Newcastle Race 2 - Tooheys Pace
GRUMPYSHANNON (5) has been freshened since the last attempt at Menangle but was kept up to the mark with a subsequent placing at the trials. Came from wider than this to win here two back so is better placed. FRANKIROMAR (10) came from this barrier and finished fifth when resuming last week. She'll be fitter for that and had finished last campaign with three straight wins here so look for better. MANHATTEN CHICK (3) could be close to a win after placing in two of her last three starts here, both from wider draws than this. SILENT FEARS (8) was first up for two months when midfield last time. Fitter and had recorded three wins and a placing from her previous four appearances here so can improve.

Driver: Grace Panella
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 14 m by Spirit King (1:53.30) on August 28 at $14. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at Menangle was 6th-15.86 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Lochinvar Marcello (1:53.60) on August 25 at $41. May do better from this draw.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 28/08/2026 | 3 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jai Meikle | 1:53.3 | 5 |
| 14.9L | $14.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Brad Elder
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing sixth after being driven well back, behind Half Holiday at this track over 1609m on August 21 at $12. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.75 m finishing second behind Sunset Stride at this track over 1609m on August 28 at $14. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 7 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 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Brad Elder | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $14.00 |
| 6/7 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jai Meikle | 1:54.0 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $12.00 |
| 8/10 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:54.4 | 6 |
| 14.6L | $11.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into tenth after showing early speed, behind Rockin Bull at this track over 2030m on August 14 at $2.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing third behind Half Holiday at this track over 1609m on August 21 at $4.20. Draws well and may prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:54.0 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $4.20 |
| 10/10 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:55.5 | 6 |
| 10.7L | $2.70 |
| 2/10 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $4.00 |
| 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 | |
| 2/5 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | G A Harding | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joe Taaffe
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Spirit King (1:53.30) on August 28 at $31. At the run before 6th (Fr4) over 1980m at Tamworth beaten 22 m by Ultimate Diva (2:24.70) on August 20 at $4.33. Others better.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 28/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 1:53.3 | 7 |
| 6.1L | $31.00 |
| 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 |
| 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
Failed to impress last start; 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 6th-11.36 beaten 7 m by Nocturnal (1:53.30) in 3yo on July 11 at $34. Showed ability the race before when he won by 3.5 m when driven back in the field, (Fr8) held up early, at this track (2:27.90) beating Cheddar Valley in on July 3 at $4.50 at the bell was 4th-5.77. This suits.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 26/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Brad Elder | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 11/07/2026 | 8 | NMT1W/20 0K/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Brad Elder | 1:53.3 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $34.00 |
| 1/10 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 54 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 1:57.2 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/7 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:53.5 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $8.00 |
| 8/9 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:53.4 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $26.00 |
| 2/9 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 14.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Formosa
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early pace at Tamworth, beaten 23 m by Im Lord Tommy (1:55.60) on August 27 at $6.50. Two runs back 10th (Fr6) over 1609m after showing early pace at Menangle beaten 25 m by Jewel Heaven (1:55.30) in 4yo+ on August 1 at $19. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 27/08/2026 | 26 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 23.7L | $6.50 |
| 10/10 | 01/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 62 | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Michael Formosa | 1:55.3 | 6 |
| 25.5L | $19.00 |
| 1/9 | 23/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 62 | $10,000.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $21.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 62 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $34.00 |
| 1/10 | 09/07/2026 | 13 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.90 |
| 10/10 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 15.7L | $41.00 |
| 1/5 | 17/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Chloe Formosa | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Anthony Varga | 0 |
| 10.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jorja Daskalovski
Stats
Comments
Last start game effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Spirit King (1:53.30) on August 28 at $6. Two runs back tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; 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. Contender.
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 | 28/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:53.3 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 1609m 3yo on June 12. Last time out 6th (Sr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 10 m by Spirit King (1:53.30) on August 28 at $2.70. Great chance to bounce back.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 28/08/2026 | 62 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.3 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $2.70 |
| 4/4 | 19/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | J Cassar | 0 |
| 51.6L | $0.00 | |
| 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 |

Driver: Laura Osborn
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.4 m after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Menangle (1:53.80) beating Beancounter in on July 4 at $21 at the bell was 2nd-1.56. This is tougher.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 26/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Laura Osborn | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 04/07/2026 | 8 | 4YO and older | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:53.8 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:52.9 | 3 |
| 19.4L | $12.00 |
| 2/10 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Osborn | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/06/2026 | 22 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Laura Osborn | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 17.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/05/2026 | 20 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $2.60 |
| 8/9 | 01/05/2026 | 11 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Laura Osborn | 1:53.7 | 5 |
| 22.6L | $31.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Laura Osborn | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Resumed when over this distance beaten 7 m fifth behind Sunset Stride in a on August 28. Fitter so watch for a big spike in form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 28/08/2026 | 83 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $4.00 |
| 3/4 | 19/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 45.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 06/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Bourke | 1:52.4 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $3.90 |
| 1/10 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Bourke | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $1.75 |
| 1/9 | 22/05/2026 | 133 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Bourke | 1:56.9 | 8 |
| 12.0L | $1.55 |
| 1/7 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Andrew Bourke | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 09/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Bourke | 1:54.9 | 5 |
| 74.3L | $3.30 |
| 2/10 | 03/01/2026 | 29 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Bourke | 1:54.3 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $23.00 |