Newcastle Race 1 - Grace Panella Racing Pace
YESNOMAYBESO (3) finished sixth last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 10 metres, after a good third at this track the run prior. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Forgive that last effort. Good enough to win a race of this calibre. SOME CHEVRON (10) produced a better effort at his latest appearance, finishing fifth over 2030m at this track. Drawn to enjoy a nice run, with luck possibly playing a role at some point. Recent efforts are good enough to take out a race like this. ONEHANDONEBOUNCE (1) is better than his last-start ninth over 1609m at this track. SPUNKYS GOTSECRETS (9) is in the mix following a respectable second at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track.

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
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Gave plenty of ground last start when well beaten into ninth after being driven well back, behind Always Be Chaps at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 63 on August 22 at $41. Performed better the start before with a good run when 3rd (Fr4) over 1980m at Tamworth was 6th-7.6 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Saint Crusader (2:26.90) in NR up to 70 on August 14 at $17. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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9/9 | 22/08/2025 | 8 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:54.0 | 7 |
| 39.3L | $41.00 |
3/10 | 14/08/2025 | 20 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $17.00 |
5/9 | 25/07/2025 | 7 | NR 57 to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:54.9 | 4 |
| 14.4L | $12.00 |
4/10 | 18/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $6.50 |
3/10 | 11/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:56.0 | 6 |
| 2.7L | $21.00 |
9/9 | 04/07/2025 | 22 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $26.00 |
2/5 | 04/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Blake Hughes | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
3/6 | 09/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
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Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following August 15 run. Just managed to hang on and win won by a neck when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at this track (1:57.10) beating Lasting Memory in NR up to 53 on August 22 at $34. This race will be harder than that win. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 22/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $34.00 |
7/10 | 15/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:55.1 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $41.00 |
4/10 | 08/08/2025 | 10 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $34.00 |
1/10 | 29/07/2025 | 18 | NR 48 to 49 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $17.00 |
1/10 | 11/07/2025 | 50 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |
6/8 | 22/05/2025 | 6 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | B J Elder | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 52.6L | $3.50 |
4/7 | 19/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 48.1L | $0.00 | |
4/6 | 13/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 20.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Seaton Grima
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Last start 6th (Sr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 10 m by Walter Warlock (1:55.10) in NR up to 55 on August 15 at $34. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 4.5 m by Bushy Beach (1:54.50) in NR 55 to 57 on August 8 at $5. Leading contender on best form.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 15/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 10.2L | $34.00 |
3/8 | 08/08/2025 | 14 | NR 55 to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $5.00 |
3/10 | 25/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $8.00 |
6/10 | 18/07/2025 | 10 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 13.8L | $51.00 |
1/8 | 08/07/2025 | 4 | NR up to 60 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.4 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
7/10 | 04/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $18.00 |
2/6 | 19/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Aaron Garaty | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | |
6/7 | 18/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Aaron Garaty | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
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Resumes. At the latest first-up run 9th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 14 m by Maurlen Boy (1:55.60) in NR up to 60 on November 8 at $19. This run will do him the world of good.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 20/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | D T Reay | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
8/10 | 02/05/2025 | 4 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jake Hughes | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 23.0L | $26.00 |
2/8 | 28/04/2025 | 9 | NR 51 to 57 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jake Hughes | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
6/9 | 19/04/2025 | 8 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 13.4L | $10.00 |
3/9 | 11/04/2025 | 4 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jake Hughes | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $13.00 |
3/10 | 07/04/2025 | 17 | NR up to 58 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jake Hughes | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $13.00 |
2/10 | 21/03/2025 | 4 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jake Hughes | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $11.00 |
1/6 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | J L Daskalovski | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leigh Sutton
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Returns from the paddock. Previously first up won by 4 m as favourite (Fr7) at this track (1:56.90) beating Carolsdiamond in 0-2 WINs on July 29 2024 at $2.50. First-up winner in the past and is a leading contender.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/5 | 06/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 18.8L | $0.00 | |
8/10 | 12/10/2024 | 22 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | L R Sutton | 1:53.3 | 5 |
| 18.3L | $9.00 |
1/5 | 02/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | L R Sutton | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | ||
1/10 | 20/09/2024 | 11 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | L R Sutton | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $3.10 |
3/10 | 09/09/2024 | 26 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | L R Sutton | 1:58.3 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $1.85 |
1/10 | 14/08/2024 | 7 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | L R Sutton | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $1.55 |
1/7 | 07/08/2024 | 9 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | L R Sutton | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $2.60 |
1/10 | 29/07/2024 | 86 | 0-2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | D R Standen | 1:56.9 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $2.50 |

Driver: Cooper Griffiths
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Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track was 5th-8.86 at the bell, beaten 10 m by First String (1:54.40) in NR 54 to 58 on August 19 at $9.50. At his previous start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 m by Spunkys Gotsecrets (1:53.90) in NR 49 to 54 on August 8 at $12. Certainly worth another chance.
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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5/8 | 19/08/2025 | 11 | NR 54 to 58 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $9.50 |
4/9 | 08/08/2025 | 6 | NR 49 to 54 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:53.9 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $12.00 |
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 |
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: Chloe Formosa
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 12 m by Karaoke King (1:56.10) in NR up to 53 on August 22 at $26. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr7) over 2030m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track beaten 35 m by Zen Master (2:25.60) in NR 51 to 56 on August 15 at $34. Form not up to scratch.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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6/8 | 22/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Keali Hepworth | 1:56.1 | 6 |
| 12.6L | $26.00 |
10/10 | 15/08/2025 | 17 | NR 51 to 56 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Chloe Formosa | 1:55.4 | 7 |
| 33.9L | $34.00 |
5/10 | 29/07/2025 | 24 | NR 51 to 59 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Chloe Formosa | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
8/9 | 05/07/2025 | 8 | NR up to 58 | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chloe Formosa | 1:52.4 | 2 |
| 34.4L | $7.00 |
1/10 | 27/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Chloe Formosa | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $2.90 |
2/10 | 20/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $5.00 |
4/6 | 07/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1646m | Good | Kaitlyn Elliott | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
3/4 | 06/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | A C Bourke | 0 |
| 30.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joe Taaffe
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Comments
Last start 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track beaten 1.4 m by Always Be Chaps (1:54.00) in NR up to 63 on August 22 at $12. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 2030m at this track, beaten 10 m by Zen Master (2:25.60) in NR 51 to 56 on August 15 at $10. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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2/9 | 22/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joe Taaffe | 1:54.0 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $12.00 |
5/10 | 15/08/2025 | 21 | NR 51 to 56 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Joe Taaffe | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 10.7L | $10.00 |
6/10 | 25/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joe Taaffe | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $6.50 |
2/10 | 18/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Joe Taaffe | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
1/10 | 11/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joe Taaffe | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $5.00 |
1/10 | 04/07/2025 | 35 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joe Taaffe | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.40 |
3/5 | 09/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Joe Taaffe | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 | |
2/6 | 10/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | J E Taaffe | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
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Comments
Last start solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 2.25 m by Walter Warlock (1:55.10) in NR up to 55 on August 15 at $6.50. Two runs back posted a big 3.5 m win (Fr3) at this track (1:53.90) beating First String in NR 49 to 54 on August 8 at $8. Bright prospects again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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2/10 | 15/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
1/9 | 08/08/2025 | 10 | NR 49 to 54 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $8.00 |
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 |
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: Robert Morris
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Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 5th (Fr4) over 2030m after showing early speed at this track beaten 5.5 m by Duty Of Care (2:27.60) in NR up to 58 on August 22 at $5.50. At the previous start was well back in the run when 10th (Fr10) over 1609m at Menangle was 10th-18 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Tuapeka Lou (1:52.60) in NR up to 60 on August 18 at $81. Coming good it seems so worth following up.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 22/08/2025 | 4 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 5.4L | $5.50 |
10/10 | 18/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.6 | 10 |
| 16.8L | $81.00 |
3/10 | 11/08/2025 | 4 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 14.2L | $19.00 |
2/10 | 07/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $3.10 |
4/8 | 31/07/2025 | 13 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $12.00 |
4/8 | 18/07/2025 | 3 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $4.00 |
2/5 | 16/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | J Conolly | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 | |
5/5 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Vaughan Duncan | 0 |
| 31.8L | $0.00 |