Newcastle Race 2 - Harness Breeders 3Yo Pace
LOCHINVAR MARCELLO (9) comes off a strong showing in a handy line-up at Menangle last Saturday, beaten 2.2m into second. Won over this distance the last time he raced here three back so looks well placed. CANTPLZA MALTEEZA (5) enjoyed the class drop from the city when he came from the outside barrier for second at this circuit and distance last week. Draws closer to the pegs and will be at peak fitness now so could go one better. COMPLETE STRANGER (2) turned in a better effort last start to finish second at Penrith. Draws well so could progress further third up. LINE OF COURAGE (1) is better placed so could show more from the ace draw.

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 1609m NR up to 45 on April 24. Last time out 10th (Fr1) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 20 m by Papi Rocks (1:51.90) in 3yo NMT3Ws/TS on May 9 at $81. Better placed so could show more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 09/05/2026 | 8 | NMT3Ws/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:51.9 | 1 |
| 20.0L | $81.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $1.30 |
| 7/10 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 27.2L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $18.00 |
| 1/9 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.40 |
| 6/8 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | D T Reay | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 06/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | D T Reay | 0 |
| 20.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Zara Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Papi Rocks at Goulburn over 1710m in a 3yo NR up to 58 on April 27 at $51. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing second behind Threetwonine at Penrith over 1720m in a 3yo NMT1W/TS on May 7 at $8. Should strip fitter and draws well so can play a role 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 07/05/2026 | 10 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/04/2026 | 130 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:53.0 | 1 |
| 14.6L | $51.00 |
| 2/7 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 18/12/2025 | 17 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 01/12/2025 | 7 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $3.10 |
| 2/10 | 24/11/2025 | 7 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:54.0 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 17/11/2025 | 10 | 0-1 WIN | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $18.00 |

Driver: Bailey McDonough
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth after being driven well back, behind Devious Minds at Penrith over 1720m in a 3yo NMT1W/TS on April 16 at $41. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Seameinthecity at Bathurst over 1730m in a 3yo MAIDEN on April 29 at $4.80. Draws well but place best in this line-up.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 29/04/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $4.80 |
| 5/9 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 24.4L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/04/2026 | 30 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 10/03/2026 | 70 | 0W/TS | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 93.2L | $16.00 |
| 7/10 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 30.5L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 30/12/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 111.4L | $16.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 3rd (Sr2) over 1720m at Penrith, beaten 6 m by Dynamite Danni (2:07.60) in 2yo MAIDEN on September 25 at $9. Recent trials will help bring him on but a lack of race-fitness might work against.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 29/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 31L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 17.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 10/10/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:59.8 | 6 |
| 22.9L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 02/10/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 18.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/10 | 25/09/2025 | 173 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $9.00 |
| 9/10 | 05/04/2025 | 8 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:54.2 | 8 |
| 34.7L | $151.00 |
| 6/7 | 28/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 42.6L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 21/03/2025 | 10 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:57.4 | 7 |
| 14.9L | $126.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr8) over 1609m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track, at the bell was 2nd-4.15 beaten 6 m by Two Cracked Corn (1:56.40) in NR up to 47 on May 8 at $3.80. Better last start and could be ready to peak.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 08/05/2026 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:56.4 | 8 |
| 6.6L | $3.80 |
| 8/10 | 28/04/2026 | 5 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.7 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Mollly Ison | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $23.00 |
| 0/9 | 16/04/2026 | 222 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 14.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 18.7L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 06/09/2025 | 12 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:53.2 | 9 |
| 43.7L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/08/2025 | 10 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:55.7 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $14.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
Stats
Comments
Finished fifth at his last two starts since resuming from a spell. Last outing was beaten 10 metres behind Threetwonine at Penrith over 1720m 3yo NMT1W/TS on May 7. Fitter so may be ready to show more.
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 | 07/05/2026 | 10 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $18.00 |
| 5/10 | 27/04/2026 | 172 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:53.0 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $31.00 |
| 1/9 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 06/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $4.40 |
| 5/10 | 30/10/2025 | 7 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 21.6L | $2.60 |
| 1/10 | 23/10/2025 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 15.2L | $2.10 |
| 2/10 | 17/10/2025 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:56.1 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $1.75 |
| 4/9 | 20/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 4 m as favourite (Fr3) at this track (1:58.70) beating Goldnglitz in MAIDEN on May 8 at $1.15 at the bell was 2nd-0.54. Draws wide but has some upside.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $1.15 |
| 5/10 | 01/05/2026 | 21 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | R J Mercieca | 0 |
| 32L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 10/04/2026 | 42 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 65.2L | $8.50 |
| 3/7 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | R J Mercieca | 0 |
| 22.7L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/9 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 9.7L | $9.50 |
| 4/10 | 20/02/2026 | - | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 19.3L | $12.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at Menangle was 5th-8.77 at the bell, beaten 2.25 m by Papi Rocks (1:51.90) in 3yo NMT3Ws/TS on May 9 at $51. Big effort in the city last start and has the ability to take this out.
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 | 09/05/2026 | 12 | NMT3Ws/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:51.9 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 27/04/2026 | 10 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.0 | 5 |
| 16.2L | $3.40 |
| 1/10 | 17/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.8 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
| 5/9 | 08/04/2026 | 11 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $3.50 |
| 2/7 | 28/03/2026 | 4 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $4.80 |
| 3/7 | 24/03/2026 | 150 | 0Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:51.9 | 3 |
| 11.4L | $51.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 17.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 30/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tom Ison
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 6th-11.69 beaten 15 m by Whitbys Delight (1:55.70) in 2 WINs on May 11 at $18. Two runs back 6th (Sr1) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 10th-14.42 beaten 12 m by Tivoli (2:03.10) in NR 50 to 55 on April 16 at $14. Looking elsewhere.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 11/05/2026 | 25 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Tom Ison | 1:55.7 | 8 |
| 15.1L | $18.00 |
| 6/12 | 16/04/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $14.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/04/2026 | 8 | 2-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:51.9 | 1 |
| 12.9L | $31.00 |
| 1/8 | 31/03/2026 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.0 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |
| 3/11 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $23.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/03/2026 | 8 | NR 48 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.9 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $34.00 |
| 4/5 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 25/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | R L Burnett | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |