Newcastle Race 1 - Medowie Lodge Pace
TECHY CREED (8) was 11 metres away in third at this track over 1609m last start at his first run back from a spell. Must overcome a very wide draw. Tackles a similar assignment and he can continue the strong start to the campaign. HEZA PLAYER (7) led at his most recent outing and scored in a far better performance at Tamworth over 1980m, getting home by 2.5 metres. The driver has some work to do from this wide starting position. Taking on a better field but he is capable of running another big race. PEPPA BLISS (2) disappointed last time when ninth over 1609m at this track when working hard in the run. Can turn things around. ULTIMATE RHAPSODY (9) won two runs back then things went sour last time when he broke and finished a long way back in tenth over 1609m at this track. Drawn to enjoy a nice run, with luck possibly playing a role at some point. Won't find this any harder and he can bounce back. Something for the Multiples: HEZA PLAYER NZ (7)

Driver: Cameron Hart
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Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 8th (Fr1) over 1980m at Tamworth was 5th-9.4 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Heza Player (2:27.20) in NR up to 55 on July 24 at $51. Before that surrendered the lead and finished 8th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at Tamworth beaten 35 m by Dougs Rules (1:55.90) in NR up to 52 on July 17 at $16. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/4 | 29/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | K M Glasby | 0 |
| 9.2L | $0.00 | |
8/10 | 24/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $51.00 |
8/10 | 17/07/2025 | 14 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Tanner Brown | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 33.9L | $16.00 |
4/5 | 08/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Michael Grima | 0 |
| 29.5L | $0.00 | ||
7/9 | 03/07/2025 | 182 | NR up to 57 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 22.3L | $11.00 |
9/10 | 02/01/2025 | 12 | NR 58 to 60 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 17.2L | $31.00 |
5/10 | 21/12/2024 | 9 | NR 56 to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 1:54.8 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $34.00 |
5/10 | 12/12/2024 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $19.00 |

Driver: Grace Panella
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Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to her best. Last start 9th (Fr5) over 1609m after racing wide at this track beaten 14 m by The Greek General (1:54.50) in 4yo+ NR up to 62 on July 25 at $6.50. The run prior was well beaten after breaking at Tamworth on July 17. Has ability and can do much better.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/10 | 25/07/2025 | 8 | NR up to 62 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $6.50 |
10/10 | 17/07/2025 | 6 | NR up to 62 | $10,000.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:55.1 | 4 |
| 125.3L | $12.00 |
7/10 | 11/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:53.8 | 8 |
| 8.7L | $21.00 |
8/10 | 04/07/2025 | 63 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $15.00 |
3/6 | 25/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Blake Hughes | 0 |
| 6.8L | $0.00 | ||
6/6 | 18/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Blake Hughes | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 | |
10/10 | 02/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:56.9 | 6 |
| 41.3L | $10.00 |
1/8 | 25/04/2025 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:53.8 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $21.00 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
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Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th-12.06 beaten 5.5 m by Sweet Rocky (1:54.70) in NR 48 to 49 on July 29 at $3.60. At the run before 4th (Fr6) over 1609m after racing wide at Tamworth was 2nd-1.2 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Bettor Cheer (1:56.70) in NR up to 52 on July 17 at $3.20. Has the ability to figure prominently from a better draw.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 29/07/2025 | 12 | NR 48 to 49 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $3.60 |
4/10 | 17/07/2025 | 9 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 13.2L | $3.20 |
2/8 | 08/07/2025 | 18 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
9/10 | 20/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:56.7 | 7 |
| 33.7L | $15.00 |
8/10 | 13/06/2025 | 11 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:52.8 | 2 |
| 23.6L | $41.00 |
4/9 | 02/06/2025 | 131 | NR 53 to 57 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
1/6 | 14/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 | |
1/5 | 08/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Blake Hughes | 0 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joe Taaffe
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Comments
Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 12 m by The Greek General (1:54.50) in 4yo+ NR up to 62 on July 25 at $8. At the run before solid effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m after racing wide at this track was 2nd-3.31 at the bell, beaten 1.5 m by Ire Of The Dragon (1:56.80) in NR up to 55 on July 18 at $5. Forward performance expected.
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 | 25/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mollly Ison | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $8.00 |
3/10 | 18/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Mollly Ison | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $5.00 |
8/10 | 11/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 10.2L | $9.00 |
9/10 | 04/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joe Taaffe | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $13.00 |
2/8 | 27/06/2025 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joe Taaffe | 1:53.1 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $4.80 |
4/6 | 18/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Joe Taaffe | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 | |
4/10 | 13/06/2025 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joe Taaffe | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $4.40 |
1/6 | 04/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Joe Taaffe | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 13 m by Tukaha (1:55.40) in 4yo+ NR up to 62 on August 2 at $81. Two runs back was well back in the run when 9th (Fr7) over 1609m after being wide early at this track, at the bell was 10th-11.8 beaten 13 m by Rose Noire (1:54.50) in NR 51 to 59 on July 29 at $4.80. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 02/08/2025 | 4 | NR up to 62 | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:55.4 | 7 |
| 13.1L | $81.00 |
9/10 | 29/07/2025 | 12 | NR 51 to 59 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:54.5 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $4.80 |
2/10 | 17/07/2025 | 6 | NR up to 62 | $10,000.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $4.80 |
5/10 | 11/07/2025 | 6 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $12.00 |
5/9 | 05/07/2025 | 9 | NR up to 58 | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:52.4 | 9 |
| 9.2L | $31.00 |
2/10 | 26/06/2025 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $10,000.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $5.00 |
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: Will Rixon
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Comments
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 3rd (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 2.75 m by Watsluvgottado (1:57.80) in MAIDEN on July 26 2024 at $17. Has been in work for a little while but after a lengthy break may need the run.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/4 | 30/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Shane Harmey | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | |
4/6 | 16/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 | |
6/8 | 01/02/2025 | 12 | NR up to 54 | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.7 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $26.00 |
7/10 | 20/01/2025 | 10 | NR up to 54 | $10,000.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $10.00 |
2/10 | 10/01/2025 | 13 | NR up to 54 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $17.00 |
4/9 | 28/12/2024 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 1646m | Neutral | J L Coney | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 18.5L | $13.00 |
2/10 | 21/12/2024 | 8 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $4.20 |
10/10 | 13/12/2024 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 17.6L | $3.60 |

Driver: Cooper Griffiths
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Comments
Last start won by 2.5 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Tamworth (2:27.20) beating Allsopp in NR up to 55 on July 24 at $3.50 at the bell was leading 4.4. Can measure up again.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 24/07/2025 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
4/10 | 18/07/2025 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $15.00 |
6/8 | 08/07/2025 | 11 | NR up to 60 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $8.00 |
6/8 | 27/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:53.1 | 6 |
| 17.5L | $6.00 |
4/10 | 20/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:52.7 | 8 |
| 12.1L | $51.00 |
8/10 | 13/06/2025 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:58.7 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $26.00 |
2/6 | 07/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1646m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 | |
3/5 | 30/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Wayne Hill | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
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Comments
Second-up here following a spell. Good run when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 11 m by Pure Grunt (1:53.20) in NR up to 52 on July 25 at $4.40. Winning claims with added fitness.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 25/07/2025 | 84 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.2 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $4.40 |
4/8 | 09/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 11.4L | $0.00 | |
5/6 | 11/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Kerryann Morris | 0 |
| 23.9L | $0.00 | |
9/9 | 02/05/2025 | 33 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:52.3 | 3 |
| 58.6L | $1.50 |
1/6 | 30/03/2025 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | R P Duffy | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $1.80 |
1/10 | 21/03/2025 | 184 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $1.15 |
6/11 | 18/09/2024 | 11 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 14.4L | $31.00 |
8/12 | 07/09/2024 | 10 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 19.8L | $71.00 |

Driver: Michael Formosa
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; broke in score up and was out of position at the start 10th (Sr2) over 1609m at this track, well beaten by Pure Grunt (1:53.20) in NR up to 52 on July 25 at $12. Showed ability the outing before when he won by 1.3 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (2:32.50) beating Keilor Baby Shark in NR up to 50 on July 18 at $1.33 at the bell was leading 2.13. Should improve sharply.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/10 | 25/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 201.9L | $12.00 |
1/10 | 18/07/2025 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $1.33 |
1/9 | 04/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:56.9 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.00 |
2/10 | 27/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.70 |
4/10 | 20/06/2025 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:54.5 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $31.00 |
2/10 | 06/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 1:56.0 | 8 |
| 25.1L | $17.00 |
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 |