Newcastle Race 5 - 21St Century Meats Rutherford Pace
GRUMPYSHANNON (5) made it two wins from his last five outings a week-and-a-half ago, getting home by 6 metres over 1609m at this track. It doesn't get any easier but he is good enough to take this out. LEAVE IT TO LUCY (9) could only manage to finish ninth at her latest appearance over 1780m at Redcliffe, a poor reflection on her short quote. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run but might need things to go her way at some stage. Must raise the bar but she has the ability to test this field. MYDNIGHT (3) is the next elect off a last-start win by 1.75 metres at this track over 1609m when fresh from a spell. LASTING MEMORY (10) is in the mix after turning in a better effort last start to finish second at this track over 1609m.

Driver: Jemma Coney
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Been racing consistently with 3 consecutive minor placings. Fair effort last start surrendered the lead and finished 3rd (Fr1) over 1980m after showing early pace at Tamworth beaten 5 m by Rocknroll Clarry (2:28.40) in 2 WINs on August 21 at $5.50. Will find this a lot tougher.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 21/08/2025 | 7 | 2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Jemma Coney | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $5.50 |
2/9 | 14/08/2025 | 6 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Jemma Coney | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $12.00 |
3/8 | 08/08/2025 | 15 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Bourke | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $41.00 |
7/9 | 24/07/2025 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Jemma Coney | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 18.2L | $7.00 |
3/10 | 17/07/2025 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Anthony Varga | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 22.5L | $26.00 |
4/9 | 08/07/2025 | 12 | NR 42 to 44 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Andrew Bourke | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $34.00 |
4/5 | 09/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Andrew Bourke | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | |
6/6 | 02/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | R J Mercieca | 0 |
| 30.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Fitzpatrick
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Comments
Two-year-old colt who is showing promise. Solid first up, won by 1.75 m as favourite (Sr1) at this track (1:55.90) beating Cantplza Malteeza in 2yo NR up to 55 CG on August 15 at $3.10. Pay to follow up.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 15/08/2025 | 127 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $3.10 |
2/8 | 06/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 | |
3/7 | 23/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 | |
1/4 | 10/04/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $1.20 |
6/10 | 05/04/2025 | - | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:54.2 | 3 |
| 18.7L | $18.00 |

Driver: Seaton Grima
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Comments
Easy win three starts back at Redcliffe over 1780m Up to 1 LTW on July 18. Last start 8th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 25 m by Sweet Rocky (1:57.10) in NR up to 53 on August 22 at $4.60. Can make amends.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 22/08/2025 | 29 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 25.4L | $4.60 |
8/10 | 24/07/2025 | 6 | Up to 4 LTW | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:54.2 | 3 |
| 37.0L | $15.00 |
1/9 | 18/07/2025 | 9 | Up to 1 LTW | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $3.20 |
4/8 | 09/07/2025 | 14 | Up to 1 LTW | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | J W Cox | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $2.80 |
1/8 | 25/06/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $1.55 |
3/9 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 20.6L | $0.00 | |
9/9 | 11/06/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 105.0L | $7.00 |
6/7 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | K T Newman | 0 |
| 58.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
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Last start won by 6 m as favourite (Sr2) at this track (1:55.90) beating Rock Am Alyeska in 0-1 WIN on August 19 at $1.95 at the bell was leading 0.28. Will be right in the thick of things.
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 | 19/08/2025 | 53 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $1.95 |
1/3 | 13/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
2/10 | 27/06/2025 | 13 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $4.80 |
5/8 | 14/06/2025 | 11 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:54.3 | 7 |
| 30.4L | $51.00 |
6/9 | 03/06/2025 | 18 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 11.4L | $41.00 |
1/5 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 8.2L | $0.00 | |
1/10 | 16/05/2025 | 56 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $4.60 |
4/5 | 21/03/2025 | 8 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 37.9L | $14.00 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
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Comments
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 2030m at this track, beaten 21 m by Blazin Chimes (2:30.70) in NR up to 48 on August 22 at $4.20. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at Tamworth, at the bell was 2nd-0 beaten 6 m by Dance With Carmer (1:56.70) in NR up to 53 on August 14 at $3.80. Expected to be competitive again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 22/08/2025 | 8 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 21.7L | $4.20 |
3/9 | 14/08/2025 | 6 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $3.80 |
5/10 | 08/08/2025 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:54.2 | 8 |
| 18.9L | $34.00 |
2/10 | 25/07/2025 | 8 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $5.00 |
1/10 | 17/07/2025 | 6 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 21.5L | $2.40 |
7/10 | 11/07/2025 | 7 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 18.2L | $9.00 |
5/10 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 10.3L | $0.00 | |
1/7 | 28/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Formosa
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Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr7) over 2030m at this track, beaten 20 m by Rivera Lou (2:29.30) in 3yo NR up to 55 on August 22 at $9. Two runs back 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at Tamworth was 3rd-4.4 at the bell, beaten a nose by Dance With Carmer (1:56.70) in NR up to 53 on August 14 at $8.50. Not keen.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 22/08/2025 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Jemma Coney | 1:58.4 | 7 |
| 20.1L | $9.00 |
2/9 | 14/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Jemma Coney | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |
1/9 | 07/08/2025 | 27 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Jemma Coney | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
3/10 | 11/07/2025 | 7 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:56.3 | 7 |
| 9.1L | $31.00 |
8/9 | 04/07/2025 | 21 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:55.8 | 6 |
| 22.1L | $26.00 |
7/9 | 13/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 16.8L | $11.00 |
3/5 | 16/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
1/3 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Chloe Formosa | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Osborn
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Looked good last start. Posted a big 3.5 m win when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at Tamworth (2:28.40) beating Bling The Kash in 2 WINs on August 21 at $23. Two runs back 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 7 m by Fake Friends (1:58.20) in NR up to 45 on August 15 at $41. This is much stronger.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 21/08/2025 | 6 | 2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Joshua Osborn | 2:00.6 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $23.00 |
3/9 | 15/08/2025 | 17 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Osborn | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $41.00 |
3/9 | 29/07/2025 | 21 | NR 38 to 40 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Osborn | 1:56.7 | 7 |
| 8.9L | $7.50 |
2/10 | 08/07/2025 | 12 | NR 39 to 40 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Osborn | 1:56.6 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $21.00 |
6/9 | 26/06/2025 | 27 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Joshua Osborn | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 19.7L | $19.00 |
9/10 | 30/05/2025 | 18 | NR up to 52 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | L M Osborn | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $81.00 |
1/6 | 07/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1646m | Good | L M Osborn | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
2/6 | 15/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Laura Osborn | 0 |
| 12.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Zara Fitzpatrick
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Three-year-old filly who has plenty of ability. Unlucky last start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr5) over 1780m after racing wide at Redcliffe beaten 14 m by Merry Jewel (2:10.50) in NR 45 to 50 on July 25 at $2.30. May pay to overlook the run as she looks well-placed to bounce back to form.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/9 | 25/07/2025 | 38 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Trent Dawson | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 14.2L | $2.30 |
5/10 | 17/06/2025 | 11 | NR 44 to 49 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trent Dawson | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $13.00 |
3/9 | 06/06/2025 | 6 | NR 45 to 49 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trent Dawson | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $8.50 |
6/10 | 31/05/2025 | 8 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Trent Dawson | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 22.9L | $81.00 |
2/10 | 23/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trent Dawson | 1:53.5 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $23.00 |
2/8 | 16/05/2025 | 7 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trent Dawson | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $17.00 |
4/6 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Trent Dawson | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
4/7 | 02/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | T J Dawson | 0 |
| 7.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rickie Alchin
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Milli Me at Menangle over 1609m in a 3yo No NR F on July 26 at $15. Then a handy effort when a close second after showing early speed, behind Sweet Rocky at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 53 on August 22 at $3.40. Nice effort last time. Rates highly.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 22/08/2025 | 27 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 |
8/9 | 26/07/2025 | 9 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:52.8 | 4 |
| 26.0L | $15.00 |
4/10 | 17/07/2025 | 6 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:55.8 | 6 |
| 24.3L | $1.90 |
2/10 | 11/07/2025 | 10 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 16.1L | $3.40 |
1/10 | 01/07/2025 | 5 | 1 WIN | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | W | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.00 |
1/8 | 26/06/2025 | 224 | No NR | $14,890.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 12.2L | $2.50 |
2/10 | 11/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | R A Hunt | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
1/6 | 02/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 |