hanrahan)
Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 7 at Gunnedah Ctry Mdn-Sw on December 6 over 1300m, 0.9 len behind Lucky Ozzie with 59kg at $2.80. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Armidale Ctry Mdn on November 9 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Navy Buoy with 55kg at $6.50. Leading prospect who will be strong late.
7
JENNY DUGGAN
Red, Purple Diamond and Armbands, White Cap
6 64254 ALBERT'S PICK
TROY O'NEILE
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
R P Stapleford
Most recently 4th of 7 at Scone Mdn-Sw on December 2 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind All Kirked Up carrying 55.5kg at $13. The run before that faded in the straight 5th of 7 at Armidale Ctry Mdn on November 9 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Navy Buoy carrying 55.5kg at $14. Happy to pass.
4
ZAC WADICK
Pink And Blue Quarters, Pink Sleeves And Cap
7 8x463 BRIDE WARS
STIRLING OSLAND
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Hollymount Stud (Mgr: M B Sandblom)
Last start 3rd in a small field at Armidale Ctry Mdn on December 7 over 1400m, 7 len behind Ropewalker carrying 56kg at $7. The run before that 6th of 8 at Inverell Mdn-Sw on November 22 over 1200m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Speed Of Swallows with 57kg at $2.70. Fair effort on that occasion but this looks beyond her reach.
6
MIKAYLA WEIR
Pale Green, Purple Quarters, Hooped Sleeves And Checked Cap
8 53361 CASDAEMON
SALLY TORRENS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Miss S A Torrens
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Gunnedah Ctry Mdn-Sw on December 6 over 1300m, 5 len behind Lucky Ozzie carrying 59kg at $13. The race before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 8 at Wellington Mdn-Sw on November 24 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Naftali with 59kg at $12. Rough place chance.
5
Yellow, Brown Sash, Yellow Cap
9 x7642 COBOCCO
BRETT THOMPSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Dr R J Slack-Smith & Mrs J L Slack-Smith
Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Dubbo Mdn-Sw on December 8 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Meganhew with 54kg at $13. The run before that got back early 4th of 8 at Wellington Mdn-Sw on November 24 over 1400m, 3 len behind Naftali with 54kg at $26. Will need further improvement to trouble these.
12
White, Orange Hoops And Cap
10 42663 EFFIETRINKET
SALLY TORRENS
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Miss S A Torrens
Last start 3rd of 7 at Gunnedah Ctry Mdn-Sw on December 6 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Lucky Ozzie carrying 57kg at $15. The race before that 6th of 8 at this track Ctry Mdn on November 25 over 1400m, 7 len behind Mr Chips with 57kg at $31. Cannot be disregarded.
8
ANNA ROPER
Yellow, Brown Sash
11 23246 SEA ME DANCE
SCOTT SINGLETON
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
F Connolly
Last start second last of 7 at Scone Mdn on December 11 over 1600m, 10 len behind Cheval De Bois carrying 55kg at $8. The race before that 4th of 8 at Gold Coast Mdn-Sw on November 8 over 2200m, 9 len behind Kiroro Peak with 53.5kg at $1.95. Prefer others.
4
Black, Yellow Chevron And Sleeves, Stars Cap
12 76362 TURPIN'S TORMENT
ROBERT KNIGHT
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
R J Knight, Mrs R M Knight & Ms K K Blain
Most recently 2nd in a small field at Armidale Ctry Mdn on December 7 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Ropewalker with 54kg at $4.40. The start before that 6th of 8 at Grafton Mdn on November 30 over 1720m, 4 len behind Mahuika Maroi carrying 53.5kg at $9. Among the chances.
9
LEESHELLE SMALL
Lime Green, Black Star, Stars Sleeves And Cap
13 99x63 VINO RAPIDO
BRETT ROBB
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
B Robb, S Johnston, B D Mckenna, Nyngan Punters Club (Mgr: L Moody), Ms M J Rynehart, M R Urquhart & Mrs C Vernon
Third-up today. First-up 6th of 11 at Orange Ctry Mdn-Sw on November 21 over 1280m, 4 len behind Rosie I Am carrying 57kg at $21. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Dubbo Mdn on December 8 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Himeros carrying 55kg at $3.80. Heading in the right direction and looks hard to beat.
2
IZZY NEALE
Yellow, Light Blue Horseshoe And Sleeves, Quartered Cap