Newcastle Race 6 - Happy 65Th Birthday Greg Frazer Pace
AVENGER NZ (6) kicked off for the new yard with a win at Tamworth two starts ago before chasing a handy one when midfield over a longer distance here last week. Should be race fit third up and this looks winnable. RIPPIN RUPERT (8) won from the back row the last time he raced here and has been consistent since, placing in both a heat and the consolation of the Golden Guitar in his last two outings. Draws wide but was kept up to the mark with a trial win and drops in grade. SWEET ROCKY (10) found the going a bit tough at Menangle last time but he looks better placed having recorded three wins and a second from his previous four outings. CHEDDAR VALLEY NZ (5) must be considered after placing in his last three outings here.

Driver: Cooper Griffiths
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr2) over 1609m at Menangle was 7th-12.2 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Jalaneel (1:53.00) in NR up to 75 on January 6 at $26. At the run before 6th (Fr3) over 1720m at Penrith, at the bell was 8th-18.8m on the pegs beaten 18 m by Tiger Prince (2:02.30) in NR up to 65 on December 24 at $18. Can do a lot better from the ace draw.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 06/01/2026 | 13 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:53.0 | 2 |
| 19.1L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/12/2025 | 13 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $18.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/12/2025 | 14 | NR 61 to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 20.8L | $61.00 |
| 4/10 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 17.7L | $17.00 |
| 8/10 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 2:01.0 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $61.00 |
| 5/10 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 7.4L | $81.00 |
| 2/4 | 06/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jim Douglass | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 05/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jim Douglass | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jorja Daskalovski
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr8) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 40 m by Sky Blu (1:51.10) in NR up to 64 on January 20 at $34. At his previous start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 2030m at this track beaten 35 m by Cool Night (2:24.80) in NR up to 65 on January 9 at $10. Capable of more than he has shown recently. Handy draw will assist so may show more.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 20/01/2026 | 11 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:51.1 | 8 |
| 39.2L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 09/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.8 | 6 |
| 33.5L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J L Daskalovski | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 17.0L | $26.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Molly Ison
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 5th-12.84 beaten 11 m by Spirit King (1:55.30) in NR up to 53 on February 6 at $9. Before that 8th (Fr4) over 1230m after showing early speed and racing wide at Tamworth, beaten 20 m by Wahaka (1:26.60) in NR 55 to 65 on January 23 at $6. Leaning to others.
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 | 06/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mollly Ison | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $9.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/01/2026 | 8 | NR 55 to 65 | $12,240.00 | Tamworth | 1230m | Dead | J G Coney | 4 |
| 20.5L | $6.00 | |
| 7/10 | 15/01/2026 | 12 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 12.7L | $5.50 |
| 8/10 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:52.9 | 8 |
| 22.3L | $11.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Andrew Bourke
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth after being driven well back, behind Love Lou at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 57 on January 9 at $34. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing second behind Spirit King at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 53 on February 6 at $8. Rates highly. Can play a role.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 06/02/2026 | 28 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/10 | 09/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:53.4 | 6 |
| 21.5L | $34.00 |
| 3/10 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Bourke | 1:52.9 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $26.00 |
| 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 |
| 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 |

Driver: Michael Formosa
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing second behind Dontletfearstopya at this track over 2030m in a NR up to 52 on January 28 at $16. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Protagonist at this track over 2030m in a NR up to 58 on February 6 at $11. Racing well and could break through.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $11.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr3) over 2030m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 3rd-6.11 beaten 11 m by Protagonist (2:26.20) in NR up to 58 on February 6 at $7.50. Showed ability the run before when he posted 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. Can return to the winners' list.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 06/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 11.7L | $7.50 |
| 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 |
| 4/8 | 11/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Jemma Coney | 0 |
| 22L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tom Ison
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a nose as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at Tamworth (1:56.80) beating Tinny Mahoney in NR up to 55 on February 5 at $1.75 at the bell was leading 0.55. In form now and can go well 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 | 05/02/2026 | 30 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.75 |
| 5/11 | 06/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $23.00 |
| 7/11 | 01/01/2026 | 3 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $10.00 |
| 6/12 | 29/12/2025 | 13 | NR 53 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $23.00 |
| 4/11 | 16/12/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 5.4L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 09/12/2025 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $10.00 |

Driver: Anthony Varga
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 2 m third behind Betterthanfederer at Tamworth over 1980m NR 60 to 75 last start. Before that was beaten 1.2 metres third again at Tamworth same class on January 16. Draws wide but this suits.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Anthony Varga | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $12,240.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Dead | Anthony Varga | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 16/01/2026 | 8 | NR 60 to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Anthony Varga | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $18.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Varga | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $4.80 |
| 1/9 | 30/12/2025 | 10 | NR 50 to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Varga | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $10.00 |
| 1/9 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 19.4L | $2.10 |
| 1/4 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Anthony Varga | 0 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Garaty
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 1609m NR 50 to 54 on January 19. Last time out 6th (Sr2) over 2030m at this track, at the bell was 6th-11.8 beaten 15 m by Protagonist (2:26.20) in NR up to 58 on February 6 at $15. Leaning to others.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 15.2L | $15.00 |
| 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 |
| 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 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr10) over 1609m at Menangle was 7th-13.07 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Lexys On Song (1:52.10) in 4yo+ No NR on February 7 at $13. Showed ability the race before when he posted a big 6 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at this track (1:53.70) beating Ohwhatiwouldgive in 4yo+ NR up to 55 on January 28 at $1.95 at the bell was leading 7.08. Expecting a return to form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 07/02/2026 | 10 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:52.1 | 10 |
| 19.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $1.95 |
| 2/8 | 19/01/2026 | 4 | NR 47 to 49 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $2.30 |
| 1/10 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 13.6L | $3.70 |
| 1/9 | 08/01/2026 | 12 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 17.4L | $1.40 |
| 9/10 | 27/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 1646m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 22.4L | $18.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 19/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 48.1L | $0.00 |