Newcastle Race 3 - Nutrien Equine Standardbred Sales Pace
MAJOR BYE (8) scored by 5 metres at Bathurst over 1730m last start, the second win from his past three runs. The driver has some work to do from this wide starting position. Big chance in a similar race. BETWEEN DECKS (9) comes here after making up plenty of ground to score by a nose at his latest appearance over 1730m at Bathurst. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run but might need things to go his way at some stage. Perfectly placed and is sure to play a major role again. AVENGER NZ (7) is in the mix following a sixth at his most recent appearance over 1980m at Tamworth. KING HIT NZ (4) has place claims following a fifth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at Tamworth.

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
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Comments
Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr8) over 2030m at this track, at the bell was 10th-18.1 beaten 10 m by Cote Dazur (2:24.70) on July 10 at $51. Before that 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track was 4th-8.57 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Lochinvar Jag (1:52.70) on July 3 at $71. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 15/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Dale Payne | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR 59 to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:54.7 | 8 |
| 10.4L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:52.7 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $71.00 |
| 4/9 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $12.00 |
| 8/9 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:54.0 | 7 |
| 23.5L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 20.3L | $14.00 |
| 4/7 | 23/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | T J Miles | 0 |
| 29.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lleyton Green
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Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 1720m after racing wide at Penrith, beaten 23 m by Go Away Again (2:02.20) on August 20 at $61. Before that was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr7) over 2260m at Bathurst, beaten 14 m by Tasbmiki (2:46.50) on August 12 at $21. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 20/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Lleyton Green | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 23.3L | $61.00 |
| 10/10 | 12/08/2026 | 28 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | R | Lleyton Green | 1:58.6 | 7 |
| 14.6L | $21.00 |
| 10/10 | 15/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 46.5L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Jai Meikle | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 27.7L | $9.00 |
| 4/9 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Lleyton Green | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $19.00 |
| 2/9 | 25/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | W | Vaughan Duncan | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $1.55 |
| 2/5 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Lleyton Green | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | K M Glasby | 0 |
| 16.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Buzz Bomb at Penrith over 1720m on July 2 at $4.33. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Arnies Army at Tamworth over 1609m on August 20 at $8. Can improve. Should strip fitter and play a role in the finish.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 20/08/2026 | 49 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Brad Elder | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 21.2L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ellen Rixon | 0 |
| 32.7L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 02/07/2026 | 125 | NR 51 to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 17.0L | $4.33 |
| 7/9 | 17/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J P McCarthy | 0 |
| 37.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | T J Miles | 1:53.4 | 1 |
| 22.6L | $101.00 |
| 6/10 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 31.7L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 13/02/2026 | 24 | NR 55 to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J L Daskalovski | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $13.00 |
| 9/9 | 20/01/2026 | 11 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:51.1 | 8 |
| 39.2L | $34.00 |

Driver: Mason Bigeni
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Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at Tamworth, at the bell was 4th-6.21 beaten 11 m by Jayjaybenny (1:56.60) on July 9 at $6.50. Before that, 8th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track was 2nd-4.21 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Whataboyjack (1:54.50) on July 3 at $13. Capable of a better showing.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 09/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Mitch Chapple | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 11.9L | $6.50 |
| 8/9 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Declan Murphy | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 19.4L | $13.00 |
| 6/9 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 9/9 | 19/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 11/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Mitch Chapple | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.40 |
| 4/9 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $7.50 |
| 1/4 | 21/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Central Southland Raceway | 2400m | SS | Brent Barclay | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jai Meikle
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 6th-15.86 beaten 19 m by Lochinvar Marcello (1:53.60) on August 25 at $41. Two runs back was well back in the run when 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track was 4th-6.84 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Soho Piastri (1:52.90) on August 7 at $14. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 25/08/2026 | 18 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Blake Hughes | 1:53.6 | 6 |
| 19.8L | $41.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:52.9 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $14.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Kirra Langelaar
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Comments
Has been racing well this preparation and showed plenty of improvement following July 31 run. Last start won by 2.25 m after showing early speed, (Fr5) at this track (1:55.90) beating Heavenly Reason in on August 7 at $13 at the bell was 4th-4.16. This race will be harder than that win. Prepared to risk.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 31/07/2026 | 128 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $9.00 |
| 3/4 | 22/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Kyle Edwards | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 15/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $18.00 |
| 7/10 | 18/03/2026 | 19 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 14.1L | $13.00 |
| 10/10 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:54.0 | 7 |
| 24.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 20/02/2026 | 28 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 24.8L | $16.00 |

Driver: Cooper Griffiths
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Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1980m at Tamworth, beaten 22 m by Ultimate Diva (2:24.70) on August 20 at $4.33. At the previous start 5th (Fr5) over 2030m after showing early speed at this track beaten 5 m by Rockin Bull (2:25.70) on August 14 at $14. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a better run.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 20/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Brad Elder | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 22.8L | $4.33 |
| 5/10 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $14.00 |
| 4/9 | 07/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:52.9 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $9.50 |
| 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 |
| 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: Jorja Daskalovski
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Comments
Last start raced just off the speed and boxed on; posted a big 5 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Bathurst (2:03.50) beating Kenzie Shannon in on August 19 at $1.65 at the bell was 3rd-5.32. Looks hard to beat again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 19/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.9 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $1.65 |
| 4/7 | 11/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:53.4 | 6 |
| 5.2L | $2.60 |
| 1/9 | 05/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/07/2026 | 11 | NR up to 59 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.3 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $31.00 |
| 9/10 | 17/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 25.2L | $2.50 |
| 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 | |
| 3/6 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ash Manton | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
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Comments
Last start won by a nose (Sr1) at Bathurst (2:04.40) beating Cohen The Red in 3yo on August 19 at $21 at the bell was 5th-8.2. Hard to knock recent efforts.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 19/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $21.00 |
| 2/10 | 13/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 9/10 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.9 | 7 |
| 12.2L | $9.50 |
| 2/9 | 31/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $4.80 |
| 1/10 | 23/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 11.6L | $3.70 |
| 5/8 | 17/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:54.6 | 4 |
| 5.4L | $26.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Kerryann Morris | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Kerryann Morris | 0 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr5) over 1609m after racing wide at Menangle was 7th-8.7m 3WWC at the bell, beaten 9 m by Nocturnal (1:51.90) in 3yo on June 27 at $8.50. Showed ability the outing before when he won by 1.2 m (Fr4) at this track (1:53.40) beating San Sebastian in 3yo on June 12 at $6. Will be about the money.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 27/06/2026 | 15 | NMT3Ws/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:51.9 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.4 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $1.60 |
| 3/9 | 22/05/2026 | 11 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.1 | 8 |
| 14.9L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/05/2026 | 87 | 0Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $12.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 29/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 29.2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 22.2L | $2.00 |