Newcastle Race 7 - Carnival Of Cups 5Th Dec Pace
ULTIMATE TROUBLE (3) looks close to a win after finishing runner-up in two of his last three starts. Came from a similar draw to this for second in a higher-graded race at this circuit and distance last time. Big chance to go one better. ROCKINDOWNUNDER (4) draws a couple of spots lower than she did at her latest appearance and was good when leading for a 9m win here prior. Can push forward from this barrier. Strong claims. DANIEL BOOM (6) draws wider than he did in his last-start third but will be at his peak after placing in three of four starts at this circuit and distance this time in. MACS TOMADO NZ (2) is in the mix following a fourth from a wider draw at his most recent appearance.

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 8th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 50 m by Joans Rising Star (1:52.70) in NR up to 48 on November 21 at $51. Before that 9th (Sr2) over 1609m at this track was 8th-13.65 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Next To Me (1:54.30) in NR up to 47 on November 14 at $51. Hard to have.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.7 | 5 |
| 51.1L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 16.7L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 07/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:57.8 | 6 |
| 31.0L | $51.00 |
| 3/9 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 24/10/2025 | 10 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $19.00 |
| 1/9 | 14/10/2025 | 11 | NR 37 to 39 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $4.60 |
| 2/5 | 25/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | D J Morgan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 14/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | D J Morgan | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr6) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track was 4th-5.14 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Be Good Benny (1:55.80) in NR 40 to 41 on November 18 at $8. At the run before was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 10th-17.88 beaten 18 m by Next To Me (1:54.30) in NR up to 47 on November 14 at $126. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 18/11/2025 | 4 | NR 40 to 41 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:55.8 | 6 |
| 8.7L | $8.00 |
| 10/10 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Callaghan | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 18.1L | $126.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/11/2025 | 24 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 28.0L | $9.50 |
| 3/6 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 14/10/2025 | 39 | NR 40 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 7.2L | $3.40 |
| 8/10 | 05/09/2025 | 21 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $23.00 |
| 10/10 | 15/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Callaghan | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 61.6L | $26.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Ben Mantle | 0 |
| 26.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing sixth behind Nifty Studleigh at Tamworth over 1980m in a NR up to 53 on November 13 at $6. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Weona Sir Vivor at this track over 1609m in a NR 46 to 48 on November 18 at $7. From a good draw she is likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 18/11/2025 | 5 | NR 46 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 13/11/2025 | 10 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 03/11/2025 | 50 | 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $18.00 |
| 9/9 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | M N Bigeni | 0 |
| 47.1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 14/09/2025 | 16 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Cowra | 1700m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 40.0L | $5.00 |
| 10/10 | 29/08/2025 | 14 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Jason Turnbull | 1:55.8 | 8 |
| 40.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/08/2025 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 27.3L | $4.20 |
| 3/5 | 17/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | A P Vozlic | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cooper Griffiths
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 8th (Fr6) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track beaten 8 m by Tackas Princess (1:56.50) in NR up to 47 on October 31 at $4.60. Showed ability the run before when she won by 9 m when quickly away, (Fr3) overraced, at this track (1:56.60) beating Wallaroy Boy in NR up to 48 on October 24 at $10. Strong contender on her best form.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 8.7L | $4.60 |
| 1/10 | 24/10/2025 | 8 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Jemma Coney | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 15.7L | $23.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/10/2025 | 6 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Jemma Coney | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $2.90 |
| 3/9 | 26/09/2025 | 8 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jemma Coney | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 18/09/2025 | 13 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Jemma Coney | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 30/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Cooper Griffiths | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Mat Rue | 0 |
| 25.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Klayton Bigeni
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 9th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early pace at Penrith, beaten 30 m by Bara Riley (2:03.50) in NR up to 60 on October 30 at $51. Before that 9th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at Menangle, beaten 17 m by Apex Stride (1:53.20) in 3yo+ 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 on October 20 at $12. Not keen.
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 | 30/10/2025 | 10 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Klayton Bigeni | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 27.9L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/10/2025 | 11 | 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jake Bigeni | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 17.9L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | M N Bigeni | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 09/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 21.9L | $17.00 |
| 8/10 | 25/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Klayton Bigeni | 1:52.9 | 5 |
| 21.4L | $101.00 |
| 6/10 | 18/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Klayton Bigeni | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 16.6L | $81.00 |
| 4/10 | 11/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Klayton Bigeni | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Klayton Bigeni | 0 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tom Ison
Stats
Comments
Good run when beaten by 4 m finishing fifth after being driven well back, behind Tackas Princess at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 47 on October 31 at $7.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind A Vapar Storm at this track over 1609m in a NR 43 to 44 on November 18 at $4.20. Fit now and could be ready to win.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 18/11/2025 | 18 | NR 43 to 44 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $4.20 |
| 5/9 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:56.5 | 7 |
| 4.2L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 24/10/2025 | 10 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 14/10/2025 | 155 | NR 40 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Blake Hughes | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 12/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 9.9L | $3.70 |
| 6/9 | 28/04/2025 | 83 | NR 43 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $2.80 |
| 3/4 | 13/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Joshua Osborn | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 8th (Fr3) over 2030m at this track, beaten 40 m by Sally Bigtime (2:26.10) in 3yo+ NR up to 70 on November 21 at $61. Before that was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 8th-14.95 beaten 10 m by Weona Sir Vivor (1:56.20) in NR 46 to 48 on November 18 at $12. This looks far too tough.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 21/11/2025 | 3 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 39.8L | $61.00 |
| 7/10 | 18/11/2025 | 11 | NR 46 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jemma Coney | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $12.00 |
| 8/10 | 07/11/2025 | 24 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Jemma Coney | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 34.7L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Jemma Coney | 0 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 14/10/2025 | 11 | NR 49 to 50 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jemma Coney | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/10 | 03/10/2025 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Jemma Coney | 1:58.2 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/09/2025 | 8 | NR 48 to 50 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jemma Coney | 1:55.1 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $4.80 |
| 1/3 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | J L Daskalovski | 0 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 24 m by Joans Rising Star (1:52.70) in NR up to 48 on November 21 at $13. Before that 4th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track was 6th-9.29 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Next To Me (1:54.30) in NR up to 47 on November 14 at $12. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:52.7 | 2 |
| 24.9L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 14/11/2025 | 31 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $12.00 |
| 1/5 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Jemma Coney | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 14/10/2025 | 11 | NR 49 to 50 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 29.8L | $12.00 |
| 10/10 | 03/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Mollly Ison | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $34.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/09/2025 | 3 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 39.4L | $23.00 |
| 9/9 | 23/09/2025 | 11 | NR 51 to 54 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 24.6L | $6.00 |
| 3/5 | 06/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | D T Reay | 0 |
| 15.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Nifty Studleigh at Tamworth over 1980m in a NR up to 53 on November 13 at $7. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second behind Illawong Danny at this track over 1609m in a NR 49 to 50 on November 18 at $26. Contender.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 18/11/2025 | 5 | NR 49 to 50 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:52.7 | 6 |
| 14.8L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 13/11/2025 | 30 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $7.00 |
| 7/9 | 14/10/2025 | 18 | NR 51 to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/09/2025 | 3 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 15.1L | $3.90 |
| 3/9 | 23/09/2025 | 11 | NR 51 to 54 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:57.8 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 11/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | C M Geary | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 09/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 47.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Declan Murphy
Stats
Comments
Resuming after ten weeks off the scene. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into ninth after a quick start, behind Playa Blanca at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 53 on September 19 at $26. Keep safe fresh.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 19/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | P J Hedges | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 19/09/2025 | 10 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:52.9 | 5 |
| 32.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/09/2025 | 67 | NR 45 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 27/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 04/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mark Callaghan | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Callaghan | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $23.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/06/2025 | 4 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/06/2025 | 3 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Atkins | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $7.50 |