Newcastle Race 8 - Alabar Australia Pace
NEON TIGER (7) ran seventh last start at this track over 1609m, beaten 7 metres. Meeting a deeper field this time, but he has the ability to mix it with them. IRE OF THE DRAGON (3) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 5.5 metres from the winner in fourth over 1609m at this track. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Finds a tougher race, but a trip to the winners' circle is not out of the question. CRUSADER MISS (6) didn't do a bad job when sixth over 1609m at this track last time out. BROOKESSMARTDANCER (8) is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish third at Menangle over 1609m.

Driver: Joe Taaffe
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into eighth behind Freedom Art at this track over 2030m in a NR up to 47 on May 9 at $17.80. Place chance.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 09/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joe Taaffe | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 20.0L | $17.80 |
9/10 | 02/05/2025 | 4 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joe Taaffe | 1:56.9 | 8 |
| 25.9L | $81.00 |
3/10 | 28/04/2025 | 21 | NR 34 to 37 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $2.70 |
6/9 | 07/04/2025 | 17 | NR up to 37 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 21.9L | $2.60 |
9/10 | 21/03/2025 | 4 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joe Taaffe | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 11.4L | $4.80 |
2/9 | 17/03/2025 | 4 | NR 37 to 38 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joe Taaffe | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.40 |
2/4 | 19/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | J E Taaffe | 0 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 | |
2/7 | 17/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | A P Richardson | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jai Meikle
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 2.75 m by Rogervalerio Lombo (1:57.70) in NR 39 to 42 on May 12 at $11. At his previous start 5th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early pace at Penrith was leading by 0.1m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 16 m by Lani Kai Beach (2:06.80) in NR up to 47 on May 1 at $10. Looking to others.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 12/05/2025 | 11 | NR 39 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | J B Meikle | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $11.00 |
5/10 | 01/05/2025 | 8 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Sebastian Piltz | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 16.2L | $10.00 |
4/10 | 23/04/2025 | 9 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | J B Meikle | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
4/8 | 14/04/2025 | 7 | NR 37 to 41 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | J B Meikle | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $12.00 |
4/10 | 07/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | J B Meikle | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $34.00 |
9/10 | 31/03/2025 | 76 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | J B Meikle | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 28.6L | $4.40 |
2/8 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J B Meikle | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 | |
3/6 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | J B Meikle | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rodney Atkins
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track was 5th-9.11 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Uncle Gregory (1:56.60) in NR 39 to 40 on July 8 at $1.80. Before that, 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 2.75 m by Love Lou (1:55.00) in NR up to 53 on July 4 at $6. Watch for a spike in form.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 08/07/2025 | 4 | NR 39 to 40 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Atkins | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $1.80 |
4/10 | 04/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $6.00 |
2/10 | 27/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Rodney Atkins | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $8.00 |
2/10 | 20/06/2025 | 4 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $15.00 |
2/8 | 16/06/2025 | 3 | NR 39 to 41 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Atkins | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |
6/10 | 13/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:52.8 | 2 |
| 16.2L | $126.00 |
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: Declan Murphy
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Comments
Recent form below what she is capable of. Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 6 m by Mary Anne Rose (1:54.50) in NR up to 48 on June 20 at $3.50. At the previous start 7th (Fr1) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 6th-8.97 beaten 8 m by Bandit Eyes (1:53.00) in NR up to 60 on June 10 at $61. Certainly worth another chance.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 20/06/2025 | 10 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $3.50 |
7/10 | 10/06/2025 | 10 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:53.0 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $61.00 |
8/9 | 31/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Rickie Alchin | 1:52.4 | 4 |
| 29.5L | $51.00 |
8/10 | 24/05/2025 | 4 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:52.3 | 8 |
| 13.9L | $81.00 |
1/9 | 20/05/2025 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $4.80 |
1/8 | 12/05/2025 | 9 | 2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:55.2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $2.80 |
3/10 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Declan Murphy | 0 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 | |
4/8 | 28/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 14.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Elly Chapple
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 7 m by Love Lou (1:55.00) in NR up to 53 on July 4 at $4.20. Before that, 4th (Sr2) over 1609m at this track was 4th-5.75 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Kissmelvis (1:54.70) in NR up to 50 on June 27 at $6. Nicely placed to make an impact this time.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 04/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.0 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $4.20 |
4/10 | 27/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $6.00 |
10/10 | 20/06/2025 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mollly Ison | 1:54.5 | 6 |
| 17.0L | $12.00 |
2/10 | 06/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $4.20 |
1/8 | 30/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $2.50 |
8/9 | 16/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $2.30 |
4/7 | 08/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R McCartney | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
5/8 | 25/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | C D Svanosio | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
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Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing fourth behind Will I Am at Menangle over 1609m in a 3yo+ WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 on June 17 at $6.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Dancing With My Ex at Menangle over 1609m in a 3yo+ WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 on June 24 at $12. Should be there at the business end.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 24/06/2025 | 7 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:56.2 | 9 |
| 7.7L | $12.00 |
4/8 | 17/06/2025 | 11 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $6.50 |
5/10 | 06/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:57.9 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $10.00 |
5/8 | 30/05/2025 | 11 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:55.2 | 7 |
| 15.7L | $23.00 |
1/9 | 19/05/2025 | 11 | NR 40 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.20 |
8/10 | 08/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $13.00 |
2/6 | 03/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Chris Geary | 0 |
| 6.8L | $0.00 | |
2/6 | 24/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Chris Geary | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Molly Ison
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early speed at Tamworth was 6th-9.8 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Lucky Beach Boy (1:58.10) in NR up to 57 on July 3 at $4.40. Before that, was well back in the run when 5th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track was 8th-17.83 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Karaoke King (1:55.50) in NR 47 to 51 on June 16 at $8.50. Expecting a much better run this time.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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4/9 | 03/07/2025 | 17 | NR up to 57 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Jemma Coney | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $4.40 |
5/8 | 16/06/2025 | 4 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Mollly Ison | 1:55.5 | 8 |
| 11.5L | $8.50 |
2/10 | 12/06/2025 | 10 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Mollly Ison | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $3.70 |
7/9 | 02/06/2025 | 3 | NR 53 to 57 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Mollly Ison | 1:53.8 | 6 |
| 8.2L | $16.00 |
6/10 | 30/05/2025 | 18 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Mollly Ison | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 14.7L | $81.00 |
5/9 | 12/05/2025 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:59.9 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $15.00 |
1/3 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | J L Daskalovski | 0 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 | |
3/7 | 11/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cooper Griffiths
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 8 m by Love Lou (1:55.00) in NR up to 53 on July 4 at $23. At the start before 9th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 30 m by Our Special Memory (1:52.60) in NR up to 57 on June 6 at $14. Capable of a lot more.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/10 | 04/07/2025 | 28 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:55.0 | 8 |
| 8.6L | $23.00 |
9/9 | 06/06/2025 | 4 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Chloe Formosa | 1:52.6 | 4 |
| 31.9L | $14.00 |
2/9 | 02/06/2025 | 17 | NR 53 to 57 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Chloe Formosa | 1:53.8 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
1/10 | 16/05/2025 | 4 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:54.6 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $3.70 |
6/10 | 12/05/2025 | 3 | NR up to 55 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 12.9L | $16.00 |
5/10 | 09/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:57.2 | 8 |
| 4.6L | $31.00 |
2/6 | 18/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
5/7 | 28/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | M L Ison | 0 |
| 11.7L | $0.00 |