Newcastle Race 2 - Tooheys Pace
POPS JOY (10) has not raced for 13 months but won when fresh last time in and looks forward enough for the return after two city trials, winning the latest. Draws on the second row but his record at this circuit and distance stands at three from four. LOCHINVAR TIGER (6) backs up off a solid fifth at Menangle on Tuesday. Scored a good win prior, taking his strike rate at this circuit and distance to 50 per cent. This suits. RUMOUR STRIDE (9) draws for a trail and is right in contention after scoring last start by a head at this circuit and distance. MAJOR AUSTIN (2) draws well again and deserves respect off a string of top-two results.

Driver: Brad Elder
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Didn't do much last time out, 8th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 23 m by Radiant Amber (1:52.90) on June 26 at $26. Before that 4th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track was 7th-9.75 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Chevron Flies (1:53.90) on June 12 at $41. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:52.9 | 2 |
| 23.1L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/06/2026 | 119 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $41.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Blake Hughes | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 13/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Mollly Ison | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 48.4L | $17.00 |
| 10/10 | 05/02/2026 | 69 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 19.5L | $16.00 |
| 4/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Neutral | Amanda Turnbull | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 18.9L | $1.55 |
| 8/10 | 21/11/2025 | 14 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Amanda Turnbull | 1:52.9 | 2 |
| 23.5L | $2.80 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
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Racing consistently. Last start won by 2.25 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr1) at this track (1:54.50) beating Melfield Soryt in on July 3 at $2.30. Draws to make his presence felt again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 03/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/10 | 25/06/2026 | 13 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | W | Robert Morris | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.3 | 8 |
| 25.8L | $2.25 |
| 2/10 | 05/06/2026 | 15 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.30 |
| 2/6 | 27/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 21/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 110.9L | $16.00 |
| 8/9 | 15/05/2026 | 217 | NR up to 55 | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:53.5 | 4 |
| 31.3L | $151.00 |
| 6/7 | 29/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 31L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kirra Langelaar
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Lochinvar Jag (1:52.70) on July 3 at $41. At his previous start 8th (Sr3) over 1609m at Tamworth beaten 25 m by Jayjaybenny (1:55.50) on June 25 at $12. Has the same draw and is worth including.
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 | 03/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:52.7 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 25/06/2026 | 13 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 25.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:54.2 | 6 |
| 10.1L | $19.00 |
| 9/9 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 17.2L | $2.60 |
| 1/10 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:53.0 | 6 |
| 14.6L | $8.50 |
| 8/10 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 15.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Seaton Grima
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Comments
Last start 4th (Sr2) over 2030m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-4.98 beaten 1.75 m by Chogi (2:26.70) on June 26 at $4. At the start before 8th (Fr5) over 1660m at Albion Park beaten 20 m by Luvareschs (1:57.20) in 4yo+ M on June 6 at $34. May play a role.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 26/06/2026 | 20 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/06/2026 | 9 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.6 | 5 |
| 20.8L | $34.00 |
| 11/11 | 28/05/2026 | 12 | NR 49 to 56 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Ben Battle | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 27.1L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 16/05/2026 | 9 | NR 50 or better | $10,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Ben Battle | 1:54.2 | 6 |
| 23.0L | $34.00 |
| 1/12 | 07/05/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 57 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $2.15 |
| 3/10 | 30/04/2026 | 6 | NR 49 to 56 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.9 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.30 |
| 4/8 | 31/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 22.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 01/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Neil Day | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cooper Griffiths
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Didn't do much last start, was well back in the run when 9th (Fr5) over 1720m at Penrith was 10th-18.09 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Miss Blue Stork (2:06.40) on May 28 at $17. Before that 9th (Sr1) over 1720m at Penrith, at the bell was 9th-21.83 beaten 17 m by Happy Too Ya (2:02.90) on May 21 at $14. Others better.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jye Coney | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 15.5L | $17.00 |
| 9/9 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 17.2L | $14.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/05/2026 | 30 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:52.7 | 1 |
| 16.9L | $3.70 |
| 10/10 | 14/04/2026 | 18 | NR up to 66 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.3 | 9 |
| 20.1L | $23.00 |
| 7/9 | 27/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.9 | 4 |
| 8.7L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 17/03/2026 | 202 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:51.7 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $15.00 |
| 4/5 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Nathan Xuereb | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 9.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
