Tamworth (NSW) – Good 4
R1 – 12:40 | Maiden Plate (1600m)
VARIUS comes off a solid placing at Port Macquarie and looks well supported from a strong yard — the one to beat. PEAR BELLINI backs up quickly and continues to run well this prep, right in the mix. SHOW US YA TEXTS didn’t finish off last start but comes from a capable stable and can improve. TAKETHEMONEYANDRUN is consistent and rarely far away, must be respected.
Selections:
10. Varius (6) — $2.45
6. Pear Bellini (10) — $3.70
8. Show Us Ya Texts (7) — $6.00
4. Takethemoneyandrun (4) — $10.00
R2 – 13:15 | BM58 Handicap (1600m)
Very even race between the top chances. MEDDLESOME has been knocking on the door all prep and deserves a win. OLE MISS handles this track and brings solid recent form. BIG SHORT hit the line well last start and can feature again. ARRABBIATA was well below best last run but stable suggests improvement.
Selections:
7. Meddlesome (3) — $4.80
2. Ole Miss (7) — $2.45
3. Big Short (4) — $4.40
5. Arrabbiata (8) — $8.00
R3 – 13:50 | Maiden Plate (1000m)
Open race with limited exposed form. APPARENTLY resumes off a long spell but recent trial suggests readiness — strong chance. BUNDORAN has been consistent this prep and looks close to a win. SANBINA debuts from a respected yard and could show up. SPARROW is another first starter with a good draw, worth including.
Selections:
5. Apparently (1) — $3.50
6. Bundoran (8) — $4.20
8. Sanbina (3) — $7.50
13. Sparrow (2) — $20.00
R4 – 14:25 | Maiden Handicap (1200m)
BARROW POWER was unlucky not to win on debut and rates highly again (scratched). EXTREMELY PERFECT maps to get all favours up front and will take catching. NEAREST debuts for a strong stable and commands respect. JIMMY GO is another well-bred first starter who could surprise.
Selections:
5. Barrow Power (5) — Scratched
4. Extremely Perfect (1) — $4.80
2. Nearest (7) — $2.00
- Jimmy Go (3) — $12.00
R5 – 15:00 | Class 2 Handicap (1200m)
DUB resumes chasing three straight wins and clearly has upside — leading chance. REGAL PROBLEM drops to a more suitable trip and can bounce back. ENNIROC is a proven second-up performer and should improve sharply. DUNSTALL THE GUN broke through last start and can go on with it.
Selections:
2. Dub (4) — $5.00
6. Regal Problem (3) — $3.20
4. Enniroc (10) — $6.50
8. Dunstall The Gun (8) — $17.00
R6 – 15:35 | BM82 Handicap (2100m)
GENTILESCHI drops back in grade and looks well placed here — major player. VISUALISE is flying with three straight wins and must be respected. DESCENDING MIST has solid track form and stays in calculations. INVINCIBLE RED loves this track and can run well at odds.
Selections:
- Gentileschi (11) — $4.50
- Visualise (4) — $3.10
- Descending Mist (9) — $19.00
- Invincible Red (6) — $10.00
R7 – 16:15 | BM82 Handicap (1400m)
RAJNISH boasts a strong record at this track and looks well suited again. BROK CAFE gets the right run from the draw and can feature. DALE resumes but has trialled well and could run a race fresh. HULU is consistent and remains a genuine chance.
Selections:
3. Rajnish (3) — $10.00
8. Brok Cafe (1) — $21.00
10. Dale (2) — $7.00
7. Hulu (4) — $5.00
R8 – 16:55 | BM58 Handicap (1000m)
BRIGHELLA gets a great chance to bounce back and is the one to beat. PURPLE ESPRIT has a solid record and should improve second-up. ALMOST MAYBE can lift with fitness and is in the mix. NIRMATA returns fresh and can make an impact.
Selections:
8. Brighella (4) — $3.70
6. Purple Esprit (8) — $10.00
3. Almost Maybe (12) — $17.00
5. Nirmata (13) — $8.50
