Newcastle Race 4 - Hunter Valley Gift Final
IMPERIAL NIGHT (5) is progressing strongly having scored in his last two outings at this circuit and distance to complete a winning hat trick. Led and kept going to score by close to 3m last week. Draws a couple of spots wider but is good enough to overcome that. ALFREDJOHNCRUSADER (2) is honest having left Victoria after a Melton win two back before a second in his first local outing here last week. Draws well again and can be in the finish. APPLIED (8) cops a wide draw but has been impressive in winning by big margins in his last two outings here so must be respected along with PENURIOUS (1) who continued a string of top-two finishes when runner-up to IMPERIAL NIGHT from this barrier last week.

Driver: Kyle Brooks
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 2030m at this track, beaten 3 m by Imperial Night (2:29.80) in 2-4 WINs on February 14 at $9. Two runs back tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.25 m when quickly away, (Fr2) at this track (1:59.70) beating Rocknroll Clarry in NR up to 45 on January 16 at $5.50 at the bell was 3rd-3.7m on the pegs. Decent effort last start. First-four player from this draw.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 14/02/2025 | 29 | 2-4 WINs | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Kyle Brooks | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $9.00 |
2/8 | 09/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Kyle Brooks | 0 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
1/9 | 16/01/2025 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Kyle Brooks | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $5.50 |
2/10 | 10/01/2025 | 13 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Brooks | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 13.2L | $11.00 |
4/10 | 28/12/2024 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 1646m | Neutral | K A Brooks | 1:56.9 | 4 |
| 16.2L | $14.00 |
6/10 | 21/12/2024 | 8 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | K A Brooks | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $12.00 |
2/9 | 13/12/2024 | 12 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | K A Brooks | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |
2/5 | 24/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | K A Brooks | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leigh Sutton
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into second after showing early speed, behind Applied at this track over 2030m in a 2-4 WINs on February 14 at $1.33. Performed better the start before where he posted a big 12 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at Melton (2:02.80) beating Writteninthesky in 0-1 WIN on January 17 at $1.04 at the bell was leading 3.6m on the pegs. Has a nice draw and expected to figure prominently again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 14/02/2025 | 28 | 2-4 WINs | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $1.33 |
1/8 | 17/01/2025 | 21 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $1.04 |
3/6 | 27/12/2024 | 8 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.0 | 5 |
| 20.4L | $19.00 |
3/7 | 19/12/2024 | 362 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $4.80 |
1/6 | 10/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Connor Clark E | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
9/10 | 23/12/2023 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | J L Coney | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 39.1L | $5.00 |
1/9 | 16/12/2023 | 15 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | J L Coney | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $1.25 |
1/5 | 08/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | J L Coney | 0 |
| 32.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Andrew Bourke
Stats
Comments
Strong return to racing last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 2030m after showing early pace at this track beaten 3 m by Imperial Night (2:29.80) in 2-4 WINs on February 14 at $26. Will improve with that run under the belt. Place best.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 14/02/2025 | 85 | 2-4 WINs | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Andrew Bourke | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $26.00 |
1/7 | 09/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Andrew Bourke | 0 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
4/7 | 05/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Andrew Bourke | 0 |
| 16.2L | $0.00 | |
7/8 | 21/11/2024 | 14 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 28.9L | $9.50 |
7/9 | 07/11/2024 | 4 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Klayton Bigeni | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 35.7L | $8.00 |
2/9 | 03/11/2024 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 2170m | Neutral | D J Murphy | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $3.90 |
6/10 | 25/10/2024 | 8 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 15.2L | $51.00 |
10/10 | 17/10/2024 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Klayton Bigeni | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 29.5L | $7.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr7) over 2030m at this track, beaten 5.5 m by Imperial Night (2:29.80) in 2-4 WINs on February 14 at $14. Two runs back 6th (Sr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 25 m by Party Central (1:53.90) in NR up to 45 on November 22 at $41. Others better.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 14/02/2025 | 84 | 2-4 WINs | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:58.8 | 7 |
| 5.6L | $14.00 |
1/6 | 05/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
6/10 | 22/11/2024 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 25.5L | $41.00 |
2/9 | 15/11/2024 | 20 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $12.00 |
4/10 | 26/10/2024 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:55.1 | 8 |
| 18.4L | $31.00 |
6/10 | 18/10/2024 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | B J Elder | 2:00.0 | 8 |
| 29.6L | $19.00 |
2/9 | 11/10/2024 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $2.50 |
1/7 | 18/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
In good form last start. Won by 3 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at this track (2:29.80) beating Penurious in 2-4 WINs on February 14 at $1.90. Two runs back won by 5 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at this track (2:30.80) beating Summer Rockstar in NR up to 48 on February 7 at $2.10. Racing in great heart and can add to the winning streak.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 14/02/2025 | 7 | 2-4 WINs | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $1.90 |
1/10 | 07/02/2025 | 29 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $2.10 |
1/7 | 09/01/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $1.90 |
2/9 | 02/01/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:59.0 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $5.50 |
4/9 | 22/12/2024 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
2/6 | 17/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | |
2/4 | 23/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grace Panella
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr4) over 2030m at this track, beaten 18 m by Applied (2:25.10) in 2-4 WINs on February 14 at $41. Two runs back was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 8th-17.4m 2WWC beaten 8 m by Tenacious D (1:54.40) in 13yo+ LTW Also eligible 3yo+ NR50 on February 4 at $15. Facing a tough assignment.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 14/02/2025 | 10 | 2-4 WINs | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:55.1 | 4 |
| 18.9L | $41.00 |
6/9 | 04/02/2025 | 25 | LTW Also eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:54.4 | 6 |
| 8.1L | $15.00 |
1/7 | 29/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | K L Langelaar | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 | |
2/9 | 10/01/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:54.9 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $6.00 |
1/10 | 03/01/2025 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Grace Panella | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $2.50 |
9/10 | 20/12/2024 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 2044m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 40.3L | $13.00 |
2/10 | 13/12/2024 | 12 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $34.00 |
1/6 | 27/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Applied, a rival who he faces again; when 30 metres fifth at this track over 2030m in a 2-4 WINs race on February 14. Might find this a bit tough.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 14/02/2025 | 7 | 2-4 WINs | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:55.1 | 3 |
| 30.2L | $34.00 |
2/10 | 07/02/2025 | 11 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $11.00 |
1/10 | 27/01/2025 | 11 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $7.50 |
6/9 | 16/01/2025 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:59.7 | 6 |
| 19.0L | $10.00 |
3/10 | 10/01/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $4.20 |
6/10 | 03/01/2025 | 6 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $9.50 |
2/5 | 08/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | J L Daskalovski | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
2/3 | 27/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | J L Daskalovski | 0 |
| 13.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track. Last start won by 16 m when quickly away, (Fr6) overraced, at this track (2:25.10) beating Alfredjohncrusader in 2-4 WINs on February 14 at $4.80. Hard to knock winning form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 14/02/2025 | 7 | 2-4 WINs | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:55.1 | 6 |
| 16.8L | $4.80 |
1/10 | 07/02/2025 | 14 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 15.6L | $12.00 |
7/10 | 24/01/2025 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $14,640.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $17.00 |
2/10 | 16/01/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 2:04.2 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $7.50 |
4/10 | 09/01/2025 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |
7/10 | 03/01/2025 | 6 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joe Taaffe | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 23.0L | $71.00 |
4/6 | 04/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | R L Brown | 0 |
| 15.7L | $0.00 | |
1/6 | 17/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J W Brown | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 5 m fourth behind Imperial Night at this track over 2030m 2-4 WINs last start. Before that was beaten 5 metres third again at this track over 1609m in NR 35 to 39 on February 10. Looking to others.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 14/02/2025 | 4 | 2-4 WINs | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $23.00 |
3/9 | 10/02/2025 | 3 | NR 35 to 39 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $5.00 |
6/10 | 07/02/2025 | 28 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:59.5 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $26.00 |
8/9 | 10/01/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:54.9 | 4 |
| 16.3L | $6.50 |
3/10 | 03/01/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Grace Panella | 2:00.3 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
6/10 | 27/12/2024 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 20.2L | $63.00 |
2/5 | 24/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | K L Langelaar | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
2/6 | 18/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | K L Langelaar | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Formosa
Stats
Comments
Second up after running 4th (Sr2) over 2030m at this track, beaten 21 m by Applied (2:25.10) in 2-4 WINs on February 14 at $16. Improver.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 14/02/2025 | 175 | 2-4 WINs | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 21.7L | $16.00 |
6/7 | 05/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Chloe Formosa | 0 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 | |
2/3 | 29/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Chloe Formosa | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | |
1/10 | 23/08/2024 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Chloe Formosa | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $2.80 |
8/10 | 16/08/2024 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 20.0L | $5.50 |
1/10 | 02/08/2024 | 8 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $2.25 |
3/9 | 25/07/2024 | 7 | No NR | $14,080.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $11.00 |
3/10 | 18/07/2024 | 45 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Keali Hepworth | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 10.9L | $3.60 |