Newcastle Race 5 - John Hunter Childrens Hospital Kids Club Pace
SOUTH SEAS ROCK NZ (6) brings strong form from Menangle where he has placed in three of his last four outings. Good effort when beaten 4m into second at this distance last week. Looks very well placed so can return to the winners' list. MICHAYWEY (2) is another that has been racing well in the city. Finished fifth at his latest appearance to follow back-to-back placings over this distance. Draws to play a role. JAY OK (9) draws for a trail and could find his best returning to a venue where he strikes at 50 per cent. HUXTON NZ (1) broke following interference last start but was runner-up here prior. Gets the ace draw and won his lone fresh attempt so could peak.

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Last start broke when 8th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 85 m by Major Reason (1:53.60) on July 3 at $11. At the run before good run when 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was leading 0.42 beaten 3.5 m by Wamboyneinamerica (1:54.30) on June 19 at $1.75. Should get his chance from this draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Mitch Chapple | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 87.4L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 19/06/2026 | 104 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $1.75 |
| 1/4 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | G K Chapple | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:52.4 | 3 |
| 31.3L | $1.35 |
| 1/9 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $1.28 |
| 2/9 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Zachary Butcher | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 14/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:51.3 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.80 |
| 1/6 | 18/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Angus Garrard | 0 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at Menangle was 3rd-4.34 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Haveyoucheckedin (1:51.30) on June 27 at $2.50. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle was 4th-8.71 at the bell, beaten 2.75 m by Sao Paulo Simba (1:50.80) on June 20 at $9.50. Draws well so is a chance to find the winners' list.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:51.3 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $2.50 |
| 3/10 | 20/06/2026 | 4 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:50.8 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $9.50 |
| 3/10 | 16/06/2026 | 12 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:51.0 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $2.25 |
| 9/9 | 04/06/2026 | 26 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Ella Turnbull | 1:54.1 | 4 |
| 76.4L | $3.10 |
| 4/10 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:50.9 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $7.50 |
| 3/9 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:48.9 | 8 |
| 14.7L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 3 m second behind Major Reason at this track over 1609m last start. Before that was beaten 1.1 metres second at Penrith over 1720m same class on June 25. Draws for another good showing.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 03/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.6 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $4.60 |
| 2/9 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | W | Cameron Hart | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $2.20 |
| 9/10 | 18/06/2026 | 5 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | J Conolly | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 45.5L | $61.00 |
| 9/10 | 13/06/2026 | 28 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:51.4 | 2 |
| 19.6L | $71.00 |
| 6/9 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $14.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/05/2026 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:51.3 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $26.00 |
| 3/4 | 05/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | J Conolly | 0 |
| 18.9L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 10/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | H Lewis | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
Stats
Comments
Comes here second-up after a week. Lacklustre first-up performance when was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 16 m by Major Reason (1:53.60) on July 3 at $81. Unlikely to threaten against this field.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 03/07/2026 | 63 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Klayton Bigeni | 1:53.6 | 6 |
| 16.3L | $81.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Klayton Bigeni | 0 |
| 19.4L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 01/05/2026 | 15 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:56.0 | 7 |
| 14.4L | $81.00 |
| 3/9 | 16/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.80 |
| 9/10 | 11/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.0 | 6 |
| 15.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 02/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $9.50 |
| 6/10 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $10.00 |
| 2/2 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 2525m | Good | J Conolly | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
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Comments
Last start posted a big 4.5 m win after showing early speed, (Fr4) at this track (1:54.50) beating Radiant Amber in on July 3 at $4.33. Could measure up again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $4.33 |
| 6/8 | 26/06/2026 | 15 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mark Callaghan | 1:53.2 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $71.00 |
| 9/10 | 11/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 16.4L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.2 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 29/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.0 | 3 |
| 11.2L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $6.50 |
| 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: Seaton Grima
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early pace at Menangle, beaten 4 m by Huta (1:52.40) on July 4 at $5.50. The city form reads strongly so looks tough to stop.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:52.4 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $5.50 |
| 8/10 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:53.4 | 9 |
| 30.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:52.8 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $7.00 |
| 3/10 | 06/06/2026 | 28 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:52.7 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 09/05/2026 | 21 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 30.6L | $26.00 |
| 2/3 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jye Coney | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 18/04/2026 | 22 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.8 | 5 |
| 104.7L | $9.00 |

Driver: Tom Ison
Stats
Comments
Surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 4.5 m by Major Reason (1:53.60) on July 3 at $31. Before that surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 3rd-6.9 beaten 5 m by Cool Night (1:51.90) on June 12 at $17. Facing a tough assignment.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 03/07/2026 | 21 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:53.6 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $31.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:51.9 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $17.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 20.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/7 | 29/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:53.0 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:53.6 | 4 |
| 13.6L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $23.00 |
| 1/4 | 24/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitch Chapple
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1980m at Tamworth beaten 7 m by Rouge Bling (2:26.60) on June 25 at $1.85. Two runs back 7th (Fr1) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 7th-14.02 beaten 6 m by Enjabonarlo (1:51.30) on June 20 at $31. Must do more.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 25/06/2026 | 5 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Emma Ison | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 7.7L | $1.85 |
| 7/10 | 20/06/2026 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:51.3 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $31.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Tanner Brown | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.80 |
| 1/9 | 05/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:52.2 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | W | Tanner Brown | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 17.4L | $8.50 |
| 7/9 | 21/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Tanner Brown | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 17.1L | $4.20 |
| 4/9 | 06/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Narissa Elkins | 0 |
| 13.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 06/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Narissa Elkins | 0 |
| 14.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Zara Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 11 m by Huta (1:52.40) on July 4 at $23. At the run before was well back in the run when 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 9th-21.49 beaten 8 m by Sinaloa (1:50.10) on June 20 at $51. Has a decent record here so expecting a better run this time.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:52.4 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $23.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:50.1 | 7 |
| 8.4L | $51.00 |
| 10/10 | 13/06/2026 | 21 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:52.8 | 9 |
| 24.9L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:49.7 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:53.3 | 9 |
| 8.9L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:54.1 | 7 |
| 2.7L | $26.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grace Panella
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4.5 m by Whataboyjack (1:54.50) on July 3 at $13. Two runs back won by 3.5 m (Sr1) at this track (1:52.90) beating Enola in on June 26 at $7.50 at the bell was 2nd-3.13. Others preferred.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $7.50 |
| 9/9 | 19/06/2026 | 21 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:54.0 | 4 |
| 23.6L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 61 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:53.1 | 3 |
| 33.3L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Kirra Langelaar | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $16.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 61 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:57.4 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $26.00 |
| 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 |