Newcastle Race 2 - Somerset Meats Pace
PERFECTDELIGHT (1) hasn't raced since tackling the good fillies in the Queensland Oaks but has been kept up to the mark with a trial win. Went into the Brisbane carnival off a win at Menangle so is well placed at this level and should get every chance from the ace draw. SILENT FEARS (4) did a good job to come from the outside barrier for third here last week. That was his second outing off a let-up so he should be further improved and is better served by a lower draw. FRANKIROMAR (5) will be fitter for two starts off a spell. Came from the back row in both of those so can do better returning to the front line. GRUMPYSHANNON (6) was returning off a let-up last week so could progress off that.

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start 11th (Sr1) over 2138m at Albion Park, beaten 40 m by Ripples (2:29.90) in 3yo G1 on July 18 at $41. Before that, 4th (Fr3) over 2138m after showing early pace at Albion Park, beaten 5.5 m by Ripples (2:30.50) on July 4 at $10. Smart filly who is drawn to win.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 02/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Kerryann Morris | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 | |
| 11/12 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | Fillies No NR | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:52.8 | 1 |
| 37.9L | $41.00 |
| 4/12 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | 3YO Fillies | $26,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:53.3 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 20/06/2026 | 18 | No NR | $52,000.00 | Redcliffe | 2280m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 26.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.0 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $1.55 |
| 2/10 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.6 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $1.40 |
| 2/9 | 12/05/2026 | 17 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:51.8 | 9 |
| 1.7L | $1.65 |
| 2/10 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dan Morgan
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 2030m at this track, beaten 6 m by Rudy Gee (2:24.70) on August 28 at $23. At the start before was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track was 6th-11.15 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Half Holiday (1:54.00) on August 21 at $7. May be competitive from a low draw.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $23.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | 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 |
| 2/7 | 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: Laura Osborn
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he won by 1.4 m after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Menangle (1:53.80) beating Beancounter in on July 4 at $21 at the bell was 2nd-1.56. Keep safe fresh.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 26/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Laura Osborn | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 04/07/2026 | 8 | 4YO and older | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:53.8 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:52.9 | 3 |
| 19.4L | $12.00 |
| 2/10 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Osborn | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/06/2026 | 22 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Laura Osborn | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 17.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/05/2026 | 20 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $2.60 |
| 8/9 | 01/05/2026 | 11 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Laura Osborn | 1:53.7 | 5 |
| 22.6L | $31.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Laura Osborn | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 10 m finishing sixth behind Spirit King at this track over 1609m on August 28 at $2.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Manhatten Chick at this track over 1609m on September 4 at $4.80. Draws lower so can make an impact again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:56.7 | 8 |
| 5.6L | $4.80 |
| 6/10 | 28/08/2026 | 62 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.3 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $2.70 |
| 4/4 | 19/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | J Cassar | 0 |
| 51.6L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 27/06/2026 | 15 | NMT3Ws/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:51.9 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.4 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $1.60 |
| 3/9 | 22/05/2026 | 11 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.1 | 8 |
| 14.9L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Manhatten Chick (1:56.70) on September 4 at $5. The run before 5th (Sr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 7 m by Sunset Stride (1:54.80) on August 28 at $4. May be ready to show more third up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/08/2026 | 83 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $4.00 |
| 3/4 | 19/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 45.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 06/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Bourke | 1:52.4 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $3.90 |
| 1/10 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Bourke | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $1.75 |
| 1/9 | 22/05/2026 | 133 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Bourke | 1:56.9 | 8 |
| 12.0L | $1.55 |
| 1/7 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Andrew Bourke | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 09/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Bourke | 1:54.9 | 5 |
| 74.3L | $3.30 |

Driver: Brad Elder
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 2030m on July 3. Last time out was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 11 m by Manhatten Chick (1:56.70) on September 4 at $8. This looks a suitable assignment.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 04/09/2026 | 55 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 11.9L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 26/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Brad Elder | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 11/07/2026 | 8 | NMT1W/20 0K/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Brad Elder | 1:53.3 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $34.00 |
| 1/10 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 54 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 1:57.2 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/7 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:53.5 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $8.00 |
| 8/9 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:53.4 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $26.00 |
| 2/9 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 14.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cooper Griffiths
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was well back in the run when 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 7th-11.96 beaten 8 m by Penurious (1:54.30) in 4yo+ on September 5 at $16. Showed ability the race before when he won by 3 m when driven back in the field, (Fr8) held up early, at this track (1:54.20) beating Surf Ace in on August 28 at $81. Others better.
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 | 05/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:54.3 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $16.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:54.2 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $81.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Brad Elder | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.30 |
| 2/9 | 14/08/2026 | 4 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $17.00 |
| 1/10 | 10/08/2026 | 3 | NR up to 54 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.33 |
| 4/9 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $4.20 |
| 4/4 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 2044m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kirra Langelaar
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track beaten a head by D J Rock (1:54.00) on September 4 at $26. Two runs back 4th (Sr1) over 2030m at this track was 5th-12.89 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Louise Luck (2:28.10) on August 21 at $6. Not easy from this draw.
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 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $6.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:54.6 | 7 |
| 13.1L | $4.60 |
| 1/10 | 07/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Kirra Langelaar | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 13.2L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/07/2026 | 4 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kirra Langelaar | 1:54.5 | 7 |
| 15.7L | $14.00 |
| 1/5 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Georgia Young | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joe Taaffe
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track beaten 6 m by Manhatten Chick (1:56.70) on September 4 at $11. At her previous start solid effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 1.75 m by Sunset Stride (1:54.80) on August 28 at $14. Looking elsewhere.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $14.00 |
| 6/7 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jai Meikle | 1:54.0 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $12.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Blake Hughes
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 7 m by D J Rock (1:54.00) on September 4 at $15. Two runs back 10th (Fr8) over 1609m after being wide early at this track beaten 24 m by Vintage Edition (1:55.90) on August 7 at $18. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
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 | 04/09/2026 | 28 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:54.0 | 5 |
| 7.7L | $15.00 |
| 10/10 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:55.9 | 8 |
| 24.7L | $18.00 |
| 3/8 | 31/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $7.50 |
| 7/10 | 21/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:52.9 | 9 |
| 9.5L | $34.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/07/2026 | 3 | NR up to 54 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Kirra Langelaar | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 1/9 | 10/07/2026 | 15 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Kirra Langelaar | 1:56.7 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $19.00 |
| 4/5 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 38.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 18/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | M K Sullivan | 0 |
| 10.4L | $0.00 |