Newcastle Race 5 - Ascension Finance - Home Loan Specialist Mdn Plate
MAREMOTO (7) ran on stoutly to get up for third two back over 1400m at this track. Went forward last time and wasn't as strong at the end of 1500m at Muswellbrook. The mile shouldn't be a problem if ridden colder - can win if things go right. ROBBED BY ROB (3) stoked up before the corner then really found the line with gusto but missed in a photo over this course and distance last time. Great chance to go one better with a little added fitness this afternoon. NAMBI GHIMA (8) made significant progress last start at the second run of the prep, closing strongly to just miss the placings over 1400m at Kembla. Ran third at her only try at the mile. Should be peaking now at the third run back. SHARE OUR SECRET (4) has had plenty of chances. Good effort eight days ago over this distance at Gunnedah. Each-way hope in this better maiden. PRESUMPTUOUS GAL (9) is yet to place in four first-up runs so her failure when resuming over 1400m at Kembla last time is forgivable. Can improve sharply.

Jockey: Jeff Penza
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. At big odds at debut, 9th of 12 in a Mid 3yo Mdn at Kembla Grange on July 16 over 1200m, 9 len behind Stakeholder carrying 59kg at $31. Second-up 8th of 12 in a Mid Mdn-Sw at Kembla Grange on August 8 over 1400m, 5 len behind Green Winter carrying 59kg at $14. Wait until he shows something positive.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 08/08/2026 | 23 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1400m | Good 4 | Brodie Loy | 59kg | 1:24.82 | 12-9-8 | 12 |
| 5.0L | $14.00 |
| 9/12 | 16/07/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $45,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1200m | Good 4 | Jeff Penza | 59kg | 1:10.73 | 12-11-9 | 10 |
| 9.3L | $31.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Soft | Jeff Penza | 0:55.11 | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 19/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Soft | Jeff Penza | 0:55.21 | - | 0 |
| 3.14L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Olivia Chambers
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after three months ran second last of 9 in a 4yo+ Mdn-Sw at Hawkesbury on August 11 over 1300m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Farfetched with 57kg at $151. Previously second-up ran second last of 11 in a Mid Mdn at this track on April 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Lawless Lucy carrying 58kg at $151. Can do much better this time with the run under his belt.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 11/08/2026 | 96 | MDN 4U | $42,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1300m | Soft 5 | Olivia Chambers | 57kg | 1:17.53 | 9-9-8 | 7 |
| 8.4L | $151.00 |
| 6/9 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1000m | Good | Olivia Chambers | 1:01.77 | - | 0 |
| 3.06L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 07/05/2026 | 14 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Wyong | 1600m | Good 4 | Mollie Fitzgerald | 56kg | 1:37.96 | 4-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $51.00 |
| 10/11 | 23/04/2026 | 14 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Newcastle | 1400m | Soft 5 | Jess Taylor | 58kg | 1:24.73 | 11-11-10 | 11 |
| 7.9L | $151.00 |
| 9/13 | 09/04/2026 | - | MDN | $45,000.00 | Gosford | 1200m | Good 4 | Jess Taylor | 59kg | 1:10.42 | 11-11-9 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $61.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 1000m | Good | Anna Roper | 1:01.22 | - | 0 |
| 6.14L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Grant Buckley
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 in a Prov Mdn at Kembla Grange on July 25 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Sonnig with 55kg at $31. Second run from a spell 2nd in a small field in a Mid Mdn at this track on August 13 over 1600m, nose behind Gold Globe carrying 55.5kg at $16. Further improvement to come and shapes as one of the key chances.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 13/08/2026 | 19 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Newcastle | 1600m | Good 4 | Grant Buckley | 55.5kg | 1:38.22 | 6-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $16.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/07/2026 | 124 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1500m | Good 4 | Mikayla Weir | 55kg | 1:31.29 | 7-7-4 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $31.00 |
| 6/6 | 08/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wyong | 1000m | Heavy | Lee Magorrian | 1:02.76 | - | 0 |
| 6.65L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 23/03/2026 | 20 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Newcastle | 2100m | Soft 6 | Grant Buckley | 55kg | 2:13.44 | 7-6-9 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/03/2026 | 22 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Taree | 1600m | Soft 6 | Grant Buckley | 58.5kg | 1:40.58 | 6-5-3 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 09/02/2026 | 15 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Muswellbrook | 1500m | Heavy 8 | Grant Buckley | 55kg | 1:32.74 | 6-6-3 | 5 |
| 7.7L | $14.00 |
| 6/9 | 25/01/2026 | 23 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Wyong | 1350m | Good 4 | Anna Roper | 55kg | 1:18.77 | 9-6-6 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $61.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wyong | 845m | Good | Mitch Stapleford | 0:51.84 | - | 0 |
| 3.53L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Andrew Gibbons
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 12 in a Cl1-Sw at Gunnedah on August 14 over 1600m, slow going 0.8 len behind Risk Assessment carrying 57.5kg at $12. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 in a Ctry Mdn-Sw at Quirindi on August 4 over 1450m, 3.5 len behind Luke Skywalker with 59kg at $3.40. Not far away last time and is in the mix despite a step up to provincial level.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 14/08/2026 | 10 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Gunnedah | 1600m | Soft 6 | Kody Nestor | 57.5kg | 1:38.70 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/08/2026 | 15 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Quirindi | 1450m | Good 4 | Kody Nestor | 59kg | 1:27.86 | 5-3-2 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $3.40 |
| 5/8 | 20/07/2026 | 13 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Gunnedah | 1400m | Good 4 | Kody Nestor | 59kg | 1:23.45 | 7-5-5 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 07/07/2026 | 140 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Muswellbrook | 1280m | Soft 7 | Andrew Gibbons | 59kg | 1:17.98 | 7-6-4 | 8 |
| 2.7L | $20.00 |
| 9/10 | 17/02/2026 | 11 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Queanbeyan | 2000m | Good 4 | Robyn Freeman | 56.5kg | 2:03.23 | 3-5-9 | 9 |
| 7.9L | $31.00 |
| 8/11 | 06/02/2026 | 27 | CL1 | $22,000.00 | Canberra | 2000m | Good 4 | Ellen Hennessy | 56.5kg | 2:02.49 | 2-2-8 | 2 |
| 18.4L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 900m | Soft | Logan Mcneil | 0:55.52 | - | 0 |
| 5.15L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Lee Magorrian
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run got back early 8th of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Hawkesbury on August 11 over 1500m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Rapid Revenue with 59kg at $71. The start before that 3rd of 9 in a Super Mdn-Sw at Illawarra Grange on July 30 over 1450m, 2.75 len behind Overshadow with 59kg at $41. Not showing enough at this stage.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 11/08/2026 | 12 | MDN | $42,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1500m | Soft 5 | Lee Magorrian | 59kg | 1:30.62 | 9-10-8 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $71.00 |
| 3/9 | 30/07/2026 | 12 | MDN | $60,000.00 | Illawarra Grange | 1450m | Good 4 | Lee Magorrian | 59kg | 1:27.37 | 8-8-3 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/07/2026 | 70 | MDN 23 | $42,000.00 | Gosford | 1600m | Heavy 9 | Ellen Hennessy | 58.5kg | 1:42.69 | 1-1-7 | 5 |
| 9.4L | $4.80 |
| 6/10 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 1202m | Soft | Ellen Hennessy | 1:15.15 | - | 0 |
| 3.32L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1400m | Good 4 | Andrew Calder | 59kg | 1:24.70 | 1-1-5 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $7.50 |
| 9/9 | 25/04/2026 | 11 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Bathurst | 1400m | Soft 5 | Grant Buckley | 58.5kg | 1:22.19 | 5-6-9 | 9 |
| 8.9L | $10.00 |
| 5/11 | 14/04/2026 | 138 | MDN | $42,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1400m | Good 4 | Grant Buckley | 58.5kg | 1:23.73 | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $31.00 |
| 4/10 | 02/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 1030m | Good | Ellen Hennessy | 1:02.00 | - | 0 |
| 3.47L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Aaron Bullock
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd of 8 in a Mdn-Sw at Muswellbrook on August 9 over 1500m, 0.7 len behind Magic Merlin carrying 57kg at $71. Before that from last on the turn 5th of 7 in a Mdn-Sw at Muswellbrook on July 26 over 1750m, 4 len behind Gemtiki with 57kg at $13. Not far from the winner last time but this is a tougher assignment.
