Newcastle Race 7 - Garrards Horse And Hound Pace
SKY CITY NZ (10) draws on the back row but has been racing well at this venue, winning easily two back before placing over this distance last week. If things go his way he is up to winning this. BARRYS ROSE (5) was midfield from the back row last start but was very consistent with a series of top-four finishes prior, highlighted by a win at this circuit and distance when off a similar draw to this. Has had six weeks off but was kept up to the mark with a trial win. SMOLENSKI (1) has copped wide barriers in both outings since a second at this venue. She is well served by the ace draw. TWO CRACKED CORN (9) draws for a trail and could get into the finish if she gets the gaps.

Driver: James Kennedy
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what she is capable of. Backing up quickly after 8th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track was 7th-11.77 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Bodyline (1:54.80) in NR 40 to 46 on April 20 at $41. The run prior was well back in the run when 9th (Fr6) over 2030m at this track was 9th-17.29 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Deecee Rockin (2:28.00) in NR up to 47 on April 10 at $51. Should get her chance from the ace draw.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 20/04/2026 | 10 | NR 40 to 46 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J J Kennedy | 1:54.8 | 6 |
| 14.7L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | J J Kennedy | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 16.9L | $51.00 |
| 2/9 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | J J Kennedy | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $151.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/03/2026 | 22 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J J Kennedy | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 25.7L | $101.00 |
| 1/4 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | J J Kennedy | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 06/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | J J Kennedy | 1:55.5 | 7 |
| 57.0L | $81.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/02/2026 | 18 | NR 45 to 49 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J J Kennedy | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 32.3L | $71.00 |
| 2/4 | 30/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | J J Sharp | 0 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Grant
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track beaten 40 m by Bring Your Best (1:54.70) in NR 44 to 50 on April 6 at $21. Before that, 7th (Sr4) over 1770m at Canberra was 8th-13 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Uncle Craigo (2:10.50) in NR up to 48 on March 9 at $3.90. Draws for a better showing.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 06/04/2026 | 28 | NR 44 to 50 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Grant | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 42.0L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 09/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $3.90 |
| 1/10 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Temora | 1635m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $1.70 |
| 1/9 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | NR 39 to 40 | $6,940.00 | Junee | 1760m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 8.9L | $1.28 |
| 1/9 | 17/02/2026 | 39 | NR 33 to 36 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $2.15 |
| 2/8 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Turnbull | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Turnbull | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 09/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 37 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jake Betts | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 22.7L | $71.00 |

Driver: Greg Andrews
Stats
Comments
Seven-year-old mare showed improvement last time. 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track was 4th-6.44 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Heez Reasonable (1:57.50) in NR up to 34 on April 20 at $21. The run before was not as impressive when well beaten into seventh behind Halloween at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 35 on April 6 at $14. This looks a sterner test.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 20/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 10.9L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 06/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 35 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 17.2L | $14.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/03/2026 | 22 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 27.9L | $151.00 |
| 8/9 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:53.0 | 1 |
| 16.8L | $101.00 |
| 1/5 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Greg Andrews | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 20/02/2026 | 63 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 86.9L | $126.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Greg Andrews | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 19/12/2025 | 21 | 0-2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 1646m | Neutral | Daniel Morgan | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 45.0L | $51.00 |

Driver: Jemma Coney
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr3) over 2030m at this track was 6th-10.43 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Deecee Rockin (2:28.00) in NR up to 47 on April 10 at $17. At the start before solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th-12.5 beaten 7 m by Sinbinned (1:54.40) in NR up to 48 on April 2 at $13. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $17.00 |
| 3/10 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:54.4 | 4 |
| 7.7L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 10.7L | $23.00 |
| 2/10 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jemma Coney | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $13.00 |
| 8/10 | 13/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $4.40 |
| 4/9 | 05/03/2026 | 10 | NR 41 to 47 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 02/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | A J Missen | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 12/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Jemma Coney | 0 |
| 19.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Formosa
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Ultimate Rhapsody (1:55.60) in NR up to 47 on March 13 at $8. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was leading 2.28 beaten 10 m by Clara Rocks (1:53.00) in NR up to 55 M on March 6 at $11. Has winning claims.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 6.1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:53.0 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $3.90 |
| 3/10 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 28/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chloe Formosa
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 8th (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early pace at Penrith was 2nd-2.04 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Nitro Danny (2:06.20) in NR up to 48 on April 2 at $41. Before that 7th (Fr1) over 2125m after showing early speed at Penrith beaten 23 m by Stellina (2:37.30) in NR up to 48 on March 26 at $21. Improvement needed.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 23.6L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Chloe Formosa | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 15.6L | $81.00 |
| 9/10 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 14.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/9 | 06/03/2026 | 4 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:55.5 | 6 |
| 54.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 02/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $21.00 |
| 2/5 | 13/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | E R Lyons | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 31/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | E R Lyons | 0 |
| 44.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 6th-10.66 beaten 12 m by Gunfightersghost (1:56.20) in NR 35 to 39 on April 20 at $18. Before that 7th (Fr2) over 2030m after showing early pace at this track beaten 50 m by Sky City (2:25.90) in NR up to 47 on April 10 at $21. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 20/04/2026 | 10 | NR 35 to 39 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:56.2 | 7 |
| 12.6L | $18.00 |
| 7/9 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 52.1L | $21.00 |
| 9/10 | 02/04/2026 | 64 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Kirra Langelaar | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 15.1L | $151.00 |
| 3/5 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Kirra Langelaar | 0 |
| 57L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | C D R Carroll | 0 |
| 23.4L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 28/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Shannon Lindsay | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 85.1L | $61.00 |
| 3/9 | 19/01/2026 | 4 | NR 38 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 15/01/2026 | 128 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 29.8L | $71.00 |

Driver: Jorja Daskalovski
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr4) over 1720m at Penrith beaten 5 m by Tiger Eupheme (2:06.90) in NR up to 48 on April 16 at $12. At the start before solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early pace at Penrith, at the bell was 2nd-3.36 beaten 6 m by Bettorleftalone (2:02.80) in NR up to 52 on April 9 at $6.50. Consider for exotics.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/04/2026 | 38 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/5 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | M N Bigeni | 0 |
| 27.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 02/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 38.4L | $7.50 |
| 9/10 | 20/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.3 | 6 |
| 19.7L | $19.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/02/2026 | 48 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 26/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $3.00 |
| 4/7 | 30/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Jasmine Dimovski | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 6th-13.2 beaten 15 m by Artistic Scott (1:55.90) in NR up to 48 on April 2 at $6. At the start before surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr2) over 2030m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 2nd-5.6 beaten 9 m by Penurious (2:28.30) in NR up to 48 on March 28 at $3. Watch for a spike in form.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $6.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $3.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 13.6L | $3.20 |
| 4/10 | 13/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:56.0 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $4.20 |
| 4/8 | 05/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $3.10 |
| 9/9 | 20/02/2026 | 23 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:54.1 | 4 |
| 12.7L | $3.70 |
| 1/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | G K Chapple | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | M P Chapple | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Seaton Grima
Stats
Comments
Last start game effort when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track beaten 5.5 m by Miss Blue Stork (1:54.40) in NR up to 48 on April 17 at $12. Two runs back posted a big 12 m win after showing early speed, (Fr3) at this track (2:25.90) beating Always Promise Me in NR up to 47 on April 10 at $8 at the bell was leading 3.34. With any luck from the second row he should be in the finish again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.4 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $12.00 |
| 1/9 | 10/04/2026 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/9 | 31/03/2026 | 18 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 16.1L | $19.00 |
| 5/10 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J L Daskalovski | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $14.00 |
| 7/9 | 06/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $81.00 |
| 7/9 | 23/02/2026 | 11 | NR 41 to 44 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $9.50 |
| 4/7 | 16/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 12/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | R A Payne | 0 |
| 29L | $0.00 |