Newcastle Race 4 - Somerset Meats Pace
MUSICSTAR (9) has not raced for three-and-a-half months. Looks forward enough for this return after a minor placing in a recent trial. Should enjoy a nice smother from this draw and will be looking for a split at some stage. Sure to prove hard to beat on her return. SHALAMAR MISS (10) has been racing without luck. Didn't raise backers hopes last time out when fifth over 1609m at this track. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run but might need things to go her way at some stage. Meets a comparable field and she can figure in the finish. CAROLSDIAMOND (4) is better than his last-start eighth over 1609m at this track would suggest. Each-way chance. CAPTAIN WILL (1) disappointed last time when ninth over 1609m at this track. Can turn things around.

Driver: Blake Hughes
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track was 7th-11.06 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Roobee (1:59.30) on June 15 at $26. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr6) over 1720m at Penrith beaten 60 m by Kervonbel (2:07.00) on June 8 at $34. Expecting a much better outcome from this draw.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 15/06/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:59.3 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 08/06/2026 | 10 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:58.8 | 6 |
| 59.4L | $34.00 |
| 10/10 | 29/05/2026 | 18 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Michael Towers | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 33.5L | $151.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/05/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 23.6L | $23.00 |
| 9/10 | 27/04/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 67.4L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 20/04/2026 | - | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:57.6 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 38.8L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 42.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grace Panella
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track was 7th-12.32 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Added Value (1:58.90) on June 19 at $126. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track was 5th-7.02 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Roobee (1:59.30) on June 15 at $101. This looks a far sterner test.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 19/06/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $126.00 |
| 10/10 | 15/06/2026 | 38 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 15.2L | $101.00 |
| 3/5 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Daniel Morgan | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Daniel Morgan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 08/05/2026 | 36 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 30.5L | $51.00 |
| 9/9 | 02/04/2026 | 20 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 28.7L | $31.00 |
| 6/9 | 13/03/2026 | 18 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 20.9L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/02/2026 | 35 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $31.00 |

Driver: Jemma Coney
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 8th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track was 3rd-3.1 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Roobee (1:59.30) on June 15 at $26. The start before 5th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 6th-16.01 beaten 13 m by Wat On Earth (1:56.60) on June 1 at $26. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a better run.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 15/06/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 01/06/2026 | 21 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 13.4L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 11/05/2026 | 21 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jemma Coney | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 37.6L | $81.00 |
| 8/9 | 20/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 22.1L | $26.00 |
| 2/10 | 06/04/2026 | 11 | NR up to 35 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/03/2026 | 28 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 36.6L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Jemma Coney | 0 |
| 19.4L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 11/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Andrew Bourke | 0 |
| 45.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Abbott
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Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track was 4th-8.39 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Agiftfromtheangels (1:56.90) on June 1 at $61. Before that 5th (Sr2) over 1720m at Penrith, at the bell was 9th-15.79 beaten 16 m by Seabow (2:06.30) on May 25 at $101. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 36 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Abbott | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $61.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/05/2026 | 4 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 16.0L | $101.00 |
| 7/9 | 21/05/2026 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 34.3L | $23.00 |
| 2/10 | 11/05/2026 | 13 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $12.00 |
| 8/9 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:54.1 | 4 |
| 43.9L | $101.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $11.00 |
| 8/9 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 34.6L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 24/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B R Abbott | 0 |
| 26.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cooper Griffiths
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr1) over 2030m at this track, well beaten by Agiftfromtheangels (2:28.70) on June 19 at $16. At the start before 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 23 m by Media Mogul (1:53.80) on June 12 at $12. Capable of a better showing.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 234.1L | $16.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 23.1L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 17.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $8.50 |
| 7/9 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 30.2L | $8.50 |
| 3/9 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 17.5L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Cooper Griffiths | 0 |
| 11.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Cooper Griffiths | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
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Comments
Last start won by a head after showing early speed, (Fr4) at this track (1:57.60) beating Bee My Lover in 3yo on June 15 at $8.50 at the bell was 3rd-5.75. Can go back-to-back.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 15/06/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 04/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 11.9L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $61.00 |
| 9/9 | 22/05/2026 | 22 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:53.1 | 3 |
| 48.9L | $126.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 14.7L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/04/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $11.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Glenn Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 45.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 45 m by Oshley (1:50.70) in 3yo on June 16 at $34. Two runs back 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by San Sebastian (1:52.60) in 3yo on June 5 at $41. Not fancied.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 24/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ashleigh Delosa | 0 |
| 45.8L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 16/06/2026 | 11 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:50.7 | 7 |
| 44.3L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 05/06/2026 | 148 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:52.6 | 3 |
| 31.4L | $41.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Bailey Mcdonough | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 08/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 14.7L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 30/12/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 22/12/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $61.00 |
| 4/10 | 16/12/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 03/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 12.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lleyton Green
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Comments
Resuming after a spell of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into eighth after showing early speed, behind Ripples at Bathurst over 1730m in a 3yo F on March 23 at $151. Among the leading chances.
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 | 24/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Lleyton Green | 0 |
| 36.6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 17/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Lleyton Green | 0 |
| 8.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Lleyton Green | 0 |
| 6.1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 23/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 50.3L | $151.00 |
| 6/10 | 16/03/2026 | 136 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Bankstown | 1740m | Heavy | Lleyton Green | 2:05.2 | 1 |
| 13.1L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 31/10/2025 | 4 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $6.50 |
| 9/9 | 27/10/2025 | 6 | 1 WIN | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Colin Mcdowell | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 119.6L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 21/10/2025 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | Lleyton Green | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 40.0L | $5.00 |
| 10/10 | 11/10/2025 | 12 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:50.7 | 10 |
| 121.7L | $151.00 |

Driver: Dan Morgan
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Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to her best. Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 9th-15.11 beaten 6 m by Roobee (1:59.30) on June 15 at $9.50. The run before was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Hav Fun With That (1:55.30) on June 1 at $34. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 15/06/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:59.3 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $9.50 |
| 7/10 | 01/06/2026 | 10 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:55.3 | 6 |
| 29.6L | $34.00 |
| 5/9 | 22/05/2026 | 11 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 14.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 11/05/2026 | 21 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Daniel Morgan | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 25.1L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/04/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $23.00 |
| 4/10 | 06/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 35 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $19.00 |
| 2/6 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Daniel Morgan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 27/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Daniel Morgan | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |