Newcastle Race 3 - Ave Technologies Pace
SOHO PIASTRI (8) has been racing well of late. Finished fifth at his latest appearance over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 9 metres. Tactics will be crucial from this wide draw. This doesn't look as hard so he is sure to prove tough to beat. PET KITTY (5) was out of the money two runs back at this track then was at her best last start to score by 1.2 metres over 1609m at the same circuit. Her last-start form is good enough to win a race of this calibre. LOU WILL NZ (9) disappointed last time when seventh over 2300m at Menangle. Can turn things around. AVENGER NZ (4) has some gate speed, and he is the next elect off a last-start win by 2.5 metres at Tamworth over 1609m.

Driver: Rodney Atkins
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 10 m by Nick Of Time (1:53.70) on July 31 at $51. Two runs back 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-0.7 beaten 4 m by Couldnt Catch Him (1:55.60) on July 27 at $7. This looks tough, even from the ace draw.
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 | 31/07/2026 | 4 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $51.00 |
| 2/9 | 27/07/2026 | 3 | NR up to 54 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $23.00 |
| 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 |
| 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 10th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 40 m by Nick Of Time (1:53.70) on July 31 at $34. Two runs back 4th (Sr2) over 1720m at Penrith was 8th-11.95 at the bell, beaten 2.75 m by Davolas Legacy (2:05.20) on July 23 at $13. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 31/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 40.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/07/2026 | 13 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:53.6 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 26/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:56.5 | 8 |
| 3.7L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 13/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | E R Lyons | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Clare Carroll
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 17 m by Pet Kitty (1:58.30) on July 31 at $11. At his previous start game effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1730m at Bathurst was 5th-7.22 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Ideal Timing (2:04.60) on July 22 at $26. One of the better chances.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 31/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Clare Carroll | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 17.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 22/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 67 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Clare Carroll | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 15/07/2026 | 13 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:55.7 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 02/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 10.7L | $71.00 |
| 3/10 | 24/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Lleyton Green | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 10.7L | $31.00 |
| 9/10 | 18/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 22.1L | $151.00 |
| 7/8 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | K M Glasby | 0 |
| 10.6L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | K M Glasby | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 2.5 m when driven back in the field, (Fr4) held up early, at Tamworth (1:56.70) beating Coral Cays in on July 30 at $12 at the bell was 6th-7.17. Stick with him on an each-way basis.
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 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $12.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 62 | $10,000.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 8.2L | $6.00 |
| 9/10 | 17/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 62 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 13.2L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 09/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |
| 7/10 | 03/07/2026 | 4 | NR up to 54 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Joe Taaffe | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/06/2026 | 3 | NR up to 54 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/4 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 2044m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cooper Griffiths
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.2 m after showing early speed, (Fr1) at this track (1:58.30) beating Between Decks in on July 31 at $3.50. In form and should feature in the finish 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 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $3.50 |
| 7/10 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:54.4 | 8 |
| 10.6L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR 59 to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Joe Taaffe | 1:54.7 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joe Taaffe | 1:52.7 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $61.00 |
| 8/9 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joe Taaffe | 1:56.6 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joe Taaffe | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $101.00 |
| 2/4 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 02/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Emmett Brosnan | 0 |
| 8.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grace Panella
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4.5 m by Caulonia Courage (1:53.90) on July 31 at $34. Before that 8th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track was 7th-14.2 at the bell, beaten 12 m by D J Rock (1:54.40) on July 24 at $16. Not keen on her chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Kirra Langelaar | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Kirra Langelaar | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $16.00 |
| 9/10 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $61.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:53.0 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $61.00 |
| 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 |
| 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 |

Driver: Jemma Coney
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 20 m by Lux Aeterna (1:51.30) in LR M on July 25 at $61. Two runs back 2nd (Fr7) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 10th-11.72 beaten 4.5 m by Miss Ari (1:54.00) in M on July 18 at $26. Might find this a bit tough.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:51.3 | 3 |
| 20.9L | $61.00 |
| 2/10 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chloe Formosa | 1:54.0 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | Mares | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/06/2026 | 15 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:53.0 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $34.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $23.00 |
| 3/10 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | NR 55 to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 28L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 20.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Stanley
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle was 2nd-0.28 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Lewie Kelly (1:53.40) in 3yo on July 25 at $2.90. At the previous start 5th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at Menangle, at the bell was 3rd-5.33 beaten 10 m by The Niteshift (1:51.70) in 3-020yo on June 20 at $9. Sure to go a lot better this time.
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 | 25/07/2026 | 35 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:53.4 | 1 |
| 9.9L | $2.90 |
| 5/9 | 20/06/2026 | 11 | 0W/20K Stakes/TS | $20,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:51.7 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/06/2026 | 17 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:52.1 | 8 |
| 12.2L | $1.15 |
| 4/8 | 23/05/2026 | 17 | s-0W/20K/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:51.4 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $4.80 |
| 2/10 | 06/05/2026 | 8 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $2.40 |
| 1/10 | 28/04/2026 | 7 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:52.7 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jorja Daskalovski
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start surrendered the lead and finished 7th (Fr4) over 2300m after showing early speed at Menangle, beaten 25 m by Wicked Wizard (2:43.90) in 4yo+ on August 1 at $14. The start before surrendered the lead and finished 9th (Fr1) over 2300m after showing early speed at Menangle was 3rd-3.96 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Quiet Storm (2:42.80) on July 25 at $16. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a better run.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | R | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 25.8L | $14.00 |
| 9/10 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 13.9L | $16.00 |
| 10/10 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:51.0 | 8 |
| 112.7L | $41.00 |
| 2/10 | 11/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Seaton Grima | 1:52.7 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.20 |
| 5/8 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:53.2 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 9th (Sr2) over 1720m at Penrith, beaten 11 m by Alta Sierra (2:03.00) on July 30 at $81. Before that 4th (Sr3) over 1720m at Penrith, at the bell was 6th-12.62 beaten 14 m by Lochinvar Jag (2:02.60) on July 23 at $41. Not for us this time.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $81.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 14.1L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 16/07/2026 | 49 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 24.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/5 | 08/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Lucas Rando | 0 |
| 15.3L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 57.2L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 69 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 14.9L | $15.00 |
| 6/9 | 14/05/2026 | 17 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.1 | 5 |
| 9.2L | $12.00 |