Newcastle Race 4 - Somerset Meats Waratah Heat
LITTLE DEMON (4) came from wider and finished third last start at this venue, beaten 3.5 metres. Gets his best draw since he won at this circuit and distance last month. Leading hope. RACING PAULA (1) has had a series of second row barriers, recording three straight placings at Tamworth before a midfield finish last time. Better served by this draw. YESNOMAYBESO (8) has finished only 3m from the winner when placed in his last two outings at this circuit and distance, the latest from this barrier. With luck he could break through. MISTER BRILLANTE (2) has drawn to advantage and could give backers a great sight.

Driver: Caitlin McElhinney
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr4) over 1980m at Tamworth was 9th-14.01 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Bat Matson (2:27.00) on July 9 at $15. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 1609m at Tamworth, at the bell was 5th-7.94 beaten 1.2 m by Jayjaybenny (1:55.50) on June 25 at $11. Should get her chance from the ace draw.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 09/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/10 | 25/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 11/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 28/05/2026 | 13 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | W | Tom Ison | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 10.7L | $2.80 |
| 8/9 | 15/05/2026 | 8 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:54.3 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $41.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/05/2026 | 63 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $5.00 |
| 2/4 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 10.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr2) over 1609m at Tamworth beaten 7 m by Tinny Mahoney (1:57.40) in 4yo+ on June 25 at $5. At the start before was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track was 8th-13.35 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Coral Cays (1:54.50) in 4yo+ on June 19 at $6. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 25/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $10,000.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $5.00 |
| 8/10 | 19/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:56.7 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $7.50 |
| 2/10 | 22/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:55.2 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $5.00 |
| 9/10 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 18.1L | $31.00 |
| 3/6 | 16/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Shane Harmey | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 09/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Holly Bigeni | 0 |
| 16.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Formosa
Stats
Comments
Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following June 26 run. Last start won by 2.25 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Tamworth (1:58.40) beating Phar Lume in on July 9 at $1.90 at the bell was leading 1.63. This race will be harder than that win. This looks a far sterner test.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 09/07/2026 | 13 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.90 |
| 10/10 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 15.7L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 19/06/2026 | 29 | NR up to 58 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:54.5 | 6 |
| 44.2L | $71.00 |
| 1/10 | 21/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.45 |
| 9/10 | 07/05/2026 | 13 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 30.9L | $7.00 |
| 10/10 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:53.9 | 4 |
| 32.2L | $19.00 |
| 1/5 | 17/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Chloe Formosa | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Anthony Varga | 0 |
| 10.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth after being driven well back, behind Whataboyjack at this track over 1609m on July 3 at $8.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing third behind Cote Dazur at this track over 2030m on July 10 at $18. Finds a winnable assignment.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR 59 to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.7 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $18.00 |
| 6/9 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:54.5 | 6 |
| 16.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/7 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $2.90 |
| 7/10 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Kirra Langelaar | 1:53.2 | 8 |
| 20.3L | $16.00 |
| 5/10 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 54 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | M N Bigeni | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $31.00 |
| 8/10 | 29/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:56.2 | 7 |
| 20.2L | $10.00 |
| 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: Unknown
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Comments
Didn't do much last start, was well back in the run when 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 25 m by Boulevardofdreams (1:52.40) on July 10 at $34. Before that was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr6) over 2030m after being wide early at this track was 10th-13.59 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Grumpyshannon (2:27.90) on July 3 at $7. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.4 | 7 |
| 25.3L | $34.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Dale Spencer
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Comments
Seven-year-old entire showed improvement last time. Won by 5 m as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at this track (1:55.20) beating Wallaroy Boy in on July 13 at $3.30 at the bell was 3rd-10.76. The run before was not as impressive when beaten by 3.5 m finishing fifth after showing early speed, behind Rocknroll Rocket at this track over 1609m on July 10 at $5. Prefer to watch at this level.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 13/07/2026 | 3 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Dale Spencer | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $3.30 |
| 5/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Dale Spencer | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $5.00 |
| 8/9 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Dale Spencer | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 26/06/2026 | 11 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Dale Spencer | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 15/06/2026 | 147 | NR 44 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Dale Spencer | 1:53.1 | 1 |
| 15.2L | $17.00 |
| 2/5 | 10/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Dale Spencer | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Dale Spencer | 0 |
| 28L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 19/01/2026 | 4 | NR 47 to 49 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Dale Spencer | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $14.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was well back in the run when 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 9 m by Bling The Kash (1:53.80) on July 4 at $9.50. Showed ability the race before when she won by a neck after showing early speed, (Fr4) at this track (1:54.50) beating Bling The Kash in 4yo+ on June 19 at $16 at the bell was 5th-8.01. One of the chances.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 04/07/2026 | 15 | 4YO and older | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.8 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 19/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 58 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $16.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Mitch Chapple | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $26.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | W | Jemma Coney | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 21/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $14.00 |
| 5/9 | 07/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $3.80 |
| 2/4 | 18/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Stuart Glasby | 0 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Stuart Glasby | 0 |
| 76.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Good performance when beaten by 3 m finishing second behind Rainbowsend at this track over 1609m on July 3 at $3.40. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Mister Cheese at this track over 1609m on July 10 at $9.50. Going along well. Working towards a win.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Declan Murphy | 1:53.6 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $9.50 |
| 2/9 | 03/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Lucas Rando | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $3.40 |
| 9/10 | 25/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | W | Vaughan Duncan | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 49.4L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 14.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/10 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Miles | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $6.00 |
| 5/9 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 9.7L | $51.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Aaron Garaty | 0 |
| 4.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 19/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Aaron Garaty | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grace Panella
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Mister Cheese (1:53.60) on July 10 at $18. Two runs back ran on from midfield and won by a head (Fr2) at this track (2:26.70) beating Melfield Soryt in on June 26 at $51 at the bell was 7th-16.47. Needs to do more. Not keen.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:53.6 | 6 |
| 32.4L | $18.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $51.00 |
| 9/9 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 25.1L | $5.00 |
| 5/10 | 11/06/2026 | 32 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $13.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/05/2026 | 16 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ouyen | 2040m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 15.7L | $13.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/04/2026 | 45 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $41.00 |
| 2/6 | 24/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | G R Sugars | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dan Morgan
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing fourth behind Grumpyshannon at this track over 2030m on July 3 at $11. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second behind Lewie Kelly at this track over 2030m on July 10 at $31. Go well.
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 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Daniel Morgan | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 18.1L | $31.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 54 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Daniel Morgan | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $4.20 |
| 5/10 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $8.50 |
| 8/10 | 22/05/2026 | 70 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Daniel Morgan | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 11/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Daniel Morgan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 2 m when driven back in the field, (Fr4) held up early, at Tamworth (1:57.20) beating Cinnamon in on July 9 at $4 at the bell was 7th-8.65. May overcome the awkward draw to score again.
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 | 09/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |
| 7/10 | 03/07/2026 | 4 | NR up to 54 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Joe Taaffe | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/06/2026 | 3 | NR up to 54 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/9 | 26/06/2026 | 11 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | D J Elder | 1:52.9 | 4 |
| 10.7L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/06/2026 | 4 | NR 50 to 54 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 12.4L | $5.00 |
| 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 |