Newcastle Race 7 - Garrard Horse And Hound Pace
THE NINJA (1) is going well having come from tougher barriers to place in both outings since switching from Victoria. The ace draw gives him the chance to deliver his first win for the new yard. Hard to knock the recent consistency of GOODTIME MIKI (7) who scored by a head at this circuit and distance last week, giving him two wins and two seconds from his last five starts. Must overcome a very wide draw but he is a primary contender with even luck. BARRYS ROSE (6) is suited returning to the front line having recorded a win and a second the last two times he started on this row. VALORIX (2) hasn't raced since a Tamworth win in May but has trialled well and should get every chance from a favourable draw.

Driver: Brad Elder
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into third behind Delaney at Tamworth over 1609m on August 20 at $12. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Ultimate Crusader at this track over 2030m on August 31 at $12. Should get his chance from this draw.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 31/08/2026 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $12.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Jai Meikle
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he won by a head when driven back in the field, (Fr4) held up early, at Tamworth (2:29.80) beating Slick And Suave in on May 7 at $3 at the bell was 4th-6.2m 3WNC. Draws well so keep safe.
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 | Brad Elder | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 07/05/2026 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Grace Panella | 2:01.7 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
| 10/10 | 01/05/2026 | 11 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $34.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/04/2026 | 3 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $1.28 |
| 8/10 | 17/04/2026 | - | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 30.2L | $18.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Greg Andrews
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing second behind Heez Reasonable at this track over 2030m on August 28 at $3.40. Then a handy effort when a close second after being driven well back, behind Ultimate Crusader at this track over 2030m on August 31 at $7. Maybe a place.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 31/08/2026 | 3 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Jemma Coney
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 11 m by Lookin Good Margie (1:56.40) on August 31 at $21. Two runs back 9th (Fr4) over 1609m at Tamworth well beaten by Blackmirra (1:56.30) on August 6 at $2.25. Unlikely to threaten.
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 | 31/08/2026 | 25 | NR 46 to 54 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 11.2L | $21.00 |
| 9/9 | 06/08/2026 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 171.1L | $2.25 |
| 1/10 | 27/07/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $23.00 |
| 1/9 | 13/07/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 29/06/2026 | 17 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 33.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/4 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Chloe Formosa | 0 |
| 9.4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 04/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cooper Griffiths
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into ninth behind Ultimate Equus at Penrith over 2125m on August 20 at $11. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third after being driven well back, behind Heez Reasonable at this track over 2030m on August 28 at $9. In the mix.
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 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 1:56.9 | 7 |
| 11.7L | $9.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Declan Murphy | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 30.1L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 13/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Declan Murphy | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |
| 9/10 | 30/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:59.3 | 6 |
| 22.1L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 16/07/2026 | 147 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 108.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 24/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 16.4L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 146.7L | $71.00 |

Driver: Michael Formosa
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into sixth behind Chlobro at this track over 2030m on August 28 at $3.10. Performed better the start before with a good run when 2nd (Fr8) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 4th-5.62 beaten 5.5 m by Two Cracked Corn (1:54.60) in M on August 14 at $10. Can 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 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 28.2L | $3.10 |
| 2/10 | 14/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:54.6 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/08/2026 | 13 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.90 |
| 5/9 | 24/07/2026 | 11 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 13/07/2026 | 66 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 6.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jorja Daskalovski
Stats
Comments
Hard to fault of late. Last start won by a head when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (1:55.10) beating Modern Mischief in on August 28 at $16. Racing well and must be consider a chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:55.1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $16.00 |
| 2/9 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:56.4 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $14.00 |
| 4/8 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 3.2L | $9.50 |
| 6/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $17.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 7.4L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Taylah Osmond | 0 |
| 30.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Garaty
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 1609m after being wide early at this track beaten 9 m by Keayang Harlow (1:55.40) on August 31 at $7. Two runs back posted a big 5.5 m win (Fr5) at this track (2:26.70) beating Whens Lunch in on August 28 at $6.50. Consider.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 31/08/2026 | 3 | NR 40 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Aaron Garaty | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 5.7L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/08/2026 | 11 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $3.30 |
| 4/9 | 27/07/2026 | 3 | NR up to 43 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/7 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Aaron Garaty | 0 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 02/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Aaron Garaty | 0 |
| 10.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tanner Brown
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr3) over 1609m after racing wide at Tamworth beaten 45 m by Brave Bondi (1:56.40) on August 27 at $5. Two runs back 4th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at Tamworth beaten 4 m by He Said She Said (1:56.30) in 4yo+ on August 20 at $4.60. May do better.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Tanner Brown | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 46.4L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 20/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Tanner Brown | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $4.60 |
| 1/9 | 06/08/2026 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Tanner Brown | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $1.25 |
| 6/10 | 27/07/2026 | 4 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tanner Brown | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $2.15 |
| 1/8 | 23/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Tanner Brown | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $3.30 |
| 9/9 | 09/07/2026 | 34 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Tanner Brown | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 49.5L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tanner Brown | 0 |
| 29.8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 23/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tanner Brown | 0 |
| 26.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jake Bigeni
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr2) over 1730m at Bathurst was 4th-7.46 at the bell, beaten 4 m by Makes You Wonder (2:07.60) on August 26 at $8. Before that, 7th (Sr3) over 1720m at Penrith was 7th-14.48 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Eternal Gold (2:08.30) on August 13 at $8.50. Can feature.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 26/08/2026 | 13 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $8.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Klayton Bigeni | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 9.7L | $8.50 |
| 1/10 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | 0LTW Also eligible NR 47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 6/10 | 28/07/2026 | 14 | 0LTW Also eligible NR 47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Mason Bigeni | 1:54.0 | 7 |
| 30.1L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 14/07/2026 | 18 | 0LTW Also eligible NR 47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:54.9 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $81.00 |
| 7/10 | 26/06/2026 | 15 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 9.7L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | M N Bigeni | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 23/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Klayton Bigeni | 0 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 |