Newcastle Race 7 - Hunter Signs Pace
THE NINJA (6) finished third last start, beaten 13 metres at Tamworth over 1609m. Has the class to take this out. KISS BEFORE TWELVE (2) has been racing well of late. Finished third at her latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 metres. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Finds a suitable assignment and can turn things around. HOGES MEMORIES (1) is better than his last-start tenth over 2030m at this track. Has top-three claims. ULTIMATE CRUSADER (7) last appeared when he got home by 6 metres over 1730m at Bathurst five months ago. Should be thereabouts.

Driver: Gary Spencer
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Backing up quickly after 10th (Sr1) over 2030m at this track, beaten 45 m by Heez Reasonable (2:27.50) on August 28 at $34. The run previous 6th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track was leading by 0.41 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Sunlight Stride (1:56.90) on August 21 at $6.50. Better than recent form suggests; great chance to bounce back.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Dale Spencer | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 45.6L | $34.00 |
| 6/9 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Dale Spencer | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Dale Spencer | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $9.50 |
| 7/8 | 07/08/2026 | 25 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Dale Spencer | 1:56.9 | 7 |
| 41.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/5 | 29/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Dale Spencer | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 22/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Dale Spencer | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 13/07/2026 | 28 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Dale Spencer | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $5.00 |
| 8/9 | 15/06/2026 | 1074 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | G J Spencer | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 55.2L | $61.00 |
| 10/10 | 07/07/2023 | 14 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | D J Spencer | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 60.2L | $151.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth after being driven well back, behind Gordons Ghost at this track over 1609m in a 2yo on July 31 at $17. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Mcweapon at this track over 1609m in a 2yo on August 14 at $13. Expected to feature again.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:55.9 | 7 |
| 5.1L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 31/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $17.00 |
| 9/9 | 25/07/2026 | 12 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:53.3 | 5 |
| 38.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/10 | 13/07/2026 | 110 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $3.50 |
| 2/5 | 08/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mitch Chapple | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/03/2026 | - | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 35.6L | $41.00 |
| 2/4 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | G K Chapple | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Renae Brooks
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track was 7th-13.21 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Sunlight Stride (1:56.90) on August 21 at $23. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 17 m by Tried And Trusted (1:58.40) on February 23 at $8. Watch for a spike in form.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 21/08/2026 | 179 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | R T Brooks | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 19.4L | $23.00 |
| 1/5 | 15/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | R T Brooks | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | R T Brooks | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 23/02/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 17.1L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/02/2026 | 21 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 20.6L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 19/01/2026 | 20 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 30.5L | $4.80 |
| 8/9 | 30/12/2025 | 53 | NR 48 to 49 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 22.6L | $18.00 |
| 10/10 | 07/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:57.1 | 7 |
| 45.5L | $26.00 |

Driver: Greg Andrews
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 2030m at this track beaten 9 m by Heez Reasonable (2:27.50) on August 28 at $3.40. May feature again.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 28/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $3.40 |
| 5/10 | 14/08/2026 | 4 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/08/2026 | 42 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 20.4L | $31.00 |
| 5/9 | 29/06/2026 | 10 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 14.7L | $31.00 |
| 4/9 | 19/06/2026 | 4 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 22.7L | $151.00 |
| 3/10 | 15/06/2026 | 52 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:59.3 | 8 |
| 5.2L | $4.80 |
| 7/9 | 24/04/2026 | 4 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 12.7L | $126.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Greg Andrews | 0 |
| 9.8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Daniel Morgan | 0 |
| 10.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Fr2) over 1720m at Penrith, beaten 17 m by Cornelius (2:05.90) on August 27 at $71. Before that 7th (Sr1) over 2125m at Penrith, at the bell was 9th-17.78 beaten 11 m by Ultimate Equus (2:39.00) on August 20 at $19. Needs to do more. Not keen on his chances in this field.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 17.8L | $71.00 |
| 7/10 | 20/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $19.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 21.1L | $19.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 22.3L | $19.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 16.4L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 22.5L | $3.60 |
| 5/9 | 10/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 27.4L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Vaughan Duncan | 0 |
| 28.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
Stats
Comments
Last start good run when 3rd (Sr2) over 1609m at Tamworth, at the bell was 2nd-0.41 beaten 13 m by Delaney (1:58.30) on August 20 at $12. Two runs back posted a big 5.5 m win when quickly away, (Fr2) at Mildura (2:14.70) beating Santa Casa Levi in on July 31 at $3 at the bell was leading 2.4. Very hard to beat.
Last Starts 11 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 | 20 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Brad Elder | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/9 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:01.8 | 4 |
| 20.5L | $16.00 |
| 5/10 | 10/07/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:04.2 | 6 |
| 16.9L | $4.60 |
| 2/5 | 06/07/2026 | 3 | 3YO | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $26.00 |
| 1/4 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 70L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Formosa
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he posted a big 6 m win when driven back in the field, (Fr4) held up early, at Bathurst (2:07.80) beating Farroh Joe in 2yo CG on March 27 at $51 at the bell was 8th-13.1m 2WWC. Best efforts should see him go well.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 12/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $51.00 |
| 5/10 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 15.9L | $101.00 |
| 5/9 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 17.6L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 29.4L | $71.00 |
| 5/10 | 20/02/2026 | - | No NR | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kirra Langelaar
Stats
Comments
Comes here second-up after three weeks. Lacklustre first-up performance when 10th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 35 m by Ceejay Haich (1:57.90) on August 10 at $101. Has the job ahead against this lot.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 26/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Kirra Langelaar | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 10/08/2026 | 70 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Kirra Langelaar | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 34.2L | $101.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Dale Payne | 0 |
| 9.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 29/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Jake Hughes | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 01/06/2026 | 350 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | C D R Carroll | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 66.1L | $126.00 |
| 9/9 | 16/06/2025 | 14 | NR 32 to 38 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | T J Miles | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 57.3L | $126.00 |
| 9/10 | 02/06/2025 | 21 | NR 34 to 38 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | T J Miles | 1:56.4 | 7 |
| 22.3L | $126.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/05/2025 | 14 | 2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | T J Miles | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 39.9L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/04/2025 | 21 | NR 38 to 39 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Mollly Ison | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 38.1L | $151.00 |

Driver: Sebastian Piltz
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr1) over 1609m at Menangle, well beaten by Fugitive (1:52.00) in 3yo on July 28 at $61. Two runs back 10th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle beaten 55 m by Melfield Soryt (1:54.50) in M on July 21 at $71. Others preferred.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 26/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:52.0 | 1 |
| 108.1L | $61.00 |
| 10/10 | 21/07/2026 | 36 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 56.2L | $71.00 |
| 7/9 | 15/06/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:55.3 | 6 |
| 55.1L | $14.00 |
| 1/10 | 08/06/2026 | 238 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 17.7L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 20.3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 27/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 27.9L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 13/10/2025 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | Sam Hewitt | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 56.6L | $26.00 |
| 10/10 | 09/10/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 60.2L | $26.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr10) over 1609m at Menangle was 6th-12.1 at the bell, beaten 14 m by See Me No More (1:55.70) in 3yo+ on August 25 at $34. Before that 9th (Fr1) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 20 m by Tommys Luck (1:57.00) in 3yo+ on August 18 at $17. Possible improver.
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 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | 0LTW Also eligible NR 47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Blake Hughes | 1:55.7 | 10 |
| 14.6L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 18/08/2026 | 8 | 0LTW Also eligible NR 47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 20.4L | $17.00 |
| 4/10 | 10/08/2026 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 04/08/2026 | 8 | 0LTW Also eligible NR 47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:56.7 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/10 | 27/07/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 13/07/2026 | 45 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 08/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 25.6L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Lucas Rando | 0 |
| 59.3L | $0.00 |