Newcastle Race 9 - The Tab App Pace
I BREAK THE LINE (9) led as favourite in a higher-graded race at Menangle last start and fought well to finish just a head from the winner. Placed from this row in the Tamworth Cup prior. This is the lowest graded race he has tackled for some time and he goes well at this circuit and distance with three wins and three placings from seven attempts. LIGHT ME UP NZ (3) enjoyed the drop from city company when he scored by over a metre last week. That victory meant he has won the last two times he has raced here and he draws to go close again. ITZMINEONTHELINE (2) is another drawn well and has some decent form including a placing two back at Menangle. VINCENTIUS MAXIMUS (1) has had some tough barriers of late so should not have any excuses from the ace draw.

Driver: Michael Formosa
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr4) over 1980m at Tamworth beaten 15 m by Betterthanfederer (2:23.30) in NR 60 to 75 on January 23 at $12. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Sr5) over 1980m at Tamworth was 7th-13.77 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Buddy Perfect (2:23.70) in NR 60 to 75 on January 16 at $8.50. Can be competitive from this draw.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $12,240.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Dead | Michael Formosa | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/10 | 16/01/2026 | 13 | NR 60 to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $8.50 |
| 2/10 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | NR 72 to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/12/2025 | 15 | No NR | $12,240.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $23.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $15,300.00 | Dubbo | 2525m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:57.8 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $18.00 |
| 1/12 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $3.70 |
| 2/5 | 06/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Chloe Formosa | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 23/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Chloe Formosa | 0 |
| 23.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 9 m by Still Rollin (1:50.80) in NR up to 90 on January 31 at $19. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at Menangle beaten 1.2 m by Roclea Image (1:51.70) in NR up to 80 on January 24 at $4. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/2 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 2525m | Good | J Conolly | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:50.8 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $19.00 |
| 3/10 | 24/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:51.7 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $4.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J Conolly | 1:53.8 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $9.50 |
| 3/6 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:49.4 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $18.00 |
| 9/10 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | NR 72 to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:54.7 | 7 |
| 32.6L | $3.30 |
| 1/10 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $12,240.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 6/6 | 13/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J Conolly | 0 |
| 25.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start won just off the speed and boxed on; won by 1.1 m when quickly away, (Fr2) at this track (2:24.70) beating Hay There Joe in NR up to 70 on February 6 at $5 at the bell was 3rd-3.93. Draws well and may prove tough to beat again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 06/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 70 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $5.00 |
| 10/10 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:52.4 | 7 |
| 21.4L | $21.00 |
| 9/9 | 17/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Robert Morris | 1:56.8 | 8 |
| 28.2L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 03/01/2026 | 21 | NR 59 to 70 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.0 | 8 |
| 4.7L | $4.60 |
| 10/10 | 13/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Robert Morris | 1:51.7 | 1 |
| 56.9L | $2.90 |
| 4/9 | 06/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.7 | 8 |
| 6.1L | $2.20 |
| 5/6 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 3.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jorja Daskalovski
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 10th (Fr6) over 2030m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 65 m by Dance With Carmer (2:25.40) in NR 71 to 90 on February 6 at $81. Before that 9th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 6th-11.32 beaten 18 m by Saint Crusader (1:52.30) in No NR on January 28 at $81. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | NR 71 to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:55.3 | 6 |
| 65.3L | $81.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/01/2026 | 25 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:52.3 | 6 |
| 18.8L | $81.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/01/2026 | 15 | NR 72 to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $151.00 |
| 10/10 | 19/12/2025 | 126 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 2044m | Neutral | Aaron Garaty | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 57.7L | $51.00 |
| 2/5 | 28/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Aaron Garaty | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 15/08/2025 | 13 | NR 57 to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 67.4L | $4.60 |
| 4/4 | 06/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 9.7L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 02/08/2025 | 12 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Kerryann Morris | 1:51.3 | 9 |
| 49.3L | $26.00 |

Driver: Cooper Griffiths
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 1609m NR up to 80 on January 15. Last time out was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr9) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 4th-9.75 beaten 12 m by Perfect Stranger (1:50.50) in 4-020yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on February 7 at $41. Chance to bounce back.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:50.5 | 9 |
| 12.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/01/2026 | 9 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:52.4 | 9 |
| 10.2L | $34.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:53.8 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 8/10 | 09/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:53.1 | 7 |
| 10.9L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | NR 72 to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $7.50 |
| 1/7 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 05/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 2030m at this track, at the bell was 5th-9.22 beaten 6 m by Dance With Carmer (2:25.40) in NR 71 to 90 on February 6 at $61. At his previous start 5th (Sr3) over 1720m at Penrith was 5th-18.43 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Ideal Marquess (2:02.30) in NR up to 80 on January 29 at $26. Among the players.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 06/02/2026 | 8 | NR 71 to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $61.00 |
| 5/10 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 15.6L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $17.00 |
| 10/10 | 09/01/2026 | 21 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mark Callaghan | 1:53.1 | 8 |
| 15.2L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 19/12/2025 | 13 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 2044m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 10/10 | 06/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 90 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:50.7 | 4 |
| 19.6L | $51.00 |
| 2/4 | 15/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 14/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr9) over 2300m at Menangle, at the bell was 10th-19.03 beaten 16 m by Van Basten (2:41.90) in NR up to 95 on December 20 at $19. At the run before 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at Menangle was 7th-10.6m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 6 m by Nyack (1:48.70) in NR up to 105 on December 6 at $81. Can do better.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Mat Rue | 1:53.3 | 9 |
| 16.9L | $19.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 105 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 1:48.7 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $81.00 |
| 5/10 | 29/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:51.3 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 22/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:51.1 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 6/10 | 08/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:51.7 | 7 |
| 9.7L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 01/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:52.3 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/4 | 17/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 15.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tom Ison
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Fr5) over 2030m at this track was 7th-12.99 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Dance With Carmer (2:25.40) in NR 71 to 90 on February 6 at $101. Before that 7th (Fr7) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track was 4th-6.88 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Saint Crusader (1:52.30) in No NR on January 28 at $19. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | NR 71 to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Mark Callaghan | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $101.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/01/2026 | 19 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.3 | 7 |
| 17.7L | $19.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.1 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $6.50 |
| 6/10 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | NR 72 to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $15.00 |
| 7/10 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $12,240.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Fast | Mark Callaghan | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 14.6L | $31.00 |
| 6/10 | 20/12/2025 | 147 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:50.6 | 7 |
| 9.9L | $34.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 03/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Helluva at Tamworth over 2360m in a No NR on January 23 at $3.80. Then a handy effort when a close second after a quick start, behind Captain Bellasario at Menangle over 1609m in a NR up to 95 on February 7 at $2. Well placed to break through.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 07/02/2026 | 15 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.0 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/01/2026 | 6 | No NR | $15,300.00 | Tamworth | 2360m | Dead | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 13.0L | $3.80 |
| 8/10 | 17/01/2026 | 22 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | W | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 33.7L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 | |
| 7/12 | 26/12/2025 | 6 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Bathurst | 2790m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 34.5L | $23.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/12/2025 | 15 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:48.8 | 1 |
| 16.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/12/2025 | 6 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Newcastle | 2550m | Fast | Nathan Xuereb | 1:54.2 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $41.00 |
| 2/4 | 15/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Nathan Xuereb | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 |