Newcastle Race 3 - Sharp Office 2yo Mdn Pace
SOHO CRUZA (9) has not raced for four months. Looks forward enough for this return after winning in a recent trial. May need luck at some stage extracting from the inside of the second row. Sure to be right there at the finish. KISS BEFORE TWELVE (1) resumes from a spell of three-and-a-half months after closing off last campaign in good form, the last run being a solid second over 1730m at Bathurst. Has the benefit of a good draw. Well-placed to take this out. LUCIENDO BIEN (8) is in the mix following a respectable third at his most recent appearance over 1720m at Penrith. BIRUBI BOOGIE (2) faces the starter for the first time. By A Rocknroll Dance and hails from the G A Harding stable. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Placed in a recent trial and looks well placed to score at her first appearance.

Driver: Jye Coney
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Resuming after three-and-a-half months off the scene. Finished off last campaign when beaten by 2.75 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Ferocious Lover at Bathurst over 1730m in a 2yo F on March 25 at $4. Nicely draw and expected to run well.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 08/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mitch Chapple | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/03/2026 | - | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 35.6L | $41.00 |
| 2/4 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | G K Chapple | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | G K Chapple | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grace Panella
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Two-year-old filly by A Rocknroll Dance out of Birubi Beach having her first start. Finished second at Newcastle in a trial on June 24 over 1609m. Placed in a recent trial and a bold showing is expected.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 08/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Matthew Harding | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 24/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | M G Harding | 0 |
| 10.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | G A Harding | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Daniel Morgan | 0 |
| 38L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | G A Harding | 0 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 29/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | G A Harding | 0 |
| 27.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Daniel Carmody
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Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track was 2nd-3.82 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Gordons Ghost (1:57.80) on July 3 at $41. Before that, 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 21 m by Gordons Ghost (1:55.30) in 2yo on June 26 at $81. Can do much better.
Last Starts 9 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 | 7 | 2YO | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Daniel Carmody | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mark Callaghan | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 21.5L | $81.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/06/2026 | 4 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Carmody | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $81.00 |
| 10/10 | 15/06/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Bourke | 1:55.3 | 7 |
| 181.8L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/06/2026 | 21 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Bourke | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $17.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Daniel Carmody | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 11/05/2026 | 24 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Andrew Bourke | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/5 | 06/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Daniel Carmody | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Darren Grant
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Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track was 6th-10.93 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Gordons Ghost (1:57.80) on July 3 at $71. Two runs back 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track was 4th-8.94 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Candy Girl Marley (1:58.80) in 2yo on May 11 at $51. Prefer others.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 03/07/2026 | 53 | 2YO | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | D J Grant | 1:57.8 | 8 |
| 15.7L | $71.00 |
| 1/6 | 24/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | D J Grant | 0 |
| 10.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 11/05/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | D J Grant | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 19.3L | $51.00 |
| 2/5 | 06/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | D J Grant | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
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Two-year-old gelding by Follow The Stars out of London Delight on debut. Finished third in a trial on July 1 at Maitland over 1648m. Not far away in a recent trial and looks set to run well.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Brad Elder | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 24/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lleyton Green
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Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at Menangle was 8th-12.82 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Swinging Queen (1:55.50) in 2yo F on June 13 at $126. At her previous start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 35 m by Peachesncream (1:55.80) in 2yo F on June 2 at $41. Expecting a better run this time.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 13/06/2026 | 11 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $126.00 |
| 8/10 | 02/06/2026 | - | No NR | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:55.8 | 8 |
| 34.5L | $41.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Lleyton Green | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Lleyton Green | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Formosa
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Two-year-old gelding lining up for the second time. At debut 10th (Fr6) over 1609m after racing wide at this track beaten 30 m by Gordons Ghost (1:57.80) on July 3 at $34. Others rate better.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 03/07/2026 | - | 2YO | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 1:57.8 | 6 |
| 31.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/6 | 24/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 16.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 10/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
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Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing fourth behind Kojax at this track over 1609m in a 2yo on June 1 at $2.60. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Born To Ravish at Penrith over 1720m on July 2 at $7.50. Nice effort last time. Can continue the progressive form.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 02/07/2026 | 31 | 2YO | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 01/06/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 7.7L | $2.60 |
| 1/7 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 41.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Xuereb
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First up. At the last run he 7th (Fr2) over 1730m after showing early pace at Bathurst, beaten 35 m by Take The Miki (2:03.60) in 2yo CG on March 20 at $26. Expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 06/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/10 | 20/03/2026 | 13 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Nathan Xuereb | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 36.6L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/03/2026 | 15 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Nathan Xuereb | 1:54.2 | 6 |
| 15.6L | $126.00 |
| 1/7 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Nathan Xuereb | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 20/02/2026 | - | No NR | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Nathan Xuereb | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 38.7L | $10.00 |

Driver: Cooper Griffiths
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Resumes. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into fifth after a quick start, behind Hungry Bear at this track over 1609m in a 2yo on March 28 at $7.50. Looks all set for a bright return.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 08/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Blake Hughes | 0 |
| 48.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Brad Elder | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 21.1L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 19/03/2026 | - | 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $9.50 |
| 1/4 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
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Two-year-old filly lining up for the second time. At debut was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track was 9th-17.21 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Gordons Ghost (1:57.80) on July 3 at $34. This looks a far sterner test.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 03/07/2026 | - | 2YO | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 18.7L | $34.00 |
| 5/6 | 24/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Blake Hughes | 0 |
| 17.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 10/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | D A Payne | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 |