Newcastle Race 3 - John Hunter Childrens Hospital Kids Club Pace
MAJOR BYE (4) made the ideal start for KerryAnn Morris when he scored a commanding win at Penrith last week, coming from the back row and finishing 5 metres ahead of his rivals. That was his first outing for three months and he should be fitter for it so can take this next step. POPS JOY (3) didn't perform to market expectations when resuming but had a tough barrier. Fitter and better drawn so is worth another chance. KARAOKE KING (2) has been coming from wider or second row barriers of late so look for improvement. CHEDDAR VALLEY NZ (5) could be close to a win after two successive placings at this circuit and distance, the latest from this barrier.

Driver: Rodney Atkins
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 5th (Fr1) over 2030m at this track beaten 21 m by Lewie Kelly (2:25.60) on July 10 at $23. Before that 5th (Sr2) over 2030m at this track was 5th-5.9 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Grumpyshannon (2:27.90) on July 3 at $26. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Rodney Atkins | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 21.9L | $23.00 |
| 5/10 | 03/07/2026 | 4 | NR up to 54 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Rodney Atkins | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/06/2026 | 3 | NR up to 54 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $14.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 10.9L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $9.50 |
| 3/10 | 12/06/2026 | 11 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:54.2 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $34.00 |
| 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: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 25 m by Boulevardofdreams (1:52.40) on July 10 at $34. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr6) over 2030m after being wide early at this track was 10th-13.59 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Grumpyshannon (2:27.90) on July 3 at $7. Draws for a better showing.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.4 | 7 |
| 25.3L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 54 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 15.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/9 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.9 | 7 |
| 16.2L | $18.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $3.50 |
| 7/10 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 54 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $9.00 |
| 10/10 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mark Callaghan | 1:55.2 | 7 |
| 13.7L | $41.00 |
| 1/5 | 29/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 18/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Elly Chapple | 0 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Boulevardofdreams (1:52.40) on July 10 at $4. Two runs back 8th (Fr8) over 1609m after being wide early at this track well beaten by Ultimate Cruza (1:55.10) on June 6 2025 at $3.60. Draws well so expect a better performance this time.
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 | 10/07/2026 | 399 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:52.4 | 2 |
| 27.9L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 24/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 06/06/2025 | 21 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:55.1 | 8 |
| 240.0L | $3.60 |
| 1/9 | 16/05/2025 | 154 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
| 1/10 | 13/12/2024 | 11 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 02/12/2024 | 27 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $1.65 |
| 1/10 | 05/11/2024 | 13 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Zac Phillips | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 8.9L | $2.90 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Resumed from a 99-day break with a strong win a big 5 m win as favourite (Sr3) at Penrith (2:37.90) beating Crunch It in on July 9 at $2.90 at the bell was leading 0.27. Big chance of back-to-back wins.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 09/07/2026 | 99 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $2.90 |
| 3/9 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 21.8L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 01/04/2026 | 17 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 27.5L | $41.00 |
| 9/11 | 15/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 59 | $12,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 22.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/03/2026 | 6 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $2.90 |
| 3/8 | 04/03/2026 | 12 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $3.40 |
| 6/11 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ash Manton | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
Stats
Comments
Fair run when beaten by 3.5 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Grumpyshannon at this track over 2030m on July 3 at $5.50. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Lewie Kelly at this track over 2030m on July 10 at $23. In fine form. Another good performance expected.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 20.7L | $23.00 |
| 2/10 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 54 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 26/06/2026 | 21 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:56.3 | 8 |
| 8.6L | $61.00 |
| 6/10 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 29/05/2026 | 1 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $23.00 |
| 6/9 | 28/05/2026 | 9 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | W | B J Elder | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 17.6L | $4.20 |
| 1/7 | 30/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 22.6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 09/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Blake Hughes | 0 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mason Bigeni
Stats
Comments
Began his campaign last start running 8th (Fr5) over 1720m at Penrith was 4th-6.2 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Bara Riley (2:04.80) on July 9 at $31. May need more racing.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 09/07/2026 | 91 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $31.00 |
| 2/9 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Mason Bigeni | 0 |
| 17.6L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | J Conolly | 0 |
| 30.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 09/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 29.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/9 | 26/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $12,240.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $4.80 |
| 10/10 | 13/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:54.9 | 8 |
| 18.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 10.4L | $21.00 |

Driver: Jamie Bond
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track was 2nd-4.68 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Little Demon (1:53.50) on June 26 at $15. Before that 5th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early pace at Penrith was 2nd-0.27 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Duty Of Care (2:05.20) on June 11 at $2.10. Wait until the form picks up.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 26/06/2026 | 15 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J J Bond | 1:53.5 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 11/06/2026 | 3 | NR 55 to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $2.10 |
| 8/9 | 08/06/2026 | 4 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 30.1L | $6.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 67 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:54.8 | 6 |
| 13.4L | $81.00 |
| 10/10 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 13.9L | $61.00 |
| 6/9 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 12.6L | $51.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 15.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 09/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jai Meikle
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 2030m at this track, at the bell was 7th-12.77 beaten 4 m by Cote Dazur (2:24.70) on July 10 at $23. Two runs back 2nd (Fr2) over 2030m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 4th-4.29 beaten a nose by Lou Will (2:26.60) on July 3 at $9. Wide draws makes this tougher.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR 59 to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Jai Meikle | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $23.00 |
| 2/10 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 8/9 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:56.0 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:54.2 | 8 |
| 10.7L | $16.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/06/2026 | 21 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joe Taaffe | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 11.6L | $26.00 |
| 1/4 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 2044m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Fiona Schmetzer | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cooper Griffiths
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr6) over 2030m at this track beaten 21 m by Lewie Kelly (2:25.60) on July 10 at $21. Before that, 5th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track was 5th-10.42 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Lochinvar Jag (1:52.70) on July 3 at $34. May play a role.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 21.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 03/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Brad Elder | 1:52.7 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 25/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 15.2L | $16.00 |
| 7/9 | 19/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 11/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $12.00 |
| 8/9 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 14.1L | $16.00 |
| 2/4 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 66.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kirra Langelaar
Stats
Comments
Seven-year-old entire showed improvement last time. Posted a big 5.5 m win after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Tamworth (2:27.00) beating Three Rivers in on July 9 at $7.50 at the bell was 5th-6.73. The run before was not as impressive when well beaten into tenth after being driven well back, behind Lochinvar Jag at this track over 1609m on July 3 at $101. Tougher task from the back row.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 09/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $7.50 |
| 10/10 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 1:52.7 | 8 |
| 18.1L | $101.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 20.5L | $31.00 |
| 7/10 | 12/06/2026 | 140 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 19.4L | $51.00 |
| 2/4 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $12,240.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Dead | Jemma Coney | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 16.8L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 21.1L | $61.00 |
| 2/6 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Chloe Formosa | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |