Trots ST Newcastle

2-10 Penrith 08Oct26 1720MS $6,940 NR up to 53 Fr1 Seaton Grima $2, btn 0.2m, wnr Shevchenko 0, 1:57.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing third after a quick start, behind My Ultimate Buddha at Penrith over 1720m on October 1 at $1.08. Then a handy effort when a close second after showing early speed, behind Shevchenko at Penrith over 1720m on October 8 at $1.50. Ready to take the next step.

4-9 Newcastle 12Oct26 1609MS $6,940 NR up to 54 Fr5 Jemma Coney $31, btn 6.5m, wnr Smokescreen 0, 1:53.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th-12.62 beaten 6 m by Smokescreen (1:53.50) on October 12 at $31. Before that, was well back in the run when 9th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 10th-20.3 beaten 15 m by Never Know Blaze (1:55.70) on October 7. Has ability and can do much better.

8-10 Newcastle 07Oct26 1609MS $6,940 NR up to 52 Fr5 Jorja Daskalovski btn 24.1m, wnr Krusty Krunch 0, 1:54.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 24 m by Krusty Krunch (1:54.20) on October 7. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track was 2nd-0.43 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Karaoke King (1:53.00) in 4yo+ on September 18 at $3.50. Better than the last run so worth another chance.

3-9 Newcastle 12Oct26 1609MS $6,940 NR up to 54 Fr3 Dale Spencer $4, btn 3.3m, wnr Smokescreen 0, 1:53.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into third after being driven well back, behind Krusty Krunch at this track over 1609m on October 7. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Smokescreen at this track over 1609m on October 12 at $4.33. Hard to beat.

8-9 Menangle 30Sep26 1609SS Trial Fr6 Joshua Gallagher btn 35.5m, wnr WANTED POSTER 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last time out, 8th (Fr3) over 1980m after showing early speed at Tamworth, beaten 60 m by Im Lord Tommy (2:23.90) on August 20 at $26. Before that 10th (Fr1) over 1980m after showing early speed at Tamworth beaten 90 m by Cote Dazur (2:26.40) on August 6 at $4. Must improve sharply.

7-9 Newcastle 12Oct26 1609MS $6,940 NR up to 54 Fr6 Michael Formosa $9, btn 9.8m, wnr Smokescreen 0, 1:53.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced during the early and middle stages.

Last start 7th (Fr6) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track was 2nd-1.98 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Smokescreen (1:53.50) on October 12 at $8.50. Before that, 5th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track was 6th-13.71 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Double Lines (1:56.20) on October 7. This looks a nice race.

5-10 Newcastle 07Oct26 1609MS $6,940 NR up to 52 Fr7 Cooper Griffiths btn 18.3m, wnr Krusty Krunch 0, 1:54.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up for clear running in the early stages of the run to the finish.

Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track was 8th-17.61 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Krusty Krunch (1:54.20) on October 7. Two runs back 4th (Fr5) over 1609m after racing wide at this track was 6th-12.43 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Bolero (1:55.20) on October 2 at $51. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.

6-10 Menangle 13Oct26 1609MS $10,000 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 3U Fr7 Grace Panella $51, btn 15.5m, wnr On Dasher 0, 1:52.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at Menangle was 8th-17.63 at the bell, beaten 15 m by On Dasher (1:52.20) in 3yo+ on October 13 at $51. At his previous start good run when 2nd (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-8.31 beaten 4 m by Krusty Krunch (1:54.20) on October 7. Great chance to bounce back.

8-8 Tamworth 08Oct26 1980MS $9,790 NR up to 62 Fr3 Cooper James $101, btn 28.3m, wnr Racing Paula 0, 1:59.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Pulled hard during the early and middle stages.

Didn't do much at the last run, 8th (Fr3) over 1980m at Tamworth, beaten 30 m by Racing Paula (2:27.10) on October 8 at $101. Before that 9th (Sr1) over 1609m at Tamworth beaten 22 m by Rainbow Jet (1:56.30) on October 1 at $17. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.