Newcastle Race 2 - Ave Technologies Pac
LEOTA (1) returns after producing some good results when racing in Brisbane last campaign. Readied with two trials and has recorded a win and a placing in two fresh attempts. The ace draw gives her every chance to add to that record. Stablemate MATTEO (3) resumes from a spell of four months after he too raced in Queensland last campaign. Has trialled and should enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. BETWEEN DECKS (5) is better placed after tackling a handy line-up at Menangle last start Saturday and was going well prior including a win at Bathurst last month. FRANKIROMAR (4) will be fitter for recent racing so can show more.

Driver: John Kershaw
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Returns after three-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into sixth after being driven well back, behind Kash Fund at Albion Park over 1660m on June 11 at $5. Gets the ace draw so can open the campaign with a win.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 09/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | David Moran | 0 |
| 44.6L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 15/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 20.9L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 11/06/2026 | 7 | Up to 3 LTW | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:53.7 | 6 |
| 15.4L | $5.00 |
| 5/9 | 04/06/2026 | 7 | Up to 3 LTW | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:56.2 | 7 |
| 4.9L | $12.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/05/2026 | 6 | Up to 3 LTW | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:54.9 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 22/05/2026 | 8 | No NR | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:55.3 | 7 |
| 21.2L | $26.00 |
| 10/10 | 14/05/2026 | 14 | Up to 3 LTW | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:54.4 | 6 |
| 38.9L | $31.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/04/2026 | 6 | Up to 3 LTW | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.15 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
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Began his campaign last start running was well back in the run when 10th (Fr3) over 2030m after being wide early at this track beaten 15 m by Perfectdelight (2:26.80) on September 11 at $81. Improver.
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 | 11/09/2026 | 69 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Laura Osborn | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 15.5L | $81.00 |
| 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 |
| 4/6 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Laura Osborn | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
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First up. At the last run he 8th (Sr3) over 1780m at Redcliffe beaten 17 m by Tralee Snickas (2:07.40) in 3yo+ on May 27 at $13. Expecting a bright return to the track.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 09/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | David Moran | 0 |
| 22.1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 27/05/2026 | 11 | NR up to 70 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 17.6L | $13.00 |
| 9/9 | 16/05/2026 | 15 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 23.8L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 01/05/2026 | 9 | NR 55 to 65 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:54.6 | 6 |
| 21.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/9 | 22/04/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 65 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $9.50 |
| 1/9 | 15/04/2026 | 8 | Up to 3 LTW | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Fast | Leonard Cain | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.40 |
| 5/8 | 07/04/2026 | 11 | wins | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:52.1 | 7 |
| 11.9L | $34.00 |
| 3/4 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 20.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
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Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr5) over 2030m at this track beaten 9 m by Perfectdelight (2:26.80) on September 11 at $26. At the run before 7th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Manhatten Chick (1:56.70) on September 4 at $5. Fitter for recent racing so can show more.
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 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Mark Callaghan | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $26.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Robert Morris
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Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr8) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 10 m by Ethans Revenge (1:54.10) in 3yo on September 12 at $61. Before that, 4th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early speed at Penrith beaten 6 m by Sunset Stride (2:04.00) on September 3 at $3.10. Better placed than last start and definitely worth another chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 12/09/2026 | 9 | NMT1W20 0K stake/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:54.1 | 8 |
| 10.4L | $61.00 |
| 4/9 | 03/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $3.10 |
| 2/10 | 28/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.3 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 19/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $21.00 |
| 2/10 | 13/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 9/10 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.9 | 7 |
| 12.2L | $9.50 |
| 1/7 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Kerryann Morris | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Kerryann Morris | 0 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
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Last start 7th (Fr6) over 2030m after showing early pace at this track beaten 7 m by Perfectdelight (2:26.80) on September 11 at $23. At his previous start 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. Deserves 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $23.00 |
| 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 |
| 1/8 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 14.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cooper Griffiths
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Good run when beaten by 6 m finishing fourth after showing early speed, behind Manhatten Chick at this track over 1609m on September 4 at $11. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing second behind Perfectdelight at this track over 2030m on September 11 at $26. Draws wide but is working up to a win.
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 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joe Taaffe | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $26.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Joshua Gallagher
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Didn't do much last start, 10th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, well beaten by Sunset Stride (1:54.80) on August 28 at $16. Before that 10th (Sr1) over 1720m at Penrith, at the bell was 6th-8.93 beaten 8 m by Time To Dance (2:05.20) on August 13 at $21. Not keen.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 28/08/2026 | 15 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 152.2L | $16.00 |
| 10/10 | 13/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $21.00 |
| 6/10 | 07/08/2026 | 15 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:54.4 | 4 |
| 10.7L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 23/07/2026 | 13 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $4.60 |
| 5/10 | 10/07/2026 | 15 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:53.6 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $2.40 |
| 8/10 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | W | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 40.6L | $15.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Sebastian Piltz | 0 |
| 38.4L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Abby Sanderson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Formosa
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Last start won by 1.5 m (Sr2) at this track (2:27.10) beating Upstream in 4yo+ on September 11 at $10. Going well but place best 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $12,240.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/10 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:58.6 | 7 |
| 1.1L | $8.50 |
| 8/10 | 28/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:56.4 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 54 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Brad Elder | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 31.5L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/08/2026 | 28 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $34.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Aaron Garaty
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Failed to impress last start; was well back in the run when 7th (Fr7) over 2030m at this track beaten 10 m by Cheddar Valley (2:27.10) in 4yo+ on September 11 at $19. Showed ability the outing before when he posted a big 4.5 m win as favourite (Fr2) at this track (2:27.90) beating Upstream in 4yo+ on September 4 at $3.40. Maybe a place.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $12,240.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:56.6 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $19.00 |
| 1/9 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $3.40 |
| 5/10 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $26.00 |
| 8/9 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | 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 |
| 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 |