6-10 Newcastle 11Sep26 1609MS $11,830 No NR Fr7 Joshua Gallagher $3, btn 13.3m, wnr Saint Crusader 0, 1:50.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (Fr7) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track beaten 13 m by Saint Crusader (1:50.80) on September 11 at $3. Before that, surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr3) over 2300m after showing early pace at Menangle was 3rd-5.52 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Quiet Storm (2:42.60) on September 5 at $18. Should be at peak fitness now and is well served by the inside draw.

5-9 Menangle 12Sep26 2300MS $30,600 No NR LR Fr6 Robert Morris $41, btn 31.5m, wnr Captains Knock 0, 1:51.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 2300m at Menangle beaten 30 m by Captains Knock (2:39.00) in LR on September 12 at $41. Before that, was well back in the run when 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 10th-26.91 beaten 14 m by Captains Knock (1:48.80) on September 5 at $51. Well placed and should get his chance from this draw.

5-10 Newcastle 11Sep26 1609MS $11,830 No NR Fr4 Jack Callaghan $41, btn 13.2m, wnr Saint Crusader 0, 1:50.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 13 m by Saint Crusader (1:50.80) on September 11 at $41. Before that, surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early pace at Penrith beaten 9 m by Grosso Naso (2:02.40) on September 3 at $7.50. Draws to be competitive.

6-9 Newcastle 11Sep26 1609MS $9,790 NR up to 70 Fr7 Mathew Neilson $151, btn 8m, wnr The Cid 0, 1:54.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 8 m by The Cid (1:54.10) on September 11 at $151. Before that was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr5) over 2030m at this track, beaten 16 m by Rudy Gee (2:24.70) on August 28 at $15. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.

1-9 Newcastle 24Jul26 2030MS $11,830 NR up to 80 Fr8 Seaton Grima $8, won by 0.2m, 2nd Whataboyjack 0, 1:54.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start won by a head when quickly away, (Fr8) at this track (2:24.90) beating Whataboyjack in on July 24 at $7.50 at the bell was leading 5.18. In-form and could measure up again.

7-10 Newcastle 11Sep26 1609MS $11,830 No NR Fr1 Vaughan Duncan $61, btn 15.2m, wnr Saint Crusader 0, 1:50.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 7th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 15 m by Saint Crusader (1:50.80) on September 11 at $61. Two runs back was well back in the run when 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 10 m by Happy Too Ya (1:52.70) on September 4 at $34. Not here.

3-9 Menangle 12Sep26 1609MS $20,400 NR up to 95 Fr9 Jason Grimson $10, btn 12.7m, wnr Springfield Affair 0, 1:49.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr9) over 1609m after showing early pace at Menangle, beaten 12 m by Springfield Affair (1:49.90) on September 12 at $10. Progressing well. One of the key runners.

8-9 Menangle 12Sep26 1609MS $20,400 NR up to 95 Fr3 Rickie Alchin $16, btn 23.5m, wnr Springfield Affair 0, 1:49.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 8th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early pace at Menangle beaten 23 m by Springfield Affair (1:49.90) on September 12 at $16. Two runs back 10th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early pace at Menangle was leading by 1.15 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Rocknroll Hammer (1:51.80) on August 22 at $1.75. Others preferred.