Newcastle Race 1 - Tooheys Pace
ISLAND MANDALAY (1) is in good form. Added to a string of top-four results when he finished third at his latest appearance at this circuit and distance, beaten 6 metres. Should get every chance from the inside draw so can break through. THRIPENNY (2) drops in grade on the last attempt. Form prior to that had been solid including a placing here two back and she should enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. COOINDALAI (9) didn't do a bad job when fourth here last time out and draws to trail the top pick. THE NINJA (8) draws wide but could measure up with even luck.

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth behind A Special Occasion at Menangle over 1609m in a 3yo on October 27 at $13. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Devious Minds at this track over 1609m in a 3yo on November 6 at $7.50. Can improve. Drawn to advantage and could break through.
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 | 06/11/2026 | 10 | NMT2Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.5 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $7.50 |
| 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 |

Driver: Greg Andrews
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into seventh behind Bouganvillea at this track over 1609m in a M on November 6 at $21. Raced better the start before that with a good run despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track was 5th-19.95 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Georgia Pines (1:55.30) on November 2 at $8.50. Should get her chance from this draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 06/11/2026 | 4 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Greg Andrews | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 21.4L | $21.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/11/2026 | 26 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 07/10/2026 | 19 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $1.00 |
| 7/9 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 18.4L | $31.00 |
| 3/10 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $2.90 |
| 4/10 | 04/09/2026 | 4 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $14.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Greg Andrews | 0 |
| 9.8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Daniel Morgan | 0 |
| 10.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 25 m by Devious Minds (1:53.50) in 3yo on November 6 at $101. Before that 7th (Fr1) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 30 m by A Special Occasion (1:52.70) in 3yo on October 27 at $126. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
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 | 06/11/2026 | 10 | NMT2Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:53.5 | 3 |
| 25.1L | $101.00 |
| 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 |
| 5/7 | 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: Cooper Griffiths
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten after breaking at Tamworth on October 29. Two runs back 9th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 4th-8.47 beaten 15 m by The Eye In The Sky (1:55.80) on October 12 at $71. Prefer others.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 04/11/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | D J Elder | 0 |
| 14.2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 29/10/2026 | 17 | NMT2Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | D A Chapple | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 36.2L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 12/10/2026 | 28 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joe Taaffe | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $71.00 |
| 9/10 | 14/09/2026 | 10 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:56.2 | 7 |
| 21.6L | $8.50 |
| 9/10 | 04/09/2026 | 120 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jai Meikle | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 37.6L | $18.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Brad Elder | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 07/05/2026 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Grace Panella | 2:01.7 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
| 10/10 | 01/05/2026 | 11 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $34.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 8th-13.17 beaten 19 m by Bouganvillea (1:56.10) in M on November 6 at $51. Before that, 8th (Fr4) over 1720m at Penrith, at the bell was 7th-11.81 beaten 12 m by Specta (2:08.20) on October 29 at $11. Improvement would not surprise.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 06/11/2026 | 8 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 19.1L | $51.00 |
| 8/10 | 29/10/2026 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $11.00 |
| 10/10 | 15/10/2026 | 8 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 283.7L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 07/10/2026 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $1.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $34.00 |
| 4/6 | 23/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 17/09/2026 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 46.4L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Kerryann Morris | 0 |
| 31L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jemma Coney
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr1) over 1609m at Tamworth well beaten by Ultimate All Star (1:55.90) in 3yo on October 8 at $14. At the run before game effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early pace at Tamworth was 4th-6.4m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 16 m by Ultimate All Star (1:56.20) in 3yo on September 24 at $19. Top-four chance on best form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 04/11/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Elly Chapple | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 08/10/2026 | 14 | NMT2Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 237.9L | $14.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/09/2026 | 34 | NMT1W/TS | $13,870.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 16.4L | $19.00 |
| 6/9 | 21/08/2026 | 11 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 38.7L | $34.00 |
| 1/10 | 10/08/2026 | 3 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $1.90 |
| 3/8 | 07/08/2026 | 15 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.85 |
| 3/8 | 23/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $2.25 |
| 4/6 | 12/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Scott Hewitt | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joe Taaffe
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th-12.68 beaten 17 m by Rocksie Rock (1:55.50) on November 2 at $151. Before that 10th (Fr5) over 1609m after racing wide at this track beaten 25 m by Lucy Styles (1:56.70) on October 30 at $15. Improvement needed.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 02/11/2026 | 3 | NR up to 46 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | D J Elder | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 17.6L | $151.00 |
| 10/10 | 30/10/2026 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 25.5L | $15.00 |
| 9/9 | 16/10/2026 | 9 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 23.7L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 07/10/2026 | 5 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:56.4 | 7 |
| 7.2L | $1.00 |
| 9/10 | 02/10/2026 | 8 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:54.6 | 6 |
| 37.9L | $8.50 |
| 2/10 | 24/09/2026 | 13 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 19/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Brad Elder | 0 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 12/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Brad Elder | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 50 m by Birdy Gal (1:54.20) on November 2 at $23. Before that, a broke in score up and was out of position at the start good run when 2nd (Sr4) over 1609m at Tamworth was 6th-9.4 at the bell, beaten 1.3 m by Rockin Miss Regina (1:58.10) in 3yo on October 29 at $31. Draws wide but with luck can improve on the latest effort.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 02/11/2026 | 4 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:54.2 | 1 |
| 48.5L | $23.00 |
| 2/9 | 29/10/2026 | 17 | NMT2Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $31.00 |
| 8/9 | 12/10/2026 | 11 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:55.8 | 8 |
| 14.6L | $41.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $3.70 |
| 6/7 | 24/09/2026 | 10 | NMT1W/TS | $13,870.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 66.1L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/09/2026 | 3 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 21.6L | $13.00 |
| 1/4 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 70L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dan Morgan
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 4th-8.04 beaten 14 m by Bouganvillea (1:56.10) in M on November 6 at $151. Before that, 9th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 9th-13.64 beaten 15 m by Sylvia Kay (1:56.80) on November 2 at $101. Can play a role with some luck.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 06/11/2026 | 4 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Daniel Morgan | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $151.00 |
| 9/10 | 02/11/2026 | 3 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 15.4L | $101.00 |
| 7/10 | 30/10/2026 | 23 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 16.4L | $126.00 |
| 10/10 | 07/10/2026 | 19 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 17.2L | $1.00 |
| 8/9 | 18/09/2026 | 4 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 20.0L | $61.00 |
| 1/10 | 14/09/2026 | 3 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 1/5 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Greg Andrews | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Greg Andrews | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |