Newcastle Race 5 - Alder Park Sports Club 3yo Mdn Pace
MY MCLAREN (2) produced another strong performance last start when he battled on bravely to finish second over 1609m at this track, adding to a good third on debut at this track the run prior. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Facing a tougher assignment but he is good enough to take this out. CLIFFTOP DANCER (3) is a three-year-old filly from the Graeme Watts stable on debut. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Showed some ability when a minor placegetter in a recent trial. Likely to attract plenty of interest from punters. ULTIMATE DILEMMA (5) last appeared when third over 1609m at this track ten weeks ago. Keep an eye out for positive market movement. SIERRA MIST (4) is in the mix after turning in a better effort last start to finish third at this track over 1609m.

Driver: Nathan Xuereb
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Three-year-old filly facing the starter for the second time. At debut 10th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early pace at Penrith beaten 50 m by Sentosar (2:04.90) on July 2 at $31. Not keen.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 02/07/2026 | - | 3YO | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 47.5L | $31.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Nathan Xuereb | 0 |
| 68.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Formosa
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Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 3.5 m second behind Sunlight Stride at this track over 1609m last start. Before that was beaten 2.5 metres third again at this track in 3yo on June 15. Among the top chances on recent form.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 08/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 29/06/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/5 | 24/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 15/06/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
| 2/5 | 10/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Graeme Watts
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Three-year-old filly by Captaintreacherous out of Our Lissome having her first start. Finished third at Menangle in a trial on July 1 over 1609m. Placed in a recent trial and is expected to run well.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 08/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Graeme Watts | 0 |
| 8.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Graeme Watts | 0 |
| 14.7L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 24/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Graeme Watts | 0 |
| 152L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Graeme Watts | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 27/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Graeme Watts | 0 |
| 395L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Graeme Watts | 0 |
| 74.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jemma Coney
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Improved last start with a good run despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track was 8th-10.32 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Sunlight Stride (1:57.00) on June 29 at $41. Top chance in this line-up.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 29/06/2026 | 17 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 33.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 19.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/05/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 32.4L | $151.00 |
| 4/7 | 21/05/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 2:00.9 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $16.00 |
| 6/9 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 18.8L | $19.00 |
| 2/4 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Chloe Formosa | 0 |
| 9.4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 04/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grace Panella
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Returns after ten weeks in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into third behind So Can Eye at this track over 1609m on May 1 at $17. Big danger while fresh.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 01/05/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 13.9L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Osborn | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $15.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/04/2026 | - | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Osborn | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 118.4L | $26.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Joshua Osborn | 0 |
| 15.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rodney Atkins
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Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 23 m by Sunlight Stride (1:57.00) on June 29 at $19. At her previous start good run when 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track was 4th-5.68 at the bell, beaten 1.75 m by Added Value (1:58.90) on June 19 at $3.40. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 08/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Rodney Atkins | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 29/06/2026 | 10 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 23.3L | $19.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/06/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.40 |
| 5/8 | 15/06/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:57.6 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 01/06/2026 | 10 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $12.00 |
| 8/9 | 22/05/2026 | 168 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:53.1 | 1 |
| 44.9L | $126.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Rodney Atkins | 0 |
| 38L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $14,280.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:53.0 | 1 |
| 53.6L | $101.00 |
| 1/4 | 18/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Rodney Atkins | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Garaty
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Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr6) over 1758m at Leeton, beaten 23 m by King Jimmy (2:11.40) on July 7 at $41. Two runs back 5th (Sr3) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway was 8th-12 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Keno Rosie (2:07.40) in 3yo on June 23 at $26. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | 3YO | $11,830.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Neutral | Mikayla Towers | 2:00.3 | 6 |
| 23.1L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/06/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 7.9L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 12/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:54.7 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $151.00 |
| 6/10 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Mikayla Towers | 1:58.3 | 7 |
| 24.6L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 26/05/2026 | 21 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Jackson Painting | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 23.3L | $9.50 |
| 8/9 | 05/05/2026 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 43.2L | $2.70 |
| 2/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | D R Hancock | 0 |
| 10.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/2 | 03/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | D R Hancock | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
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First up. At the last run she 7th (Fr4) over 1720m after showing early speed at Penrith beaten 25 m by Rocky Road Star (2:03.80) in 3yo on February 19 at $31. One of the better chances.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Kerryann Morris | 0 |
| 24.6L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 24/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 46.6L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 19/02/2026 | 8 | 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 26.0L | $31.00 |
| 3/10 | 11/02/2026 | 15 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $71.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/01/2026 | - | 0W/TS | $11,830.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 34.7L | $14.00 |

Driver: Jorja Daskalovski
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Last start 10th (Sr3) over 1720m at Penrith, beaten 70 m by Captain Tids (2:08.50) on June 25 at $41. Two runs back 8th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was leading 1.23 beaten 22 m by Lets Fly With Me (1:57.60) in 3yo on June 15 at $3.50. Will need some luck to figure.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 25/06/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | W | Robert Morris | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 70.2L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/06/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 22.3L | $3.50 |
| 8/8 | 04/06/2026 | - | NR up to 49 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 20.2L | $7.50 |
| 5/9 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Kerryann Morris | 0 |
| 18.4L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Kerryann Morris | 0 |
| 48L | $0.00 |