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Newcastle Race 5 - Bonvilla Estate Wines 3yo Mdn Pace

BERMUDA (6) turned in a strong effort last start when he led and battled on well but just missed out at this track over 2030m. Tackles a similar assignment and he can take this out. TIGERSWAND (5) ran third last start at Bathurst over 1730m, beaten 14 metres. Has ability and should be right in the finish. ULTIMATE DILEMMA (2) is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish third at this track over 1609m. Genuine threat. CAPTAIN MIKI (4) is better than his last-start eighth over 1609m at this track. Worth a second look.

Race Time:5:07 AM

Monday, August 31, 2026

Track:Fast

Weather:Fine

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Ultimate Dilemma (1)853x83

Trainer: Laura Osborn (Maitland)12 mths 5: 0-0-2

Driver: Grace Panella

3 yo B F

Sire: ULTIMATE MACHETE (NZ)

Dam: WHATA DILEMMA (AUS)

Stats

Career5: 0-0-2

LTS$3,444.00

BMR

TS5: 0-0-2

Win %0.00%

Place %40.00%

Comments

Two back was well beaten into eighth after showing early speed, behind Sierra Mist at this track over 1609m in a 3yo on July 13 at $10. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third after being driven well back, behind Decoupage at this track over 1609m on August 21 at $31. Further improvement in store.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/10	21/08/2026	39	MAIDEN	$15,300.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Grace Panella	1:54.4	5	1. Decoupage 2. Slick And Suave 3. Ultimate Dilemma	23.9L	$31.00
8/9	13/07/2026	73	MAIDEN	$11,830.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Grace Panella	1:56.5	5	1. Sierra Mist 2. My Mclaren 3. Our Dispute	56.0L	$10.00
2/5	01/07/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Maitland	1648m	Good	Grace Panella		0	1. Make It Rain 2. Ultimate Dilemma 3. Bradnesspostergirl	6L	$0.00
3/10	01/05/2026	14	MAIDEN	$6,940.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Grace Panella	1:58.0	1	1. So Can Eye 2. Wat On Earth 3. Ultimate Dilemma	13.9L	$17.00
5/9	17/04/2026	7	MAIDEN	$15,300.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Joshua Osborn	1:59.9	3	1. Rainbow Feels 2. Goldnglitz 3. Xtravagant Man	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	1. Ruby Romar 2. Threetwonine 3. Line Of Courage	118.4L	$26.00
2/7	01/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m		Joshua Osborn		0	1. Ruby Romar 2. Ultimate Dilemma 3. Believe In Carmer	15.9L	$0.00

Perfected (2)45x0x083

Trainer: George Duncan (Agnes Banks)12 mths 6: 0-0-1

Driver: Vaughan Duncan

3 yo B BR G

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: DEANTANA (AUS)

Stats

Career6: 0-0-1

LTS$2,897.00

BMR

TS1: 0-0-1

Win %0.00%

Place %16.67%

Comments

Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr4) over 2030m at this track was 3rd-4.5 at the bell, beaten 8 m by My Mclaren (2:33.50) in 3yo on August 10 at $13. Encouraging run last time and with further progress can claim his maiden victory.

Last Starts 21 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/7	10/08/2026	27	MAIDEN	$11,830.00	Newcastle	2030m	Fast	Vaughan Duncan	2:01.6	4	1. My Mclaren 2. Bermuda 3. Perfected	8.6L	$13.00
2/5	20/07/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Penrith	1720m	Good	Vaughan Duncan		0	1. Might And Victory 2. Perfected 3. Jilliby Tomcat	9.7L	$0.00
8/8	14/07/2026	21	0Ws/TS	$11,830.00	Menangle	1609m	Fast	Grace Panella	1:53.7	2	1. Agentofgoodintent 2. Conciliate 3. Nothing Finer	57.2L	$81.00
1/4	06/07/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Penrith	1720m		Vaughan Duncan		0	1. Perfected 2. Trugold NZ 3. Grange Reason	1.3L	$0.00
10/10	23/06/2026	285	NMT1W/TS	$11,830.00	Menangle	1609m	Fast	Vaughan Duncan	1:53.6	10	1. Shoreline Dream 2. Agentofgoodintent 3. He Is Gold Class	74.2L	$81.00
10/10	11/09/2025	198	MAIDEN	$9,790.00	Penrith	1720m	Neutral	B P Portelli	1:59.2	3	1. August Star 2. Midnight Haze 3. Stay Lucky	38.0L	$71.00
5/8	25/02/2025	14	No NR	$10,000.00	Menangle	1609m	Neutral	Joshua Gallagher	1:55.4	1	1. Soho Majestic 2. Lochinvar Leader 3. Franco Lou	38.5L	$31.00
4/6	11/02/2025	-	No NR	$10,000.00	Menangle	1609m	Neutral	Joshua Gallagher	1:54.5	5	1. Soho Trump 2. A Buck Ten 3. San Sebastian	27.8L	$41.00

Captain Miki (3)8x348

Trainer: A T Neilson (Maitland)12 mths 4: 0-0-1

Driver: Michelle Neilson

3 yo B C

Sire: ALWAYS B MIKI (USA)

Dam: BEST OF WINE (AUS)

Stats

Career4: 0-0-1

LTS$2,309.00

BMR

TS3: 0-0-1

Win %0.00%

Place %25.00%

Comments

Last start 8th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 35 m by Decoupage (1:54.40) on August 21 at $10. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr5) over 2030m at this track, at the bell was 4th-7.81 beaten 10 m by My Mclaren (2:33.50) in 3yo on August 10 at $4. Certainly worth another chance.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/10	21/08/2026	11	MAIDEN	$15,300.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Mathew Neilson	1:54.4	1	1. Decoupage 2. Slick And Suave 3. Ultimate Dilemma	36.4L	$10.00
4/7	10/08/2026	14	MAIDEN	$11,830.00	Newcastle	2030m	Fast	Mathew Neilson	2:01.6	5	1. My Mclaren 2. Bermuda 3. Perfected	10.6L	$4.00
3/9	27/07/2026	274	MAIDEN	$11,830.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Mathew Neilson	1:55.6	5	1. Towering Fortune 2. Merrywood Lou 3. Captain Miki	19.3L	$17.00
2/5	15/07/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Maitland	1648m	Good	Mathew Neilson		0	1. 0-Cindyloushannon 2. Carpenter 3. Captain Miki	2L	$0.00
3/4	01/07/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Maitland	1648m	Good	Mathew Neilson		0	1. Hoges Memories 2. Carpenter 3. Captain Miki	4L	$0.00
8/9	26/10/2025	-	MAIDEN	$6,200.00	Marburg	1850m	Neutral	Mathew Neilson	2:02.2	3	1. Its A Sponge Darl 2. Wicked Mack 3. Gleneagle Hunter	33.3L	$8.50

Tigerswand (4)4838483453

Trainer: Simon Bigeni Jnr (Wilberforce)12 mths 10: 0-0-3

Driver: Mason Bigeni

3 yo B G

Sire: TIGER TARA (NZ)

Dam: WANDJINA GIRL (AUS)

Stats

Career10: 0-0-3

LTS$7,764.00

BMR

TS1: 0-0-0

Win %0.00%

Place %30.00%

Comments

Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Mickeys Run at Penrith over 1720m in a 3yo on July 30 at $51. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Tulhurst Maureen at Bathurst over 1730m on August 19 at $3.80. Progressing well. Likely to measure up.

Last Starts 12 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/10	19/08/2026	20	MAIDEN	$15,300.00	Bathurst	1730m	Fast	Klayton Bigeni	1:58.6	3	1. Tulhurst Maureen 2. Monster Mint 3. Tigerswand	14.2L	$3.80
5/10	30/07/2026	6	NMT1W/TS	$11,830.00	Penrith	1720m	Neutral	Klayton Bigeni	1:57.1	2	1. Mickeys Run 2. Sentosar 3. Only One Reason	24.1L	$51.00
4/10	24/07/2026	8	MAIDEN	$15,300.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Klayton Bigeni	1:56.3	5	1. Towering Fortune 2. Slick And Suave 3. Im Just Sayin	10.4L	$16.00
3/10	16/07/2026	14	MAIDEN	$15,300.00	Penrith	1720m	Fast	Jake Bigeni	1:58.8	1	1. Hungry Joe 2. Cornelius 3. Tigerswand	3.2L	$23.00
8/10	02/07/2026	7	3YO	$11,830.00	Penrith	1720m	Neutral	Klayton Bigeni	1:56.9	3	1. Sentosar 2. Mickeys Run 3. Hungry Joe	35.6L	$81.00
4/10	25/06/2026	7	MAIDEN	$15,300.00	Penrith	1720m	W	Klayton Bigeni	2:00.2	3	1. Captain Tids 2. Onedarknight NZ 3. Im Just Sayin	8.2L	$21.00
9/9	20/05/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Klayton Bigeni		0	1. Forgive And Forget 2. Explosive Bronski 3. Marranzano	49.3L	$0.00
2/3	24/01/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	West Wyalong	1740m	Good	R V Lemon		0	1. For Sixes 2. Tigerswand 3. Kalimba	8L	$0.00

Bermuda (5)82

Trainer: Jarrod Alchin (Menangle Park)12 mths 2: 0-1-0

Driver: Robert Morris

2 yo B C

Sire: GUARANTEED (AUS)

Dam: AVENUES (AUS)

Stats

Career2: 0-1-0

LTS$2,182.00

BMR

TS1: 0-1-0

Win %0.00%

Place %50.00%

Comments

Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 2030m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was leading 4.37 beaten a nose by My Mclaren (2:33.50) in 3yo on August 10 at $2.20. Ready to win.

Last Starts 21 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/7	10/08/2026	6	MAIDEN	$11,830.00	Newcastle	2030m	Fast	Robert Morris	2:01.6	2	1. My Mclaren 2. Bermuda 3. Perfected	0.1L	$2.20
8/9	04/08/2026	-	OWs/TS Also eligible F 1WTS	$11,830.00	Menangle	1609m	Fast	Cameron Hart	1:52.9	2	1. Highindelight 2. Opas Girl NZ 3. Wheres My Reason	32.5L	$8.50
3/7	29/07/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Sebastian Piltz		0	1. Midnight With Mia 2. Marranzano 3. Bermuda	2L	$0.00
1/5	22/07/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Cameron Hart		0	1. Bermuda 2. Phoenix Stride 3. Bling It Adel	4L	$0.00

Rubateeki (6)04978x5998

Trainer: Troy Williams (South Windsor)12 mths 12: 0-0-0

Driver: Joshua Gallagher

3 yo B F

Sire: A ROCKNROLL DANCE (USA)

Dam: TRIPLE BLISS (AUS)

Stats

Career12: 0-0-0

LTS$12,102.00

BMR

TS1: 0-0-0

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Comments

Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr5) over 1720m after being wide early at Penrith, beaten 40 m by Hungry Joe (2:07.00) on July 16 at $151. Two runs back 9th (Fr1) over 1720m at Penrith, beaten 24 m by Bee My Lover (2:09.80) on July 9 at $19. Cannot enthuse.

Last Starts 46 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/10	16/07/2026	7	MAIDEN	$15,300.00	Penrith	1720m	Fast	Cooper Griffiths	1:58.8	5	1. Hungry Joe 2. Cornelius 3. Tigerswand	41.3L	$151.00
9/9	09/07/2026	14	MAIDEN	$6,940.00	Penrith	1720m	Fast	Cooper Griffiths	2:01.5	1	1. Bee My Lover 2. Cornelius 3. Nelli Tristar	24.3L	$19.00
9/10	25/06/2026	17	MAIDEN	$15,300.00	Penrith	1720m	W	Vaughan Duncan	2:00.2	6	1. Captain Tids 2. Onedarknight NZ 3. Im Just Sayin	38.7L	$81.00
5/10	08/06/2026	214	0-1 WIN	$6,940.00	Penrith	1720m	Fast	Robert Morris	1:58.8	3	1. Kervonbel 2. Small Income 3. Tigerswand	30.1L	$2.60
4/7	01/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Penrith	1720m	Good	T D Williams		0	1. For Sixes 2. Call Me Gringo 3. Nobelle	24.3L	$0.00
6/7	04/05/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Penrith	1720m	Good	Nathan Xuereb		0	1. Royal Vincent 2. Indi Air Tonight 3. Petes Ona Mission	44.7L	$0.00
8/9	06/11/2025	10	2 WINs	$9,790.00	Penrith	1720m	Neutral	Vaughan Duncan	1:56.8	3	1. Count Your Blessin 2. This Is Heaven 3. Kellys Colours	25.6L	$71.00
7/9	27/10/2025	42	1 WIN	$10,000.00	Menangle	1609m	Neutral	Vaughan Duncan	1:54.0	3	1. Heza Casanova 2. Agentofgoodintent 3. This Is Heaven	37.0L	$151.00

