Newcastle Race 1 - Sky Racing Active Pace
MISTER JONES NZ (6) finished fourth last start over 2030m at this track, beaten 7 metres, after a good win at Menangle the run prior. Certainly cannot be faulted after that last effort. Good enough to put himself back in the winners' stall. BLISSES BEST (3) got the job done in impressive style last start to score by 15 metres at Penrith over 2125m, that run following a third two starts back at Penrith. Has the benefit of a good draw. Meets a comparable field so she can certainly make her presence felt. WAR WESTERN (7) comes right into contention after scoring last start by one metre at this track over 2030m. OUR IDEAL DREAM NZ (8) is in the mix following a fourth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track.

Driver: Rodney Atkins
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Comments
Didn't do much last start, 5th (Fr1) over 2422m at Maitland, at the bell was 6th-10.4 beaten 8 m by Applied (2:57.10) in No NR on December 27 at $51. Before that 4th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Tigerlicious (1:55.40) in NR up to 47 on December 20 at $41. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $51.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/12/2025 | 15 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $12,240.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:52.4 | 1 |
| 29.7L | $41.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Atkins | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $6.50 |
| 6/9 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Rodney Atkins | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/10 | 07/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Atkins | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $41.00 |
| 3/5 | 02/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | R J Vernon | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 07/06/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | P T Salathiel | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Andrew Bourke
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 22 m by Bat Matson (1:53.70) in NR up to 58 on December 20 at $15. Two runs back 9th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track was 5th-8.6m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 11 m by The Greek General (1:54.00) in 4yo+ NR up to 66 on October 31 at $21. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 20/12/2025 | 50 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Bourke | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 22.9L | $15.00 |
| 9/10 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 66 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Bourke | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 11.7L | $21.00 |
| 2/10 | 24/10/2025 | 10 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Bourke | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 14/10/2025 | 11 | NR 54 to 60 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Andrew Bourke | 1:54.2 | 8 |
| 20.4L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 03/10/2025 | 328 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Andrew Bourke | 1:54.2 | 7 |
| 16.4L | $41.00 |
| 4/4 | 24/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Andrew Bourke | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 17/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Andrew Bourke | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 09/11/2024 | 14 | NR up to 66 | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Bourke | 1:52.6 | 8 |
| 45.4L | $31.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start won a big 15 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at Penrith (2:36.90) beating Mizzz Adele in NR up to 48 on December 24 at $3. Drawn favourably and expected to be in the finish again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 24/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 15.7L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 18/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 12/12/2025 | 6 | No NR | $15,300.00 | Dubbo | 2120m | Fast | Mat Rue | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 13.6L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 06/12/2025 | 2 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:51.9 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $101.00 |
| 3/10 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 7/10 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 22.9L | $34.00 |
| 3/6 | 20/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Kerryann Morris | 0 |
| 10.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 31/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | T D Williams | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Seaton Grima
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Comments
Last start 5th (Fr7) over 1730m after showing early speed at Bathurst beaten 6 m by Grayson Red (2:02.60) in NR up to 60 on December 26 at $14. Before that, 4th (Fr7) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track beaten 5.5 m by Cool Night (1:52.40) in NR up to 63 on December 20 at $7.50. Capable of a lot more.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 26/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:54.0 | 7 |
| 6.4L | $14.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/12/2025 | 15 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:52.4 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $7.50 |
| 9/9 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $12,240.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 97.6L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/11/2025 | 37 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Vaughan Duncan | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 15/10/2025 | 40 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 60.2L | $4.80 |
| 4/7 | 14/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Jack Chapple | 0 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Klayton Bigeni
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Sr3) over 2125m after being wide early at Penrith beaten 3 m by Gimme A Reason (2:33.50) in NR up to 58 on December 24 at $19. A big run would not surprise.
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 | 24/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $19.00 |
| 10/10 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 33.4L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/12/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 60 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 27/11/2025 | 24 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Klayton Bigeni | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |
| 2/9 | 03/11/2025 | 11 | NR 53 to 60 | $10,000.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:54.8 | 4 |
| 20.1L | $23.00 |
| 8/10 | 23/10/2025 | 21 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Klayton Bigeni | 1:56.9 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $101.00 |
| 4/6 | 18/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Sean Grayling | 0 |
| 31.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 14/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | G J Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
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Comments
Beaten favourite last start when fourth at this track on December 20. Won the start prior at Menangle on December 15. Winning prospects.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 20/12/2025 | 5 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $1.75 |
| 1/10 | 15/12/2025 | 7 | 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.0 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $3.60 |
| 3/9 | 08/12/2025 | 7 | 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.9 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 01/12/2025 | 14 | 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.0 | 8 |
| 8.1L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 17/11/2025 | 7 | 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 13.6L | $7.50 |
| 4/10 | 10/11/2025 | 7 | 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:55.5 | 8 |
| 4.9L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 11/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 9.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
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Comments
Last start won by 1.0 m after showing early speed, (Fr2) at this track (2:26.20) beating Royal Gamble in NR up to 52 on December 20 at $11. Very hard to beat.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 20/12/2025 | 15 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $11.00 |
| 7/10 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $12,240.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:52.4 | 2 |
| 33.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 54 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:53.1 | 1 |
| 30.7L | $14.00 |
| 9/11 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $61.00 |
| 1/9 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/9 | 07/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:53.4 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $9.50 |
| 1/5 | 04/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 05/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | B J Elder | 0 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4 m by Bat Matson (1:53.70) in NR up to 58 on December 20 at $13. At the run before 4th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th-11.18 beaten 13 m by Illawong Danny (1:53.70) in NR up to 58 on December 5 at $12. Genuine threat on his best form.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 20/12/2025 | 15 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:53.7 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $12,240.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 13.2L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $12.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Jorja Daskalovski
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 8th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track beaten 23 m by Illawong Danny (1:53.40) in NR up to 75 on December 20 at $21. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 8th-13.78 beaten 2.75 m by Rouge Bling (1:55.60) in NR up to 63 on November 28 at $8. Must do a lot more.
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 | 20/12/2025 | 22 | NR up to 75 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:53.4 | 3 |
| 23.1L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 2.7L | $8.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Vaughan Duncan
Stats
Comments
Eight-year-old gelding showed improvement last time. Was well back in the run when 3rd (Fr5) over 1720m at Penrith, beaten 15 m by Tiger Prince (2:02.30) in NR up to 65 on December 24 at $101. The race before was not as impressive when well beaten into ninth after being driven well back, behind Down Ward Dog at Penrith over 2125m in a NR up to 57 on December 18 at $101. Not as keen on his chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 24/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 15.2L | $101.00 |
| 9/10 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 28.3L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 60 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.7 | 6 |
| 22.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/9 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $21.00 |
| 3/10 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $101.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | L R Thirgood | 0 |
| 31.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 12/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | L R Thirgood | 0 |
| 11.8L | $0.00 |