Newcastle Race 4 - International Animal Health Pace
RED SAPPHIRE (3) is close to a win having placed in his last two appearances, the latest when beaten 2 metres into second at this venue. Should enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position and will be near his peak now so can break through. SWEETHEART BART (5) has moved to the Seaton Grima yard since he returning off a long layoff at Wagga five weeks ago. Won a trial in that time so look for big improvement. SILENT FEARS (9) is up in grade but is worth plenty of thought after coming from this barrier for a last-start win by close to 10 metres at this circuit and distance. PARADISE POINT (6) could be close to a win after placing in his last three outings here, the latest a second from this barrier.

Driver: Blake Hughes
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Was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr9) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 35 m by Showmethetanlines (1:50.90) on October 20 at $41. Before that was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 9th-24.72 beaten 16 m by Lexus Lou (1:51.30) on October 13 at $51. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 20/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:50.9 | 9 |
| 37.4L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 13/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:51.3 | 6 |
| 16.1L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 06/10/2026 | 88 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:52.1 | 6 |
| 12.2L | $21.00 |
| 6/6 | 30/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 40.4L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 10/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Kirra Langelaar | 1:55.4 | 8 |
| 31.5L | $18.00 |
| 10/10 | 04/07/2026 | 15 | Mares | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:53.7 | 8 |
| 17.2L | $31.00 |
| 2/9 | 19/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $4.20 |
| 1/6 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
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Comments
Well beaten last start by Silent Fears, a rival who he faces again; was restrained, when 17 metres eighth at this track over 2030m in a race on October 23. Looking to others.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 23/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 17.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 16/10/2026 | 9 | NR up to 70 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $9.50 |
| 3/7 | 07/10/2026 | 5 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $1.00 |
| 9/10 | 02/10/2026 | 10 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $12.00 |
| 6/10 | 22/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.3 | 10 |
| 9.2L | $16.00 |
| 5/9 | 08/09/2026 | 4 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.4 | 8 |
| 7.4L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 21.8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ash Manton | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
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Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 2 m second behind Ohoka Cobra at this track over 1609m last start. Before that was beaten 4.5 metres third at Penrith over 1720m same class on October 8. Draws well and looks ready to win.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 16/10/2026 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $1.80 |
| 3/10 | 08/10/2026 | 14 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.6 | 5 |
| 4.4L | $8.00 |
| 10/10 | 24/09/2026 | 147 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 95.6L | $5.00 |
| 3/4 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Bailey Mcdonough | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 30/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 19.4L | $5.50 |
| 7/10 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:50.9 | 7 |
| 11.9L | $23.00 |
| 4/10 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:51.8 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $9.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B P Portelli | 0 |
| 16.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tyler Miles
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Comments
Last start 7th (Sr2) over 1609m at this track was 9th-19.29 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Ohoka Cobra (1:53.40) on October 16 at $51. At the run before 6th (Sr4) over 1720m at Penrith was 6th-7.51 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Bev The Goat (2:01.50) on October 8 at $19. Can be in the finish if he finds his best.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 16/10/2026 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mason Bigeni | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 08/10/2026 | 13 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.6 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $19.00 |
| 3/10 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.5 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:51.6 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $19.00 |
| 5/10 | 11/09/2026 | 8 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:50.8 | 4 |
| 13.2L | $41.00 |
| 4/9 | 03/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/4 | 15/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 14/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
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Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4 m second behind Nugget Rogers at this track over 1609m last start. Before that was beaten a head second again at this track same class on October 2. Can make his presence felt.
Last Starts 14 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 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.1 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |
| 2/10 | 02/10/2026 | 14 | NR up to 78 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.4 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:51.6 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $61.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mathew Neilson | 1:54.1 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $151.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 16.3L | $15.00 |
| 7/10 | 21/08/2026 | 204 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:52.2 | 4 |
| 23.9L | $101.00 |
| 2/4 | 12/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Daniel Morgan | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Andrew Bourke | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bailey McDonough
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Last start raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by a nose as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at Penrith (2:01.50) beating Kairaki Delight in on October 8 at $2.40 at the bell was 2nd-4.1. Place hope.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 08/10/2026 | 9 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.40 |
| 3/10 | 29/09/2026 | 19 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 1:52.0 | 3 |
| 9.9L | $16.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | D Jack | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 14.1L | $4.33 |
| 6/10 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mason Bigeni | 1:52.7 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:54.7 | 7 |
| 21.7L | $16.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | D Jack | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 25.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/4 | 05/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mitch Chapple | 0 |
| 15.9L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 06/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Narissa Elkins | 0 |
| 13.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Callaghan
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 8th-15.46 beaten 10 m by Ohoka Cobra (1:53.40) on October 16 at $31. Two runs back was well back in the run when 5th (Fr7) over 2300m at Menangle, at the bell was 2nd-2.08 beaten 14 m by Forever Onthe Punt (2:46.10) in 4yo+ on October 3 at $51. Hard to make a case.
Last Starts 14 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 | 13 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.4 | 4 |
| 10.9L | $31.00 |
| 5/10 | 03/10/2026 | 8 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:56.2 | 7 |
| 14.7L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 25/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mark Callaghan | 1:53.5 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $19.00 |
| 1/9 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mark Callaghan | 1:52.6 | 7 |
| 10.4L | $51.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.4 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $18.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 14/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Formosa
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Last start posted a big 9 m win (Sr1) at this track (2:26.70) beating Kasbah in on October 23 at $3.90. In form and could take this next step.
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 | 23/10/2026 | 10 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $3.90 |
| 9/10 | 13/10/2026 | 11 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:50.5 | 10 |
| 27.7L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 02/10/2026 | 14 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.3 | 3 |
| 22.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/9 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 4/10 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:56.7 | 8 |
| 5.6L | $4.80 |
| 4/4 | 19/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | J Cassar | 0 |
| 51.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 06/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cooper Griffiths
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Comments
Resuming after a spell of seven months. Finished off last preparation recording by 4.5 m as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr7) held up early, at Gloucester Park (2:35.00) beating Lillie Queen in 4yo+ on March 20 at $3.50 at the bell was 2nd-1.7m 2WNC. First-up record is strong, including two wins, so could measure up for the new yard.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 12/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Nathan Xuereb | 0 |
| 23.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/11 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 79 | $21,000.00 | Gloucester Park | 2130m | Neutral | Gary Hall Jnr | 1:57.1 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/12 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | NR 65 to 90 | $21,000.00 | Gloucester Park | 2130m | Neutral | Gary Hall Jnr | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $1.80 |
| 3/10 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | 0-1W/17 0K stake | $21,000.00 | Gloucester Park | 2130m | Neutral | Stuart McDonald | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $12.00 |
| 7/9 | 20/02/2026 | 70 | 1-3W/17 0K stake | $21,000.00 | Gloucester Park | 2130m | Neutral | Stuart McDonald | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 13.8L | $19.00 |
| 4/11 | 12/12/2025 | 14 | 0-2W/19 0K stake | $23,000.00 | Gloucester Park | 2130m | Neutral | Gary Hall Jnr | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $3.80 |
| 4/12 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 85 | $23,000.00 | Gloucester Park | 2130m | Neutral | Gary Hall Jnr | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $3.70 |
| 6/11 | 07/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 17.2L | $0.00 |