Newcastle Race 5 - Hunter Valley Harness Racing Association Pace
PITCH PERFECT (10) produced a better effort last start when he came from a wide draw and finished runner-up at Menangle, beaten 1.3 metres. Owns a good strike rate at this circuit and distance so can go one better. QUADDIE VC (9) finished in front of Pitch Perfect when he placed last start. Draws on the back row this time but has a strong record here, recording four wins and two placings from eight attempts. HEAVENLY HOLLY (7) drew deep at her most recent appearance at Menangle and was runner-up in her previous two outings here, one of them from this barrier. COOL NIGHT (3) was a beaten favourite when midfield in the Regional Championships Final last start but was good in recording a win and a second from wider barriers in his other two starts this time in.

Driver: Tyler Miles
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 2300m at Menangle beaten 35 m by Vite Monet (2:45.10) in NR up to 70 on May 24 at $81. Before that, 4th (Fr4) over 2030m at this track was 5th-16.76 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Rock Fisherman (2:25.40) in 4yo+ NR up to 70 on May 16 at $31. Prefer others.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/11 | 24/05/2025 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 32.7L | $81.00 |
4/12 | 16/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $100,000.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $31.00 |
6/9 | 09/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.0 | 7 |
| 13.1L | $19.00 |
3/10 | 02/05/2025 | 119 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 17.1L | $17.00 |
4/7 | 23/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | T J Miles | 0 |
| 29.9L | $0.00 | |
4/5 | 16/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | T J Miles | 0 |
| 25.5L | $0.00 | |
6/10 | 03/01/2025 | 6 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Keali Hepworth | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 17.5L | $3.60 |
7/8 | 28/12/2024 | 7 | No NR | $12,240.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Neutral | Keali Hepworth | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 58.2L | $26.00 |

Driver: Mitch Chapple
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Mondello Beach at this track over 2030m in a 4yo+ NR up to 70 on May 2 at $7. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing third behind Racing Paula at this track over 2030m in a 4yo+ NR up to 70 on May 16 at $7.50. A big run would not surprise.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/12 | 16/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | M P Chapple | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $7.50 |
4/11 | 02/05/2025 | 154 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | M P Chapple | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 13.9L | $7.00 |
1/5 | 16/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | M P Chapple | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
2/6 | 02/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | M P Chapple | 0 |
| 59.2L | $0.00 | ||
4/10 | 29/11/2024 | 11 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:54.3 | 8 |
| 6.9L | $61.00 |
1/8 | 18/11/2024 | 51 | NR up to 55 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $3.60 |
7/10 | 28/09/2024 | 19 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | M P Chapple | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $11.00 |
1/10 | 09/09/2024 | 10 | NR up to 58 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | M P Chapple | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 4.2L | $2.70 |

Driver: Adam Ruggari
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 2030m NR up to 63 on April 19. Last start 6th (Fr6) over 2030m at this track was 6th-19.13 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Rock Fisherman (2:25.40) in 4yo+ NR up to 70 on May 16 at $3. Contender.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/12 | 16/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $100,000.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $3.00 |
2/10 | 02/05/2025 | 13 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:57.2 | 8 |
| 3.2L | $1.80 |
1/10 | 19/04/2025 | 105 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.3 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $1.90 |
1/7 | 09/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 | |
4/6 | 02/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | A R Ruggari | 0 |
| 62.5L | $0.00 | ||
6/8 | 04/01/2025 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $4.80 |
5/9 | 28/12/2024 | 8 | 5 WINs | $30,600.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 12.4L | $21.00 |
2/9 | 20/12/2024 | 20 | 2-5 WINs | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $2.60 |

Driver: Shannon Lindsay
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 2030m 4yo+ NR up to 70 on May 2. Last time out 8th (Fr2) over 2300m after showing early speed at Menangle, at the bell was 7th-12.58 beaten 16 m by Glitter Aint Gold (2:44.60) in 4yo+ LR NR up to 70 on May 24 at $51. Top-four hope.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/12 | 24/05/2025 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 16.0L | $51.00 |
2/12 | 16/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $100,000.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $6.50 |
1/10 | 02/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $4.20 |
7/9 | 25/04/2025 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Shannon Lindsay | 1:52.6 | 2 |
| 20.7L | $71.00 |
8/10 | 19/04/2025 | 8 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 17.8L | $9.00 |
7/8 | 11/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Shannon Lindsay | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 21.0L | $126.00 |
6/6 | 12/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Shannon Lindsay | 0 |
| 27.2L | $0.00 | |
1/6 | 14/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | B L Lindsay | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track was 5th-8.42 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Seve (1:52.70) in No NR on May 16 at $31. Before that 9th (Fr7) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 45 m by Seve (1:53.60) in NR 68 to 80 on April 4 at $7.50. May do better.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 16/05/2025 | 42 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.7 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $31.00 |
9/9 | 04/04/2025 | 7 | NR 68 to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.6 | 7 |
| 46.2L | $7.50 |
10/10 | 28/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Kerryann Morris | 1:51.9 | 6 |
| 21.4L | $81.00 |
8/8 | 21/03/2025 | 27 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Lochie Painting | 1:52.1 | 5 |
| 41.3L | $26.00 |
5/10 | 22/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:52.5 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $18.00 |
8/10 | 15/02/2025 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.6 | 5 |
| 16.0L | $10.00 |
3/4 | 24/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | R P Morris | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 | |
5/7 | 31/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | R P Morris | 0 |
| 8.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
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Comments
Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 3rd (Sr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4.5 m by Betterthanfederer (1:53.20) in NR up to 70 on April 26 2024 at $15. Maybe later.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/6 | 14/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 | |
9/9 | 28/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.4 | 5 |
| 37.7L | $61.00 |
7/8 | 21/02/2025 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 17.2L | $9.50 |
3/10 | 07/02/2025 | 22 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mark Callaghan | 1:55.1 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $151.00 |
3/10 | 16/01/2025 | 41 | NR up to 75 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $7.00 |
8/9 | 06/12/2024 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 25.8L | $10.00 |
8/9 | 30/11/2024 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | D M Roberts | 1:51.6 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $41.00 |
1/8 | 03/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | T M Callaghan | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chloe Formosa
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr9) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 12 m by Ever Art (1:50.90) in NR up to 90 M on May 17 at $21. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track was 6th-12.38 at the bell, beaten 4 m by Seve (1:53.10) in NR up to 80 on May 9 at $10. Sure to go well.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9 | 17/05/2025 | 8 | NR up to 90 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:50.9 | 9 |
| 12.3L | $21.00 |
2/10 | 09/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:53.1 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $10.00 |
2/9 | 02/05/2025 | 21 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $15.00 |
6/8 | 11/04/2025 | 13 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 21.0L | $4.40 |
1/10 | 29/03/2025 | 10 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 1:54.3 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $2.60 |
1/8 | 19/03/2025 | 12 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 1:54.1 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $3.30 |
1/2 | 21/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
1/6 | 26/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | M A Formosa | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 6th (Sr1) over 1720m at Penrith was 4th-4.09 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Luke John (2:01.80) in NR up to 90 on May 15 at $13. Before that was well back in the run when 10th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 10th-20.06 beaten 15 m by Seve (1:53.10) in NR up to 80 on May 9 at $51. Wait until he shows some form.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 15/05/2025 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Taylah Osmond | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 16.0L | $13.00 |
10/10 | 09/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.1 | 8 |
| 15.3L | $51.00 |
1/6 | 30/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | |
6/9 | 25/04/2025 | 20 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:52.6 | 8 |
| 18.6L | $21.00 |
6/7 | 16/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 | |
9/9 | 05/04/2025 | 91 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 86.2L | $81.00 |
7/9 | 04/01/2025 | 8 | 1W/20 0K stake | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $10.00 |
6/9 | 27/12/2024 | 14 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $12.50 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track was 3rd-4.84 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Seve (1:53.10) in NR up to 80 on May 9 at $9.50. Strong claims.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 09/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mollly Ison | 1:53.1 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $9.50 |
6/9 | 02/05/2025 | 13 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 6.2L | $7.00 |
4/8 | 19/04/2025 | 8 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.1 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $1.90 |
2/8 | 11/04/2025 | 20 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.30 |
1/9 | 22/03/2025 | 21 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:52.5 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $1.70 |
1/6 | 12/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
2/10 | 01/03/2025 | 8 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.8 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $3.90 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr7) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 4th-6.78 beaten 1.3 m by Unfazed (1:51.60) in 3 0K/5 Starts on May 13 at $13. Rates highly. Another bold showing expected.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 13/05/2025 | 4 | 3 0K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.6 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $13.00 |
7/10 | 09/05/2025 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.1 | 1 |
| 11.7L | $8.50 |
8/9 | 03/05/2025 | 28 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:50.9 | 8 |
| 12.5L | $81.00 |
8/9 | 05/04/2025 | 11 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:53.9 | 9 |
| 40.9L | $101.00 |
3/10 | 25/03/2025 | 10 | 3 0K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Kerryann Morris | 1:51.7 | 10 |
| 11.6L | $31.00 |
9/10 | 15/03/2025 | 11 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Penrith | 2525m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 65.5L | $101.00 |
1/8 | 13/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | ||
6/6 | 06/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | J L Daskalovski | 0 |
| 42.8L | $0.00 |