AU - Tamworth - Race 6

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

ZAMPANO (8) brings the right form to the table and drops in weight in this stronger race. Three weeks between runs when he showed plenty of fight to go under narrowly over 5f at this track in C3 class. Peaking at the right time and gets his chance. COMONGIN (4) talented gelding returning from a lengthy break. Should come to hand quickly and hard to forget his Wellington Boot win over 5 ½f here a year ago. IRON HAT (5) is mixing his form and assess on the good first-up run over 5f. Tempo suits and worth though from the low barrier. SOMERTON SMART (6) returns from a lay-off. Recent trial winner at Tamworth. Opened last campaign with a win at Grafton over 5 ?f. Very good fresh performer who is worth consideration.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 5th of 13 in a Cl3 at Moree on September 6 over 4 ¾f, 5.5 len behind Sort Cha Mess with 130lbs at $8. Second-up raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 in a Cl3 at this track on September 28 over 5f, nose behind Brighella carrying 133lbs at $2.50. Big chance to score a long overdue win. 1st Pick 8 Zampano Jockey: Braith Nock Trainer: Melissa Dennett J: Braith Nock T: Melissa Dennett	172	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 5th of 13 in a Cl3 at Moree on September 6 over 4 ¾f, 5.5 len behind Sort Cha Mess with 130lbs at $8. Second-up raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 in a Cl3 at this track on September 28 over 5f, nose behind Brighella carrying 133lbs at $2.50. Big chance to score a long overdue win.
4	Is first-up after a break of 11 months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second of 8 at Wellington Cl3 November 16 over 7f, a neck behind Brutal Love carrying 130lbs at $3.40. First up last campaign second of 10 at Narromine Cl1 September 22 2025 over 5 ½f, in the wet, 2.5 len behind Trumpty Dumpty carrying 130lbs at $2.50. Looks tough to beat first up. 2nd Pick 4 Comongin Jockey: Clayton Gallagher Trainer: Brett Robb J: Clayton Gallagher T: Brett Robb	122	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis Is first-up after a break of 11 months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second of 8 at Wellington Cl3 November 16 over 7f, a neck behind Brutal Love carrying 130lbs at $3.40. First up last campaign second of 10 at Narromine Cl1 September 22 2025 over 5 ½f, in the wet, 2.5 len behind Trumpty Dumpty carrying 130lbs at $2.50. Looks tough to beat first up.
9	Form hard to fault. At the latest run came from midfield and won by a nose in a Cl3 at this track on September 28 over 5f defeating Zampano with 128lbs at $7. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 0.5 len in a Bm82 at this track on September 14 over 5f defeating Cresta Run with 121lbs at $31. In career best form and can keep the winning momentum going. 3rd Pick 9 Brighella Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: David Hatch J: Non Runner T: David Hatch	112	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Form hard to fault. At the latest run came from midfield and won by a nose in a Cl3 at this track on September 28 over 5f defeating Zampano with 128lbs at $7. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 0.5 len in a Bm82 at this track on September 14 over 5f defeating Cresta Run with 121lbs at $31. In career best form and can keep the winning momentum going.

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