Newcastle Race 1 - Garrards Horse And Hound Pace
ULTIMATE RHAPSODY (8) scored last time out by 1.5 metres at this track over 1609m after an encouraging minor placing the start before. Interesting to see what unfolds from this wide draw. Taking on a better field but he is up to the task. MANHATTEN CHICK (5) was in the money at this track two runs ago before having her colours lowered at her latest appearance over 2030m at this track, beaten 10 metres. Forgive that last effort. Good enough to win a race of this calibre. HALF HOLIDAY (4) is hard to overlook after scoring first-up last start by 3.5 metres at this track over 1609m. MAJOR AUSTIN (2) is in the mix after turning in a better effort last start to finish second at Penrith over 1720m.

Driver: Robert Morris
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Two Cracked Corn (1:54.60) in M on August 14 at $14. Two runs back won by a nose when driven back in the field, (Fr8) held up early, at this track (1:56.90) beating Slick And Suave in on August 7 at $4.60. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher 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 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:54.6 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/08/2026 | 11 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.9 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $4.60 |
| 3/10 | 27/07/2026 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 7.9L | $7.50 |
| 4/10 | 21/07/2026 | 8 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:52.6 | 2 |
| 13.9L | $81.00 |
| 5/8 | 13/07/2026 | 227 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Kerryann Morris | 0 |
| 31L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Lucas Rando | 0 |
| 41.9L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 28/11/2025 | 15 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 28.8L | $10.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into third behind Cohen The Red at Bathurst over 1730m in a 3yo on August 5 at $21. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing second behind Bellamys Blast at Penrith over 1720m in a 3yo on August 13 at $8. Winning claims.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 13/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 05/08/2026 | 13 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 24.2L | $21.00 |
| 2/10 | 23/07/2026 | 13 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.4 | 2 |
| 5.7L | $6.00 |
| 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 |
| 2/6 | 27/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 29/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 31L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dan Morgan
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Comments
Last start 2nd (Fr2) over 2030m at this track, beaten 2.75 m by Rockin Bull (2:25.70) on August 14 at $15. Two runs back 4th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Half Holiday (1:54.40) on August 7 at $18. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Daniel Morgan | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $15.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Cooper Griffiths
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Comments
Last start posted a big 3.5 m win when quickly away, (Fr1) at this track (1:54.40) beating Manhatten Chick in on August 7 at $7. Should prove very hard to beat again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 07/08/2026 | 294 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Grant | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $7.00 |
| 1/5 | 29/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Matthew Grant | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 17/10/2025 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | M K Grant | 1:57.1 | 7 |
| 54.9L | $2.70 |
| 5/7 | 07/10/2025 | 11 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:50.3 | 2 |
| 24.4L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/09/2025 | 20 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:51.2 | 5 |
| 19.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/09/2025 | 12 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:50.6 | 5 |
| 19.6L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/08/2025 | 10 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:54.5 | 8 |
| 6.7L | $21.00 |
| 1/6 | 16/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | D J Grant | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Zara Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr6) over 2030m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 10 m by Rockin Bull (2:25.70) on August 14 at $2.70. Before that, a good run despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 3.5 m by Half Holiday (1:54.40) on August 7 at $4. Expected to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Declan Murphy | 1:55.5 | 6 |
| 10.7L | $2.70 |
| 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 |
| 2/5 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | G A Harding | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
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Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Sr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten a head by Maywyns Mighty Mac (1:57.50) on August 10 at $5. Among the chances.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 10/08/2026 | 10 | NR up to 54 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:54.9 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $51.00 |
| 2/9 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Mollly Ison | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 7/9 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 19.8L | $7.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/5 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Andrew Bourke | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | John Justice | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jai Meikle
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr6) over 1609m after racing wide at this track, beaten 14 m by Half Holiday (1:54.40) on August 7 at $11. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 7 m by Caulonia Courage (1:53.90) on July 31 at $6. Wait until the form picks up.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:54.4 | 6 |
| 14.6L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 7.7L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:53.8 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $11.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jai Meikle | 1:57.1 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $14.00 |
| 4/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR 59 to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Jai Meikle | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $23.00 |
| 2/10 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 1/4 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 2044m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Fiona Schmetzer | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Formosa
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Comments
Last start won by 1.5 m as favourite (Fr1) at this track (1:56.20) beating Rocknroll Rocket in on July 17 at $2.10 at the bell was 3rd-4.85. Likely to measure up again.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 17/07/2026 | 4 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 3/8 | 13/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 54 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:55.4 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $9.50 |
| 7/8 | 29/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 54 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $7.50 |
| 10/10 | 19/06/2026 | 4 | NR up to 58 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:54.5 | 7 |
| 92.4L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/06/2026 | 17 | NR 50 to 54 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:54.1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |
| 6/10 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:53.9 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 9.8L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 12/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grace Panella
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr8) over 2030m at this track beaten 10 m by Rockin Bull (2:25.70) on August 14 at $18. Two runs back 2nd (Sr2) over 1609m after racing wide at this track, beaten 2.25 m by Vintage Edition (1:55.90) on August 7 at $26. Will not find this easy. This looks a far sterner test.
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 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:55.5 | 8 |
| 10.6L | $18.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Aaron Garaty
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 13 m by The Irish Eagle (1:54.10) on August 14 at $3.90. At the start before 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 8 m by Vintage Edition (1:55.90) on August 7 at $7. Can do much better.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:54.1 | 3 |
| 13.9L | $3.90 |
| 5/10 | 07/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 01/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 62 | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Jye Coney | 1:55.3 | 10 |
| 10.8L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $16.00 |
| 2/10 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:56.4 | 7 |
| 3.4L | $8.50 |
| 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 |
| 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 |