Newcastle Race 6 - Garrards Horse And Hound 2yo Pace
PASSION AND PAIN (10) has finished runner-up in his two Penrith outings off a spell, last time coming from this barrier to finish a head from the winner. Should be close to his peak now. Primary contender. WILDFIRE STRIDE (5) impressed when romping home here last week. Up in grade but he is lightly raced with upside and could work through his grades. DELANEY NZ (8) is a progressive gelding who kicked off his campaign with back-to-back wins, one of them from a similar barrier at this circuit and distance, before coming from the back line to place last week. With even luck he can feature. BANDLEADER (6) draws wider than when he won last week but he is progressive.

Driver: Nathan Xuereb
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Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr5) over 1720m at Penrith beaten 11 m by Steely Zac (2:06.20) in 2yo on September 3 at $14. Two runs back 7th (Fr6) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was leading 2.3m on the pegs beaten 23 m by Passion And Pain (1:56.80) in 2yo on February 27 at $26. Others read better. Unlikely to threaten against this field.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 03/09/2026 | 188 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 11.7L | $14.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 25.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Nathan Xuereb | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 23.2L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 20/02/2026 | - | No NR | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Nathan Xuereb | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Declan Murphy
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Comments
First up. At the last run he was well back in the run when 12th (Fr6) over 1740m after racing wide at Riverina Paceway beaten 35 m by Smack Bang Bart (2:02.30) in 2yo LR CG on May 30 at $151. Draws well so keep safe fresh.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 02/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 20.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 26/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 12/12 | 30/05/2026 | 8 | No NR | $200,000.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:53.1 | 6 |
| 34.9L | $151.00 |
| 5/11 | 22/05/2026 | 10 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $61.00 |
| 1/6 | 12/05/2026 | 5 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $12.00 |
| 2/6 | 07/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $3.70 |
| 3/7 | 30/04/2026 | 15 | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $4.60 |
| 9/10 | 15/04/2026 | 9 | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:56.1 | 6 |
| 49.7L | $23.00 |

Driver: Seaton Grima
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Last start then settled down to finish fourth over 1609m at this track last start. Two runs back 7th (Fr2) over 2030m after showing early pace at this track was leading by 1.64 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Ultimate Crusader (2:28.70) on August 31 at $2.10. Prefer others.
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 | 04/09/2026 | 4 | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:54.8 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 31/08/2026 | 17 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 19.7L | $2.10 |
| 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 | |
| 2/4 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | G K Chapple | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
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Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 25 m by Oh Its On (1:52.10) in 2yo LR on August 29 at $16. At the run before good run despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was leading 1.25 beaten 3 m by Soho Aster (1:56.00) in 2yo on August 18 at $9. Among the chances.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 29/08/2026 | 11 | Colts Geldings No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.1 | 5 |
| 25.8L | $16.00 |
| 3/7 | 18/08/2026 | 143 | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:56.0 | 6 |
| 3.2L | $9.00 |
| 2/5 | 05/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 29/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 28/03/2026 | 8 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.7 | 7 |
| 16.0L | $101.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/03/2026 | 13 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 9/9 | 07/03/2026 | 22 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.2 | 3 |
| 29.4L | $23.00 |
| 1/7 | 13/02/2026 | - | No NR | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $1.95 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
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Last start posted a big 30 m win after showing early speed, (Fr4) at this track (1:53.10) beating Ifsbutsandbilycans in 2yo on August 31 at $2.70 at the bell was leading 3.84. Could take the next step.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 31/08/2026 | 20 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:53.1 | 4 |
| 32.3L | $2.70 |
| 3/10 | 11/08/2026 | - | 0LTWs Also eligible Fy1LTW | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:53.1 | 1 |
| 26.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ashleigh Delosa | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 22/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ashleigh Delosa | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
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Comments
Last start won by 2.5 m after showing early speed, (Fr2) at this track (1:54.80) beating Changes in 2yo on September 4 at $6.50. Could work through his grades now.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 04/09/2026 | 25 | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 10/08/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Geoffrey Dorn | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 27/07/2026 | - | Colts Geldings MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Geoffrey Dorn | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $19.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Geoffrey Dorn | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 08/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Geoffrey Dorn | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
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Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 10 m by Bandleader (1:54.80) in 2yo on September 4 at $5. Before that was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 30 m by Oh Its On (1:52.10) in 2yo LR on August 29 at $151. Cannot enthuse.
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 | 04/09/2026 | 6 | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.8 | 4 |
| 10.6L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 29/08/2026 | 11 | Colts Geldings No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.1 | 6 |
| 28.9L | $151.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/08/2026 | 110 | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 10.4L | $41.00 |
| 2/5 | 12/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 05/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 35.7L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 30/04/2026 | 13 | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 2:00.4 | 6 |
| 17.9L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 17/04/2026 | 15 | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.2 | 7 |
| 21.7L | $8.00 |
| 4/6 | 02/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 8.7L | $9.00 |

Driver: Daniel Jack
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Comments
Last start good run when 3rd (Sr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 5.5 m by Bandleader (1:54.80) in 2yo on September 4 at $2.80. Two runs back won by 1.2 m as favourite (Sr3) at Tamworth (1:58.30) beating Try Catching Me in on August 20 at $1.35 at the bell was leading 0.41. Going along well. Major player with even luck.
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 | 04/09/2026 | 15 | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $2.80 |
| 1/9 | 20/08/2026 | 10 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | D Jack | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $1.35 |
| 1/8 | 10/08/2026 | 122 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:58.6 | 7 |
| 9.4L | $2.60 |
| 1/6 | 05/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mitch Chapple | 0 |
| 5.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 10/04/2026 | 21 | NON-WINNERS | $17,920.00 | Cambridge Raceway | 1700m | Fast | Mark Purdon | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $2.70 |
| 4/8 | 20/03/2026 | 14 | MOBILE | $78,150.00 | Alexandra Park | 1700m | Fast | Mark Purdon | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 22.7L | $61.60 |
| 9/9 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | $13,540.00 | Alexandra Park | 1700m | Fast | Mark Purdon | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 243.5L | $6.60 | |
| 1/2 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pukekohe | 1609m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Formosa
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Two-year-old gelding who is showing promise. Good first up, won by a head when driven back in the field, (Fr7) held up early, at this track (2:28.70) beating Thripenny in on August 31 at $4.20 at the bell was 7th-13.38. Improvement to come so could get into the exotics.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 31/08/2026 | 157 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:57.9 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $4.20 |
| 3/5 | 19/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 11.1L | $0.00 | |
| 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 |

Driver: Robert Morris
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Comments
Solid run when beaten by 1.75 m finishing second behind Steely Zac at Penrith over 1720m in a 2yo on August 27 at $7.50. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Steely Zac at Penrith over 1720m in a 2yo on September 3 at $5.50. In fine form. Close to a win.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 27/08/2026 | 97 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 19/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | |
| 9/11 | 22/05/2026 | 22 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 19.6L | $41.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/04/2026 | 13 | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $2.15 |
| 2/8 | 17/04/2026 | 15 | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.2 | 8 |
| 15.4L | $1.80 |
| 1/6 | 02/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $1.45 |
| 2/7 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |