Newcastle Race 2 - Max Alloy Pace
FOR ALWAYS ARDEN NZ (1) has been tackling stronger races at Menangle of late and while he faded out last time he was close to the placegetters in the previous two. Has the gate speed to take advantage of the ace draw and won the only time he raced here. ROUGE BLING (4) made it four placings in a row when he came from the back line to be beaten 3m into a second in a Regional Championships heat at this circuit in the latest appearance. This is a nice drop in class so he is a major player from the front row. LUKE JOHN NZ (6) has been tackling stronger races than this and while he draws deep he was good in placing here last week. THE GREEK GENERAL (3) came from wider to win the last time he raced here last month, giving him three wins and three placings from six tries at this circuit and distance.

Driver: Seaton Grima
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle, at the bell was leading 0.86 beaten 16 m by Isla Rochelle (1:52.20) in 4-020yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on November 22 at $8.50. At the previous start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr9) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 5.5 m by Fear The Pain (1:53.60) in NR up to 75 on November 15 at $12. Well placed and should get his chance from this draw.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:52.2 | 1 |
| 16.2L | $8.50 |
| 7/10 | 15/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:53.6 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/11/2025 | 49 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:53.1 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 20/09/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 18.2L | $31.00 |
| 2/10 | 13/09/2025 | 9 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $3.20 |
| 1/10 | 04/09/2025 | 6 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $1.22 |

Driver: Declan Murphy
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. Previously first up won by 1.1 m as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at this track (2:25.40) beating Man From Braavos in NR up to 63 on April 19 at $1.90. Draws well so watch the betting.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | M P Chapple | 0 |
| 3.7L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 29/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Mollly Ison | 1:58.3 | 8 |
| 18.0L | $10.00 |
| 9/10 | 22/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | A R Ruggari | 1:55.3 | 7 |
| 19.6L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 15/08/2025 | 7 | NR 57 to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Mollly Ison | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 13.9L | $13.00 |
| 6/9 | 08/08/2025 | 13 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.4 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/07/2025 | 8 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 18/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $3.30 |
| 1/7 | 09/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 1609m 4yo+ NR up to 66 on October 31. Last time out 8th (Fr6) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 22 m by Titian Raider (1:52.40) in NR up to 75 on November 15 at $14. Nicely drawn this time and can bounce back.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 15/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.4 | 6 |
| 22.2L | $14.00 |
| 5/10 | 08/11/2025 | 8 | NR up to 66 | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:51.6 | 3 |
| 13.9L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 31/10/2025 | 15 | NR up to 66 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.0 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 17.9L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 09/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 20.9L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 02/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/7 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 21/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into third behind Fast Tracker at Tamworth over 1609m in a NR up to 65 on November 13 at $4.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing second behind Major Reason at this track over 2030m in a 3yo+ NR up to 70 on November 21 at $4.60. In fine form. Close to a win.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 21/11/2025 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $4.60 |
| 3/9 | 13/11/2025 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $4.60 |
| 3/10 | 07/11/2025 | 8 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $3.10 |
| 2/9 | 30/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 22.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:54.3 | 4 |
| 19.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 09/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $7.00 |
| 1/4 | 05/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Caitlin McElhinney | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 29/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tanner Brown | 0 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr1) over 2030m at this track, beaten 16 m by Heza Player (2:28.50) in NR up to 57 on November 14 at $5. At the start before game effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 6th-17.1 beaten 10 m by Carramar Olam (1:53.80) in NR up to 58 on November 7 at $13. Best form puts him right in this.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 16.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 07/11/2025 | 8 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 1:53.8 | 5 |
| 10.7L | $13.00 |
| 3/9 | 30/10/2025 | 6 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 24/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:55.1 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 17/10/2025 | 56 | NR 54 to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $16.00 |
| 7/10 | 22/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $31.00 |
| 3/5 | 04/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 10/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | J L Coney | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 6th-8.05 beaten 4.5 m by Force Full (1:54.00) in No NR on November 21 at $19. Can be right in the thick of things.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $19.00 |
| 6/9 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 12.4L | $9.50 |
| 4/9 | 07/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:53.5 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $9.50 |
| 6/7 | 31/10/2025 | 8 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $9.50 |
| 8/10 | 23/10/2025 | 13 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 10/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Mark Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track was 2nd-5.06 at the bell, beaten 2.5 m by Cheddar Valley (1:54.50) in NR up to 58 on November 21 at $3.40. Better last start so could be there at the business end.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $3.40 |
| 7/9 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Mark Callaghan | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 13.6L | $126.00 |
| 9/9 | 07/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Callaghan | 1:53.5 | 8 |
| 21.0L | $71.00 |
| 8/10 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 15.4L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 24/10/2025 | 22 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $4.20 |
| 6/10 | 02/10/2025 | 9 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Tom Callaghan | 0 |
| 17.7L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 03/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | M A Callaghan | 0 |
| 13.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 2030m at this track, at the bell was 9th-14.46 beaten 15 m by Sally Bigtime (2:26.10) in 3yo+ NR up to 70 on November 21 at $23. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-5.82 beaten 1.75 m by Captain Groove (1:53.40) in NR up to 53 on November 7 at $12. Can play a role in the finish.
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 | 21/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 15.7L | $23.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 1:53.4 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $12.00 |
| 2/9 | 31/10/2025 | 8 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 23/10/2025 | 6 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $9.00 |
| 7/9 | 17/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 8.7L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 16.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/5 | 09/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Blake Hughes | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 17/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | D J Binskin | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
Stats
Comments
Hard to fault of late. Last start won by 2 m when driven back in the field, (Fr7) held up early, at this track (1:54.50) beating Bushy Beach in NR up to 58 on November 21 at $26 at the bell was 6th-20.94. Can be in the finish again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 21/11/2025 | 8 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:54.5 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/11/2025 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 13.9L | $5.00 |
| 5/9 | 07/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Mollly Ison | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 10.7L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mollly Ison | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/10 | 24/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 17/10/2025 | 3 | NR 41 to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:56.3 | 7 |
| 19.8L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 22.6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 09/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Blake Hughes | 0 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 5th (Fr1) over 2030m at this track, at the bell was 8th-12 beaten 8 m by Princess Mickayla (2:27.20) in 3yo+ NR up to 70 on November 21 at $9. Before that 8th (Fr4) over 1609m after racing wide at Tamworth, beaten 35 m by Fast Tracker (1:56.20) in NR up to 65 on November 13 at $19. Looking to others.
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 | 21/11/2025 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $9.00 |
| 8/9 | 13/11/2025 | 20 | NR up to 65 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 34.1L | $19.00 |
| 6/10 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 10/10/2025 | 8 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $61.00 |
| 5/10 | 02/10/2025 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 30.5L | $18.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 1:54.6 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $51.00 |
| 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 |