Newcastle Race 8 - Speak Easy Speech Pathology Pace
OTIS RISING (3) was racing in the city before switching yards and relishing a class drop to win his last two outings at Tamworth and Narrabri. Led in both of those so can push forward again from this barrier to land the hat trick. DOUBLE SAID (1) has drawn to advantage and has strong claims off a win from a wider barrier here three back. Looks a danger. JOHNNY DEE (2) has been racing well and registered his second success from his last three outings when coming from this barrier to score by 1.2 metres here last time. Should enjoy an economical run. Major player. TOUGH TALKS (5) is another in form and is worth thought off a last-start win by a nose at this venue, making it two victories on the trot.

Driver: Grace Panella
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 1609m NR up to 43 on April 7. Last start 4th (Sr2) over 2030m at this track, at the bell was 5th-7.3m 2WWC beaten 7 m by Johnny Dee (2:28.50) in NR up to 47 on April 25 at $8. Bold showing expected.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 25/04/2025 | 6 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Glenn McElhinney | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $8.00 |
7/10 | 19/04/2025 | 12 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:54.4 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $4.60 |
1/10 | 07/04/2025 | 17 | NR up to 43 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:54.0 | 7 |
| 7.2L | $1.90 |
10/10 | 21/03/2025 | 4 | NR up to 50 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 10.2L | $4.00 |
1/9 | 17/03/2025 | 14 | NR 39 to 40 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 22.8L | $1.65 |
3/9 | 03/03/2025 | 7 | NR 40 to 41 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $1.90 |
1/6 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 53.3L | $0.00 | ||
1/8 | 02/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | G W McElhinney | 0 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.2 m after showing early speed, (Fr2) at this track (2:28.50) beating Ultimate Rhapsody in NR up to 47 on April 25 at $10 at the bell was 4th-5.2m on the pegs. Could go back-to-back.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 25/04/2025 | 6 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $10.00 |
10/10 | 19/04/2025 | 8 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.4 | 6 |
| 31.1L | $26.00 |
1/10 | 11/04/2025 | 4 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
7/10 | 07/04/2025 | 17 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Atkins | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 20.1L | $19.00 |
5/10 | 21/03/2025 | 4 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mark Callaghan | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $51.00 |
8/9 | 17/03/2025 | 10 | NR 39 to 40 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Atkins | 1:54.3 | 8 |
| 80.3L | $51.00 |
3/5 | 08/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Rodney Atkins | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 | |
2/5 | 04/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Blake Hughes | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tom Ison
Stats
Comments
Five-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Narrabri and Tamworth. Last start posted a big 4 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at Narrabri (2:43.30) beating Be Good Benny in NR 45 to 55 on April 20 at $1.80 at the bell was leading 1.6m on the pegs. Winning claims again.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 20/04/2025 | 3 | NR 45 to 55 | $6,940.00 | Narrabri | 2160m | Neutral | Tom Ison | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $1.80 |
1/10 | 17/04/2025 | 16 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |
9/10 | 01/04/2025 | 7 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:54.1 | 9 |
| 20.8L | $11.00 |
4/10 | 25/03/2025 | 7 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:53.5 | 9 |
| 18.0L | $8.50 |
2/9 | 18/03/2025 | 8 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:54.8 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
8/10 | 10/03/2025 | 6 | NR 42 to 46 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | Lleyton Green | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 13.6L | $7.50 |
4/6 | 20/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | M B Turnbull | 0 |
| 49.4L | $0.00 | |
5/8 | 20/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | L Miles | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Caitlin McElhinney
Stats
Comments
Good performance when beaten by 5.5 m finishing third behind Scarlet Bling at Dubbo over 1720m in a NR up to 45 M on April 11 at $5. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing second behind Seven Rippin Aces at Tamworth over 1980m in a NR up to 45 on April 17 at $2.25. Can be involved.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 17/04/2025 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $2.25 |
3/9 | 11/04/2025 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $5.00 |
2/8 | 03/04/2025 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Tom Ison | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.60 |
5/10 | 28/03/2025 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Tom Ison | 1:55.1 | 4 |
| 15.2L | $31.00 |
2/10 | 20/03/2025 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $10,000.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Anthony Varga | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $11.00 |
3/10 | 06/03/2025 | 10 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Tom Ison | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $6.50 |
2/4 | 06/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Caitlin McElhinney | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 | |
4/6 | 03/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | C McElhinney | 0 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
Stats
Comments
Five-year-old entire is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track and Narrabri. Last start won by a nose (Fr4) at this track (1:57.90) beating Double Lines in NR 43 to 45 on April 28 at $5.50 at the bell was 6th-10.78. Could deliver again.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 28/04/2025 | 8 | NR 43 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
1/10 | 20/04/2025 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Narrabri | 1760m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $2.20 |
9/10 | 11/04/2025 | 4 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:54.7 | 8 |
| 16.8L | $12.00 |
2/10 | 07/04/2025 | 17 | NR up to 43 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:54.0 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $7.50 |
2/10 | 21/03/2025 | 4 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $18.00 |
7/9 | 17/03/2025 | 10 | NR 41 to 43 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 1:55.5 | 8 |
| 40.0L | $34.00 |
2/7 | 05/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | |
3/8 | 15/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Cooper Griffiths | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jemma Coney
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr5) over 1980m at Tamworth, beaten 25 m by Seven Rippin Aces (2:27.50) in NR up to 45 on April 17 at $5.50. Two runs back won by a head as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at Tamworth (1:57.80) beating Tralee Maxie in NR 46 to 47 on April 3 at $3.30. Will find this tough.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 17/04/2025 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 26.8L | $5.50 |
1/10 | 03/04/2025 | 7 | NR 46 to 47 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Jemma Coney | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.30 |
3/9 | 27/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Jemma Coney | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 24.6L | $3.50 |
1/8 | 20/03/2025 | 20 | NR 43 to 47 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Jemma Coney | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $6.00 |
4/9 | 28/02/2025 | 12 | NR 42 to 43 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Neutral | Mat Rue | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 19.2L | $9.50 |
5/8 | 16/02/2025 | 5 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Blayney | 2000m | Neutral | B J Medlyn | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $5.00 |
3/5 | 24/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Good | B J Medlyn | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
1/3 | 28/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | G A Panella | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rodney Atkins
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing eighth after being driven well back, behind Megs Monaro at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 47 on April 11 at $34. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.3 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Jeffcoate at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 48 on April 19 at $21. Others better.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 19/04/2025 | 8 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:56.1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $21.00 |
8/9 | 11/04/2025 | 4 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:54.1 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $34.00 |
3/10 | 07/04/2025 | 4 | NR up to 43 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Atkins | 1:54.0 | 5 |
| 9.9L | $10.00 |
4/10 | 03/04/2025 | 13 | NR 36 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Chloe Formosa | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 12.7L | $10.00 |
2/5 | 01/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | C M Sutherland | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 | ||
2/9 | 21/03/2025 | 4 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $16.00 |
3/9 | 17/03/2025 | 10 | NR 41 to 43 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Atkins | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 28.0L | $16.00 |
5/5 | 30/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | C M Sutherland | 0 |
| 56L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jake Hughes
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 3 m third behind Tough Talks at this track over 1609m NR 43 to 45 last start. Before that was beaten 4.5 metres fourth at Tamworth in NR up to 50 on April 17. Not here.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 28/04/2025 | 11 | NR 43 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jake Hughes | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $8.50 |
4/7 | 17/04/2025 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $8.00 |
8/10 | 11/04/2025 | 4 | NR 40 to 45 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:56.3 | 7 |
| 11.2L | $26.00 |
4/9 | 07/04/2025 | 4 | NR 45 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Chloe Butler | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $6.50 |
2/9 | 03/04/2025 | 7 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Chloe Butler | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $10.00 |
6/9 | 27/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Jemma Coney | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $2.40 |
1/6 | 12/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
5/7 | 11/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Jake Hughes | 0 |
| 10.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track was 2nd-3.27 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Kissmelvis (1:58.00) in NR 47 to 48 on April 28 at $6. Before that, 10th (Fr7) over 1609m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track beaten 21 m by Jeffcoate (1:56.10) in NR up to 48 on April 19 at $4.40. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/7 | 28/04/2025 | 9 | NR 47 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Mollly Ison | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 15.4L | $6.00 |
10/10 | 19/04/2025 | 8 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:56.1 | 7 |
| 21.3L | $4.40 |
1/9 | 11/04/2025 | 4 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.1 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $2.30 |
6/9 | 07/04/2025 | 4 | NR up to 46 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Mollly Ison | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $9.00 |
3/10 | 03/04/2025 | 7 | NR 46 to 47 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Mollly Ison | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $7.50 |
3/10 | 27/03/2025 | 34 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Mollly Ison | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $3.20 |
2/7 | 19/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | A R Ruggari | 0 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 | |
1/5 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jett Turnbull | 0 |
| 16.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track was 4th-8.18 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Kissmelvis (1:58.00) in NR 47 to 48 on April 28 at $4.60. At the run before 4th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 3.5 m by Jeffcoate (1:56.10) in NR up to 48 on April 19 at $11. A solid showing is on the cards.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/7 | 28/04/2025 | 9 | NR 47 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 18.1L | $4.60 |
4/10 | 19/04/2025 | 12 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:56.1 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
3/9 | 07/04/2025 | 3 | NR up to 46 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $2.80 |
1/10 | 04/04/2025 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
1/9 | 21/03/2025 | 4 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $4.80 |
2/9 | 17/03/2025 | 10 | NR 39 to 40 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 22.8L | $9.00 |
5/7 | 18/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Cooper Griffiths | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 | |
3/3 | 11/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 14.5L | $0.00 |