Newcastle Race 1 - Medowie Lodge Pace
SLICK AND SUAVE (2) finished fifth last start, beaten 10 metres at this track over 1609m. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Finds a suitable assignment and will be a major force. KEAYANG HARLOW (4) is on the radar after her last-start sixth over 2030m at this track a month ago. BULL SHARK (7) is a player after finishing fourth over 1609m at Tamworth last time out. SUPERIOR LUKE (5) should be improved by the debut outing so looking for improvement.

Driver: Daniel Carmody
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First up. At the last run he was well back in the run when 8th (Fr6) over 2040m at Parkes, well beaten by Rocknroll Upton (2:34.80) in No NR on February 7 2024 at $23. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Daniel Carmody | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Daniel Carmody | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 23/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Good | L A Rusten | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 07/02/2024 | 3 | No NR | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Neutral | L A Rusten | 2:02.1 | 6 |
| 103.1L | $23.00 |
| 9/10 | 04/02/2024 | 9 | No NR | $6,940.00 | Blayney | 1640m | Neutral | D I Harris | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 49.4L | $151.00 |
| 9/10 | 26/01/2024 | 13 | No NR | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | J J Chapple | 2:03.2 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $81.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/01/2024 | 11 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Young | 2100m | Fast | O S Frisby | 2:02.5 | 3 |
| 50.6L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/01/2024 | 130 | No NR | $6,940.00 | Young | 2100m | Neutral | B D Micallef | 2:03.7 | 1 |
| 78.3L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/08/2023 | 14 | No NR | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 2120m | Fast | J J Chapple | 2:07.8 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $21.00 |

Driver: Grace Panella
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Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track was 5th-7.87 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Miki Moo (1:56.50) in MAIDEN on January 28 at $11. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track was 3rd-4.82 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Barrys Rose (1:56.70) in 0-1 WIN on January 19 at $5. Top chance.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 28/01/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/01/2026 | 10 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $5.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/01/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 66.3L | $4.40 |
| 3/9 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:56.4 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 27/12/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 1646m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 16/12/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 32.0L | $14.00 |
| 1/5 | 05/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | C D R Carroll | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 04/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | C D R Carroll | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
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Finding that maiden win elusive. Last start surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr2) over 2030m after showing early pace at this track beaten 25 m by Hunter Stride (2:30.20) in MAIDEN on January 9 at $17. At the previous start 5th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track beaten 4 m by Pixiebelle (1:56.40) in MAIDEN on January 3 at $7. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a better run.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 09/01/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Shannon Lindsay | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 25.4L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 03/01/2026 | 29 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Shannon Lindsay | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Shannon Lindsay | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 25.1L | $81.00 |
| 10/10 | 21/11/2025 | 35 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Shannon Lindsay | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 43.3L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 17/10/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Shannon Lindsay | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 16.1L | $23.00 |
| 3/6 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Shannon Lindsay | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 03/10/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Shannon Lindsay | 1:56.8 | 7 |
| 33.9L | $31.00 |
| 4/6 | 16/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Shannon Lindsay | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Formosa
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Three-year-old gelding lining up for the second time. At debut 8th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 75 m by Showmethetanlines (1:52.40) in 3yo NR up to 60 on January 28 at $81. Improver.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 28/01/2026 | - | NR up to 60 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:52.4 | 2 |
| 75.2L | $81.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 49.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Kennedy
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Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run was well back in the run when 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 21 m by Vespa Stride (1:56.40) in 2yo MAIDEN CG on September 23 2024 at $23. Prefer to see.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | J J Kennedy | 0 |
| 20.3L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 21/12/2024 | 8 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 78.8L | $31.00 |
| 8/9 | 13/12/2024 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 20.9L | $23.00 |
| 6/9 | 06/12/2024 | 18 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 17.7L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/11/2024 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/11/2024 | 13 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:58.1 | 6 |
| 45.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/9 | 26/10/2024 | 12 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Tom Ison | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $9.50 |
| 3/5 | 09/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | J L Daskalovski | 0 |
| 14.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Caitlin McElhinney
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Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early pace at Tamworth beaten 40 m by Wanted Poster (1:56.50) in 0-1 WIN on February 5 at $23. At the start before surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr2) over 1980m after showing early pace at Tamworth, at the bell was 5th-8.05 beaten 11 m by Coral Cays (2:27.50) in 0-1 WIN on January 29 at $13. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a better run.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 38.2L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/01/2026 | 1 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $13.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/01/2026 | 15 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 27.3L | $61.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/01/2026 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 03/01/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $14.00 |
| 9/9 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Glenn Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 37L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 04/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 40.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Allan Forrest
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Didn't do much last time out, was well back in the run when 9th (Fr3) over 1720m after racing wide at Penrith was 10th-13.91 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Thats Wicked (2:06.10) in NR up to 47 on January 29 at $81. Before that 9th (Fr1) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 25 m by Soho Hudson (1:53.30) in 3yo+ 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 on January 20 at $81. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | A K Forrest | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 29/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | A K Forrest | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 18.5L | $81.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | A K Forrest | 1:53.3 | 1 |
| 26.8L | $81.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | A K Forrest | 1:52.6 | 1 |
| 45.3L | $151.00 |
| 7/10 | 06/01/2026 | 7 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | A K Forrest | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 30/12/2025 | 11 | NR 38 to 40 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | A K Forrest | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 10.7L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 19/12/2025 | 4 | 2-5 WINs | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Neutral | A K Forrest | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 42.5L | $126.00 |
| 5/7 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | A K Forrest | 0 |
| 17.4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 23/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | A K Forrest | 0 |
| 16.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Osborn
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Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Sr3) over 1609m at Tamworth, beaten 45 m by Wanted Poster (1:56.50) in 0-1 WIN on February 5 at $71. Before that 8th (Fr5) over 1609m after racing wide at this track, beaten 35 m by Needy An Greedy (1:57.00) in 0-1 WIN on January 19 at $26. Facing a tough assignment.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 05/02/2026 | 17 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Sarah Rushbrook | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 43.2L | $71.00 |
| 8/9 | 19/01/2026 | 4 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 34.4L | $26.00 |
| 10/10 | 15/01/2026 | 12 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Bevan Pringle | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 32.5L | $126.00 |
| 4/5 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 03/01/2026 | 18 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Shannon Lindsay | 1:55.7 | 7 |
| 104.0L | $151.00 |
| 9/10 | 16/12/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joshua Osborn | 1:59.4 | 7 |
| 36.8L | $31.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/12/2025 | 27 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Osborn | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/5 | 19/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |