Newcastle Race 2 - Medowie Lodge Pace
MAGNETIC STORM (6) was impressive at this circuit and distance last week when he came from this barrier and pushed to the front before cruising home by 21m. A repeat of that performance would see him hard to stop. AVENGER NZ (7) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 4.4 metres from the winner in fourth after racing parked. Must overcome a wide draw but placed from this barrier here three back. Primary contender. DEECEE ROCKIN (3) added to a string of top-two finishes when runner-up from wider on Monday. Winner at this circuit and distance prior. Player from a good draw. IRE OF THE DRAGON (2) is another drawn to advantage and is in the mix after turning in a good effort to finish third from a wide barrier here on Monday.

Driver: Greg Andrews
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Comments
Brings the right form to the table. Posted a big 10 m win (Fr7) at this track (1:57.50) beating Roses Are Best in NR up to 34 on April 20 at $4.20 at the bell was leading 0.68. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr8) over 2030m after racing wide at this track, beaten 40 m by Sky City (2:25.90) in NR up to 47 on April 10 at $71. Back in winning form but this is a step up.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 20/04/2026 | 10 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:57.5 | 7 |
| 10.9L | $4.20 |
| 6/9 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:55.7 | 8 |
| 39.9L | $71.00 |
| 7/9 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 17.1L | $151.00 |
| 10/10 | 28/03/2026 | 98 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:57.7 | 7 |
| 48.0L | $34.00 |
| 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 |
| 6/7 | 23/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Greg Andrews | 0 |
| 19.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rodney Atkins
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Princess Mickayla at this track over 2030m in a NR up to 63 on April 17 at $21. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.5 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Bodyline at this track over 1609m in a NR 40 to 46 on April 20 at $3. Draws for another good showing.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 20/04/2026 | 3 | NR 40 to 46 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:54.8 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/04/2026 | 11 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/04/2026 | 4 | NR 44 to 50 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/10 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:54.1 | 7 |
| 10.6L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Atkins | 1:55.5 | 8 |
| 7.6L | $34.00 |
| 3/5 | 02/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | R J Vernon | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 07/06/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | P T Salathiel | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jorja Daskalovski
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Comments
Last start good run despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th-17.02 beaten 2.75 m by Kasbah (1:54.40) in NR 51 to 54 on April 20 at $11. Two runs back ran on from midfield and won by a nose as favourite (Fr2) at this track (2:28.00) beating Next To Me in NR up to 47 on April 10 at $2.30 at the bell was 4th-4.12. Draws well and is expected to feature in the finish.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 20/04/2026 | 10 | NR 51 to 54 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:54.4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/10 | 10/04/2026 | 4 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.30 |
| 2/10 | 06/04/2026 | 4 | NR 44 to 50 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 7/10 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:54.4 | 8 |
| 11.5L | $31.00 |
| 6/9 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J L Daskalovski | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $16.00 |
| 1/10 | 19/03/2026 | 20 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | J L Daskalovski | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | M S J Taylor | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | M S J Taylor | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 4th-9.28 beaten 3 m by Kasbah (1:54.40) in NR 51 to 54 on April 20 at $21. At the start before 5th (Sr3) over 1609m at Tamworth was 4th-5.77 at the bell, beaten 7 m by The Tax Cullector (1:57.10) in NR up to 55 on April 16 at $14. Consider.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 20/04/2026 | 4 | NR 51 to 54 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $14.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:57.3 | 8 |
| 11.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 14.6L | $8.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/03/2026 | 15 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 12.2L | $10.00 |
| 5/10 | 13/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:58.8 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/5 | 15/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | C Ronan | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 08/01/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Narissa Elkins | 0 |
| 32.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chloe Formosa
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr5) over 2030m at this track, beaten 24 m by Magnetic Storm (2:26.60) in NR up to 53 on April 17 at $3.30. Before that, was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 9th-20.09 beaten 6 m by Cheddar Valley (1:53.70) in NR up to 52 on April 10 at $10. Go well.
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 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 24.3L | $3.30 |
| 5/10 | 10/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:53.7 | 6 |
| 6.2L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 27/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.5 | 6 |
| 23.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 19/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.8 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $14.00 |
| 8/9 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:54.2 | 6 |
| 16.8L | $11.00 |
| 10/10 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 22.3L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Ashleigh Delosa | 0 |
| 14.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 26/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Louis Emerson | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
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Comments
Last start posted a big 21 m win after showing early speed, (Fr6) at this track (2:26.60) beating Onetangi Girl in NR up to 53 on April 17 at $4. In fine form and looks a serious player 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 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 21.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 10/04/2026 | 10 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |
| 6/10 | 31/03/2026 | 19 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.7 | 9 |
| 15.0L | $26.00 |
| 2/5 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | M N Bigeni | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 85.5L | $4.60 |
| 3/9 | 05/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/02/2026 | 12 | 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.4 | 8 |
| 23.3L | $4.20 |
| 3/5 | 18/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | John Farrugia | 0 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track beaten 4.5 m by Radiant Amber (1:55.60) in NR up to 58 on April 17 at $8.50. Before that, 5th (Fr3) over 2030m after showing early speed at this track was 4th-5.91 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Ohwhatiwouldgive (2:24.20) in NR up to 57 on April 10 at $6.50. Certainly worth another chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 10/04/2026 | 4 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 19.4L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 06/04/2026 | 4 | NR 51 to 54 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:54.8 | 7 |
| 1.4L | $4.60 |
| 2/10 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joe Taaffe | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $14.00 |
| 3/10 | 28/03/2026 | 15 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $4.20 |
| 8/10 | 13/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 9.7L | $17.00 |
| 2/4 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 2044m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Seaton Grima
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Captain Groove (1:53.50) in NR up to 63 on April 2 at $19. At the run before was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr1) over 2030m at this track was 7th-11.81 at the bell, beaten 7 m by The Creek (2:29.60) in NR 51 to 58 on March 19 at $4.40. Capable of better so worth including.
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 | 02/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:53.5 | 3 |
| 27.9L | $19.00 |
| 5/10 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | NR 51 to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $4.40 |
| 9/10 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 41.0L | $16.00 |
| 8/10 | 06/03/2026 | 211 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $16.00 |
| 7/7 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 63.9L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 20/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 53.7L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 07/08/2025 | 34 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 56.4L | $61.00 |
| 8/9 | 04/07/2025 | 3 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:52.9 | 3 |
| 17.0L | $31.00 |

Driver: Jemma Coney
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Tough Shaz at Albion Park over 1660m in a 4yo+ NR 50 or better M on April 4 at $81. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing second behind The Tax Cullector at Tamworth over 1609m in a NR up to 55 on April 16 at $4.80. Could 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 16/04/2026 | 12 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $4.80 |
| 8/9 | 04/04/2026 | 8 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:52.5 | 3 |
| 23.1L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/03/2026 | 20 | NR up to 75 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 26.9L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/03/2026 | 37 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:52.0 | 5 |
| 24.0L | $18.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.30 |
| 5/10 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $12,240.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Dead | B J Elder | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $12.00 |
| 4/5 | 17/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 25/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Blake Hughes | 0 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 |