Newcastle Race 2 - Bonvilla Estate Wines Pace
DEPASSANT (6) recorded a third successive placing when 3.2 metres from the winner in second from a similar draw at Goulburn last week. Should be at peak fitness now and the hoof is on the till. Leading hope. NEED ME SOME SUGAR (1) has been racing at Menangle of late and has been coming from wider barriers but was runner-up the last time she started on the pegs last month. She can take advantage of that draw. SIYA NZ (2) will be fitter for a couple of starts off a spell and draws well so could show more. SASSY MIA (3) was midfield from the back row when resuming. Fitter and should not have any excuses from a more favourable draw.

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Has struggled of late. Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 22 m by Calzaghe (1:53.80) in 3yo+ WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 on December 8 at $31. The run before 9th (Fr5) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 35 m by Kiss Me Mini (1:53.20) in 3yo+ WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 on December 1 at $10. Draws for a strong showing.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 08/12/2025 | 7 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:53.8 | 7 |
| 22.8L | $31.00 |
| 9/10 | 01/12/2025 | 7 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:53.2 | 5 |
| 35.4L | $10.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/11/2025 | 7 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:54.0 | 7 |
| 26.8L | $4.40 |
| 2/10 | 17/11/2025 | 115 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $13.00 |
| 6/6 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | C R Judd | 0 |
| 25.9L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 22L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 25/07/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:55.3 | 7 |
| 79.1L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/07/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | J D Lamb | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 34.9L | $41.00 |

Driver: Andrew Bourke
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts have been modest. Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track was 5th-8.33 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Howitis (1:59.70) in MAIDEN on November 28 at $14. The run previous was well back in the run when 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 9th-13.61 beaten 12 m by Be Good Benny (1:55.80) in NR 40 to 41 on November 18 at $101. Fitter and draws well so expecting a much better run this time.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 28/11/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Andrew Bourke | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $14.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/11/2025 | 312 | NR 40 to 41 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Andrew Bourke | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 12.9L | $101.00 |
| 3/4 | 22/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Andrew Bourke | 0 |
| 26L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 01/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Andrew Bourke | 0 |
| 18.2L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 10/01/2025 | 13 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Bourke | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 54.9L | $19.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/12/2024 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 1646m | Neutral | Andrew Bourke | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 29.0L | $81.00 |
| 7/10 | 20/12/2024 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 1646m | Fast | Andrew Bourke | 2:00.8 | 3 |
| 14.0L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 13/12/2024 | 35 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Andrew Bourke | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $19.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr2) over 1770m at Canberra, beaten 45 m by Movintohellandback (2:11.80) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on November 30 at $5.50. Two runs back was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 1710m after racing wide at Goulburn, beaten 55 m by Bubba Nay (2:03.10) in MAIDEN on February 2 at $23. Nicely drawn and could be ready to show more.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 30/11/2025 | 301 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | Harrison Ross | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 44.7L | $5.50 |
| 3/5 | 20/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Harrison Ross | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 02/02/2025 | 62 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | Harrison Ross | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 57.4L | $23.00 |
| 1/4 | 23/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Harrison Ross | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 0/10 | 02/12/2024 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | Harrison Ross | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 99.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/11/2024 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | Harrison Ross | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 19.7L | $12.00 |
| 8/9 | 03/11/2024 | - | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 2170m | Neutral | B L McDonough | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 11.7L | $18.00 |

Driver: Zara Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr5) over 1770m at Canberra beaten 65 m by Movintohellandback (2:11.80) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on November 30 at $101. Two runs back 5th (Fr2) over 1770m at Canberra was 3rd-5.8 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Syncopated Shuffle (2:14.20) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on November 16 at $21. Hard to have.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 30/11/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | Scott Osmond | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 64.3L | $101.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/11/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | Scott Osmond | 2:02.0 | 2 |
| 17.2L | $21.00 |
| 9/10 | 09/11/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 2170m | Neutral | Taylah Osmond | 2:01.4 | 2 |
| 52.8L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 03/11/2025 | 136 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | Taylah Osmond | 2:00.8 | 6 |
| 32.4L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Glenn McElhinney | 0 |
| 37L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 20/06/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 33.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/06/2025 | 51 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | Declan Murphy | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $4.00 |
| 8/10 | 04/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 40.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grace Panella
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 1609m at Tamworth was 7th-10.2 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Scattershot (2:01.10) in MAIDEN on December 11 at $4.20. Before that, 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Wamboyne Machete (1:56.70) in 3yo 2 WINs on November 28 at $13. Do not dismiss.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 11/12/2025 | 13 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 16.9L | $4.20 |
| 7/7 | 28/11/2025 | 10 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jemma Coney | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 29.4L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/11/2025 | 5 | NR 43 to 44 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 9.7L | $23.00 |
| 7/10 | 13/11/2025 | 125 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Bevan Pringle | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 55.1L | $16.00 |
| 1/5 | 05/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | C D R Carroll | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 11/07/2025 | 7 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 18.4L | $71.00 |
| 3/10 | 04/07/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Zac Carroll | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 15.6L | $26.00 |
| 2/4 | 04/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | C D R Carroll | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glenn McElhinney
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into second after a quick start, behind Real Temptation at Goulburn over 1710m in a MAIDEN on November 25 at $26. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing second behind Whitbys Delight at Goulburn over 1710m in a 0-1 WIN on December 9 at $7.50. Could break through.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 09/12/2025 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Glenn McElhinney | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 3.2L | $7.50 |
| 1/7 | 03/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J J Sharp | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 25/11/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | Glenn McElhinney | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 21.5L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/11/2025 | 16 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Glenn McElhinney | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $7.00 |
| 7/9 | 29/10/2025 | 107 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Glenn McElhinney | 1:58.2 | 7 |
| 14.8L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Glenn McElhinney | 0 |
| 9.4L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 14/07/2025 | 17 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Glenn McElhinney | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 29.2L | $101.00 |
| 4/10 | 27/06/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Glenn McElhinney | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $23.00 |

Driver: Joshua Osborn
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 2.75 m (Sr2) at Tamworth (2:01.10) beating Our Ultimate May in MAIDEN on December 11 at $12 at the bell was leading 1.6. Draws wide but has found winning form now.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 11/12/2025 | 27 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Osborn | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/5 | 19/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 14/11/2025 | 36 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 66.0L | $9.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/10/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $6.00 |
| 7/10 | 03/10/2025 | 47 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 25.0L | $16.00 |
| 1/5 | 17/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Zac Carroll | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 17/08/2025 | 21 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 14.6L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 27/07/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:03.9 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $17.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was well back in the run when 8th (Fr4) over 1720m at Penrith beaten 45 m by Johnny Tang (2:05.80) in NR up to 48 on November 27 at $61. Before that 5th (Fr4) over 1720m at Penrith, at the bell was 7th-14.73 beaten 6 m by Venom Hanover (2:06.10) in 3yo No NR on November 13 at $81. Must do more.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 27/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Brad Abbott | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 47.3L | $61.00 |
| 5/9 | 13/11/2025 | 4 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | B L McDonough | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $81.00 |
| 9/10 | 09/11/2025 | 10 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | Taylah Osmond | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 21.7L | $19.00 |
| 10/10 | 30/10/2025 | 17 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Brad Abbott | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 16.8L | $151.00 |
| 9/9 | 13/10/2025 | 20 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Declan Murphy | 1:53.4 | 3 |
| 38.1L | $151.00 |
| 5/9 | 23/09/2025 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Brad Abbott | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 47.4L | $101.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B R Abbott | 0 |
| 26.8L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 06/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B R Abbott | 0 |
| 43.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dan Morgan
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, was well back in the run when 8th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track was 9th-13.98 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Im A Liberty Girl (1:56.30) in NR up to 45 on November 28 at $151. Before that 7th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 5th-8.61 beaten 13 m by Be Good Benny (1:55.80) in NR 40 to 41 on November 18 at $41. Others preferred.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 28/11/2025 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Daniel Morgan | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 15.5L | $151.00 |
| 7/10 | 18/11/2025 | 25 | NR 40 to 41 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Michelle Neilson | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 24/10/2025 | 10 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Bourke | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 22.0L | $81.00 |
| 6/9 | 14/10/2025 | 21 | NR 43 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Andrew Bourke | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/09/2025 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Daniel Morgan | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 49.6L | $13.00 |
| 7/9 | 09/09/2025 | 21 | 1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Daniel Morgan | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/5 | 27/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Daniel Morgan | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 10/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Daniel Morgan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jemma Coney
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at Tamworth beaten 20 m by Frontliner (1:58.10) in NR up to 38 on December 4 at $23. Before that was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track was 10th-20.18 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Wamboyne Machete (1:54.80) in NR up to 48 on November 21 at $126. Not enthused.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 04/12/2025 | 13 | NR up to 38 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 20.4L | $23.00 |
| 9/10 | 21/11/2025 | 8 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:54.8 | 4 |
| 18.2L | $126.00 |
| 8/10 | 13/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 33 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Jemma Coney | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 12.6L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 30/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Jemma Coney | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 55.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 16/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 30 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Jemma Coney | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 10.9L | $15.00 |
| 3/10 | 02/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 35 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Jemma Coney | 1:59.6 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $71.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Andrew Bourke | 0 |
| 45.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 04/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Andrew Bourke | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |