Newcastle Race 8 - Alabar Australia Pace
WAR WESTERN (4) was struggling to make his mark before the latest appearance when he scored by 8 metres over 1609m at this track. Facing a tougher assignment but he is good enough to cope. SHIRALEE (3) scored by a nose at this track over 1609m last start at her first run back from a spell. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Facing a tougher assignment but she is fitter and capable of running another big race. HASLER (2) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by a nose at this track over 1609m. FLEUR BELLA (7) is in the mix after turning in a better effort last start to finish third at this track over 1609m.

Driver: Andrew Bourke
Stats
Comments
Began his campaign last start running 8th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 25 m by War Western (1:56.70) in NR 38 to 40 on July 29 at $6.50. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 29/07/2025 | 78 | NR 38 to 40 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Andrew Bourke | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 25.1L | $6.50 |
1/6 | 23/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Andrew Bourke | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
1/6 | 16/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Andrew Bourke | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
2/10 | 12/05/2025 | 14 | NR 39 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Andrew Bourke | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $34.00 |
10/10 | 28/04/2025 | 385 | NR 40 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Andrew Bourke | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 45.3L | $6.00 |
4/7 | 08/04/2024 | 9 | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | T E Pullicino | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 19.8L | $11.00 | |
1/10 | 30/03/2024 | 5 | NR up to 40 | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | T E Pullicino | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
4/7 | 25/03/2024 | 23 | No NR | $4,500.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Neutral | T E Pullicino | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 19.1L | $81.00 |

Driver: Tom Ison
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a nose (Sr1) at this track (1:57.30) beating Yogi in NR up to 31 on July 29 at $5.50 at the bell was 5th-10.97. Very hard to beat.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 29/07/2025 | 12 | NR up to 31 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
8/10 | 17/07/2025 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 2:00.7 | 4 |
| 17.5L | $34.00 |
2/9 | 08/07/2025 | 22 | NR up to 33 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $5.00 |
3/9 | 16/06/2025 | 14 | NR 32 to 38 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jemma Coney | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $14.00 |
4/10 | 02/06/2025 | 21 | NR up to 30 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:56.7 | 7 |
| 21.6L | $9.00 |
3/10 | 12/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 33 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:54.9 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $26.00 |
2/3 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Holly Bigeni | 0 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 | |
1/6 | 14/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | J L Daskalovski | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a nose as favourite (Sr2) at this track (1:56.60) beating Watch Me React in NR 41 to 43 on July 29 at $3.20 at the bell was 4th-3.17. Should be in the finish again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 29/07/2025 | 68 | NR 41 to 43 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.20 |
2/6 | 23/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 | |
5/9 | 22/05/2025 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 2:01.6 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $6.00 |
9/10 | 12/05/2025 | 4 | NR up to 55 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 18.1L | $5.50 |
7/10 | 08/05/2025 | 13 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Jemma Coney | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $6.50 |
4/10 | 25/04/2025 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 8.4L | $12.00 |
9/10 | 11/04/2025 | 8 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $14.00 |
3/7 | 29/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Jemma Coney | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
Stats
Comments
Last start won a big 8 m win after showing early speed, (Fr2) at this track (1:56.70) beating Brexitt in NR 38 to 40 on July 29 at $6 at the bell was leading 2.62. In form now and can go on with it.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 29/07/2025 | 11 | NR 38 to 40 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $6.00 |
4/10 | 18/07/2025 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $26.00 |
7/10 | 08/07/2025 | 11 | NR 39 to 40 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $13.00 |
6/10 | 27/06/2025 | 11 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joe Taaffe | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $12.00 |
5/8 | 16/06/2025 | 14 | NR 39 to 41 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.4 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $9.50 |
1/5 | 04/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
9/9 | 02/06/2025 | 17 | NR 40 to 41 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 52.7L | $8.00 |
1/4 | 05/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | B J Elder | 0 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rodney Atkins
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track beaten 19 m by Pure Grunt (1:53.20) in NR up to 52 on July 25 at $21. Showed ability the race before when he won by a head after showing early speed, (Fr1) at this track (1:56.80) beating Beancounter in NR up to 55 on July 18 at $19 at the bell was 3rd-4.82. Capable of playing a major role.
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 up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 19.3L | $21.00 |
1/10 | 18/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Atkins | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $19.00 |
3/8 | 11/07/2025 | 3 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $4.00 |
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 |
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: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by A Vapar Storm (1:55.20) in NR 44 to 45 on July 29 at $19. Two runs back 5th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track was 6th-8.82 at the bell, beaten 6 m by MacS Tomado (2:00.40) in NR up to 45 on July 18 at $12. Wait until the form picks up.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 29/07/2025 | 11 | NR 44 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 28.4L | $19.00 |
5/10 | 18/07/2025 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $12.00 |
2/9 | 08/07/2025 | 11 | NR 42 to 44 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $4.80 |
5/10 | 27/06/2025 | 11 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $10.00 |
4/7 | 16/06/2025 | 10 | NR 42 to 44 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $4.60 |
10/10 | 06/06/2025 | 4 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Joe Taaffe | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 36.3L | $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: Jake Hughes
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track was 3rd-4.49 at the bell, beaten 3 m by Sweet Rocky (1:54.70) in NR 48 to 49 on July 29 at $8. Decent effort last start. Heading the right way now.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 29/07/2025 | 12 | NR 48 to 49 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $8.00 |
6/10 | 17/07/2025 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $4.00 |
4/9 | 08/07/2025 | 4 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $3.50 |
1/10 | 04/07/2025 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $12.00 |
6/9 | 26/06/2025 | 10 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $6.00 |
3/7 | 16/06/2025 | 4 | NR 45 to 46 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:55.0 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $4.80 |
99/7 | 02/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | K L Langelaar | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 | ||
4/5 | 18/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | K L Langelaar | 0 |
| 19L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grace Panella
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 5th-4.78 beaten 5 m by Rose Noire (1:54.50) in NR 51 to 59 on July 29 at $9.50. At the run before 7th (Sr2) over 1609m at this track was 9th-15.64 at the bell, beaten 9 m by MacS Tomado (2:00.40) in NR up to 45 on July 18 at $19. Capable of a lot more.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 29/07/2025 | 11 | NR 51 to 59 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $9.50 |
7/10 | 18/07/2025 | 46 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $19.00 |
8/9 | 02/06/2025 | 3 | NR 53 to 57 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $16.00 |
7/8 | 30/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 25.9L | $6.50 |
3/10 | 16/05/2025 | 8 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $16.00 |
3/10 | 08/05/2025 | 36 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $7.00 |
2/6 | 09/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | G W Simpson | 0 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 | ||
6/9 | 21/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | G W Simpson | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jemma Coney
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr1) over 1980m at Tamworth, at the bell was 7th-12.8 beaten 18 m by Heza Player (2:27.20) in NR up to 55 on July 24 at $11. Two runs back 6th (Sr5) over 1609m at Tamworth, beaten 23 m by Grosso Naso (1:55.10) in 4yo+ NR up to 62 on July 17 at $151. Not keen on her chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/10 | 24/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Jemma Coney | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 18.6L | $11.00 |
6/10 | 17/07/2025 | 14 | NR up to 62 | $10,000.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 23.9L | $151.00 |
5/10 | 03/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Jemma Coney | 2:00.3 | 6 |
| 9.9L | $9.50 |
3/10 | 26/06/2025 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $10,000.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 2:01.0 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $26.00 |
1/9 | 12/06/2025 | 21 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Jemma Coney | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.30 |
1/4 | 03/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 | |
5/10 | 22/05/2025 | 168 | NR up to 52 | $10,000.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Jemma Coney | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $34.00 |
2/7 | 13/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Zara Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 7th (Sr1) over 2125m at Penrith, beaten 40 m by Sinaloa (2:33.30) in NR up to 53 on July 17 at $41. Before that 4th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early pace at Penrith was 3rd-4 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Diletto (2:04.30) in NR up to 47 on July 3 at $6. This will be too tough.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 17/07/2025 | 14 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 40.8L | $41.00 |
4/9 | 03/07/2025 | 126 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $6.00 |
4/9 | 25/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 24.6L | $0.00 | |
2/7 | 16/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
10/10 | 27/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Taylah Osmond | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 33.4L | $19.00 |
8/8 | 20/02/2025 | 14 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Taylah Osmond | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $61.00 |
10/10 | 06/02/2025 | 5 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Taylah Osmond | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 40.1L | $41.00 |
5/9 | 01/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:52.1 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $81.00 |