Newcastle Race 3 - Skyfall Standardbreds 2yo Pace
TINY PRANCER (8) was returning from a spell last time out when he made a long sweeping run to score at this circuit and distance. Interesting to see what unfolds from this wide draw but he will be fitter and has plenty of upside. Primary contender. BETTOR ELEMENTS (7) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when fourth at this circuit and distance. The driver has some work to do from this starting position but he is racing well. WATTS UP WOODY (4) is looming as a player after a better effort last start, finishing third to TINY PRANCER. START CHEERING NZ (5) has had tough draws since winning three back at Goulburn so include.

Driver: Seaton Grima
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Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1720m at Penrith, at the bell was 6th-11.37 beaten 13 m by Somelikeithot (2:05.60) in 2yo on October 29 at $151. Two runs back was well back in the run when 8th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 19 m by Ferocious Lover (1:56.00) in 2yo on October 23 at $126. Hard to have here without sharp improvement.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 29/10/2026 | 6 | NR up to 52 | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $151.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/10/2026 | 219 | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:56.0 | 6 |
| 19.6L | $126.00 |
| 4/5 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jett Turnbull | 0 |
| 14.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Billy Muscat | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 18/03/2026 | 6 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 48.2L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 12/03/2026 | 20 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 23.2L | $81.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/02/2026 | - | No NR | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 82.0L | $5.00 |

Driver: Nathan Xuereb
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Last start 9th (Fr4) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 30 m by Don Hunter (1:54.40) in 2yo on November 9 at $81. Before that, surrendered the lead and finished 10th (Fr4) over 1720m after showing early speed at Penrith, beaten 40 m by Somelikeithot (2:05.60) in 2yo on October 29 at $4. Capable of more than he has shown recently. Better placed so look for an improved result.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 09/11/2026 | 11 | Colts Geldings No NR | $11,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:54.4 | 4 |
| 29.7L | $81.00 |
| 10/10 | 29/10/2026 | 6 | NR up to 52 | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 41.6L | $4.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/10/2026 | 22 | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 9.7L | $41.00 |
| 3/6 | 12/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Nathan Xuereb | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 01/10/2026 | 9 | 0-1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 34.3L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 22/09/2026 | 11 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:52.3 | 3 |
| 41.9L | $81.00 |
| 4/10 | 11/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Nathan Xuereb | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $151.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 25.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Formosa
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Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track was 3rd-3.59 at the bell, beaten 2.5 m by River Wash (1:56.70) in 2yo on November 2 at $5.50. May play a role in the finish again.
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 | 10 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/9 | 23/10/2026 | 11 | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 12/10/2026 | 17 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 18.4L | $4.60 |
| 5/8 | 25/09/2026 | 11 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 19.5L | $9.50 |
| 3/10 | 14/09/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $3.70 |
| 4/10 | 31/08/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | G K Chapple | 1:53.1 | 2 |
| 33.5L | $31.00 |
| 2/3 | 26/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | G K Chapple | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 12/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | G K Chapple | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jorja Daskalovski
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Won three starts back at Goulburn over 1710m 2yo on October 19. Last time out 7th (Sr4) over 1720m at Penrith, beaten 21 m by Somelikeithot (2:05.60) in 2yo on October 29 at $9.50. Better than the last couple of runs suggest.
Last Starts 14 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 | 6 | NR up to 52 | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 21.8L | $9.50 |
| 6/9 | 23/10/2026 | 4 | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:56.0 | 8 |
| 14.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/10/2026 | 7 | Fillies MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $2.40 |
| 99/9 | 12/10/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 0.0L | $1.90 |
| 2/9 | 01/10/2026 | 17 | 0-1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 14/09/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $3.90 |
| 5/6 | 26/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Lucas Rando | 0 |
| 23.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 19/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
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First up. At the last run he was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 55 m by Disturbance (1:56.20) in 2yo on April 17 at $21. Looks set for a solid return.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 04/11/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 28/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Brad Elder | 0 |
| 33L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 17/04/2026 | 15 | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 56.3L | $21.00 |
| 6/6 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 55 | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 28.1L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 19/03/2026 | - | 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $19.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
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Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track was 3rd-2.38 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Tiny Prancer (1:55.10) in 2yo on November 6 at $4. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Sr5) over 1720m at Penrith, at the bell was 5th-10.27 beaten 5 m by Somelikeithot (2:05.60) in 2yo on October 29 at $8.50. Expected to play a major role.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 06/11/2026 | 8 | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/10 | 29/10/2026 | 6 | NR up to 52 | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 23/10/2026 | 7 | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $4.60 |
| 2/9 | 16/10/2026 | 4 | NR up to 52 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 12/10/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/09/2026 | 10 | 0-1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 24.9L | $15.00 |
| 2/5 | 12/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 05/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 35.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
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Last preparation only had 3 starts before going for a break. Returned to racing with a handy win by 3 m as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at this track (1:55.10) beating Maximian in 2yo on November 6 at $2.40 at the bell was 2nd-2.1. Winner at his only second-up run and can make it back-to-back wins.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 06/11/2026 | 104 | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:55.1 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $2.40 |
| 1/5 | 28/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 11.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 21/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 25/07/2026 | 11 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.3 | 4 |
| 23.6L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 14/07/2026 | 18 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.0 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $1.40 |
| 2/9 | 26/06/2026 | - | NR up to 57 | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $10.00 |