Newcastle Race 4 - Somerset Meats Pace
KIKI MEISTER (5) has copped very wide barriers in her last two outings at Menangle but will relish the return to a venue where she scored a 4.2m win three back. Finds a nice race and can return to the winners' stall. KASBAH (4) came from one spot wider for a win at this circuit and distance two back and was good again last week, leading and sticking on for a 2.3m third. Racing well and can make an impact again. DUTY OF CARE (10) was well in the market last week but had to work and finished midfield. Draws on the back row but owns a good record here and has winning claims on best form. LITTLE DEMON (7) can do better in what looks a more suitable assignment.

Driver: Greg Andrews
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track was 2nd-0.56 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Mister Brillante (1:55.20) in NR up to 47 on May 8 at $6. At the run before 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track was 4th-5.38 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Antetokounmpo (1:53.70) in NR up to 53 on May 1 at $41. This is tougher.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 24/04/2026 | 4 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 14.1L | $81.00 |
| 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 |
| 1/6 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Greg Andrews | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 23/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Greg Andrews | 0 |
| 19.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rodney Atkins
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track was 8th-10.48 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Ultimate Trouble (1:55.20) in NR up to 47 on May 8 at $5. Showed ability the run before when he ran on from midfield and won by a nose as favourite (Fr8) at this track (2:31.50) beating Saint Karamara in NR up to 48 on May 1 at $3.10 at the bell was 2nd-1.21. Drawn favourably so has place claims.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:55.2 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 2:00.1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $3.10 |
| 4/9 | 24/04/2026 | 4 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $23.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Mark Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Comes here second-up after a week. Lacklustre first-up performance when 10th (Fr2) over 2030m at this track beaten 25 m by Whataboyjack (2:28.20) in NR up to 62 on May 8 at $61. Fitter so can show more.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 08/05/2026 | 125 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Mark Callaghan | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 27.3L | $61.00 |
| 1/5 | 29/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | NR 59 to 70 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Mark Callaghan | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 29.1L | $34.00 |
| 10/10 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $25,500.00 | Maitland | 2044m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 36.0L | $14.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mark Callaghan | 1:52.4 | 6 |
| 8.2L | $19.00 |
| 10/10 | 06/12/2025 | 15 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:54.1 | 7 |
| 38.9L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 21/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 24.5L | $8.00 |
| 6/6 | 18/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Elly Chapple | 0 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track was leading by 2.1 at the bell, beaten 2.25 m by The Creek (1:54.80) in NR up to 57 on May 8 at $4.20. Two runs back won by 2.75 m after showing early speed, (Fr5) overraced, at this track (1:54.40) beating Always Promise Me in NR 51 to 54 on April 20 at $5.50 at the bell was leading 4.08. Going along well. Major player.
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 | 08/05/2026 | 18 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/7 | 20/04/2026 | 11 | NR 51 to 54 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 9/10 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Nathan Xuereb | 1:56.1 | 6 |
| 41.8L | $101.00 |
| 0/9 | 02/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 7/10 | 19/03/2026 | 111 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Klayton Bigeni | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/5 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Nathan Xuereb | 0 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 28/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 29.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/9 | 13/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Nathan Xuereb | 0 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Declan Murphy
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr9) over 1609m at Menangle was 10th-19.26 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Papi Rocks (1:51.90) in 3yo NMT3Ws/TS on May 9 at $81. At the previous start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr9) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 5th-9.57 beaten 12 m by Soho Piastri (1:52.70) in 3yo NMT1W/TS on April 28 at $8. Better placed having win the last time she raced outside of the city.
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 | 09/05/2026 | 11 | NMT3Ws/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:51.9 | 9 |
| 12.0L | $81.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/04/2026 | 5 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:52.7 | 9 |
| 12.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 23/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $2.15 |
| 2/10 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:53.8 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/04/2026 | 11 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 21.5L | $1.75 |
| 4/10 | 30/03/2026 | 121 | NR up to 57 | $11,830.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 11.6L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | R A Hunt | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 6th (Sr1) over 2030m at this track, at the bell was 5th-9.45 beaten 10 m by Whataboyjack (2:28.20) in NR up to 62 on May 8 at $19. Before that 12th (Fr4) over 2300m at Menangle beaten 55 m by Seasider (2:43.70) in 3yo+ LR No NR on May 2 at $151. Capable of better.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 08/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Shannon Lindsay | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $19.00 |
| 12/12 | 02/05/2026 | 22 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 57.3L | $151.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.5 | 1 |
| 20.1L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $8.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Shannon Lindsay | 1:52.7 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $71.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/03/2026 | 12 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $4.60 |
| 2/5 | 17/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | K L Langelaar | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 12/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Shannon Lindsay | 0 |
| 27.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grace Panella
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr2) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 5th-8.97 beaten 8 m by The Creek (1:54.80) in NR up to 57 on May 8 at $13. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track was 9th-20.36 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Quickshift Girl (1:53.80) in NR up to 58 on May 1 at $81. Place best.
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 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $13.00 |
| 9/10 | 01/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Kirra Langelaar | 1:53.8 | 6 |
| 15.9L | $81.00 |
| 1/10 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $14.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:52.5 | 8 |
| 14.6L | $61.00 |
| 3/10 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $7.00 |
| 3/3 | 16/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Sebastian Piltz | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 04/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | S L Piltz | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tyler Miles
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 7th (Fr5) over 2030m at this track, at the bell was 4th-7.67 beaten 11 m by Whataboyjack (2:28.20) in NR up to 62 on May 8 at $34. Before that 4th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 5th-10.39 beaten 9 m by Spunkys Gotsecrets (1:53.10) in NR up to 63 on May 1 at $11. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Tyler Miles | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $34.00 |
| 4/10 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:53.1 | 1 |
| 9.9L | $11.00 |
| 9/9 | 24/04/2026 | 48 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Miles | 1:55.5 | 8 |
| 8.4L | $71.00 |
| 10/10 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:52.0 | 1 |
| 17.8L | $21.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/02/2026 | 9 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:51.3 | 3 |
| 12.4L | $34.00 |
| 2/10 | 19/02/2026 | 12 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $3.50 |
| 5/7 | 23/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | K L Langelaar | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 23/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | D J Morgan | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 5th (Fr4) over 2030m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 2nd-2.47 beaten 9 m by Whataboyjack (2:28.20) in NR up to 62 on May 8 at $3.10. At the previous start surrendered the lead and finished 7th (Fr7) over 1609m after showing early pace at Menangle beaten 20 m by Indasky (1:52.30) in NR up to 64 on April 28 at $41. Expecting a much better run this time.
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 | 08/05/2026 | 10 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $3.10 |
| 7/10 | 28/04/2026 | 12 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:52.3 | 7 |
| 20.4L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 16/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:54.8 | 6 |
| 45.1L | $10.00 |
| 9/10 | 11/04/2026 | 32 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 22.4L | $81.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Bailey Mcdonough | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.6 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 72 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.1 | 5 |
| 14.2L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |