Newcastle Race 3 - Coca Cola Pace
JOHN MCLEAN (7) went back last start and didn't measure up when 11 metres from the winner in fifth at Menangle over 2300m. Must overcome a very wide draw but he has the class to find the winners' list. GIVE ME A MINUTE (6) finished seventh last start over 1609m at Menangle. Generally runs very well at this circuit so can play a big role. ONEHANDONEBOUNCE (5) recorded a strong performance last time when he battled on bravely to just miss out over 1609m at this track. Big chance in a similar line-up. MOTH HUNTER (2) comes here following a tenth behind Eye Keep Smiling at Listed level three weeks ago over 2270m at Riverina Paceway. Should enjoy a lovely run and looks very hard to beat in this easier contest.

Driver: Michael Formosa
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 2030m at this track beaten 17 m by Rock Fisherman (2:27.00) in 4yo+ NR up to 70 on May 2 at $18. Before that, tired badly to finish 10th (Fr1) over 1980m at Tamworth, well beaten by Ashleys Blue Chip (2:22.80) in NR up to 65 on April 3 at $3.80. Has the inside draw which may spark a revival.
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 | 02/05/2025 | 29 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 17.1L | $18.00 |
2/7 | 23/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Chloe Formosa | 0 |
| 23.4L | $0.00 | |
10/10 | 03/04/2025 | 21 | NR up to 65 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Chloe Formosa | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 251.7L | $3.80 |
5/8 | 13/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Chloe Formosa | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $4.20 |
2/9 | 06/03/2025 | 13 | NR 55 to 65 | $11,830.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
3/10 | 21/02/2025 | 7 | 4 WINs | $12,750.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $9.00 |
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 |

Driver: Declan Murphy
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 10th (Fr7) over 2270m at Riverina Paceway, beaten 80 m by Eye Keep Smiling (2:42.20) in 4-5yo LR No NR M on April 19 at $61. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 14 m by Maria Allegonda (1:52.50) in NR up to 85 M on April 12 at $13. Draws favourably and deserves another chance.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/10 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:55.0 | 7 |
| 80.9L | $61.00 |
8/10 | 12/04/2025 | 4 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.5 | 8 |
| 14.3L | $13.00 |
6/9 | 08/04/2025 | 11 | NR 65 to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Declan Murphy | 1:52.6 | 3 |
| 14.1L | $34.00 |
3/10 | 28/03/2025 | 10 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:51.9 | 8 |
| 11.7L | $34.00 |
6/9 | 18/03/2025 | 14 | NR 63 to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Declan Murphy | 1:52.6 | 6 |
| 17.8L | $41.00 |
8/10 | 04/03/2025 | 213 | NR 62 to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Declan Murphy | 1:53.5 | 6 |
| 12.6L | $15.00 |
3/4 | 26/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 3.7L | $0.00 | |
7/8 | 12/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 25.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle, beaten 30 m by Mach Da Vinci (1:52.30) in 7 5K/5 Starts on April 22 at $9.50. Before that, was well back in the run when 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 8th-14.27 beaten 4 m by Captain Blood (1:53.90) in NR 64 to 70 on April 15 at $12. Capable of a better showing.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9 | 22/04/2025 | 7 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:52.3 | 2 |
| 27.6L | $9.50 |
6/10 | 15/04/2025 | 7 | NR 64 to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:53.9 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $12.00 |
7/9 | 08/04/2025 | 7 | NR 49 to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Kaitlyn Elliott | 1:53.5 | 9 |
| 14.4L | $61.00 |
7/9 | 01/04/2025 | 25 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Kerryann Morris | 1:51.5 | 8 |
| 17.4L | $81.00 |
7/10 | 07/03/2025 | 18 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.5 | 5 |
| 41.8L | $9.50 |
6/7 | 17/02/2025 | 9 | NR up to 75 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 24.2L | $4.40 |
7/8 | 13/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Kaitlyn Elliott | 0 |
| 12.7L | $0.00 | ||
4/6 | 06/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 14.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grace Panella
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Comments
Resuming after six-and-a-half months off the scene. Finished off last preparation when eighth behind The Rainbow Beach at Redcliffe over 1780m in a NR up to 70 on October 17 at $18. May need this.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 23/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 34.3L | $0.00 | |
1/6 | 16/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
8/9 | 17/10/2024 | 5 | NR up to 70 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 35.8L | $18.00 |
7/10 | 12/10/2024 | 14 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:54.2 | 6 |
| 10.7L | $151.00 |
10/10 | 28/09/2024 | 8 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:56.0 | 7 |
| 19.7L | $8.00 |
4/8 | 20/09/2024 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Tom Callaghan | 1:57.5 | 7 |
| 21.5L | $21.00 |
5/9 | 13/09/2024 | 14 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Tom Callaghan | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 17.4L | $7.00 |
2/9 | 30/08/2024 | 14 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Tom Callaghan | 1:56.0 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $23.00 |

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
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Comments
Last start solid effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 8th-14.6m 2WWC beaten a nose by Peppa Bliss (1:53.80) in NR up to 65 on April 25 at $4.80. Two runs back won by a head (Sr2) at Tamworth (2:26.60) beating Didshedoit in NR up to 70 on April 17 at $9.80 at the bell was 4th-4.1m 2WWC. Sure to go well again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 25/04/2025 | 8 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:53.8 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.80 |
1/10 | 17/04/2025 | 39 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $9.80 |
3/6 | 09/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
4/8 | 09/03/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $7.00 |
7/9 | 23/02/2025 | 7 | NR 57 to 63 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 33.1L | $9.00 |
2/7 | 16/02/2025 | 35 | NR 56 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 2:04.3 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.40 |
1/4 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
3/8 | 12/01/2025 | 7 | NR 58 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:59.6 | 7 |
| 10.4L | $7.50 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
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Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 7th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle, at the bell was leading 2.6m on the pegs beaten 6 m by Romanee (1:53.60) in 3 0K/5 Starts on April 29 at $7. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 2nd-3.6m on the pegs beaten 3 m by Port Au Prince (1:52.60) in NR up to 90 on April 25 at $3.30. Sure to be right there at the business end.
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 | 29/04/2025 | 4 | 3 0K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $7.00 |
2/9 | 25/04/2025 | 10 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.6 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $3.30 |
9/10 | 15/04/2025 | 126 | NR 64 to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.9 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $6.50 |
2/7 | 09/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 | |
4/10 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | |
6/9 | 10/12/2024 | 7 | NR 66 to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:53.4 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $10.00 |
4/9 | 03/12/2024 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:52.1 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $61.00 |
9/9 | 25/11/2024 | 13 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | D R Morris | 1:55.1 | 7 |
| 20.8L | $7.50 |

Driver: Seaton Grima
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr7) over 2300m at Menangle, at the bell was 2nd-1.52 beaten 11 m by Guilty Party (2:46.20) in NR up to 80 on May 3 at $15. Before that, was well back in the run when 4th (Fr5) over 2300m at Menangle, beaten 17 m by Ravishing Sloy (2:43.70) in 4-020yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on April 26 at $9.50. Top chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 03/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:56.3 | 7 |
| 11.9L | $15.00 |
4/9 | 26/04/2025 | 9 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 17.8L | $9.50 |
4/10 | 17/04/2025 | 5 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $4.20 |
4/10 | 12/04/2025 | 8 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:53.0 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $13.00 |
2/9 | 04/04/2025 | 14 | NR 57 to 67 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:53.7 | 7 |
| 1.2L | $2.30 |
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 |
4/4 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | G F Douglas | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dan Morgan
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, was well back in the run when 6th (Fr7) over 2030m at this track, beaten 20 m by Little Demon (2:27.90) in 4yo+ NR up to 70 on May 2 at $51. Before that was well back in the run when 4th (Fr3) over 2030m at this track, beaten 7 m by Cool Night (2:25.40) in NR up to 63 on April 19 at $34. Tested again.
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 | 02/05/2025 | 13 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:57.2 | 7 |
| 20.0L | $51.00 |
4/10 | 19/04/2025 | 15 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Hannah Rixon | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $34.00 |
5/10 | 04/04/2025 | 14 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:50.6 | 5 |
| 26.4L | $41.00 |
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 | |
5/5 | 12/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Daniel Morgan | 0 |
| 19L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr6) over 2030m after being wide early at this track, beaten 21 m by Mondello Beach (2:25.30) in 4yo+ NR up to 70 on May 2 at $7. Before that, was well back in the run when 8th (Fr6) over 2300m at Menangle beaten 8 m by Has The Courage (2:46.40) in NR up to 80 on April 12 at $10. Tricky draw again but expected to go very well.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/11 | 02/05/2025 | 20 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 21.0L | $7.00 |
8/8 | 12/04/2025 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 8.6L | $10.00 |
3/10 | 04/04/2025 | 14 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:50.6 | 2 |
| 11.7L | $4.40 |
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 |
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 |

Driver: Joe Taaffe
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Sr3) over 2030m at this track beaten 25 m by Mondello Beach (2:25.30) in 4yo+ NR up to 70 on May 2 at $5.50. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr8) over 2030m at this track beaten 10 m by Cool Night (2:25.40) in NR up to 63 on April 19 at $10. Prefer others.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/11 | 02/05/2025 | 13 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 25.1L | $5.50 |
5/10 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:55.3 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $10.00 |
7/8 | 12/04/2025 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Joe Taaffe | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $26.00 |
6/9 | 04/04/2025 | 14 | NR 57 to 67 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joe Taaffe | 1:53.7 | 5 |
| 5.7L | $13.00 |
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 |
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 |