Newcastle Race 2 - Ave Technologies Mdn Pace
ALWAYS AT THEBANK (4) showed improvement when second-up last start, finishing second at this circuit and distance. Should be nearing peak fitness now. Leading hope. OUR ECLIPSE STARZZ (5) hasn't raced for a year but has joined leading trainer Luke McCarthy in that time. Readied with two nice trials so could make a winning return. CLOSE SHAVE (7) draws wide but may be ready to improve after debuting with a respectable fifth in stronger company. KYCORDEN (10) draws on the back row but has been about the mark of late and must be respected, the latest offering a sound third at this circuit and distance.

Driver: Michael Formosa
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Comments
First up. At the last run she was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr7) over 1609m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track beaten 50 m by Decoupage (1:54.40) on August 21 at $71. Draws the ace so follow any market moves.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 28/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Blake Hughes | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:54.4 | 7 |
| 51.7L | $71.00 |
| 2/9 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:56.9 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $81.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/08/2026 | 25 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 26.8L | $41.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Blake Hughes | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 13/07/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 147.9L | $10.00 |
| 9/10 | 29/06/2026 | 66 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 27.2L | $51.00 |
| 9/9 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 76.9L | $26.00 |

Driver: Dan Morgan
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr2) over 2030m at this track, beaten 50 m by Modern Mischief (2:30.00) in 3yo on October 7. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr8) over 2030m at this track, at the bell was 8th-10m 2WWC beaten 11 m by Wicked Legend (2:29.20) on August 31 at $34. Improvement needed.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 04/11/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 0 |
| 6.4L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 07/10/2026 | 37 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 51.3L | $1.00 |
| 2/4 | 30/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Daniel Morgan | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 31/08/2026 | 17 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:58.3 | 8 |
| 11.8L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 14/08/2026 | 227 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 21.2L | $126.00 |
| 8/10 | 30/12/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 18.5L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 16/12/2025 | 18 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 39.0L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/11/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Daniel Morgan | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $41.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
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Comments
Resumes. Ran only once last campaign running when well beaten into fifth behind Our Ultimate Lexi at this track over 1609m on September 9 2025 at $31. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 04/11/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 09/09/2025 | 494 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Daniel Morgan | 1:54.9 | 4 |
| 25.7L | $31.00 |
| 2/5 | 03/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Daniel Morgan | 0 |
| 22.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 03/05/2024 | - | No NR | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | R A Atkins | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $7.00 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing fifth behind Our Ultimate May at this track over 2030m on October 23 at $5.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Georgia Pines at this track over 1609m on November 2 at $4.33. Can progress further and win.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 02/11/2026 | 10 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $4.33 |
| 5/9 | 23/10/2026 | 1113 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 14/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Blake Hughes | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 30/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Blake Hughes | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 06/10/2023 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | M P Chapple | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 125.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/09/2023 | 7 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | M P Chapple | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 22/09/2023 | 21 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | G K Chapple | 1:56.2 | 8 |
| 18.4L | $151.00 |
| 6/7 | 01/09/2023 | 7 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | M P Chapple | 1:59.0 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $21.00 |

Driver: Nathan Xuereb
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Comments
Returns after a year in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into seventh behind Aftershock at Goulburn over 1710m in a 2yo on November 25 at $101. Trialling well for the new yard so is a big chance.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 02/11/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Nathan Xuereb | 0 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 26/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Nathan Xuereb | 0 |
| 26.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 25/11/2025 | 19 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 95.2L | $101.00 |
| 9/9 | 06/11/2025 | 14 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 33.8L | $61.00 |
| 10/10 | 23/10/2025 | - | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 116.8L | $81.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
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Comments
Comes here second-up after a week-and-a-half. Lacklustre first-up performance when was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 35 m by Khe Sanh (1:55.30) in 3yo on November 2 at $41. Prefer others.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 02/11/2026 | 63 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 33.9L | $41.00 |
| 4/6 | 28/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Daniel Morgan | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 30/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Daniel Morgan | 0 |
| 14.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 31/08/2026 | 10 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 21.0L | $101.00 |
| 9/10 | 21/08/2026 | 67 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 43.5L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/06/2026 | 56 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $19.00 |
| 6/10 | 20/04/2026 | 10 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:57.6 | 7 |
| 14.7L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 35.7L | $101.00 |

Driver: Grace Panella
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Comments
Four-year-old entire lining up for the second time. At debut 5th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 25 m by Georgia Pines (1:55.30) on November 2 at $5.50. Improver.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 02/11/2026 | - | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 26.1L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 21/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 30/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rodney Atkins
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Comments
Last start 9th (Fr7) over 1609m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track, beaten 75 m by Georgia Pines (1:55.30) on November 2 at $51. Two runs back broke in score up and was out of position at the start 9th (Sr1) over 1730m at Bathurst, beaten 80 m by Im The Major (2:04.30) on October 14 at $34. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 04/11/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 0 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 02/11/2026 | 19 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:55.3 | 7 |
| 75.5L | $51.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 14/10/2026 | 17 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Nathan Turnbull | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 79.6L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 27/09/2026 | 30 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Eugowra | 1700m | Neutral | Nathan Turnbull | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 16.6L | $51.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/08/2026 | 42 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Phoebe Betts | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 78.1L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 17/07/2026 | 3 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Phoebe Betts | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 233.0L | $31.00 |
| 6/9 | 14/07/2026 | 18 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Phoebe Betts | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 24.5L | $71.00 |

Driver: Jake Hughes
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 40 m by Georgia Pines (1:55.30) on November 2 at $101. Two runs back 9th (Fr6) over 1609m at Tamworth well beaten by Soft Landing (1:58.00) on September 10 at $61. Hasn't done enough yet.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 02/11/2026 | 53 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jake Hughes | 1:55.3 | 6 |
| 41.0L | $101.00 |
| 3/6 | 28/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Jake Hughes | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 21/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Dale Spencer | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 10/09/2026 | - | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Sarah Rushbrook | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 103.1L | $61.00 |

Driver: Aaron Garaty
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing fourth behind Lucy Styles at this track over 1609m on October 30 at $7.50. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third after a quick start, behind Khe Sanh at this track over 1609m in a 3yo on November 2 at $26. Consistent and worth including.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 02/11/2026 | 3 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:55.3 | 6 |
| 14.7L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 30/10/2026 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 16/10/2026 | 15 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 24/09/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 42.6L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 14/09/2026 | 3 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:56.8 | 7 |
| 1.2L | $5.00 |
| 2/5 | 19/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Aaron Garaty | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | D R Hancock | 0 |
| 10.9L | $0.00 |