Newcastle Race 6 - John Taylor Memorial
NEON TIGER (9) made it two wins from the past four outings at his latest appearance over 1720m at Melton, scoring by a head after taking the lead a fair way from home. Should enjoy a nice smother from this draw and will be looking for a split at some stage. Stepping up a level this time but he is capable of making it consecutive wins. APACHE BART (8) finished sixth at Menangle two runs ago before finishing seventh at his latest appearance over 2030m at this track, beaten 19 metres. The driver has some work to do from this wide starting position but rates a leading hope if things go his way. SIR CANDY CLOUD (10) was responsible for a better effort last time out when runner-up over 1609m here. Should run another big race. GOODTIME MIKI (2) is next best and gets every chance from a favourable draw.

Driver: Bevan Pringle
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 9th-12.44 beaten 8 m by Bettor Be Lucky (1:56.40) in NR 34 to 37 on April 28 at $23. Before that was well back in the run when 10th (Fr6) over 1609m after being wide early at this track beaten 30 m by Freedom Art (1:54.00) in NR up to 47 on April 11 at $81. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 28/04/2025 | 17 | NR 34 to 37 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Atkins | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $23.00 |
10/10 | 11/04/2025 | 4 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Bevan Pringle | 1:54.0 | 6 |
| 29.6L | $81.00 |
5/10 | 07/04/2025 | 21 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Bevan Pringle | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 8.7L | $31.00 |
6/9 | 17/03/2025 | 10 | NR 39 to 40 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Bevan Pringle | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 34.0L | $126.00 |
3/6 | 12/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Bevan Pringle | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 | |
7/10 | 07/03/2025 | 11 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:54.9 | 7 |
| 22.6L | $71.00 |
1/10 | 24/02/2025 | 3 | NR up to 32 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $10.00 |
1/3 | 27/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Bevan Pringle | 0 |
| 13.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Zara Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1720m at Penrith was 5th-8.06 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Jus Bling It (2:08.00) in NR up to 47 on May 1 at $26. Before that, 4th (Sr2) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 8th-9.8 beaten 6 m by The Lurker (2:08.30) in NR 35 to 39 on April 15 at $2.70. Closer draw this time so worth another chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/9 | 01/05/2025 | 16 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $26.00 |
4/10 | 15/04/2025 | 14 | NR 35 to 39 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Taylah Osmond | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $2.70 |
8/9 | 01/04/2025 | 42 | LTW Also eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Taylah Osmond | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 14.4L | $34.00 |
6/8 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Taylah Osmond | 0 |
| 30.9L | $0.00 | |
6/8 | 19/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 54.1L | $0.00 | |
10/10 | 18/02/2025 | 19 | NR up to 43 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 20.2L | $9.50 |
6/9 | 30/01/2025 | 9 | Up to 2 LTW | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 25.5L | $8.50 |
7/11 | 21/01/2025 | 11 | NR 43 to 48 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:56.9 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $9.50 |

Driver: Dan Morgan
Stats
Comments
Surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr2) over 2160m after showing early pace at Narrabri, at the bell was 3rd-4.7m on the pegs beaten 7 m by Lucky Beach Boy (2:41.70) in NR 45 to 55 on April 20 at $7.50. Before that was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 1609m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track, at the bell was 8th-12.4m 2WWC beaten 9 m by Shadow Eclipse (1:57.30) in NR up to 46 on April 7 at $34. Needs to do more. In the mix.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 20/04/2025 | 13 | NR 45 to 55 | $6,940.00 | Narrabri | 2160m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $7.50 |
7/9 | 07/04/2025 | 21 | NR up to 46 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Daniel Morgan | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $34.00 |
5/9 | 17/03/2025 | 10 | NR 44 to 46 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Daniel Morgan | 1:54.9 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $26.00 |
9/10 | 07/03/2025 | 11 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Daniel Morgan | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 35.6L | $51.00 |
6/9 | 24/02/2025 | 52 | NR 46 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Daniel Morgan | 1:53.7 | 6 |
| 22.5L | $26.00 |
5/10 | 03/01/2025 | 6 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $12.00 |
2/6 | 22/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Daniel Morgan | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
2/4 | 08/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | D J Morgan | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 9th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Freedom Art (1:54.00) in NR up to 47 on April 11 at $41. Before that 7th (Fr3) over 2030m at this track beaten 25 m by Louigi (2:28.00) in NR up to 47 on April 4 at $41. This looks far too tough.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/10 | 11/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mark Callaghan | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 28.5L | $41.00 |
7/10 | 04/04/2025 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 27.1L | $41.00 |
5/10 | 21/03/2025 | 4 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
4/9 | 17/03/2025 | 14 | NR 37 to 38 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $7.50 |
8/10 | 03/03/2025 | 7 | NR 34 to 38 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.7 | 7 |
| 13.4L | $31.00 |
3/10 | 24/02/2025 | 10 | NR 38 to 39 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $13.00 |
3/5 | 08/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | B R Andrews | 0 |
| 45L | $0.00 | |
5/6 | 13/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | P A Bourke | 0 |
| 16.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 2030m at this track was 7th-11.9m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 11 m by Drakaina (2:29.10) in NR up to 47 on April 25 at $21. Before that 10th (Sr2) over 1720m at Penrith, beaten 25 m by Lockitineddy (2:05.00) in 3yo NR up to 55 on April 10 at $9.50. Could progress.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 25/04/2025 | 15 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $21.00 |
10/10 | 10/04/2025 | 113 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 26.8L | $9.50 |
5/7 | 02/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 27.6L | $0.00 | |
2/9 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
5/6 | 18/12/2024 | 4 | No NR | $11,440.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | W | Jack Chapple | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 11.6L | $17.00 |
5/7 | 14/12/2024 | 9 | No NR | $11,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $21.00 |
5/9 | 05/12/2024 | 6 | Up to 1 LTW | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $10.00 |
2/10 | 29/11/2024 | 7 | Up to 1 LTW | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $4.60 |

Driver: Rodney Atkins
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track beaten 21 m by War Western (1:56.20) in NR 38 to 39 on April 28 at $5. Decent effort last start. Place best.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 28/04/2025 | 9 | NR 38 to 39 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Atkins | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 21.2L | $5.00 |
6/10 | 19/04/2025 | 33 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:52.9 | 4 |
| 36.0L | $51.00 |
5/9 | 17/03/2025 | 10 | NR 37 to 38 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Atkins | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 8.2L | $13.00 |
6/10 | 07/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Atkins | 1:54.9 | 8 |
| 16.0L | $71.00 |
9/10 | 28/02/2025 | 43 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Rodney Atkins | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 26.8L | $101.00 |
4/6 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Rodney Atkins | 0 |
| 11.4L | $0.00 | ||
7/9 | 16/01/2025 | 13 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Atkins | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 32.8L | $14.00 |
7/7 | 22/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | R A Atkins | 0 |
| 71.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Klayton Bigeni
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 6th-11.8m on the pegs beaten 13 m by Petes Crunch Time (1:53.50) in NR up to 52 on April 25 at $26. At the run before 10th (Fr6) over 1720m after racing wide at Penrith, beaten 30 m by Stellina (2:05.30) in NR up to 55 M on April 3 at $26. Each way.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 25/04/2025 | 22 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 13.7L | $26.00 |
10/10 | 03/04/2025 | 12 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Klayton Bigeni | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 32.1L | $26.00 |
9/10 | 22/03/2025 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 13.4L | $81.00 |
5/10 | 14/03/2025 | 8 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:52.4 | 1 |
| 11.4L | $61.00 |
4/10 | 06/03/2025 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Klayton Bigeni | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $71.00 |
7/10 | 28/02/2025 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Klayton Bigeni | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 14.9L | $2.70 |
2/6 | 02/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Jake Bigeni | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
1/10 | 20/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | J P Gallagher | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Seaton Grima
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 2030m at this track beaten 19 m by Eye Can Try (2:29.60) in NR up to 53 on May 2 at $7. The run prior 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at Menangle was 3rd-12m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 11 m by Valiente Hanover (1:54.50) in 13yo+ LTW Also eligible 3yo+ NR50 on April 22 at $3.90. Is better than that and capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 02/05/2025 | 10 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 19.5L | $7.00 |
6/10 | 22/04/2025 | 27 | LTW Also eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $3.90 |
1/12 | 26/03/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $15.00 |
8/9 | 16/03/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | G R Barton | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 71.6L | $34.00 |
3/7 | 04/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | G R Barton | 0 |
| 63.4L | $0.00 | |
3/8 | 25/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | G R Barton | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a head when quickly away, (Fr4) at Melton (2:04.20) beating Oceanique in NR 43 to 49 on April 25 at $3.80 at the bell was leading 1.1m on the pegs. Top chance.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 25/04/2025 | 8 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | W | Chris Svanosio | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $3.80 |
3/10 | 17/04/2025 | 7 | NR 45 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $4.20 |
6/11 | 10/04/2025 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $7.00 |
1/10 | 03/04/2025 | 11 | NR 45 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
3/11 | 23/03/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $8.00 |
3/9 | 16/03/2025 | 17 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Chris Svanosio | 2:00.9 | 6 |
| 10.4L | $11.00 |
4/7 | 08/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R McCartney | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
5/8 | 25/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | C D Svanosio | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grace Panella
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing fourth behind Drakaina at this track over 2030m in a NR up to 47 on April 25 at $8. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind A Vapar Storm at this track over 1609m in a NR 40 to 42 on April 28 at $3. One of the primary contenders.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 28/04/2025 | 3 | NR 40 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 5.7L | $3.00 |
4/10 | 25/04/2025 | 6 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $8.00 |
2/10 | 19/04/2025 | 8 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:52.9 | 5 |
| 21.1L | $6.00 |
2/10 | 11/04/2025 | 4 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:54.0 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
4/10 | 07/04/2025 | 17 | NR up to 43 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 12.7L | $15.00 |
4/10 | 21/03/2025 | 4 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
1/5 | 12/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | ||
3/8 | 09/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |