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8 Nov, 1:04 am AEDT

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Meeting — Mon 12 Oct, 11:00 am AEDT

Meetings · Mon, 12 OctTamworth (NSW)Change

Race 2 — 92.9 Tamworth Mdn Plate 1400m · jumps Mon 12 Oct, 1:50 pm AEDT

Race preview

Tamworth's Maiden Plate over 1400m went to post at 1:50 pm AEDT on a Soft 5 track under fine conditions. The market has shaped with Usain Boss and Crime Of Passion as the shortest-priced runners, followed by Cool Summer Nights and The Beast. Hidden Detail, drawn in barrier 1, is mapped as a leader and showed early speed with sectionals suggesting a hard first-up tempo, backing up last start's solid run-on effort. The race unfolded with three leaders — Hidden Detail, The Beast, and Cool Summer Nights — all vying for position early, while Usain Boss was positioned on pace from barrier 2.

Usain Boss, steered by Heavelon Van Der Hoven, arrives here after a placing at this track over the same 1400m trip, where he settled alertly to lead and stuck on solidly. The jockey is winning at 17 per cent strike rate through his last 100 rides, a tick above career average. Crime Of Passion, partnered by Rory Hutchings, comes off a solid second at Scone in maiden company and showed promise hitting the line at Pakenham. Hutchings has been outperforming market expectations by 37 per cent across his recent ton of rides — a jockey booking that suggests genuine tactical value. Cool Summer Nights was resuming after 25 weeks away; the form suggested a bold first-up return, having nearly won in maiden company at Taree in the previous campaign while building fitness through trials, and ratings mark this one at 91.

Crime Of Passion and Usain Boss present the strongest case — the former's jockey combination in overdrive and the latter drawn ideally with recent course form and a rising rider. Cool Summer Nights holds genuine appeal on the strength of that prior season record and return-to-racing trajectory, rated 91 on the IRD scale. The Beast, despite a cold stable angle of late, maps well at Tamworth and has outperformed market expectations by 7 per cent, though recent combo results weigh against confidence. Hidden Detail's early speed and barrier 1 seat offer tactical appeal for a race that shaped around the leaders.

Race notes

MDN-SW,Maiden
SOFT5
Fine
7 runners

Shortest win price

Usain Boss (5)

1.95

Speed map

Back left · leaders right

Backmarker

9Quaint

Offpace

8Crime Of Passion
10Zo Frilling

Onpace

5Usain Boss

Leader

2Hidden Detail
4The Beast
7Cool Summer Nights

Hidden Detail · Positive
Fast Early
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
The Beast · Negative
Cold J/T Combo
Combo are losing -61% POT in their L100 Races
Usain Boss · Positive
Rider SR
Jockey recent POT is 25% better than Career Avg.
Cool Summer Nights · Negative
Current SR
Rider’s recent POT is returning 20% lower than Career Avg.

No.RunnerBarWgtLast 5WinPlace

1EldironScratched10––––

Career

1: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed20%
Rating40%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Quirindi
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1450m
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

7Newcastle1000m23 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)4.4L
6Mudgee1000m30 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(7)20.8L
12Quirindi1450m11 May 2026 · MDN-SW · SOFT615.3L
8Rosehill900m17 Apr 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)15.2L
5Randwick780m19 Aug 2025 · Barrier Trial · SYNTHETIC3.7L

Insights

Blinkers Off
Positive
Blinkers coming off this start

Comments

AAP

Returns for second campaign (22-weeks). Well down the track at Quirindi on debut when pushed out in the market. Since given 2 trials. Would need to improve.

ILB

Fresh from a break. Started at $20.00 and tailed off to finish 12th last time at Quirindi but fitter for debut run.

Never posed a significant threat on his debut (wore blinkers) at Quirindi at 18-1 five months ago; returns from a layoff; will need to progress to get off the mark.

RSIS

Resuming from a break. Started at 19/1 and folded up in the straight when 12th last time at Quirindi but having second career run.

2Hidden DetailJ: Aaron Bullock·T: Troy O'Neile159kg9 4 4 5 35: 0-0-1$21.00$5.00

Career

5: 0-0-1

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey80%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo80%
Early Speed100%
Rating60%
Closing Speed80%

Record

First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-1
Track Armidale
1: 0-0-0
Track Tamworth
4: 0-0-1
Track CurrentTrack
4: 0-0-1
Distance 1200m
4: 0-0-1
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
5: 0-0-1

Last starts

3Tamworth1200m28 Sept 2026 · CTRY MDN · GOOD42.97L
5Tamworth1200m14 Sept 2026 · MDN · GOOD44.3L
4Muswellbrook800m19 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)2.8L
4Tamworth1200m22 Jan 2026 · Maiden · GOOD34.6L
9Tamworth1200m22 Dec 2025 · CTRY MDN-SW · GOOD412.6L
5Armidale1100m7 Dec 2025 · MDN-SW · GOOD41.7L
3Scone900m19 Nov 2025 · Barrier Trial1.9L
7Scone900m29 Oct 2025 · Barrier Trial7.2L

Insights

Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Nice Barrier
Positive
Well drawn from gate 1
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Sound showings this campaign. Chased in a good effort this course when second-up. Unexposed at trip. Stripping fitter and Bullock on, sound claims.

ILB

Showed a good turn of foot when 3rd beaten by nearly 3L last time at this venue and has a nice advantage with a good barrier. Low-key chance.

Signs of improvement on last two runs; finished third when beaten 3l two weeks ago in a handicap; now upped in trip and unlikely to do better than a supporting role.

RSIS

Claimed a spot in the placings when 3rd last time at this track and will appreciate a good draw. Should come to hand quickly. Aaron Bullock is an advantage.

3RupertanoScratched8––––

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer60%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating80%
Closing Speed40%

Insights

Raceday Experience
Positive
Wiser for debut run

Comments

AAP

Bold debut effort when just shaded by winner at Taree 22 Sep at $6.50. Better for experience. Looks poised to shake his maiden.

ILB

Narrowly beaten last time at Taree and was a debutant last start.

RSIS

Close to claiming the win last start at Taree and having second race start.

4The BeastJ: Braith Nock·T: Ms J Clement759kg3 2 3 2 611: 0-5-3$10.00$3.70

Career

11: 0-5-3

Rating · IRD

100

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed100%
Rating100%
Closing Speed80%

Record

First-up
3: 0-2-1
Second-up
2: 0-0-1
Third-up
1: 0-1-0
Track Hawkesbury
2: 0-2-0
Track Nowra
1: 0-1-0
Track Dubbo
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1500m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1600m
4: 0-3-1
Distance 1880m
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
2: 0-1-0
Going Good
6: 0-4-1
Going Heavy
3: 0-0-2

Last starts

6Dubbo1300m2 Oct 2026 · MDN-SW · HEAVY86.29L
2Narromine1100m21 Sept 2026 · MDN-SW · GOOD30.73L
3Dubbo1000m7 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)5.6L
2Gosford1600m12 June 2025 · Maiden · SOFT70.9L
3Goulburn1600m22 May 2025 · MDN HCP · HEAVY910L
3Newcastle1500m3 May 2025 · MDN HCP · HEAVY105.6L
7Newcastle1880m25 Jan 2025 · Maiden · GOOD43.81L
3Canterbury1900m1 Jan 2025 · Maiden · GOOD41.07L

Insights

Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -61% POT in their L100 Races
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 7%
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early

Comments

AAP

Placed Mdn Plate at Narromine 21 Sep. Settled back and passed a few late in the Mdn Plate at Dubbo second-up. Worth a look.

ILB

At $3.00 ran 6th last run at Dubbo. Has the potential to improve sharply. Won't be far away during the run. Will go close today.

Was disappointing when sixth at 2-1 at Dubbo over 6½f (maiden) ten days ago; has displayed improved form on last two starts but still winless and defeats stacking up (11 on the bounce); probably unlikely to trouble the principals as running in what looks to be a hot race.

RSIS

Started 2/1 and finished 6th last start at Dubbo. Capable of bouncing back. Should be going forward early. Will attract plenty of interest.

5Usain BossJ: Heavelon Van Der Hoven·T: Annabel & Rob Archibald259kg4 2 4 3 29: 0-2-1$1.95$1.28

Career

9: 0-2-1

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo80%
Early Speed100%
Rating60%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
3: 0-1-0
Second-up
2: 0-0-0
Third-up
2: 0-0-1
Fourth-up
1: 0-1-0
Track Randwick
2: 0-0-0
Track Caulfield
1: 0-0-0
Track Gosford
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
3: 0-1-0
Distance 1200m
2: 0-0-1
Going Good
5: 0-2-1
Going Soft
4: 0-0-0

Last starts

2Tamworth1400m28 Sept 2026 · MDN-SW · GOOD42.9L
3Tuncurry1200m11 Sept 2026 · MDN-SW · GOOD31.5L
4Gosford1200m28 Aug 2026 · 4UP MDN-SW · SOFT51.5L
2Wyong1100m16 Aug 2026 · 4UP MDN HCP · GOOD42.7L
4Rosehill1030m7 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)5.7L
4Scone900m26 Sept 2025 · MDN-SW · GOOD43.2L
5Tamworth1000m29 Aug 2025 · MDN-SW · GOOD43.1L
9Randwick1100m16 July 2025 · 2YCG MDN-SW · SOFT613.6L

Insights

Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 25% better than Career Avg.
Key Jockey
Positive
Heavelon Van Der Hoven winning at 17% POT in last 100 rides
Map Suits
Positive
Suitable Map, where runners in this position outperform market by 1%
Early Splits
Negative
Out of races with slow early tempos
Nice Barrier
Positive
Well drawn from gate 2
Form Revival
Positive
Turning form around with last couple

Comments

AAP

Rarely far away. Alertly away to lead, stuck on solidly Mdn Plate this course over today's trip. Drawn to receive every chance. Fits well against this opposition.

ILB

Worked hard to finish 2nd beaten by nearly 3L last run at this track and will try to take advantage of the barrier. Watch betting.

Not beaten far when runner-up two weeks ago; consistent lately and best form so far in last two starts; if he can build on his latest effort then looks interesting.

RSIS

Was found wanting late when 2nd last start at this track and gets a favourable draw. Exhibiting good form of late and displaying improvement over the past few runs. Not at all out of this race.

6What A GentScratched3––––

Career

24: 0-5-5

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey80%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed100%
Rating80%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
3: 0-1-0
Second-up
2: 0-1-0
Third-up
2: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-1
Track Port Macquarie
1: 0-1-0
Track Illawarra Grange
1: 0-1-0
Track Muswellbrook
2: 0-1-0
Distance 1625m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1175m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1300m
3: 0-1-1
Going Soft
9: 0-2-4
Going Good
13: 0-3-1
Going Heavy
2: 0-0-0

Last starts

6Dubbo1400m27 Sept 2026 · Maiden · GOOD42.66L
2Wyong1350m4 Sept 2026 · 4yo+ · GOOD41L
3Taree1600m31 Aug 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT61.8L
7Wyong1350m16 Aug 2026 · Maiden · GOOD49.9L
2Port Macquarie1509m31 July 2026 · MDN · SOFT60.1L
3Wyong1300m23 July 2026 · 4yo+ · SOFT73.2L
5Muswellbrook1450m7 July 2026 · MDN · SOFT72.8L
7Gosford1600m18 June 2026 · Maiden · HEAVY89.4L

Insights

Track Exp
Positive
Knows this track well

Comments

AAP

Solid run 4yo+ Midway Mdn Plate at Wyong 4 Sep. Not disgraced at Dubbo over this trip. Good gate. Very fit, among the dangers.

ILB

Was $3.60 and came in 6th last run at Dubbo. Should come to hand quickly.

