Tamworth   26 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

ARMIDALE SERVICES CLUB/INVERELL SPORTIES COUNTRY BOOSTED SHOWCASE MAIDEN PLATE 1000m

Track: Soft 5   Clouds (Max: 16)   Rail: True.  

From wide out Not So Wrong and Puffin will establish a genuine tempo. SUPIDO STAR (13) hard fit for this and drawn poorly again. Covered plenty of ground in the run with a fighting second as fav over 1000m at this track. Expecting her to get the job done today. PUFFIN (11) handy filly resuming from a lengthy spell. Was a month between runs with a tiring fifth over 1000m at Gunnedah over a year ago. Back with the two trials and can take a hand in the finish. SPELLECAST (5) blinkers come off for this and will appreciate a firmer surface. Raced on the speed last time with a tiring fifth over 1000m at Scone. Deserves another chance. NOT SO WRONG (2) comes back in trip for this and the blinkers go on. Showed good early dash and raced on the speed last start before fading to finish sixth over 1200m at Inverell. Apprentice sticks and can take a hand in the finish. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 13,11,5,2.
1 67x76 LIFE'S TURNS
JAN BOWEN
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs B D Gallaher, J R Gallaher, J R Gallaher, Ms J L Bowen, R M Bowen & J B Bowen
Third-up today. First-up ran second last of 8 at Muswellbrook Super Mdn on May 1 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Won'thearmecoming with 57.5kg at $101. Second run from a spell 6th of 9 at Scone Ctry 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 900m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Flirtation with 59kg at $61. Looks safely held.
2
GRANT BUCKLEY
Pink, Lilac Spots, White Sleeves, Lilac Spots, Pink Cap, Lilac Pom Pom
2 34286 NOT SO WRONG
HOLLY WILLIAMS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms L Wharekura, B A Banfield, Miss K M Banfield, D Briggs, L K Cummins, B L Cummins, B Entermann, J R Hartmann & S A Maynes
Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run struggled in the run home; 6th of 10 at Inverell Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 1200m, 6 len behind The Dux Nuts carrying 55kg at $13. The run before that faded in the straight 8th of 10 at Muswellbrook Ctry Mdn-Sw on May 1 over 1280m, 4.5 len behind Pepperina with 55kg at $19. Blinkers go on and capable of sharp improvement.
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JULIET PARTRIDGE
Black, Light Blue Stripe, White Sleeves, Black And Light Blue Quartered Cap
3 x77x8 RAPID READY
CRAIG CLEGG
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
A J Manton
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after six months 8th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 15 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Eezitosort with 59kg at $41. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on December 22 over 1200m, 10 len behind Dub carrying 57.5kg at $31. Hard to get excited about his chances.
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KODY NESTOR
Brown And Gold Hoops, Gold Cap
4 57543 RUAIRI
PAUL ISAAC
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
P J Isaac & J T Isaac
At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Narromine Mdn on June 22 over 1100m, in the wet; 3 len behind Fortians carrying 55kg at $4. Before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 15 over 1000m, slow going 2.75 len behind Eezitosort with 57kg at $26. Will not find this easy. Fair effort on that occasion but this looks beyond his reach.
3
NICK PALMER
Black, Red Rose, Green Leaf And Steam Red And Green Armbands And Red Cap
5 82x85 SPELLECAST
DAVID HATCH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
L F Hatch, Mrs K L Hatch, D J Hatch, M D Keating & Mrs R A Hatch
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 11 at Newcastle 3yo+ Mdn on May 23 over 900m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Zouboy with 55kg at $8. Second-up ran second last in a small field at Scone Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 9 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Oakfield Missouri carrying 57kg at $4.60. Racing well. Sure to be a major player.
12
GRADY SPOKES
Pale Green, Black Armbands, Quartered Cap
6 5228x VELKA
TODD HOWLETT
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
T S Howlett, Jarjad Racing (Mgr: J S Deacon), A Penot, J Rouanet & M P Demets
Gelding back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Taree Ctry Mdn-Sw March 10 over 1400m, soft track; 12 len behind Class Revolution carrying 58.5kg at $3.60. When resuming last campaign third of 8 at Taree Ctry Mdn January 2 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Agent Max carrying 56.5kg at $17. Expecting a strong run fresh.
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GABRIELLE JOHNSTON
Blue, Silver Shamrock, Silver Cap
7 049x9 CHURPEL
JAN BOWEN
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
Ms J L Bowen
Second-up. First-up after nine months ran last of 9 at Scone Ctry 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 900m, on heavy track; 18 len behind Flirtation carrying 57kg at $61. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Muswellbrook Ctry Mdn on August 12 over 1280m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Salvato with 55kg at $61. Outclassed.
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JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES
Pink, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Sleeves And Striped Cap
8 84283 DAISY DUCK
BRETT & GEORGIE CAVANOUGH
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett)
Most recently 3rd of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 6 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Ephemeral with 55kg at $4. The run before that sat on the pace before fading 8th of 10 at Gunnedah Super Mdn-Sw on May 24 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Fortheo with 57kg at $3.90. Strong chance to break though.
11
M BELL
Green, Yellow Star And Armbands
9 3236x EFFIETRINKET
SALLY TORRENS
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Miss S A Torrens
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at this track Mdn January 22 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Lone Star Dream with 56kg at $7. Previously first up; fourth of 7 at Mudgee Mdn-Sw October 25 over 1200m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Dodgy Freckle carrying 54.5kg at $2.10. Favouring others.
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LEANNE BOYD
Yellow, Brown Sash
10 805x0 HIPPEASTRUM
MELISSA DENNETT
6YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs J Pilcher
Second-up. First-up after three years ran last of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 15 over 1000m, slow going 8 len behind Eezitosort carrying 57kg at $81. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Eagle Farm Mdn on March 29 2023 over 1200m, 10 len behind Northern Decree with 54.5kg at $51. Not at this stage.
7
RORY HUTCHINGS
Black, Red Star, Sleeves And Cap
11 425x PUFFIN
MICHAEL DOBIE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
R P Townsend, Mrs P J Townsend, M A Collison, M C Dobie & C W Dobie
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Gunnedah 2yo Hcp May 25 2025 over 1000m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Josephine carrying 56kg at $4.60. On debut fourth of 7 at Quirindi 2yo Hcp February 21 2025 over 1000m, 5 len behind Social Circle with 55.5kg at $21. Everything points to a bright return.
10
BEN LOOKER
Red, Yellow Diamond Braces And Sleeves
12 707x6 STACCATO
SCOTT SINGLETON
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
D Westgate-Ireland, L W Smith, Miss M Heffernan & Mrs V Hodge
Second-up. First-up after four months failed to make an impression; 6th of 11 at Moree Mdn-Sw on June 2 over 950m, slow going 7 len behind Boomtime Now carrying 57kg at $7.50. Previously second-up eased back early on 6th of 9 at Kembla Grange F&M Mdn on November 4 over 1200m, 6 len behind Me Me with 56.5kg at $81. Further improvement required.
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MIKAYLA WEIR
Black, Grey Fern, Grey Sleeves With Black Ferns
13 x5222 SUPIDO STAR
TODD HOWLETT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L G Murrell), Miss M Bink, A Greathead, C M Maccam, M.O.S Racing (Mgr: W J Scudds), ADJJKSS (Mgr: J L Dunlop), J Karlovsky, D Grant, Mrs P Newsam, L Vondrasek, G L Collis, N R Gardiner, M C Nunn & D Mcquade
Form hard to fault. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 15 over 1000m, slow going 0.9 len behind Eezitosort carrying 58kg at $3.50. The race before that 2nd of 9 at Scone Ctry 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 900m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind Flirtation carrying 57kg at $19. Leading contender who can go one better here.
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AARON BULLOCK
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap