Newcastle Race 6 - Cooper Holstein's Birthday Pace
GO TESS GO (2) is finding it hard to win but continues to perform well, adding to a string of top-four finishes in her latest appearance at Penrith. Draws for a soft run and may have found the right race to break through. RESERVE BANK NZ (7) has the hoof on the till after finishing runner-up in her last two outings at this circuit and distance. Must overcome a wide draw but this looks suitable so could earn a well-deserved win. BLAZING HIGH (8) last appeared when he won by 7 metres at this circuit and distance four-and-a-half months ago. Draws out but has been readied with two trial placings. BARRYS ROSE (3) draws well and could be ready to show more third up.

Driver: Greg Andrews
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 9th-19.46 beaten 13 m by Bettor Be Lucky (1:57.40) in NR up to 35 on November 18 at $13. Before that, was well back in the run when 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 21 m by Frankiromar (1:55.90) in NR up to 47 on November 14 at $101. Has the inside draw this time and can improve.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 18/11/2025 | 4 | NR up to 35 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Greg Andrews | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 13.1L | $13.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/11/2025 | 28 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Greg Andrews | 1:55.9 | 7 |
| 21.7L | $101.00 |
| 6/9 | 17/10/2025 | 3 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 19.1L | $61.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/10/2025 | 21 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Greg Andrews | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 15.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/09/2025 | 18 | NR up to 35 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Greg Andrews | 1:56.4 | 7 |
| 17.2L | $31.00 |
| 10/10 | 05/09/2025 | 133 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Greg Andrews | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 25.3L | $81.00 |
| 4/6 | 23/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Greg Andrews | 0 |
| 39.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 18/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | G P Andrews | 0 |
| 8.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early pace at Penrith was 4th-9.29 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Zaynes Tiger (2:07.80) in NR up to 47 on November 20 at $11. Before that, surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early pace at Penrith was 2nd-4.77 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Venom Hanover (2:06.10) in 3yo No NR on November 13 at $3.80. Nicely drawn so could break through.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $3.80 |
| 2/10 | 06/11/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.30 |
| 2/10 | 30/10/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |
| 2/10 | 23/10/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $6.00 |
| 9/10 | 16/10/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 35.7L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | M N Bigeni | 0 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 24/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Nathan Xuereb | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Formosa
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was leading 2.64 beaten 13 m by Be Good Benny (1:55.80) in NR 40 to 41 on November 18 at $8. At the start before then settled down to finish seventh over 1720m at Dubbo last start. Draws well and could be ready to show more.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 18/11/2025 | 11 | NR 40 to 41 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 13.1L | $8.00 |
| 7/10 | 07/11/2025 | 357 | NR 40 to 41 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 16.7L | $41.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 22/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 36L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 15/11/2024 | 5 | 0-2 Win - Local Pace | $10,000.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Neutral | M M Parsons | 2:02.4 | 2 |
| 45.7L | $12.00 |
| 10/10 | 10/11/2024 | 16 | 0-2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | M M Parsons | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 70.2L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/10/2024 | 7 | 0-2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 2120m | Fast | M M Parsons | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 0/7 | 18/10/2024 | 10 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Neutral | M M Parsons | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |

Driver: Klayton Bigeni
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 16 m by Conciliate (1:55.60) in NR up to 47 on October 31 at $16. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 11 m by Captain Groove (1:57.30) in NR up to 48 on October 24 at $10. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 16.6L | $16.00 |
| 3/10 | 24/10/2025 | 4 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 11.7L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 20/10/2025 | 7 | 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B L McDonough | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $9.00 |
| 7/10 | 13/10/2025 | 6 | 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Klayton Bigeni | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $26.00 |
| 2/10 | 07/10/2025 | 103 | 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:52.5 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | M N Bigeni | 0 |
| 14.9L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 26/06/2025 | 16 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Klayton Bigeni | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 21.3L | $51.00 |
| 2/6 | 02/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Jake Bigeni | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Seaton Grima
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was well back in the run when 9th (Fr5) over 1720m at Penrith, beaten 45 m by Zaynes Tiger (2:07.80) in NR up to 47 on November 20 at $41. Before that 10th (Fr1) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 40 m by Down Ward Dog (1:54.40) in 3yo+ 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 on November 10 at $51. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 20/11/2025 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 43.1L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 10/11/2025 | 19 | 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Taylah Osmond | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 39.7L | $51.00 |
| 10/10 | 22/10/2025 | 6 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 35.3L | $4.40 |
| 3/9 | 16/10/2025 | 6 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $15.50 |
| 9/10 | 10/10/2025 | 32 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 35.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/09/2025 | 7 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $34.00 |
| 1/5 | 02/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glen Douglas | 0 |
| 35L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 25/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glen Douglas | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dan Morgan
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 5th-8.61 beaten 13 m by Be Good Benny (1:55.80) in NR 40 to 41 on November 18 at $41. Before that was well back in the run when 9th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 22 m by Captain Groove (1:57.30) in NR up to 48 on October 24 at $81. Others read better. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 18/11/2025 | 25 | NR 40 to 41 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Michelle Neilson | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 24/10/2025 | 10 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Bourke | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 22.0L | $81.00 |
| 6/9 | 14/10/2025 | 21 | NR 43 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Andrew Bourke | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/09/2025 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Daniel Morgan | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 49.6L | $13.00 |
| 7/9 | 09/09/2025 | 21 | 1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Daniel Morgan | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/5 | 27/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Daniel Morgan | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 19/08/2025 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Daniel Morgan | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 15.9L | $19.00 |
| 2/5 | 10/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Daniel Morgan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when beaten by 2 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Mac Thunder at this track over 1609m in a 3yo NR up to 55 on October 31 at $12. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second behind Frankiromar at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 47 on November 14 at $7. Close to a win.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 14/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Chloe Formosa | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 31/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $12.00 |
| 7/9 | 17/10/2025 | 28 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:59.6 | 8 |
| 20.2L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 19/09/2025 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.3 | 7 |
| 34.9L | $9.50 |
| 5/10 | 05/09/2025 | 22 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 13.2L | $16.00 |
| 3/7 | 27/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | R J Mercieca | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 14/08/2025 | 91 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | P W Grima | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 28.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 30/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | R J Mercieca | 0 |
| 31L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign recording home strongly from last on the turn and posted a big 7 m win (Fr5) at this track (1:55.70) beating Time To Dance in MAIDEN on July 25 at $11 at the bell was 10th-16m+. One of the contenders.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 19/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 9.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 25/07/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 17/07/2025 | 13 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 04/07/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 20.4L | $14.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/06/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 23.4L | $17.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 2nd-4.49 beaten 13 m by Wamboyne Machete (1:54.80) in NR up to 48 on November 21 at $101. Two runs back 3rd (Sr2) over 1609m at this track was 6th-11.25 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Frankiromar (1:55.90) in NR up to 47 on November 14 at $41. Not doing enough.
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 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:54.8 | 5 |
| 13.7L | $101.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/11/2025 | 28 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Glenn McElhinney | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 14.2L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 17/10/2025 | 3 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Greg Andrews | 1:59.6 | 7 |
| 17.2L | $51.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/10/2025 | 11 | NR 37 to 39 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Greg Andrews | 1:58.9 | 7 |
| 5.7L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 03/10/2025 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Greg Andrews | 1:55.2 | 8 |
| 70.0L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/09/2025 | 11 | NR 38 to 40 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Greg Andrews | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 25.9L | $23.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Greg Andrews | 0 |
| 19.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 27/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | G P Andrews | 0 |
| 25.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Declan Murphy
Stats
Comments
Began her campaign last start running 7th (Sr2) over 1609m at this track was 7th-11.91 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Wamboyne Machete (1:54.80) in NR up to 48 on November 21 at $34. May need more racing.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 21/11/2025 | 161 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | M P Chapple | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 16.4L | $34.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | M P Chapple | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 13/06/2025 | 28 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:55.6 | 7 |
| 14.7L | $21.00 |
| 1/5 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 16/05/2025 | 35 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 18.8L | $19.00 |
| 3/10 | 11/04/2025 | 85 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 16.3L | $10.00 |
| 8/9 | 16/01/2025 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 36.7L | $4.00 |
| 4/9 | 10/01/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:54.9 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $4.60 |