Newcastle Race 7 - The Electrical Contractor Appreciation Pace
THE KARMA KING (2) drew wide when tackling a heat of the Breeders Challenge series last start at Menangle. Came from this barrier for fourth when resuming in a higher-graded race here prior. Finds a suitable assignment and from this favourable draw should get his chance. ALWAYS AT THEBANK (1) is a big query as he has not raced for three years but looks forward enough after three nice trials. Should enjoy an economical run from the ace draw so keep him safe. PIXIEBELLE (5) placed from this barrier two back and didn't do a bad job when beaten 6.7m last time out. Should be hitting her peak now. OUR ULTIMATE MAY NZ (4) hasn't raced for eight months but was consistent last time in. Placed in both previous fresh attempts and was readied with a trial so is capable of a forward showing.

Driver: Blake Hughes
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Comments
First up. At the last run she 8th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track well beaten by Stagecoach (1:55.90) in 2yo on October 6 2023 at $26. Has had a long time off but trialling well and gets the ace draw.
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 | 14/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Blake Hughes | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 30/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Blake Hughes | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 06/10/2023 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | M P Chapple | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 125.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/09/2023 | 7 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | M P Chapple | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 22/09/2023 | 21 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | G K Chapple | 1:56.2 | 8 |
| 18.4L | $151.00 |
| 6/7 | 01/09/2023 | 7 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | M P Chapple | 1:59.0 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $21.00 |
| 8/9 | 25/08/2023 | 21 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | G K Chapple | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 15.6L | $11.00 |
| 8/8 | 04/08/2023 | - | No NR | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | G K Chapple | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $61.00 |

Driver: Matthew Grant
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 10th (Fr9) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 35 m by Alert Bay (1:51.30) in 3yo on October 13 at $34. Before that, 4th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 5th-8.48 beaten 6 m by Rumour Stride (1:53.90) in 3yo on September 25 at $71. Much better drawn and drops in grade.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 13/10/2026 | 18 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:51.3 | 9 |
| 35.8L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/09/2026 | 357 | NR up to 60 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $71.00 |
| 1/4 | 16/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Grant | 0 |
| 11.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 09/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Matthew Grant | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 03/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | M P Chapple | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 39.6L | $126.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/09/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 22.1L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 09/09/2025 | 26 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | M P Chapple | 1:54.9 | 6 |
| 33.4L | $71.00 |
| 7/10 | 14/08/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | M P Chapple | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 24.2L | $13.00 |

Driver: Jake Hughes
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Comments
Last start 9th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 23 m by Double Said (1:55.20) on October 12 at $51. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 10th-19.12 beaten 18 m by Franco Styles (1:56.20) on September 14 at $151. Will need improvement to figure.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 12/10/2026 | 28 | NR up to 41 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jake Hughes | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 23.9L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/09/2026 | 35 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jake Hughes | 1:56.2 | 8 |
| 18.2L | $151.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/08/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:57.9 | 7 |
| 33.3L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/07/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:58.9 | 8 |
| 18.0L | $71.00 |
| 1/9 | 13/07/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Brad Elder | 2:02.0 | 8 |
| 10.7L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 29/06/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 21.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 29/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 39.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grace Panella
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Comments
First up. At the last run she was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 24 m by Stellar Stride (1:55.80) on February 27 at $13. Placed in both fresh attempts and can go well.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 14/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 27/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:55.8 | 6 |
| 24.9L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 23/02/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $3.60 |
| 3/8 | 09/02/2026 | 12 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/10 | 28/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 19/01/2026 | 16 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 5.2L | $3.70 |
| 6/10 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | C D R Carroll | 0 |
| 21.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Declan Murphy
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th-11.7 beaten 6 m by Jetasi (1:56.90) in M on October 16 at $31. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Dynamite Danni (1:54.70) on October 12 at $21. Building in fitness and can bounce back to form.
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 | 16/10/2026 | 4 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $31.00 |
| 3/10 | 12/10/2026 | 5 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 30.5L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 07/10/2026 | 82 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 15.1L | $1.00 |
| 2/5 | 30/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Adam Gardner | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 23/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Adam Gardner | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $9.00 |
| 5/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/07/2026 | 4 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 1:56.8 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $23.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 35 m by Dynamite Danni (1:54.70) on October 12 at $41. Before that, 4th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 23 m by Double Lines (1:54.40) on September 25 at $19. May be ready to show more.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 12/10/2026 | 17 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 34.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/10 | 25/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 23.6L | $19.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/09/2026 | 381 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 02/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Blake Hughes | 0 |
| 8.7L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 19/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Matthew Harding | 0 |
| 17.5L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 29/08/2025 | 77 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | M G Harding | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 33.7L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/06/2025 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $21.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/05/2025 | 193 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $4.80 |

Driver: Kirra Langelaar
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 9 m (Sr2) at Tamworth (1:59.90) beating Rippin An Twistin in on August 27 at $6 at the bell was 7th-13.8m 2WWC. Could be there at the business end.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 14/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Bruce Andrews | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 23/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Bruce Andrews | 0 |
| 39L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 27/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $6.00 |
| 9/9 | 21/08/2026 | 15 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 53.4L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 06/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 54.6L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $3.90 |
| 6/9 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | Colts Geldings MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 16.3L | $3.40 |
| 4/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | Amanda Turnbull | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 10.7L | $2.10 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was well back in the run when 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 24 m by Madazalways (1:53.80) on October 12 at $23. Before that 8th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track beaten 30 m by Upstream (1:54.60) on October 2 at $7. Consider.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 12/10/2026 | 10 | NR up to 46 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mark Callaghan | 1:53.8 | 4 |
| 24.6L | $23.00 |
| 8/10 | 02/10/2026 | 43 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 31.5L | $7.00 |
| 10/10 | 20/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 44 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | D Jack | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 48.1L | $23.00 |
| 7/9 | 14/08/2026 | 4 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 11.9L | $3.10 |
| 4/10 | 10/08/2026 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 05/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mitch Chapple | 0 |
| 7.7L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:59.0 | 7 |
| 102.9L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | J J Kennedy | 0 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 4th-9.08 beaten 14 m by Double Said (1:55.20) on October 12 at $12. Before that, 7th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track beaten 35 m by Double Lines (1:54.40) on September 25 at $31. Has exotic claims.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 12/10/2026 | 17 | NR up to 41 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 14.7L | $12.00 |
| 7/10 | 25/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jake Hughes | 1:54.4 | 4 |
| 34.2L | $31.00 |
| 7/10 | 14/09/2026 | 31 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jake Hughes | 1:54.2 | 8 |
| 34.7L | $71.00 |
| 7/9 | 14/08/2026 | 4 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 21.3L | $14.00 |
| 5/10 | 10/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 27/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 35 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $3.80 |
| 1/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Chloe Formosa | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 03/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Bevan Pringle | 0 |
| 22.2L | $0.00 |