Newcastle Race 5 - Lees Racing (Bm64)
GOLDEN SMILE (6) led all the way and recorded a devastating seven-length win over 2200m at the Beaumont track two back. Backed that up with a close second to MONTY BE QUICK over 2000m last time. Needs this longer journey and will be hard to beat. SO YOU READY (10) has been in work for a while and finding it hard to win. Even effort last time to finish a distant third over 2100m at the Beaumont. Drops 4.5kgs today and gives every indication he will run this longer journey right out. MONTY BE QUICK (3) led all the way and held off a determined GOLDEN SMILE when they clashed over 2000m at Hawkesbury recently. New to this trip which tips things away from him today, but he should be competitive. SOUTHERLY BUSTER (7) has been easily accounted for in recent runs but may show a bit more today with blinkers on for the first time. MEDIARO (5) races well here and can improve dropping back to provincial company.

Jockey: Jason Collett
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 9th of 14 at Tamworth Quir Cup Bm87 on February 23 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Voracious with 55kg at $9. The run before that 7th of 10 at Gosford Bm64 on February 5 over 2100m, 8 len behind De Louviere with 58.5kg at $10. Fully tested.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 23/02/2026 | 18 | OPEN | $50,400.00 | Tamworth | 1600m | Good 4 | Luke Rolls | 55kg | 1:35.66 | 8-8-9 | 9 |
| 3.4L | $9.00 |
| 7/10 | 05/02/2026 | 14 | BM64 3U | $42,000.00 | Gosford | 2100m | Good 4 | Shannen Llewellyn | 58.5kg | 2:09.74 | 9-9-7 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/10 | 22/01/2026 | 18 | BM82 | $30,000.00 | Tamworth | 1600m | Good 4 | Kody Nestor | 57.5kg | 1:34.44 | 5-4-2 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $14.00 |
| 2/10 | 04/01/2026 | 28 | OPEN | $50,400.00 | Gilgandra | 1600m | Good 4 | Shannen Llewellyn | 56kg | 1:36.65 | 7-7-2 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 07/12/2025 | 28 | BM74 | $27,000.00 | Armidale | 1900m | Good 4 | Kody Nestor | 61.5kg | 1:58.46 | 3-2-5 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 09/11/2025 | 16 | OPEN | $37,000.00 | Warren | 1600m | Good 4 | Kody Nestor | 59kg | 1:37.43 | 4-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $3.70 |
| 6/9 | 27/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1000m | Soft | Matthew Scorse | 1:01.65 | - | 0 |
| 6.44L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 19/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 1000m | Soft | Matthew Scorse | 1:04.18 | - | 0 |
| 5.99L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Mitch Stapleford
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently won by a neck at Hawkesbury Prov Bm64 February 19 over 2000m defeating Golden Smile carrying 56kg at $11. The run before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Wyong Mid Bm64 on February 10 over 1350m, 4.5 len behind Piperita with 55.5kg at $17. Will give a great sight again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 19/02/2026 | 9 | BM64 3U | $45,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 2000m | Good 4 | Mitch Stapleford | 56kg | 2:01.81 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/02/2026 | 17 | BM64 | $45,000.00 | Wyong | 1350m | Good 4 | Mitch Stapleford | 55.5kg | 1:19.38 | 4-5-3 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $17.00 |
| 12/14 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | BM64 3U | $42,000.00 | Newcastle | 1850m | Good 4 | Reece Jones | 58.5kg | 1:54.00 | 2-6-12 | 3 |
| 8.4L | $26.00 |
| 10/10 | 10/01/2026 | 8 | BM72 3U | $120,000.00 | Wyong | 1600m | Good 4 | Andrew Adkins | 54kg | 1:36.88 | 3-3-10 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $51.00 |
| 1/10 | 02/01/2026 | 19 | BM66 | $27,000.00 | Taree | 2000m | Good 4 | Grant Buckley | 61kg | 2:06.17 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 14/12/2025 | 14 | BM64 | $45,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1500m | Soft 5 | Jean Van Overmeire | 57kg | 1:30.22 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.6L | $21.00 |
| 3/5 | 09/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1200m | Soft | Shannen Llewellyn | 54kg | 1:12.50 | - | 0 |
| 3.88L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scone | 1000m | Soft | Shannen Llewellyn | 55kg | 1:01.80 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Chad Schofield
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 7 at Canterbury Bm64 on February 20 over 1900m, 1.75 len behind Goofinator carrying 58kg at $4.20. The run before that 4th of 10 at Gosford Bm64 on February 5 over 2100m, 1.5 len behind De Louviere carrying 59.5kg at $4.40. Going okay and on his best form will be highly competitive.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 20/02/2026 | 15 | BM64 3U | $60,000.00 | Canterbury | 1900m | Good 4 | Braith Nock | 58kg | 1:57.44 | 3-1-4 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $4.20 |
| 4/10 | 05/02/2026 | 15 | BM64 3U | $42,000.00 | Gosford | 2100m | Good 4 | Braith Nock | 59.5kg | 2:09.74 | 4-4-4 | 10 |
| 1.6L | $4.40 |
| 6/8 | 21/01/2026 | 14 | BM72 3U | $60,000.00 | Randwick-Kensington | 1800m | Soft 7 | Alysha Collett | 56.5kg | 1:51.85 | 1-3-6 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $9.00 |
| 3/10 | 07/01/2026 | 18 | BM72 G 4U | $60,000.00 | Warwick Farm | 1600m | Good 4 | Alysha Collett | 56.5kg | 1:36.64 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $6.00 |
| 6/13 | 20/12/2025 | 24 | BM72 3U | $120,000.00 | Randwick | 1600m | Good 4 | Alysha Collett | 56.5kg | 1:35.97 | 2-2-6 | 8 |
| 3.2L | $9.50 |
| 3/11 | 26/11/2025 | 186 | BM64 | $42,000.00 | Wyong | 1300m | Good 4 | Keagan Latham | 61kg | 1:15.16 | 3-2-3 | 9 |
| 0.6L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wyong | 845m | Good | Alysha Collett | 50kg | 0:50.55 | - | 0 |
| 0.23L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 1200m | Good | Alysha Collett | 1:13.32 | - | 0 |
| 4.69L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Reece Jones
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 10 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on February 18 over 2140m, 4 len behind Stylebender carrying 55.5kg at $17. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 9 at Rosehill Bm78 on January 31 over 2000m, 7 len behind Willie Oppa carrying 52kg at $21. Strong contender on his best form.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 18/02/2026 | 18 | BM72 3U | $60,000.00 | Warwick Farm | 2140m | Good 4 | Reece Jones | 55.5kg | 2:12.36 | 6-6-4 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $17.00 |
| 7/9 | 31/01/2026 | 31 | BM78 3U | $160,000.00 | Rosehill | 2000m | Good 4 | Reece Jones | 52kg | 2:02.26 | 9-8-7 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $21.00 |
| 3/9 | 22/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 1200m | Soft | Reece Jones | 51kg | 1:14.63 | - | 0 |
| 1.76L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 31/12/2025 | 14 | BM68 3U | $42,000.00 | Gosford | 2100m | Good 4 | Reece Jones | 58kg | 2:10.00 | 9-9-2 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $14.00 |
| 7/12 | 17/12/2025 | 14 | BM64 3U | $60,000.00 | Warwick Farm | 2200m | Good 4 | Braith Nock | 59kg | 2:18.15 | 6-8-7 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $31.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/12/2025 | 17 | BM72 3U | $60,000.00 | Warwick Farm | 2400m | Good 4 | Reece Jones | 56.5kg | 2:28.78 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $18.00 |
| 1/9 | 16/11/2025 | 20 | BM64 3U | $42,000.00 | Wyong | 2100m | Good 4 | Reece Jones | 58kg | 2:09.76 | 8-7-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
| 10/10 | 26/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 1200m | Good | Angus Villiers | 1:13.32 | - | 0 |
| 6.83L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Andrew Gibbons
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Hawkesbury Prov Bm64 on February 19 over 2000m, neck behind Monty Be Quick with 58kg at $5.50. The race before that scored a big 7 len win at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cl1-Sw February 2 over 2200m in soft going defeating La Morra carrying 57kg at $3. Going very well and is the testing material.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 19/02/2026 | 17 | BM64 3U | $45,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 2000m | Good 4 | Andrew Gibbons | 58kg | 2:01.81 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 02/02/2026 | 17 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Newcastle | 2200m | Soft 6 | Andrew Gibbons | 57kg | 2:20.76 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $3.00 |
| 11/12 | 16/01/2026 | 21 | BM64 3U | $60,000.00 | Canterbury | 1900m | Soft 5 | Benjamin Osmond | 54kg | 1:56.61 | 6-3-11 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/12 | 26/12/2025 | 10 | CL1 3U | $42,000.00 | Newcastle | 2100m | Good 4 | Andrew Gibbons | 57kg | 2:10.86 | 2-2-3 | 12 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
| 2/7 | 16/12/2025 | 16 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Newcastle | 2100m | Soft 5 | Andrew Gibbons | 57kg | 2:12.90 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.4L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 30/11/2025 | 19 | CL1 3U | $42,000.00 | Newcastle | 1900m | Good 4 | Andrew Gibbons | 57kg | 1:58.07 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1200m | Good | Andrew Gibbons | 50kg | 1:13.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.49L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1000m | Good | Andrew Gibbons | 0:59.47 | - | 0 |
| 7.38L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Christian Reith
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 7th of 10 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on February 18 over 2140m, 6 len behind Stylebender with 52kg at $9. Before that 2nd in a small field at Scone Bm66 on January 29 over 2200m, 8 len behind Spenzalot carrying 60.5kg at $2.10. Worth forgiving back at the provincials.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 18/02/2026 | 20 | BM72 3U | $60,000.00 | Warwick Farm | 2140m | Good 4 | Siena Grima | 52kg | 2:12.36 | 8-9-7 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/01/2026 | 12 | BM66 3U | $27,000.00 | Scone | 2200m | Good 4 | Aaron Bullock | 60.5kg | 2:19.05 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 8.9L | $2.10 |
| 6/13 | 17/01/2026 | 26 | BM78 3U | $160,000.00 | Rosehill | 2400m | Heavy 8 | Olivia Chambers | 50kg | 2:34.71 | 12-9-6 | 11 |
| 5.4L | $26.00 |
| 2/9 | 22/12/2025 | 16 | BM66 3U | $27,000.00 | Tamworth | 2100m | Good 4 | Mikayla Weir | 60.5kg | 2:10.67 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $3.80 |
| 2/9 | 06/12/2025 | 21 | BM66 | $27,000.00 | Gunnedah | 1600m | Good 4 | Mikayla Weir | 59.5kg | 1:35.09 | 8-8-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 |
| 8/14 | 15/11/2025 | 19 | CL3 3U | $120,000.00 | Newcastle | 1600m | Good 4 | Jay Ford | 59kg | 1:37.46 | 12-12-8 | 10 |
| 5.2L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 13/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scone | 900m | Good | Ella Drew | 50kg | 0:53.09 | - | 0 |
| 3.28L | $0.00 |
| 3/3 | 12/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 950m | Soft | Mitch Stapleford | 0:58.62 | - | 0 |
| 4.83L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jean Van Overmeire
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 7 at Canberra Canb Cup Prev on February 20 over 2000m, 5 len behind Burgundy Girl carrying 56kg at $7.50. Before that second last in a small field at Kembla Grange Bm64 on January 28 over 2400m, 2 len behind Mr Fabulous carrying 57kg at $5.50. Dour stayer with each-way claims.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 20/02/2026 | 23 | OPEN | $40,500.00 | Canberra | 2000m | Good 4 | Chad Lever | 56kg | 2:03.33 | 2-4-6 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $7.50 |
| 5/6 | 28/01/2026 | 18 | BM64 3U | $42,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 2400m | Good 4 | Chad Lever | 57kg | 2:34.26 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 10/01/2026 | 22 | BM64 3U | $42,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 2400m | Good 4 | Chad Lever | 57kg | 2:33.62 | 5-4-2 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
| 7/10 | 19/12/2025 | 14 | BM72 3U | $60,000.00 | Canterbury | 1900m | Good 4 | Jean Van Overmeire | 54kg | 1:56.73 | 10-10-7 | 10 |
| 5.4L | $31.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/12/2025 | 16 | BM64 5U | $60,000.00 | Randwick-Kensington | 1800m | Good 4 | Siena Grima | 54.5kg | 1:50.08 | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $7.50 |
| 4/9 | 19/11/2025 | 15 | BM64 3U | $60,000.00 | Canterbury | 1900m | Good 4 | Jean Van Overmeire | 58kg | 1:56.81 | 6-7-4 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $101.00 |
| 1/5 | 01/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kembla Grange | 1150m | Good | Angus Villiers | 58.5kg | 1:08.64 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 08/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kembla Grange | 800m | Soft | Paul Zerafa | 59kg | 0:50.08 | - | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Andrew Calder
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 7 at Gosford Cl1 on February 11 over 1600m, 5 len behind Valiant Bomb carrying 55kg at $81. Last start raced on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Wyong Cl1-Sw on February 21 over 2125m, 0.7 len behind Meritage with 57kg at $11. Open to further improvement.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 21/02/2026 | 10 | CL1 3U | $42,000.00 | Wyong | 2125m | Good 4 | Andrew Calder | 57kg | 2:11.38 | 3-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.7L | $11.00 |
| 7/7 | 11/02/2026 | 118 | CL1 | $42,000.00 | Gosford | 1600m | Good 4 | Andrew Calder | 55kg | 1:37.72 | 5-6-7 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $81.00 |
| 8/9 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 1207m | Soft | Andrew Calder | 1:14.47 | - | 0 |
| 6.05L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 16/10/2025 | 7 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Goulburn | 2140m | Good 4 | Alysha Collett | 55kg | 2:13.71 | 6-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 09/10/2025 | 12 | CL1 3U | $27,000.00 | Orange | 2100m | Soft 6 | Andrew Calder | 55kg | 2:12.01 | 7-6-4 | 3 |
| 10.7L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 27/09/2025 | 14 | CL1 3U | $42,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 2000m | Good 3 | Andrew Calder | 55kg | 2:03.34 | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $71.00 |
| 5/8 | 13/09/2025 | 20 | MDN | $42,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1600m | Heavy 8 | Andrew Calder | 57kg | 1:41.14 | 7-7-5 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $101.00 |
| 6/9 | 25/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 1207m | Soft | Andrew Calder | 1:14.00 | - | 0 |
| 6.89L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jay Ford
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cl1-Sw on February 16 over 2100m, 6 len behind Pro Velocity with 59kg at $3.90. The run before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 9 at Taree Bm58 on January 30 over 2000m, slow going 0.6 len behind Miss Defy carrying 60.5kg at $3.80. Drops sharply in the weights and is a leading contender.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 16/02/2026 | 17 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Newcastle | 2100m | Good 4 | Shannen Llewellyn | 59kg | 2:11.15 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $3.90 |
| 2/9 | 30/01/2026 | 21 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Taree | 2000m | Soft 5 | Shannen Llewellyn | 60.5kg | 2:06.85 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.6L | $3.80 |
| 4/6 | 09/01/2026 | 14 | CL1 3U | $42,000.00 | Gosford | 2100m | Good 4 | Jay Ford | 59kg | 2:10.39 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.60 |
| 6/12 | 26/12/2025 | 16 | CL1 3U | $42,000.00 | Newcastle | 2100m | Good 4 | Shannen Llewellyn | 56kg | 2:10.86 | 4-3-6 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $31.00 |
| 6/6 | 10/12/2025 | 20 | BM64 | $50,000.00 | Wyong | 1600m | Good 4 | Kerrin Mcevoy | 56.5kg | 1:36.51 | 1-3-6 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/11/2025 | 123 | CL1 | $42,000.00 | Newcastle | 1400m | Good 4 | Jess Taylor | 56.5kg | 1:24.67 | 8-8-7 | 8 |
| 10.7L | $101.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wyong | 1200m | Good | Jay Ford | 53kg | 1:14.19 | - | 0 |
| 0.37L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1200m | Good | Jenny Duggan | 51kg | 1:13.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.57L | $0.00 |