Newcastle Race 1 - Lovey's Grocers Iga Super Mdn Plate
A few first starters will attract interest but the safe option is to go with the exposed form of POMELO CHAMOMILE (6) who is back from a 15-week spell. Settled near the speed and kept finding to hold on for third over this course and distance at his only appearance. Recent trial winner who looks set to come back bigger and better this time in work. Peter Snowden pitched HELLDEEVA (4) into the Listed Lonhro Plate on debut three weeks and she wasn't up to the task. Huge difference in race quality today so her 6.5 length defeat may measure up okay. First starter POTOMAC RIVER (7) is by Pride Of Dubai from a Foxwedge mare who has produced four winners from four foals. Went well in a recent Beaumont trial so a bright start to her career is on the cards. Home Affairs filly SPRIGHTLY AFFAIR (8) looks ready to make an impact on debut following a sound trial win at the Beaumont track on 12 February. SCRAP (2) is trialling well for Kim Waugh and can make his presence felt on debut.
Jockey: Adam Farragher
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Colt by Home Affairs facing the starter for the first time. Was runner-up in a trial at Warwick Farm on February 16 over 795m. Must be kept safe.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 795m | Soft | Tommy Berry | 51.5kg | 0:46.66 | - | 0 |
| 4.46L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 820m | Soft | Adam Farragher | 53kg | 0:49.44 | - | 0 |
| 0.94L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 650m | Ben Allen | 0:38.20 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Keagan Latham
Weight: 57kgs
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Gelding by Yes Yes Yes making his debut. Has looked handy in two trials leading into this, the latest a second at Beaumont (Newcastle) on February 12 over 850m. Worth watching for any market moves.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 12/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaumont (Newcastle) | 850m | Good | Andrew Gibbons | 50kg | 0:49.72 | - | 0 |
| 0.35L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wyong | 845m | Good | Alysha Collett | 50kg | 0:50.83 | - | 0 |
| 0.15L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Reece Jones
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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On debut. Two-year-old filly by Capitalist out of Above Perfection. At the most recent trial finished sixth at Rosehill over 900m. Might need this run.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 12/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Good | Reece Jones | 51kg | 0:55.01 | - | 0 |
| 6.14L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 23/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 800m | Soft | Reece Jones | 51kg | 0:47.15 | - | 0 |
| 0.34L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick-Kensington | 850m | Good | Tyler Schiller | 51.5kg | 0:50.23 | - | 1 |
| 10.54L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luke Rolls
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, second last of 10 at Randwick in the LR Lonhro on February 7 over 1000m, 6 len behind Agrarian Girl with 54kg at $71. Tricky draw again but this is many lengths weaker so she comes into calculations.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 07/02/2026 | - | LR OPEN 2 | $200,500.00 | Randwick | 1000m | Good 4 | Tyler Schiller | 54kg | 0:57.17 | 7-6-9 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $71.00 |
| 2/9 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 1050m | Good | Tyler Schiller | 51.5kg | 1:04.52 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 740m | Good | Rachel King | 50kg | 0:45.01 | - | 0 |
| 0.56L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jess Taylor
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when second last of 7 at Randwick 2yo SW on December 20 over 1000m, 16 len behind Warwoven with 55kg at $101. Wait and see how she comes up.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 20/12/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $160,000.00 | Randwick | 1000m | Good 4 | Jess Taylor | 55kg | 0:57.36 | 6-7-6 | 5 |
| 16.0L | $101.00 |
| 5/5 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 800m | Good | Jess Taylor | 48kg | 0:49.42 | - | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: William Stanley
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when 3rd of 11 at this track Max Lees on November 15 over 900m, 2.5 len behind Seeiaye carrying 54.5kg at $9. Expected to feature with race experience on board this prep.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 12/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaumont (Newcastle) | 850m | Good | Liberty Smyth | 52kg | 0:48.63 | - | 0 |
| 0.11L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wyong | 845m | Good | Andrew Gibbons | 50kg | 0:50.83 | - | 0 |
| 1.24L | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 15/11/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $162,000.00 | Newcastle | 900m | Good 4 | Tim Clark | 54.5kg | 0:50.67 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Christian Reith
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Two-year-old filly making debut by Pride Of Dubai out of Contributing. Was second in a 850m barrier trial on February 12 at Beaumont (Newcastle). Expected to be tuned up to run well.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 12/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaumont (Newcastle) | 850m | Good | Aaron Bullock | 54kg | 0:48.63 | - | 0 |
| 0.11L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 800m | Good | Aaron Bullock | 54kg | 0:47.96 | - | 0 |
| 3.66L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jean Van Overmeire
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly by Home Affairs making her first appearance. Won a Beaumont (Newcastle) trial over 850m on February 12. Must be respected.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 12/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaumont (Newcastle) | 850m | Good | Ashley Morgan | 0:49.51 | - | 0 |
| 0.44L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wyong | 845m | Good | Ashley Morgan | 0:50.83 | - | 0 |
| 0.15L | $0.00 |