Newcastle Race 3 - Somerset Meats Pace
CONSTANTINA (2) last raced eight days ago when she led from this barrier and scored a determined win over 1720m at Penrith. Expect her to push forward again so can go back to back, RICK REILLY NZ (7) raced parked and stuck on when third to CONSTANTINA last week at Penrith, beaten 1.4 metres. Draws wide but looks close to a win so could turn the tables with luck on his side. PURE GRUNT (8) has yet to fire this time in but has been tackling good company and has a fine record at this circuit and distance with three wins and a placing from four attempts. The ace draw gives LOVE LOU (1) every chance to show his best.

Driver: Joe Taaffe
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr4) over 2030m at this track beaten 11 m by Kanena Provlima (2:25.40) in NR up to 80 on April 2 at $19. At his previous start 5th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track was 5th-9.6 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Jalaneel (1:52.70) in NR up to 90 on March 28 at $31. Contender from the inside draw
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joe Taaffe | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $19.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/03/2026 | 29 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joe Taaffe | 1:52.7 | 3 |
| 9.7L | $31.00 |
| 7/10 | 27/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joe Taaffe | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 16.2L | $8.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Joshua Gallagher
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Comments
Last start by 1.1 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Penrith (2:04.40) beating Charlies Ace in NR up to 70 on April 2 at $2.40 at the bell was leading 2.9. The good draw gives her every chance to win again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 70 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $2.40 |
| 10/10 | 28/03/2026 | 15 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 21.1L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 13/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $1.70 |
| 3/10 | 05/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $1.60 |
| 6/10 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:51.1 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $4.00 |
| 1/10 | 20/02/2026 | 17 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:51.7 | 4 |
| 10.4L | $1.30 |
| 4/5 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 9.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | B P Portelli | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tom Ison
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Comments
Last start 8th (Sr3) over 1609m at Tamworth, at the bell was 7th-16.11 beaten 13 m by Jayjaybenny (1:55.80) in NR up to 70 on March 26 at $26. At the start before 4th (Sr2) over 1980m at Tamworth, at the bell was 2nd-2.18 beaten 7 m by Heza Doozie (2:25.00) in NR up to 75 on March 12 at $2.40. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Emma Ison | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 13.7L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $2.40 |
| 5/8 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 18.3L | $4.40 |
| 6/8 | 26/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | K L Langelaar | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 28.9L | $11.00 |
| 8/9 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:51.0 | 3 |
| 21.8L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/02/2026 | 8 | NR 58 to 71 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:52.4 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $31.00 |
| 1/5 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 10.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 15/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr4) over 1720m at Penrith, at the bell was 9th-14.51 beaten 11 m by Constantina (2:04.40) in NR up to 70 on April 2 at $41. Two runs back 9th (Fr2) over 2300m at Menangle, beaten 40 m by Heeza Malteeza (2:43.00) in NR up to 80 on March 27 at $17. Needs to find his best.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 02/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Tyler Miles | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 11.7L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 38.1L | $17.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $75,000.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.5 | 3 |
| 23.2L | $51.00 |
| 3/9 | 12/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | J L Daskalovski | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 17.2L | $16.00 |
| 7/9 | 02/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | J L Daskalovski | 1:53.9 | 5 |
| 11.4L | $71.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $10.00 |
| 1/4 | 03/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | A J Stapleford | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 23/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | A J Stapleford | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
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Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 8th-13.2 beaten 14 m by Petes Crunch Time (1:53.70) in NR up to 65 on March 28 at $61. Before that 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 25 m by American Hammer (1:54.40) in NR up to 80 on March 19 at $9.50. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | K L Langelaar | 1:53.7 | 8 |
| 14.6L | $61.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/03/2026 | 19 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 26.6L | $9.50 |
| 10/10 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:50.1 | 1 |
| 33.9L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/02/2026 | 77 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:51.0 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/12 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $75,000.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/11 | 21/11/2025 | 63 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $9.50 |
| 5/7 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Andrew Bourke | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 23/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Andrew Bourke | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chloe Formosa
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr6) over 2030m at this track beaten 18 m by Kanena Provlima (2:25.40) in NR up to 80 on April 2 at $31. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track was 8th-17.6 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Jalaneel (1:52.70) in NR up to 90 on March 28 at $34. Can improve sharply down in grade.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:55.3 | 6 |
| 18.7L | $31.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:52.7 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $34.00 |
| 1/10 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | NR 59 to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $4.00 |
| 8/10 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mollly Ison | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/03/2026 | 15 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $34.00 |
| 1/4 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Cooper Griffiths | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 19/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/4 | 22/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into ninth behind Jalaneel at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 90 on March 28 at $6. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.4 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Constantina at Penrith over 1720m in a NR up to 70 on April 2 at $4.60. Big chance in this line-up.
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 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 70 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $4.60 |
| 9/10 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:52.7 | 4 |
| 36.7L | $6.00 |
| 6/9 | 21/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:52.6 | 6 |
| 9.4L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:52.8 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $2.40 |
| 4/9 | 06/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 8.2L | $23.00 |
| 3/12 | 21/02/2026 | 15 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/5 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 17/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 23.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 2nd-1.2 beaten 8 m by Petes Crunch Time (1:53.70) in NR up to 65 on March 28 at $3.40. Before that, 10th (Fr5) over 2030m after showing early pace at this track was 7th-10.64 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Illawong Danny (2:26.90) in NR 59 to 63 on March 19 at $8. Can measure right up with his A-game.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $3.40 |
| 10/10 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | NR 59 to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 17.4L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $6.50 |
| 9/9 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:52.8 | 2 |
| 19.7L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 13.4L | $8.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Cooper Griffiths
Stats
Comments
Last start by 1.1 m (Sr1) at this track (1:53.50) beating Ire Of The Dragon in NR up to 63 on April 2 at $41. Tricky draw but among the hopes with even luck.
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 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joe Taaffe | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/03/2026 | 30 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 24.4L | $3.40 |
| 10/10 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:53.6 | 3 |
| 59.5L | $14.00 |
| 2/9 | 13/02/2026 | 20 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Mollly Ison | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $19.00 |
| 7/9 | 24/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:52.6 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $14.00 |
| 1/4 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 10.3L | $0.00 |