Newcastle Race 8 - Tooheys Pace
STELLAR STRIDE (2) has been racing at Menangle and producing some good efforts including a second over this distance two back. Has the benefit of a good draw and is ideally placed so can break through. OUR ULTIMATE MAY NZ (6) has been racing well, filling a top-four position at her last four starts at this circuit and distance including a second most recently when she came from the back row. Could break through. ASCOT SHOWGIRL (3) hasn't raced since scoring on debut five-and-a-half months ago at Tamworth but was readied with a trial and and draws well. SUMMER DELIGHT (4) made good progress to win in his second start at Dubbo. Draws wider but has upside.

Driver: Seaton Grima
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr2) over 1720m at Penrith beaten 45 m by Rocky Road Star (2:03.80) in 3yo 1 WIN on February 19 at $31. Two runs back 8th (Sr1) over 1720m at Penrith, at the bell was 9th-14.36 beaten 16 m by Kellys Colours (2:05.80) in 3yo NR up to 55 on February 5 at $19. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 46.0L | $31.00 |
| 8/9 | 05/02/2026 | - | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 16.9L | $19.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | M N Bigeni | 0 |
| 30.6L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 82.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rickie Alchin
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early pace at Menangle was 4th-8.35 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Rewatch (1:51.80) in 3yo+ 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 on February 17 at $13. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at Menangle was 2nd-4.49 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Maxo Mighty (1:51.20) in 3yo+ 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 on February 10 at $21. Draws well and looks nicely placed.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:51.8 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:51.2 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:52.0 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $51.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Declan Murphy | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:53.3 | 7 |
| 25.1L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 13/01/2026 | 22 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:52.6 | 4 |
| 15.6L | $3.30 |
| 1/9 | 22/12/2025 | 286 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 26.0L | $1.70 |
| 1/6 | 17/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | R A Hunt | 0 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tom Ison
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old filly facing the starter for the second time. Won at debut when a big 3.5 m win after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Tamworth (1:59.70) beating Goldnglitz in MAIDEN on September 18 at $5.50 at the bell was leading.8m on the pegs. Readied with a solid trial so looking for a good return.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 19.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 18/09/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Tom Ison | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 02/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | A J Missen | 0 |
| 10.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a head as favourite (Fr1) at Dubbo (2:06.30) beating Limbo Lottie in 2 WINs on February 20 at $2.60. Has upside so could take the next step.
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 | 20/02/2026 | 9 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | B J Medlyn | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |
| 4/10 | 11/02/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | T M Robson | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $51.00 |
| 2/3 | 25/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Good | T M Robson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | T M Robson | 0 |
| 29.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Greg Andrews
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 7th (Fr2) over 2030m at this track, beaten 40 m by Oshley (2:26.10) in 2 WINs M on February 20 at $41. Before that 10th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 22 m by Rockindownunder (1:55.90) in NR up to 55 M on December 20 at $71. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 20/02/2026 | 62 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 37.7L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Greg Andrews | 0 |
| 9.8L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 20/12/2025 | 29 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 22.9L | $71.00 |
| 8/10 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.8 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/10 | 14/11/2025 | 203 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Daniel Morgan | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/6 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Daniel Morgan | 0 |
| 10.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 25/04/2025 | 6 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 19/04/2025 | 8 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joe Taaffe | 1:52.9 | 2 |
| 35.4L | $34.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into third behind Wanted Poster at this track over 1609m in a 0-1 WIN on February 9 at $6.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing second behind Tried And Trusted at this track over 1609m in a 0-1 WIN on February 23 at $3.60. Looks close to a win and is right in the calculations.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 23/02/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $3.60 |
| 3/8 | 09/02/2026 | 12 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/10 | 28/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 19/01/2026 | 16 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 5.2L | $3.70 |
| 6/10 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 27/12/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 1646m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.60 |
| 6/8 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | C D R Carroll | 0 |
| 21.7L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 23/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 14.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track was 3rd-4.38 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Hes My Reason (1:53.90) in NR 45 to 49 on February 23 at $7.50. Before that surrendered the lead and finished 8th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track beaten 60 m by Mister Brillante (1:54.40) in NR 46 to 50 on February 9 at $6.50. Looking to others.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 23/02/2026 | 14 | NR 45 to 49 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 15.4L | $7.50 |
| 8/8 | 09/02/2026 | 21 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 57.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | B L Lindsay | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 19/01/2026 | 18 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Junee | 1760m | Fast | Shane Hallcroft | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 77.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 01/01/2026 | 6 | 1-2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Fast | Lochie Painting | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $19.00 |
| 7/10 | 26/12/2025 | 10 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Leeton | 2147m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 46.8L | $7.50 |
| 5/9 | 16/12/2025 | 11 | NR 44 to 47 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 33.6L | $5.00 |
| 2/4 | 31/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Jackson Painting | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rodney Atkins
Stats
Comments
4th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track beaten 24 m by Miss Blue Stork (1:54.20) in NR up to 37 on February 23 at $6. Before that 4th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track was 5th-9.24 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Quickshift Girl (1:56.70) in NR up to 47 on February 13 at $19. Needs to do more. This may be too tough.
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 | 23/02/2026 | 10 | NR up to 37 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 24.7L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 13/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $19.00 |
| 7/9 | 09/02/2026 | 3 | NR up to 36 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 23.0L | $7.00 |
| 9/10 | 06/02/2026 | 52 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 56.3L | $61.00 |
| 4/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Rodney Atkins | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Rodney Atkins | 0 |
| 17.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 16/12/2025 | 32 | NR up to 35 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 41.3L | $6.50 |
| 10/10 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Atkins | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 250.8L | $13.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr2) over 1980m at Tamworth, beaten 35 m by Kintire Rush (2:24.20) in NR up to 55 M on February 19 at $9. At her previous start good run when 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m after racing wide at this track, at the bell was 2nd-1.1 beaten 2.25 m by Quickshift Girl (1:56.70) in NR up to 47 on February 13 at $3.60. May feature with some luck.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 19/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 34.9L | $9.00 |
| 2/10 | 13/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $3.60 |
| 0/6 | 09/02/2026 | 4 | NR 43 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 99.0L | $3.20 |
| 4/9 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | B J Elder | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/01/2026 | 10 | NR 43 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 19/01/2026 | 4 | NR 43 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 18.9L | $4.80 |
| 5/7 | 24/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Ben Loades | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 20/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | L M Painting | 0 |
| 22L | $0.00 |