Newcastle Race 9 - Soho Lanikai Standing At Medowie Lodge Super Mdn Pace
TIGERSWAND (4) has been racing well of late. Finished fourth at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 3.5 metres. Meets a comparable field and can take this out. KYCORDEN (9) had put together a string of strong performances and was again in fine form last start when he finished third over 1720m at Penrith, beaten 7 metres. Drawn to enjoy a nice run, with luck possibly playing a role at some point. Must raise the bar but an overdue win is on the cards. SLICK AND SUAVE (1) is better than his last-start eighth over 1609m at Menangle. CARRERA BENICIO NZ (2) is a three-year-old gelding from the Dylan Xerri stable on debut. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Well-placed to score at his first appearance.
Driver: Clare Carroll
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Has struggled of late. Last start 8th (Fr1) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 25 m by Jetasi (1:53.50) in 3yo+ on September 29 at $71. The run previous 9th (Fr1) over 1609m at Menangle was 5th-9.02 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Flo Ryda (1:54.20) in 3yo+ on September 22 at $51. This looks a suitable assignment.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 29/09/2026 | 7 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Clare Carroll | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 26.0L | $71.00 |
| 9/10 | 22/09/2026 | 12 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Clare Carroll | 1:54.2 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $51.00 |
| 2/10 | 10/09/2026 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | D A Chapple | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $5.00 |
| 5/9 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Clare Carroll | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 4.4L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Clare Carroll | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 18.4L | $41.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Clare Carroll | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $14.00 |
| 1/5 | 05/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | C D R Carroll | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 04/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | C D R Carroll | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
Driver: Robert Morris
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Three-year-old gelding by Art Major out of Real Courage on debut. Finished sixth at Menangle in a trial on October 7 over 1609m. Winning chance with the aid of an ideal draw.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 07/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 65.8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 23/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Bailey Mcdonough | 0 |
| 20.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 16/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Bailey Mcdonough | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 05/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Addington | 1980m | Good | Sarah O'reilly | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 21/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ashburton Raceway | 2400m | Good | Sarah O'reilly | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
Driver: Tom Ison
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Last start 7th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at Tamworth beaten 65 m by Ultimate All Star (1:55.90) in 3yo on October 8 at $41. At the start before good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at Tamworth, at the bell was 3rd-6.91 beaten 17 m by Benjiromar (1:58.70) on October 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | NMT2Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 63.7L | $41.00 |
| 3/10 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 24/09/2026 | 14 | NMT1W/TS | $13,870.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 72.0L | $61.00 |
| 4/10 | 10/09/2026 | - | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 15.2L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 19/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Glenn Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 35.9L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 12/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Kane Glasby | 0 |
| 95.6L | $0.00 |
Driver: Klayton Bigeni
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Freshened-up since the last run 42 days ago. Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 3.5 m fourth behind Eagleye at this track over 1609m last start. Before that was beaten 1.75 metres second again at this track in 3yo on August 31. Should be in the finish again.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 04/09/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $2.60 |
| 2/10 | 31/08/2026 | 12 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mason Bigeni | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/10 | 19/08/2026 | 20 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 14.2L | $3.80 |
| 5/10 | 30/07/2026 | 6 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Klayton Bigeni | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 24.1L | $51.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/07/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 10.4L | $16.00 |
| 3/10 | 16/07/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $23.00 |
| 9/9 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Klayton Bigeni | 0 |
| 49.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 24/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | West Wyalong | 1740m | Good | R V Lemon | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |
Driver: Jack Callaghan
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Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early pace at Penrith, beaten 45 m by On Dasher (2:03.60) on September 24 at $23. Two runs back 6th (Fr6) over 1609m after racing wide at this track, at the bell was 2nd-1.67 beaten 8 m by Eagleye (1:55.60) on September 4 at $8.50. This will fully test.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 24/09/2026 | 20 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | J P McCarthy | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 43.7L | $23.00 |
| 6/9 | 16/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J P McCarthy | 0 |
| 35.9L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 8.6L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 21/08/2026 | 28 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 26.8L | $18.00 |
| 3/10 | 24/07/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $9.00 |
| 6/10 | 15/07/2026 | 20 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | J P McCarthy | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 18.4L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 08/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J P McCarthy | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 25/06/2026 | 15 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | W | Jack Callaghan | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $5.00 |
Driver: Jake Bigeni
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Last start 8th (Sr2) over 1720m at Penrith beaten 23 m by Louthparkschooner (2:06.10) on October 8 at $71. Two runs back was well back in the run when 9th (Fr4) over 1720m at Penrith beaten 65 m by On Dasher (2:03.60) on September 24 at $26. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 08/10/2026 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 23.9L | $71.00 |
| 9/10 | 24/09/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 63.8L | $26.00 |
| 2/5 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Jake Bigeni | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 99/5 | 18/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Jake Bigeni | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Driver: Dan Morgan
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Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 22 m by Rumour Stride (1:53.90) in 3yo on September 25 at $81. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 2030m at this track, at the bell was 4th-19.01 beaten 3.5 m by Cappy (2:27.30) in 3yo on September 14 at $5.50. Among the chances.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 25/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 60 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mathew Neilson | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 22.4L | $81.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/09/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Mathew Neilson | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 31/08/2026 | 10 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mathew Neilson | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $8.50 |
| 8/10 | 21/08/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mathew Neilson | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 36.4L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/08/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Mathew Neilson | 2:01.6 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $4.00 |
| 3/9 | 27/07/2026 | 274 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mathew Neilson | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 19.3L | $17.00 |
| 2/5 | 15/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Mathew Neilson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Mathew Neilson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
Driver: Aaron Garaty
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Two back was well beaten into third after a quick start, behind On Dasher at Penrith over 1720m on September 24 at $7.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Nothing Finer at Penrith over 1720m in a 3yo on October 1 at $10. Sure to go well again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 24/09/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 42.6L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 14/09/2026 | 3 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:56.8 | 7 |
| 1.2L | $5.00 |
| 9/9 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:55.0 | 8 |
| 197.7L | $151.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/09/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 31/08/2026 | 35 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 19/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Aaron Garaty | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | D R Hancock | 0 |
| 10.9L | $0.00 |