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Newcastle Race 5 - Nutrien Equine Nsw Breeders Challenge 2yo Colts And Geldings Heat - Round 1

SLIP SLIDNAWAY (2) kicked off his career in good style last week, drawing on the back row and working forward to sit outside the leader before sticking on to be beaten 1.1 metres as runner-up at Penrith. Much better served by this barrier and is open to natural improvement. MAXIMIAN (1) showed good improvement when fourth here last start, beaten less than 2 metres. Fitter again third-up and should enjoy a nice run from the ace draw. POPS HOLLAQUIN (5) broke on debut but improved for third to a top filly at Menangle last time out. Could take another step forward. ULTIMATE CRUSADER (7) draws wide but deserves respect after winning two of his three starts here off a spell, one of them from this barrier.

Race Time:9:55 AM

Friday, September 25, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:Clear

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Maximian (1)3932150x94

Trainer: Rickie Alchin (Menangle Park)12 mths 9: 1-1-2

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa

2 yo B C

Sire: CATTLEWASH (USA)

Dam: EUTROPIA (AUS)

Stats

Career9: 1-1-2

LTS$15,479.00

BMR1:56.38

TS3: 0-0-1

Win %11.11%

Place %44.44%

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track beaten 2 m by Ultimate Crusader (1:56.70) in 2yo on September 18 at $12. Before that, 9th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 15 m by Wildfire Stride (1:56.80) in 2yo on September 11 at $23. Rates highly. Strips fitter and from the pegs can progress.

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	18/09/2026	7	NR up to 55	$11,830.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Declan Murphy	1:56.7	4	1. Ultimate Crusader 2. Bettor Elements 3. Don Jacko	1.9L	$12.00
9/10	11/09/2026	104	NR up to 55	$15,300.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Declan Murphy	1:56.8	2	1. Wildfire Stride 2. Bandleader 3. Riseabovetherest	15.8L	$23.00
2/9	02/09/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Rickie Alchin		0	1. Don Hunter 2. Maximian 3. Kellys Commotion	20.6L	$0.00
2/6	26/08/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Rickie Alchin		0	1. Night Witch 2. Maximian 3. Shes A Hotshot	0.2L	$0.00
12/12	30/05/2026	8	No NR	$200,000.00	Wagga	1740m	Fast	Rickie Alchin	1:53.1	6	1. Smack Bang Bart 2. Cardigan Jem 3. Intemperance	34.9L	$151.00
5/11	22/05/2026	10	No NR	$11,830.00	Wagga	1740m	Fast	Rickie Alchin	1:53.7	1	1. Gocciadoro 2. Intemperance 3. Disturbance	8.2L	$61.00
1/6	12/05/2026	5	MAIDEN	$11,830.00	Menangle	1609m	Fast	Rickie Alchin	1:56.4	5	1. Maximian 2. Facet Prince 3. Night Witch	3.5L	$12.00
2/6	07/05/2026	7	MAIDEN	$11,830.00	Penrith	1720m	Fast	Rickie Alchin	2:01.9	2	1. Facet Prince 2. Maximian 3. Maverick	5.1L	$3.70

Slip Slidnaway (2)2

Trainer: Rickie Alchin (Menangle Park)12 mths 1: 0-1-0

Driver: Rickie Alchin

2 yo B C

Sire: HUNTSVILLE (USA)

Dam: SLIP SLOP SLAP (AUS)

Stats

Career1: 0-1-0

LTS$1,952.00

BMR

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %0.00%

Place %100.00%

Comments

Two-year-old colt lining up for the second time. At debut game effort when 2nd (Sr2) over 1720m after racing wide at Penrith was 2nd-0.27 at the bell, beaten 1.1 m by Pretty Privilege (2:07.20) in 2yo on September 17 at $3.20. Likely improver from a low draw.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/9	17/09/2026	-	MAIDEN	$11,830.00	Penrith	1720m	Fast	Rickie Alchin	1:59.0	2	1. Pretty Privilege 2. Slip Slidnaway 3. Blondie Bourne	1.1L	$3.20
2/10	09/09/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	R A Hunt		0	1. 0-Double It Helen 2. Pops Hollaquin 3. Slip Slidnaway	0.2L	$0.00
1/4	02/09/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Rickie Alchin		0	1. Slip Slidnaway 2. Don Jacko 3. Elle Aftermidnight	9L	$0.00

