Newcastle Race 5 - Ave Technologies Pace
I BREAK THE LINE (5) raced parked and worked when tackling stronger company in the city last time but there was merit in his first two outings off a spell. Reaching peak fitness now and owns a strong record at this circuit and distance. Looks to have found a winnable assignment. PERFECT STRANGER NZ (3) continued a run of tough barriers when he drew on the back row in a Vicbred heat last start. Much better served by this barrier so could show his best. CYA ART NZ (4) makes his first appearance since July's Inter Dominion series. Usually needs a run but placed in a city trial and is a Len Smith Mile winner so his best form would win this. RAVISHING SLOY (7) drops in grade off the last attempt at Menangle and recorded back-to-back seconds prior, one of them at this circuit and distance.

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 20 m by Huxton (1:51.10) on September 12 at $61. Before that, was well back in the run when 7th (Fr5) over 2300m at Menangle beaten 25 m by Vite Monet (2:43.90) on September 5 at $21. May do better from this draw.
Last Starts 19 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 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:51.1 | 7 |
| 20.1L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/09/2026 | 15 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 25.2L | $21.00 |
| 10/10 | 21/08/2026 | 66 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 14.1L | $6.00 |
| 1/4 | 12/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | P H Rixon | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 16/06/2026 | 309 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:51.0 | 10 |
| 26.3L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 11/08/2025 | 7 | 5 0K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:51.6 | 9 |
| 13.7L | $3.50 |
| 9/9 | 04/08/2025 | 94 | 5 0K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:53.0 | 9 |
| 86.6L | $2.60 |

Driver: Brad Elder
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 8th (Sr3) over 1609m at this track was 9th-16.17 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Ultimate Cruza (1:53.50) on September 25 at $71. Before that 8th (Sr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Spunkys Gotsecrets (1:52.40) on August 28 at $23. Better drawn but may need easier.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 25/09/2026 | 28 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joe Taaffe | 1:53.5 | 3 |
| 10.9L | $71.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:52.4 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $23.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/08/2026 | 63 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:52.2 | 3 |
| 17.2L | $31.00 |
| 1/4 | 12/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Brad Elder | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 05/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Brad Elder | 0 |
| 7.2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 19/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $51.00 |
| 4/10 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:50.9 | 1 |
| 17.4L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/06/2026 | 9 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $4.80 |

Driver: Zara Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 7th (Sr3) over 2180m at Kilmore, at the bell was 6th-13.25 beaten 19 m by The Last Trip (2:36.30) in 4yo on September 10 at $81. The run prior was well back in the run when 9th (Fr9) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 8 m by Dom Toretto (1:52.80) on August 29 at $7.50. Draws well and can do much better.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 10/09/2026 | 12 | Entires Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 19.3L | $81.00 |
| 9/10 | 29/08/2026 | 21 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:52.8 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $7.50 |
| 8/10 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:51.0 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:52.4 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |
| 9/10 | 25/07/2026 | 15 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.2 | 9 |
| 17.3L | $18.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/07/2026 | 105 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Matthew Atkinson | 1:52.9 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $4.60 |
| 4/7 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Matthew Atkinson | 0 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lucas Rando
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he 10th (Fr2) over 2138m after showing early speed at Albion Park beaten 30 m by Leap To Fame (2:29.50) in LR on July 11 at $151. First up since the Inter Dominion series and has the talent with his A-game.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 23/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:52.5 | 2 |
| 28.7L | $151.00 |
| 10/11 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:52.8 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $151.00 |
| 5/10 | 27/06/2026 | 8 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:50.9 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:51.6 | 2 |
| 25.4L | $126.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/06/2026 | 10 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:51.9 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/06/2026 | 10 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:51.2 | 7 |
| 2.2L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 12.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early pace at Menangle, at the bell was 3rd-7.06 beaten 17 m by Springfield Affair (1:49.40) on September 19 at $4.80. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr8) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track was 5th-8.86 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Saint Crusader (1:50.80) on September 11 at $4. Race fit now and finds a winnable assignment.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 19/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:49.4 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $4.80 |
| 4/10 | 11/09/2026 | 9 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Nathan Xuereb | 1:50.8 | 8 |
| 9.7L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 02/09/2026 | 159 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Nathan Xuereb | 1:52.2 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $14.00 |
| 1/3 | 22/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Nathan Xuereb | 0 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/10 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:50.1 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/03/2026 | 6 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Penrith | 2525m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 20.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:50.3 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Resuming after three-and-a-half months off the scene. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into seventh after showing early speed, behind Haveyoucheckedin at Menangle over 1609m on June 27 at $13. Strikes at 50 per cent when fresh so keep safe.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 23/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:51.3 | 1 |
| 10.9L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:51.8 | 4 |
| 9.9L | $5.50 |
| 6/7 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:50.1 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $101.00 |
| 9/10 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:50.9 | 3 |
| 20.3L | $31.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:49.1 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:51.6 | 9 |
| 5.1L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cooper Griffiths
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle was 5th-8 at the bell, beaten 8 m by South Seas Rock (1:52.70) on September 26 at $17. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-2.61 beaten 3 m by Saint Crusader (1:50.80) on September 11 at $11. Suited dropping back from city company.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 26/09/2026 | 15 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.7 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $17.00 |
| 2/10 | 11/09/2026 | 8 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:50.8 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 03/09/2026 | 5 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.50 |
| 8/10 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:51.1 | 7 |
| 12.7L | $19.00 |
| 7/10 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:50.1 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $34.00 |
| 5/10 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 1:55.5 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/5 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ashleigh Delosa | 0 |
| 10.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 29/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Atkinson
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 8th-12 beaten 4.5 m by Michaywey (2:) on September 25 at $6.50. At the run before good run when 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle was 2nd-5.82 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Huta (1:50.50) on July 25 at $8. Has the ability to figure prominently.
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 | 25/09/2026 | 62 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Matthew Atkinson | 1:50.9 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $6.50 |
| 4/4 | 16/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Matthew Atkinson | 0 |
| 25.6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:50.5 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/9 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:50.0 | 7 |
| 4.2L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:51.3 | 4 |
| 12.4L | $6.50 |
| 6/12 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $106,070.00 | Redcliffe | 2613m | Neutral | Jason Grimson | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 23.6L | $4.80 |
| 5/6 | 27/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Matthew Atkinson | 0 |
| 10.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mason Bigeni
Stats
Comments
Going well. Last start won by a neck after showing early speed, (Fr10) at Menangle (1:51.10) beating Nugget Rogers in on September 22 at $7 at the bell was leading 2.17. In form and may feature in the finish again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 22/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jason Grimson | 1:51.1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Mason Bigeni | 1:51.8 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $4.60 |
| 4/10 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:49.8 | 8 |
| 11.2L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.6 | 7 |
| 11.5L | $3.70 |
| 2/9 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:51.9 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jye Coney | 0 |
| 21.8L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | M N Bigeni | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jorja Daskalovski
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early pace at Menangle beaten 23 m by Springfield Affair (1:49.90) on September 12 at $16. At the run before 10th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early pace at Menangle beaten 15 m by Rocknroll Hammer (1:51.80) on August 22 at $1.75. Capable of better.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 12/09/2026 | 21 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:49.9 | 3 |
| 23.5L | $16.00 |
| 10/10 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:51.8 | 3 |
| 15.2L | $1.75 |
| 7/10 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:52.5 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 01/08/2026 | 161 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:52.2 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ashleigh Delosa | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 15/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:54.2 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $3.30 |
| 4/9 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:51.7 | 8 |
| 15.9L | $6.50 |