Newcastle Race 3 - Sharp Office Pace
PROTAGONIST (2) will be fitter for the resuming effort when he came from the back row and finished fourth at Goulburn. That was his first outing for eight months so it is sure to have improved him and he ended last campaign with back-to-back wins, one of them here. Strong claims from a good draw. AVENGER NZ (3) made an immediate impact for Darren Elder when he raced parked from this barrier before drawing clear to score by close to 10m at Tamworth last week. Fitter and could go through his grades. THE CID (4) was midfield as favourite last time but didn't do a bad job when fourth from the back row prior so is worth another chance. YESNOMAYBESO (10) continued his good form when placed from this barrier last week and won at this venue prior. Respect.

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 8th (Fr1) over 2030m at this track was 8th-17.51 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Milli Me (2:28.40) in NR up to 62 on January 28 at $9.50. Showed ability the race before when she won by 2 m (Sr1) at this track (1:56.10) beating Shalamar Miss in 2 WINs M on January 15 at $6.50. Gets the ace draw so anticipate a better run this time.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 28/01/2026 | 13 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/9 | 15/01/2026 | 128 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $6.50 |
| 3/5 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | G K Chapple | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 09/09/2025 | 18 | NR 54 to 59 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:54.9 | 4 |
| 21.4L | $21.00 |
| 3/5 | 27/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 22/08/2025 | 49 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:59.5 | 8 |
| 47.4L | $4.60 |
| 9/9 | 04/07/2025 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Leigh Sutton | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 71.1L | $8.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Leigh Sutton | 1:54.5 | 7 |
| 16.1L | $6.50 |

Driver: Seaton Grima
Stats
Comments
Resumed when beaten 10 m fourth behind Refusal at Goulburn over 1710m in a NR up to 58 on January 27. Will come on from that run and is a strong winning hope from a good draw.
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 | 27/01/2026 | 256 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | George Lee | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $7.00 |
| 4/5 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 15.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | M N Bigeni | 0 |
| 24.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 16/05/2025 | 22 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.9 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/10 | 24/04/2025 | 9 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $1.95 |
| 6/9 | 15/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | J R Grimson | 1:52.2 | 3 |
| 16.9L | $3.60 |
| 2/9 | 08/04/2025 | 7 | NR 43 to 52 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | J R Grimson | 1:51.4 | 6 |
| 9.4L | $6.50 |
| 5/9 | 01/04/2025 | 32 | NR 43 to 52 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.2 | 8 |
| 21.5L | $5.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
Stats
Comments
Only had 2 starts last preparation. Returned to racing with a handy win a big 9 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Tamworth (2:25.40) beating Dual Cam in NR up to 53 on January 29 at $2.15 at the bell was leading 1.5. Draws well and has upside so could go on with it.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 29/01/2026 | 87 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 9.7L | $2.15 |
| 1/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 03/11/2025 | 7 | NR 53 to 59 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 24.4L | $8.50 |
| 8/9 | 27/10/2025 | 108 | NR 53 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.0 | 7 |
| 19.0L | $6.50 |
| 10/10 | 11/07/2025 | 15 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:54.2 | 7 |
| 120.1L | $31.00 |
| 3/10 | 26/06/2025 | 6 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $9.50 |
| 8/10 | 20/06/2025 | 50 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:56.7 | 8 |
| 16.2L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Jemma Coney | 0 |
| 22L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 2030m at this track was 4th-8.34 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Milli Me (2:28.40) in NR up to 62 on January 28 at $3.80. Before that, 4th (Sr2) over 2030m at this track beaten 7 m by Joans Rising Star (2:26.50) in NR up to 58 on January 15 at $7. Contender.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 28/01/2026 | 13 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 12.4L | $3.80 |
| 4/10 | 15/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/01/2026 | 20 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.8 | 7 |
| 32.3L | $19.00 |
| 10/10 | 20/12/2025 | 15 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:50.6 | 6 |
| 30.7L | $81.00 |
| 3/12 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/11 | 21/11/2025 | 48 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 14/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Andrew Bourke
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr1) over 2030m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 3rd-11.27 beaten 11 m by Dontletfearstopya (2:25.90) in NR up to 52 on January 28 at $4.80. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr6) over 2030m at this track, beaten 13 m by Joans Rising Star (2:26.50) in NR up to 58 on January 15 at $81. Place best.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 28/01/2026 | 13 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 11.9L | $4.80 |
| 9/10 | 15/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Andrew Bourke | 1:56.1 | 6 |
| 13.4L | $81.00 |
| 9/10 | 09/01/2026 | 24 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Bourke | 1:53.4 | 4 |
| 35.0L | $26.00 |
| 2/10 | 16/12/2025 | 25 | NR 53 to 60 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Bourke | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $15.00 |
| 10/11 | 21/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Andrew Bourke | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 36.6L | $51.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Andrew Bourke | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $34.00 |
| 1/6 | 30/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Andrew Bourke | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 09/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Andrew Bourke | 0 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chloe Formosa
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr1) over 1720m at Penrith was 7th-8 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Heavenly Reason (2:04.60) in NR up to 62 on January 29 at $9. At the run before was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr3) over 2030m at this track beaten 35 m by Cool Night (2:24.80) in NR up to 65 on January 9 at $19. Consider.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 29/01/2026 | 20 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $9.00 |
| 8/10 | 09/01/2026 | 42 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 35.4L | $19.00 |
| 6/9 | 28/11/2025 | 6 | NR 53 to 58 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 11.7L | $9.00 |
| 3/10 | 22/11/2025 | 23 | NR up to 70 | $11,500.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 30/10/2025 | 6 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Mitchell Cox | 0 |
| 6.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 04/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Adam Sanderson | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Formosa
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 2030m at this track was 6th-12.86 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Milli Me (2:28.40) in NR up to 62 on January 28 at $26. Two runs back was well back in the run when 5th (Fr3) over 2030m at this track, beaten 8 m by Joans Rising Star (2:26.50) in NR up to 58 on January 15 at $18. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 28/01/2026 | 13 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 15/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 8.4L | $18.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:53.4 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $19.00 |
| 7/10 | 30/12/2025 | 14 | NR 54 to 60 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:53.9 | 8 |
| 14.4L | $21.00 |
| 1/10 | 16/12/2025 | 5 | NR 53 to 60 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Chloe Formosa | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 11/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
Stats
Comments
Good performance when beaten by 4 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Goodtime Bravo at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 53 on January 15 at $4.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing second behind Dontletfearstopya at this track over 2030m in a NR up to 52 on January 28 at $16. Could be close to another win.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 28/01/2026 | 13 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Mollly Ison | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $16.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/01/2026 | 12 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $4.60 |
| 10/10 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:56.4 | 8 |
| 79.6L | $16.00 |
| 9/9 | 20/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:52.4 | 5 |
| 32.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 11/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $8.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $12,240.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mollly Ison | 1:53.7 | 7 |
| 18.3L | $31.00 |
| 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: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort when 3rd (Sr2) over 2030m at this track, at the bell was 7th-13.13 beaten 4 m by Milli Me (2:28.40) in NR up to 62 on January 28 at $19. Two runs back won by 1.1 m as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at this track (1:56.80) beating Next To Me in NR 50 to 54 on January 19 at $2.90 at the bell was 4th-6.06. Decent effort last start. One of the players with even luck.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 28/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/01/2026 | 4 | NR 50 to 54 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $2.90 |
| 2/9 | 15/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:55.1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 2/10 | 09/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.4 | 1 |
| 14.2L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/12/2025 | 39 | NR 50 to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:55.3 | 7 |
| 14.6L | $51.00 |
| 11/11 | 21/11/2025 | 3 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 81.7L | $51.00 |
| 2/6 | 19/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Aaron Garaty | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 18/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Aaron Garaty | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |