Newcastle Race 1 - Somerset Meats Pace
ROCKNROLL TONY (3) was disappointing last start when ninth over 1609m at this track after a nice second at Tamworth the run prior. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Won't find this any harder and he can finish a lot closer this time. WILL I AM (8) was in the money three back at this track then missed out two starts ago before improving to finish third last time out after he led and battled on well at this track over 1609m. Must overcome a very wide draw. Tackles a similar assignment and he can give this a mighty shake. SYLVIA KAY NZ (10) is better than her last-start seventh over 1609m at this track. Worth another chance. WALLAROY BOY (9) disappointed last time when seventh over 1609m at this track. Can do a lot better so worth considering.

Driver: Mason Bigeni
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 8th-16.72 beaten 19 m by Reserve Bank (1:56.40) on October 7. At his previous start 6th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track was 10th-20.62 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Cooindalai (1:57.00) on September 14 at $81. Can be competitive if at his best.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 07/10/2026 | 23 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jai Meikle | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 19.3L | $1.00 |
| 5/5 | 30/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Noah Frazer | 0 |
| 22L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 14/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $81.00 |
| 6/6 | 09/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Noah Frazer | 0 |
| 35L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 31/08/2026 | 904 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 16.0L | $126.00 |
| 10/10 | 10/03/2024 | 6 | No NR | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | E B Chapple | 2:01.5 | 5 |
| 43.6L | $126.00 |
| 9/10 | 04/03/2024 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | M L Ison | 1:58.0 | 8 |
| 75.3L | $81.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/02/2024 | 28 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B L Mcdonough | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 26.3L | $23.00 |

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr2) over 1730m after showing early speed at Bathurst, at the bell was 3rd-5.98 beaten 17 m by Live Vance (2:07.30) on September 30 at $34. Before that, 10th (Fr7) over 1609m after racing wide at this track, beaten 30 m by Cooindalai (1:57.00) on September 14 at $23. A better run is on the cards.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 30/09/2026 | 16 | NR up to 38 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Emma Turnbull | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 17.2L | $34.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Lochie Sharp | 0 |
| 12.4L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 14/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:57.0 | 7 |
| 27.7L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 30.9L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 31/08/2026 | 21 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:57.2 | 8 |
| 15.9L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 10/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:59.6 | 8 |
| 17.2L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 27/07/2026 | 11 | NR up to 35 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:56.1 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $13.00 |
| 8/10 | 16/07/2026 | 17 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Peter Green Jnr | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 27.1L | $151.00 |

Driver: Michael Formosa
Stats
Comments
Gave plenty of ground last start when well beaten into ninth after a quick start, behind Double Lines at this track over 1609m on October 7. Raced better the start before that with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at Tamworth was 3rd-4.67 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Whiskey Royale (1:57.00) on October 1 at $9.50. Rates highly. Better run anticipated this time.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 07/10/2026 | 6 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $1.00 |
| 2/10 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/10 | 24/09/2026 | 10 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 17.1L | $9.50 |
| 3/10 | 31/08/2026 | 49 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 26/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 12/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 32L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 13/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 226.0L | $3.60 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was well back in the run when 9th (Fr3) over 1710m at Goulburn was 9th-15.4 at the bell, beaten 12 m by See Me No More (2:04.30) on September 28 at $126. Before that was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th-13.75 beaten 14 m by Cooindalai (1:57.00) on September 14 at $26. This looks far too tough.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 28/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 44 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Lucas Rando | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 12.4L | $126.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 14.6L | $26.00 |
| 10/10 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 20.6L | $81.00 |
| 5/10 | 31/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $9.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | 0LTW Also eligible NR 47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 18/08/2026 | 8 | 0LTW Also eligible NR 47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:57.0 | 8 |
| 17.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 34.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 23/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Harrison Ross | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bailey McDonough
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1720m at Penrith was 4th-4.95 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Rockngrohl Dave (2:05.10) in 3yo on October 8 at $71. At the run before 6th (Fr6) over 1710m at Goulburn was 6th-25.2 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Double Needs (2:04.70) in 3yo on September 28 at $15. Certainly worth another chance.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 08/10/2026 | 10 | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 12.9L | $71.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/09/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 17.9L | $15.00 |
| 7/9 | 18/09/2026 | 4 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $151.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/09/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 21.2L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 31/08/2026 | 11 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:57.5 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 13.9L | $151.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Vaughan Duncan | 0 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Vaughan Duncan | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glenn McElhinney
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr4) over 1730m at Bathurst beaten 23 m by Live Vance (2:07.30) on September 30 at $11. At his previous start 6th (Fr2) over 2100m at Eugowra, beaten 25 m by Loiero (2:34.30) in 3yo+ on September 27 at $61. Winning chance on his best form.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 30/09/2026 | 3 | NR up to 38 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Jason Turnbull | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 23.6L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/09/2026 | 13 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Eugowra | 2100m | Neutral | Jason Turnbull | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 26.9L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Glenn Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 51.8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 14/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $19.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 33.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 31/08/2026 | 21 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 21.4L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 27/07/2026 | 11 | NR up to 35 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 22.3L | $15.00 |

Driver: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr4) over 1720m at Penrith beaten 25 m by Lookin Good Margie (2:04.80) on September 24 at $61. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Sr2) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 6th-13.61 beaten a nose by Cooindalai (1:57.00) on September 14 at $2.70. Finds a nice race and can improve.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 24/09/2026 | 10 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 27.2L | $61.00 |
| 2/10 | 14/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |
| 9/10 | 03/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 22.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | 0LTW Also eligible NR 47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:55.7 | 9 |
| 10.9L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | 0LTW Also eligible NR 47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:53.8 | 10 |
| 21.3L | $61.00 |
| 7/10 | 11/08/2026 | 15 | 0LTW Also eligible NR 47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:55.0 | 9 |
| 15.3L | $71.00 |
| 4/9 | 17/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | M T Muscat | 0 |
| 15.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 18/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Chris Geary | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into tenth behind See Me No More at Goulburn over 1710m on September 28 at $23. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.75 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Double Lines at this track over 1609m on October 7. Very hard to beat.
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 | 07/10/2026 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $1.00 |
| 10/10 | 28/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 44 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.2 | 4 |
| 12.7L | $5.50 |
| 9/10 | 08/09/2026 | 8 | 0LTW Also eligible NR 47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.7 | 10 |
| 9.4L | $81.00 |
| 5/9 | 31/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.4 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $4.00 |
| 10/10 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | 0LTW Also eligible NR 47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Robert Morris | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 15.6L | $7.50 |
| 6/9 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Kerryann Morris | 0 |
| 23.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Declan Murphy
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track was 7th-16.89 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Double Lines (1:56.20) on October 7. At his previous start 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track was 4th-8.91 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Stealth Bomba (1:55.60) on October 2 at $71. Can improve sharply.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 07/10/2026 | 5 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $1.00 |
| 5/10 | 02/10/2026 | 18 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mark Callaghan | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $71.00 |
| 7/10 | 14/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:54.2 | 6 |
| 34.7L | $81.00 |
| 8/8 | 31/08/2026 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $81.00 |
| 5/10 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:56.0 | 6 |
| 13.2L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 14/08/2026 | 4 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:55.3 | 6 |
| 18.5L | $61.00 |
| 2/5 | 25/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | D J Morgan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 14/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | D J Morgan | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-3.48 beaten 11 m by Never Know Blaze (1:55.70) on October 7. At the run before was well back in the run when 7th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 25 m by Upstream (1:54.60) on October 2 at $41. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a better run.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 07/10/2026 | 5 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B L Lindsay | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 11.2L | $1.00 |
| 7/10 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B L Lindsay | 1:54.6 | 4 |
| 27.1L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B L Lindsay | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 46.1L | $7.50 |
| 6/9 | 18/09/2026 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 17.0L | $7.50 |
| 8/10 | 08/09/2026 | 8 | 0LTW Also eligible NR 47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:56.7 | 9 |
| 6.2L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 31/08/2026 | 3 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $2.15 |
| 1/5 | 19/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Blake Hughes | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | B L Lindsay | 0 |
| 55L | $0.00 |