Newcastle Race 6 - Nutrien Equine Nsw Breeders Challenge 2Yo Fillies Heat - Round 1
OUR ULTIMATE LEXI (6) looks a filly of good promise having kicked off her career with an easy win by more than 12m at this circuit and distance. Draws wider and takes on a stronger bunch but has plenty of upside. WHERES MY REASON (10) was very good in both rounds of the Breeders Challenge Blue series at Menangle, winning her heat before a 1.2m second in the Group 2 final. Big chance with even luck from the second line. FAKE FRIENDS (11) only beat a few home in the Breeders Challenge Blue final but was runner-up in her heat. Won here prior to take her record at this circuit and distance to three wins and a placing from four attempts. LUCKY LUDA (4) is a consistent Queensland filly who broke her maiden last start. Must respect the Dixon's stable's decision to bring her here and she draws well.

Driver: Chloe Formosa
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a nose (Fr4) at this track (1:55.40) beating Janelle May in MAIDEN on September 12 at $5.50. Draws to advantage and expected to go well again.
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 | 12/09/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Chloe Formosa | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
8/10 | 29/08/2025 | 154 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Chloe Formosa | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 45.8L | $61.00 |
3/6 | 06/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Chloe Formosa | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | |
2/8 | 28/03/2025 | 9 | No NR | $14,990.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $26.00 |
4/7 | 19/03/2025 | 6 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 24.4L | $34.00 |
9/10 | 13/03/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 21.1L | $8.50 |
2/9 | 03/03/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $9.00 |
2/4 | 26/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 20.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Formosa
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr3) over 1980m at Tamworth, at the bell was 8th-14.2 beaten 17 m by Bling The Kash (2:27.30) in 2 WINs on September 4 at $3.90. Before that, 8th (Fr5) over 1980m after being wide early at Tamworth beaten 13 m by Rocknroll Clarry (2:28.40) in 2 WINs on August 21 at $2.10. Consider from a low draw.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 04/09/2025 | 14 | 2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Chloe Formosa | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 17.6L | $3.90 |
8/10 | 21/08/2025 | 124 | 2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Chloe Formosa | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $2.10 |
2/6 | 06/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 5.7L | $0.00 | |
4/7 | 19/04/2025 | 12 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:54.8 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $7.00 |
3/8 | 07/04/2025 | 10 | No NR | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 1:54.3 | 5 |
| 5.7L | $2.50 |
1/8 | 28/03/2025 | 9 | No NR | $14,990.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $1.90 |
5/10 | 19/03/2025 | 16 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 1:54.3 | 4 |
| 28.7L | $7.50 |
2/6 | 12/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
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Comments
In good form recently. Last start won by 3.5 m as favourite (Fr1) at Albion Park (1:59.50) beating Elka Angel in 2yo MAIDEN on September 2 at $1.90. Can measure up.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 02/09/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $1.90 |
2/7 | 27/08/2025 | 15 | MAIDEN | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $3.20 |
5/8 | 12/08/2025 | 42 | MAIDEN | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $1.55 |
3/8 | 01/07/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $7.50 |
2/9 | 24/06/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $1.35 |
2/6 | 17/06/2025 | 21 | MAIDEN | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $1.30 |
2/5 | 21/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 | |
6/7 | 25/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Jack Chapple | 0 |
| 26.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
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Comments
Last start won by 2 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at this track (1:57.00) beating Mickey Be Nimble in 1 WIN on September 9 at $2.90 at the bell was leading 2.34. May 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 | 09/09/2025 | 5 | 1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $2.90 |
5/10 | 04/09/2025 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Osborn | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $4.60 |
5/8 | 22/08/2025 | 137 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:57.8 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $15.00 |
2/3 | 13/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
6/6 | 06/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | K A McDeed | 0 |
| 38.1L | $0.00 | |
8/8 | 07/04/2025 | 10 | No NR | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:54.3 | 4 |
| 22.4L | $16.00 |
1/7 | 28/03/2025 | 9 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | David Moran | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $3.40 |
8/9 | 19/03/2025 | 13 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 41.7L | $23.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
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Comments
Was on debut a big 12 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at this track (1:54.90) beating About My Time in MAIDEN on September 9 at $1.30 at the bell was leading 4.62. Talented filly with plenty of upside.
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 | 09/09/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $1.30 |
1/8 | 06/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 | |
4/8 | 30/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 15.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
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Comments
Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 5th-4.93 beaten 5 m by Modern Mischief (1:57.50) in MAIDEN on September 5 at $2.90. At the start before 4th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th-22.29 beaten 14 m by Papi Rocks (1:55.50) in 2yo MAIDEN on August 29 at $34. Place best.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 05/09/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $2.90 |
4/10 | 29/08/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 14.6L | $34.00 |
6/8 | 22/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $7.50 |
4/8 | 15/08/2025 | 97 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $10.00 |
5/6 | 06/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | D T Reay | 0 |
| 20.5L | $0.00 | |
5/9 | 10/05/2025 | 21 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.3 | 4 |
| 23.6L | $61.00 |
5/7 | 19/04/2025 | 12 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $34.00 |
4/5 | 13/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | J J Bond | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into third after a quick start, behind Hollywood Strip at Riverina Paceway over 1740m in a 2yo 0-1 WIN on August 1 at $81. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Island Yankee at Riverina Paceway over 1740m in a 2yo NR up to 55 on August 15 at $26. Going along well. Working towards a win.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 15/08/2025 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | H L Day | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $26.00 |
3/10 | 01/08/2025 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | H L Day | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $81.00 |
4/9 | 18/07/2025 | 121 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Neil Day | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $3.20 |
7/10 | 19/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Neil Day | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 36.4L | $7.00 |
3/8 | 12/03/2025 | 33 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Neil Day | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $3.50 |
3/8 | 07/02/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Neil Day | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
3/4 | 31/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Neil Day | 0 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 | |
2/4 | 23/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Neil Day | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Fitzpatrick
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Comments
Last start 5th (Sr3) over 1720m at Penrith, at the bell was 6th-7.83 beaten 5 m by August Star (2:07.40) in 2yo MAIDEN on September 11 at $26. Two runs back 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 4th-4.64 beaten 7 m by Lochinvar Marcello (1:57.80) in MAIDEN on August 29 at $7.50. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 11/09/2025 | 13 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $26.00 |
3/10 | 29/08/2025 | 22 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 7.9L | $7.50 |
5/9 | 20/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 25.7L | $0.00 | |
4/8 | 07/08/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 24.1L | $9.00 |
5/7 | 30/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 46.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lleyton Green
Stats
Comments
Last start good run despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m at Menangle was 4th-6.04 at the bell, beaten 1.2 m by One More Reason (1:51.80) in 2yo G2 No NR F on September 6 at $5.50. Two runs back won by a head (Fr1) at Menangle (1:55.10) beating Oshley in 2yo No NR F on August 25 at $3.40 at the bell was 2nd-3.77. Continues to race well and is good enough to overcome the back row draw.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 06/09/2025 | 12 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Lleyton Green | 1:51.8 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $5.50 |
1/7 | 25/08/2025 | 9 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Lleyton Green | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.40 |
5/10 | 16/08/2025 | 12 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Lleyton Green | 1:51.2 | 9 |
| 22.2L | $51.00 |
4/9 | 04/08/2025 | 12 | 2 WINs | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 9.7L | $3.20 |
1/8 | 23/07/2025 | 95 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Lleyton Green | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $1.95 |
1/7 | 16/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 | |
1/4 | 08/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Lleyton Green | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | ||
3/7 | 19/04/2025 | 12 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $2.30 |

Driver: Tom Ison
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into seventh after showing early speed, behind One More Reason at Menangle over 1609m in a 2yo G2 No NR F on September 6 at $10. Raced better the start before that with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr7) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle was leading by 4.18 at the bell, beaten 4 m by Syds Joy (1:55.60) in 2yo No NR F on August 25 at $1.32. Among the chances with even luck from a tricky draw.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 06/09/2025 | 12 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Tom Ison | 1:51.8 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $10.00 |
2/7 | 25/08/2025 | 10 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Tom Ison | 1:55.6 | 7 |
| 4.2L | $1.32 |
1/9 | 15/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Tom Ison | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 4.2L | $1.22 |
2/10 | 08/08/2025 | 90 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $2.90 |
1/4 | 29/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 | |
6/9 | 10/05/2025 | 21 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:53.3 | 9 |
| 28.3L | $19.00 |
1/7 | 19/04/2025 | 21 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:54.8 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $2.40 |
99/6 | 28/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |