Coonabarabran (NSW) horses tips & previews

Sunday 25 October 2026

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

Meeting — Sunday 25 October 2026

Race 7 — Imperial Hotel Coonabarabran Showcase Cup 1600m · jumps 4:56 pm AEDT

Race notes

C'BRAN CUP,CBRAN CUP,Open
GOOD4
Overcast
12 runners

Shortest win price

Hammoon Sensation (4)

2.05

Most career wins

Macleay

9-9-9 from 74 starts

Speed map

Back left · leaders right

Backmarker

8Kaihoko

Offmidfield

6Shadow Dane

Midfield

4Hammoon Sensation
9Alabama Blitz
3Night Fighter
7Macleay
10Talkachino

Offpace

11Egyptologist
2Taipan Legend
1Micro Mikki

Onpace

5Hibiki Harmony

Leader

12Zou Big Boy

Taipan Legend · Negative
Gave ground LS
Faded towards the finish last time out
Night Fighter · Negative
Gave ground LS
Faded towards the finish last time out
Hammoon Sensation · Positive
Nice Barrier
Well drawn from gate 2
Shadow Dane · Positive
Track Exp
Knows this track well

No.RunnerBarWgtLast 5WinPlace

1Micro MikkiJ: Clayton Gallagher·T: Brett Robb960.5kg–6.002.25

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey50%
Trainer50%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating100%
Closing Speed50%

Comments

AAP

Just beaten in the Showcase Open Hcp at Coonamble over this journey. Take stopping despite hefty weight.

ILB

Made considerable ground when 2nd last run at Coonamble but has more weight to carry. Jockey Clayton Gallagher and trainer Brett Robb are a formidable team. Good enough chance at a very tempting price.

Beaten narrowly at Coonamble two weeks ago when having two of these behind upped to this trip; has been fairly consistent of late; admirable career strike-rate (four from 19 to date); one to note.

RSIS

Made considerable ground when 2nd beaten by 1/2L last run at Coonamble but rising in weight. Clayton Gallagher and Brett Robb make an imposing pair. Must be considered here.

2Taipan LegendJ: Nick Heywood·T: Cameron Crockett458.5kg4 15 2 4 733: 6-6-28.002.65

Career

33: 6-6-2

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating60%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
5: 0-2-0
Second-up
4: 0-1-0
Third-up
3: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
3: 1-0-1
Track Mudgee
2: 1-0-1
Track Tamworth
8: 3-2-1
Track Hawkesbury
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1000m
2: 0-1-0
Distance 1200m
4: 0-1-1
Distance 1300m
3: 0-0-0
Going Good
19: 5-5-2
Going Soft
14: 1-1-0

Last starts

7Newcastle1350m17 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT55.55L
4Tamworth1200m28 Sept 2026 · BM82 HCP · GOOD40.33L
2Scone900m9 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)1.5L
15Scone1400m15 May 2026 · Benchmark 84 · GOOD418.4L
4Wellington1700m12 Apr 2026 · HCP · SOFT58.2L
14Muswellbrook1500m27 Mar 2026 · MWBK CUP · SOFT511.2L
3Scone1000m11 Mar 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)3L
1Tamworth1600m13 Feb 2026 · BM74 · SOFT5-3.5

Insights

Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out

Comments

AAP

Sent out $9 when unable to threaten at Newcastle second-up. Stripping fitter, outside place prospect at best.

ILB

Backing up quickly. Was $9.00 and tailed off to finish 7th last time at Newcastle but ideal distance as proven previously. Nick Heywood and Cameron Crockett are usually competitive together. Watch the betting.

Beaten 6l in seventh over 6½f at Newcastle (handicap) last week; not always shown an awful lot since winning a handicap at Tamworth in February; this line-up contains some strong opposition so hard enough to fancy.

RSIS

Backing up quickly for this race. Started 8/1 and couldn't stay in touch when 7th last run at Newcastle but suited at this trip historically. Could feature here.

3Night FighterJ: Izzy Neale·T: Ms S Grills657.5kg3 5 11 1 831: 6-3-334.005.50

Career

31: 6-3-3

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

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

Record

First-up
5: 0-1-0
Second-up
4: 0-0-0
Third-up
4: 0-0-1
Fourth-up
4: 2-0-0
Track Quirindi
1: 0-0-0
Track Scone
6: 1-1-1
Track Grafton
3: 0-0-1
Distance 900m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1175m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
21: 4-2-2
Going Heavy
2: 1-0-1
Going Soft
8: 1-1-0

Last starts

8Coonamble1200m11 Oct 2026 · BM85 SPRINT · GOOD36.56L
1Tamworth1200m28 Sept 2026 · BM82 HCP · GOOD4-0.25
11Newcastle1250m19 Sept 2026 · BM64 · GOOD45.21L
5Tamworth1200m25 Aug 2026 · Benchmark 82 · SOFT54.2L
3Tamworth1000m5 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)0.8L
13Grafton1175m16 July 2026 · CTRYASSOC - CL6 · GOOD35.58L
2Tamworth1200m22 Jan 2026 · BM82 · GOOD30.9L
4Inverell1400m1 Jan 2026 · INVL CUP BM88 · GOOD41.8L

Insights

Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Increased Dist
Positive
Distance rise from last start
Track Exp
Positive
Knows this track well

Comments

AAP

Well back and never a factor at Coonamble. Others more persuasive.

ILB

At $13.00 looked outclassed when 8th last time at Coonamble but going back up in trip. Has good finishing speed. Has some claims.

Has won here previously; found life tough when 7l back in eighth over 6f at Coonamble (handicap) two weeks ago; facing a testing assignment and there are better alternatives here.

RSIS

Odds of 12/1 and lost ground in the run home when 8th last run at Coonamble but returns to a rise in trip. Finishes off strongly. Respect the betting.

4Hammoon SensationJ: Reece Jones·T: R P Northam257kg–2.051.26

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

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

Insights

Nice Barrier
Positive
Well drawn from gate 2

Comments

AAP

Wore them down late at Rosehill off spell. Shapes as a major player again.

ILB

Ran on strongly to win last run at Rosehill and will try to take advantage of the draw. Can win this.

Scored by a slim margin in a handicap at Rosehill two weeks ago; record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs career record of 4-12); the Rodney Northam operation is running hot currently; has strong claims.

RSIS

Ran on strongly to win last run at Rosehill and will try to take advantage of the stall. Definite winning chance.

5Hibiki HarmonyJ: Braith Nock·T: Brett & Georgie Cavanough857kg–16.003.80

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

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

Comments

AAP

Winless since 2 Nov. Never went on with the job at Tamworth over longer assignment. Has early speed but a remote place hope at best.

ILB

Started $6.50 and faded away to finish 5th last time at Tamworth and back to a shorter trip. Braith Nock is a plus. Should come to hand quickly. Could be in the mix.

Beaten fifth of six over 1m2½f at Tamworth (handicap) two weeks ago when just behind Macleay; not hard to turn elsewhere with several rivals in good nick.

RSIS

Was 11/2 and couldn't maintain the pace when 5th last start at Tamworth and down in trip. Braith Nock is a plus. Has early pace and positions nicely. Can't leave out of your calculations.

6Shadow DaneJ: Serg Lisnyy·T: M R Mulholland357kg1 9 7 8 645: 7-5-434.005.50

Career

45: 7-5-4

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offmidfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating40%
Closing Speed100%

Record

First-up
6: 2-0-1
Second-up
5: 0-0-1
Third-up
5: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
5: 0-1-0
Track Scone
1: 0-0-0
Track Bathurst
5: 0-0-0
Track Albury
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1420m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1600m
13: 2-1-0
Distance 1700m
1: 1-0-0
Going Good
30: 4-4-3
Going Heavy
5: 2-0-1
Going Soft
10: 1-1-0

Last starts

6Coonamble1600m11 Oct 2026 · BM77 · GOOD33.94L
8Cootamundra1600m4 Oct 2026 · HCP · GOOD43.63L
7Bathurst1800m13 Sept 2026 · BATH CUP MBM78 · SOFT59.7L
9Moree1400m6 Sept 2026 · HCP · GOOD44.3L
1Narromine1600m23 Aug 2026 · BM84 · HEAVY8-2.6
3Dubbo1420m10 Aug 2026 · BM85 HCP · HEAVY90.7L
6Bathurst1800m28 July 2026 · BM66 · GOOD31.8L
4Dubbo1600m28 June 2026 · BM82 · HEAVY81.6L

Insights

Track Exp
Positive
Knows this track well
Up In Weight
Negative
Goes up 4.5kg weight here

Comments

AAP

Got back and wasn't totally disgraced at Coonamble over today's trip. Won only other time this t/d but lift needed.

ILB

Started $31.00 and ran 6th last start at Coonamble and going up in weight. Likely to settle back in the field. Can't have today.

A C&D winner; hasn't really fired since his success in a handicap at Narromine in August; out of the frame (beaten 4l in sixth) at Coonamble 14 days ago; this looks a fair heat so easy enough to take on.

RSIS

Was 30/1 and ran 6th last run at Coonamble and goes up in weight. Does take a while to get into stride.

7MacleayJ: Gabrielle Johnston·T: Ms J Clement1156.5kg1 8 5 1 474: 9-9-921.004.00

Career

74: 9-9-9

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey80%
Trainer60%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating80%
Closing Speed60%

Record

First-up
5: 1-1-1
Second-up
3: 1-0-0
Third-up
3: 0-1-2
Fourth-up
1: 0-1-0
Track Kembla Grange
1: 1-0-0
Track Quirindi
4: 0-0-1
Track Scone
4: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
8: 1-1-1
Distance 1350m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1550m
1: 0-0-1
Going Heavy
8: 0-0-1
Going Soft
23: 2-2-4
Going Unknown
2: 2-0-0

Last starts

4Tamworth2100m12 Oct 2026 · BM82 · SOFT54.53L
1Tamworth1600m1 Oct 2026 · BM77 · GOOD4-3.72
5Moree1400m6 Sept 2026 · HCP · GOOD43.1L
8Narromine1600m23 Aug 2026 · BM84 · HEAVY818.7L
1Louth2000m8 Aug 2026 · LOUTH CUP-7
4Quirindi1200m4 Aug 2026 · BM66 · GOOD31.1L
6Tamworth2100m17 July 2026 · BM66 · GOOD42L
8Scone1400m10 July 2026 · BM66 · SOFT79.2L

Insights

Dist Drop
Negative
Distance decrease from last start
Track Stats
Positive
Excels at this track

Comments

AAP

Experienced campaigner. Unable to make an impression at Tamworth over longer test. Drops to shorter trip. At best, a place hope.

ILB

Jumped at $4.80 and tailed off when 4th last run at Tamworth and back in trip. Looks hopeful.

Far from disgraced (beaten 3l) dropped down to this distance at Scone on Friday; brings winning C&D form to the table; passed over in what appears to be a competitive contest.

RSIS

At 4/1 average effort when 4th last start at Tamworth and back to a shorter trip.

8KaihokoJ: Luke Rolls·T: Colt Prosser756kg5 1 5 5 328: 4-3-39.002.80

Career

28: 4-3-3

Rating · IRD

100

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

Jockey80%
Trainer40%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating60%
Closing Speed100%

Record

First-up
5: 1-1-1
Second-up
4: 2-1-0
Third-up
4: 0-0-1
Fourth-up
3: 0-1-0
Track Grafton
3: 1-0-0
Track Warwick Farm
1: 0-0-0
Track Port Macquarie
4: 0-2-1
Distance 1600m
4: 1-0-0
Distance 1800m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
1: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
6: 0-0-1
Going Soft
9: 2-1-0
Going Good
13: 2-2-2

Last starts

3Port Macquarie1500m9 Oct 2026 · HASTINGS BM87 · GOOD40.5L
5Tamworth1200m28 Sept 2026 · BM82 HCP · GOOD41.25L
5Tuncurry1200m11 Sept 2026 · BM74 · GOOD32.6L
1Tuncurry1000m24 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(7)-0.2
5Inverell1520m22 May 2026 · BM82 (81) · GOOD43.2L
11Eagle Farm1200m2 May 2026 · BM70 · HEAVY86L
11Randwick1400m4 Apr 2026 · CTRY CHAMP · SOFT76.03L
8Armidale1400m13 Mar 2026 · ARMIDALE CUP 94 · SOFT55.9L

Insights

Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Improved L/S
Positive
Improved again last start

Comments

AAP

Long winless run. Picked up strongly from back half at Port Macquarie. Usually gets back. Could give some cheek at odds.

ILB

Ran home into 3rd beaten by 1/2L last run at Port Macquarie and stepping down to a lower level. Should be swooping on the field late. Chance and can measure up.

Close up third at Port Macquarie 16 days ago upped to 7½f; been struggling to get his head in front recently so may be vulnerable.

RSIS

Finished well when 3rd beaten by 1/2L last time at Port Macquarie and lining up against easier rivals. Shows good closing pace. Good potential.

9Alabama BlitzJ: Grant Buckley·T: Cameron Crockett1055kg6 8 7 5 217: 3-2-16.002.25

Career

17: 3-2-1

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating60%
Closing Speed100%

Record

First-up
5: 1-1-0
Second-up
4: 1-0-0
Third-up
4: 1-0-1
Fourth-up
3: 0-1-0
Track Newcastle
7: 2-1-0
Track Seymour
1: 0-0-0
Track Kilmore
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1300m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1514m
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1600m
5: 1-0-1
Going Good
9: 2-1-1
Going Heavy
2: 1-1-0
Going Soft
6: 0-0-0

Last starts

2Scone1400m25 Sept 2026 · BM74 · GOOD42.55L
5Scone900m9 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)8L
7Newcastle1600m1 Aug 2026 · Benchmark 68 · SOFT57.5L
8Warwick Farm1600m15 July 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD45.4L
6Wyong1350m4 July 2026 · BM64 · SOFT71.8L
10Hawkesbury1800m7 Mar 2026 · 3UP BM64 HCP · SOFT55.8L
1Newcastle1890m14 Feb 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD4-0.3
7Newcastle1600m24 Jan 2026 · Benchmark 68 · GOOD44.2L

Insights

Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Improved L/S
Positive
Improved again last start

Comments

AAP

Fresh. Beaten a few lengths but found enough to fill the minors at Scone for new trainer. New to Coonabarabran but not without a hope.

ILB

Caught the eye when 2nd last run at Scone. Will be a difficult test.

Ran well to finish runner-up (beaten 2½l) over 7f at Scone (handicap) on first run for this trainer last month; one to consider.

RSIS

Came on strongly when 2nd beaten by just over 2 1/2L last run at Scone.

10TalkachinoJ: Jacob Stiff·T: M R Mulholland1255kg–26.004.80

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

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

Comments

AAP

No match but kept working home to finish among the placings at Cootamundra over this trip. Claiming apprentice engaged again. Key player with even luck.

ILB

Produced an eye catching run when 3rd last run at Cootamundra. Respect the betting.

Solid effort when beaten just under 3l to finish third in front of Shadow Dane (Cootamundra) 21 days ago.

RSIS

Claimed a spot in the placings when 3rd last start at Cootamundra. Not at all out of this race.

11EgyptologistJ: Jake Pracey-Holmes·T: Brett Thompson555kg11 2 4 6 418: 4-3-220.004.20

Career

18: 4-3-2

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer20%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating20%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
4: 0-1-1
Second-up
3: 1-1-0
Third-up
3: 2-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Goulburn
1: 0-0-1
Track Hawkesbury
1: 1-0-0
Track Dubbo
2: 1-1-0
Distance 1900m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2000m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-1-0
Going Good
11: 2-1-1
Going Soft
7: 2-2-1

Last starts

4Coonamble1600m11 Oct 2026 · BM77 · GOOD31.85L
6Narromine1300m21 Sept 2026 · Benchmark 66 · GOOD33.14L
4Scone1100m9 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)6.6L
2Tamworth2100m17 July 2026 · BM66 · GOOD40.6L
11Warren1600m14 June 2026 · BM66 · SOFT612.7L
1Hawkesbury1800m4 June 2026 · 5UP BM64 HCP · SOFT6-1
7Mudgee2000m10 May 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD45.3L
1Wellington1700m12 Apr 2026 · BM58 · SOFT5-0.5

Insights

Better for last start
Positive
Improved with last few runs
Winkers Off
Positive
Winkers coming off this start

Comments

AAP

Not disgraced at Coonamble over this distance. Fit from racing, has some claims.

ILB

At $51.00 lost momentum late when 4th last time at Coonamble. Very minor chance.

Split Micro Mikki (second) and Shadow Dane (sixth) at Coonamble 14 days ago posting a respectable effort to finish fourth upped to this trip; has managed four wins from 18 career runs; definite chance.

RSIS

Started at 50/1 and outmatched when 4th last time at Coonamble.

12Zou Big BoyJ: Sairyn Fawke·T: Ms L Selby155kg3 4 9 1 428: 4-5-334.006.00

Career

28: 4-5-3

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

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

Record

First-up
3: 0-0-0
Second-up
2: 0-1-0
Third-up
2: 1-1-0
Fourth-up
2: 1-0-0
Track Toowoomba
1: 1-0-0
Track Scone
1: 0-0-0
Track Grafton
3: 0-1-1
Distance 1666m
2: 0-2-0
Distance 1420m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1505m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
12: 0-3-1
Going Heavy
6: 3-0-0
Going Soft
10: 1-2-2

Last starts

4Tamworth1600m28 Sept 2026 · BM58 · GOOD40.94L
1Taree1615m22 Sept 2026 · BM66 · SOFT6-0.06
9Coffs Harbour1618m13 Sept 2026 · BM58 · GOOD47.8L
4Grafton1410m29 Aug 2026 · BM50 · SOFT53.9L
3Tamworth2100m3 July 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT71.9L
5Coffs Harbour1505m28 June 2026 · HCP · HEAVY102.5L
2Inverell1600m19 June 2026 · Benchmark 58 · GOOD40.1L
4Scone1700m9 June 2026 · BM58 · SOFT63.8L

Insights

Nice Barrier
Positive
Well drawn from gate 1
Gap In Runs
Negative
Not raced for 27 days
Weight Drop
Positive
Drops 5.5kg from LS run

Comments

AAP

Won a 1615m Benchmark 66 at Taree two back. Big weight took its toll at Tamworth over this distance. Up in class but drawn to effect and can make his presence felt.

ILB

Jumped at $4.40 and finished 4th last time at Tamworth but drawn the rails. Should muster plenty of early speed. Up against a more competitive field. This one has a big task.

Fourth last month, only beaten less than a length, at Tamworth; easy to oppose with this looking like a hot contest; held an entry at Armidale Saturday.

RSIS

Started 10/3 and finished 4th last time at Tamworth but drawn nicely. Should jump out and bowl along. Up against stronger opponents. Gets some weight relief.

Odds correct as at 2:00 am AEDT. Odds can change.