Newcastle Race 2 - Ken Pilgrim Memorial
RIVERA LOU (10) is unbeaten in three visits to this circuit, two of those wins coming this time in. Raced parked but was too good by 6.3m last time. Going well enough to overcome the back row draw. LOUIE DADA (9) has been racing well of late. Winner here last month and looks close to another success after back-to-back placings, the latest at Menangle when beaten 4 metres. Won't spend a penny from this draw but luck may play a role. If it comes his way he is a danger. SPUNKYS GOTSECRETS (8) draws wide but is racing well, finishing second in two of three starts since winning here. Respect. MISTER CHEESE (6) is another drawn wider was good when runner-up here last time out. Respect.

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Two-year-old filly by Bettors Wish out of Capitana having her first start. Finished third in a trial on September 13 at Menangle over 1609m. Keep safe from the inside draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 13/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 18.6L | $0.00 | ||
3/7 | 25/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 | |
2/7 | 18/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rodney Atkins
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Fr6) over 1609m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.84 beaten 8 m by Watch Me React (1:56.50) in NR 42 to 44 on September 9 at $12. Before that 5th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 10 m by Sweet Rocky (1:57.10) in NR up to 53 on August 22 at $18. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
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 | 09/09/2025 | 18 | NR 42 to 44 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Atkins | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 8.6L | $12.00 |
5/9 | 22/08/2025 | 3 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Atkins | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $18.00 |
4/10 | 19/08/2025 | 4 | NR 40 to 43 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Atkins | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $3.00 |
4/10 | 15/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Atkins | 1:55.1 | 4 |
| 8.2L | $51.00 |
4/10 | 08/08/2025 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $4.80 |
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 |
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: Declan Murphy
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1710m after showing early speed at Goulburn was 2nd-0.2 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Mikibequick (2:03.90) in NR up to 57 on September 2 at $3.40. At the run before 7th (Fr4) over 1660m after showing early speed at Albion Park beaten 30 m by Miss Idaho (1:55.10) in B 5 No NR M on August 23 at $51. Consider.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 02/09/2025 | 10 | NR up to 57 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | Rickie Alchin | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 14.4L | $3.40 |
7/7 | 23/08/2025 | 9 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | N T Rothwell | 1:51.6 | 4 |
| 27.7L | $51.00 |
6/9 | 14/08/2025 | 5 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | N T Rothwell | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 7.7L | $9.50 |
3/9 | 09/08/2025 | 3 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | N T Rothwell | 1:53.0 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $51.00 |
4/10 | 06/08/2025 | 4 | NR 52 to 57 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | N T Rothwell | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $4.80 |
5/8 | 02/08/2025 | 9 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | N T Rothwell | 1:52.0 | 4 |
| 10.4L | $81.00 |
4/9 | 14/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Marburg | 1850m | Good | W T Rothwell | 0 |
| 12.7L | $0.00 | |
4/7 | 09/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | N R Rothwell | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle, beaten 35 m by Lieutenant Arden (1:50.70) in NR up to 60 on September 15 at $81. Before that, 4th (Fr7) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track was 7th-15.01 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Paytons Rock (1:54.70) in NR 49 to 53 on September 9 at $8. Go well.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 15/09/2025 | 6 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 1:50.7 | 1 |
| 33.6L | $81.00 |
4/10 | 09/09/2025 | 11 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.7 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $8.00 |
1/7 | 03/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mollly Ison | 0 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 | |
9/10 | 29/08/2025 | 119 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:55.1 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $9.00 |
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 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track was 3rd-4.76 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Antetokounmpo (1:54.90) in NR 45 to 48 on September 9 at $2.10. Two runs back 10th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track was 5th-9.09 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Love Lou (1:55.00) in NR up to 53 on July 4 at $34. Strips fitter and is a solid top-three chance.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 09/09/2025 | 67 | NR 45 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $2.10 |
1/7 | 27/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
10/10 | 04/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mark Callaghan | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $34.00 |
6/10 | 27/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Callaghan | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $23.00 |
2/10 | 20/06/2025 | 4 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $11.00 |
4/8 | 16/06/2025 | 3 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Atkins | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $7.50 |
6/10 | 13/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $9.50 |
3/7 | 09/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth after a quick start, behind Love Lou at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 59 on September 5 at $12. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Heza Player at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 53 on September 12 at $3.50. Heading the right way and is a player.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 12/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.50 |
5/9 | 05/09/2025 | 17 | NR up to 59 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 14.6L | $12.00 |
3/8 | 19/08/2025 | 60 | NR 54 to 58 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $10.00 |
10/10 | 20/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:52.7 | 7 |
| 40.8L | $71.00 |
7/10 | 13/06/2025 | 11 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $12.00 |
6/9 | 02/06/2025 | 24 | NR 53 to 57 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:53.8 | 8 |
| 7.9L | $7.00 |
4/5 | 19/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Blake Hughes | 0 |
| 4.6L | $0.00 | |
6/7 | 28/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | G A Panella | 0 |
| 18.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jemma Coney
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten after breaking at this track on September 12. At his previous start 5th (Sr1) over 2030m at this track, at the bell was 7th-12.81 beaten 8 m by Dance With Carmer (2:30.50) in NR up to 57 on September 5 at $31. Chance to bounce back.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/10 | 12/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jemma Coney | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 33.6L | $6.50 |
5/10 | 05/09/2025 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $31.00 |
2/8 | 22/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:56.1 | 7 |
| 8.7L | $8.50 |
3/10 | 15/08/2025 | 21 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $21.00 |
5/9 | 25/07/2025 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:56.0 | 8 |
| 13.5L | $81.00 |
4/10 | 11/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.2 | 4 |
| 26.9L | $21.00 |
1/5 | 09/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Blake Hughes | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
3/9 | 17/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | D J Binskin | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
Stats
Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 5.5 m finishing sixth behind Some Chevron at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 57 on August 29 at $10. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Paytons Rock at this track over 1609m in a NR 49 to 53 on September 9 at $3. Expected to feature 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 09/09/2025 | 11 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
6/10 | 29/08/2025 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $10.00 |
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 |
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: Grace Panella
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing second behind Longnwindingroad at this track over 1609m in a 4yo+ NR up to 52 on September 5 at $9. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Lexys On Song at Menangle over 1609m in a 4yo+ NR up to 52 on September 13 at $8. One of the main contenders.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 13/09/2025 | 8 | NR up to 52 | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:54.6 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $8.00 |
2/10 | 05/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $9.00 |
6/9 | 29/08/2025 | 10 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Jake Hughes | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 31.0L | $8.50 |
1/10 | 19/08/2025 | 4 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $11.00 |
10/10 | 15/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:55.1 | 6 |
| 37.9L | $41.00 |
8/10 | 08/08/2025 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 26.0L | $41.00 |
2/7 | 16/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Blake Hughes | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
1/7 | 29/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | K L Langelaar | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 6 m as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at this track (1:54.90) beating Mammals Riddle in NR 54 to 59 on September 9 at $1.80 at the bell was leading 1.4. Tricky draw but among the main hopes again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 09/09/2025 | 8 | NR 54 to 59 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:54.9 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $1.80 |
9/10 | 01/09/2025 | 10 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:52.1 | 2 |
| 31.9L | $6.00 |
1/8 | 22/08/2025 | 129 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $1.55 |
1/9 | 13/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 7.6L | $0.00 | |
1/7 | 06/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 10.1L | $0.00 | |
9/9 | 15/04/2025 | 22 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:52.2 | 8 |
| 46.5L | $10.00 |
9/9 | 24/03/2025 | 13 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:51.9 | 7 |
| 60.8L | $17.00 |
4/9 | 11/03/2025 | 11 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $6.50 |