Newcastle Race 1 - Medowie Lodge Pace
STELLAR STRIDE (3) enjoyed the class drop from the city when she took advantage of a good draw to lead and score by 4m in her first visit to this circuit last time out. Only draws one spot wider so can push forward and strike again. SWEET TARA (9) has been competitive of late and added to a string of top-four finishes last time when second at this venue. Draws for a soft run on the inside of the second line and if she gets the gaps can be dangerous. ALWAYS PROMISE ME (4) is right in contention after coming from the back row to finish in the placings in his last two outings. PELIGROSO (1) has been racing well from back row barriers including a Penrith win last month. Should get his chance from the ace draw.

Driver: Declan Murphy
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr2) over 2030m at this track was 7th-12.95 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Mcwizard (2:25.80) in NR up to 58 on March 6 at $18. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 1720m at Penrith was 5th-10.78 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Mister Quirk (2:04.50) in NR up to 50 on March 2 at $7. Has the ability to figure prominently from the inside draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 06/03/2026 | 4 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $18.00 |
| 3/7 | 02/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | J B Meikle | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | T J Miles | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $19.00 |
| 4/9 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | J B Meikle | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | J B Meikle | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $13.00 |
| 7/10 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | J B Meikle | 1:59.9 | 6 |
| 12.7L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jim Douglass | 0 |
| 21.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 12/04/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Byford | 2150m | Good | R P Bell | 0 |
| 3.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cooper Griffiths
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr1) over 1980m after showing early pace at Tamworth was leading by 1.64 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Rocktagonal (2:25.10) in NR up to 65 on March 5 at $5. Before that, 10th (Sr2) over 1660m at Albion Park, beaten 30 m by Xpress Party (1:55.60) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better on January 31 at $151. Among leading chances from a good draw.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 05/03/2026 | 33 | NR up to 65 | $11,830.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 14.6L | $5.00 |
| 2/4 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:52.1 | 2 |
| 27.8L | $151.00 |
| 7/11 | 24/01/2026 | 10 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 20.8L | $61.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/01/2026 | 15 | Up to 3 LTW | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $1.40 |
| 3/10 | 30/12/2025 | 7 | NR 49 to 53 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/12/2025 | 7 | NR 44 to 49 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 11.9L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Shane Graham | 0 |
| 14.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rickie Alchin
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently. Last start a big 4 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at this track (1:55.80) beating Ideal Agenda in NR up to 48 on February 27 at $1.45. Draws well so can go back-to-back.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 27/02/2026 | 10 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $1.45 |
| 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 |
| 1/6 | 17/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | R A Hunt | 0 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chloe Formosa
Stats
Comments
Solid run when a close third behind Dougs Rules at Tamworth over 1980m in a NR up to 53 on February 26 at $7. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Grey Cadillac at Penrith over 2125m in a NR up to 47 on March 5 at $6. Likely to be prominent again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Mitchell Cox | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 26/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $11.00 |
| 8/9 | 12/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:59.1 | 6 |
| 10.9L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 06/02/2026 | 22 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:57.9 | 8 |
| 9.6L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 15/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:56.1 | 8 |
| 15.9L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 04/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Mitchell Cox | 0 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr3) over 2030m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-6.97 beaten 18 m by Villarock (2:25.70) in NR up to 48 on March 6 at $7. Can play a role again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 18.4L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 17.4L | $15.00 |
| 2/9 | 23/02/2026 | 10 | NR 41 to 44 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.6 | 7 |
| 5.2L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 13/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $3.70 |
| 3/7 | 09/02/2026 | 21 | NR 40 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | P J Hedges | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Daniel Carmody | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | P J Hedges | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 19/01/2026 | 4 | NR 38 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.5 | 8 |
| 27.4L | $8.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 5th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle, at the bell was 5th-8.32 beaten 14 m by Oakie Smokeshow (1:52.20) in 3yo+ 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 on March 3 at $31. At her previous start 6th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle was leading by 2.84 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Theres Wally (1:53.10) in 3yo+ 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 on February 3 at $2.60. Drops from city level so worth another chan
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 03/03/2026 | 28 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:52.2 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/02/2026 | 34 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.1 | 2 |
| 12.1L | $2.60 |
| 5/8 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 12.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 31/12/2025 | 462 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | E G Turnbull | 0 |
| 13.6L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 25/09/2024 | 18 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Amanda Turnbull | 1:54.4 | 7 |
| 12.6L | $14.00 |
| 5/9 | 07/09/2024 | 12 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Amanda Turnbull | 1:53.3 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/08/2024 | 12 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Amanda Turnbull | 1:53.1 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $2.70 |

Driver: Molly Ison
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth after a quick start, behind Bulletproof Kid at this track over 2030m in a NR up to 55 on February 27 at $16. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Hes My Reason at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 53 on March 6 at $31. Consider.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:54.2 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $31.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:57.7 | 8 |
| 19.7L | $16.00 |
| 6/10 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:52.3 | 8 |
| 11.1L | $41.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:53.9 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/01/2026 | 13 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Mollly Ison | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $16.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 22.6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 09/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Blake Hughes | 0 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Seaton Grima
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Sr2) over 1609m at Tamworth was 3rd-6.17 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Amillion Promises (1:57.40) in NR up to 55 on March 5 at $12. Before that was well back in the run when 9th (Fr6) over 1980m at Tamworth, beaten 20 m by Mccrikey (2:24.70) in NR up to 55 on February 19 at $13. Improvement needed.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 05/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $12.00 |
| 9/10 | 19/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 20.7L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $10.00 |
| 7/10 | 06/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:55.3 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 29/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 19/01/2026 | 4 | NR 47 to 49 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.9 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $3.20 |
| 3/5 | 15/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | C Ronan | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 08/01/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Narissa Elkins | 0 |
| 32.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dan Morgan
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth after being driven well back, behind Bulletproof Kid at this track over 2030m in a NR up to 55 on February 27 at $9.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing second behind Clara Rocks at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 55 M on March 6 at $4.60. Can continue the string form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:53.0 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $4.60 |
| 4/10 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 14.6L | $9.50 |
| 2/10 | 13/02/2026 | 16 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/10 | 28/01/2026 | 25 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 20.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $12.00 |
| 4/9 | 27/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 1646m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 11/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Daniel Morgan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 09/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Daniel Morgan | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 6th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 5th-8.87 beaten 6 m by Hes My Reason (1:54.20) in NR up to 53 on March 6 at $19. Before that 5th (Fr7) over 2030m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track, beaten 17 m by Bulletproof Kid (2:28.50) in NR up to 55 on February 27 at $14. Not on current form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $19.00 |
| 5/10 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:57.7 | 7 |
| 17.1L | $14.00 |
| 4/10 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:51.7 | 8 |
| 18.5L | $41.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:56.2 | 8 |
| 10.7L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 06/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 14.1L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 23/01/2026 | 38 | NR 45 to 55 | $14,280.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Dead | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 17.0L | $19.00 |
| 1/5 | 18/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 19/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |