Newcastle Race 4 - Harness Breeders Nsw / Representing The Industry Pace
SAINT CRUSADER (3) has raced two times this prep and has filled a minor placing on each occasion. Recorded yet another strong performance last start when he battled on bravely to just miss out over 1609m at this track, adding to a string of recent minor placings. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Big chance based on those recent efforts. FIRE FOX (5) was responsible for a far better performance last time out, finishing fourth over 1609m at Menangle. Recent efforts are good enough to take out a race like this and does have good speed off the gait. DUGGEE SLOY (10) didn't do a bad job when fifth over 1609m at this track last time out. HEAVENLY HOLLY (4) is worth another chance after a last-start eighth over 1609m at Menangle six days ago. Something for the Multiples: FIRE FOX NZ (5)

Driver: Brad Elder
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 15 m by Applied (1:54.60) in NR 64 to 70 on July 25 at $12. At his previous start 7th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track was 3rd-6.17 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Surfers Delight (1:54.80) in No NR on July 18 at $8.50. Draws the inside so worth another chance.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 25/07/2025 | 7 | NR 64 to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $12.00 |
7/8 | 18/07/2025 | 4 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 19.9L | $8.50 |
7/9 | 14/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:53.6 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $7.00 |
7/10 | 07/07/2025 | 17 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Kerryann Morris | 1:51.7 | 6 |
| 13.9L | $31.00 |
7/9 | 20/06/2025 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.1 | 7 |
| 17.4L | $26.00 |
8/10 | 14/06/2025 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 21.1L | $81.00 |
4/7 | 15/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | R P Morris | 0 |
| 11.9L | $0.00 | |
2/4 | 12/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J P Gallagher | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Shannon Lindsay
Stats
Comments
Seven-year-old entire showed improvement last start. Surrendered the lead and finished 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track beaten 3.5 m by Applied (1:54.60) in NR 64 to 70 on July 25 at $71. The run before was not as impressive when well beaten into ninth after a quick start, behind Cool Night at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 70 on July 18 at $26. Might find this beyond him.
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 | 7 | NR 64 to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Shannon Lindsay | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $71.00 |
9/9 | 18/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Shannon Lindsay | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 35.8L | $26.00 |
5/9 | 11/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Shannon Lindsay | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $19.00 |
9/9 | 04/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Shannon Lindsay | 1:52.9 | 8 |
| 17.7L | $151.00 |
6/9 | 27/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Shannon Lindsay | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $34.00 |
4/10 | 20/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Shannon Lindsay | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $31.00 |
6/6 | 12/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Shannon Lindsay | 0 |
| 27.2L | $0.00 | |
1/6 | 14/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | B L Lindsay | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leigh Sutton
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing third behind Ashleys Blue Chip at Tamworth over 1980m in a NR up to 75 on July 17 at $4.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Applied at this track over 1609m in a NR 64 to 70 on July 25 at $3.10. Among the top chances on recent form.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 25/07/2025 | 8 | NR 64 to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:54.6 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $3.10 |
3/9 | 17/07/2025 | 258 | NR up to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $4.80 |
1/6 | 25/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 | ||
5/6 | 18/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | K A McDeed | 0 |
| 19L | $0.00 | |
6/9 | 01/11/2024 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:51.8 | 1 |
| 17.7L | $14.00 |
10/12 | 26/10/2024 | 8 | B 5 | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $21.00 |
7/10 | 18/10/2024 | 13 | NR up to 75 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:52.8 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $23.00 |
10/10 | 05/10/2024 | 8 | B 5 | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:50.2 | 5 |
| 34.1L | $41.00 |

Driver: Michael Formosa
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 40 m by Bella Danza (1:51.20) in NR up to 95 M on August 2 at $51. Before that, was well back in the run when 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track was 7th-12.89 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Surfers Delight (1:54.80) in No NR on July 18 at $5. Can improve from a better draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 02/08/2025 | 15 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 1:51.2 | 7 |
| 41.7L | $51.00 |
4/8 | 18/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Chloe Formosa | 1:54.8 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $5.00 |
2/9 | 11/07/2025 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $2.90 |
8/9 | 27/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 17.7L | $4.80 |
4/9 | 20/06/2025 | 14 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:52.1 | 4 |
| 9.7L | $10.00 |
4/9 | 06/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 1:53.6 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $8.00 |
1/2 | 21/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
1/6 | 26/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | M A Formosa | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr8) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle, at the bell was leading 3.84 beaten 3.5 m by Romanee (1:53.00) in 5 0K/5 Starts on August 4 at $4.20. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr10) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 35 m by Miraculous (1:51.70) in NR up to 95 on July 26 at $34. Can make amends.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 04/08/2025 | 9 | 5 0K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:53.0 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $4.20 |
10/10 | 26/07/2025 | 19 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Peter McRae | 1:51.7 | 10 |
| 36.4L | $34.00 |
3/9 | 07/07/2025 | 30 | 5 0K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:51.8 | 8 |
| 7.9L | $3.10 |
5/10 | 07/06/2025 | 1 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 22.2L | $51.00 |
3/9 | 06/06/2025 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $3.90 |
9/10 | 31/05/2025 | 25 | 5 0K/5 Starts | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.5 | 9 |
| 25.9L | $7.00 |
1/8 | 12/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 | |
3/7 | 22/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | S M Grima | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Applied (1:54.60) in NR 64 to 70 on July 25 at $41. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 8 m by Alta William (1:52.50) in NR up to 80 on July 19 at $81. Will not find this easy. This looks far too tough.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 25/07/2025 | 6 | NR 64 to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.6 | 8 |
| 9.4L | $41.00 |
8/10 | 19/07/2025 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Callaghan | 1:52.5 | 8 |
| 8.7L | $81.00 |
8/9 | 11/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $5.00 |
6/9 | 04/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jake Hughes | 1:52.9 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $26.00 |
1/9 | 27/06/2025 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.2 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $14.00 |
6/8 | 13/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:54.2 | 8 |
| 18.3L | $34.00 |
2/6 | 14/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 | |
1/8 | 03/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | T M Callaghan | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr6) over 2300m at Menangle beaten 12 m by Donegal Luther (2:46.60) in 4-020yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on July 26 at $8. Showed ability the race before when he won by 5.5 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at this track (1:55.70) beating Rock Fisherman in NR up to 70 on July 18 at $3.30 at the bell was leading 3.2. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 26/07/2025 | 8 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $8.00 |
1/9 | 18/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $3.30 |
6/9 | 11/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | A R Ruggari | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 9.4L | $51.00 |
4/9 | 04/07/2025 | 28 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mollly Ison | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 7.2L | $6.50 |
8/9 | 06/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | A R Ruggari | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 17.2L | $41.00 |
5/10 | 30/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | A R Ruggari | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $23.00 |
1/7 | 09/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 | |
4/6 | 02/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | A R Ruggari | 0 |
| 62.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Peter Hedges
Stats
Comments
Resumes. At the latest first-up run 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4 m by Peppa Bliss (1:53.80) in NR up to 65 on April 25 at $19. Has only trialled once and might need this pipe-opener.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/4 | 30/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | P J Hedges | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
9/9 | 06/06/2025 | 21 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | P J Hedges | 1:53.6 | 3 |
| 20.7L | $71.00 |
12/12 | 16/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $100,000.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Tom Callaghan | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 31.9L | $11.00 |
1/11 | 02/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $3.40 |
5/8 | 25/04/2025 | 140 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | P J Hedges | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $19.00 |
2/5 | 16/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | P J Hedges | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
8/10 | 06/12/2024 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 14.8L | $3.50 |
6/10 | 29/11/2024 | 62 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 13.9L | $61.00 |

Driver: Molly Ison
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 8 m by Applied (1:54.60) in NR 64 to 70 on July 25 at $3.90. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Sr2) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 4th-5.7 beaten 6 m by Cool Night (1:55.70) in NR up to 70 on July 18 at $4.80. Bold showing expected again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 25/07/2025 | 7 | NR 64 to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mollly Ison | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 8.6L | $3.90 |
3/9 | 18/07/2025 | 55 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Mollly Ison | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $4.80 |
3/12 | 24/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
3/12 | 17/05/2025 | 11 | NR up to 70 | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.3 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |
3/11 | 06/05/2025 | 28 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | B L McDonough | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 14.7L | $9.50 |
6/8 | 30/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L McDonough | 0 |
| 18.3L | $0.00 | |
1/9 | 08/04/2025 | 14 | NR 49 to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 1:53.5 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $26.00 |
4/5 | 03/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | B L McDonough | 0 |
| 13.3L | $0.00 |