Newcastle Race 3 - The Centurions Social Club For Zac Waratah Heat
WALTER WARLOCK (9) was a beaten favourite last start but was forced to work when caught wide so it may pay to be forgiving. Owns a good record at this circuit and distance and draws for a trail. With his A-game he can win if he gets the gaps. LOVE LOU (10) is another drawn on the back row but he will find this easier than recent attempts at Menangle. Won the last time he raced here and with even luck he has the ability to find the winners' list. SPIRIT KING (4) is hard to knock having recorded two wins and two placings from his last four outings at this circuit and distance. Respect. YESNOMAYBESO (1) has been coming from the back row of late and producing some good efforts including a win at this circuit and distance two back. Won the last time he started on the front line so include from the inside draw.

Driver: Aaron Garaty
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Sr2) over 2030m at this track beaten 30 m by Rudy Gee (2:23.20) in NR up to 65 on February 20 at $26. Showed ability the run before when he won by a nose (Sr1) at this track (1:53.90) beating Rippin Rupert in NR 55 to 57 on February 13 at $19 at the bell was 3rd-3.82. Include from the ace draw.
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 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 29.4L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $19.00 |
| 6/9 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 15.2L | $15.00 |
| 3/10 | 28/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/01/2026 | 4 | NR 50 to 54 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $2.90 |
| 2/9 | 15/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:55.1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 19/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Aaron Garaty | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 18/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Aaron Garaty | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track was 5th-10.32 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Colossal Hope (1:52.30) in NR up to 58 on February 20 at $14. Before that, broke in score up and was out of position at the start 7th (Sr2) over 1609m at this track was 9th-15.68 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Yesnomaybeso (1:53.90) in NR 55 to 57 on February 13 at $4.20. Finds a much better draw this time so may do better.
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 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:52.3 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $14.00 |
| 7/10 | 13/02/2026 | 6 | NR 55 to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $4.20 |
| 8/10 | 07/02/2026 | 10 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:52.1 | 10 |
| 19.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $1.95 |
| 2/8 | 19/01/2026 | 4 | NR 47 to 49 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $2.30 |
| 1/10 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 13.6L | $3.70 |
| 1/7 | 17/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 19/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 48.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr6) over 1720m at Penrith was 8th-16.29 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Lochinvar Jag (2:02.50) in NR up to 90 on February 19 at $34. At the start before was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr5) over 1720m at Penrith, at the bell was 6th-10.64 beaten 11 m by King Tiger (2:02.80) in NR up to 80 on February 12 at $61. Capable of more than he has shown recently. Draws well and has claims.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:54.6 | 6 |
| 14.9L | $34.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/02/2026 | 12 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.9 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $61.00 |
| 9/10 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.6 | 4 |
| 22.2L | $126.00 |
| 9/10 | 24/01/2026 | 9 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.4 | 6 |
| 18.1L | $51.00 |
| 1/10 | 15/01/2026 | 13 | NR 63 to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $15.00 |
| 11/12 | 02/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 70 | $25,000.00 | Goulburn | 2240m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:57.7 | 8 |
| 24.4L | $51.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 21/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
Stats
Comments
Good performance when beaten by 5.5 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Cool Night at this track over 1609m in a NR 58 to 71 on February 13 at $12. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second behind Constantina at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 53 on February 20 at $4.60. Can continue the fine form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:51.7 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $4.60 |
| 3/8 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 71 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:52.4 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/10 | 28/01/2026 | 12 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $1.90 |
| 7/9 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 20.0L | $21.00 |
| 10/10 | 09/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.4 | 7 |
| 18.9L | $1.80 |
| 4/7 | 23/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | T J Miles | 0 |
| 29.9L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 16/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | T J Miles | 0 |
| 25.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track was 5th-8.99 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Haveyoucheckedin (1:51.00) in NR up to 90 on February 20 at $21. At the run before solid effort when 3rd (Fr7) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle, beaten 4.5 m by Whilemena Rita (1:52.80) in NR up to 75 M on February 14 at $26. Among the chances dropping in grade.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 20/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joe Taaffe | 1:51.0 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $21.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:52.8 | 7 |
| 4.4L | $26.00 |
| 10/10 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $61.00 |
| 2/9 | 24/01/2026 | 8 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.1 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $2.40 |
| 5/9 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joe Taaffe | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/4 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 02/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Emmett Brosnan | 0 |
| 8.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr8) over 2030m at this track beaten 40 m by Rudy Gee (2:23.20) in NR up to 65 on February 20 at $34. Two runs back 7th (Sr1) over 2030m at this track beaten 35 m by Light Me Up (2:24.70) in NR up to 70 on February 6 at $19. Hard to have.
