Newcastle Race 3 - Somerset Meats Pace
EYES BEEN PATIENT (1) was unplaced two starts ago then things went wrong last start when he broke and finished 6 metres away in fourth over 2030m at this track. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Big chance if he behaves in this similar assignment. WILL I AM (7) finished third at Goulburn two runs ago then settled back and failed to figure at his latest appearance over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 17 metres into ninth. Interesting to see what unfolds from this wide draw. Meets a comparable field and he can bounce back straight away. SYLVIA KAY NZ (2) is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish second at this track over 1609m. Genuine threat. SPOOKY ART (3) has been coming from the back row of late so can do better from a more favourable draw.

Driver: Brad Elder
Stats
Comments
Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 4th (Sr1) over 2030m at this track beaten 6 m by Our Ultimate May (2:30.20) on October 23 at $18. Before that, 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 4th-9.08 beaten 14 m by Double Said (1:55.20) on October 12 at $12. Finds the right race this time.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 23/10/2026 | 11 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $18.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/10/2026 | 17 | NR up to 41 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 14.7L | $12.00 |
| 7/10 | 25/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jake Hughes | 1:54.4 | 4 |
| 34.2L | $31.00 |
| 7/10 | 14/09/2026 | 31 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jake Hughes | 1:54.2 | 8 |
| 34.7L | $71.00 |
| 7/9 | 14/08/2026 | 4 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 21.3L | $14.00 |
| 5/10 | 10/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Chloe Formosa | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 03/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Bevan Pringle | 0 |
| 22.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Will I Am at this track over 1609m on October 12 at $4.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Laurie Dee at this track over 1609m on October 30 at $15. Leading contender.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 30/10/2026 | 18 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/10/2026 | 5 | NR up to 36 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 18.7L | $4.60 |
| 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 |
| 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 |

Driver: Tom Ison
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr4) over 1609m at Tamworth beaten 30 m by Zacharooni (1:58.00) on September 10 at $31. At his previous start 7th (Sr3) over 1980m at Tamworth, beaten 20 m by Johnny Dee (2:26.70) on August 20 at $41. Can do better from a more favourable draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 27/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 10/09/2026 | 21 | NR up to 37 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 28.7L | $31.00 |
| 7/10 | 20/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 38 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Michael Grima | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 20.2L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 14/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $19.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 27.3L | $16.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Brad Elder | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 23/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/5 | 14/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 25/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | P W Grima | 0 |
| 46.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Greg Andrews
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 16 m by Laurie Dee (1:55.90) on October 30 at $126. Before that, 10th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 7th-12.93 beaten 17 m by Never Know Blaze (1:55.70) on October 7. Prefer others.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 30/10/2026 | 23 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 16.4L | $126.00 |
| 10/10 | 07/10/2026 | 19 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 17.2L | $1.00 |
| 8/9 | 18/09/2026 | 4 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 20.0L | $61.00 |
| 1/10 | 14/09/2026 | 3 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 9/10 | 11/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 22.5L | $71.00 |
| 4/10 | 31/08/2026 | 3 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/08/2026 | 18 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 19.9L | $34.00 |
| 1/5 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Greg Andrews | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Greg Andrews | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 23 m by Double Said (1:55.20) on October 12 at $34. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 24 m by Double Lines (1:54.40) on September 25 at $71. Must improve.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 12/10/2026 | 17 | NR up to 41 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 23.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:54.4 | 7 |
| 24.9L | $71.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:54.2 | 1 |
| 18.1L | $41.00 |
| 1/10 | 31/08/2026 | 10 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:57.2 | 7 |
| 2.2L | $5.00 |
| 9/10 | 21/08/2026 | 39 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:56.0 | 7 |
| 22.4L | $71.00 |
| 4/10 | 13/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 18.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/3 | 24/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | D A Payne | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 06/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | D A Payne | 0 |
| 39L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jake Hughes
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr7) over 2030m at this track, beaten 30 m by Deecee Rockin (2:28.00) on October 23 at $61. Before that, 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 21 m by Double Said (1:55.20) on October 12 at $34. Can make amends.
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 | 23/10/2026 | 11 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jake Hughes | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 32.4L | $61.00 |
| 7/10 | 12/10/2026 | 59 | NR up to 41 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:55.2 | 7 |
| 21.2L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/08/2026 | 4 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 16.3L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/08/2026 | 28 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 13.6L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 26.1L | $11.00 |
| 10/10 | 29/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 16.6L | $14.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Chloe Formosa | 0 |
| 13.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 23/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | C D R Carroll | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into ninth after being driven well back, behind King Corey at Menangle over 1609m in a 3yo+ on October 27 at $81. Performed better the start before with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1710m after showing early speed at Goulburn, at the bell was leading 0.14 beaten 4.5 m by Uncle Craigo (2:04.80) on October 19 at $6. Can improve without surprising.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 27/10/2026 | 8 | 0LTW Also eligible NR 47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:53.8 | 10 |
| 17.2L | $81.00 |
| 3/10 | 19/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 12/10/2026 | 5 | NR up to 36 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.2 | 8 |
| 16.8L | $4.60 |
| 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 |
| 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 6th (Sr2) over 1609m after racing wide at this track, beaten 35 m by Zacharooni (1:54.20) on September 14 at $8.50. At the start before 8th (Fr5) over 2030m after showing early pace at this track was leading by 2.71 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Karaoke King (2:29.60) in 4yo+ on September 4 at $13. Could be in the finish.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 28/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | P J Hedges | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 14/09/2026 | 10 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 32.9L | $8.50 |
| 8/10 | 04/09/2026 | 4 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 31/08/2026 | 3 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 11.2L | $10.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 33.6L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $4.20 |
| 7/10 | 14/08/2026 | 4 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.3 | 7 |
| 12.7L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Daniel Carmody | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | P J Hedges | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cooper Griffiths
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at Tamworth, beaten 23 m by Whiskey Royale (1:57.10) on October 29 at $51. Two runs back 3rd (Fr3) over 1980m at Tamworth was leading by 0.41 at the bell, beaten 13 m by De La Renta (2:26.00) on October 8 at $26. Prefer others on this occasion.
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 | 29/10/2026 | 21 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Kirra Langelaar | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 23.5L | $51.00 |
| 3/10 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $26.00 |
| 10/10 | 01/10/2026 | 84 | NR up to 43 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 177.7L | $6.50 |
| 1/5 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Ashlea Mckinnon | 0 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 09/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 41 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Brad Elder | 2:04.4 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/10 | 29/06/2026 | 3 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Jordan Topping | 0 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dan Morgan
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr3) over 2030m after being wide early at this track well beaten by Stitched Up Dan (2:27.50) on October 7. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 25 m by Double Lines (1:54.40) on September 25 at $16. Capable of more than he has shown recently. Place best.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 28/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Greg Andrews | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 07/10/2026 | 12 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 216.9L | $1.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:54.4 | 8 |
| 25.0L | $16.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 19.1L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 26.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $18.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:56.9 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $3.20 |
| 1/6 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Greg Andrews | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 23/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Greg Andrews | 0 |
| 19.1L | $0.00 |