Ran a bit below expectations (sent off 13-5) when sixth in a handicap (Dubbo) last month; has arguably shown improved form the last twice but winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at 24; not been able to get his head in front lately so looks risky.

RSIS

At 13/5 came in 6th last run at Dubbo. Should muster plenty of early pace.

7Cool Summer NightsJ: Liam Riordan·T: Nathan Doyle557kg3 2 5 7 35: 0-2-1$6.50$2.75

Career

5: 0-2-1

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed100%
Rating80%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
2: 0-1-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-1
Third-up
1: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Newcastle
1: 0-0-1
Track Wyong
1: 0-0-0
Track Coffs Harbour
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1212m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1312m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1500m
1: 0-1-0
Going Good
2: 0-0-1
Going Soft
3: 0-2-0

Last starts

3Newcastle1000m23 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)2L
7Wyong1000m10 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)5.4L
5Wyong1600m16 Apr 2026 · MDN · GOOD41.4L
2Port Macquarie1500m24 Mar 2026 · MDN-SW · SOFT60.2L
3Newcastle1600m6 Mar 2026 · Maiden · GOOD42.1L
2Taree1312m13 Feb 2026 · F&M MDN-SW · SOFT50.5L
4Wyong1000m28 Jan 2026 · Barrier Trial5L
3Beaumont800m8 Jan 2026 · Barrier Trial5.3L

Insights

Current SR
Negative
Rider’s recent POT is returning 20% lower than Career Avg.
Rider
Negative
Negative rider change today
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Rider Poor SR
Negative
Jockey underperforming market expectations by 36% in L100 rides
Early Splits
Negative
Out of races with slow early tempos
Lightly Raced
Positive
Limited race experience but shown potential
Form Revival
Positive
Turning form around with last couple
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up

Comments

AAP

Resuming (25-weeks). Form sound last campaign. Nearly won in Maiden company at Taree first-up last campaign while building fitness through 2 trials. Bold first-up showing anticipated.

ILB

First up and nice run when finishing 2nd first up last preparation at Taree. Expecting to settle positively. Placed 3rd in a barrier trial at Beaumont Newcastle on Sept 23rd. Respect the betting.

Seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; respectable effort (beaten 1½l) in April (Wyong) in a handicap; back from an absence here; likely to go well if building on last performance.

RSIS

Resuming and rattled home nicely into 2nd resuming last preparation at Taree. Expecting to settle positively. Fitter for a trial at Beaumont Newcastle on Sept 23rd. Has strong claims.

8Crime Of PassionJ: Rory Hutchings·T: Brett & Georgie Cavanough657kg2 3 7 3 27: 0-3-2$2.80$1.45

Career

7: 0-3-2

Rating · IRD

100

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed20%
Rating100%
Closing Speed100%

Record

First-up
3: 0-2-0
Second-up
2: 0-0-2
Track Sale
2: 0-1-0
Track Scone
1: 0-1-0
Track Seymour
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1005m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
3: 0-2-1
Distance 1104m
1: 0-0-1
Going Good
4: 0-2-2
Going Heavy
2: 0-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-1-0

Last starts

2Scone1100m25 Sept 2026 · MDN · GOOD41.19L
3Pakenham Synthetic1100m20 July 2026 · 2yo+ · GOOD33.5L
7Sale1005m28 June 2026 · MDN-SW · HEAVY83.9L
3Kilmore1104m24 Jan 2025 · Maiden · GOOD42.75L
2Seymour1200m29 Dec 2024 · Maiden · GOOD41.25L
11Morphettville1400m20 July 2024 · Set Weights · HEAVY918.3L
2Sale1100m26 June 2024 · Maiden · SOFT66L

Insights

Jockey ROI
Positive
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 33% in Last 100 Rides
Jockey Booking
Positive
Rory Hutchings 37% above market expected in L100 Rides
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Increased Dist
Positive
Distance rise from last start
Ready To Fire
Positive
Shown something in last few runs

Comments

AAP

Competitive type. Came home hot on their heels to grab second Mdn at Scone for new stable. Can make her presence felt.

ILB

Produced an eye catching run when 2nd beaten by 1 1/4L last start at Scone and returns to an increased distance. Tongue tie go off for the first time. Solid chance.

Ran encouragingly when just over 1l runner-up (Scone) on debut for this trainer two weeks ago in a handicap; has arguably shown improved form the last twice and remains lightly raced.

RSIS

Came on strongly when 2nd last time at Scone and returns to a longer distance. Tongue strap go off for the first time and showing improvement in recent outings. Will run close.

9QuaintJ: Reece Jones·T: R P Northam457kg4 5 71: 0-0-0$15.00$4.20

Career

1: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed20%
Rating80%
Closing Speed80%

Record

First-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Narromine
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1300m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

7Narromine1300m21 Sept 2026 · CTRY MDN · GOOD34.64L
5Scone900m9 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)2.2L
4Scone900m30 Jan 2026 · Barrier Trial1.6L

Insights

Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 22% better than Career Avg.
Raceday Experience
Positive
Wiser for debut run
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Had no answers when the pressure went on at Narromine debut when supported 21 Sep. Experience gained. Only for the minors here.

ILB

Was $3.50 and below par when 7th last start at Narromine but was on debut last time. Will be hitting the line strongly. Very tidy performer.

Seventh but beaten only 4½l on her debut at Narromine over 6½f at 5-2 last month; the trainer continues to be among winners recently; should be involved.

RSIS

Started at 5/2 and mediocre attempt when 7th last time at Narromine but was a debutant last start. Will be hitting the line strongly. Expecting a strong showing.

10Zo FrillingJ: Billy Cray·T: Nikki Pollock357kg8 5 5 3 923: 0-2-5$91.00$17.00

Career

23: 0-2-5

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer60%
Jockey/Trainer Combo40%
Early Speed20%
Rating20%
Closing Speed80%

Record

First-up
4: 0-1-0
Second-up
3: 0-0-1
Third-up
3: 0-0-1
Fourth-up
3: 0-0-2
Track Canberra
1: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
2: 0-0-1
Track Muswellbrook
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1280m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1350m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1440m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
10: 0-0-2
Going Heavy
3: 0-1-0
Going Soft
9: 0-1-3

Last starts

9Taree1615m22 Sept 2026 · CTRY MDN-SW · SOFT67.19L
3Moree1400m6 Sept 2026 · CTRY MDN · GOOD42.1L
5Tuncurry1200m24 Aug 2026 · CTRY MDN · SOFT72.6L
5Muswellbrook1280m9 Aug 2026 · CTRY MDN · GOOD42.6L
8Scone1100m31 July 2026 · CTRY MDN-SW · GOOD45.7L
9Tamworth1200m10 Apr 2026 · Maiden · GOOD47.6L
4Newcastle1350m23 Mar 2026 · CTRY MDN · SOFT63.3L
6Dubbo1100m15 Mar 2026 · Maiden · GOOD44.9L

Insights

Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 8%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -35% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 27%
Trainer Form
Negative
Stable out of form, losing 29% Profit on Turnover
Needs To Imp
Negative
Finished towards the tail last start
Dist S/R
Negative
Poor performer at the distance
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Ridden cold and never in the picture at Taree. Usually gets back. Switching to 1400m. Keener on others.

ILB

Odds of $71.00 and disappointing display when 9th last run at Taree. A 23 start maiden. Pass.

Best form so far in last two starts but still winless and defeats stacking up (23 on the bounce); no impression when ninth of 11 over 1m at Taree (maiden) last month; this looks a decent race so others more likely.

RSIS

Odds of 70/1 and average performance when 9th last run at Taree. Hasn't broken through maiden grade after 23 starts.

Odds correct as at Mon 12 Oct, 1:50 pm AEDT. Odds can change.

Past meetings

Thu 1 Oct, 10:00 am AEST · 6 races
Mon 28 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 7 races
Mon 14 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 7 races