Narromine (NSW) horses tips & previews

9 Nov, 2:00 am AEDT

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

Meeting — Sat 17 Oct, 11:00 am AEDT

Meetings · Sat, 17 OctNarromine (NSW)Change

Race 2 — Narromine USMC Mdn Plate 1300m · jumps Sat 17 Oct, 2:55 pm AEDT

Race preview

Narromine's serving up a Maiden Plate over 1300 metres on a Soft 7 track at 2:55 pm AEDT, and the market's painting an interesting picture of how this one might sort itself out. Tucklan leads the odds, with Ridgeback sitting close behind, then Pathelia and Knights Templar rounding out the first four in the win betting. The track's heavy going should test the entire field, but it's the form narratives underneath that tell the real yarn here—a few runners nursing some decent preparation, a debut runner still searching for answers, and a couple of improvers worth keeping honest.

Tucklan's shortest in the market despite a patchy record, but there's method in the mayhem. The gelding showed early pace at Dubbo over this exact distance last time, only to fade—knocked up after burning the candle bright. Now well into his preparation, the comment suggests he's got every reason to be sharper, and from barrier 2 with Clayton Gallagher aboard, he'll get a cleaner run at them. Ridgeback's the form horse by a country mile: an 11-starter with two placings already, he closed off late from the tail at Orange and fits perfectly for a leader type from barrier 5. Gabrielle Johnston's riding at a winning strike rate of 27 per cent across her last 100 rides, a solid 29 per cent above her career average—that's the kind of booking that catches punters' eyes. The comment reckons he can make his presence felt with even luck, and from a leader's speedMap, he'll be right where the action is.

Knights Templar's got some traffic concerns: barrier 6 and a backmarker's lane mean he'll need the race to unfold kindly, but the form at Orange showed he wasn't entirely out of his depth—got back, never dangerous, but no disgrace either. Pathelia's resuming off 25 weeks and drops nicely in distance from his last two outings; the midfield speedMap and early sectional data suggest he can kick along, though last-start form was underwhelming. Mega Missile's on debut from barrier 3, an unknown quantity in a field where the established maidens already know their business. The market's lean on Tucklan and Ridgeback, but if Pathelia can recapture fitness and that early-pace weapon fires up, there's genuine value hunting elsewhere in the field.

Race notes

MDN-SW,Maiden
SOFT7
Overcast
6 runners

Shortest win price

Tucklan (8)

3.10

Speed map

Back left · leaders right

Firststart

9Mega Missile

Backmarker

1Knights Templar

Midfield

5Pathelia
6Spiritual Force

Offpace

8Tucklan

Leader

3Ridgeback

Knights Templar · Negative
Current SR
Rider’s recent POT is returning 13% lower than Career Avg.
Ridgeback · Positive
Jockey ROI
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 29% in Last 100 Rides
Pathelia · Positive
Fast Early
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Spiritual Force · Negative
Trainer Recent
Camp struggling with S/R just 7%

No.RunnerBarWgtLast 5WinPlace

1Knights TemplarJ: Zoe Hunt·T: M G Cooper659kg5 4 11 6 83: 0-0-0$4.60$2.20

Career

3: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed20%
Rating40%
Closing Speed60%

Record

First-up
1: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Dubbo
1: 0-0-0
Track Orange
1: 0-0-0
Track Narromine
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1300m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
3: 0-0-0

Last starts

8Orange1400m8 Oct 2026 · CTRY MDN · GOOD43.33L
6Narromine1300m21 Sept 2026 · CTRY MDN · GOOD33.62L
11Dubbo1000m7 Sept 2026 · CTRY MDN-SW · GOOD46.1L
4Dubbo1020m10 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · HEAVY(9)2.9L
5Orange1000m22 Mar 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)5.9L

Insights

Current SR
Negative
Rider’s recent POT is returning 13% lower than Career Avg.
Jockey Booking
Negative
Less suitable jockey engaged
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Got back, never a serious danger but not disgraced at Orange. Reverts to slightly shorter trip. Can challenge.

ILB

Was $51.00 and not in contention when 8th last start at Orange. Likely to get back in the run. Knockout chance.

Finished last of eight when close behind Ridgeback last week (Orange) in a handicap; there is limited recent form on offer in this race so ought to be of interest.

RSIS

Was 50/1 and underwhelming when 8th last start at Orange. Does take a while to get into stride.

