Newcastle Race 3 - Rippit Golf Pace
LETSSTARTINHEAVEN (3) was a beaten favourite but still produced a strong performance when he led and battled on bravely to just miss out at Goulburn on Monday. Has the speed to take advantage of this lower draw and looks to be in the right race to find the winners' list. HEIDSIECK NZ (6) resumes after closing his last prep with a solid fifth at Menangle in May and placed in his previous two outings there. Readied with two trials and is expected to perform well. WALTER WARLOCK (9) drops back in grade on the last two attempts. Won here prior and draws for a trail. GO AWAY AGAIN (10) may need some luck from this draw but was going well before the last attempt including a Penrith win last month.

Driver: Nathan Xuereb
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Comments
Last start 7th (Sr2) over 1720m at Penrith beaten 21 m by Sunset Stride (2:04.00) on September 3 at $34. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr4) over 2125m after showing early speed and racing wide at Penrith was 6th-9.22 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Major Art (2:34.50) on August 27 at $13. Has the inside draw but needs to lift.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Klayton Bigeni | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 21.1L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/08/2026 | 12 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $26.00 |
| 8/9 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $15.00 |
| 10/10 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Klayton Bigeni | 1:55.1 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $81.00 |
| 6/10 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 12.7L | $4.60 |
| 4/4 | 12/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Nathan Xuereb | 0 |
| 13.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 09/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | N S Xuereb | 0 |
| 12.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joe Taaffe
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Comments
Last start 8th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by D J Rock (1:54.00) on September 4 at $7.50. Before that, 8th (Fr8) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 9 m by Sunset Stride (1:54.80) on August 28 at $21. Draws better but improvement is needed.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $7.50 |
| 8/10 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:54.8 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joe Taaffe | 1:52.2 | 5 |
| 20.8L | $81.00 |
| 9/10 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joe Taaffe | 1:51.5 | 2 |
| 34.4L | $41.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:52.9 | 5 |
| 11.6L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $3.50 |
| 2/4 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 02/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Emmett Brosnan | 0 |
| 8.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Seaton Grima
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Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow third behind Rudy Gee at Goulburn over 1710m last start. Before that was beaten at Menangle over 1609m same class on August 4. Draws well and has strong claims.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 07/09/2026 | 34 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:54.2 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.50 |
| 3/7 | 02/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 26/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 77.8L | $0.00 | |
| 99/10 | 04/08/2026 | 25 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:50.5 | 7 |
| 0.0L | $2.40 |
| 8/10 | 10/07/2026 | 13 | No NR | $11,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 16.7L | $6.50 |
| 7/11 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:54.6 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 20/06/2026 | 21 | No NR | $52,000.00 | Redcliffe | 2280m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 18.3L | $19.00 |
| 5/12 | 30/05/2026 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Alex Ashwood | 1:53.0 | 1 |
| 18.7L | $34.00 |

Driver: Grace Panella
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Comments
10-year-old mare showed improvement last start. 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, beaten a head by Manhatten Chick (1:56.70) on September 4 at $10. The run before was not as impressive when well beaten into seventh behind Spirit King at this track over 1609m on August 28 at $14. Not likely to threaten this time.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/08/2026 | 3 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jai Meikle | 1:53.3 | 5 |
| 14.9L | $14.00 |
| 7/9 | 25/08/2026 | 18 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Blake Hughes | 1:53.6 | 6 |
| 19.8L | $41.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:52.9 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Kirra Langelaar | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Kirra Langelaar | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $16.00 |
| 3/3 | 16/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Sebastian Piltz | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 04/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | S L Piltz | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
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Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 10 m by Action Major (1:52.60) on September 4 at $51. Can go well.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mark Callaghan | 1:52.6 | 7 |
| 10.4L | $51.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.4 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $18.00 |
| 3/10 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.2 | 2 |
| 14.7L | $21.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.6 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $31.00 |
| 4/9 | 24/07/2026 | 27 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Mark Callaghan | 1:54.9 | 6 |
| 8.7L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 27/06/2026 | 8 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:51.2 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $18.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 14/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
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Returns after three-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when beaten by 4.5 m finishing fifth behind Demon Blue at Menangle over 1609m on May 26 at $11. Likely to be primed for a big return.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 02/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 17.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 19/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 26/05/2026 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.6 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:50.9 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $6.50 |
| 3/10 | 09/05/2026 | 8 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.8 | 4 |
| 7.7L | $31.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 69 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.9 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 25/04/2026 | 11 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:50.9 | 10 |
| 15.8L | $101.00 |
| 4/10 | 14/04/2026 | 7 | NR 67 to 71 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:51.4 | 6 |
| 8.1L | $4.40 |

Driver: Michelle Neilson
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr5) over 2030m at this track beaten 16 m by Rudy Gee (2:24.70) on August 28 at $15. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 23 m by Springfield Affair (1:52.20) on August 21 at $101. Not going well enough.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 16.3L | $15.00 |
| 7/10 | 21/08/2026 | 204 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:52.2 | 4 |
| 23.9L | $101.00 |
| 2/4 | 12/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Daniel Morgan | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Andrew Bourke | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 29/01/2026 | 66 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 36.0L | $10.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/11/2025 | 11 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:52.9 | 8 |
| 10.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/10 | 13/11/2025 | 26 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.60 |
| 5/10 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $26.00 |

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m after racing wide at this track beaten 11 m by Action Major (1:52.60) on September 4 at $7. Before that, 5th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was leading 2.27 beaten 8 m by Little Demon (1:53.60) on August 7 at $8.50. Drops in grade so is certainly worth another chance.
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 | 04/09/2026 | 28 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.6 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/7 | 07/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Geoffrey Dorn | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 24/07/2026 | 63 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:53.8 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $3.40 |
| 1/5 | 15/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Geoffrey Dorn | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.0 | 6 |
| 15.2L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 15/05/2026 | 13 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $3.30 |
| 11/12 | 02/05/2026 | 15 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 49.2L | $81.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Geoffrey Dorn | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr3) over 1609m after racing wide at this track beaten 16 m by Happy Too Ya (1:52.70) on September 4 at $3.10. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track beaten a neck by Spunkys Gotsecrets (1:52.40) on August 28 at $5.50. Better run anticipated this time.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:52.7 | 3 |
| 16.1L | $3.10 |
| 2/10 | 28/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.4 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 20/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.3 | 4 |
| 8.7L | $2.40 |
| 3/10 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Lucas Rando | 1:51.5 | 4 |
| 15.1L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 04/08/2026 | 11 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:50.5 | 2 |
| 11.7L | $12.00 |
| 1/9 | 29/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 | |
| 99/10 | 24/07/2026 | 1 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jai Meikle | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 0.0L | $11.00 |
| 7/9 | 24/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Lochie Painting | 0 |
| 20.1L | $0.00 |