Last Starts 11 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 | 09/08/2026 | 14 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Muswellbrook | 1500m | Good 4 | Mikayla Weir | 57kg | 1:29.73 | 7-7-2 | 8 |
| 0.7L | $71.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/07/2026 | 19 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Muswellbrook | 1750m | Good 4 | Mikayla Weir | 57kg | 1:46.04 | 7-7-5 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 07/07/2026 | 11 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Muswellbrook | 1450m | Soft 7 | Mikayla Weir | 55.5kg | 1:29.02 | 8-7-6 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $6.50 |
| 10/14 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Tamworth | 1400m | Soft 5 | Mikayla Weir | 57kg | 1:23.53 | 10-9-10 | 8 |
| 4.6L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/06/2026 | 12 | MDN FM | $27,200.00 | Muswellbrook | 1280m | Soft 7 | Braith Nock | 58kg | 1:20.36 | 7-4-4 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $17.00 |
| 7/9 | 31/05/2026 | 149 | MDN 3U | $30,000.00 | Scone | 900m | Heavy 8 | Daniel Northey | 57kg | 0:53.44 | 8-8-7 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $61.00 |
| 5/6 | 06/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Muswellbrook | 1000m | Soft | Daniel Northey | 1:01.92 | - | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 17/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Muswellbrook | 800m | Good | Shannen Llewellyn | 0:46.59 | - | 0 |
| 7.46L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Rory Hutchings
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 in a Mdn-Sw at Muswellbrook on August 9 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Magic Merlin with 57kg at $3.10. The start before that 3rd of 9 in a Super Mdn-Sw at this track on August 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Zonkstar with 57kg at $9. Very fit mare who should enjoy getting out to the mile for the first time.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 09/08/2026 | 8 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Muswellbrook | 1500m | Good 4 | Adam Farragher | 57kg | 1:29.73 | 2-3-6 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $3.10 |
| 3/9 | 01/08/2026 | 18 | MDN | $60,000.00 | Newcastle | 1400m | Soft 5 | Adam Farragher | 57kg | 1:25.14 | 5-7-3 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $9.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/07/2026 | 302 | MDN FM | $42,000.00 | Newcastle | 1250m | Soft 5 | Adam Farragher | 58kg | 1:15.94 | 5-3-4 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scone | 1000m | Heavy | Adam Farragher | 1:01.09 | - | 0 |
| 0.77L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scone | 1000m | Good | Braith Nock | 0:59.21 | - | 0 |
| 3.39L | $0.00 | |
| 7/12 | 15/09/2025 | - | MDN | $27,000.00 | Muswellbrook | 1280m | Good 4 | Louise Day | 56kg | 1:14.71 | 11-12-7 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Mitchell Bell
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming ran second last in a small field in a Mdn at Goulburn on July 17 over 1300m, slow going 3 len behind Peace Bird carrying 55kg at $14. Second run from a spell 4th of 12 in a Mid Mdn-Sw at Kembla Grange on August 8 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Green Winter carrying 57kg at $12. Placed at her only try at the mile - ready to find peak form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 08/08/2026 | 22 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1400m | Good 4 | Mitchell Bell | 57kg | 1:24.82 | 8-8-4 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/07/2026 | 374 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Goulburn | 1300m | Soft 6 | Jess Taylor | 55kg | 1:18.70 | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 3.2L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 796m | Soft | Jess Taylor | 0:47.86 | - | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 26/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 815m | Heavy | Adam Hyeronimus | 0:49.47 | - | 0 |
