Newcastle Race 4 - Barastoc Pace
LIGHT ME UP NZ (8) was out of the money two starts ago then things went amiss last start when he copped a check, broke, and finished a distant last over 1609m at Menangle. Interesting to see what unfolds from this wide draw. Has the talent to play a major role. COOL NIGHT (7) finished tenth last start over 2422m at Maitland, beaten 30 metres, after scoring at the previous appearance over 1609m at this track. Has to contend with a very wide draw. Meets a similar line up and he can play a big role. LITTLE DEMON (6) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 1.5 metres when resuming at Maitland over 2044m. FAST TRACKER (10) must be considered after he finished third over 2044m at Maitland a week ago.

Driver: Mark Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Little Demon, who he meets again; when 35 metres tenth at Maitland over 2044m in a 3yo+ NR up to 70 race on December 27. Not keen.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $25,500.00 | Maitland | 2044m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 36.0L | $14.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mark Callaghan | 1:52.4 | 6 |
| 8.2L | $19.00 |
| 10/10 | 06/12/2025 | 15 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:54.1 | 7 |
| 38.9L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 21/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 24.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/10 | 07/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $5.50 |
| 8/10 | 31/10/2025 | 56 | NR up to 66 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 7.2L | $4.60 |
| 6/6 | 18/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Elly Chapple | 0 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 03/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | M A Callaghan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jorja Daskalovski
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr2) over 2125m at Penrith, beaten 25 m by Lets Turn It On (2:33.10) in NR up to 90 on December 24 at $41. Two runs back 2nd (Fr4) over 1720m after being wide early at Penrith, at the bell was 4th-5.32 beaten a nose by Harleequin (2:03.00) in NR up to 80 on December 18 at $15. Others rate better.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 24/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | T J Miles | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 26.8L | $41.00 |
| 2/10 | 18/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | T J Miles | 1:54.2 | 6 |
| 11.6L | $61.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 23.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/10 | 20/11/2025 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $4.60 |
| 2/9 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $18.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | R P Morris | 0 |
| 11.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 12/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J P Gallagher | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early pace at Penrith, at the bell was leading 2.81 beaten 15 m by Gipsy Princess (2:02.20) in NR 61 to 65 on December 11 at $8. Before that, 7th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early speed at Penrith was leading by 2.96 at the bell, beaten 10 m by The Greek General (2:02.00) in NR up to 80 on December 4 at $10. A better run is on the cards.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | NR 61 to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 15.2L | $8.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $10.00 |
| 10/10 | 27/11/2025 | 38 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 26.5L | $34.00 |
| 10/10 | 20/10/2025 | 4 | 0W/20K Stakes | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:50.7 | 6 |
| 35.8L | $9.00 |
| 9/10 | 16/10/2025 | 13 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 34.2L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.1 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 09/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Seaton Grima
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr5) over 1609m after being wide early at Menangle, beaten 20 m by Catchafire (1:51.60) in NR up to 80 on December 20 at $16. Two runs back 4th (Fr6) over 1720m at Penrith, at the bell was 5th-7.6 beaten 9 m by Gipsy Princess (2:02.20) in NR 61 to 65 on December 11 at $14. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 20/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Tanner Brown | 1:51.6 | 5 |
| 20.5L | $16.00 |
| 4/9 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | NR 61 to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:54.4 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $14.00 |
| 3/10 | 04/12/2025 | 5 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:54.2 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 29/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:53.6 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $19.00 |
| 7/8 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/11/2025 | 5 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:52.4 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $9.00 |
| 3/4 | 05/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | J Conolly | 0 |
| 18.9L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 10/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Hannah Lewis | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grace Panella
Stats
Comments
Finished up last campaign with a win at Redcliffe, started this campaign 10th (Fr2) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 12 m by Erupt Stride (1:52.70) in NR up to 80 on December 13 at $31. Then last time solid effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 2422m after showing early speed at Maitland, at the bell was 5th-8.6 beaten 4.5 m by Applied (2:57.10) in No NR on December 27 at $8. One of the better chances.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 27/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $8.00 |
| 10/10 | 13/12/2025 | 199 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Blake Hughes | 1:52.7 | 2 |
| 12.7L | $31.00 |
| 3/4 | 19/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 28/05/2025 | 7 | NR 63 to 70 MANUAL PACERS | $7,000.00 | Redcliffe | 947m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 2 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 | |
| 5/7 | 21/05/2025 | 4 | NR up to 70 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $9.00 |
| 8/11 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $11,620.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $23.00 |
| 7/9 | 10/05/2025 | 9 | B 5 No NR | $11,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Layne Dwyer | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | J J Sharp | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.5 m when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at Maitland (2:26.70) beating Betterthanfederer in 3yo+ NR up to 70 on December 27 at $21 at the bell was 6th-8.6. Fitter and expected to feature 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 | 27/12/2025 | 99 | NR up to 70 | $25,500.00 | Maitland | 2044m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $21.00 |
| 2/5 | 17/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | K L Langelaar | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 19/09/2025 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Shannon Lindsay | 1:52.8 | 3 |
| 21.2L | $81.00 |
| 7/10 | 05/09/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Shannon Lindsay | 1:53.1 | 7 |
| 13.2L | $16.00 |
| 6/10 | 29/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Shannon Lindsay | 1:53.5 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $12.00 |
| 2/10 | 22/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Shannon Lindsay | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/08/2025 | 7 | NR 57 to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Shannon Lindsay | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 10.4L | $126.00 |
| 6/6 | 12/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Shannon Lindsay | 0 |
| 27.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into tenth behind Itzmineontheline at Maitland over 2422m in a No NR on December 27 at $7. Performed better the start before where he won by a nose as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at this track (1:52.40) beating Spirit King in NR up to 63 on December 20 at $3.20. Rates well on best form and worth including.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $12,240.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 29.9L | $7.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:52.4 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.20 |
| 8/9 | 06/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 24.6L | $9.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/11/2025 | 91 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Declan Murphy | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $13.00 |
| 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 |
| 1/7 | 09/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 10th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at Menangle beaten 55 m by Cash And Bling (1:51.70) in NR up to 80 on December 13 at $2.90. Before that, 4th (Fr8) over 2300m after racing wide at Menangle, at the bell was leading 3.79 beaten 6 m by Dukes Choice (2:43.90) in NR up to 75 on December 6 at $2.20. Well-placed to make amends.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 13/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Robert Morris | 1:51.7 | 1 |
| 56.9L | $2.90 |
| 4/9 | 06/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.7 | 8 |
| 6.1L | $2.20 |
| 2/8 | 28/11/2025 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:53.6 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $1.70 |
| 4/9 | 22/11/2025 | 64 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:52.2 | 6 |
| 8.6L | $8.50 |
| 5/6 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 3.7L | $0.00 | |
| 4/11 | 19/09/2025 | 7 | $15,930.00 | Addington | 2600m | Neutral | Robbie Close | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $16.60 | |
| 7/10 | 12/09/2025 | 126 | $16,520.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | Robbie Close | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 21.9L | $31.30 |

Driver: Tom Ison
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr3) over 2044m at Maitland, beaten 15 m by Laceys Lad (2:27.90) in NR up to 90 on December 19 at $61. Before that 4th (Sr1) over 1980m at Tamworth, at the bell was 3rd-4 beaten 7 m by Fast Tracker (2:25.90) in NR up to 70 on December 11 at $7. Not keen on her chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 19/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 2044m | Neutral | Caitlin McElhinney | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 15.1L | $61.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/12/2025 | 20 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $7.00 |
| 10/10 | 21/11/2025 | 218 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 14.6L | $81.00 |
| 2/6 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 04/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 17/04/2025 | 13 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $4.80 |
| 3/9 | 04/04/2025 | 22 | NR 68 to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:53.6 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $10.00 |
| 5/5 | 13/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Tom Ison | 1:52.4 | 4 |
| 32.8L | $6.00 |
Driver: Blake Hughes
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth after being driven well back, behind Illawong Danny at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 75 on December 20 at $61. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing third behind Little Demon at Maitland over 2044m in a 3yo+ NR up to 70 on December 27 at $41. With even luck is a winning chance.
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 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $25,500.00 | Maitland | 2044m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 75 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Varga | 1:53.4 | 7 |
| 16.3L | $61.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Anthony Varga | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $71.00 |
| 9/10 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 29.5L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 27/11/2025 | 6 | NR up to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | P W Grima | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 27.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/11 | 21/11/2025 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:58.2 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/6 | 04/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | J K Donovan | 0 |
| 24.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 17/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Caitlin McElhinney | 0 |
| 8.7L | $0.00 |