Newcastle Race 3 - Penny Bakery Hcp
Former course and distance winner GOLDEN HAVANA (2) responded favourably to a first time visor when finishing third in a 1000m contest here two weeks ago. Feared attempting this easier looking contest. STAR NOIR (1) remains unexposed on the all-weather after just one outing when disappointing at Beverley beginning of May. More required but worth giving another chance especially if supported. PIVOTAL TERMS (5) struggled when raised in trip at Ripon tackling a 1200m event two weeks ago. Must bounce back on this surface down in trip. MYSTICAL LAND (6) remains a maiden after eleven starts. Needs a personal best.

Jockey: Joanna Mason
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months 7th of 14 at Beverley on May 4 over 1000m, 6 len behind Alfa Duplicate with 57.5kg at $8. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Hamilton Park on August 12 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Go Vince Go carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Will take a lot from that run and looks tough to beat.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 04/05/2026 | 163 | HCP 3 | $18,150.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Soft | Billy Garritty | 57.5kg | 1:01.67 | - | 9 |
| 6.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 22/11/2025 | 25 | NSY HCP 2 | $15,250.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Billy Garritty | 58.5kg | 1:00.20 | 2-2-4 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/10/2025 | 42 | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1005m | Soft | Billy Garritty | 59.5kg | 1:02.67 | 2-3-3 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 16/09/2025 | 35 | NOV 2 | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 1005m | Good | Billy Garritty | 58.5kg | 0:57.55 | 4-4-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 12/08/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1207m | Good Soft | Billy Garritty | 59.5kg | 1:10.99 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 29/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $13,610.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | Billy Garritty | 60.5kg | 1:02.28 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Sean Kirrane
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 11 at this track on April 20 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Enter Sandman carrying 60kg at $13. Second-up 3rd of 12 at this track on May 19 over 1000m, 4 len behind Houndhill with 61kg at $8. Fitter now and making headway. Sure to prove hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 19/05/2026 | 29 | HCP 3 | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Connor Beasley | 61kg | 0:59.34 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
| 4/11 | 20/04/2026 | 79 | HCP 3 | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Connor Beasley | 60kg | 0:59.21 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 31/01/2026 | 46 | HCP 3 | $13,060.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 60kg | 1:12.72 | 6-5-7 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $26.00 |
| 1/5 | 16/12/2025 | 22 | NSY HCP 2 | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 61kg | 1:01.95 | 4-5-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |
| 5/6 | 24/11/2025 | 17 | NSY HCP 2 | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 60.5kg | 1:00.61 | 2-2-5 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 8/8 | 07/11/2025 | 24 | NSY HCP 2 | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 61kg | 1:13.75 | 4-4-8 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/10/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $12,550.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Mark Winn | 60.5kg | 0:59.42 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $81.00 |
| 4/5 | 22/09/2025 | 44 | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1207m | Soft | Connor Beasley | 58.5kg | 1:13.39 | 1-3-4 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 09/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $14,760.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 60.5kg | 1:16.17 | 9-9-8 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $12.00 |

Jockey: C J Whiteley
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at this track December 5 over 1200m, 8 len behind Brave Traveller with 61kg at $9. On debut 11th of 13 at this track August 1 over 1200m, 15 len behind Advertised carrying 60.5kg at $41. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
Last Starts 179 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 | 05/12/2025 | 13 | NSY HCP 2 | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 61kg | 1:13.70 | 2-6-8 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $9.00 |
| 6/7 | 22/11/2025 | 24 | NSY HCP 2 | $15,250.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Tom Eaves | 57kg | 1:00.20 | 4-7-6 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 29/10/2025 | 28 | NSY HCP 2 | $16,330.00 | Nottingham | 1005m | Soft | David Nolan | 60kg | 1:02.76 | 5-4-5 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/4 | 01/10/2025 | 23 | HCP APP NSY 2 | $14,760.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1005m | Soft | Oisin Mcsweeney | 58kg | 1:01.36 | 4-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/13 | 08/09/2025 | 24 | NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | NS | David Nolan | 60.5kg | 1:02.32 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $126.00 |
| 12/15 | 15/08/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $16,610.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good Firm | David Nolan | 60.5kg | 1:11.67 | 2-6-12 | 9 |
| 11.8L | $126.00 |
| 11/13 | 01/08/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Connor Beasley | 60.5kg | 1:14.81 | 10-8-11 | 10 |
| 15.5L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Barry Mchugh
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at Wolverhampton on May 18 over 1400m, 8 len behind Espona Bay with 57.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Pontefract on September 25 over 1200m, 5 len behind Spanish Waltz carrying 60.5kg at $29. Hard to recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 18/05/2026 | 195 | HCP 3 | $13,800.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Silvestre De Sousa | 57.5kg | 1:28.60 | - | 10 |
| 8.0L | $9.50 |
| 5/15 | 04/11/2025 | 40 | NOV 2 | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Good | Tom Eaves | 59kg | 1:10.29 | 3-4-5 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $41.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/09/2025 | 31 | MDN 2 | $14,760.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good Soft | Tom Eaves | 60.5kg | 1:19.96 | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $29.00 |
| 7/9 | 25/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $16,340.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 59.5kg | 1:11.61 | 9-4-7 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $12.00 |

Jockey: A Mullen
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 9 at Ripon on May 17 over 1200m, 4 len behind Gunalt Wavelength carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. Before that 4th of 7 at Musselburgh on April 29 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Fille Unique with 56kg at $4. Strong contender on her best form.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 17/05/2026 | 18 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | Andrew Mullen | 60.5kg | 1:11.37 | - | 7 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 29/04/2026 | 16 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Musselburgh | 1005m | Good | Andrew Mullen | 56kg | 0:59.80 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/13 | 13/04/2026 | 23 | HCP 3 | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 56.5kg | 1:12.10 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/03/2026 | 16 | HCP 3 | $15,250.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 56.5kg | 1:13.29 | - | 4 |
| 11.8L | $17.00 |
| 7/11 | 05/03/2026 | 27 | HCP 3 | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 57.5kg | 1:12.54 | - | 2 |
| 9.3L | $34.00 |
| 8/11 | 06/02/2026 | 58 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Mohammed Tabti | 58.5kg | 1:29.35 | 2-3-8 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $19.00 |
| 7/14 | 10/12/2025 | 12 | NSY HCP 2 | $21,840.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Luke Mcateer | 60.5kg | 1:13.81 | - | 3 |
| 4.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/10 | 28/11/2025 | 21 | CLM 2 | $18,910.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Luke Mcateer | 57kg | 1:26.51 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $34.00 |
| 6/12 | 07/11/2025 | 58 | MDN F 2 | $34,040.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | G F Carroll | 58kg | 1:26.25 | - | 2 |
| 9.5L | $34.00 |
| 11/14 | 10/09/2025 | 17 | SELL 2 | $52,440.00 | Cork | 1207m | YS | W J Lee | 59kg | 1:13.00 | - | 8 |
| 15.0L | $13.00 |
| 7/12 | 24/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1207m | Good | G F Carroll | 58kg | 1:14.16 | - | 8 |
| 5.3L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Rhys Elliott
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 12 at this track on May 19 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Houndhill carrying 57.5kg at $12. The race before that 6th of 8 at Redcar on April 20 over 1200m, 7 len behind Watchdog with 58kg at $9.50. Sure to be thereabouts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 19/05/2026 | 29 | HCP 3 | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 57.5kg | 0:59.34 | - | 8 |
| 5.3L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/04/2026 | 13 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Good Firm | Mark Winn | 58kg | 1:11.28 | - | 5 |
| 7.0L | $9.50 |
| 12/14 | 07/04/2026 | 26 | HCP 3 | $11,800.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good Soft | Connor Beasley | 61kg | 1:19.92 | - | 8 |
| 26.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 12/03/2026 | 26 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 60.5kg | 1:01.26 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/02/2026 | 23 | HCP F 3 | $13,060.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | NS | Sean Kirrane | 61kg | 1:00.36 | 2-1-5 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/7 | 22/01/2026 | 37 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 61kg | 0:59.20 | 2-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/5 | 16/12/2025 | 11 | NSY HCP 2 | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Mark Winn | 61kg | 1:01.95 | 2-2-4 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.25 |
| 4/9 | 05/12/2025 | 13 | NSY HCP 2 | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Mark Winn | 60kg | 1:13.70 | 1-3-4 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 22/11/2025 | 77 | NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Tom Eaves | 59.5kg | 1:13.48 | 1-2-6 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $67.00 |
| 14/16 | 06/09/2025 | 33 | NOV 2 | $55,350.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 58kg | 1:11.61 | 12-11-14 | 15 |
| 19.5L | $34.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/08/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Carlisle | 1207m | Good | Connor Beasley | 58kg | 1:14.24 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $21.00 |