Newcastle Race 3 - Skyfall Standardbreds 3yo Mdn Pace
MY MCLAREN (3) is a three-year-old gelding from the Michael Formosa yard on debut. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Showed some ability when a minor placegetter in a recent trial. Any push in betting will add to the confidence. SPELL CHECK (1) finished fifth last start, beaten 14 metres at Tamworth over 1980m. Has ability and should be right in the finish. EXECUTIVEDECISIONS (7) was responsible for a better effort last time out when runner-up over 1609m at this track. Should run a big race. NEVER KNOW SPARKY (2) is worth some thought despite his last-start sixth over 1609m at this track on April 20.
Driver: Sarah Rushbrook
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Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1980m after showing early speed at Tamworth, beaten 14 m by Truthbetold (2:27.00) on June 11 at $5. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at Tamworth was leading by 1.77 at the bell, beaten 2.5 m by Hav Fun With That (1:58.10) on May 28 at $6. Capable of playing a major role.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 11/06/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Sarah Rushbrook | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 14.7L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | W | Sarah Rushbrook | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/05/2026 | 128 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Sarah Rushbrook | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $3.30 |
| 1/6 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Sarah Rushbrook | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Danny Mackney | 0 |
| 27.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 13/01/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Sarah Rushbrook | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $8.50 |
Driver: Dan Morgan
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Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track was 8th-15.46 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Barden Ridge (1:57.60) on April 20 at $26. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 35 m by Ruby Romar (1:55.60) in 3yo on April 10 at $101. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a better run.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 20/04/2026 | 10 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:57.6 | 7 |
| 14.7L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 35.7L | $101.00 |
| 4/9 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 7.7L | $15.00 |
| 3/10 | 28/03/2026 | 15 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $71.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/03/2026 | 18 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 21.2L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 23/02/2026 | - | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 12.7L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Daniel Morgan | 0 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Daniel Morgan | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
Driver: Michael Formosa
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Three-year-old gelding by For A Reason out of Beyond Rare on debut. Finished second in a trial on June 3 at Maitland over 1648m. Placed in a recent trial and a bold showing is expected.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 4.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 15/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 193.6L | $0.00 | |
| 99/4 | 01/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Driver: Glenn McElhinney
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Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1720m at Penrith was 8th-15.36 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Cantplza Malteeza (2:07.70) in 3yo on June 4 at $11. At the run before 6th (Fr2) over 1720m at Penrith was 6th-12.06 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Fearful (2:05.50) in 3yo on May 28 at $61. Better than last start and can improve sharply.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 04/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 11.9L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $61.00 |
| 9/9 | 22/05/2026 | 22 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:53.1 | 3 |
| 48.9L | $126.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 14.7L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/04/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/04/2026 | 17 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:52.9 | 6 |
| 36.4L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Glenn Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 45.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
Driver: Guy Chapple
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Last start 6th (Sr1) over 1980m at Tamworth beaten 20 m by Truthbetold (2:27.00) on June 11 at $21. Two runs back 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 11 m by Saint Karamara (1:57.00) in M on June 5 at $26. Hard to have on those efforts.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 11/06/2026 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Mitch Chapple | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 20.1L | $21.00 |
| 6/10 | 05/06/2026 | 4 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/06/2026 | 10 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | G K Chapple | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/7 | 22/05/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $4.80 |
| 7/7 | 11/05/2026 | 3 | 0Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Mitch Chapple | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 28.1L | $61.00 |
| 3/9 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mitch Chapple | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 15.2L | $4.20 |
| 4/8 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | G K Chapple | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | G K Chapple | 0 |
| 40.9L | $0.00 |
Driver: Robert Morris
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Three-year-old filly lining up for the second time. At debut 8th (Sr2) over 1720m at Penrith beaten 20 m by Cantplza Malteeza (2:07.70) in 3yo on June 4 at $7.50. A much better run would not surprise.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 04/06/2026 | - | NR up to 49 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 20.2L | $7.50 |
| 5/9 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Kerryann Morris | 0 |
| 18.4L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Kerryann Morris | 0 |
| 48L | $0.00 |
Driver: Rodney Atkins
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Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Lewie Kelly at this track over 1609m in a 3yo on May 22 at $126. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Wat On Earth at this track over 1609m on June 1 at $12. Strong chance based on the latest effort.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 01/06/2026 | 10 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $12.00 |
| 8/9 | 22/05/2026 | 168 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:53.1 | 1 |
| 44.9L | $126.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Rodney Atkins | 0 |
| 38L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $14,280.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:53.0 | 1 |
| 53.6L | $101.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/11/2025 | 21 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Atkins | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/10 | 07/11/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Atkins | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $21.00 |
| 2/9 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $34.00 |
| 1/4 | 18/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Rodney Atkins | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
Driver: Jorja Daskalovski
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Began her campaign last start running 6th (Fr1) over 1720m at Penrith, beaten 25 m by Complete Stranger (2:04.60) in 3yo on June 11 at $81. This looks a far sterner test.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 11/06/2026 | 210 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 26.8L | $81.00 |
| 1/4 | 06/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Kerryann Morris | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 27/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Kerryann Morris | 0 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 13/11/2025 | 13 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 2:03.0 | 3 |
| 24.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $14.00 |
| 4/9 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 12.1L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 10/10/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:56.1 | 7 |
| 15.2L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/10/2025 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 28.1L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 25/09/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 13.4L | $17.00 |