Trots ST Newcastle

4-9 Menangle 20Oct26 1609MS $10,000 NR up to 64 Fr9 Blake Hughes $41, btn 37.4m, wnr Showmethetanlines 0, 1:50.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr9) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 35 m by Showmethetanlines (1:50.90) on October 20 at $41. Before that was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 9th-24.72 beaten 16 m by Lexus Lou (1:51.30) on October 13 at $51. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.

8-10 Newcastle 23Oct26 2030MS $9,790 NR up to 62 Fr6 Jorja Daskalovski $5, btn 17.5m, wnr Silent Fears 0, 1:56.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Well beaten last start by Silent Fears, a rival who he faces again; was restrained, when 17 metres eighth at this track over 2030m in a race on October 23. Looking to others.

2-10 Newcastle 16Oct26 1609MS $11,830 NR up to 80 Fr2 Robert Morris $2, btn 2m, wnr Ohoka Cobra 0, 1:53.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up for a considerable distance in the early part of the home straight, then had to be steadied and shifted to the outside of Ohoka Cobra near the 100m to be driven forward.

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 2 m second behind Ohoka Cobra at this track over 1609m last start. Before that was beaten 4.5 metres third at Penrith over 1720m same class on October 8. Draws well and looks ready to win.

7-10 Newcastle 16Oct26 1609MS $11,830 NR up to 80 Sr2 Mason Bigeni $51, btn 11.5m, wnr Ohoka Cobra 0, 1:53.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 7th (Sr2) over 1609m at this track was 9th-19.29 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Ohoka Cobra (1:53.40) on October 16 at $51. At the run before 6th (Sr4) over 1720m at Penrith was 6th-7.51 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Bev The Goat (2:01.50) on October 8 at $19. Can be in the finish if he finds his best.

1-7 Penrith 12Oct26 1720SS Trial Fr4 Seaton Grima won by 7.5m, 2nd EYEKNOW 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Lacklustre performance first-up beaten 30 m ninth behind Michaywey at Riverina Paceway over 1740m in a on September 25. In a new yard and has won a trial so can measure up.

2-9 Newcastle 16Oct26 1609MS $11,830 NR up to 70 Fr6 Jack Callaghan $21, btn 3.8m, wnr Nugget Rogers 0, 1:54.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4 m second behind Nugget Rogers at this track over 1609m last start. Before that was beaten a head second again at this track same class on October 2. Can make his presence felt.

1-10 Penrith 08Oct26 1720MS $9,790 NR up to 63 Fr1 Vaughan Duncan $2, won by 0.1m, 2nd Kairaki Delight 0, 1:53.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by a nose as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at Penrith (2:01.50) beating Kairaki Delight in on October 8 at $2.40 at the bell was 2nd-4.1. Place hope.

6-10 Newcastle 16Oct26 1609MS $11,830 NR up to 80 Fr4 Jack Callaghan $31, btn 10.9m, wnr Ohoka Cobra 0, 1:53.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 8th-15.46 beaten 10 m by Ohoka Cobra (1:53.40) on October 16 at $31. Two runs back was well back in the run when 5th (Fr7) over 2300m at Menangle, at the bell was 2nd-2.08 beaten 14 m by Forever Onthe Punt (2:46.10) in 4yo+ on October 3 at $51. Hard to make a case.

1-10 Newcastle 23Oct26 2030MS $9,790 NR up to 62 Sr1 Michael Formosa $4, won by 9.6m, 2nd Kasbah 0, 1:56.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start posted a big 9 m win (Sr1) at this track (2:26.70) beating Kasbah in on October 23 at $3.90. In form and could take this next step.

6-7 Penrith 12Oct26 1720SS Trial Fr5 Nathan Xuereb btn 23.3m, wnr SWEETHEART BART 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Resuming after a spell of seven months. Finished off last preparation recording by 4.5 m as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr7) held up early, at Gloucester Park (2:35.00) beating Lillie Queen in 4yo+ on March 20 at $3.50 at the bell was 2nd-1.7m 2WNC. First-up record is strong, including two wins, so could measure up for the new yard.