Newcastle Race 3 - Hrnsw Guaranteed Ladyship Pace
BELIEVE IN CARMER (1) is a three-year-old filly from the Rodney Mercieca yard on debut. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Placed in a recent trial. Sure to prove very hard to beat. A LITTLE DILEMMA (4) has been racing well of late. Finished third at her latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 3 metres. Finds a tougher race but a big run is on the cards. CLARA ROCKS (8) is better than her last-start tenth over 1609m at Menangle. MY ULTIMATE SASSY (10) last appeared when sixth over 2180m at Kilmore three-and-a-half months ago. Must be respected.

Driver: Michael Formosa
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Three-year-old filly by Always B Miki out of Christian Party on debut. Showed ability when second at Maitland in a trial on February 11 over 1648m. Expected to run well from an inside draw.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | R J Mercieca | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | R J Mercieca | 0 |
| 14.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | R J Mercieca | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
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Comments
Didn't do much last start, 10th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 22 m by Rockindownunder (1:55.90) in NR up to 55 M on December 20 at $71. Before that was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 8th-15.9m 2WWC beaten 16 m by Wamboyne Machete (1:54.80) in NR up to 48 on November 21 at $41. Tested again.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Greg Andrews | 0 |
| 9.8L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 20/12/2025 | 29 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 22.9L | $71.00 |
| 8/10 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.8 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/10 | 14/11/2025 | 203 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Daniel Morgan | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/6 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Daniel Morgan | 0 |
| 10.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 25/04/2025 | 6 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 19/04/2025 | 8 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joe Taaffe | 1:52.9 | 2 |
| 35.4L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/04/2025 | 21 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $126.00 |

Driver: Chloe Formosa
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Comments
Didn't do much last start, was well back in the run when 9th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track was 10th-19.16 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Quickshift Girl (1:56.70) in NR up to 47 on February 13 at $51. Before that was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 23 m by Wanted Poster (1:54.50) in 0-1 WIN on February 9 at $51. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 13/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:56.7 | 7 |
| 14.5L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/02/2026 | 12 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:54.5 | 6 |
| 23.5L | $51.00 |
| 10/10 | 28/01/2026 | 160 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:57.9 | 8 |
| 14.1L | $81.00 |
| 4/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Daniel Morgan | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 21/08/2025 | 7 | 2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 12.1L | $16.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/08/2025 | 28 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Chloe Formosa | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 10.2L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/07/2025 | 14 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Chloe Formosa | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 7.7L | $26.00 |
| 2/6 | 07/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1646m | Good | Daniel Morgan | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tom Ison
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Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track was 3rd-3.86 at the bell, beaten 3 m by Quickshift Girl (1:56.70) in NR up to 47 on February 13 at $6. With even luck is a winning chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 13/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/02/2026 | 25 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Osborn | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 22.9L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | L M Osborn | 0 |
| 17.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | L M Osborn | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 15/01/2026 | 6 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | L M Osborn | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 09/01/2026 | 13 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | L M Osborn | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $34.00 |
| 4/9 | 27/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 1646m | Fast | L M Osborn | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $151.00 |
| 4/10 | 19/12/2025 | 8 | 0-2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 1646m | Neutral | Joshua Osborn | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 33.5L | $15.00 |

Driver: James Kennedy
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Didn't do much last time out, was well back in the run when 5th (Fr5) over 1980m at Tamworth, at the bell was 8th-14.44 beaten 15 m by Katastrophee (2:28.10) in NR up to 47 M on February 5 at $23. Before that 5th (Sr1) over 1980m at Tamworth was 4th-6.17 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Coral Cays (2:27.50) in 0-1 WIN on January 29 at $14. This looks out of her reach.
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 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | D A Chapple | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 15.4L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/01/2026 | 10 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | J J Kennedy | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $14.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/01/2026 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J J Kennedy | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 21.9L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | J J Kennedy | 2:01.0 | 6 |
| 16.2L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 30/12/2025 | 19 | NR 38 to 40 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J J Kennedy | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $18.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/12/2025 | 14 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | J J Kennedy | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $26.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Andrew Bourke | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 16/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | P J Hedges | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bailey McDonough
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Returns after four months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into fifth after being driven well back, behind Ark Sea at Menangle over 1609m in a 2yo G1 No NR F on October 25 at $51. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.5 m when quickly away, (Fr2) at Menangle (1:55.50) beating Lochinvar Leader in 2yo 2 WINs on August 4 at $4. Should be in the finish.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 23.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B L Mcdonough | 1:51.6 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $51.00 |
| 4/10 | 11/10/2025 | 12 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:51.5 | 4 |
| 16.1L | $19.00 |
| 4/9 | 29/09/2025 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.5 | 9 |
| 6.7L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 15/09/2025 | 9 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:51.0 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 06/09/2025 | 12 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:51.8 | 7 |
| 16.1L | $4.60 |
| 2/7 | 25/08/2025 | 9 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:55.1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $1.50 |

Driver: Dan Morgan
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Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Wanted Poster (1:54.50) in 0-1 WIN on February 9 at $21. At the run before was well back in the run when 8th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track was 8th-14.33 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Barrys Rose (1:57.90) in NR up to 47 on January 28 at $41. A better run is on the cards.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 09/02/2026 | 12 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 28.3L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/01/2026 | 13 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $41.00 |
| 2/9 | 15/01/2026 | 16 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 30/12/2025 | 14 | NR 38 to 40 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:56.2 | 7 |
| 6.2L | $21.00 |
| 3/10 | 16/12/2025 | 18 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 26.2L | $18.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/11/2025 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Daniel Morgan | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 15.5L | $151.00 |
| 5/5 | 27/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Daniel Morgan | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 10/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Daniel Morgan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Stanley
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Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 10th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at Menangle, beaten 35 m by Oakie Smokeshow (1:52.00) in 3yo+ 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 on February 3 at $21. The run prior 8th (Sr1) over 1720m at Melton, at the bell was 6th-8.2m on the pegs beaten 10 m by Our Roku (2:04.20) in NR up to 55 M on December 31 at $13. Worth another chance. Certainly worth another chance.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 03/02/2026 | 34 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J B Meikle | 1:52.0 | 1 |
| 35.2L | $21.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 31/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $13.00 |
| 10/10 | 17/12/2025 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 31.4L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/12/2025 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $14.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/11/2025 | 152 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/4 | 18/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Connor Clarke | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 25/06/2025 | 48 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.2 | 3 |
| 67.3L | $17.00 |

Driver: Greg Andrews
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Resumes. At the latest first-up run 10th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 25 m by Fay Irene (1:53.80) in NR up to 55 M on September 5 at $81. Has only trialled once and may need more time.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Greg Andrews | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 19/12/2025 | 21 | 0-2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 1646m | Neutral | Daniel Morgan | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 45.0L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/11/2025 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Greg Andrews | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 18/11/2025 | 4 | NR up to 35 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Greg Andrews | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 13.1L | $13.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/11/2025 | 28 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Greg Andrews | 1:55.9 | 7 |
| 21.7L | $101.00 |
| 6/9 | 17/10/2025 | 3 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 19.1L | $61.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/10/2025 | 21 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Greg Andrews | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 15.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 23/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Greg Andrews | 0 |
| 39.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
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Returns after three-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into sixth after showing early speed, behind Direct Command at Kilmore over 2180m in a NR 52 to 57 on November 6 at $14. Sure to be in the mix while fresh.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 6.7L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 34.6L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 06/11/2025 | 7 | NR 52 to 57 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 23.5L | $14.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/10/2025 | 140 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | A Pace | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 17.6L | $16.00 |
| 10/10 | 12/06/2025 | 6 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | A Pace | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 18.1L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 06/06/2025 | 7 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | A Pace | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 10.7L | $4.80 |
| 2/11 | 30/05/2025 | 43 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | A Pace | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 11/11 | 17/04/2025 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | A Pace | 1:53.8 | 7 |
| 18.7L | $61.00 |