Newcastle Race 5 - Tooheys Pace
MASTER CATCH (10) has been going around against strong opposition at Menangle of late and did manage win at that venue back in March. He looks well placed dropping out of city company. FORCE FULL (8) was out of the placings but beaten 2.3m here last week. Draws wider but has bene ticking along okay and a win could be imminent. LIGHT ME UP NZ (6) draws wider than when beaten only 1.5m last week but usually races well here and has claims off a Penrith win prior. PRINCESS MICKAYLA (1) can be competitive aided by the inside draw.

Driver: Blake Hughes
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was well back in the run when 8th (Fr6) over 1609m after being wide early at this track, at the bell was 10th-20.17 beaten 8 m by Mr Teddy (1:54.90) in NR up to 69 on May 1 at $11. Showed ability the race before when she won by 4.5 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at this track (2:27.00) beating King Hit in NR up to 63 on April 17 at $3. The ace draw could see her competitive.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 01/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 69 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:54.9 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/10 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 4.4L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:52.5 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 02/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:53.5 | 7 |
| 17.0L | $6.00 |
| 9/10 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:53.7 | 7 |
| 10.1L | $10.00 |
| 8/10 | 17/03/2026 | 17 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:53.0 | 8 |
| 7.1L | $23.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 01/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 6th (Sr2) over 1609m at this track was 9th-15.41 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Mr Teddy (1:54.90) in NR up to 69 on May 1 at $17. Showed ability the outing before when he ran on strong from last on the turn and won by a head (Fr6) at this track (1:55.50) beating Illawong Danny in NR up to 65 on April 24 at $11 at the bell was 9th-16.86. Maybe a place.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 69 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $17.00 |
| 1/9 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:55.5 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:53.1 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $8.00 |
| 6/10 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:53.5 | 8 |
| 5.9L | $14.00 |
| 10/10 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | T J Miles | 1:53.7 | 7 |
| 16.3L | $31.00 |
| 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: Seaton Grima
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr2) over 1609m at this track was 9th-18.3 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Laceys Lad (1:56.00) in NR up to 90 on May 1 at $34. Two runs back 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 8 m by Double It Harry (1:53.90) in NR up to 80 on April 17 at $9. Can do better.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 01/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/04/2026 | 35 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.9 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $9.00 |
| 5/10 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 29.2L | $13.00 |
| 6/9 | 06/03/2026 | 4 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:52.8 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $2.80 |
| 1/9 | 02/03/2026 | 25 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $3.20 |
| 2/9 | 05/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $2.60 |
| 2/7 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | J Conolly | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1750m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 31.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joe Taaffe
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track was 3rd-3.5 at the bell, beaten 1.2 m by Mr Teddy (1:54.90) in NR up to 69 on May 1 at $6.50. Two runs back won by 1.1 m (Sr1) at this track (1:55.40) beating Grumpyshannon in NR up to 60 on April 24 at $14 at the bell was 2nd-4.04. Racing very well. Can be in the finish again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 69 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:54.9 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joe Taaffe | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $14.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joe Taaffe | 1:56.5 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joe Taaffe | 1:52.5 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $16.00 |
| 7/9 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/03/2026 | 29 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joe Taaffe | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $15.00 |
| 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: Grace Panella
Stats
Comments
Nine-year-old gelding showed improvement last time. 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 4th-5.88 beaten 1.4 m by Mr Teddy (1:54.90) in NR up to 69 on May 1 at $14. The run before was not as impressive when beaten by 2.75 m finishing fourth after being driven well back, behind Double It Harry at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 80 on April 17 at $61. Not keen.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 01/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 69 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $14.00 |
| 4/10 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:53.9 | 8 |
| 2.7L | $61.00 |
| 5/9 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:52.9 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $7.50 |
| 4/9 | 02/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $19.00 |
| 4/9 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 68 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:52.7 | 9 |
| 7.4L | $3.30 |
| 3/9 | 17/03/2026 | 12 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:51.7 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | B J Elder | 0 |
| 14.6L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 12/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | C J Griffiths | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track was 4th-6.38 at the bell, beaten 1.5 m by Laceys Lad (1:56.00) in NR up to 90 on May 1 at $14. Two runs back won by a head as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at Penrith (2:04.10) beating Harleequin in NR up to 90 on April 16 at $2.50. Contender.
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 | 01/05/2026 | 15 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $14.00 |
| 1/9 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.50 |
| 9/10 | 09/04/2026 | 12 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 15.5L | $9.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J L Daskalovski | 1:52.7 | 5 |
| 17.8L | $10.00 |
| 10/10 | 21/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.0 | 10 |
| 16.6L | $34.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/03/2026 | 20 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.1 | 7 |
| 28.2L | $8.50 |
| 5/6 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 3.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following April 23 run. Just managed to hang on and win won by a head (Fr4) at this track (1:56.00) beating Ravishing Sloy in NR up to 90 on May 1 at $31 at the bell was 2nd-2.5. This race will be harder than that win. Needs to do more. Surprise winner last start but draws wider.
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 | 01/05/2026 | 8 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $31.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Miles | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 10.7L | $41.00 |
| 2/9 | 10/04/2026 | 13 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:52.9 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.7 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.4 | 4 |
| 20.1L | $4.60 |
| 2/4 | 15/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 14/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 6th-9.71 beaten 2.25 m by Laceys Lad (1:56.00) in NR up to 90 on May 1 at $9. The run previous 8th (Fr7) over 2300m at Menangle was 10th-20.35 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Dance With Carmer (2:43.90) in NR up to 95 on April 25 at $13. Draws wide but could measure up here.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 01/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $9.00 |
| 8/10 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:54.7 | 7 |
| 15.9L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:52.0 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $4.60 |
| 2/10 | 11/04/2026 | 15 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:52.0 | 9 |
| 4.1L | $19.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:54.0 | 4 |
| 22.7L | $81.00 |
| 3/10 | 21/03/2026 | 15 | NR up to 105 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:52.0 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 6.7L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 13/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Ashleigh Delosa | 0 |
| 26.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr3) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 40 m by Ripp (1:49.70) in No NR on May 2 at $151. The run before 9th (Fr8) over 2300m at Menangle beaten 30 m by Pinseeker (2:42.70) in No NR on April 18 at $26. Looks well placed.
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 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:49.7 | 3 |
| 40.8L | $151.00 |
| 9/10 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.8 | 8 |
| 28.6L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/04/2026 | 15 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:49.1 | 5 |
| 18.1L | $81.00 |
| 3/10 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:50.1 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 21/03/2026 | 21 | NR up to 105 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:52.0 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $9.50 |
| 3/9 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:50.8 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 17/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Bruce Andrews | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |