Newcastle Race 3 - John Hunter Childrens Hospital Kids Club Pace
THE CREEK (3) had been building to a win and it arrived last time out when he settled back but worked home strongly to score by 2.3 metres at this circuit and distance last week. Should enjoy an economical run from this draw so could strike again. QUICKSHIFT GIRL (8) cops a wide draw but has been racing well, winning two back at this circuit and distance before drawing on the back row for a 2m second last week. Good enough to win if things go her way. FOX TROT (10) faded out of it at Menangle last week but had put three wins together prior so could be worth another chance. SPIRIT KING (5) has claims off a win from a similar barrier three back at this circuit and distance.

Driver: Blake Hughes
Stats
Comments
Resuming after 11 weeks off the scene. Finished off last preparation when beaten by 2 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Imxtraspecial at Tamworth over 1609m in a NR up to 58 on February 26 at $2.20. Won a trial and the ace draw gives him every chance for a winning return.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | A J Missen | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.20 |
| 7/10 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 14.1L | $4.40 |
| 5/8 | 05/02/2026 | 13 | NR 61 to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 5.7L | $5.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $15,300.00 | Tamworth | 2360m | Dead | Blake Hughes | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 22.2L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 16/01/2026 | 34 | NR 60 to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 12.9L | $6.00 |
| 1/4 | 23/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | A J Missen | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 13/12/2025 | 16 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Blake Hughes | 1:51.7 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $10.00 |

Driver: Michael Formosa
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr6) over 2030m at this track, at the bell was 9th-16.84 beaten 15 m by Whataboyjack (2:28.20) in NR up to 62 on May 8 at $41. Before that was well back in the run when 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track was 7th-14.37 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Spunkys Gotsecrets (1:53.10) in NR up to 63 on May 1 at $41. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 15.2L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/05/2026 | 133 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:53.1 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $41.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 28L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 20.5L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | 2-5 WINs | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 63.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/12/2025 | 6 | No NR | $15,300.00 | Dubbo | 2120m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $8.00 |
| 7/10 | 06/12/2025 | 15 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:51.9 | 8 |
| 13.3L | $61.00 |
| 9/10 | 21/11/2025 | 34 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $7.00 |

Driver: Andrew Bourke
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 2.25 m when driven back in the field, (Fr4) held up early, at this track (1:54.80) beating Jilliby Amigo in NR up to 57 on May 8 at $10 at the bell was 6th-11.5. Draws well so could go back-to-back.
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 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Bourke | 1:54.8 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:53.8 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Bourke | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 10.7L | $4.80 |
| 7/10 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Bourke | 1:55.6 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 10/04/2026 | 13 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:52.5 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $61.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Andrew Bourke | 1:58.1 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/4 | 24/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Andrew Bourke | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 17/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Andrew Bourke | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cooper Griffiths
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr4) over 1980m at Tamworth was 10th-14.56 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Faze Of Glory (2:25.50) in NR up to 68 on May 7 at $21. At the run before 7th (Sr2) over 1980m at Tamworth, at the bell was 7th-10.78 beaten 11 m by Major Mickey (2:27.00) in NR up to 70 on April 30 at $3.20. Strike rate at this course and distance is strong so could measure up.
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 | 07/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/04/2026 | 20 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $3.20 |
| 9/9 | 10/04/2026 | 15 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:52.9 | 5 |
| 18.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $1.85 |
| 1/8 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $3.40 |
| 1/8 | 05/03/2026 | 20 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $1.75 |
| 1/6 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 29/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 |

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 8th-16.12 beaten 8 m by Force Full (1:52.80) in No NR on May 8 at $26. Before that, 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. Among the chances.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:52.8 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $26.00 |
| 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 |
| 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 was well back in the run when 8th (Fr7) over 2030m at this track, at the bell was 10th-18.08 beaten 13 m by Whataboyjack (2:28.20) in NR up to 62 on May 8 at $26. Two runs back was well back in the run when 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 55 m by One For The Rodi (1:53.00) in NR 63 to 67 on April 10 at $12. Improvement needed.
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 | 08/05/2026 | 28 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:57.5 | 7 |
| 13.8L | $26.00 |
| 1/4 | 04/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 29/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 22.4L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | NR 63 to 67 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:53.0 | 7 |
| 55.1L | $12.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Grace Panella
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 2030m NR up to 63 on April 17. Last time out 6th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 7th-11.99 beaten 6 m by Force Full (1:52.80) in No NR on May 8 at $13. Can do much better.
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 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:52.8 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $13.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Brad Elder
Stats
Comments
Last start game effort when 2nd (Sr2) over 2030m at this track was 6th-10 at the bell, beaten 2 m by Whataboyjack (2:28.20) in NR up to 62 on May 8 at $12. Two runs back won by 2.5 m when quickly away, (Fr1) at this track (1:53.80) beating Rays Redemption in NR up to 58 on May 1 at $7.50 at the bell was 3rd-5.65. Draws wide but the form reads strongly.
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 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $7.50 |
| 4/9 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joe Taaffe | 1:54.3 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/4 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 2044m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Fiona Schmetzer | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kirra Langelaar
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was well back in the run when 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 6th-10.81 beaten 6 m by Ultimate Cruza (1:54.60) in NR up to 70 on May 8 at $51. Showed ability the outing before when he won by 1.5 m when quickly away, (Fr1) at Tamworth (2:27.00) beating Last Time Joe in NR up to 70 on April 30 at $3.50 at the bell was leading 0.4. Look for improvement on last start. First four hope.
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 | 08/05/2026 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Kirra Langelaar | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $51.00 |
| 1/9 | 30/04/2026 | 13 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Kirra Langelaar | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 8/10 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 11.9L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 4/10 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Kirra Langelaar | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $26.00 |
| 2/10 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | K L Langelaar | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $4.40 |
| 5/5 | 08/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | K L Langelaar | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 24/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | B J Hughes | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tom Ison
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 8th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early pace at Menangle, at the bell was 4th-7.18 beaten 10 m by Watermain Lady (1:52.10) in 4yo+ NR up to 60 on May 9 at $13. Showed ability the race before when he won by 4.5 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at Tamworth (1:56.80) beating Avenger in 4yo+ NR up to 60 on April 30 at $1.50 at the bell was leading 2.07. Major player on best form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 09/05/2026 | 9 | NR up to 60 | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:52.1 | 5 |
| 10.7L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 30/04/2026 | 4 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/10 | 26/04/2026 | 2 | 2 WINs | $11,220.00 | Forbes | 2060m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 12.1L | $1.40 |
| 1/9 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Fast | Tom Ison | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $1.25 |
| 2/10 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $8.50 |
| 7/10 | 10/04/2026 | 42 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:53.7 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $101.00 |
| 1/5 | 18/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Nathan Xuereb | 0 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Nathan Xuereb | 0 |
| 83.5L | $0.00 |