Newcastle Race 3 - Sharp Office Pace
There was merit in the latest performance of ERROL FIN (1) when he came from a wider barrier in a higher-graded race. Should be at peak fitness now and gets his chance from the ace draw. QUICKSHIFT GIRL (10) continued a strong run of recent form and added to a good record at this venue in scoring by 2.6m last week. Draws on the back row this time but she is going well so with even luck she is capable of getting the job done again. DUTY OF CARE (4) has been racing at Menangle of late so looks well placed returning to a circuit and distance where he owns strong records. Can measure right up. WHATABOYJACK (3) hasn't been too far off the placings of late and draws to be competitive.

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 7th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 5th-7.98 beaten 6 m by Mr Teddy (1:54.90) in NR up to 69 on May 1 at $34. At the previous start 7th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track was 6th-13.53 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Pet Kitty (1:55.40) in NR up to 60 on April 24 at $18. Drops in grade and gets his chance from the ace draw.
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 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 69 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $18.00 |
| 10/10 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:55.6 | 7 |
| 19.5L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/04/2026 | 112 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.5 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $31.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Andrew Bourke | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 19/12/2025 | 14 | 2-5 WINs | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 52.4L | $26.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Andrew Bourke | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 12/12 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $75,000.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 32.8L | $21.00 |

Driver: Mark Callaghan
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he 9th (Fr1) over 2030m at this track, beaten 30 m by Light Me Up (2:25.10) in NR 59 to 70 on January 3 at $34. Draws well so can be in the finish.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 29/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | NR 59 to 70 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Mark Callaghan | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 29.1L | $34.00 |
| 10/10 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $25,500.00 | Maitland | 2044m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 36.0L | $14.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mark Callaghan | 1:52.4 | 6 |
| 8.2L | $19.00 |
| 10/10 | 06/12/2025 | 15 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:54.1 | 7 |
| 38.9L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 21/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 24.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/10 | 07/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $5.50 |
| 6/6 | 18/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Elly Chapple | 0 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track was 8th-12.61 at the bell, beaten 1.75 m by Mr Teddy (1:54.90) in NR up to 69 on May 1 at $61. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr7) over 2030m at this track, beaten 6 m by Princess Mickayla (2:27.00) in NR up to 63 on April 17 at $19. Draws well and this looks a suitable assignment.
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 | 01/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 69 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mark Callaghan | 1:54.9 | 7 |
| 1.7L | $61.00 |
| 5/10 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Mark Callaghan | 1:56.5 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $19.00 |
| 4/9 | 10/04/2026 | 13 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mark Callaghan | 1:52.9 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $31.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.7 | 6 |
| 13.7L | $19.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | NR 59 to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $6.50 |
| 6/10 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 31.6L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 14.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 19/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 18.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start surrendered the lead and finished 7th (Fr7) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle beaten 20 m by Indasky (1:52.30) in NR up to 64 on April 28 at $41. At the previous start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr6) over 1720m after showing early speed and racing wide at Penrith beaten 45 m by Blackjack Bart (2:02.70) in NR up to 68 on April 16 at $10. Goes well here and at the distance so is better placed.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 28/04/2026 | 12 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:52.3 | 7 |
| 20.4L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 16/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:54.8 | 6 |
| 45.1L | $10.00 |
| 9/10 | 11/04/2026 | 32 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 22.4L | $81.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Bailey Mcdonough | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.6 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 72 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.1 | 5 |
| 14.2L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.8 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $6.50 |
| 2/6 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tyler Miles
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 5th-10.39 beaten 9 m by Spunkys Gotsecrets (1:53.10) in NR up to 63 on May 1 at $11. At the run before 9th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track was 7th-14.08 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Spirit King (1:55.50) in NR up to 65 on April 24 at $71. Can feature.
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 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:53.1 | 1 |
| 9.9L | $11.00 |
| 9/9 | 24/04/2026 | 48 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Miles | 1:55.5 | 8 |
| 8.4L | $71.00 |
| 10/10 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:52.0 | 1 |
| 17.8L | $21.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/02/2026 | 9 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:51.3 | 3 |
| 12.4L | $34.00 |
| 2/10 | 19/02/2026 | 12 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $3.50 |
| 8/9 | 07/02/2026 | 15 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:50.5 | 5 |
| 16.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | K L Langelaar | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 23/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | D J Morgan | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jemma Coney
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track was 7th-14.37 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Spunkys Gotsecrets (1:53.10) in NR up to 63 on May 1 at $41. Two runs back 9th (Sr2) over 2422m at Maitland beaten 65 m by Freedom Art (3:01.90) in 3yo+ 2-5 WINs on December 19 at $13. Leaning to others.
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 | 01/05/2026 | 133 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:53.1 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $41.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 28L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 20.5L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | 2-5 WINs | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 63.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/12/2025 | 6 | No NR | $15,300.00 | Dubbo | 2120m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $8.00 |
| 7/10 | 06/12/2025 | 15 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:51.9 | 8 |
| 13.3L | $61.00 |
| 9/10 | 21/11/2025 | 34 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 18/10/2025 | 11 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:50.1 | 8 |
| 28.0L | $51.00 |

Driver: Cooper Griffiths
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 55 m by One For The Rodi (1:53.00) in NR 63 to 67 on April 10 at $12. Two runs back 3rd (Fr5) over 1720m after showing early speed at Penrith, at the bell was 2nd-2.9 beaten 1.4 m by Constantina (2:04.40) in NR up to 70 on April 2 at $4.60. Finding a few ahead of him.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 29/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 22.4L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | NR 63 to 67 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:53.0 | 7 |
| 55.1L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 70 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $4.60 |
| 9/10 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:52.7 | 4 |
| 36.7L | $6.00 |
| 6/9 | 21/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:52.6 | 6 |
| 9.4L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:52.8 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $2.40 |
| 4/9 | 06/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 8.2L | $23.00 |
| 4/5 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track was 3rd-6.55 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Spunkys Gotsecrets (1:53.10) in NR up to 63 on May 1 at $8.50. Decent effort last start. Draws wide but going well.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.1 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $7.00 |
| 8/10 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:53.1 | 7 |
| 14.9L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.5 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $7.50 |
| 5/10 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $2.70 |
| 1/4 | 21/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Central Southland Raceway | 2400m | SS | Brent Barclay | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Shannon Lindsay
Stats
Comments
Last start 12th (Fr4) over 2300m at Menangle beaten 55 m by Seasider (2:43.70) in 3yo+ LR No NR on May 2 at $151. Before that, 9th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was leading 3.58 beaten 20 m by Lochinvar Jag (1:52.50) in NR up to 62 on April 10 at $5.50. Capable of better.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 02/05/2026 | 22 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 57.3L | $151.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.5 | 1 |
| 20.1L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $8.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Shannon Lindsay | 1:52.7 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $71.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/03/2026 | 12 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $4.60 |
| 5/10 | 07/03/2026 | 1 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.0 | 6 |
| 10.7L | $11.00 |
| 2/5 | 17/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | K L Langelaar | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 12/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Shannon Lindsay | 0 |
| 27.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
Stats
Comments
In good form recently. Last start won by 2.5 m after showing early speed, (Fr1) at this track (1:53.80) beating Rays Redemption in NR up to 58 on May 1 at $7.50 at the bell was 3rd-5.65. Likely to measure up 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 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $7.50 |
| 4/9 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joe Taaffe | 1:54.3 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $4.20 |
| 3/10 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:54.7 | 8 |
| 18.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/4 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 2044m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Fiona Schmetzer | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |