Newcastle Race 2 - Somerset Meats Pace
TOORAM CEE CEE (5) has had a month off but had looked close to a win before that let-up with back-to-back placings, one here when beaten only 1.5m and the other at Menangle. Draws wider than in both of those outings but he finds a winnable assignment. AVENGER NZ (3) has gone around at Menangle at his last couple but was runner-up from a similar draw to this at Tamworth the last time he raced outside of the city. Draws to make an impact. FOR ALWAYS ARDEN NZ (8) is first up for three months but was readied with a trial. Draws wide but owns good statistics both here and at the distance so can open this campaign with a positive effort. WAR WESTERN (6) was a beaten favourite last week but a better result would not surprise.

Driver: Greg Andrews
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 9th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 5th-8.8 beaten 12 m by Jilliby Amigo (1:55.20) on May 22 at $31. Before that 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Kasbah (1:57.40) on May 15 at $81. Form not inspiring.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $31.00 | |
| 5/9 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $81.00 | |
| 4/8 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $6.00 | |
| 4/9 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $41.00 | |
| 5/9 | 24/04/2026 | 4 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 14.1L | $81.00 | |
| 1/9 | 20/04/2026 | 10 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:57.5 | 7 |
| 10.9L | $4.20 | |
| 1/6 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Greg Andrews | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 23/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Greg Andrews | 0 |
| 19.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Sr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 40 m by Lexus Lou (1:54.00) on May 11 at $26. At her previous start 9th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was leading 0.84 beaten 18 m by Ultimate Rhapsody (1:54.70) on April 24 at $2.50. Capable of more than she has shown recently. May do better from the low draw.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 11/05/2026 | 17 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 37.6L | $26.00 | |
| 9/9 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $2.50 | |
| 2/9 | 17/04/2026 | 15 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 21.0L | $8.50 | |
| 10/10 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mollly Ison | 1:54.3 | 7 |
| 25.6L | $61.00 | |
| 9/10 | 28/03/2026 | 64 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mollly Ison | 1:54.7 | 7 |
| 32.4L | $34.00 | |
| 1/5 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mollly Ison | 0 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 23/01/2026 | 8 | $12,240.00 | Tamworth | 1230m | Dead | Mollly Ison | 2 |
| 11.8L | $34.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 05/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Mollly Ison | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 3rd-10.58 beaten 18 m by Ebony Karalta (1:52.60) in 3yo+ on May 19 at $23. The run prior was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 8th-14.5 beaten 9 m by Watermain Lady (1:52.10) in 4yo+ on May 9 at $34. Can do better from this draw.
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 | 19/05/2026 | 10 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:52.6 | 3 |
| 18.4L | $23.00 | |
| 6/10 | 09/05/2026 | 9 | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:52.1 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $34.00 | |
| 2/10 | 30/04/2026 | 6 | $10,000.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $7.50 | |
| 6/9 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:55.9 | 7 |
| 14.4L | $12.00 | |
| 4/10 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $8.50 | |
| 5/9 | 10/04/2026 | 4 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 19.4L | $6.50 | |
| 2/4 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 2044m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr1) over 2030m at this track was 5th-14.15 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Miss Blue Stork (2:26.30) on May 22 at $9. At the start before 10th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track beaten 30 m by Spunkys Gotsecrets (1:53.10) on May 1 at $10. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 22/05/2026 | 21 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 14.4L | $9.00 | |
| 10/10 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:53.1 | 2 |
| 27.5L | $10.00 | |
| 2/9 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $4.40 | |
| 3/10 | 17/04/2026 | 20 | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 19.1L | $14.00 | |
| 1/7 | 28/03/2026 | 29 | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 3.4L | $23.00 | |
| 10/10 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:53.4 | 7 |
| 35.5L | $101.00 | |
| 1/8 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 14.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 13/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jake Bigeni
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when beaten by 1.5 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Radiant Amber at this track over 1609m on April 17 at $1.90. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third after a quick start, behind Indasky at Menangle over 1609m on April 28 at $13. Could be ready to win.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 28/04/2026 | 11 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:52.3 | 2 |
| 10.2L | $13.00 | |
| 3/10 | 17/04/2026 | 10 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.90 | |
| 7/10 | 07/04/2026 | 11 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:51.8 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $4.60 | |
| 9/10 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $26.00 | |
| 7/10 | 20/03/2026 | 10 | $12,240.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 14.4L | $2.90 | |
| 3/8 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:52.0 | 7 |
| 4.9L | $14.00 | |
| 3/7 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | M N Bigeni | 0 |
| 6.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 16/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | J P Cotchin | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joe Taaffe
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.19 beaten 7 m by Jilliby Amigo (1:55.20) on May 22 at $4.20. At his previous start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 8th-16.26 beaten 11 m by The Creek (1:54.80) on May 8 at $41. Good signs last start and this looks a suitable contest.
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 | 22/05/2026 | 14 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $4.20 | |
| 6/10 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:54.8 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $41.00 | |
| 6/10 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joe Taaffe | 1:53.8 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $71.00 | |
| 7/10 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joe Taaffe | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 16.8L | $34.00 | |
| 9/9 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 56.2L | $1.90 | |
| 1/10 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $1.45 | |
| 2/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Joe Taaffe | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 04/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr6) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track beaten 18 m by Kasbah (1:57.40) on May 15 at $9.50. At his previous start 6th (Sr1) over 2030m at this track was 5th-9.45 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Whataboyjack (2:28.20) on May 8 at $19. In the mix on his best form.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 18.3L | $9.50 | |
| 6/10 | 08/05/2026 | 6 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Shannon Lindsay | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $19.00 | |
| 12/12 | 02/05/2026 | 22 | $150,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 57.3L | $151.00 | |
| 9/10 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.5 | 1 |
| 20.1L | $5.50 | |
| 3/9 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $8.00 | |
| 7/10 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Shannon Lindsay | 1:52.7 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $71.00 | |
| 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: Vaughan Duncan
Stats
Comments
Resuming after three months off the scene. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into ninth behind I Bet You at Penrith over 1720m on March 2 at $8.50. Draws wide but look for a good return.
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 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 36.3L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 02/03/2026 | 38 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 109.3L | $8.50 | |
| 10/10 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | $50,000.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Dead | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 346.3L | $8.50 | |
| 1/10 | 16/01/2026 | 10 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 4.2L | $5.50 | |
| 8/9 | 06/01/2026 | 10 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:51.7 | 7 |
| 17.2L | $14.00 | |
| 5/10 | 27/12/2025 | 8 | $30,600.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 27.2L | $6.00 | |
| 1/8 | 19/12/2025 | 8 | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $4.60 |

Driver: Cooper Griffiths
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at Menangle, beaten 20 m by Bettorlightem Up (1:52.10) on May 19 at $34. At his previous start 4th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track was 4th-8.55 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by The Creek (1:54.80) on May 8 at $11. Capable of a lot more.
Last Starts 0 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 28/05/2026 | 9 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 17.6L | $4.20 | |
| 8/10 | 19/05/2026 | 11 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:52.1 | 1 |
| 20.0L | $34.00 | |
| 4/10 | 08/05/2026 | 8 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $11.00 | |
| 3/10 | 30/04/2026 | 6 | $10,000.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $7.00 | |
| 3/10 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:53.9 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $26.00 | |
| 9/10 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 17.2L | $26.00 | |
| 1/10 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $12.00 | |
| 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: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 9th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 15 m by Longnwindingroad (1:52.60) on April 4 2025 at $34. Has only trialled once and may need more time.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Aaron Garaty | 0 |
| 4.6L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Aaron Garaty | 1:56.4 | 8 |
| 16.7L | $81.00 | |
| 9/10 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | T J Miles | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 10.2L | $21.00 | |
| 3/10 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | T J Miles | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $31.00 | |
| 9/10 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 21.6L | $26.00 | |
| 5/10 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 29.4L | $26.00 | |
| 1/10 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $19.00 | |
| 2/6 | 19/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Aaron Garaty | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 |