Armidale (NSW) horses tips & previews

8 Nov, 1:03 am AEDT

One race at a time: field, form guide and win/place odds for Armidale (NSW), with capture times on every price.

Meeting — Sun 8 Nov, 11:00 am AEDT

Today's meetingsArmidale (NSW)Change

Race 5 — Guyra Hotel Country Boosted Hcp (C1) 1300m · jumps Sun 8 Nov, 4:20 pm AEDT

Race notes

CTRY CL1,CTRY CL1 HCP,Class 1
SOFT5
Fine
10 runners

Shortest win price

Big Brad (3)

2.10

Speed map

Back left · leaders right

Backmarker

11The Big Ticket

Offmidfield

6Uno Fred

Midfield

8Libby

Offpace

10Sharpen The Knives
12Tickle My Tosen

Onpace

5Bundoran
2Wolfcraig
1Midnight Rhythm
9Our Boy Tom

Leader

3Big Brad

Midnight Rhythm · Positive
Lightly Raced
Limited race experience but shown potential
Wolfcraig · Positive
Up In Dist
Racing at a more suitable distance
Bundoran · Positive
Solid Run LS
Won last start
Uno Fred · Positive
Up In Dist
Racing at a more suitable distance

No.RunnerBarWgtLast 5WinPlace

1Midnight RhythmJ: Zac Wadick·T: M K Mason659kg6 2 2 1 14: 1-2-0$2.90$1.40

Career

4: 1-2-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer60%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating100%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
1: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-1-0
Third-up
1: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
1: 1-0-0
Track Armidale
2: 1-1-0
Track CurrentTrack
2: 1-1-0
Track Moree
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1400m
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1000m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-1-0
Going Good
4: 1-2-0

Last starts

1Tamworth1000m12 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)-0.4
1Armidale1400m16 Apr 2026 · CTRY MDN · GOOD4-2.1
2Armidale1300m29 Mar 2026 · CTRY MDN-SW · GOOD40.7L
2Moree1200m17 Mar 2026 · CTRY MDN · GOOD41.2L
6Tamworth1000m2 Mar 2026 · CTRY MDN-SW · GOOD46.4L
4Tamworth1000m13 Feb 2026 · Barrier Trial3.3L

Insights

Lightly Raced
Positive
Limited race experience but shown potential
Up In Dist
Positive
Racing at a more suitable distance
Form At Track
Positive
1 time winner here at Armidale
1st Up
Negative
May need this run
Racing Strongly
Positive
Racing in great shape

Comments

AAP

Back for second campaign (29-weeks). Not too far off the mark in his first preparation. Will have matured further and shown encouraging trial form. Among the dangers again fresh in this affair.

ILB

Resumes after a 29 week spell. Dashed home to win last time at this venue and promising career start. One of the punters top hopes.

Registered first success at the fourth time of asking over 7f here (handicap) when a just over 2l winner in April; returns from a break here; a likely player.

RSIS

Resuming after a 29 week break. Ran over the top of them when winning last start around here and promising career start. Has strong claims.

2WolfcraigJ: Grady Spokes·T: M K Mason1059kg13 2 3 10 47: 1-2-1$10.00$3.20

Career

7: 1-2-1

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer60%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating60%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
2: 0-1-0
Second-up
1: 1-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-1-0
Track Tamworth
2: 0-1-0
Track Armidale
2: 0-0-1
Track CurrentTrack
2: 0-0-1
Distance 1000m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1050m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
3: 1-1-0
Going Soft
3: 0-0-1
Going Unknown
1: 0-1-0

Last starts

4Tamworth1000m12 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)2.8L
10Armidale1400m29 Mar 2026 · CL2 · GOOD47.3L
3Armidale1400m13 Mar 2026 · CTRY CL1 · SOFT51.8L
2Tamworth1400m2 Mar 2026 · CL1 · GOOD41.6L
13Tamworth1200m13 Feb 2026 · Benchmark 58 · SOFT55.8L
1Gunnedah1300m19 Jan 2026 · MDN-SW · GOOD3-0.3
2Inverell1050m26 Dec 2025 · MDN-SW0.7L
8Gunnedah1000m25 May 2025 · 2Y HCP · SOFT59.8L

Insights

Up In Dist
Positive
Racing at a more suitable distance
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up

Comments

AAP

Resuming (32-weeks). In the minors first-up last campaign while trialling quietly in preparation for return. Has a tricky draw for return. Not out of this.

ILB

First up from a break of 32 weeks and amongst the placegetters when 2nd first up last preparation at Inverell. Will be a tough ask.

Found life tough when 7l back in tenth over 7f here (handicap) in March; returns from a layoff; could be in the mix as shown he can get his head in front.

RSIS

Resuming and nice run when 2nd resuming last preparation at Inverell. Has the pace to overcome the wide stall.

3Big BradJ: Braith Nock·T: Brett & Georgie Cavanough357.5kg–$2.10$1.28

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey50%
Trainer50%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating80%
Closing Speed50%

Comments

AAP

Controlled race and kicked away from them at Dubbo at his second race start. Coming back slightly in distance. Stays under strong notice.

ILB

Backing up quickly for this race. Led from start to finish to win by a margin of 3 1/4L last run at Dubbo. Displays good closing speed. Not at all out of this race.

Readily accounted for his rivals over 7f at Dubbo (maiden) last Saturday; big player.

RSIS

On a quick turnaround. Made every post a winner to win by 3 1/4L last time at Dubbo. Always seems to find the line well. Not at all out of this race.

4WarbreccanScratched8––––

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey50%
Trainer50%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating60%
Closing Speed50%

Comments

AAP

Sent to lead, made a rapid retreat back through the field at Beaumont. Leads, handy. One for exotics.

ILB

Faded to finish 8th last run at Newcastle but lining up against easier rivals. Has the speed to overcome the wide draw.

RSIS

Didn't attack the line when 8th last start at Newcastle but challenged by less formidable competitors. The wide draw shouldn't be a problem with plenty of early pace.

5BundoranJ: Ben Looker·T: Ridge Wilson556kg6 3 3 3 115: 1-4-5$2.90$1.40

Career

15: 1-4-5

Rating · IRD

100

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer60%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating80%
Closing Speed60%

Record

First-up
3: 0-1-1
Second-up
2: 0-0-1
Third-up
1: 0-0-1
Fourth-up
1: 1-0-0
Track Tamworth
2: 0-0-1
Track CurrentTrack
2: 0-0-2
Track Scone
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1008m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1014m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
3: 0-1-2
Going Good
9: 0-3-3
Going Soft
6: 1-1-2

Last starts

1Moree1200m30 Oct 2026 · CTRY MDN · SOFT5-1.79
3Tamworth1200m12 Oct 2026 · CTRY MDN · SOFT50.91L
3Armidale1100m20 Sept 2026 · CTRY MDN · GOOD30.41L
3Moree950m6 Sept 2026 · Maiden · GOOD44L
6Muswellbrook1000m20 Apr 2026 · CTRY MDN · GOOD44.5L
4Tamworth1000m10 Apr 2026 · CTRY MDN-SW · GOOD42.6L
5Newcastle1150m23 Mar 2026 · F&M MDN-SW · SOFT64.5L
3Armidale1100m13 Mar 2026 · Maiden · SOFT51.2L

Insights

Solid Run LS
Positive
Won last start
Track Exp
Positive
Knows this track well
Honest
Positive
Finishing in the money lately

Comments

AAP

Honest type. Led, responded strongly to score in small field at Moree. On pacer. Big show.

ILB

Gave them all something to chase to win by a margin of 1 3/4L last start at Moree. Will be positive in the run early. The testing material.

Has shown some recent improvement; got the job done by just under 2l at Moree over 6f (handicap) when off the mark last Friday; she can be taken on despite that win last time.

RSIS

Led and controlled the pace to win by a margin of 1 3/4L last start at Moree. Will be positive in the run early. Prime contender.

6Uno FredJ: Angel Brennan·T: K T Dixon956kg1 5 6 8 18: 1-1-0$10.00$3.30

Career

8: 1-1-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offmidfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer40%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating60%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
1: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Warren
1: 1-0-0
Track Quirindi
1: 0-0-0
Track Dubbo
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1300m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1400m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
1: 1-0-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-1-0
Going Soft
4: 1-0-0
Going Good
3: 0-0-0

Last starts

1Inverell1050m17 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · HEAVY(9)-2.4
8Grafton1400m16 July 2026 · CTRY CL1 · GOOD37L
6Tamworth1200m3 July 2026 · CTRY CL1 · SOFT73.6L
5Tamworth1000m26 June 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)4.2L
1Warren1600m14 June 2026 · Maiden · SOFT6-0.1
2Dubbo1300m5 June 2026 · Maiden · HEAVY96.2L
6Gunnedah1400m24 May 2026 · Maiden · SOFT53.6L
5Quirindi1200m28 Apr 2026 · CTRY MDN-SW · GOOD45.6L

Insights

Up In Dist
Positive
Racing at a more suitable distance
1st Up
Negative
May need this run

Comments

AAP

Kicks off second campaign (16-weeks). Broke his maiden over 1600m at Warren last campaign. Has an adverse draw and rising in weight for return. Could give some cheek at odds.

