Newcastle Race 5 - The Schneider/Clipsal 2yo Pace
LONESOME STRANGER (3) is back from a spell of five months having shown ability in a brief maiden campaign including a win as a hot favourite on debut at Wagga. Has joined Luke McCarthy since and looks to be right up to the mark following a recent trial win at Menangle. That should have him ready to go and he draws well. CHANGES (9) enjoyed the class drop from the Breeders Challenge series when he led and scored at this circuit and distance last week, arriving 3.2 metres ahead of his rivals. Draws on the back line this time but should enjoy a nice trail and if he gets the gaps he is capable of getting the job done again. BETTOR ELEMENTS (5) is working towards a win having finished runner-up here last time. REVVIN REYNARD (8) has won a trial since fading out of a Breeders Challenge heat in the city last start and missed by just a nose here prior.

Driver: Declan Murphy
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 7 m when quickly away, (Fr1) at this track (1:56.10) beating Rockville in 2yo on October 12 at $9.50 at the bell was leading 4.02. Confidence high and from the ace draw may measure up again.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 12/10/2026 | 17 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $9.50 |
| 3/3 | 03/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 25/09/2026 | 181 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:55.4 | 7 |
| 31.4L | $21.00 |
| 2/6 | 16/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 6.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 28/03/2026 | 15 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 7.7L | $4.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/03/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:57.2 | 7 |
| 21.1L | $6.00 |

Driver: Michael Formosa
Stats
Comments
Won on debut won by a head when quickly away, (Fr4) at Redcliffe (2:17.80) beating What Is His Name in 2yo on September 30 at $8.50 at the bell was leading 2.2. Aided by a low draw soi consider for exotics.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 30/09/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 2:04.6 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
| 5/7 | 18/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 84.6L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 23/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 33.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
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Comments
Returns from the paddock. Previously first up won by 2.25 m as favourite (Fr7) at Riverina Paceway (2:04.80) beating Pocket Dial in 2yo on April 24 at $1.35. Primed for this with a trial win at Menangle and draws well.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 30/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 10/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jye Coney | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 | |
| 8/11 | 22/05/2026 | 28 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 18.9L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 24/04/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:55.4 | 7 |
| 2.2L | $1.35 |

Driver: Cooper Griffiths
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 6th (Sr4) over 1720m at Penrith, beaten 35 m by Dancinwithpleasure (2:06.20) in 2yo on October 1 at $41. Before that 9th (Fr3) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 40 m by Don Hunter (1:52.30) in 2yo on September 22 at $81. Not keen on his chances in this field.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 12/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Nathan Xuereb | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 01/10/2026 | 9 | 0-1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 34.3L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 22/09/2026 | 11 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:52.3 | 3 |
| 41.9L | $81.00 |
| 4/10 | 11/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Nathan Xuereb | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $151.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing fourth behind Intimate Danger at Canberra over 1770m in a 2yo on October 12 at $15. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing second behind Changes at this track over 1609m in a 2yo on October 16 at $8. Can improve. Can make his presence felt.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 16/10/2026 | 4 | NR up to 52 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 12/10/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/09/2026 | 10 | 0-1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 24.9L | $15.00 |
| 2/9 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $12.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:56.8 | 7 |
| 13.7L | $126.00 |
| 6/10 | 04/09/2026 | 6 | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.8 | 4 |
| 10.6L | $5.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track was 3rd-9.12 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Changes (1:54.60) in 2yo on October 16 at $5.50. At his previous start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 22 m by Tuapeka Gold (1:53.20) in 2yo on October 6 at $126. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 16/10/2026 | 10 | NR up to 52 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:54.6 | 4 |
| 18.7L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 06/10/2026 | 5 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | R A Hunt | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 22.7L | $126.00 |
| 9/9 | 01/10/2026 | 15 | 0-1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 40.6L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/09/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $1.30 |
| 2/6 | 09/09/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:59.3 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.33 |
| 2/8 | 26/08/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $1.30 |
| 1/5 | 22/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | R A Hunt | 0 |
| 3.7L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 15/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Declan Murphy | 0 |
| 13.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Daniel Jack
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 5th (Sr2) over 1609m at this track was 7th-18.81 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Changes (1:54.60) in 2yo on October 16 at $16. Before that 7th (Sr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 22 m by Krusty Krunch (1:54.20) on October 7. Facing a tough assignment.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 16/10/2026 | 9 | NR up to 52 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | D Jack | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 14.7L | $16.00 |
| 7/10 | 07/10/2026 | 19 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 22.1L | $1.00 |
| 6/9 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | D Jack | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $23.00 |
| 10/10 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | D Jack | 1:56.8 | 8 |
| 17.2L | $41.00 |
| 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 |
| 1/6 | 05/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mitch Chapple | 0 |
| 5.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/2 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pukekohe | 1609m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jemma Coney
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early pace at Menangle, well beaten by Riseabovetherest (1:51.10) in 2yo on October 6 at $10. At his previous start solid effort when 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track was leading by 0.56 at the bell, beaten a nose by Slip Slidnaway (1:55.10) in 2yo on September 25 at $7. Draws wide but has won a trial since last seen.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 14/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | D Jack | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 06/10/2026 | 11 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:51.1 | 5 |
| 93.1L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:55.1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 7/9 | 18/09/2026 | 84 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:56.7 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/4 | 09/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | D Jack | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 15.4L | $1.60 |
| 2/8 | 19/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 13/06/2026 | 11 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.4 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $16.00 |

Driver: Seaton Grima
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 3 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr3) at this track (1:54.60) beating Bettor Elements in 2yo on October 16 at $1.95 at the bell was leading 4.21. Draws on the back row but in fine form and looks a serious player again.
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 | 16/10/2026 | 10 | NR up to 52 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $1.95 |
| 9/10 | 06/10/2026 | 11 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:53.2 | 10 |
| 43.7L | $34.00 |
| 1/4 | 30/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 99/8 | 25/09/2026 | 21 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 0.0L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 04/09/2026 | 4 | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:54.8 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $2.60 |
| 2/9 | 31/08/2026 | 11 | NR up to 54 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.85 |
| 1/8 | 20/08/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Tom Ison | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 20.5L | $1.60 |
| 1/6 | 22/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | G K Chapple | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 |