Newcastle Race 1 - Woodlands Stud Shuttling The Worlds Best Sires Pace
IRE OF THE DRAGON (2) produced a better effort last start, finishing second over 2030m at this track. Has the benefit of a good draw. Meets a comparable field and is capable of taking this out. TWO CRACKED CORN (1) settled in the leading division then assumed control and dug deep to score in a 1609m race at this track last start, arriving 2 metres ahead of her rivals to make it two wins from her past five runs. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Go close. PENURIOUS (4) is better than his last-start eighth over 1609m at this track. VINTAGE EDITION (5) disappointed last time but is a chance based on a good win over 2030m at this track two runs back.

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
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Comments
Last start won by 2 m after showing early speed, (Fr5) at this track (1:54.60) beating Media Mogul in on September 25 at $8.50 at the bell was leading 4.07. Can go back-to-back.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 25/09/2026 | 15 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $8.50 |
| 8/10 | 10/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | D Jack | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 20.6L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.0 | 6 |
| 6.9L | $19.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $34.00 |
| 1/10 | 14/08/2026 | 21 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:54.6 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $3.80 |
| 4/7 | 24/07/2026 | 15 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $4.60 |
| 1/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | G K Chapple | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | M P Chapple | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rodney Atkins
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Vintage Edition at this track over 2030m on September 25 at $16. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Lochinvar Jag at this track over 2030m on October 7. Strong winning chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 07/10/2026 | 12 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $1.00 |
| 8/10 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $16.00 |
| 1/10 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $4.33 |
| 2/10 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:52.7 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $31.00 |
| 3/5 | 02/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | R J Vernon | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 07/06/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | P T Salathiel | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cooper Griffiths
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into ninth behind Bolero at this track over 1609m on October 2 at $8. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Stitched Up Dan at this track over 2030m on October 7. A big run would not surprise.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 07/10/2026 | 5 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jai Meikle | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $1.00 |
| 9/9 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jai Meikle | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 14.6L | $8.00 |
| 7/10 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:53.2 | 5 |
| 12.2L | $51.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 11.7L | $19.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Kyle Brooks
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th-11.99 beaten 6 m by Avenger (1:54.10) on October 2 at $51. Before that, 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th-11.66 beaten 6 m by Metallica Man (1:53.20) on September 25 at $81. Capable of a lot more.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Brooks | 1:54.1 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $51.00 |
| 4/10 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Brooks | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $81.00 |
| 9/10 | 18/09/2026 | 13 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Brooks | 1:52.8 | 3 |
| 17.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/10 | 05/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.33 |
| 1/10 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Brooks | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Kyle Brooks | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $19.00 |
| 1/7 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Kyle Brooks | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Kyle Brooks | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kirra Langelaar
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Comments
Failed to impress last start; 6th (Fr2) over 2300m at Menangle, at the bell was 5th-9.83 beaten 17 m by Forever Onthe Punt (2:46.10) in 4yo+ on October 3 at $51. Showed ability the race before when he ran on strong from last on the turn and won by a head (Fr7) at this track (2:27.20) beating Mister Cheese in on September 25 at $19 at the bell was 10th-19.31. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 03/10/2026 | 8 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Chloe Formosa | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 17.7L | $51.00 |
| 1/10 | 25/09/2026 | 15 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Kirra Langelaar | 1:56.7 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $19.00 |
| 10/10 | 10/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 169.5L | $5.00 |
| 9/10 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Kirra Langelaar | 1:54.0 | 8 |
| 10.2L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/08/2026 | 21 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Kirra Langelaar | 1:53.3 | 6 |
| 17.4L | $41.00 |
| 1/10 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $13.00 |
| 3/4 | 22/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Kyle Edwards | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 15/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Sr2) over 2030m at this track was 6th-11.43 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Stitched Up Dan (2:27.50) on October 7. Expected to go well again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 07/10/2026 | 12 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Kirra Langelaar | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $1.00 |
| 10/10 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:53.5 | 3 |
| 15.9L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:52.8 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $13.00 |
| 2/9 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:54.1 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $51.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Brad Elder
Stats
Comments
Solid run when beaten by 2.5 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Bling The Kash at Tamworth over 1980m on October 1 at $7. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third behind Racing Paula at Tamworth over 1980m on October 8 at $3.70. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 7.7L | $3.70 |
| 2/10 | 01/10/2026 | 6 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Brad Elder | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $31.00 |
| 8/10 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:54.0 | 7 |
| 15.4L | $16.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Zara Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr3) over 1980m at Tamworth, beaten 30 m by Jayjaybenny (2:23.60) on October 8 at $71. Before that 9th (Sr1) over 1980m at Tamworth, beaten 50 m by Im Lord Tommy (2:23.70) on September 24 at $61. This looks a far sterner test.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 08/10/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Sam Ison | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 28.2L | $71.00 |
| 9/10 | 24/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 49.8L | $61.00 |
| 10/10 | 10/09/2026 | 55 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 17.0L | $16.00 |
| 3/4 | 24/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Cooper James | 0 |
| 24.8L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 17/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $9.50 |
| 2/9 | 09/07/2026 | 42 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $2.70 |
| 2/10 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | W | Tom Ison | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Was well back in the run when 4th (Fr5) over 2030m after racing wide at this track was 2nd-2.45 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Lochinvar Jag (2:29.20) on October 7. Before that was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 9th-13.65 beaten 14 m by Metallica Man (1:53.20) on September 25 at $81. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 07/10/2026 | 12 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $1.00 |
| 9/10 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mark Callaghan | 1:53.2 | 7 |
| 14.2L | $81.00 |
| 7/10 | 18/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.8 | 8 |
| 12.6L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.7 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $19.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.7 | 6 |
| 24.3L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 21/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mark Callaghan | 1:52.2 | 8 |
| 25.7L | $101.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 14.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 19/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 18.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Caitlin McElhinney
Stats
Comments
Eight-year-old mare showed improvement last start. Won by 2.5 m when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at Tamworth (2:27.10) beating Paris Princess in on October 8 at $31 at the bell was 6th-18.44. The race before was not as impressive when beaten by 9 m finishing seventh behind Bling The Kash at Tamworth over 1980m on October 1 at $41. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:59.6 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $31.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 20.1L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 19.8L | $31.00 |
| 1/9 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 54 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/08/2026 | 19 | NR up to 54 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 38.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/4 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 10.9L | $0.00 |