ILB

Fresh after a spell. Odds of $15.00 and came in 8th last run at Grafton but up against weaker rivals. Angel Brennan provides some weight relief. Entitled to be big odds.

Behind The Big Ticket over 7f at Grafton (handicap) when beaten 7l in July; grade looks suitable; last two runs were below standard set by success three runs ago; should prove competitive.

RSIS

Had a break from racing and returns to competition. Was 14/1 and ran 8th last start at Grafton but has been racing in stronger company. Large claim helps.

7Albert's PickScratched12––––

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey50%
Trainer50%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating60%
Closing Speed50%

Comments

AAP

Having a good preparation. Broke maiden at Tamworth 14 Sep. No threat to winner but ran on for the minors at Beaumont at longer odds. Very fit, has some claims.

ILB

Produced an eye catching run when 2nd beaten by 3 1/4L last time at Newcastle and up against a less challenging field.

RSIS

Good performance to run into 2nd beaten by 3 1/4L last time at Newcastle and facing a weaker group of contenders.

8LibbyJ: Daniel Smith·T: Ridge Wilson455kg–$20.00$4.20

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey50%
Trainer50%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating60%
Closing Speed50%

Comments

AAP

Fought bravely to the wire in the (Bm50) at Inverell first run back. This looks a sterner test.

ILB

Finished 2nd last time at Inverell on a heavy surface. Does take a while to get into stride. Sharp improvement needed.

Finished a decent runner-up of eight at Inverell over 5½f (handicap) three weeks ago; you have to go back a fair way to find her only win.

RSIS

In the money when 2nd last start at Inverell. Gets back and needs luck.

9Our Boy TomJ: Jordie Thompson·T: Michelle Fleming155kg8 13 8 2 713: 1-3-0$13.00$3.70

Career

13: 1-3-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer40%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating60%
Closing Speed20%

Record

First-up
3: 0-1-0
Second-up
2: 0-2-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Armidale
3: 1-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
3: 1-0-0
Track Moree
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
3: 0-2-0
Distance 1300m
2: 1-0-0
Going Good
6: 1-1-0
Going Heavy
2: 0-1-0
Going Soft
4: 0-0-0

Last starts

7Moree1300m30 Oct 2026 · CL1 · SOFT53.6L
2Inverell1050m17 Oct 2026 · CL1 · HEAVY95.64L
8Tamworth1000m1 Oct 2026 · CL1 · GOOD43.31L
13Tamworth1400m24 Apr 2026 · CTRY CL1 · GOOD410L
8Armidale1400m16 Apr 2026 · CL1 · GOOD411.1L
1Armidale1300m29 Mar 2026 · CTRY MDN-SW · GOOD4-0.7
4Armidale1100m13 Mar 2026 · Maiden · SOFT52.5L
5Tamworth1000m2 Mar 2026 · CTRY MDN-SW · GOOD45.4L

Insights

Draw Suits
Positive
Well drawn inside

Comments

AAP

Positive ride but emptied late at Moree over today's trip. Winner at track and distance. Can fill the minors here.

ILB

Didn't threaten when 7th last start at Moree but drawn beautifully. Large claim helps. Has some claims.

Winning form over C&D; not disgraced when seventh (Moree) last Friday upped to this distance; a lot on his plate here and he can be taken on.

RSIS

Looked outclassed when 7th last time at Moree but drawn by the rails. The large claim from Jordie Thompson helps. Watch betting.

10Sharpen The KnivesJ: Cassey Williams·T: Ms T Bell255kg2 7 6 9 633: 1-7-8$16.00$3.90

Career

33: 1-7-8

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer40%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating60%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
4: 0-1-2
Second-up
3: 0-1-0
Third-up
3: 0-1-1
Fourth-up
3: 0-1-1
Track Quirindi
1: 0-0-0
Track Newcastle
6: 0-2-2
Track Gunnedah
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
5: 0-2-1
Distance 1250m
3: 0-1-0
Distance 1300m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
14: 1-1-3
Going Heavy
2: 0-1-0
Going Soft
17: 0-5-5

Last starts

6Armidale1300m20 Sept 2026 · BM58 · GOOD37.21L
9Tamworth1600m25 Aug 2026 · CTRY CL2 · SOFT57.9L
6Gunnedah1600m14 Aug 2026 · CL1-SW · SOFT62.9L
7Moree1400m6 Aug 2026 · CL1 · GOOD32.6L
2Inverell1400m18 July 2026 · BM50 · GOOD42.7L
3Inverell1400m22 May 2026 · Benchmark 58 · GOOD43.4L
7Quirindi1200m11 May 2026 · CL1 · SOFT67.1L
4Armidale1100m16 Apr 2026 · Benchmark 58 · GOOD42L

Insights

Draw Suits
Positive
Well drawn inside
Fresh
Positive
Freshened up. Had a break of 42-60 days
Win Drought
Negative
Not won for a while

Comments

AAP

Let-up (49-days). Long winning drought. Every chance but compounded this venue over this distance. Smoky place prospect at best.

ILB

Freshened up. Was $16.00 and couldn't stay in touch when 6th last run at this venue but gets a favourable draw. Rough hope.

Not far behind Tickle My Tosen when sixth (dropped to this trip) 49 days ago; a course winner; form lately has been a mixed bag; record suggests she is usually one to take on for win purposes so unlikely to do better than a supporting role.

RSIS

Back from a freshen up. At 15/1 struggled with the pace when 6th last start at this track but has a positive draw.

11The Big TicketJ: Mikayla Weir·T: Ms V Mclennan755kg3 1 4 5 1142: 1-2-2$34.00$6.00

Career

42: 1-2-2

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer20%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating20%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
4: 0-0-0
Second-up
3: 0-0-0
Third-up
2: 0-0-1
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-0
Track Taree
8: 1-2-2
Track Scone
2: 0-0-0
Track Grafton
5: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
4: 0-0-0
Distance 1106m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1500m
3: 0-0-0
Going Good
18: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
14: 1-1-1
Going Soft
10: 0-1-1

Last starts

11Port Macquarie1200m25 Oct 2026 · CL2 · SOFT614.91L
5Grafton1000m13 Oct 2026 · CTRY CL3 · HEAVY813.43L
4Grafton1400m16 July 2026 · CTRY CL1 · GOOD32.6L
1Taree1400m30 June 2026 · MDN · HEAVY9-0.5
3Taree1400m23 June 2026 · CTRY MDN-SW · HEAVY83.6L
2Taree1400m5 June 2026 · MDN · HEAVY80.5L
7Port Macquarie1500m27 May 2026 · MDN-SW · HEAVY99.9L
5Port Macquarie1509m18 May 2026 · MDN-SW · HEAVY107.8L

Insights

Needs To Imp
Negative
Finished towards the tail last start
Imprv Needed
Negative
Would need to lift here to feature

Comments

AAP

Dropped out to last and never sighted at Port Macquarie second-up. First time around Armidale. Regular under achiever.

ILB

Started at $151.00 and didn't find the line when 11th last time at Port Macquarie. Has shown early pace in races to date. Will require a bold run.

Finished last of 11 over 6f at Port Macquarie (handicap) two weeks ago; a lot on his plate here and has some questions to answer.

RSIS

Started at 150/1 and weakened under pressure when 11th last run at Port Macquarie. Shows good early pace.

12Tickle My TosenJ: Luke Rolls·T: Colt Prosser855kg5 6 6 4 919: 1-0-2$18.00$4.00

Career

19: 1-0-2

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey80%
Trainer40%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating60%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
4: 0-0-0
Second-up
3: 0-0-0
Third-up
3: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
3: 1-0-1
Track Grafton
1: 0-0-0
Track Gatton
1: 0-0-0
Track Kempsey
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1210m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1350m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
11: 0-0-2
Going Heavy
4: 0-0-0
Going Soft
4: 1-0-0

Last starts

9Grafton1400m13 Oct 2026 · CL1 · HEAVY86.63L
4Armidale1300m20 Sept 2026 · BM58 · GOOD34.6L
6Kempsey1450m5 Sept 2026 · BM50 · GOOD45L
6Port Macquarie1210m22 Aug 2026 · BM50 · HEAVY85L
5Port Macquarie1006m31 July 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(6)2.9L
3Dalby1400m21 Mar 2026 · BM50 · GOOD42.9L
9Toowoomba1300m14 Feb 2026 · CL1 · HEAVY109.9L
6Gatton1400m25 Jan 2026 · 0 - 55 · GOOD43.4L

Insights

Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out

Comments

AAP

Long losing streak. Raced in back half and was never in a position to mount a serious challenge at Grafton. Best viewed as a rough place hope.

ILB

Was $14.00 and well beaten when 9th last start at Grafton on a heavy surface. Prefers to settle towards the rear. Needs significant improvement.

Just the one win to his name; finished ninth, beaten 7l, over 7f at Grafton (handicap) last month; others appeal more given many of his rivals are in good form.

RSIS

Started at 13/1 and was well beaten when 9th last time at Grafton. Might have to make up considerable ground.

Odds correct as at Sun 8 Nov, 1:00 am AEDT. Odds can change.

Past meetings

Sun 20 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 7 races