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Comments
Backs up 3 days after failing to impress last start; 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 10 m by Explosive Bronski (1:53.60) on July 7 at $16. Showed ability the run before when he won by a nose after showing early speed, (Fr7) at this track (1:55.50) beating Musicstar in on June 29 at $2.80 at the bell was 2nd-2.09. Big chance to return to the winners' list.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 07/07/2026 | 8 | 3YO and older | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:53.6 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $16.00 |
| 1/9 | 29/06/2026 | 13 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:55.5 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $2.80 |
| 4/9 | 24/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ashleigh Delosa | 0 |
| 45.8L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 16/06/2026 | 11 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:50.7 | 7 |
| 44.3L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 05/06/2026 | 148 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:52.6 | 3 |
| 31.4L | $41.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Bailey Mcdonough | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 08/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 14.7L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 30/12/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr6) over 2030m after racing wide at this track, beaten 15 m by Grumpyshannon (2:27.90) on July 3 at $7. Two runs back was well back in the run when 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 9th-18.95 beaten 16 m by Radiant Amber (1:52.90) on June 26 at $18. Not going well enough.
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 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 54 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 15.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/9 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.9 | 7 |
| 16.2L | $18.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $3.50 |
| 7/10 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 54 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $9.00 |
| 10/10 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mark Callaghan | 1:55.2 | 7 |
| 13.7L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 61 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mark Callaghan | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 17.8L | $41.00 |
| 1/5 | 29/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 18/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Elly Chapple | 0 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dean Chapple
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Racing in great heart. Last start won by 2 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at Tamworth (2:29.40) beating Bettathanmozarella in on June 25 at $1.50 at the bell was leading 1.59. Consider.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 25/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | D A Chapple | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $1.50 |
| 4/10 | 11/06/2026 | 14 | NR 44 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | D A Chapple | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 5.7L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | W | D A Chapple | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 11.7L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 21/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | D A Chapple | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $17.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | D A Chapple | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 07/05/2026 | 118 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | D A Chapple | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 29.5L | $23.00 |
| 2/4 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | D A Chapple | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 09/01/2026 | 9 | Up to 3 LTW | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Zac Chappenden | 1:52.4 | 6 |
| 49.2L | $23.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
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Last start won by a head when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (1:56.60) beating Time To Dance in on June 29 at $6 at the bell was 4th-4.69. Can be right in the thick of things.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 29/06/2026 | 11 | NR up to 54 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 7/9 | 18/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 17.1L | $16.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:58.7 | 8 |
| 1.7L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 05/06/2026 | 11 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:52.6 | 4 |
| 16.7L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/05/2026 | 4 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 22.6L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 21/05/2026 | 10 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ashleigh Delosa | 0 |
| 24.9L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 29/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 10.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
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Resumes. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into eighth behind Ultimate Cruza at this track over 1609m on June 6 2025 at $3.60. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 m (Sr2) at this track (1:55.90) beating Bring Your Best in on May 16 2025 at $2.70. Trialling well so could make a winning return.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 24/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 06/06/2025 | 21 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:55.1 | 8 |
| 240.0L | $3.60 |
| 1/9 | 16/05/2025 | 154 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
| 1/10 | 13/12/2024 | 11 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 02/12/2024 | 27 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $1.65 |
| 1/10 | 05/11/2024 | 13 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Zac Phillips | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 8.9L | $2.90 |
| 2/7 | 23/10/2024 | 8 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Zac Phillips | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 4.2L | $2.25 |