Pretty Reckless (3)79

Trainer: G A Harding (Bobs Farm)12 mths 2: 0-0-0

Driver: Blake Hughes

2 yo B C

Sire: A ROCKNROLL DANCE (USA)

Dam: PRETTY TREACHEROUS (AUS)

Stats

Career2: 0-0-0

LTS$460.00

BMR

TS2: 0-0-0

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Comments

Last start 9th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 55 m by Pretty Privilege (1:56.50) in 2yo on September 14 at $61. Two runs back was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 40 m by Wildfire Stride (1:53.10) in 2yo on August 31 at $51. Unlikely to threaten.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
9/10	14/09/2026	14	MAIDEN	$11,830.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Matthew Harding	1:56.5	1	1. Pretty Privilege 2. Ifsbutsandbilycans 3. Coolabah Bill	52.6L	$61.00
7/10	31/08/2026	-	MAIDEN	$11,830.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Matthew Harding	1:53.1	6	1. Wildfire Stride 2. Ifsbutsandbilycans 3. Benjiromar	42.2L	$51.00
5/5	19/08/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m	Good	Matthew Harding		0	1. Sylvia Kay NZ 2. Kycorden 3. Ultimate Crusader	20.1L	$0.00
5/6	05/08/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m	Good	Matthew Harding		0	1. Delaney NZ 2. Pippa Shannon 3. Dance With Me NZ	27.8L	$0.00

Hildebrand (4)567504

Trainer: D J Grant (Luskintyre)12 mths 6: 0-0-0

Driver: Matthew Grant

2 yo B C

Sire: TIGER TARA (NZ)

Dam: JODIE PODIE (AUS)

Stats

Career6: 0-0-0

LTS$2,369.00

BMR

TS6: 0-0-0

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track was 4th-9.39 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Pretty Privilege (1:56.50) in 2yo on September 14 at $26. Two runs back 10th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 22 m by Bandleader (1:54.80) in 2yo on September 4 at $61. Not on current form.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/10	14/09/2026	10	MAIDEN	$11,830.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	D J Grant	1:56.5	2	1. Pretty Privilege 2. Ifsbutsandbilycans 3. Coolabah Bill	7.2L	$26.00
10/10	04/09/2026	25	2 WINs	$11,830.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Matthew Grant	1:54.8	3	1. Bandleader 2. Changes 3. Delaney NZ	22.0L	$61.00
5/8	10/08/2026	10	MAIDEN	$11,830.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	D J Grant	1:58.6	5	1. Delaney NZ 2. Bandleader 3. Changes	16.0L	$51.00
7/7	31/07/2026	28	NR up to 58	$15,300.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	D J Grant	1:56.6	4	1. Gordons Ghost 2. Lochinvar Coogee 3. Mullum Sizzle	27.6L	$126.00
6/10	03/07/2026	53	2YO	$11,830.00	Newcastle	1609m	Neutral	D J Grant	1:57.8	8	1. Gordons Ghost 2. Mcweapon 3. Main Beach	15.7L	$71.00
1/6	24/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m	Good	D J Grant		0	1. Hildebrand 2. Birubi Boogie 3. Incredible Sammy	10.2L	$0.00
5/7	11/05/2026	-	MAIDEN	$11,830.00	Newcastle	1609m	Neutral	D J Grant	1:58.8	4	1. Candy Girl Marley 2. River Wash 3. Mcweapon	19.3L	$51.00
2/5	06/05/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Maitland	1648m	Good	D J Grant		0	1. Mondosi 2. Hildebrand 3. Cocteau Diamond	1L	$0.00

Pops Hollaquin (5)03

Trainer: Alistair Copps (Cranebrook)12 mths 2: 0-0-1

Driver: Joshua Gallagher

2 yo B G

Sire: MEL MARA (USA)

Dam: MICHELLES MEMORIES (AUS)

Stats

Career2: 0-0-1

LTS$1,493.00

BMR

TS1: 0-0-0

Win %0.00%

Place %50.00%

Comments

Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 21 m by Birdsong (1:52.20) in 2yo on September 15 at $9.50. Can play a major role.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/7	15/09/2026	15	No NR	$11,830.00	Menangle	1609m	Fast	Joshua Gallagher	1:52.2	2	1. Birdsong 2. Kvitka Stride 3. Pops Hollaquin	21.5L	$9.50
1/10	09/09/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Joshua Gallagher		0	1. 0-Double It Helen 2. Pops Hollaquin 3. Slip Slidnaway	0.2L	$0.00
10/10	31/08/2026	-	MAIDEN	$11,830.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Joshua Gallagher	1:53.1	5	1. Wildfire Stride 2. Ifsbutsandbilycans 3. Benjiromar	63.8L	$1.70
1/8	19/08/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Joshua Gallagher		0	1. Pops Hollaquin 2. Soho Sparkle 3. Facet Prince	9.4L	$0.00

Revvin Reynard (6)118x3225x7

Trainer: Clayton Harmey (Whittingham)12 mths 9: 2-2-1

Driver: Jye Coney

2 yo B C

Sire: STAY HUNGRY (USA)

Dam: FOXY PATRON (AUS)

Stats

Career9: 2-2-1

LTS$38,742.00

BMR1:56.30

TS5: 1-1-0

Win %22.22%

Place %55.56%

Comments

Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 8 m by Ultimate Crusader (1:56.70) in 2yo on September 18 at $6.50. Two runs back 5th (Sr2) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 8th-11.9m 2WWC beaten 15 m by Gordons Ghost (1:55.30) in 2yo on June 26 at $1.60. Improver with that run under the belt.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/9	18/09/2026	84	NR up to 55	$11,830.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Jye Coney	1:56.7	7	1. Ultimate Crusader 2. Bettor Elements 3. Don Jacko	8.0L	$6.50
2/4	09/09/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Maitland	1648m	Good	D Jack		0	1. Deecee Rockin 2. Revvin Reynard 3. Carpenter	5L	$0.00
5/9	26/06/2026	7	NR up to 57	$15,300.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Will Rixon	1:55.3	2	1. Gordons Ghost 2. Tiny Prancer 3. Unjust Enrichment	15.4L	$1.60
2/8	19/06/2026	6	NR up to 55	$11,830.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Will Rixon	1:55.5	1	1. Paiges Boulder 2. Revvin Reynard 3. Cocteau Diamond	2.0L	$2.80
2/6	13/06/2026	11	No NR	$100,000.00	Menangle	1609m	Fast	Will Rixon	1:53.4	3	1. Don Hunter 2. Revvin Reynard 3. Wicked Motion	9.1L	$16.00
3/6	02/06/2026	66	No NR	$11,830.00	Menangle	1609m	Fast	Will Rixon	1:54.4	1	1. Don Hunter 2. Wicked Motion 3. Revvin Reynard	11.0L	$14.00
1/6	20/05/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Maitland	1648m	Good	Mitch Chapple		0	1. Revvin Reynard 2. Hoges Memories 3. Glenn Ford NZ	6L	$0.00
8/10	28/03/2026	8	No NR	$150,000.00	Bathurst	1730m	Fast	Robert Morris	1:55.7	6	1. Jacwill Kid 2. Gocciadoro 3. Take The Miki	23.1L	$81.00

Ultimate Crusader (7)58551x151

Trainer: Michael Formosa (Ellalong)12 mths 8: 3-0-0

Driver: Michael Formosa

2 yo B G

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: ROCKNROLL EMMA (AUS)

Stats

Career8: 3-0-0

LTS$20,658.00

BMR1:56.70

TS6: 2-0-0

Win %37.50%

Place %37.50%

Comments

Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won by a nose (Sr1) at this track (1:56.70) beating Bettor Elements in 2yo on September 18 at $23. Draws wide but racing well.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/9	18/09/2026	7	NR up to 55	$11,830.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Michael Formosa	1:56.7	1	1. Ultimate Crusader 2. Bettor Elements 3. Don Jacko	0.1L	$23.00
5/10	11/09/2026	11	NR up to 55	$15,300.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Michael Formosa	1:56.8	1	1. Wildfire Stride 2. Bandleader 3. Riseabovetherest	8.6L	$101.00
1/10	31/08/2026	157	0-1 WIN	$6,940.00	Newcastle	2030m	Fast	Michael Formosa	1:57.9	7	1. Ultimate Crusader 2. Thripenny 3. The Ninja	0.2L	$4.20
3/5	19/08/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m	Good	Michael Formosa		0	1. Sylvia Kay NZ 2. Kycorden 3. Ultimate Crusader	11.1L	$0.00
1/6	12/08/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Maitland	1648m	Good	Michael Formosa		0	1. Ultimate Crusader 2. Pippa Shannon 3. Coolabah Bill	0.2L	$0.00
1/9	27/03/2026	7	No NR	$15,300.00	Bathurst	1730m	Fast	Michael Formosa	1:58.9	4	1. Ultimate Crusader 2. Farroh Joe 3. Oh Its On	5.8L	$51.00
5/10	20/03/2026	7	No NR	$11,830.00	Bathurst	1730m	Fast	Michael Formosa	1:56.8	3	1. My Ultimate Jed 2. Riseabovetherest 3. Scar Struck	15.9L	$101.00
5/9	13/03/2026	14	MAIDEN	$11,830.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Michael Formosa	1:57.2	4	1. My Ultimate Jed 2. Pretty Privilege 3. Born To Ravish	17.6L	$34.00

Bandleader (8)4212

Trainer: G A Dorn (Bolwarra)12 mths 4: 1-2-0

Driver: Jack Callaghan

2 yo B G

Sire: KING OF SWING (NZ)

Dam: NORTHERN COURAGE (NZ)

Stats

Career4: 1-2-0

LTS$11,366.00

BMR1:54.80

TS4: 1-2-0

Win %25.00%

Place %75.00%

Comments

Last start good run when 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track, beaten 2.5 m by Wildfire Stride (1:56.80) in 2yo on September 11 at $12. Two runs back won by 2.5 m after showing early speed, (Fr2) at this track (1:54.80) beating Changes in 2yo on September 4 at $6.50. Decent effort last start. Tough draw but is making progress.

Last Starts 13 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 55	$15,300.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Jack Callaghan	1:56.8	6	1. Wildfire Stride 2. Bandleader 3. Riseabovetherest	2.4L	$12.00
1/10	04/09/2026	25	2 WINs	$11,830.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Jack Callaghan	1:54.8	2	1. Bandleader 2. Changes 3. Delaney NZ	2.4L	$6.50
2/8	10/08/2026	14	MAIDEN	$11,830.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Geoffrey Dorn	1:58.6	4	1. Delaney NZ 2. Bandleader 3. Changes	9.4L	$10.00
4/9	27/07/2026	-	Colts Geldings MAIDEN	$11,830.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Geoffrey Dorn	1:58.2	4	1. Steely Zac 2. Mullum Sizzle, Dancinwithpleasure	4.5L	$19.00
2/6	22/07/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m	Good	Geoffrey Dorn		0	1. Changes 2. Bandleader 3. Amiees Alias	1.4L	$0.00
1/5	08/07/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m	Good	Geoffrey Dorn		0	1. Bandleader 2. Kiss Before Twelve 3. Birubi Boogie	0.1L	$0.00