Newcastle Race 5 - Psc Insurance Brokers Pace
WHITBYS DELIGHT NZ (3) scored at this track two runs ago before having her colours lowered when third at her latest appearance over 2125m at Penrith, beaten 7 metres. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Meeting a deeper field this time but she is up to the challenge. HALF HOLIDAY (1) is back from a break of ten months and looks to be right up to the mark following a recent trial win. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Likely to run a big race to kick off this campaign. ROCKIN BULL (10) is looming as a real threat after a better effort last start, finishing third at Penrith over 1720m. MANHATTEN CHICK (5) is in the mix following a fourth at her most recent appearance over 1609m at this track. Each way value with some early luck.

Driver: Matthew Grant
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First up. At the last run he 9th (Fr7) over 2030m after showing early speed at this track was leading by 1.2m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 55 m by Sweet Tara (2:27.80) on October 17 at $2.70. Likely to measure up.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 29/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Matthew Grant | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 17/10/2025 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | M K Grant | 1:57.1 | 7 |
| 54.9L | $2.70 |
| 5/7 | 07/10/2025 | 11 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:50.3 | 2 |
| 24.4L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/09/2025 | 20 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:51.2 | 5 |
| 19.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/09/2025 | 12 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:50.6 | 5 |
| 19.6L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/08/2025 | 10 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:54.5 | 8 |
| 6.7L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 15/08/2025 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $1.95 |
| 1/6 | 16/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | D J Grant | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jamie Bond
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Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 8th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 16 m by Pet Kitty (1:58.30) on July 31 at $19. Before that was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track was 6th-9 at the bell, beaten 8 m by D J Rock (1:54.40) on July 24 at $126. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
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 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J J Bond | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $19.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J J Bond | 1:54.4 | 7 |
| 8.2L | $126.00 |
| 10/10 | 17/07/2026 | 21 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | J J Bond | 1:57.1 | 7 |
| 26.1L | $126.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Robert Morris
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Comments
Beaten favourite last start when third at Penrith on July 30. Proved too good the start before at this track on July 24. Hard to beat from a handy gate.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 30/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.3 | 7 |
| 5.2L | $1.95 |
| 4/8 | 17/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.6 | 6 |
| 5.2L | $18.00 |
| 6/9 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | 0Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 13.6L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 16/06/2026 | 11 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:50.7 | 2 |
| 23.6L | $23.00 |
| 2/9 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 10.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Zara Fitzpatrick
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Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early pace at Penrith, at the bell was 5th-4.95 beaten 1.1 m by Davolas Legacy (2:05.20) on July 23 at $4.60. Decent effort last start. Another bold showing expected.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 23/07/2026 | 13 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $4.60 |
| 5/10 | 10/07/2026 | 15 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:53.6 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $2.40 |
| 8/10 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | W | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 40.6L | $15.00 |
| 2/10 | 18/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 12/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:53.9 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $2.80 |
| 4/9 | 04/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Sebastian Piltz | 0 |
| 38.4L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Abby Sanderson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Declan Murphy
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 7 m by Pet Kitty (1:58.30) on July 31 at $3.10. Before that, 8th (Fr2) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 5th-8.2 beaten 12 m by Jaxon Beach (1:51.80) on July 18 at $51. Coming good it seems so worth following up.
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 | 31/07/2026 | 13 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 7.2L | $3.10 |
| 8/10 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Lleyton Green | 1:51.8 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $51.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/07/2026 | 35 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Lleyton Green | 1:52.7 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $51.00 |
| 3/4 | 24/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | M G Harding | 0 |
| 4.9L | $0.00 | |
| 0/9 | 06/06/2026 | 21 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:52.8 | 5 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 9/9 | 16/05/2026 | 176 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | M G Harding | 1:50.9 | 6 |
| 28.1L | $34.00 |
| 2/5 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | G A Harding | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 21/11/2025 | 34 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $3.70 |

Driver: Cooper Griffiths
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 7 m by Caulonia Courage (1:53.90) on July 31 at $6. At the run before game effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track was 7th-11.45 at the bell, beaten 1.2 m by Walter Warlock (1:53.80) on July 24 at $11. Among the many top 4 chances.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 7.7L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:53.8 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $11.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jai Meikle | 1:57.1 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $14.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Jai Meikle
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Comments
Began his campaign last start running was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track was 7th-14.21 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Im A Liberty Girl (1:55.50) on July 17 at $14. Hard to have of a tough gate.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 17/07/2026 | 122 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jai Meikle | 1:55.5 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $14.00 |
| 5/7 | 06/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Jake Bigeni | 0 |
| 30.1L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/11 | 17/03/2026 | 105 | NR 55 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 64.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/3 | 22/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Tasmyn Potter | 0 |
| 32L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 02/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,940.00 | Young | 2100m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 48.9L | $2.90 |
| 3/8 | 25/11/2025 | 32 | NR up to 57 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Neutral | Jackson Painting | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 14.2L | $6.00 |
| 8/9 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:56.0 | 8 |
| 13.2L | $16.00 |
| 6/7 | 10/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $8.50 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 7 m by Pet Kitty (1:58.30) on July 31 at $9.50. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 2nd (Fr2) over 2030m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.81 beaten 3.5 m by Pops Joy (2:27.70) on July 17 at $10. Finding a few ahead of him.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $9.50 |
| 2/10 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $10.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Dan Morgan
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Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track was 5th-7.59 at the bell, beaten 8 m by D J Rock (1:54.40) on July 24 at $16. Two runs back 5th (Sr2) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th-10.36 beaten 8 m by Little Demon (1:56.40) in 4yo+ on July 17 at $41. This looks a far sterner test.
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 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $16.00 |
| 5/10 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $41.00 |
| 2/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Daniel Morgan | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 18.1L | $31.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 54 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Daniel Morgan | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/7 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Daniel Morgan | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 11/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Daniel Morgan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jorja Daskalovski
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Comments
Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing fourth behind Walter Warlock at this track over 1609m on July 24 at $8.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing third behind Til Heavens Rockn at Penrith over 1720m on July 30 at $3. Can continue the good form and take this out.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 30/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 59 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $3.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:53.8 | 7 |
| 6.4L | $8.50 |
| 7/10 | 16/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 20.6L | $3.40 |
| 5/10 | 10/07/2026 | 8 | NR 59 to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $1.95 |
| 1/7 | 06/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Lucas Rando | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/10 | 02/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/9 | 26/06/2026 | 15 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:52.9 | 6 |
| 14.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Ashleigh Delosa | 0 |
| 14.6L | $0.00 |