Newcastle Race 4 - Barastoc / The Rug Rack Pace
LUKE JOHN (8) is racing in terrific form having won his last two outings at Penrith. Has to overcome a wide barrier this time but returns to a circuit where he strikes at 50 per cent and looks well placed to land the hat trick. BETTERTHANFEDERER (7) is close to a win having placed in his last two outings here. Has to contend with a wide draw but still rates as a primary contender. FIRST STRING (3) has had a series of wide or second row barriers so could be an improver from this more favourable draw. ROCKTAGONAL (2) is another that draws better than in recent attempts and that can see him in the finish.
Driver: Jack Callaghan
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr3) over 1609m after racing wide at Tamworth, beaten 25 m by Bee Seventeen (1:59.60) in NR up to 57 on May 22 at $19. At the run before was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 40 m by Protagonist (1:52.90) in NR up to 57 on May 16 at $15. Draws the inside and is capable of better.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 22/05/2025 | 6 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | K L Langelaar | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 26.9L | $19.00 |
| 9/9 | 16/05/2025 | 8 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:52.9 | 7 |
| 38.9L | $15.00 |
| 10/10 | 08/05/2025 | 13 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 31.1L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 25/04/2025 | 8 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B L McDonough | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $4.80 |
| 5/10 | 17/04/2025 | 68 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | B L McDonough | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 09/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L McDonough | 0 |
| 23.4L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 08/02/2025 | 6 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L McDonough | 1:52.5 | 6 |
| 57.0L | $18.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Lucas Rando | 0 |
| 24.3L | $0.00 |
Driver: Brad Elder
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at Tamworth, beaten 22 m by Fast Tracker (1:58.10) in NR up to 67 on May 22 at $13. At the start before 7th (Sr3) over 1980m at Tamworth beaten 9 m by Ashleys Blue Chip (2:26.90) in NR up to 70 on May 8 at $14. Aided by the draw so could show more.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 22/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 22.9L | $13.00 |
| 7/9 | 08/05/2025 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 9.9L | $14.00 |
| 10/10 | 02/05/2025 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 73.5L | $15.00 |
| 9/9 | 26/04/2025 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:54.6 | 6 |
| 30.7L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:53.1 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $81.00 |
| 9/10 | 12/04/2025 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Joe Taaffe | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 24.5L | $151.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | B J Elder | 0 |
| 14.6L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 12/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | C J Griffiths | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 |
Driver: Joe Taaffe
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Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 7th (Sr2) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 8th-13.59 beaten 10 m by Give Me A Minute (1:53.70) in NR 60 to 65 on May 9 at $41. The run previous 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. Consider from this draw.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 09/05/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joe Taaffe | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $41.00 |
| 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 |
| 2/7 | 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: Robert Morris
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1720m at Penrith was 3rd-4.2 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Jilliby Fabio (2:02.80) in NR up to 63 on May 26 at $13. At his previous start 9th (Sr3) over 2300m at Menangle, beaten 21 m by The Metal Flyer (2:45.00) in 4yo+ NR up to 70 on May 17 at $101. May do better.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 26/05/2025 | 9 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 16.6L | $13.00 |
| 9/12 | 17/05/2025 | 11 | NR up to 70 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 21.9L | $101.00 |
| 8/12 | 06/05/2025 | 12 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:55.8 | 6 |
| 25.4L | $81.00 |
| 8/9 | 24/04/2025 | 5 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 21.6L | $21.00 |
| 9/10 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:53.3 | 4 |
| 31.3L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 12/04/2025 | 16 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:53.0 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $126.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 29/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 339.3L | $0.00 |
Driver: Dan Morgan
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Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 9th (Sr3) over 2030m at this track, at the bell was 7th-8.49 beaten 11 m by Racing Paula (2:30.60) in 4yo+ NR up to 70 on May 16 at $81. Before that was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 9th-16.56 beaten 11 m by Give Me A Minute (1:53.70) in NR 60 to 65 on May 9 at $81. Not going well enough.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 16/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 11.4L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 09/05/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:53.7 | 8 |
| 11.4L | $81.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Blake Hughes
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track was 10th-37.82 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Yesnomaybeso (1:55.30) in NR up to 52 on May 16 at $31. Two runs back 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at Tamworth, beaten a nose by Rippin Rupert (1:57.20) in NR up to 57 on May 8 at $3.30. Needs to find a bit more.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 16/05/2025 | 8 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | K L Langelaar | 1:55.3 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $31.00 |
| 2/10 | 08/05/2025 | 21 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.30 |
| 7/8 | 17/04/2025 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 28.7L | $21.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 04/04/2025 | 8 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:50.6 | 1 |
| 38.9L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 27/03/2025 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 31.6L | $16.00 |
| 7/7 | 16/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Blake Hughes | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 25/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | J W Brown | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
Driver: Chloe Formosa
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Comments
Solid run when a close second behind Give Me A Minute at this track over 1609m in a NR 60 to 65 on May 9 at $5. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third behind Seve at this track over 1609m in a No NR on May 16 at $21. Among the top chances on recent form.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 16/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:52.7 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $21.00 |
| 2/10 | 09/05/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Vaughan Duncan
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Comments
Seven-year-old entire is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Penrith both over 1720m. Last start won by 5 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at Penrith (2:01.80) beating Rickoshay in NR up to 90 on May 15 at $2.20 at the bell was leading 3.67. Should be in the finish.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 15/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $2.20 |
| 1/10 | 08/05/2025 | 12 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $8.00 |
| 7/10 | 26/04/2025 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:53.0 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 17/04/2025 | 5 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 26.3L | $12.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/04/2025 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $8.50 |
| 1/10 | 04/04/2025 | 8 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:53.2 | 8 |
| 6.6L | $3.10 |
| 2/6 | 13/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 13/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 9.1L | $0.00 |