Merrywood Lou (7)8527029575

Trainer: Wayne Dimech (Berkshire Park)12 mths 31: 0-3-2

Driver: Bailey McDonough

3 yo B G

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: MERRYWOOD LYNN (AUS)

Stats

Career31: 0-3-2

LTS$15,258.00

BMR

TS3: 0-1-0

Win %0.00%

Place %16.13%

Comments

Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1720m at Penrith, at the bell was 8th-10.73 beaten 13 m by Ethans Revenge (2:05.10) in 3yo on August 20 at $151. Two runs back 7th (Fr1) over 1720m at Penrith beaten 24 m by Bellamys Blast (2:04.30) in 3yo on August 13 at $81. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

Last Starts 11 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/10	20/08/2026	7	NR up to 60	$15,300.00	Penrith	1720m	Neutral	Vaughan Duncan	1:57.0	1	1. Ethans Revenge 2. Crunch It 3. Dynamite Danni	13.9L	$151.00
7/10	13/08/2026	3	NR up to 58	$11,830.00	Penrith	1720m	Neutral	Vaughan Duncan	1:56.3	1	1. Bellamys Blast 2. Major Austin 3. Crunch It	24.0L	$81.00
5/7	10/08/2026	6	MAIDEN	$11,830.00	Newcastle	2030m	Fast	Lucas Rando	2:01.6	7	1. My Mclaren 2. Bermuda 3. Perfected	13.1L	$26.00
9/9	04/08/2026	8	OWs/TS Also eligible F 1WTS	$11,830.00	Menangle	1609m	Fast	Vaughan Duncan	1:52.9	3	1. Highindelight 2. Opas Girl NZ 3. Wheres My Reason	51.3L	$126.00
2/9	27/07/2026	11	MAIDEN	$11,830.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Vaughan Duncan	1:55.6	1	1. Towering Fortune 2. Merrywood Lou 3. Captain Miki	17.1L	$15.00
2/6	20/07/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Penrith	1720m	Good	Vaughan Duncan		0	1. Elly Lou 2. Merrywood Lou 3. Grange Reason	2.8L	$0.00
10/10	16/07/2026	48	MAIDEN	$15,300.00	Penrith	1720m	Fast	Cameron Hart	1:58.8	4	1. Hungry Joe 2. Cornelius 3. Tigerswand	71.1L	$14.00
4/8	09/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Penrith	1720m	Good	Vaughan Duncan		0	1. Tommys Luck 2. For Three Reasons 3. Musicstar	4.4L	$0.00

Midnight With Mia (1)8

Trainer: Dean Atkinson (Bungonia)12 mths 1: 0-0-0

Driver: Matthew Atkinson

3 yo B F

Sire: CAPT MIDNIGHT (USA)

Dam: MIGHTY MIA (AUS)

Stats

Career1: 0-0-0

LTS$297.00

BMR

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Comments

Three-year-old filly lining up for the second time. At debut surrendered the lead and finished 8th (Fr2) over 1740m after showing early pace at Riverina Paceway was 4th-4.2 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Dembe (2:05.50) in 3yo on August 14 at $10. Forward performance expected.

Last Starts 17 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/10	14/08/2026	-	NR up to 58	$15,300.00	Wagga	1740m	Neutral	Matthew Atkinson	1:56.1	2	1. Dembe 2. Im No Trouble 3. Five Oclock Wave	12.2L	$10.00
1/7	29/07/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Matthew Atkinson		0	1. Midnight With Mia 2. Marranzano 3. Bermuda	0.2L	$0.00
1/8	06/05/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Cameron Hart		0	1. Midnight With Mia 2. Addocar 3. Caspar	2.1L	$0.00

Never Know Sparky (2)6734667x9

Trainer: Paul Morgan (Maitland)12 mths 8: 0-0-1

Driver: Dan Morgan

3 yo BR G

Sire: THE STORM INSIDE (AUS)

Dam: NICKY WRIGHT (NZ)

Stats

Career8: 0-0-1

LTS$3,227.00

BMR

TS8: 0-0-1

Win %0.00%

Place %12.50%

Comments

Began his campaign last start running 9th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 45 m by Decoupage (1:54.40) on August 21 at $51. Must do a lot more.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
9/10	21/08/2026	67	MAIDEN	$15,300.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Rodney Atkins	1:54.4	1	1. Decoupage 2. Slick And Suave 3. Ultimate Dilemma	43.5L	$51.00
5/6	12/08/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Maitland	1648m	Good	Daniel Morgan		0	1. Francos Delight 2. Bet On Polly NZ 3. Double Lines	22L	$0.00
2/8	05/08/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m	Good	Daniel Morgan		0	1. Elite George 2. Never Know Sparky 3. Oakdale Mary	7.7L	$0.00
7/8	15/06/2026	56	MAIDEN	$11,830.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Daniel Morgan	1:57.6	2	1. Lets Fly With Me 2. Bee My Lover 3. My Mclaren	15.3L	$19.00
6/10	20/04/2026	10	0-1 WIN	$6,940.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Daniel Morgan	1:57.6	7	1. Barden Ridge 2. Dazzling Gems 3. Valorix	14.7L	$26.00
6/8	10/04/2026	8	NR up to 58	$11,830.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Daniel Morgan	1:55.6	3	1. Ruby Romar 2. Threetwonine 3. Line Of Courage	35.7L	$101.00
4/9	02/04/2026	5	MAIDEN	$6,940.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Daniel Morgan	1:57.2	6	1. Line Of Courage 2. Slick And Suave 3. Rainbow Feels	7.7L	$15.00
3/10	28/03/2026	15	MAIDEN	$15,300.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Daniel Morgan	1:56.5	3	1. Designa Label 2. Im Just Sayin 3. Never Know Sparky	6.1L	$71.00

Spunkys Uptonogood (3)9677x

Trainer: D T Reay (Medowie)12 mths 4: 0-0-0

Driver: Blake Hughes

3 yo B F

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: RADIANT ROSE

Stats

Career4: 0-0-0

LTS$768.00

BMR

TS3: 0-0-0

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Comments

Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 9th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 20 m by Devious Minds (1:56.30) in 2yo on October 24 at $126. Has only trialled once and might need this pipe-opener.

Last Starts 26 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/6	05/08/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m	Good	Dale Payne		0	1. Cyclone Daisy 2. Woopaa 3. Laine Crusader	14.4L	$0.00
7/10	27/11/2025	13	MAIDEN	$9,790.00	Tamworth	1980m	Neutral	Michael Formosa	2:02.2	2	1. Altiano 2. Our Ultimate May NZ 3. Rainbow Kid	35.0L	$14.00
7/10	14/11/2025	14	NR up to 55	$9,790.00	Newcastle	1609m	Neutral	Michael Formosa	1:56.5	3	1. Mira Domina 2. Onedins Crusade 3. Rainbow Kid	27.0L	$81.00
6/9	31/10/2025	7	NR up to 55	$9,790.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Michael Formosa	1:57.2	5	1. Musicstar 2. Executivedecisions 3. Complete Stranger	14.1L	$61.00
9/10	24/10/2025	-	2 WINs	$9,790.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Michael Formosa	1:56.3	2	1. Devious Minds 2. Agatha Bloom 3. Ethans Revenge	20.1L	$126.00
4/6	15/10/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m	Good	Blake Hughes		0	1. Valiant Charger 2. Mersadies 3. Whiskey Girl NZ	19.5L	$0.00