Newcastle Race 8 - Hbnsw First Past The Post Ladyship Pace
RESERVE BANK NZ (7) had to call on all reserves to salute last start over 1609m at this track, getting home by just. Has to contend with a very wide draw but looks good enough to play a major role. SAINT KARAMARA (5) finished runner-up last time out, beaten 2 metres, in a far better performance at this track over 1609m. Taking on a better field and is up to the task. JETASI NZ (8) is in the mix following a fifth at her most recent appearance over 1609m at Menangle. JACQUELINE ROSE NZ (6) keep safe after turning in a better effort last start to finish second at this track over 1609m.

Driver: Declan Murphy
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Reserve Bank at this track over 1609m on October 7. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Dynamite Danni at this track over 1609m on October 12 at $21. Heading the right way and is a leading player.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 12/10/2026 | 5 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 30.5L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 07/10/2026 | 82 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 15.1L | $1.00 |
| 2/5 | 30/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Adam Gardner | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 23/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Adam Gardner | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $9.00 |
| 5/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/07/2026 | 4 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 1:56.8 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $23.00 |
| 5/9 | 29/06/2026 | 10 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $6.50 |

Driver: Clare Carroll
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr7) over 2260m at Bathurst, beaten 5 m by Bettor Brilliance (2:47.00) in M on October 9 at $26. At the run before 8th (Fr3) over 1720m at Penrith, beaten 20 m by Rally Around (2:06.00) on August 27 at $5.50. Well drawn and expected to bounce back.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 09/10/2026 | 43 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Clare Carroll | 1:58.9 | 7 |
| 5.1L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 20.7L | $5.50 |
| 9/10 | 13/08/2026 | 13 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Lleyton Green | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 25.0L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 31/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Clare Carroll | 1:54.9 | 5 |
| 15.3L | $21.00 |
| 1/9 | 22/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Lleyton Green | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $4.33 |
| 7/10 | 15/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 12.4L | $2.50 |
| 2/7 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | K M Glasby | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | L J Hansen | 0 |
| 62L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mason Bigeni
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Comments
Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 6th-12.05 beaten 8 m by Smokescreen (1:53.50) on October 12 at $7. At her previous start 9th (Fr2) over 2170m at Canberra, at the bell was 6th-7.6 beaten 8 m by Major Issues (2:44.00) on October 6 at $6.50. Has ability and can do much better.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 12/10/2026 | 6 | NR up to 54 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.5 | 4 |
| 8.2L | $7.00 |
| 9/9 | 06/10/2026 | 8 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 2170m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/10 | 28/09/2026 | 13 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $19.00 |
| 9/10 | 15/09/2026 | 8 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:52.8 | 1 |
| 17.0L | $71.00 |
| 8/10 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 24.2L | $15.00 |
| 7/9 | 31/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 54 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 24/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Sebastian Piltz | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 17/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Sebastian Piltz | 0 |
| 40.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Daniel Jack
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 22 m by Highview Bonnie (1:55.00) in 2yo on October 6 at $34. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 3rd-3.74 beaten 9 m by Sophies Wish (1:56.10) in 2yo on September 25 at $4.60. One of the better chances.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 06/10/2026 | 11 | Fillies No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 22.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/09/2026 | 14 | Fillies No NR | $15,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $4.60 |
| 7/10 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $81.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/09/2026 | 4 | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:54.8 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 31/08/2026 | 17 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 19.7L | $2.10 |
| 3/8 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:55.9 | 7 |
| 5.1L | $13.00 |
| 2/5 | 08/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mitch Chapple | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | G K Chapple | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cooper Griffiths
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Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Sr2) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 5th-12.05 beaten 2 m by Double Lines (1:56.20) on October 7. Heading the right way and is a leading player.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 07/10/2026 | 5 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $1.00 |
| 6/10 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:55.6 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $3.60 |
| 3/9 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 15.4L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/09/2026 | 29 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 17.2L | $26.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | A J Missen | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 12/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Jemma Coney | 0 |
| 19.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jake Bigeni
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Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track was 2nd-3.61 at the bell, beaten 3 m by The Eye In The Sky (1:55.80) on October 12 at $9.50. Heading the right way now.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 12/10/2026 | 4 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Lucas Rando | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $9.50 |
| 7/10 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:58.1 | 6 |
| 27.2L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/10/2026 | 13 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $3.20 |
| 7/10 | 18/09/2026 | 50 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $19.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Mason Bigeni | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 30/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Klayton Bigeni | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 01/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | M N Bigeni | 0 |
| 14.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
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Comments
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won (Fr6) at this track (1:56.40) beating Keayang Harlow in on October 7 at the bell was 2nd-2.9. Sure to be in the finish again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 07/10/2026 | 5 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 0.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/10 | 02/10/2026 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $3.10 |
| 3/9 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.6 | 4 |
| 8.2L | $5.50 |
| 9/10 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $12,240.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 19.2L | $9.50 |
| 3/9 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 9.1L | $9.50 |
| 6/10 | 28/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $8.50 |
| 2/4 | 22/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Rodney Mercieca | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 15/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Rodney Mercieca | 0 |
| 41L | $0.00 |

Driver: Klayton Bigeni
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Comments
Failed to impress last start; surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr6) over 1609m after showing early pace at Menangle, at the bell was 2nd-2.97 beaten 8 m by Blisses Best (1:53.60) on October 6 at $17. Showed ability the race before when she won by a nose (Fr8) at Menangle (1:53.50) beating Myrtle May in 3yo+ on September 29 at $18 at the bell was leading 3.4. Sure to be there at the business end.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:53.6 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/9 | 29/09/2026 | 11 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Mason Bigeni | 1:53.5 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $18.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $4.33 |
| 9/9 | 10/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 28.5L | $4.33 |
| 7/10 | 04/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mason Bigeni | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $8.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/08/2026 | 23 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 24.7L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | M N Bigeni | 0 |
| 47.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jorja Daskalovski
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Comments
First up. At the last run she 7th (Sr2) over 2030m at this track, at the bell was 6th-10.1m 2WWC beaten 14 m by Watch Your Back (2:27.20) on June 20 2025 at $4.60. Sure to be in the mix while fresh.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 07/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Jorja Daskalovski | 0 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 20/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $4.60 |
| 9/10 | 13/06/2025 | 28 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Andrew Bourke | 1:58.7 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $26.00 |
| 10/10 | 16/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:55.6 | 8 |
| 46.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $4.20 |
| 6/10 | 25/04/2025 | 230 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:54.6 | 7 |
| 11.7L | $8.00 |
| 5/5 | 16/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | A J Doherty | 0 |
| 27.5L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 07/09/2024 | 12 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:53.3 | 3 |
| 16.2L | $8.00 |

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 1720m at Penrith, beaten 23 m by Shevchenko (2:05.10) on October 8 at $34. Two runs back 2nd (Sr2) over 1720m at Penrith was 5th-9.14 at the bell, beaten 6 m by My Ultimate Buddha (2:04.20) on October 1 at $31. Hard to have.
Last Starts 7 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 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 23.4L | $34.00 |
| 2/9 | 01/10/2026 | 35 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $31.00 |
| 5/10 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:58.1 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $3.90 |
| 4/10 | 20/08/2026 | 20 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $2.90 |
| 4/8 | 31/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $3.40 |
| 5/10 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 28L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 07/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Kyle Pratten | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 |