Newcastle Race 3 - Modwood - Australian Made For Australian Conditions Pace
MANHATTEN CHICK (6) has been racing well of late. Finished second at her latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 3.5 metres. Good enough to win a race of this calibre. ROCKIN BULL (10) finished third last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 3.5 metres, after also filling a minor placing at the previous appearance over 1720m at Penrith. Drawn to enjoy a nice run, with luck possibly playing a role at some point. Primary contender if he is at his best. IRE OF THE DRAGON (1) is in the mix following a fifth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track. AVENGER NZ (5) is worth some thought after his last-start fourth over 1609m at this track on August 7.

Driver: Rodney Atkins
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Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Backing up quickly after was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Maywyns Mighty Mac (1:57.50) on August 10 at $8. At the previous start 8th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 17 m by Soho Piastri (1:52.90) on August 7 at $23. Draws the pegs and can bounce back.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 10/08/2026 | 3 | NR up to 54 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:57.5 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $8.00 |
| 8/9 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 17.9L | $23.00 |
| 5/10 | 31/07/2026 | 4 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $51.00 |
| 2/9 | 27/07/2026 | 3 | NR up to 54 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $23.00 |
| 3/5 | 02/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | R J Vernon | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 07/06/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | P T Salathiel | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dan Morgan
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Comments
4th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Half Holiday (1:54.40) on August 7 at $18. Before that 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 5th-7.59 beaten 8 m by D J Rock (1:54.40) on July 24 at $16. Unlikely to threaten.
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 | 07/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $18.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $16.00 |
| 5/10 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $41.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Mason Bigeni
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Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 10 m by Vintage Edition (1:55.90) on August 7 at $26. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 16 m by Pet Kitty (1:58.30) on July 31 at $23. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mason Bigeni | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mason Bigeni | 1:58.3 | 7 |
| 16.7L | $23.00 |
| 1/7 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mason Bigeni | 1:56.8 | 7 |
| 2.4L | $6.00 |
| 7/9 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mason Bigeni | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $16.00 |
| 10/10 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 54 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Declan Murphy | 1:57.2 | 7 |
| 15.7L | $9.50 |
| 9/9 | 26/06/2026 | 238 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 8.4L | $34.00 |
| 3/4 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Mitch Chapple | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 16/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | J Conolly | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
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Comments
Last start 8th (Fr5) over 2030m at this track was 4th-10.17 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Pops Joy (2:27.70) on July 17 at $14. At his previous start good run when 3rd (Fr5) over 2030m after being wide early at this track, beaten 20 m by Lewie Kelly (2:25.60) on July 10 at $23. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $14.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 20.7L | $23.00 |
| 2/10 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 54 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 26/06/2026 | 21 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:56.3 | 8 |
| 8.6L | $61.00 |
| 6/10 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 29/05/2026 | 1 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $23.00 |
| 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: Cooper Griffiths
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 12 m by Soho Piastri (1:52.90) on August 7 at $9.50. Two runs back won by 2.5 m when driven back in the field, (Fr4) held up early, at Tamworth (1:56.70) beating Coral Cays in on July 30 at $12 at the bell was 6th-7.17. Major player on best form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 07/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:52.9 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/9 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $12.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 62 | $10,000.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 8.2L | $6.00 |
| 9/10 | 17/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 62 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 13.2L | $26.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Declan Murphy
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Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing fourth after being driven well back, behind Pet Kitty at this track over 1609m on July 31 at $3.10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Half Holiday at this track over 1609m on August 7 at $4. Winning prospects.
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 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $4.00 |
| 4/9 | 31/07/2026 | 13 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 7.2L | $3.10 |
| 8/10 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Lleyton Green | 1:51.8 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $51.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/07/2026 | 35 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Lleyton Green | 1:52.7 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $51.00 |
| 3/4 | 24/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | M G Harding | 0 |
| 4.9L | $0.00 | |
| 0/9 | 06/06/2026 | 21 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:52.8 | 5 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 9/9 | 16/05/2026 | 176 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | M G Harding | 1:50.9 | 6 |
| 28.1L | $34.00 |
| 2/5 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | G A Harding | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
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Comments
Failed to impress last start; was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr7) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 15 m by Buzz Bomb (1:50.50) in 4yo+ on August 8 at $19. Showed ability the run before when she posted a big 5 m win when driven back in the field, (Fr8) held up early, at Menangle (1:52.30) beating Has The Courage in on July 28 at $10 at the bell was 8th-15.33. Capable of more than she has shown recently. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 08/08/2026 | 11 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:50.5 | 7 |
| 15.3L | $19.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/07/2026 | 11 | NR up to 59 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:52.3 | 8 |
| 4.9L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $2.30 |
| 9/10 | 10/07/2026 | 399 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:52.4 | 2 |
| 27.9L | $4.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Robert Morris
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Comments
Seven-year-old mare showed improvement last time. 2nd (Sr2) over 1609m after being wide early at this track, beaten 2.25 m by Vintage Edition (1:55.90) on August 7 at $26. The run before was not as impressive when beaten by 7 m finishing fourth behind Til Heavens Rockn at Penrith over 1720m on July 30 at $7.50. Not as keen on her chances in this line-up.
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 | 07/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 59 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $7.50 |
| 9/10 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:58.1 | 6 |
| 17.2L | $51.00 |
| 5/10 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Lochie Painting | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $17.00 |
| 9/9 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | W | Lochie Painting | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 14.4L | $41.00 |
| 2/9 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 15/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | N A Day | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tyler Miles
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Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1980m at Tamworth, beaten 6 m by Jayjaybenny (2:24.90) on August 6 at $16. Two runs back 5th (Fr3) over 1980m after showing early pace at Tamworth, at the bell was 4th-7.43 beaten 12 m by Jayjaybenny (2:23.80) on July 23 at $15. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 06/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $16.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Kirra Langelaar | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 09/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $7.50 |
| 10/10 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 1:52.7 | 8 |
| 18.1L | $101.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 20.5L | $31.00 |
| 2/4 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Chloe Formosa | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Seaton Grima
Stats
Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 5 m finishing third behind Til Heavens Rockn at Penrith over 1720m on July 30 at $3. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing third behind Half Holiday at this track over 1609m on August 7 at $6. Leading contender.
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 | 07/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 59 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $3.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:53.8 | 7 |
| 6.4L | $8.50 |
| 7/10 | 16/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 20.6L | $3.40 |
| 5/10 | 10/07/2026 | 8 | NR 59 to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $1.95 |
| 1/7 | 06/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Lucas Rando | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/10 | 02/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Ashleigh Delosa | 0 |
| 14.6L | $0.00 |