Tamworth 25 Aug 2026
GOING: S(6)
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TAMWORTH CITY TOYOTA CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1400m Track: SOFT 6 Rain (Max: 21) Rail: +3m from 1000m -350m, True remainder. |
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Looks a decent tempo with Always A Rainbow, Miss Dee Reign and Luke Skywalker leading the charge.
ALWAYS A RAINBOW (2) did not miss a cheque in her initial prep, including a maiden win, and she looks set to progress further this season after finishing runner-up by half a length fresh up at Moree nearly 3 weeks ago over 1400m. She might already want further, but she can take this out. FABS CUZ (1) resumes from a spell for a new trainer, and he will have the blinkers off for the first time. He has been tuned up with a quiet trial, and should be ready to rumble, especially if there is any money for him. FIRE 'N' STONE (3) has improved in each of his 2 starts this prep, and despite copping a wide gate, she is good enough to overcome it, so stick with her. FRANKELY SUBLIME (4) will find this easier than her last start at Newcastle, and she is worth another chance. MISS DEE REIGN (11) has mixed her form, but she is not the worst in this. SUGGESTED PLAY: Fabs Cuz each way.
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FABS CUZ
STIRLING OSLAND 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs C L Osland & B A Kembrey He is resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Ipswich Bm55 March 26 over 1960m, 8 len behind Casanova Man carrying 60.5kg at $11. On debut sixth of 11 at Sunshine Coast Mdn January 11 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Better Not Slip with 59.5kg at $31. Each way value. |
2 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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| 2 | 213x2 |
ALWAYS A RAINBOW
STIRLING OSLAND 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Ramsey Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: S B Ramsey) Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 13 in a Cl1 at Moree on August 6 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Almost Maybe with 58kg at $3.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 in a Mdn at this track on February 13 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Kirkall with 58kg at $2. Has a solid strike rate and is a leading player again. |
9 BEN LOOKER |
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| 3 | 47x44 |
FIRE 'N' STONE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), B B T Enstone, Crezz (Mgr: M Verity), I Brown, T Burlace, S Casboult, P Chapman, W C Gibsone, H A Hassan, Rocky Point Racing (Mgr: A Hume), P J Hutchison, E Mazloum, F U P Club Racing (Mgr: D G Riekie), J Strafehl, Hayes Road Racing & P R Holland Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 7 in a F&M Cl1 at Gosford on July 18 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Kwirky Smile with 57.5kg at $7.50. Last start 4th of 10 in a F&M Bm58 at Gunnedah on August 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Backhander with 60kg at $5. Racing well. Has ability and is among the leading hopes. |
12 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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| 4 | 0x169 |
FRANKELY SUBLIME
KRIS LEES 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Cressfield (Mgr: B W Neill) Dual acceptor. At the latest run 9th of 11 in a Prov Cl1 at Newcastle on August 1 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Heroic Deed carrying 55.5kg at $21. The race before that got back early 6th of 9 in a Cl1 at Scone on July 10 over 1300m, slow going 5.5 len behind Avista with 57.5kg at $31. Keep her very safe. |
10 WILLIAM STANLEY |
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| 5 | 54525 |
JENNI LA ROCK
RODNEY NORTHAM 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG W J Gardner, Johnny Rock Racing (Mgr: D J Warat), C D Mcalpine, C J Russell, C Barlow, C J Daniels, J A Richardson, M D Bates, G R Gardner, R Richardson, Mrs R M Gardner, Miss A M Gardner, A J Robertson, B Barlow, Ms R Bennett & A T Leathem Most recently 5th of 9 in a Cl2 at Dubbo on August 10 over 1420m, on a wet track; 1.0 len behind Street Swagger with 56kg at $8.50. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 in a Bm58 at Muswellbrook on July 26 over 1280m, 1.3 len behind Varuni with 58.5kg at $3.20. One of the chances. |
4 ANNA ROPER |
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| 6 | 16327 |
VENDOR
MACK GRIFFITH 4YO GR/BR GELDING 56.0KG M D Griffith, B J Walton, B M Brooks, K J Brooks, J J Borg, Mrs J M Borg, G J Hume, G W Oag, P N Rees, D P Ure, L M Berger, D F Bourke, R K Burton, Mrs K H McShane, WATO Syndicate (Mgr: A M Finlayson), M O'Brien, N J Groch, M J Beard, M J Mooney & C A Waters At the latest run 7th of 9 in a Cl2 at Dubbo on August 10 over 1420m, in the wet; 8 len behind Street Swagger carrying 56kg at $7. The start before that 2nd of 9 in a Ctry Bm58 at Gunnedah on July 20 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Meddlesome carrying 59kg at $9.50. Great chance to figure in the top 4 here.. |
1 KODY NESTOR |
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SAMMAAN CITY
MICHAEL MULHOLLAND 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG M R Mulholland & Mrs M S Mulholland Second run back. First-up after seven months raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 in a Cl1 at Bathurst on August 17 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Demmo Dermy carrying 56kg at $19. Previously second-up ran second last of 14 in a Bm58 at Ipswich on January 15 over 1350m, 10 len behind Land Bank carrying 59kg at $31. Has some rough top 4 claims. |
8 DIEGO MONTES DE OCA |
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| 8 | 38831 |
LUKE SKYWALKER
DAVID HATCH 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG M D Keating, Mrs S J Keating, L F Hatch & S C Hemmings Recent form sound. At the latest run scored a big 3.5 len win at Quirindi on August 4 over 1450m defeating Share Our Secret with 59kg at $3.70. The race before that gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 8 in a Ctry Mdn-Sw at Gunnedah on July 20 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Ordinary Angel with 59kg at $31. Heading the right way and should measure up again. |
6 GRADY SPOKES |
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MAXIMUM RIDE
DAMIEN LANE 7YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG Black Star Racing (Mgr: K W Norris) Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up ran last of 12 in a Bm64 at Wyong on July 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Written Scandal carrying 56kg at $151. Second run from a spell 6th of 10 in a Prov Cl1 at Hawkesbury on August 11 over 1300m, slow going 5 len behind Waerea carrying 55kg at $101. Better than recent form suggests and he can improve sharply. |
3 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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| 10 | 750x7 |
SUNDAY PUNCH
CHERYL GROUSE 4YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG Ms C A Grouse Second run back. First-up after two months ran second last of 8 in a F&M Bm66 at Muswellbrook on August 9 over 1280m, 5 len behind Purple Rose with 55.5kg at $61. Previously second-up 8th of 11 in a Mid Mdn-Sw at Kembla Grange on January 28 over 1300m, 5 len behind Tsarevich with 55.5kg at $81. Strips fitter and expected to feature. |
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| 11 | 30835 |
MISS DEE REIGN
JEREMY SYLVESTER 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG S P Woods, P F Woods, Mrs D K Woods, S A Woods, Mrs M J Stortenbeker, M G Stortenbeker, S L Greenfield, B J Parkes, T Marshall, Mrs K Hillard, B Hillard, A Haigh, J A Sylvester & R Hunter At the latest run ran second last in a small field in a Cl1 at Wyong on August 16 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Savoonga carrying 55kg at $9.50. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 13 in a Ctry Bm58 at Quirindi on August 4 over 1450m, long-neck behind Giddy Up Griff with 54kg at $15. Include in all top 4 combos. |
7 MS OLIVIA DALTON |
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KRYSTINA KERIMA
LES ROBERTS 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG W S Moore, Mrs K K Moore, D K Roberts & L K Roberts Comes here off a 36-day let-up. At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 in a Ctry Bm58 at Gunnedah on July 20 over 1400m, 7 len behind Meddlesome with 52kg at $26. The run before that won by 0.5 len at Muswellbrook on July 7 over 1450m on a soft track defeating Kowloon Magnate carrying 55.5kg at $7. Needs to improve sharply. |
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SMART LILY
WAYNE WILKES 7YO BAY MARE 55.0KG R A Wilkes Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 3rd of 13 in a Ctry Cl1 at this track on July 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Josephine carrying 52kg at $71. Last start eased back early on 6th of 11 in a Bm58 at Scone on July 31 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Need A Miracle carrying 55kg at $10. Not for us. |
5 GABRIELLE JOHNSTON |
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BIT OF A STEP
SUE GRILLS 9YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG K P Miles & Mrs G G Miles Most recently 8th of 13 in a Cl1 at Moree on August 6 over 1400m, 3 len behind Almost Maybe with 54kg at $51. The race before that ran second last of 9 in a Ctry Bm58 at Gunnedah on July 20 over 1400m, 7 len behind Meddlesome carrying 56kg at $26. Unreliable and needs to lift. |
11 JENNY DUGGAN |
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