Newcastle Race 10 - Slick Chicks Pace
PEPPI GRATZ (6) made it two wins from his last three outings nine days ago, getting home by 6 metres over 1609m at this track. Meets a comparable field so he is capable of getting the job done again. GRACE SHANNON (5) was in the money at this track two runs ago before having her colours lowered at her latest appearance over 1609m here, beaten 25 metres. Leading hope if she is at her best. FRANCO STYLES (1) is in line for another win at his third run back from a break after scoring over 1609m at this circuit two weeks ago. Stick with him. ESPERANZA (3) showed pleasing improvement last time out when runner-up over 1609m at this venue. Can feature prominently.

Driver: Declan Murphy
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Last start by 6 m when quickly away, (Fr5) at this track (1:56.90) beating Roobee in MAIDEN on March 13 at $3.40. Strips fitter third-up and can repeat the dose.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $3.40 |
| 7/9 | 27/02/2026 | 536 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | M G Harding | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 20.5L | $101.00 |
| 2/6 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | M G Harding | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 09/09/2024 | 17 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | M G Harding | 2:01.3 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/08/2024 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Tom Ison | 1:59.8 | 5 |
| 14.2L | $12.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/08/2024 | 28 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | M G Harding | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 38.3L | $81.00 |
| 7/10 | 19/07/2024 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | M G Harding | 2:02.2 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $17.40 |
| 2/7 | 03/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | G A Harding | 0 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dan Morgan
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Comments
Two back was eighth after being driven well back, behind Oshley at this track over 2030m in a 2 WINs M on February 20 at $81. Then a handy effort when third after being driven well back, behind Peppi Gratz at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 45 on March 19 at $19. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 19/03/2026 | 27 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Daniel Morgan | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $19.00 |
| 2/6 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Daniel Morgan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 20/02/2026 | 11 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 41.7L | $81.00 |
| 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 |
| 5/5 | 27/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Daniel Morgan | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
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Comments
Two back was ninth behind Rocknroll Rocket at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 47 on March 13 at $126. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Peppi Gratz at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 45 on March 19 at $3.80. Can play a role in the finish again.
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 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $3.80 |
| 9/10 | 13/03/2026 | 15 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:56.0 | 7 |
| 32.3L | $126.00 |
| 3/9 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/02/2026 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $3.70 |
| 8/8 | 09/02/2026 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 35.9L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 29/01/2026 | 10 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:59.9 | 6 |
| 3.2L | $4.40 |
| 6/9 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Turnbull | 0 |
| 23.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 01/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Turnbull | 0 |
| 12.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
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Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track was 3rd-9.38 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Peppi Gratz (1:56.60) in NR up to 45 on March 19 at $10. At the start before was well back in the run when 9th (Fr6) over 1980m at Tamworth, beaten 21 m by Coral Cays (2:27.80) in NR up to 47 M on March 5 at $11. Can be competitive on her best form.
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 | 19/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $10.00 |
| 9/9 | 05/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 21.4L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 27/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 11.4L | $19.00 |
| 9/10 | 19/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 34.9L | $9.00 |
| 2/10 | 13/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $3.60 |
| 0/6 | 09/02/2026 | 4 | NR 43 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 99.0L | $3.20 |
| 5/7 | 24/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Ben Loades | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 20/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | L M Painting | 0 |
| 22L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
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Gave plenty of ground last start when ninth behind Quickshift Girl at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 50 on March 19 at $2.70. Performed better the start before with a game effort when 2nd (Sr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 1.2 m by Rocknroll Rocket (1:56.00) in NR up to 47 on March 13 at $3.70. Can bounce back to form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 26.4L | $2.70 |
| 2/10 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $3.70 |
| 3/8 | 06/03/2026 | 15 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/10 | 19/02/2026 | 41 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Travis Bullock | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 22.6L | $14.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Travis Bullock | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 09/01/2026 | 23 | 1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Travis Bullock | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.60 |
| 3/6 | 29/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Travis Bullock | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 17/12/2025 | 21 | NR 47 to 50 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Travis Bullock | 1:56.7 | 7 |
| 41.4L | $51.00 |

Driver: Grace Panella
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Comments
Last start by 6 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at this track (1:56.60) beating Esperanza in NR up to 45 on March 19 at $2.20 at the bell was 2nd-2.48. Winning prospects.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 19/03/2026 | 3 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $2.20 |
| 4/10 | 16/03/2026 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Bankstown | 1740m | Heavy | Grace Panella | 2:05.2 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $2.70 |
| 1/10 | 05/03/2026 | 10 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/4 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 0/10 | 23/02/2026 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 10/10 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 122.7L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 05/02/2026 | 255 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | B P Portelli | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 17.2L | $101.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | B P Portelli | 0 |
| 29.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Greg Andrews
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Comments
First up. At the last run he finished 7th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track was 7th-9 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Elegant Stride (1:53.90) in NR up to 47 on December 20 at $61. Should be in the finish.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Greg Andrews | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 20/12/2025 | 15 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:53.9 | 5 |
| 17.6L | $61.00 |
| 6/10 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $12,240.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:52.4 | 1 |
| 32.1L | $61.00 |
| 3/10 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:54.8 | 5 |
| 13.7L | $101.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/11/2025 | 28 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 14.2L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 17/10/2025 | 3 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:59.6 | 7 |
| 17.2L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Greg Andrews | 0 |
| 19.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Andrew Bourke
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track was 5th-8.36 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Quickshift Girl (1:55.50) in NR up to 50 on March 19 at $9.50. At the run before solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th-13.13 beaten 13 m by Hes My Reason (1:53.90) in NR 45 to 49 on February 23 at $18. Should be there at the business end.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 19/03/2026 | 24 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Andrew Bourke | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $9.50 |
| 3/9 | 23/02/2026 | 129 | NR 45 to 49 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Bourke | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 13.2L | $18.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Andrew Bourke | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 17/10/2025 | 7 | NR 41 to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Bourke | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 22.5L | $81.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Bourke | 1:53.7 | 7 |
| 21.4L | $101.00 |
| 9/9 | 03/10/2025 | 10 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Andrew Bourke | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 17.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/09/2025 | 305 | NR 48 to 50 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Andrew Bourke | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 17/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Andrew Bourke | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joe Taaffe
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Comments
Last start 7th (Fr2) over 1740m at Bankstown beaten 25 m by Ima Shinkansen (2:11.30) in NR up to 40 on March 16 at $6. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1980m at Tamworth, at the bell was 3rd-3.75 beaten 2.25 m by Coral Cays (2:27.80) in NR up to 47 M on March 5 at $3.50. Can play a role in the finish.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 16/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Bankstown | 1740m | Heavy | B J Elder | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 25.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 05/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | B J Elder | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 5/10 | 23/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 37 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 28.0L | $4.80 |
| 9/10 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:53.0 | 4 |
| 26.7L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $61.00 |
| 8/9 | 03/02/2026 | 7 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.9 | 8 |
| 32.8L | $31.00 |
| 3/9 | 25/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 04/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 23L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cooper Griffiths
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Returns after six-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation recording by 15 m when quickly away, (Fr3) at Tamworth (2:27.30) beating Feisty Tiger in 2 WINs on September 4 at $4 at the bell was 2nd-.3m on the pegs. Will be hard to beat despite the layoff.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | L M Osborn | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 04/09/2025 | 14 | 2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Joshua Osborn | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 15.4L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 21/08/2025 | 6 | 2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | B J Elder | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 15/08/2025 | 17 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 29/07/2025 | 18 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Osborn | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 15.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 11/07/2025 | 7 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Osborn | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 15.9L | $14.00 |
| 5/9 | 04/07/2025 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Osborn | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $41.00 |
| 3/5 | 04/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Joshua Osborn | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |