Event Info
SportHorse Racing
Date2026-02-22

Tamworth (NSW) – Soft 5


R1 – Krakatini River Ridge 2YO Showcase Handicap (1000m)

Analysis
A competitive juvenile event with several on debut. TIGER TIERS (6) makes appeal first-up for Holly Williams and looks ready to run well. SILVER DREAM (5) also debuts from a capable yard and profiles as a serious danger. LEPPITSCH (1) represents a strong stable and has claims. BLOCKER (2) resumes after a break and recent trial form suggests he’s forward enough.

Selections
6. Tiger Tiers (3) – $23.00
5. Silver Dream (5) – $4.80

  1. Leppitsch (6) – $10.00
  2. Blocker (9) – $4.40

R2 – PRD Real Estate Liverpool Plains Class 1 Showcase Handicap (1600m)

Analysis
PROCLIVITY (3) broke through last start and looks capable of going on with it. CASCAN (6) drops back in grade and can improve at odds. VISUALISE (4) backs up quickly and can make his presence felt. LUCKY OZZIE (2) has been consistent this campaign and shouldn’t be overlooked.

Selections
3. Proclivity (5) – $4.00
6. Cascan (9) – $26.00
4. Visualise (6) – $1.95
2. Lucky Ozzie (4) – $5.00


R3 – Evergreen Turf Showcase Super Maiden Handicap (1400m)

Analysis
MAGIC MERLIN (1) showed promise on debut and looks the one to beat. MY SWEETHEART (2) has been racing well and the blinkers go on, adding interest. INDIE MAE (7) draws ideally and can be in the finish. MUSIC MAESTRO (3) drops in grade and may improve.

Selections

  1. Magic Merlin (10) – $1.95
  2. My Sweetheart (2) – $23.00
  3. Indie Mae (1) – $7.50
  4. Music Maestro (5) – $61.00

R4 – Gowings Toyota Country Boosted Showcase Maiden Plate (1200m)

Analysis
An open maiden where TOKE (8) rates highly despite a plain last run. BREUKELEN (4) debuts from a good gate and must be respected. SECOND SWING (6) resumes with blinkers added and has upside. THIRTY DEGREES (3) has solid form and can figure.

Selections
8. Toke (7) – $8.00
4. Breukelen (1) – $2.50
6. Second Swing (2) – $3.20
3. Thirty Degrees (11) – $19.00


R5 – Roger Moylan Memorial Country Boosted Class 2 Showcase Plate (1200m)

Analysis
GELSEY (8) scored last start and appears well placed to repeat the effort. NATION CHANGING (4) resumes with encouraging trial form and looks a threat. SNATCHREILLY (5) is consistent and has claims. SHIFA (12) won last time and could surprise again.

Selections
8. Gelsey (11) – $6.50
4. Nation Changing (10) – $5.00
5. Snatchreilly (2) – $9.50
12. Shifa (6) – $41.00


R6 – Club Quirindi Lightning Showcase Handicap (1000m)

Analysis
INAZUMA BOY (10) comes off a strong win and maps perfectly, making him hard to beat. CRESTA RUN (7) has been in good form this campaign and is a key player. CHANDON STAR (3) chases four straight and has to be included. DUNE AND DUSTED (8) continues to race well and appeals each-way.

Selections
10. Inazuma Boy (1) – $4.60
7. Cresta Run (7) – $5.75
3. Chandon Star (8) – $9.50
8. Dune And Dusted (5) – $7.50


R7 – Elders Killara Feedlot Quirindi Showcase Cup (1600m)

Analysis
VORACIOUS (2) has been racing well this prep and looks a leading chance. AIMPOINT (1) drops back in class and must be considered. TAINUI (10) can improve stepping back in trip. OTIUM (12) was strong late last start and has claims again.

Selections
2. Voracious (3) – $5.50

  1. Aimpoint (17) – $13.00
  2. Tainui (10) – $14.00
  3. Otium (8) – $11.00

R8 – Dad And Dave Turf Benchmark 58 Showcase Handicap (1400m)

Analysis
FOUR DEGREES (2) steps up in distance and looks well suited. SILENT SERENADE (7) was impressive breaking through and can go on with it. MELLENCAMP (1) has been racing consistently and should be competitive. MCLOVIN (4) comes from a strong yard and has claims.

Selections
2. Four Degrees (14) – $8.00
7. Silent Serenade (16) – $4.20

  1. Mellencamp (15) – $14.00
  2. Mclovin (5) – $8.00
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