Newcastle Race 8 - Barastoc Pace
Former Kiwi CYAMATE NZ (5) came from the back row and finished fourth when making his Australian debut at this circuit and distance last week. Fitter for that and draws on the front row this time so has strong claims. BOUGANVILLEA (3) has improved with racing this time in, culminating in a win at this circuit and distance last week when coming from wider to get home by 4.4 metres. Should enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position so could make it two on the trot. ULTIMATE RHAPSODY (7) added to his consistent form when he came from a similar barrier and finished runner-up at Menangle six weeks ago. Kept fresh since but must be respected. QUICKSHIFT GIRL (9) did well to place from a wide draw last week. Draws for a trail and is a player if she gets the gaps.

Driver: Jorja Daskalovski
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.75 m when quickly away, (Fr5) at this track (1:54.10) beating Myrtle May in on October 30 at $11 at the bell was leading 1.83. Has the inside draw and can be competitive again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 30/10/2026 | 15 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 15/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 14.1L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $3.30 |
| 2/10 | 17/09/2026 | 28 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $41.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 13/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | E R Lyons | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rodney Vernon
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth after being driven well back, behind Miss Australiana at this track over 2030m on October 30 at $101. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Kelloshiel at this track over 1609m on November 2. Consider.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 02/11/2026 | 3 | NR up to 54 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:53.1 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $1.00 |
| 8/10 | 30/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:55.1 | 8 |
| 22.7L | $101.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:55.2 | 7 |
| 6.1L | $12.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/10/2026 | 9 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $18.00 |
| 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 |
| 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
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Comments
Last start posted a big 4.5 m win (Fr7) at this track (1:56.10) beating Saint Karamara in M on November 6 at $4.20 at the bell was leading 4.3. Drawn favourably and could strike again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 06/11/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Kirra Langelaar | 1:56.1 | 7 |
| 4.4L | $4.20 |
| 3/9 | 30/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.1 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $14.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $14.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/10/2026 | 483 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $11.00 |
| 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 |
| 5/5 | 16/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | A J Doherty | 0 |
| 27.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
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Comments
Last start 10th (Fr8) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 10th-17.14 beaten 17 m by Rocknroll Cowboy (1:52.70) on November 7 at $26. At his previous start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr3) over 2125m at Penrith was 8th-13.06 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Lochinvar Jag (2:34.60) on November 5 at $14. Better drawn and has to be included among the chances.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 07/11/2026 | 2 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 1:52.7 | 8 |
| 17.3L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 05/11/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 13.7L | $14.00 |
| 3/9 | 30/10/2026 | 22 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $16.00 |
| 1/10 | 08/10/2026 | 9 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.40 |
| 3/10 | 29/09/2026 | 19 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 1:52.0 | 3 |
| 9.9L | $16.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | D Jack | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 14.1L | $4.33 |
| 3/4 | 05/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mitch Chapple | 0 |
| 15.9L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 06/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Narissa Elkins | 0 |
| 13.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Resumed when over this distance beaten 14 m fourth behind Major Reason in a on November 6. Fitter and can improve enough to take this out.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 06/11/2026 | 84 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.3 | 2 |
| 14.7L | $2.50 |
| 4/8 | 28/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/11 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | R41 TO R44 | $12,280.00 | Cambridge Raceway | 2200m | Neutral | Jade Wakeling | 1:57.00 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $39.50 |
| 1/11 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | R39 TO R48 | $20,130.00 | Cambridge Raceway | 2200m | Neutral | M W Mckendry Mnzm | 1:57.50 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $17.20 |
| 6/11 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | R35 TO R40 | $8,050.00 | Cambridge Raceway | 2200m | Fast | Jade Wakeling | 1:57.60 | 2 |
| 19.4L | $8.20 |
| 3/9 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | R39 TO R45 | $11,650.00 | Cambridge Raceway | 2200m | Fast | Cheree Wigg | 2:01.00 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $4.30 |
| 7/10 | 19/06/2026 | 21 | R36 TO R45 | $12,060.00 | Cambridge Raceway | 2200m | Fast | Jade Wakeling | 1:55.60 | 6 |
| 31.9L | $70.60 |

Driver: Joe Taaffe
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Comments
Nine-year-old gelding showed improvement last start. 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track was 5th-12.46 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Major Reason (1:52.30) on November 6 at $71. The race before was not as impressive when beaten by 9 m finishing sixth after being driven well back, behind Whataboyjack at this track over 1609m in a 4yo+ on October 30 at $81. Prefer others on this occasion.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 06/11/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Brad Elder | 1:52.3 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $71.00 |
| 6/10 | 30/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 66 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:54.4 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $81.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 12.4L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 16/10/2026 | 9 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $17.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Michael Formosa
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Comments
Freshened-up since the last run 41 days ago. Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow second behind Runkle at Menangle over 1609m 4yo+ last start. Before that was beaten 4.5 metres second at this track same class on September 18. With luck from a wide barrier he can be in the finish again.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 03/10/2026 | 15 | NR up to 58 | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 1:54.8 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $18.00 |
| 2/10 | 18/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:53.0 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:54.0 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 21/08/2026 | 35 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:54.0 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $23.00 |
| 1/9 | 17/07/2026 | 4 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 3/8 | 13/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 54 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:55.4 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $9.50 |
| 3/6 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 9.8L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 12/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grace Panella
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr2) over 2030m after showing early pace at this track was 4th-8.41 at the bell, beaten 4 m by Miss Australiana (2:24.80) on November 6 at $13. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 7th (Fr2) over 2030m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 17 m by Silent Fears (2:26.70) on October 23 at $12. Not easy from this barrier.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 06/11/2026 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Kirra Langelaar | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $13.00 |
| 7/10 | 23/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 17.2L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 16/10/2026 | 9 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 4.2L | $7.50 |
| 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 |
| 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
Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing fifth behind Major Mickey at Tamworth over 1609m on October 29 at $4.33. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing third behind Chezz Dale at this track over 1609m on November 6 at $26. Rates highly. Player with some luck.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 06/11/2026 | 8 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Brad Elder | 1:54.6 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 29/10/2026 | 6 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $4.33 |
| 5/8 | 23/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:53.0 | 8 |
| 13.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/10 | 16/10/2026 | 8 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:55.0 | 7 |
| 1.1L | $14.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Kirra Langelaar
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. Previously first up won by 1.5 m when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at Maitland (2:26.70) beating Betterthanfederer in 3yo+ on December 27 at $21. Could open the campaign with a forward performance.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 28/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Joshua Osborn | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Kirra Langelaar | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 24.7L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:52.2 | 1 |
| 17.9L | $31.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.6 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 62 | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.3 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $8.00 |
| 7/9 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.9 | 5 |
| 15.4L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $1.50 |
| 2/5 | 17/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | K L Langelaar | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |