Newcastle Race 9 - The Tab App Maiden Pace
OAKIE SMOKESHOW (3) made a solid impact on debut five weeks ago, finishing third and beaten 6 metres over 1660m at Parkes. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Meets some better types this time but he has the ability to test this field. LOCHINVAR MARCELLO (4) has not raced for four-and-a-half months. Looks forward enough for this return after a minor placing in a recent trial. Sure to prove hard to beat on his return. ROCK AM ALYESKA (1) sure to enjoy an economical run from this much better draw. Won't find this any harder and she will be competitive again. LORD JAYDO (9) could only finish sixth over 1609m at this track most recently. Open to improvement and is in the mix.

Driver: Brad Elder
Stats
Comments
Solid run when a close second behind Addocar at this track over 1609m in a MAIDEN on July 11 at $12. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Blazing High at this track over 1609m in a MAIDEN on July 25 at $11. Major player.
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 | 14 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |
2/10 | 11/07/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $12.00 |
5/10 | 04/07/2025 | 35 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:57.3 | 8 |
| 17.4L | $81.00 |
6/8 | 30/05/2025 | 21 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 18.5L | $11.00 |
6/9 | 09/05/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 25.0L | $26.00 |
5/10 | 02/05/2025 | 21 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 20.3L | $10.00 |
2/5 | 16/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Blake Hughes | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
2/7 | 02/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Jake Hughes | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rodney Atkins
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 24 m by This Is Heaven (1:56.60) in 2yo MAIDEN on July 25 at $71. Two runs back 3rd (Sr1) over 1609m at this track was 4th-11.28 at the bell, beaten 14 m by My Ultimate Franco (1:57.00) in MAIDEN on July 4 at $101. Others read better. Prefer others on this occasion.
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 | 21 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 24.1L | $71.00 |
3/9 | 04/07/2025 | 98 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $101.00 |
1/4 | 18/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Rodney Atkins | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
6/8 | 28/03/2025 | 9 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Rodney Atkins | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 28.6L | $41.00 |
3/5 | 23/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Rodney Atkins | 0 |
| 32L | $0.00 | |
10/10 | 19/03/2025 | - | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Rodney Atkins | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 96.2L | $151.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old gelding lining up for the second time. At debut game effort when 3rd (Sr2) over 1660m at Parkes, at the bell was leading 0.4 beaten 6 m by Mondo Glitz (2:04.00) in MAIDEN on July 4 at $3.60. Shows promise and strips fitter.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 30/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
3/10 | 04/07/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Mat Rue | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $3.60 |
1/3 | 28/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | West Wyalong | 1740m | Good | R V Lemon | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he 6th (Sr3) over 1730m at Bathurst, beaten 24 m by Belfast City (2:05.10) in 2yo No NR CG on March 28 at $17. Can measure up.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 30/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 | |
3/6 | 23/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 8.2L | $0.00 | |
6/8 | 28/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,990.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 24.6L | $17.00 |
4/9 | 21/03/2025 | 18 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:54.7 | 6 |
| 30.7L | $34.00 |
4/9 | 03/03/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $6.50 |

Driver: Jamie Bond
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 1609m after racing wide at this track beaten 20 m by This Is Heaven (1:56.60) in 2yo MAIDEN on July 25 at $13. Two runs back 5th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track was 5th-11.4m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 3 m by Count Your Blessin (2:00.10) in MAIDEN on March 13 at $6. Well-placed and 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 25/07/2025 | 134 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J J Bond | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 20.9L | $13.00 |
1/5 | 16/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | J J Bond | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
5/10 | 13/03/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | J J Bond | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $6.00 |
7/9 | 03/03/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | J J Bond | 1:56.4 | 7 |
| 29.4L | $2.25 |
1/4 | 26/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | J J Bond | 0 |
| 20.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Zara Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 22 m by Addocar (1:56.30) in MAIDEN on July 11 at $34. Two runs back 8th (Sr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Francos Delight (1:55.40) in MAIDEN on June 27 at $34. Hard to have on those efforts.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 11/07/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:56.3 | 7 |
| 22.6L | $34.00 |
8/10 | 27/06/2025 | 15 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 30.6L | $34.00 |
9/9 | 12/06/2025 | 156 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 34.3L | $41.00 |
3/4 | 02/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 6.7L | $0.00 | |
4/5 | 12/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Peter Green Jnr | 0 |
| 47.1L | $0.00 | ||
6/9 | 07/01/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Temora | 2000m | Neutral | Jackson Painting | 2:05.3 | 1 |
| 26.7L | $5.00 |
4/9 | 31/12/2024 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $9,790.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Mat Rue | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $18.00 |
7/8 | 20/12/2024 | 214 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | B T Jones | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 34.9L | $15.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Two-year-old colt facing the starter for the second time. At debut was well back in the run when 4th (Sr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 11 m by This Is Heaven (1:56.60) in 2yo MAIDEN on July 25 at $12. Tricky draw to overcome but has plenty of upside.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 25/07/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $12.00 |
1/5 | 16/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
2/5 | 09/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 10.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joe Taaffe
Stats
Comments
Resumes. At the latest first-up run was well beaten after breaking at Tamworth on February 13. Will be better for this run and happy to watch 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/6 | 30/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Joe Taaffe | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
7/7 | 25/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | G S Brown | 0 |
| 45.9L | $0.00 | ||
8/8 | 13/02/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 47.3L | $2.90 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 40 m by Blazing High (1:55.70) in MAIDEN on July 25 at $8. At the run before 10th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, well beaten by The Great Wave (1:57.30) in MAIDEN on July 4 at $2.70. Certainly 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 25/07/2025 | 21 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 40.4L | $8.00 |
10/10 | 04/07/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 120.5L | $2.70 |
2/10 | 27/06/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $2.50 |
8/10 | 13/06/2025 | 202 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 2:01.5 | 7 |
| 26.6L | $4.80 |
3/5 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
3/4 | 14/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 | |
6/10 | 23/11/2024 | 15 | No NR | $125,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Fast | Angus Garrard | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 19.3L | $151.00 |
10/10 | 08/11/2024 | 70 | No NR | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 25.4L | $151.00 |

Driver: Leigh Sutton
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 5th (Fr2) over 1660m at Albion Park, beaten 60 m by Pure Grunt (2:00.90) in 2yo No NR on February 18 at $9. May need the outing and prefer others this time.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/7 | 16/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 32L | $0.00 | |
5/7 | 28/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 37.6L | $14.00 |
6/8 | 21/03/2025 | 8 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 36.8L | $101.00 |
7/10 | 13/03/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | M P Chapple | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $61.00 |
3/5 | 06/03/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 2:03.8 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $11.00 |
5/5 | 28/02/2025 | 10 | 1 WIN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | M P Chapple | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 49.3L | $61.00 |
5/5 | 18/02/2025 | - | No NR | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 61.7L | $9.00 |
3/5 | 12/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | M P Chapple | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 |