Tamworth   15 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

KEL PENFOLD FINANCE MAIDEN PLATE 1000m

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

Tricky one to map with a number of debutants but over this trip there is good speed anticipated. SCATHINGLY (2) returned from a 72-week spell with a game third over 900m at Scone after he led for the judge. Will take great benefit from that outing and in an open race looks a great chance to break through. SUPIDO STAR (8) has produced a couple of eye-catchers of late, most recently over 900m at Scone where she flashed home late. Rock hard fit after three runs back from a spell. Progressive filly who will be hard to hold out. EEZITOSORT (3) ran on okay but was easily accounted for first-up at Moree over 950m. Sparingly raced and has a lot more to offer. Has a sticky gate but with a bit of cover she should be in the finish. SABLE COAT (11) is a first starter from the Archibald stable. Trials have been plain to say the least but the early betting suggests there is more under the hood. STRUM CHA CHA (12) is another debutante from a leading yard who isn't showing much at the trials. Betting watch advised. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Scathingly each-way.
1 x5575 RUAIRI
PAUL ISAAC
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
P J Isaac & J T Isaac
At the latest run 5th of 11 at Moree Mdn-Sw on June 2 over 950m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Boomtime Now with 59kg at $6. The race before that 7th of 10 at Quirindi Ctry Mdn-Sw on May 11 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Flying Molly carrying 56kg at $4.20. Hard to have.
11
NICK PALMER
Black, Red Rose, Green Leaf And Steam Red And Green Armbands And Red Cap
2 365x3 SCATHINGLY
TIM MCINTOSH
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss M Kirby & Mrs JK Kirby
Second-up. First-up after 14 months held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Scone Ctry 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 900m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Flirtation with 59kg at $31. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Scone Ctry Mdn on February 17 2025 over 1200m, 3 len behind Broken Wings carrying 57kg at $4.20. Can build on that encouraging return.
2
BEN LOOKER
Navy Blue, Light Blue Seams
3 4x2 EEZITOSORT
MELISSA DENNETT
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
J M Burns, Miss C Brown, R W Duncan, L K Cummins, G Cummins, Mrs L Cummins, Ms C Shaw, Miss M Dennett, Mrs K A Hollis, T A Taggart, J E Kennedy, B L Cummins, A Newman, B G Markwick, W P Fahey, D L Ferguson, P M Purtle & M Ryan
Third race start. First start 4th of 10 at Gunnedah Ctry Mdn on January 19 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Kawatiri with 55.5kg at $5. Went for a spell before racing on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Moree Mdn-Sw on June 2 over 950m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Boomtime Now carrying 57kg at $3.80. Lightly raced filly with great scope for improvement.
10
RORY HUTCHINGS
White, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Black Hooped Sleeves, White And Black Quartered Cap
4 5x248 LUCCI
RODNEY NORTHAM
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
TFI (Mgr: M King) & G Harvey
Returns from a 36-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 14 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn on May 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Pontevico carrying 57kg at $3.70. Before that 4th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on April 25 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Toro Chase carrying 57kg at $5.50. SCRATCHED.
4
ANNA WEATHERLAKE
Aqua, Black Checked Band And Armbands, Checked Cap
5 0x634 POIEMA
TERRY WICKS
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
T Wicks, Mrs L G Wicks, Ms S L Wicks & M A Campbell
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 45-day let-up. Last start settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at Muswellbrook Super Mdn on May 1 over 1000m, 2 len behind Won'thearmecoming carrying 55kg at $26. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Muswellbrook Ctry Mdn on April 20 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Starverna carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. SCRATCHED.
5
GRANT BUCKLEY
White, Pink Diamonds, Royal Blue Sleeves, White Armbands
6 ROSSY'S TYPA TOO
SALLY TORRENS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Miss S A Torrens
First starter by Prague out of Aunt Liberty. Runner-up May 27 at Tamworth at her only public trial. Looks to have ability but the wide gate is a worry.
12
LEANNE BOYD
Turquoise, Four White Diamonds In A Diamond, Diagonal Halved Sleeves, White Cap, Turquoise Diamonds
7 SHOOTING FOR JOY
MELISSA DENNETT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Miss A A M Osborne & Mrs H A Osborne
First starter by Shooting To Win out of Hope's Charity. Finished second in a trial at this track on May 27. Keep an eye on the betting.
5
JULIET PARTRIDGE
Royal Blue, Gold NMV And Cap
8 8x522 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. Most recently 2nd of 9 at Scone Ctry 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 900m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Flirtation carrying 57kg at $19. Before that 2nd of 10 at Quirindi Ctry Mdn-Sw on May 11 over 1000m, slow going 0.6 len behind Flying Molly with 57kg at $7. Racing well and is overdue.
8
AARON BULLOCK
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
9 494x3 TESORINO
JAMES HARDING
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Ms J L Appel
Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd in a small field at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 1000m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Red Chick with 57kg at $14. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Gosford Mdn on December 18 over 1000m, 3 len behind Dietrich with 55kg at $151. Fitter and cannot be ruled out.
1
MIKAYLA WEIR
Royal Blue, Orange Stars And Sleeves
10 ACQUA ROMANE
TODD PAYNE
2YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
K A Taylor, Miss K J Bodsworth, Miss S J Leitinger, Mrs T S Halloran, Miss A Payne, Mrs K S Guilfoyle, Mrs T A Myler, Ms C McClosker, Mrs T Carter, Mrs W A McCarthy, Mrs K Smith, Miss J M Curtin, Ms J C Payne & Mrs S A Tanner
Facing the starter for the first time. Two-year-old gelding by Dirty Work out of Biagiotti AUD $ 3,500 (Inglis 2025 MARCH (Early) Online Sale) purchase. At the most recent trial finished fourth on May 18 at Gosford over 800m. Might need more time.
6
MADELINE OWEN
Yellow, Hot Pink Stripe Sleeves And Cap
11 SABLE COAT
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
MVL No 1 (Mgr: B J Kane) & Ms R L Spriggens
Dual acceptor. First starter by Stay Inside out of Barguzin. Has been easily accounted for in two trials. Betting suggests she has more to offer.
7
BRAITH NOCK
Royal Blue, White MVL Brand, Grey Sleeves, White Cap
12 STRUM CHA CHA
KRIS LEES
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
J V O'Neill, S Rayson, M Martin, Miss E Martin, D Schwarzer, Ms D Twiss, Mrs J Wark, Ms R Honeysett, Miss A Sutherland, Group 11(Mgr: T J O'Malley), D Cassidy, J Jackson, Mrs K O'Donnell, J Reading, J Saltmarsh, R O'Reilly, Go Charlie (Mgr: L J Dwyer), Mrs K Collins & Wegotaharry (Mgr: D Andrew)
Two-year-old filly making debut by Harry Angel out of Strum Cha. Purchased for AUD $ 75,000 (Magic Millions 2025 Adelaide Yearling Sale). Fourth at Gosford in a 800m trial on May 18. Must respect this stable.
3
WILLIAM STANLEY
Royal Blue, White Star, Red Cap
13 4x77x RAPID READY
CRAIG CLEGG
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
A J Manton
Is first-up after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw December 22 over 1200m, 10 len behind Dub with 57.5kg at $31. First up last campaign seventh of 13 at Scone Mdn December 2 over 1200m, 8 len behind Ocean Tsunami with 55.5kg at $15. Prefer to see how he comes up.
9
JENNY DUGGAN
Brown And Gold Hoops, Gold Cap
14 805x HIPPEASTRUM
MELISSA DENNETT
6YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
L F Compton
Resuming after a three years break. Finished off last preparation with blinkers first time; fifth of 8 at Toowoomba 3yo Mdn-Sw April 29 2023 over 870m, 8 len behind Matilly with 55kg at $41. On debut eighth of 10 at Ipswich 3yo Mdn-Sw March 10 2023 over 800m, 8 len behind Liquor carrying 55kg at $3.80. Doubt she will trouble these.
4
GRANT BUCKLEY
Black, Red Star, Sleeves And Cap