2KojakScratched6––––

Career

12: 0-3-3

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed100%
Rating100%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-1
Third-up
1: 0-0-1
Fourth-up
1: 0-1-0
Track Ipswich
2: 0-1-1
Track Sunshine Coast
4: 0-1-1
Track Dubbo
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
3: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
2: 0-1-1
Distance 1660m
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
9: 0-3-2
Going Good
2: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-1

Last starts

11Dubbo1400m27 Sept 2026 · Maiden · GOOD45.97L
2Wellington1600m15 Sept 2026 · MDN-SW · SOFT60.12L
7Dubbo1300m7 Sept 2026 · MDN · GOOD48.9L
6Sunshine Coast1800m16 Aug 2026 · MDN-SW · SOFT53.3L
3Ipswich1950m24 July 2026 · MDN · SOFT51.5L
2Sunshine Coast2200m12 July 2026 · MDN · SOFT51L
3Gold Coast1800m20 June 2026 · MDN · SOFT51.2L
3Sunshine Coast1600m14 June 2026 · MDN · HEAVY108.2L

Insights

Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Just missed at Wellington 15 Sep. Went home tamely at Dubbo at $11. Profiles well.

ILB

Started at $11.00 and didn't attack the line when 11th last start at Dubbo.

Finished 11th of 12 over 7f at Dubbo (handicap) last month; has kicked on in his last couple of races but form has been up and down of late; may have to settle for supporting role.

RSIS

Started at 10/1 and didn't find the line when 11th last start at Dubbo.

3RidgebackJ: Gabrielle Johnston·T: Ms J Clement559kg7 6 4 12 511: 0-2-0$3.70$1.85

Career

11: 0-2-0

Rating · IRD

100

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed20%
Rating100%
Closing Speed80%

Record

First-up
2: 0-1-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Hawkesbury
1: 0-1-0
Track Mendooran
1: 0-0-0
Track Armidale
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1300m
3: 0-1-0
Distance 1400m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1500m
2: 0-1-0
Going Good
6: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-1-0
Going Soft
3: 0-1-0

Last starts

5Orange1400m8 Oct 2026 · CTRY MDN · GOOD42.93L
12Dubbo1400m27 Sept 2026 · Maiden · GOOD46.15L
4Armidale1300m20 Sept 2026 · Maiden · GOOD37.26L
6Mendooran1200m5 Sept 2026 · MDN-SW8.9L
7Kembla Grange1500m25 July 2026 · MDN HCP · GOOD49.6L
8Canberra1900m8 July 2026 · CL1-SW · GOOD311.7L
7Kembla Grange1600m20 June 2026 · MDN-SW · SOFT52.4L
6Wyong1600m16 Nov 2025 · MID MDN-SW · GOOD49.8L

Insights

Jockey ROI
Positive
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 29% in Last 100 Rides
Key Jockey
Positive
Gabrielle Johnston winning at 27% POT in last 100 rides
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 23%
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Up In Weight
Negative
Goes up 5kg weight here

Comments

AAP

Closed off late from the tail at Orange. Fit from racing, can make his presence felt with even luck.

ILB

Jumped at $18.00 and ran past a few when 5th last run at Orange. Has shown early pace in races to date. Should get the job done.

Creditable effort (went off 18-1) to finish fifth last Thursday at Orange in a handicap; yet to win in 11 starts.

RSIS

Odds of 17/1 and edged past some when finishing 5th last time at Orange. Displays good tactical pace. Strong claims.

4Fabulous OneScratched10––––

Career

3: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer60%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed20%
Rating60%
Closing Speed60%

Record

First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Dubbo
1: 0-0-0
Track Tamworth
1: 0-0-0
Track Ballarat Synthetic
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
3: 0-0-0
Going Good
2: 0-0-0
Going Synthetic
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

5Tamworth1000m1 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD43.78L
8Dubbo1000m7 Sept 2026 · CTRY MDN-SW · GOOD45.3L
5Ballarat Synthetic1000m19 Aug 2025 · 3yo+ · SYNTHETIC7.2L

Insights

Trainer SR
Negative
Jeremy Gask striking at just 7%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 26%

Comments

AAP

Third outing for new trainer/ this region. Not disgraced at Tamworth when second-up at $8.50. Fancy the extra trip will suit. Can have a major say if she gets the breaks.

ILB

At $8.50 finished 5th last run at Tamworth.

Not disgraced in fifth at Tamworth two weeks ago in a handicap; entitled to respect with so many of these having something to prove.

RSIS

Was 15/2 and finished 5th last start at Tamworth.

5PatheliaJ: Kody Nestor·T: Kody Nestor457kg6 5 6 5 726: 0-2-3$5.00$2.35

Career

26: 0-2-3

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo40%
Early Speed100%
Rating40%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
3: 0-0-0
Second-up
2: 0-0-0
Third-up
2: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-0
Track Port Macquarie
1: 0-0-0
Track Tamworth
2: 0-1-0
Track Armidale
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2000m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2110m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1450m
4: 0-1-0
Going Good
10: 0-0-1
Going Heavy
4: 0-1-0
Going Soft
12: 0-1-2

Last starts

7Muswellbrook1750m20 Apr 2026 · CL1-SW · GOOD47.7L
5Mudgee2000m5 Apr 2026 · CL1-SW · GOOD38.8L
6Scone1400m20 Mar 2026 · CTRY MDN · SOFT57.6L
5Gunnedah1600m7 Mar 2026 · CL1-SW · GOOD31.9L
6Port Macquarie1509m8 Feb 2026 · MDN-SW · GOOD44.6L
5Armidale1300m5 Jan 2026 · CTRY MDN · GOOD49.2L
8Tamworth1600m8 Sept 2025 · MDN-SW · SOFT53.3L
7Scone1600m25 Aug 2025 · CTRY MDN-SW · HEAVY94.2L

Insights

Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Well beaten LS
Negative
Not competitive last run
Back in Dist
Negative
Dropping back to a less suitable distance range
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Resuming (25-weeks). Ex John Bannister in NSW. Limited impact so far. Failed to get near them last time in.

ILB

First up after a break. Couldn't stay in touch when 7th last time at Muswellbrook and back to a shorter distance. First race for a new trainer. Place at best.

Beaten 8l in seventh over 1m½f at Muswellbrook (conditions race) six months ago; 27th attempt to break her duck; runs for a new trainer here; returns from a layoff here; others are preferred.

RSIS

First run back from a break. Struggled with the pace when 7th last start at Muswellbrook and dropping in distance. Racing for a new trainer.

6Spiritual ForceJ: Jake Pracey-Holmes·T: J R Gask157kg9 10 9 6 95: 0-0-0$9.00$3.50

Career

5: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer60%
Jockey/Trainer Combo60%
Early Speed100%
Rating20%
Closing Speed80%

Record

First-up
2: 0-0-0
Track Muswellbrook
3: 0-0-0
Track Scone
1: 0-0-0
Track Tamworth
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1280m
2: 0-0-0
Going Soft
2: 0-0-0
Going Good
2: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

9Tamworth1200m25 Aug 2026 · MDN-SW · SOFT56.7L
6Tamworth1000m5 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)3.9L
9Muswellbrook1280m9 Feb 2026 · CTRY MDN-SW · HEAVY1011.9L
10Muswellbrook1280m13 Jan 2026 · MDN · SOFT516.6L
9Scone1200m11 Dec 2025 · CTRY MDN · GOOD44.4L
8Muswellbrook1000m28 Nov 2025 · MDN · GOOD313.3L
6Scone900m29 Oct 2025 · Barrier Trial6.4L

Insights

Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 7%
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 26%
Rider Poor SR
Negative
Jockey underperforming market expectations by 33% in L100 rides
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 37%
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Well beaten LS
Negative
Not competitive last run
Drawn In
Positive
Suited drawn down low
Fresh
Positive
Freshened up. Had a break of 42-60 days

Comments

AAP

Let-up (53-days). Moderate form profile overall. Had all before her at turn and went home tamely at Tamworth off long break. Can't enthuse.

ILB

Let up. Jumped at $101.00 and disappointing outing when 9th last time at Tamworth but can save some energy from the draw. Too much luck needed to come into contention.

Finished ninth of 12 over 6f at Tamworth (maiden) 53 days ago when first-time blinkers didn't help.

RSIS

Let up. Started at 100/1 and below standard effort when 9th last run at Tamworth but will be aiming for a soft run from the draw.

7Syzygy EarthlightScratched5––––

Career

3: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offmidfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey50%
Trainer60%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed100%
Rating40%
Closing Speed20%

Record

First-up
1: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Canberra
1: 0-0-0
Track Goulburn
1: 0-0-0
Track Gosford
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
2: 0-0-0
Going Good
2: 0-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

10Canberra1200m26 Sept 2026 · MDN-SW · GOOD414.1L
10Goulburn1200m11 Sept 2026 · MDN · GOOD48.1L
7Gosford1100m28 Aug 2026 · F&M MDN-SW · SOFT512.4L
9Warwick Farm815m18 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(7)9.2L

Insights

Blinkers Off
Positive
Blinkers coming off this start
Imprv Needed
Negative
Would need to lift here to feature

Comments

AAP

Ex Robert Quinn in NSW. Unfancied in all runs and performed accordingly. Query wet. Market watch under new trainer.

ILB

Was well beaten when 10th last run at Canberra. Racing for a new trainer.

Still searching for first win after three tries; finished tenth, beaten a fair way over 6f at Canberra (maiden) last month; first run for yard; is passed over; also engaged in race 1 at Inverell and race 4 at Wauchope.

RSIS

Looked outclassed when 10th last run at Canberra. First race for a new trainer.

8TucklanJ: Clayton Gallagher·T: Brett Robb257kg2 5 10 12 99: 0-1-0$3.10$1.60

Career

9: 0-1-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo40%
Early Speed20%
Rating60%
Closing Speed20%

Record

First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-1-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Wellington
2: 0-0-0
Track Dubbo
3: 0-0-0
Track Coonamble
1: 0-0-0
Distance 800m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 900m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1000m
3: 0-0-0
Going Good
2: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
2: 0-0-0
Going Soft
5: 0-1-0

Last starts

9Dubbo1300m2 Oct 2026 · MDN-SW · HEAVY89.54L
12Wellington1100m15 Sept 2026 · CTRY MDN-SW · SOFT614.9L
10Dubbo1000m7 Sept 2026 · CTRY MDN-SW · GOOD45.8L
5Narromine800m23 Aug 2026 · MDN HCP · HEAVY82L
2Coonabarabran900m25 July 2026 · MDN · SOFT52.6L
4Warren1000m21 July 2026 · MDN-SW · SOFT53.6L
2Cowra950m11 July 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)0.6L
9Coonamble1200m15 June 2025 · 2&3Y HCP · GOOD414L

Insights

Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -20% POT in their L100 Races
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Draw Suits
Positive
Well drawn inside
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Knocked up after showing speed at Dubbo over this journey. On pacer. Well into preparation now, worth a look.

ILB

Tailed off to finish 9th last run at Dubbo. Has the talent to rebound quickly and gets a favourable alley. Jockey Clayton Gallagher is in form for this stable. Should go close.

Still without a win after nine starts; ninth of 12 at Dubbo 15 days ago; probably unlikely to trouble the principals.

RSIS

Couldn't maintain the pace when 9th last start at Dubbo. Capable of a strong comeback and can find a nice position from the draw. Will show up at the business end.

9Mega MissileJ: Jacob Stiff·T: Brett Thompson356.5kg9$10.00$3.60

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Firststart

Figures

Jockey80%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed50%
Rating40%
Closing Speed50%

Last starts

9Wellington900m15 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(6)28.6L

Insights

Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -38% POT in their L100 Races
On Debut
Positive
First race start

Comments

AAP

Trials (1:0-0-0). Gapped in only trial at Scone. Nice gate. Market may offer more insight.

ILB

3yo first starter by Smart Missile for Brett Thompson. Ran 5th in a trial at Scone on Oct 7th. Watch for a sign in the market.

Related to 6f winner The Last Centurion; conceding experience to all his rivals; strong contender as some good aspects to his profile.

RSIS

Initial race appearance 3yo by Smart Missile for Brett Thompson. Finished 5th in a trial at Scone on Oct 7th. Betting as a guide.

10VoskampScratched2––––

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey50%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed20%
Rating40%
Closing Speed40%

Insights

Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 31% POT in L100 Runners

Comments

AAP

4 weeks since last run. Raced in back half and never landed a blow at Wellington. More a minor money chance here.

ILB

Backing up quickly for this race. Average at best when 8th last time at Bathurst but can find a nice position from the draw.

Last of eight at Bathurst yesterday in a handicap; winless in five starts but has shown promise with third her top showing; passed over; was due to run at Bathurst Friday.

RSIS

Backing up quickly for this race. Performed below standard when 8th last start at Bathurst but will try to take advantage of the draw.

Odds correct as at Sat 17 Oct, 3:00 pm AEDT. Odds can change.

Past meetings

Mon 21 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 7 races