| 3.05L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 08/07/2025 | 17 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Goulburn | 1600m | Heavy 9 | Jess Taylor | 57kg | 1:42.23 | 7-5-2 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/06/2025 | 144 | MDN | $60,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1400m | Good 4 | Andrew Calder | 57kg | 1:24.93 | 8-8-6 | 6 |
| 4.2L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/01/2025 | 16 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Goulburn | 1500m | Good 4 | Heavelon Van Der Hoven | 55.5kg | 1:28.68 | 10-10-6 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $4.40 |
| 4/7 | 12/01/2025 | 23 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Nowra | 1400m | Heavy 8 | Heavelon Van Der Hoven | 55.5kg | 1:25.80 | 7-6-4 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Jean Van Overmeire
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last run 10th of 12 in a Mid Mdn-Sw at Kembla Grange on August 8 over 1400m, 8 len behind Green Winter carrying 57kg at $15. At only start last preparation ran second last of 7 in a 3yo F Mdn-Sw at Warwick Farm on June 3 over 1300m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Beneath The Rock carrying 56kg at $61. Improved sharply at the only other second-up run so worth another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 08/08/2026 | 66 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1400m | Good 4 | Louise Day | 57kg | 1:24.82 | 7-7-10 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 24/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 1030m | Soft | Alysha Collett | 1:03.07 | - | 0 |
| 5.59L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 03/06/2026 | 178 | MDN F 3 | $60,000.00 | Warwick Farm | 1300m | Soft 7 | Jay Ford | 56kg | 1:18.07 | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $61.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 1212m | Heavy | Jay Ford | 1:16.83 | - | 0 |
| 2.41L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 07/12/2025 | 20 | MDN | $42,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1600m | Good 4 | Jean Van Overmeire | 55.5kg | 1:37.19 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 17/11/2025 | 16 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Nowra | 1600m | Good 4 | Alysha Collett | 55.5kg | 1:37.69 | 5-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.90 |
| 6/8 | 01/11/2025 | 246 | MDN FM | $42,000.00 | Newcastle | 1300m | Soft 6 | Louise Day | 56.5kg | 1:19.48 | 6-5-6 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $61.00 |
| 10/10 | 28/02/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $60,000.00 | Canterbury | 1100m | Good 4 | Reece Jones | 55kg | 1:04.14 | 9-10-10 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Louise Day
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming came from midfield; 2nd of 9 in a Mdn-Sw at Tamworth on July 17 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Not Mee with 57kg at $18. Last start 6th of 14 in a Mdn-Sw at Scone on July 31 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Courthezon carrying 57kg at $81. Looks tested again.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Scone | 1300m | Good 4 | Donovan Dillon | 57kg | 1:17.44 | 7-8-6 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $81.00 |
| 2/9 | 17/07/2026 | 102 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Tamworth | 1200m | Good 4 | Donovan Dillon | 57kg | 1:10.61 | 5-5-2 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $18.00 |
| 6/6 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scone | 1000m | Heavy | Rory Hutchings | 1:01.09 | - | 0 |
| 10.15L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 06/04/2026 | 30 | MDN 2U | $11,000.00 | Augathella | 1300m | Soft | Kayla Barker | 56.5kg | 1:17.65 | 2-2 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | MDN 2U | $11,000.00 | Wandoan | 900m | Fast 2 | Madeleine Wishart | 57.5kg | 0:51.56 | - | 1 |
| 0.4L | $3.60 |
| 3/6 | 28/02/2026 | 6 | MDN 2U | $11,000.00 | Taroom | 1200m | Good | Chelsea Francis | 54.5kg | 1:11.43 | 1-1 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 22/02/2026 | 71 | MDN 2U | $10,000.00 | Roma | 1000m | Good | Matthew Gray | 58.5kg | 0:58.33 | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 840m | Heavy | Samantha Collett | 0:52.04 | - | 1 |
| 7.25L | $0.00 |