Newcastle Race 9 - Waffle Boys Pace
OUR ULTIMATE MAY (6) was out of the money when well fancied last week but there was good merit in the prior effort when runner-up here on debut. Prepared to give her another chance. MISS ALOHA (2) came from the back row when midfield here last time so will enjoy the more favourable draw. Lightly-raced with upside and should be fitter again third-up. LUCY STYLES (1) resumes after six-and-a-half months on the sidelines but she gets the ace draw and two encouraging recent trials suggest she has returned in good order. TRIED AND TRUSTED (7) was solid when fourth from a similar draw to this last time.

Driver: Michael Formosa
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First up. At the last run she 7th (Sr2) over 1609m at this track was 7th-15.4m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 12 m by Celebrity Princess (1:59.70) in 2yo MAIDEN F on November 18 at $11. Trialling well so keep safe from this draw.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/4 | 14/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | M G Harding | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | |
1/5 | 07/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1646m | Good | M G Harding | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
7/8 | 18/11/2024 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | M G Harding | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $11.00 |
0/8 | 08/11/2024 | 4 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | M G Harding | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 99.0L | $8.50 |
7/10 | 04/11/2024 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | M G Harding | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 48.0L | $31.00 |
10/10 | 14/10/2024 | - | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | M G Harding | 1:57.1 | 7 |
| 22.2L | $51.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
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Has struggled of late. Last start 5th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 18 m by Grumpyshannon (1:56.70) in MAIDEN on May 16 at $7. At the previous start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr9) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 10th-21.43 beaten 9 m by All Star Magician (1:54.90) in 3yo+ WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 on May 13 at $71. Strips fitter and from an inside draw gets her chance to shine.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 16/05/2025 | 3 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 18.3L | $7.00 |
8/10 | 13/05/2025 | 293 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:54.9 | 9 |
| 9.5L | $71.00 |
3/5 | 07/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | R A Hunt | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 | |
6/8 | 30/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 31.6L | $0.00 | |
6/8 | 24/07/2024 | - | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | R A Hunt | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 30.2L | $8.50 |

Driver: Leigh Sutton
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Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 22 m by Miki Lee (1:59.60) in MAIDEN on May 2 at $41. At the run before 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-2.9m 2WNC beaten 10 m by Tonys Dream (1:58.40) in MAIDEN on April 25 at $12. Can feature.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 07/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1646m | Good | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
6/10 | 02/05/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J J Bond | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 22.9L | $41.00 |
4/10 | 25/04/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 10.7L | $12.00 |
9/10 | 19/04/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Leigh Sutton | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 11.7L | $13.00 |
4/6 | 09/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 25 m by Might And Victory (1:55.70) in MAIDEN on May 9 at $26. Two runs back 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 20 m by Miki Lee (1:59.60) in MAIDEN on May 2 at $10. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9 | 09/05/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 25.0L | $26.00 |
5/10 | 02/05/2025 | 21 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 20.3L | $10.00 |
2/5 | 16/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Blake Hughes | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
8/8 | 11/04/2025 | 288 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jake Hughes | 1:55.5 | 8 |
| 177.0L | $26.00 |
2/7 | 02/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Jake Hughes | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | ||
7/7 | 27/06/2024 | 6 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | M A Formosa | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 157.8L | $26.00 |
8/8 | 21/06/2024 | - | No NR | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | M A Formosa | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 145.9L | $126.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 22 m by Grumpyshannon (1:56.70) in MAIDEN on May 16 at $9. At the start before 8th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 35 m by Might And Victory (1:55.70) in MAIDEN on May 9 at $9.50. Place best.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 16/05/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Leigh Sutton | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 22.9L | $9.00 |
8/9 | 09/05/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 33.0L | $9.50 |
7/10 | 25/04/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Bevan Pringle | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 16.6L | $19.00 |
3/10 | 19/04/2025 | 187 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Bevan Pringle | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $126.00 |
4/7 | 02/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Bevan Pringle | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 | ||
2/5 | 19/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Bevan Pringle | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
8/9 | 14/10/2024 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Bevan Pringle | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 29.8L | $151.00 |
4/8 | 04/10/2024 | 11 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Bevan Pringle | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $126.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
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Last start was well beaten into seventh behind Grumpyshannon at this track over 1609m in a MAIDEN on May 16 at $2.30. Performed better the start before with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 5th-9.87 beaten 4.5 m by Might And Victory (1:55.70) in MAIDEN on May 9 at $14. Ready to make amends.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 16/05/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 23.3L | $2.30 |
2/9 | 09/05/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $14.00 |
4/5 | 23/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 14.9L | $0.00 | |
2/4 | 16/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
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Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 18 m by Grumpyshannon (1:56.70) in MAIDEN on May 16 at $7.50. At the start before 7th (Fr1) over 1710m at Goulburn, well beaten by Waves Of Chance (2:06.40) in MAIDEN on March 31 at $6.50. This looks a suitable assignment.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 16/05/2025 | 46 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.7 | 8 |
| 18.0L | $7.50 |
3/8 | 28/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 | |
7/8 | 31/03/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 114.8L | $6.50 |
9/9 | 24/03/2025 | 14 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:52.1 | 6 |
| 42.2L | $151.00 |
3/10 | 10/03/2025 | 101 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $3.30 |
3/9 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 10.9L | $0.00 | |
6/8 | 29/11/2024 | 11 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:55.8 | 8 |
| 21.2L | $151.00 |
7/8 | 18/11/2024 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $3.20 |

Driver: Chloe Formosa
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Last start 5th (Sr2) over 1980m at Tamworth beaten 13 m by Driving Miss Molly (2:29.90) in MAIDEN on May 8 at $10. At her previous start solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 6 m by Miki Lee (1:59.60) in MAIDEN on May 2 at $3.70. Chance to bounce back.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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5/10 | 08/05/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | M G Harding | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 13.6L | $10.00 |
2/10 | 02/05/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $3.70 |
3/10 | 25/04/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $9.00 |
5/10 | 19/04/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $12.00 |
6/8 | 11/04/2025 | 167 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | M G Harding | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 31.0L | $12.00 |
2/7 | 02/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | M G Harding | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | ||
6/7 | 19/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | M G Harding | 0 |
| 56.5L | $0.00 | |
4/9 | 26/10/2024 | 12 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | M G Harding | 1:57.4 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $26.00 |