Tamworth   15 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

MCDONALDS TAMWORTH COUNTRY BOOSTED MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200m

Track: Soft 5   Clouds (Max: 18)   Rail: +3m 1000m-350m, True Remainder .  

Plenty of pace with Haras and Idol Bye up front, pressured by Peninhand and Ordinary Angel. Fleet-footed filly HARAS (3) started $1.80 and looked home after leading but found one better near the line over this distance at Moree last start. Rock hard fit after two runs back and should keep going today to crack the maiden status. IDOL BYE (7) had a 38-day let-up before her modest effort at Moree recently. Has only raced twice and will be better for that last run so she can improve. ORDINARY ANGEL (2) did a much better job last start when lining up for the second time, closing hard to get up for second over 1250m at Gunnedah. Draws a nice gate and looks sure to be about the money again. First starter BEMBOKA LASS (4) went well in a recent trial here. Draws the fence so should get all the favours. INSATIABLE (1) found 900m at Scone too slick on debut a fortnight ago. Can improve out to this trip. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Haras.
1 0x2 PIE CHART
DEAN S SMITH
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
D F Bourke
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when ran last of 11 at Toowoomba 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 30 over 1100m, 72 len behind Cryptolini carrying 58kg at $17. SCRATCHED.
2
JORDIE THOMPSON
Red, Silver Sleeves And Red Cap
2 82 ORDINARY ANGEL
TODD HOWLETT
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
S A Dyson, A R N Cameron, M Comito, Ms R A Jackson & Ms G Olsson
Had two starts to date. At debut, led to the turn then faded 8th of 10 at Taree Mdn on April 9 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Anyways with 58.5kg at $6.50. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Gunnedah Ctry Mdn on May 24 over 1250m, slow going 5 len behind Artie's Magic carrying 58.5kg at $4.20. Further improvement likely.
2
AARON BULLOCK
Black, Blue Lightning Bolt, Black Cap With Blue Lightning Bolt
3 36x72 HARAS
SCOTT SINGLETON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs L B Singleton, B C Hill, Wilton Park (Mgr: M J Burgess), Wingnut Sports (Mgr: G D Hannigan), G J Hill, D B Hill, G J McDonald, A Hale & Ratpack Racing (Mgr: M J Stone)
Third-up today. Resuming led to the turn then faded 7th of 14 at Scone 2&3yo Mdn on May 15 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Cormier with 57.5kg at $51. Second-up set the pace for much of the race 2nd in a small field at Moree Ctry Mdn on June 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Devilish Sun with 57kg at $1.80. All set to open her account.
5
MIKAYLA WEIR
Tartan, Red Diamond, Sleeves And Cap
4 BEMBOKA LASS
KEVIN HAUSFELD
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
K R Hausfeld & Mrs C G Hausfeld
Mare by Stratum Star making her first appearance. Ran 3rd in a trial at Tamworth over 1000m on May 27. Worth monitoring for market support.
1
CLAYTON GALLAGHER
Mauve, Black Sash And Cap
5 34 BLACKSTONE PLAZA
LYLE CHANDLER
2YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
MVL No 1 (Mgr: B J Kane)
At debut, 3rd of 12 at Gunnedah Ctry Mdn on May 24 over 1250m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Artie's Magic carrying 57kg at $8. SCRATCHED.
10
Royal Blue, White MVL Brand, Grey Sleeves, White Cap
6 228x2 DON'T SAY DO
RODNEY NORTHAM
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
R Northam, Strzelecki Racing 2 (Mgr: R C Lentfer), N J Ciolac & Ms K Rantzos
Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 11 at Warren Mdn-Sw on June 1 over 1000m, slow going 2.25 len behind May Be Bubbles carrying 54kg at $13. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Warren Ctry Mdn-Sw on November 9 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Unsolved carrying 55.5kg at $2.05. SCRATCHED.
8
Royal Blue, Green Shamrock, Yellow Sleeves, Green And Yellow Quartered Cap
7 25 IDOL BYE
MARK MASON
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Miss A C Mason, S A Williams & W K Mason
Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, 2nd in a small field at Armidale Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1100m, slow going long-neck behind Tigella with 54.5kg at $1.85. Second-up second last in a small field at Moree Ctry Mdn on June 2 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Devilish Sun with 57kg at $10. Can do much better this time.
6
GRANT BUCKLEY
Black, White Maltese Cross, Armbands, Quartered Cap
8 59x AT CHURCH
RIDGE WILSON
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
A Foran
She is resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Inverell Super Mdn January 1 over 1400m, 6 len behind It's A Written carrying 56.5kg at $26. On debut second last in a small field at Gold Coast 2yo Mdn-Sw December 13 over 1200m, 8 len behind Ever So Ready with 56kg at $31. Prefer to see how she returns.
7
RORY HUTCHINGS
Pink And Black Stripes, Quartered Cap
9 000x IN ONE MOMENT
SUE GRILLS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
D S Smith
Resuming after a three years break. Not seen since he finished last of 14 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn September 18 2023 over 1205m, 15 len behind Bjorn Ironside carrying 55kg at $151. On debut ran last of 13 at Moree Mdn August 3 2023 over 950m, 12 len behind Crimson Bonnet with 57.5kg at $101. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
8
JENNY DUGGAN
Red, Silver Sleeves And Red Cap
10 5 INSATIABLE
BRETT & GEORGIE CAVANOUGH
2YO  GR/B  FILLY 55.0KG
Berwickshire Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: S R Hume)
Jumped at a huge quote at debut, 5th of 9 at Scone Red Crown on May 31 over 900m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Sambuca Sky carrying 56kg at $51. Not out of contention.
10
BRAITH NOCK
Black, Pink Horseshoes, Quartered Cap
11 54790 MOON TREATY
PAUL ISAAC
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
P Isaac & J Isaac
Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 12 at Quirindi Mdn-Sw on May 11 over 1450m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Exorbitant Miss carrying 56kg at $61. Before that second last of 10 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 24 over 1400m, 8 len behind Grande Diablo carrying 56kg at $81. This looks out of reach.
3
NICK PALMER
Black, Red Rose, Green Leaf And Stem, Red And Green Armbands, Red Cap
12 600x6 MY LIONESS
PADDY CUNNINGHAM
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
P J Cunningham
Second-up. First-up after two months ran last in a small field at Moree Ctry Mdn on June 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Devilish Sun with 52kg at $41. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Inverell Ctry Mdn-Sw on January 1 over 1050m, 7 len behind Beyond The Sky carrying 55.5kg at $101. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two.
9
JACOB STIFF
Red And Yellow Quarters, Yellow Armbands And Cap
13 53965 PENINHAND
LIAM RUDDY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
P L Brown, Grange Bloodstock (Mgr: P L Brown) & St Jude Racing (Mgr: G P Smith)
Two back was 6th of 8 at Gulgong Mdn on June 7 over 1400m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind On Me carrying 58kg at $3.40. Showed pace but weakened over 1280m at Muswellbrook on Friday. Cannot be ruled out on the quick back-up.
4
LIBERTY SMYTH
Navy Blue, Old Gold Horse Head Symbol, Seams And Pom Pom