Newcastle Race 6 - Garrards Horse And Hound Pace
MIKI MOO (6) was first up for 11 months when too good at this circuit and distance last week, leading from a similar draw to score by 1.6m. This is stronger but she is very lightly-raced with plenty of upside so could go through her grades now. GRUMPYSHANNON (5) is back from a break of four months having raced consistently last time in, putting together a string of wins or placings at this venue. Looks to be right up to the mark following a recent trial win and is likely to run a big race to kick off this campaign. SILENT FEARS (9) didn't do a bad job when fourth in a higher-graded race last time out and draws for a trail. Last-start placegetter D J ROCK NZ (2) draws for another good showing.

Driver: Rodney Atkins
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr6) over 1609m after racing wide at this track, beaten 30 m by Spunkys Gotsecrets (1:52.30) in NR up to 52 on January 9 at $19. Before that, 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 16 m by Always Thunder (1:52.90) in NR up to 58 on January 3 at $71. The ace draw can see him competitive.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 09/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:52.3 | 6 |
| 30.4L | $19.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 16.2L | $71.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Jake Bigeni
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh after being driven well back, behind Sneak A Peek at Goulburn over 2240m in a NR up to 53 on December 22 at $26. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Rippin Rupert at this track over 1609m in a NR 50 to 53 on December 30 at $15. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 30/12/2025 | 8 | NR 50 to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 |
| 7/9 | 22/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 2240m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 45.5L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 15/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:52.2 | 1 |
| 49.7L | $51.00 |
| 5/10 | 08/12/2025 | 10 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:52.8 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $34.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/11/2025 | 4 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Jake Bigeni | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 28.6L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 24/11/2025 | 14 | NR 42 to 51 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jake Bigeni | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $61.00 |
| 3/9 | 27/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B P Portelli | 0 |
| 14.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 22/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Jake Bigeni | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Second up after running 7th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 35 m by Sweet Rocky (1:53.70) in 4yo+ NR up to 55 on January 28 at $41. Not keen.
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 | 75 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 36.0L | $41.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | M P Chapple | 0 |
| 34.8L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 14/11/2025 | 21 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Chloe Formosa | 1:53.4 | 4 |
| 31.4L | $19.00 |
| 5/9 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/10/2025 | 133 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $10.00 |
| 3/5 | 24/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | M P Chapple | 0 |
| 26L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 30/05/2025 | 18 | NR up to 52 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 12/05/2025 | 3 | NR up to 55 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Jake Hughes | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.60 |

Driver: Matthew Grant
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track beaten 35 m by Spunkys Gotsecrets (1:52.30) in NR up to 52 on January 9 at $31. Before that 7th (Sr2) over 1646m at Maitland was 8th-13.8 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Upstream (1:59.30) in NR up to 53 on December 27 at $71. Tested again.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 09/01/2026 | 13 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | M K Grant | 1:52.3 | 3 |
| 36.6L | $31.00 |
| 7/9 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 1646m | Fast | M K Grant | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $71.00 |
| 10/10 | 20/12/2025 | 743 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | M K Grant | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 45.6L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | M K Grant | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 03/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | D J Grant | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 08/12/2023 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | P J Hedges | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 22.0L | $13.00 |
| 8/10 | 01/12/2023 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | P J Hedges | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 16.6L | $7.00 |
| 3/10 | 24/11/2023 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | A C Bourke | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 12.9L | $8.50 |

Driver: Cooper Griffiths
Stats
Comments
Resuming after four months off the scene. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into eighth after being driven well back, behind Classic Chip at Menangle over 1609m in a 2yo No NR CG on October 11 at $71. Had good form here last time in and was readied with a trial win so look for a strong return.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 14.6L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 11/10/2025 | 8 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:52.7 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $71.00 |
| 3/10 | 03/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $1.30 |
| 2/7 | 19/09/2025 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
| 1/9 | 05/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 29/08/2025 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $3.40 |
| 1/10 | 19/08/2025 | 53 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $1.95 |
| 1/3 | 13/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Only had one start last preparation. Returned to racing with a handy win by 1.5 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr7) at this track (1:56.50) beating Stay Strong in MAIDEN on January 28 at $1.30 at the bell was leading 3.04. Has upside and could work through her grades now.
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 | 337 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:56.5 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $1.30 |
| 2/8 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 25/02/2025 | - | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:54.9 | 9 |
| 3.7L | $1.55 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr8) over 2030m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 23 m by Dontletfearstopya (2:25.90) in NR up to 52 on January 28 at $26. Two runs back was well beaten after breaking at Tamworth on January 16. This looks a tough test.
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 | 12 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.7 | 8 |
| 23.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Blake Hughes | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 16/01/2026 | 20 | NR 60 to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 108.2L | $51.00 |
| 1/9 | 27/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 1646m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 19/12/2025 | 63 | 0-2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 1646m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 26.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 03/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | P J Hedges | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 17/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:55.6 | 7 |
| 38.6L | $61.00 |
| 1/9 | 03/10/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $3.20 |

Driver: Chloe Formosa
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr8) over 2030m at this track, beaten 15 m by Joans Rising Star (2:26.50) in NR up to 58 on January 15 at $41. Before that was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 35 m by Love Lou (1:53.40) in NR up to 57 on January 9 at $51. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 15/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:56.1 | 8 |
| 15.9L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 09/01/2026 | 43 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:53.4 | 8 |
| 37.2L | $51.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 27/11/2025 | 22 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Jemma Coney | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 23.6L | $1.22 |
| 2/8 | 05/11/2025 | 6 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 30/10/2025 | 6 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 24/10/2025 | 37 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $3.90 |
| 5/10 | 04/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Mitchell Cox | 0 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Maitland over 1646m MAIDEN on December 19. Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 5th-13.75 beaten 11 m by Showmethetanlines (1:52.40) in 3yo NR up to 60 on January 28 at $16. Can play a role.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 28/01/2026 | 13 | NR up to 60 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.4 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $16.00 |
| 6/9 | 15/01/2026 | 27 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.2 | 8 |
| 16.1L | $10.00 |
| 1/9 | 19/12/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 1646m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $1.20 |
| 2/7 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $14,280.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:53.0 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $51.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/11/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Callaghan | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $6.00 |
| 1/3 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 17.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 30/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 25 m by Keilor Baby Shark (1:54.90) in NR up to 55 M on January 9 at $2.90. At her previous start 9th (Sr2) over 1710m at Goulburn beaten 17 m by Refusal (2:02.70) in NR up to 55 on January 2 at $7. Consider.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 09/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J L Daskalovski | 1:54.9 | 7 |
| 26.8L | $2.90 |
| 9/10 | 02/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 17.1L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 26/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $3.30 |
| 3/8 | 20/12/2025 | 169 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.6 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $81.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 03/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J L Daskalovski | 0 |
| 11.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 04/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 27/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $2.30 |