Newcastle Race 9 - Somerset Meats Pace
RIPSTONE SNORTER (7) turned in a much better run last time out when he scored by 9 metres over 2030m at this track. The driver has some work to do from this wide starting position. Meets a similar line up so he can make it two on the bounce. KEAYANG HARLOW (1) had been out of the money in recent runs before the latest appearance when she scored by a head over 1609m at this track. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Primary contender in a similar assignment. TIGERLICIOUS (6) is the next best after finishing third over 1720m at Penrith last time out. BE GOOD BENNY (9) is in the mix following a fifth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track.

Driver: Shannon Lindsay
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Comments
Last start won by a head after showing early speed, (Fr3) at this track (1:56.50) beating Slick And Suave in 0-1 WIN on February 9 at $3.50 at the bell was leading 4.28. Expected to feature 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 | 09/02/2026 | 31 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
| 6/8 | 09/01/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Shannon Lindsay | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 25.4L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 03/01/2026 | 29 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Shannon Lindsay | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Shannon Lindsay | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 25.1L | $81.00 |
| 10/10 | 21/11/2025 | 35 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Shannon Lindsay | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 43.3L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 17/10/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Shannon Lindsay | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 16.1L | $23.00 |
| 3/6 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Shannon Lindsay | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 16/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Shannon Lindsay | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Brooks
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Comments
Last start 3rd (Sr1) over 2030m at this track, at the bell was 7th-13.9 beaten 19 m by Ripstone Snorter (2:29.00) in NR up to 48 on February 6 at $23. Two runs back was well back in the run when 9th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track was 9th-17.33 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Barrys Rose (1:57.90) in NR up to 47 on January 28 at $12. Not keen.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Kyle Brooks | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 19.2L | $23.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Brooks | 1:57.9 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $12.00 |
| 1/9 | 19/01/2026 | 10 | NR 38 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Brooks | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $2.80 |
| 8/9 | 09/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Brooks | 1:56.9 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 30/12/2025 | 11 | NR 41 to 44 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Brooks | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 19/12/2025 | 21 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 1646m | Neutral | Kyle Brooks | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Kyle Brooks | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 01/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Kyle Brooks | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chloe Formosa
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Comments
Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 4th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was leading 3.07 beaten 13 m by Chevron Flies (1:55.50) in NR up to 55 M on February 6 at $5.50. Two runs back posted a big 3.5 m win (Fr6) at this track (1:57.90) beating Ultimate Rhapsody in NR up to 47 on January 28 at $15 at the bell was leading 1.5. Should be there at the business end.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 28/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/01/2026 | 4 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $1.80 |
| 3/9 | 15/01/2026 | 6 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $4.20 |
| 2/9 | 09/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $34.00 |
| 10/10 | 30/12/2025 | 14 | NR 36 to 37 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 56.3L | $14.00 |
| 1/6 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Formosa
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Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m after being wide early at this track was 2nd-1.67 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Captain Dorian (1:55.50) in NR up to 47 on February 13 at $4. Decent effort last start. Sure to be in the mix.
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 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:55.5 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $4.00 |
| 10/10 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 137.7L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 28/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/01/2026 | 4 | NR 47 to 49 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 15/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 09/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 9.8L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 12/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jemma Coney
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Comments
Last start 7th (Sr2) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 6th-10.73 beaten 9 m by Captain Dorian (1:55.50) in NR up to 47 on February 13 at $10. Two runs back won by a head as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Tamworth (1:56.90) beating Rocket Boy in NR 43 to 48 on January 29 at $2.50 at the bell was leading 3.85. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 13/02/2026 | 15 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/01/2026 | 6 | NR 43 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.50 |
| 10/10 | 23/01/2026 | 8 | NR 45 to 55 | $14,280.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Dead | Jemma Coney | 1:56.9 | 4 |
| 25.4L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 15/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:57.0 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $7.50 |
| 4/9 | 09/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/12/2025 | 11 | NR 41 to 44 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $11.00 |
| 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: Joshua Gallagher
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Comments
Last start game effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr5) over 1720m after racing wide at Penrith was 7th-10.07 at the bell, beaten 13 m by She Who Dares (2:06.40) in NR up to 47 on February 12 at $4.60. Two runs back won by 2.75 m (Sr2) at this track (1:55.40) beating Watsluvgottado in NR up to 47 on December 20 at $4.80 at the bell was 7th-13.4. Strong contender.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 12/02/2026 | 54 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $4.60 |
| 1/9 | 20/12/2025 | 5 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $4.80 |
| 6/10 | 15/12/2025 | 14 | 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:53.0 | 7 |
| 17.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/10 | 01/12/2025 | 7 | 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $7.00 |
| 9/10 | 24/11/2025 | 7 | 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.2 | 4 |
| 31.3L | $3.30 |
| 8/10 | 17/11/2025 | 7 | 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B L Mcdonough | 1:54.1 | 10 |
| 20.6L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 28L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 07/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Kyle Pratten | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joey Sharp
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Comments
Last start won just off the speed and boxed on; won by 9 m as favourite (Fr2) at this track (2:29.00) beating Chlobro in NR up to 48 on February 6 at $3.10 at the bell was 2nd-4.09. Expected to feature again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 06/02/2026 | 10 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $3.10 |
| 6/8 | 27/01/2026 | 12 | NR 41 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 15/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | T S Mcelhinney | 1:56.5 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | M K Grant | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/12/2025 | 12 | NR 48 to 49 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 16.9L | $4.00 |
| 7/9 | 18/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 23.1L | $16.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J J Sharp | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Glenn Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jorja Daskalovski
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr6) over 1609m after racing wide at this track beaten 35 m by Sweet Rocky (1:53.70) in 4yo+ NR up to 55 on January 28 at $19. Two runs back won by a nose after showing early speed, (Fr4) at this track (1:54.40) beating Ultimate Trouble in NR up to 47 on January 9 at $26 at the bell was leading 5.48. Prefer others on this occasion.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 28/01/2026 | 19 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J L Daskalovski | 1:53.7 | 6 |
| 37.3L | $19.00 |
| 1/10 | 09/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J L Daskalovski | 1:54.4 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 03/01/2026 | 18 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J L Daskalovski | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $19.00 |
| 1/9 | 16/12/2025 | 74 | NR 41 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $13.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | M S J Taylor | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 03/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 26/09/2025 | 21 | NR up to 58 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 7.7L | $71.00 |
| 3/5 | 11/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | J L Daskalovski | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.04 beaten 7 m by Captain Dorian (1:55.50) in NR up to 47 on February 13 at $3.70. At the start before game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track was 4th-7.95 at the bell, beaten a nose by The County Sheriff (1:57.40) in NR 43 to 45 on February 9 at $3.50. Look for improvement on last start. Can be competitive on his best form.
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 | 13/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 09/02/2026 | 4 | NR 43 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 05/02/2026 | 8 | NR 41 to 46 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $5.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 32.6L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 19/01/2026 | 4 | NR 43 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 8.9L | $4.40 |
| 2/10 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | K L Langelaar | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 10/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Cooper Griffiths | 0 |
| 44.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grace Panella
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track was 7th-13.78 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Chevron Flies (1:53.20) in NR 46 to 54 on February 13 at $19. Two runs back 4th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track was 3rd-4.67 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Mister Cheese (1:53.70) in NR 51 to 54 on February 9 at $11. This looks a far sterner task.
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 | 13/02/2026 | 4 | NR 46 to 54 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:53.2 | 5 |
| 7.4L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/02/2026 | 12 | NR 51 to 54 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | K L Langelaar | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | K L Langelaar | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 19/01/2026 | 4 | NR 50 to 54 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 15/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.0 | 7 |
| 10.9L | $8.00 |
| 7/10 | 09/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 14.6L | $7.50 |
| 1/7 | 11/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | C M Geary | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 09/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 47.1L | $0.00 |