Newcastle Race 4 - Garrards Horse And Hound 3yo Pace
DEVIOUS MINDS (8) ended last campaign with some good form including a placing in the Nutrien Classic 3F Final at Wagga. Hasn't raced for four months but looks forward enough for the return after minor placings in two trials. May need a bit of luck negotiating a very wide starting position but has won two of three attempts here. ELEGANT STRIDE (7) produced a very good effort here last time, racing handy from the ace draw and fighting well for second and just a neck from the winner. The driver has some work to do from this wide starting position but she is capable. ISLAND MANDALAY (3) didn't do a bad job when fourth at Menangle last time out. That continued the consistent form having finished runner-up in five of his previous six outings. Draws for another good showing. CENT FOR PLEASURE (5) draws a little wider but has been going well, winning two back at Bathurst and placing here last week.

Driver: Darren Grant
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 40 m by Wanted Poster (1:54.80) in 3yo on October 30 at $126. Two runs back 3rd (Fr2) over 2030m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 5 m by Our Ultimate May (2:30.20) on October 23 at $2.20. Will need some improvement to figure.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 30/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Grant | 1:54.8 | 7 |
| 38.7L | $126.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/10/2026 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Matthew Grant | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $2.20 |
| 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 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at Menangle was 3rd-7.4 at the bell, beaten 11 m by A Special Occasion (1:52.70) in 3yo on October 27 at $13. At the run before solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1710m after showing early pace at Goulburn, at the bell was leading 1 beaten 1.2 m by My Major Nelson (2:03.80) in 3yo on October 19 at $1.45. Draws well so can be about the money.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 27/10/2026 | 8 | NR up to 60 | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:52.7 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/9 | 19/10/2026 | 12 | 0Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $1.45 |
| 2/8 | 07/10/2026 | 54 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $1.00 |
| 1/9 | 30/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 16/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 8.9L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Ky Bloomfield | 1:55.9 | 7 |
| 23.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 07/08/2026 | 10 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jack Stockton | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $9.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | Blake Jones | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $16.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
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Comments
Last start 7th (Fr1) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 30 m by A Special Occasion (1:52.70) in 3yo on October 27 at $126. At the run before was well back in the run when 5th (Fr4) over 1710m at Goulburn was 5th-9.2 at the bell, beaten 6 m by My Major Nelson (2:03.80) in 3yo on October 19 at $71. Can be competitive if at her best.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 27/10/2026 | 8 | NR up to 60 | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:52.7 | 1 |
| 27.5L | $126.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/10/2026 | 7 | 0Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $71.00 |
| 3/10 | 12/10/2026 | 5 | NR up to 41 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 14.4L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/10/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 31.3L | $1.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/09/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 26.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | 0Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 26.5L | $19.00 |
| 5/7 | 08/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 25.6L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Lucas Rando | 0 |
| 59.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sofia Arvidsson
Stats
Comments
Last start game effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track was 3rd-4.77 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Wanted Poster (1:54.80) in 3yo on October 30 at $4.33. Two runs back won by a head as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Bathurst (2:04.50) beating Our Purple Pearl in 3yo on October 9 at $1.70 at the bell was leading 2.22. One of the chances.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 30/10/2026 | 21 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $4.33 |
| 1/10 | 09/10/2026 | 7 | 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $1.70 |
| 4/10 | 02/10/2026 | 17 | Fillies No NR | $15,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:53.6 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $61.00 |
| 4/10 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:52.3 | 7 |
| 7.4L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:54.1 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 11.4L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 19/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Bailey Mcdonough | 0 |
| 12.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Formosa
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Comments
Last start ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 m (Sr3) at Tamworth (1:58.10) beating The Ninja in 3yo on October 29 at $2.70 at the bell was 5th-8.99. Could feature 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 | 29/10/2026 | 21 | NMT2Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
| 3/8 | 08/10/2026 | 6 | NMT2Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Kirra Langelaar | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $7.50 |
| 7/10 | 02/10/2026 | 8 | Fillies No NR | $15,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:53.6 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $81.00 |
| 2/7 | 24/09/2026 | 13 | NMT1W/TS | $13,870.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $2.10 |
| 3/9 | 11/09/2026 | 123 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $26.00 |
| 1/6 | 02/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 11/05/2026 | 4 | 0Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 1:55.7 | 7 |
| 22.1L | $61.00 |
| 2/5 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth after showing early speed, behind Ideal Moth at Menangle over 1609m on October 20 at $31. Then a handy effort when a close second after showing early speed, behind Miss Australiana at this track over 2030m on October 30 at $4.33. Major player.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 30/10/2026 | 10 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.33 |
| 5/9 | 20/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 68 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:51.3 | 1 |
| 20.9L | $31.00 |
| 5/10 | 13/10/2026 | 12 | NR up to 57 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:52.5 | 8 |
| 2.4L | $31.00 |
| 5/9 | 01/10/2026 | 6 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 25/09/2026 | 10 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $4.33 |
| 5/10 | 15/09/2026 | 115 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:52.3 | 10 |
| 12.9L | $31.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | R A Hunt | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 02/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 12.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
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Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation when beaten by 3.5 m finishing fourth behind Rock With The Best at this track over 1609m in a 3yo on July 10 at $1.50. Trialling nicely and is well placed for a winning return.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 26/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 21/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 10/07/2026 | 41 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $1.50 |
| 3/12 | 30/05/2026 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/05/2026 | 6 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 16/05/2026 | 21 | NWT2Ws/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:51.6 | 1 |
| 11.4L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/04/2026 | 9 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:50.2 | 4 |
| 16.9L | $31.00 |
| 1/9 | 16/04/2026 | 9 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $1.40 |