Newcastle Race 5 - Tooheys Pace
BEACH BALL NZ (4) started favourite when resuming at Menangle last week but was forced to work when racing parked so boxed on okay for a 6m third. Fitter for that and this is a big class drop. Group 1 performer who will be hard to stop if anywhere near his best. PETES SAID SO NZ (10) placed at Listed level two back and kept the ball rolling last time when just 0.6 metres behind Beach Ball at Menangle. Draws on the second line but goes well at this circuit and distance. Major player. WALTER WARLOCK (1) has been freshened since he drew poorly and raced wide in the Inter City Pace Final last start. Much better served by this draw and was going well prior so can be competitive along with COOL NIGHT (3) who draws well is suited up to a distance where his record is good including a win here last month.

Driver: Will Rixon
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Comments
Last start was well beaten into ninth behind Loyal Lou at Maitland over 2422m in a 3yo+ LR 5 WINs on December 27 at $23. Raced better the start before that with a solid effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 2422m at Maitland was 4th-12.4 at the bell, beaten 8 m by For Always Arden (3:01.30) in 3yo+ 2-5 WINs on December 19 at $4. The ace draw brings him into contention.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 27/12/2025 | 8 | 5 WINs | $30,600.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Fast | Geoffrey Dorn | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 51.2L | $23.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/12/2025 | 14 | 2-5 WINs | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $4.00 |
| 2/12 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $75,000.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 21/11/2025 | 27 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Geoffrey Dorn | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.40 |
| 10/10 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:49.9 | 10 |
| 27.7L | $81.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/10/2025 | 22 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:50.8 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $14.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Geoffrey Dorn | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 05/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Geoffrey Dorn | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
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Comments
First up. At the last run he was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr9) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 13 m by Double Lou (1:49.90) in 3yo G1 No NR CG on October 25 at $81. Races well at this circuit and distance and draws well so keep safe fresh.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | R J Mercieca | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:49.9 | 9 |
| 13.0L | $81.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/10/2025 | 8 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:50.8 | 6 |
| 11.9L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.6 | 5 |
| 14.4L | $4.20 |
| 3/10 | 26/09/2025 | 7 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.2 | 2 |
| 14.7L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 19/09/2025 | 6 | NR 54 to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 7/10 | 13/09/2025 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Chloe Formosa | 1:54.1 | 7 |
| 11.7L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 02/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | R J Mercieca | 0 |
| 60.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chloe Formosa
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 2030m NR up to 65 on January 9. Last time out 6th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track was 5th-9.17 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Saint Crusader (1:52.30) in No NR on January 28 at $4.60. Draws for a good showing.
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 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:52.3 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $4.60 |
| 3/8 | 15/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 09/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:54.8 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.80 |
| 5/10 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | NR 59 to 70 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:55.0 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $5.50 |
| 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 |
| 4/7 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | M P Chapple | 0 |
| 3.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 09/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
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Comments
Seven-year-old entire resumed in good form good run when 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 6 m by Craftmans Charlie (1:50.70) in NR up to 105 on January 31 at $4. Smart and looked well placed with a run under the belt.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 31/01/2026 | 77 | NR up to 105 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:50.7 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $4.00 |
| 4/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J P McCarthy | 0 |
| 4.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 6.9L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 15/11/2025 | 21 | NR up to 105 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:52.7 | 9 |
| 14.2L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:52.3 | 3 |
| 22.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 18/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:50.6 | 7 |
| 9.1L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 04/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:53.4 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 27/09/2025 | 70 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:49.5 | 7 |
| 11.2L | $5.50 |

Driver: Mark Callaghan
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Comments
Well beaten last start by Saint Crusader, who he meets again; when 17 metres seventh at this track over 1609m in a No NR race on January 28. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 28/01/2026 | 19 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.3 | 7 |
| 17.7L | $19.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.1 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $6.50 |
| 6/10 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | NR 72 to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $15.00 |
| 7/10 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $12,240.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Fast | Mark Callaghan | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 14.6L | $31.00 |
| 6/10 | 20/12/2025 | 147 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:50.6 | 7 |
| 9.9L | $34.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 03/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 26/07/2025 | 14 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.1 | 2 |
| 53.1L | $9.50 |

Driver: Aaron Garaty
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Comments
Meets Saint Crusader again; when 18 metres ninth at this track over 1609m in a No NR race on January 28. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 28/01/2026 | 25 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:52.3 | 6 |
| 18.8L | $81.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/01/2026 | 15 | NR 72 to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $151.00 |
| 10/10 | 19/12/2025 | 126 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 2044m | Neutral | Aaron Garaty | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 57.7L | $51.00 |
| 2/5 | 28/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Aaron Garaty | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 15/08/2025 | 13 | NR 57 to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 67.4L | $4.60 |
| 4/4 | 06/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 9.7L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 02/08/2025 | 12 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Kerryann Morris | 1:51.3 | 9 |
| 49.3L | $26.00 |
| 2/9 | 21/07/2025 | 11 | 5 0K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.6 | 9 |
| 4.2L | $4.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
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Comments
Racing consistently. Last start won by a head when quickly away, (Fr5) at this track (1:52.30) beating Hay There Joe in No NR on January 28 at $5.50 at the bell was leading 2.29. Draws wider but is in form and looks a player again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 28/01/2026 | 13 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:52.3 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 15/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:53.8 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/10 | 09/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:53.1 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $3.30 |
| 3/10 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | NR 72 to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/10 | 27/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $12,240.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $13.00 |
| 3/10 | 19/12/2025 | 13 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 2044m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.20 |
| 1/6 | 25/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 18/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | K A Mcdeed | 0 |
| 19L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track was 8th-16.47 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Saint Crusader (1:52.30) in No NR on January 28 at $12. At the run before 7th (Sr2) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th-10.95 beaten 7 m by Saint Crusader (1:53.10) in NR up to 90 on January 9 at $13. First four hope.
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 | 19 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:52.3 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $12.00 |
| 7/10 | 09/01/2026 | 13 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:53.1 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 27/12/2025 | 36 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $1.85 |
| 1/5 | 17/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Bruce Andrews | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Bruce Andrews | 0 |
| 17.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/11/2025 | 32 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:55.7 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $8.00 |
| 9/9 | 13/10/2025 | 6 | 5 0K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 1:52.5 | 9 |
| 18.5L | $41.00 |

Driver: Michael Formosa
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr3) over 1720m at Penrith, at the bell was 5th-18.43 beaten 15 m by Ideal Marquess (2:02.30) in NR up to 80 on January 29 at $26. Two runs back 6th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 10 m by Applied (1:53.80) in NR up to 80 on January 15 at $17. Not keen.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 15.6L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $17.00 |
| 10/10 | 09/01/2026 | 21 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mark Callaghan | 1:53.1 | 8 |
| 15.2L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 19/12/2025 | 13 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 2044m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 10/10 | 06/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 90 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:50.7 | 4 |
| 19.6L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $7.50 |
| 2/4 | 15/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 14/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 6 m by Craftmans Charlie (1:50.70) in NR up to 105 on January 31 at $4.20. Before that, a game effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 8 m by Rakero Rocket (1:49.50) in LR No NR on January 24 at $81. Well placed after some good city efforts.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 105 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:50.7 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $4.20 |
| 3/7 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:49.5 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $81.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | W | Robert Morris | 1:54.5 | 7 |
| 26.3L | $126.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/01/2026 | 8 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:47.3 | 5 |
| 26.3L | $81.00 |
| 6/12 | 02/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Goulburn | 2240m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.6 | 6 |
| 44.7L | $101.00 |
| 10/12 | 26/12/2025 | 6 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Bathurst | 2790m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 47.0L | $71.00 |
| 3/5 | 04/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 22/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | R P Morris | 0 |
| 10.2L | $0.00 |