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 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:53.6 | 8 |
| 38.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 06/02/2026 | 27 | NR up to 70 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 33.1L | $19.00 |
| 8/9 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | 1W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:49.7 | 7 |
| 16.3L | $71.00 |
| 10/10 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | NR 59 to 70 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 29.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 27/12/2025 | 99 | NR up to 70 | $25,500.00 | Maitland | 2044m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $21.00 |
| 2/5 | 17/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | K L Langelaar | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 19/09/2025 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Shannon Lindsay | 1:52.8 | 3 |
| 21.2L | $81.00 |
| 6/6 | 12/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Shannon Lindsay | 0 |
| 27.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chloe Formosa
Stats
Comments
Has been mixing his form of late, most recently 4th (Fr2) over 2030m at this track beaten 24 m by Rudy Gee (2:23.20) in NR up to 65 on February 20 at $16. Before that 10th (Fr3) over 1980m at Tamworth beaten 55 m by Betterthanfederer (2:23.30) in NR 60 to 75 on January 23 at $3.20. Others better.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 20/02/2026 | 28 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 24.8L | $16.00 |
| 10/10 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $12,240.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Dead | Chloe Formosa | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 54.7L | $3.20 |
| 4/10 | 16/01/2026 | 20 | NR 60 to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $15.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 27/12/2025 | 8 | 5 WINs | $30,600.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 24.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/12/2025 | 14 | 2-5 WINs | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Neutral | Chloe Formosa | 2:00.5 | 6 |
| 11.2L | $12.00 |
| 2/12 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old gelding who has plenty of ability. Unlucky last start 6th (Fr5) over 1609m after being wide early at this track was 2nd-5.3 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Cool Night (1:52.40) in NR 58 to 71 on February 13 at $2.25. Rates highly on best form so deserves another chance.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 71 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:52.4 | 5 |
| 12.6L | $2.25 |
| 7/10 | 06/02/2026 | 41 | NR 71 to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $10.00 |
| 9/10 | 27/12/2025 | 8 | 5 WINs | $30,600.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Fast | Geoffrey Dorn | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 51.2L | $23.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/12/2025 | 14 | 2-5 WINs | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $4.00 |
| 2/12 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $75,000.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 21/11/2025 | 27 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Geoffrey Dorn | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.40 |
| 1/6 | 18/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Geoffrey Dorn | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 05/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Geoffrey Dorn | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joe Taaffe
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr8) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 16 m by Lenneth (1:51.30) in NR up to 75 on February 14 at $23. Before that, 4th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle, at the bell was 5th-10.05 beaten 9 m by Perfect Stranger (1:50.50) in 4-020yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on February 7 at $26. Can improve sharply in this suitable race.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:51.3 | 8 |
| 16.0L | $23.00 |
| 4/9 | 07/02/2026 | 15 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:50.5 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $50,000.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Dead | B J Elder | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 31.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 09/01/2026 | 13 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:53.4 | 5 |
| 14.2L | $2.25 |
| 6/10 | 27/12/2025 | 22 | NR up to 70 | $25,500.00 | Maitland | 2044m | Fast | Joe Taaffe | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 17.2L | $6.50 |
| 3/5 | 09/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Joe Taaffe | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 10/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | J E Taaffe | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Geary
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr5) over 1720m at Penrith was 7th-13.06 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Lochinvar Jag (2:02.50) in NR up to 90 on February 19 at $101. Two runs back 5th (Sr3) over 2125m at Penrith, beaten 22 m by Cerise Rainbow (2:33.70) in NR up to 62 on February 12 at $34. Not enthused.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $101.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 22.4L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $19.00 |
| 1/9 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $5.00 |
| 5/10 | 22/01/2026 | 20 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $34.00 |
| 10/12 | 02/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 70 | $25,000.00 | Goulburn | 2240m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 20.8L | $61.00 |
| 2/9 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 15/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | N A Day | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |