Newcastle Race 5 - Tooheys Pace
LACEYS LAD NZ (8) has been racing well since winning at this circuit and distance earlier in the month, coming from the back row to place in his last two outings. Draws wide so may need some luck but this looks a winnable assignment. SAINT CRUSADER (7) led and fought on well to go under by a head as runner-up at this circuit and distance last week. Came from a wider barrier than this to place the previous time he raced here. Could break through tonight. LIGHT ME UP NZ (1) has been down the track at his last couple but had good form prior. Should enjoy a soft run from this draw so could bounce back. SURFERS DELIGHT NZ (6) hasn't been too far away at Menangle of late and overcame a back row draw for a Penrith win the last time he raced outside of the city.
Driver: Robert Morris
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Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 8th (Fr2) over 1720m at Penrith was 6th-10.99 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Double It Harry (2:03.70) on May 21 at $9. The run before 5th (Fr1) over 2030m at this track, beaten 17 m by Dance With Carmer (2:23.30) on May 15 at $12. Watch for a spike in form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 21/05/2026 | 6 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $9.00 | |
| 5/9 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 17.7L | $12.00 | |
| 4/9 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.8 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $4.00 | |
| 4/10 | 01/05/2026 | 15 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $14.00 | |
| 1/9 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.50 | |
| 9/10 | 09/04/2026 | 12 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 15.5L | $9.00 | |
| 5/6 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 3.7L | $0.00 |
Driver: Seaton Grima
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Comments
Last start 8th (Fr1) over 1730m after showing early speed at Bathurst, beaten 15 m by Cassius Deck (2:02.60) in No NR on May 20 at $6. At the start before solid effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle, at the bell was 2nd-1 beaten 1.75 m by Cassius Deck (1:52.10) on May 14 at $10. One of the chances.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 20/05/2026 | 6 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 15.4L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 14/05/2026 | 6 | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:52.1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 | |
| 9/9 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:52.8 | 3 |
| 13.4L | $14.00 | |
| 8/10 | 01/05/2026 | 14 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $34.00 | |
| 6/10 | 17/04/2026 | 35 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.9 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $9.00 | |
| 5/10 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 29.2L | $13.00 | |
| 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: Jack Callaghan
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Comments
Last start game effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Last Time Joe (1:54.30) on May 15 at $6.50. Two runs back raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 2 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr3) at this track (2:28.20) beating Quickshift Girl in on May 8 at $2.10 at the bell was 3rd-5.48. Starts from a good draw and should feature prominently.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $6.50 | |
| 1/10 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $2.10 | |
| 4/10 | 01/05/2026 | 14 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mark Callaghan | 1:54.9 | 7 |
| 1.7L | $61.00 | |
| 5/10 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Mark Callaghan | 1:56.5 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $19.00 | |
| 4/9 | 10/04/2026 | 13 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mark Callaghan | 1:52.9 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $31.00 | |
| 8/10 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.7 | 6 |
| 13.7L | $19.00 | |
| 4/7 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 14.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 19/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 18.4L | $0.00 |
Driver: Jye Coney
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 2138m at Albion Park, beaten 4.5 m by Ozzie Punta (2:32.70) in 4yo+ on May 16 at $19. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr4) over 1660m at Albion Park beaten 7 m by Exclusive Hustler (1:54.60) in 4yo+ on May 9 at $151. Contender.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $19.00 | |
| 8/10 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Greg Bennett | 1:51.1 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $151.00 | |
| 8/8 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Greg Bennett | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 14.4L | $34.00 | |
| 1/7 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.0 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.40 | |
| 6/10 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:54.6 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 | |
| 7/9 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:50.9 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $1.70 | |
| 4/7 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | M P Chapple | 0 |
| 3.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 09/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
Driver: Tom Ison
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Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr4) over 2030m after showing early pace at this track beaten 13 m by Dance With Carmer (2:23.30) on May 15 at $41. Two runs back 7th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th-12.62 beaten 5.5 m by Laceys Lad (1:56.00) on May 1 at $23. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:53.6 | 4 |
| 13.6L | $41.00 | |
| 7/10 | 01/05/2026 | 14 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $23.00 | |
| 3/10 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $4.40 | |
| 1/9 | 10/04/2026 | 72 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:52.9 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 | |
| 1/4 | 24/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 28/01/2026 | 12 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:52.3 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 | |
| 6/10 | 16/01/2026 | 3 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $6.50 | |
| 2/4 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 |
Driver: Bailey McDonough
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Comments
Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 7 m by Ravishing Sloy (1:52.30) on May 23 at $23. At his previous start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr5) over 2300m at Menangle was 5th-7.81 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Double Fear (2:41.90) on May 16 at $51. Can measure up here.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:52.3 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $23.00 | |
| 7/10 | 16/05/2026 | 11 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:53.3 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $51.00 | |
| 5/10 | 05/05/2026 | 17 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:53.8 | 9 |
| 3.9L | $19.00 | |
| 9/10 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:52.0 | 9 |
| 19.1L | $41.00 | |
| 9/10 | 11/04/2026 | 9 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:49.1 | 7 |
| 21.0L | $81.00 | |
| 1/10 | 02/04/2026 | 187 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $34.00 | |
| 2/5 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Nathan Xuereb | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 30/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Nathan Xuereb | 0 |
| 52.2L | $0.00 |
Driver: Mark Callaghan
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into third behind Dance With Carmer at this track over 2030m on May 15 at $26. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing second behind Double It Harry at Penrith over 1720m on May 21 at $6. Winning prospects.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 21/05/2026 | 6 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 | |
| 3/9 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 13.2L | $26.00 | |
| 7/9 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.8 | 7 |
| 8.4L | $14.00 | |
| 1/10 | 01/05/2026 | 8 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $31.00 | |
| 5/10 | 23/04/2026 | 6 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $26.00 | |
| 8/10 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Miles | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 10.7L | $41.00 | |
| 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 |