Tamworth 25 Aug 2026
GOING: S(6)
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BUY YOUR KOSCIUSZKO TICKETS MAIDEN PLATE 1200m Track: SOFT 6 Rain (Max: 21) Rail: +3m from 1000m -350m, True remainder. |
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A solid tempo is on the cards with Highland Dancer and Miners Mate pushing for the lead ahead of The Last Romanov and Lost Flowers.
MINERS MATE (13) has been near enough in 2 of his 3 starts this prep, and he seems to prefer it when the tracks are wet. He tries 1200m for the first time, and if he can see the trip out, then he is capable of another top 3 finish. MONGOLIAN MASTER (4) still has some maturing to do after racing greenly fresh up at Gunnedah 11 days ago when well in the market. The blinkers going on for the first time will help, and he can take this out. FIOGGIA (12) was not far away on debut, and then improved sharply to finish second at Quirindi 3 weeks ago over 1100m. The extra 100m will suit him, and if he has any luck from a wide draw, he can go one better. HIGHLAND DANCER (8) has yet to miss a top 3 spot, and her fresh up effort for third at Quirindi was sound. Stick with her. THE LAST ROMANOV (6) will be peaking third up from a spell, and he is well worth including in all top 4 combos. SUGGESTED PLAY: Mongolian Master each way.
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CREDIBILITY
KRIS LEES 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG F Alam, Ms M F Alam, H & M Racing (Mgr: M Grogan), Bond 007 (Mgr: S D Pleming), Mrs N Scott, J Cutri, B Roberts, A Abrahams, S Alam, Mrs L Bath, Mrs M C O'Hara, C J Bath, B Bath, S Turnbull, T P Walsh, J A Doyle Andrews & J M Andrews Dual acceptor. Third race start. First start 7th of 9 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Hcp at Newcastle on February 28 over 900m, slow going 8 len behind Precious Girl carrying 57kg at $9.50. Went for a spell before returning 6th of 11 in a Super Mdn at Coffs Harbour on August 7 over 1000m, slow going 5 len behind Greyt Remlap with 58.5kg at $31. Others better. |
9 WILLIAM STANLEY |
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IN ONE MOMENT
SUE GRILLS 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG D S Smith Most recently ran second last of 10 in a Ctry Mdn-Sw at Moree on August 6 over 1200m, 12 len behind By The Way with 59kg at $151. Before that ran second last of 11 in a Ctry Mdn-Sw at this track on July 3 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Leovanni carrying 59kg at $101. Not likely to play a role. |
2 BEN LOOKER |
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KOREKORE
MARK MASON 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG S Noon Last start 6th of 10 in a Ctry Mdn-Sw at Moree on August 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind By The Way carrying 57.5kg at $81. Before that 6th of 9 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on July 17 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Not Mee carrying 57kg at $61. Must improve sharply. |
12 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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MONGOLIAN MASTER
DAVID HATCH 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs S J Keating Second-up today. Last run 5th of 9 in a Mdn at Gunnedah on August 14 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Puffin carrying 59kg at $3.60. At only start last preparation eased back early on 6th of 10 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Ballarat on February 22 over 1200m, 3 len behind Lawborough carrying 58kg at $9. Rates highly and expected to improve sharply. |
7 GRADY SPOKES |
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RUFUS ATTICUS
SUE GRILLS 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG 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) Last start 7th of 9 in a Mdn at Moree on August 6 over 1400m, 6 len behind Almanzas with 54kg at $13. The run before that 5th of 9 in a Mdn at Gunnedah on July 20 over 1250m, 2.25 len behind Nielsen Park carrying 54kg at $10. Will be harder to beat this time. |
6 KODY NESTOR |
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THE LAST ROMANOV
TROY O'NEILE 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ms J R Baker Third-up today. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 in a Mdn-Sw at Gunnedah on July 20 over 1000m, 5 len behind Bellerata with 59kg at $26. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 in a Mdn-Sw at Dubbo on August 10 over 1120m, in the wet; 4 len behind Midnight In Minori with 59kg at $4.40. Don't underestimate. |
4 JENNY DUGGAN |
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FINAL PRETENCE
WES BOYD 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG W T Boyd, Miss L Fuller & M J Hobbs Raced twice to date. At big odds at debut, got back early 7th of 9 in a Ctry Mdn at Muswellbrook on July 26 over 1280m, 5.5 len behind Heathcliff with 57kg at $31. Second-up failed to make an impression; 10th of 13 in a Ctry Mdn at Gunnedah on August 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind High Grade with 57kg at $8. Is expected to do much better. |
5 D DILLON |
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HIGHLAND DANCER
STIRLING OSLAND 4YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG Ramsey Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: S B Ramsey) Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd in a small field in a Mdn-Sw at Quirindi on August 4 over 1100m, 4 len behind The Crusher with 57kg at $1.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 in a Ctry Mdn at Grafton on February 19 over 1181m, 1.1 len behind Referees with 57.5kg at $5.50. Fitter and worth following up. |
13 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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LIEUTENANT TAMBO
KRISTEN BUCHANAN 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG D J Tamblyn, D J Tamblyn, G K Harris & Ms K Mailer Dual acceptor. Six-year-old mare (Epaulette - Passagemaker) has trialled on five occasions leading into today's race. Was second in a Gosford trial over 1000m August 18. Looks tested in this line-up. |
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LOST FLOWERS
SALLY TORRENS 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Miss S A Torrens Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 9 in a Mdn at Gunnedah on August 14 over 1000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Puffin with 53.5kg at $101. Previously second-up ran second last of 7 in a Ctry Mdn at Moree on March 17 over 1200m, 11 len behind Breukelen carrying 54kg at $101. Fitter but others are better placed. |
3 IZZY NEALE |
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SPIRITUAL FORCE
JEREMY GASK 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG M J Abdallah & M B R Thomas Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Muswellbrook Ctry Mdn-Sw February 9 over 1280m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Alarthill with 56.5kg at $71. On debut second last of 9 at Muswellbrook Mdn November 28 over 1000m, 13 len behind Vittozzi carrying 57kg at $31. Prefer to see how she returns. |
8 JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES |
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| 12 | 82 |
FIOGGIA
MELISSA DENNETT 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG A Aceti Raced twice to date. At debut, 8th of 11 in a Ctry Mdn-Sw at this track on July 17 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Big Lon carrying 56.5kg at $10. Last start 2nd in a small field in a Mdn-Sw at Quirindi on August 4 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind The Crusher carrying 56.5kg at $4. Coming along nicely and can go on with it. |
11 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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MINERS MATE
LYLE CHANDLER 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG B T Bowman, Mrs K Bowman, T B Bowman, S D Bowman & L S Davies Form hard to fault. Most recently raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 in a Mdn at Gunnedah on August 14 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Puffin with 55.5kg at $2.90. The run before that 4th of 8 in a Ctry Mdn-Sw at Bathurst on July 28 over 1100m, 10 len behind Mr Cacciatore with 56.5kg at $4. Should be nice and fit fourth up and can get the win here. |
10 CLAYTON GALLAGHER |
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DORSET GIRL
RODNEY NORTHAM 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG P S Frampton & Mrs B F M Frampton First starter by Zousain out of Do As You're Told. Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing. |
1 ANNA ROPER |
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