Newcastle Race 4 - The Wests Group Ross Gigg Memorial
SEVE (9) produced a better effort at his latest appearance when he scored over 2030m at this track, getting home by a head after leading. Gets a soft run on the inside of the second line but may need luck at some point. Recent effort is good enough to put him right in the finish. TOMAHAWK BART (3) finished runner-up last start, beaten 1.5 metres, in a far better performance at Menangle over 1609m. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Primary contender in a similar assignment. JOHN MCLEAN (7) should be at his peak for this. Finished second over 2030m at this track at the latest appearance eight days ago. Sure to give the top fancies plenty to think about. BETTERTHANFEDERER (10) is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish second at this track over 1609m.

Driver: Mark Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track was 7th-11.6m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 14 m by Quaddie Vc (1:53.70) in 4yo+ NR up to 70 on February 21 at $11. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr7) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 45 m by The Narcissist (1:49.80) in 4-020yo+ o+ 0W/200K stake on February 8 at $151. Drawn to advantage and among the main chances.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/6 | 19/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 12.4L | $0.00 | |
9/10 | 21/02/2025 | 13 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $11.00 |
6/6 | 12/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | J W Cassar | 0 |
| 34.8L | $0.00 | ||
9/9 | 08/02/2025 | 49 | o+ 0W/200K stake | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:49.8 | 7 |
| 43.7L | $151.00 |
10/10 | 21/12/2024 | 74 | NR up to 75 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 10.2L | $23.00 |
8/10 | 08/10/2024 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $12.00 |
9/10 | 28/09/2024 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 20.6L | $2.60 |
1/8 | 20/09/2024 | 13 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $1.55 |

Driver: Dan Morgan
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 2030m at this track, beaten 7 m by Ideal In Dreams (2:27.00) in NR up to 68 on March 21 at $10. At the start before was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track was 8th-14m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 10 m by Tallulah Lee (1:55.10) in NR up to 63 on March 13 at $21. Doesn't need to improve a great deal to take this out.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 21/03/2025 | 8 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $10.00 |
8/8 | 13/03/2025 | 27 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Declan Murphy | 1:55.1 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $21.00 |
4/8 | 14/02/2025 | 29 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Daniel Morgan | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 2.7L | $34.00 |
4/7 | 05/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Daniel Morgan | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 | |
10/10 | 16/01/2025 | 69 | NR up to 75 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Daniel Morgan | 2:00.4 | 8 |
| 22.5L | $61.00 |
5/5 | 12/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Daniel Morgan | 0 |
| 19L | $0.00 | |
8/10 | 08/11/2024 | 49 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:56.0 | 8 |
| 29.8L | $21.00 |
5/8 | 20/09/2024 | 14 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Lucas Rando | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 22.0L | $34.00 |

Driver: Seaton Grima
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing fourth after being driven well back, behind Baltusrol at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 63 on February 28 at $21. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.5 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Major Statement at Menangle over 1609m in a NR up to 60 on March 18 at $1.75. Among the better chances.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 18/03/2025 | 18 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:52.1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.75 |
4/9 | 28/02/2025 | 118 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:53.8 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $21.00 |
5/7 | 05/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J Barton | 0 |
| 9.2L | $0.00 | |
4/9 | 02/11/2024 | 4 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $13.00 |
8/10 | 29/10/2024 | 10 | NR 55 to 70 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | B T Graham | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 19.9L | $51.00 |
5/12 | 19/10/2024 | 7 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 10.7L | $21.00 |
7/9 | 12/10/2024 | 7 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 10.9L | $17.00 |
2/8 | 03/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | L A McCarthy | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
Stats
Comments
Nine-year-old gelding showed improvement last time. Won by 1.5 m when quickly away, (Fr5) at this track (1:55.20) beating Matt Gregors Boy in NR up to 60 on March 21 at $26. The race before was not as impressive when beaten by 6 m finishing sixth behind Tallulah Lee at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 63 on March 13 at $8. Not going well enough. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 21/03/2025 | 8 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $26.00 |
6/8 | 13/03/2025 | 6 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $8.00 |
5/10 | 07/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $11.00 |
6/9 | 28/02/2025 | 4 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:53.8 | 5 |
| 8.6L | $14.00 |
1/10 | 24/02/2025 | 4 | NR 52 to 60 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
4/10 | 20/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $4.00 |
7/10 | 20/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | M P Neilson | 0 |
| 10.2L | $0.00 | |
4/6 | 14/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | M P Neilson | 0 |
| 12.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr4) over 2030m at this track beaten 7 m by Ideal In Dreams (2:27.00) in NR up to 68 on March 21 at $13. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 21/03/2025 | 8 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $13.00 |
8/8 | 13/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 26.6L | $8.00 |
5/9 | 06/03/2025 | 6 | NR 55 to 65 | $11,830.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 15.2L | $6.00 |
5/9 | 28/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Mollly Ison | 1:53.8 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $19.00 |
6/10 | 21/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $13.00 |
2/9 | 14/02/2025 | 29 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Mollly Ison | 1:52.9 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $4.20 |
4/7 | 10/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | J L Coney | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Shannon Lindsay
Stats
Comments
Resumes. At the latest first-up run surrendered the lead and finished 3rd (Fr4) over 2030m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 6 m by Laceys Lad (2:25.60) in NR up to 90 on July 19 at $11.90. Wait and see how he returns.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/6 | 12/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Shannon Lindsay | 0 |
| 27.2L | $0.00 | |
7/10 | 15/11/2024 | 7 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B L Lindsay | 1:51.8 | 4 |
| 17.4L | $12.00 |
2/10 | 08/11/2024 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B L Lindsay | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $8.50 |
7/9 | 01/11/2024 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | S Lindsay | 1:54.9 | 5 |
| 30.8L | $71.00 |
5/9 | 26/10/2024 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B L Lindsay | 1:53.7 | 7 |
| 17.8L | $23.00 |
6/10 | 18/10/2024 | 7 | NR 71 to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B L Lindsay | 1:51.7 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $13.00 |
2/10 | 11/10/2024 | 20 | NR 59 to 71 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
1/6 | 14/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | B L Lindsay | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jemma Coney
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Give Dave A Wave at Melton over 2240m in a NR 60 to 69 on March 8 at $34. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Ideal In Dreams at this track over 2030m in a NR up to 68 on March 21 at $2.70. Will be right in the thick of things.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 21/03/2025 | 13 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 3.2L | $2.70 |
7/12 | 08/03/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 22.3L | $34.00 |
11/12 | 01/03/2025 | 141 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:53.1 | 1 |
| 39.1L | $101.00 |
4/4 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | G F Douglas | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
1/9 | 11/10/2024 | 20 | NR 65 to 80 | $9,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.60 |
9/11 | 21/09/2024 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $10.00 |
9/10 | 13/09/2024 | 7 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:54.7 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $81.00 |

Driver: Joe Taaffe
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr7) over 2030m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track, beaten 11 m by Ideal In Dreams (2:27.00) in NR up to 68 on March 21 at $14. Two runs back 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.2m on the pegs beaten 2.25 m by McCrikey (1:54.10) in NR 56 to 60 on March 17 at $6.50. Others are preferred.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/9 | 21/03/2025 | 4 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joe Taaffe | 1:56.5 | 7 |
| 11.1L | $14.00 |
2/6 | 17/03/2025 | 4 | NR 56 to 60 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joe Taaffe | 1:54.1 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
1/8 | 13/03/2025 | 6 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Joe Taaffe | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $41.00 |
9/10 | 07/03/2025 | 14 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Joe Taaffe | 1:57.9 | 7 |
| 20.8L | $81.00 |
10/10 | 21/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Mollly Ison | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 141.6L | $13.00 |
8/9 | 14/02/2025 | 29 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joe Taaffe | 1:52.9 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $10.00 |
2/7 | 09/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Joe Taaffe | 0 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
1/7 | 05/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a head as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at this track (2:28.00) beating Swell Time in NR up to 80 on February 21 at $1.60 at the bell was leading 2.4m on the pegs. Can continue the good form and take this out.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/6 | 12/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | A R Ruggari | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
1/8 | 21/02/2025 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $1.60 |
5/11 | 15/02/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $5.50 |
6/10 | 08/02/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 26.4L | $7.50 |
2/10 | 25/01/2025 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:50.8 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $51.00 |
5/10 | 17/01/2025 | 14 | NR up to 90 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:52.6 | 1 |
| 17.6L | $2.80 |
3/7 | 03/01/2025 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:53.0 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $5.50 |
1/3 | 07/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chloe Formosa
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing fourth behind Swell Time at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 90 on March 13 at $18. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing second behind Ryans Gangster at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 90 on March 21 at $12. Each way value.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 21/03/2025 | 8 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:52.1 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $12.00 |
4/5 | 13/03/2025 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Chloe Formosa | 1:52.4 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $18.00 |
8/10 | 07/03/2025 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 1:52.5 | 4 |
| 43.4L | $51.00 |
4/10 | 21/02/2025 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Chloe Formosa | 1:53.7 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $11.00 |
3/7 | 15/02/2025 | 8 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | S M Arvidsson | 1:55.1 | 3 |
| 16.0L | $51.00 |
4/10 | 07/02/2025 | 22 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:53.5 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $14.00 |
5/7 | 23/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | K L Langelaar | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 | |
3/6 | 23/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | D J Morgan | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |