Newcastle Race 7 - Tooheys Pace
DONTLETFEARSTOPYA NZ (1) was far from disgraced when he drew much wider and was beaten just over 6 metres into sixth at Menangle on Tuesday. Won two in a row prior, one of them at this circuit and distance. The ace draw gives him the chance to return to the winners' list. OBADIAH DRAGON NZ (4) draws lower than when fifth at Bathurst last start and was going well prior, winning two of the previous four starts. Owns 50 per cent strike rates both here and at the distance. Big chance. GRUMPYSHANNON (2) came from wider for a winning return at this circuit and distance. This is stronger but he draws lower and is building a handy record here. THE CID (5) is working up to a win and has each way appeal here.

Driver: Cooper Griffiths
Stats
Comments
Backs up 3 days after failing to impress last start; was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 7th-14.17 beaten 6 m by Baltusrol (1:52.40) in NR 61 to 64 on February 10 at $8.50. Showed ability the outing before when he posted a big 8 m win (Fr6) at Bathurst (2:03.40) beating Shazadele in NR up to 58 on February 4 at $2.70 at the bell was leading 5.89. Draws the pegs and is a great chance to return to the winners' list.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 10/02/2026 | 6 | NR 61 to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:52.4 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:54.8 | 6 |
| 8.6L | $2.70 |
| 1/10 | 28/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $2.70 |
| 3/10 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $4.80 |
| 3/9 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mollly Ison | 1:54.2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 08/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 6.2L | $26.00 |
| 2/2 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 2525m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 03/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a nose as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at this track (1:57.90) beating D J Rock in NR up to 53 on February 6 at $2.10 at the bell was leading 1.5. Up in grade but draws well and has upside.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 06/02/2026 | 118 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |
| 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 |
| 1/3 | 13/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 2125m at Penrith, beaten 35 m by Cerise Rainbow (2:32.60) in NR up to 58 on February 5 at $14. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 3rd (Fr6) over 1980m after being wide early at Tamworth, beaten 4 m by Pure Dragon (2:27.50) in NR up to 55 on January 23 at $5. Draws for a godo showing.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 05/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:55.5 | 6 |
| 35.2L | $14.00 |
| 3/10 | 23/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Dead | Klayton Bigeni | 1:59.9 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 15/01/2026 | 49 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 20.2L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 20/11/2025 | 6 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Klayton Bigeni | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 21.4L | $51.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/11/2025 | 13 | NR up to 58 | $12,240.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Taylah Osmond | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $16.00 |
| 4/4 | 12/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Nathan Xuereb | 0 |
| 13.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 09/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | N S Xuereb | 0 |
| 12.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jemma Coney
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr7) over 2260m at Bathurst beaten 22 m by Pops Legacy (2:43.90) in NR up to 63 on February 4 at $5.50. Showed ability the race before when he ran on from midfield and won by a nose as favourite (Fr4) at Penrith (2:34.50) beating Whereishe in NR 54 to 57 on January 29 at $2.40 at the bell was 2nd-0.41. Strong claims.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 04/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:56.7 | 7 |
| 22.6L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 29/01/2026 | 5 | NR 54 to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.40 |
| 7/10 | 24/01/2026 | 9 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:52.4 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $51.00 |
| 1/9 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:54.2 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 08/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $13.00 |
| 3/10 | 02/01/2026 | 13 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $6.50 |
| 5/5 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | M N Bigeni | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 12/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | B J Grima | 0 |
| 9.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Milli Me at this track over 2030m in a NR up to 62 on January 28 at $3.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing second behind Protagonist at this track over 2030m in a NR up to 58 on February 6 at $14. With even luck is a winning chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 9.7L | $14.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early speed and racing wide at Tamworth was 2nd-0.55 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Mack Pack (1:56.80) in NR up to 55 on February 5 at $4. Two runs back 3rd (Sr2) over 1980m at Tamworth beaten 3.5 m by Ohwhatiwouldgive (2:26.10) in NR up to 55 on January 23 at $2.40. Might find this a bit tough.
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 | 05/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Dead | Jemma Coney | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $2.40 |
| 10/10 | 16/01/2026 | 20 | NR 60 to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 14.7L | $12.00 |
| 9/10 | 27/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $25,500.00 | Maitland | 2044m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 22.0L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/12/2025 | 13 | 2-5 WINs | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 14.1L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:51.9 | 5 |
| 10.7L | $34.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | M P Chapple | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 06/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 18.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tom Ison
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr5) over 1980m at Tamworth, at the bell was 7th-10.76 beaten 12 m by Ashleys Blue Chip (2:29.00) in NR 61 to 70 on February 5 at $23. At his previous start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at Tamworth, at the bell was 4th-6.24 beaten 4 m by Keilor Baby Shark (1:56.00) in NR up to 65 on January 29 at $4.20. Can feature with his A-game.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NR 61 to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Sam Ison | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 65 | $12,240.00 | Tamworth | 1230m | Dead | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1 |
| 4.9L | $10.00 | |
| 9/10 | 16/01/2026 | 17 | NR 60 to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 14.2L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 30/12/2025 | 11 | NR 54 to 60 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $4.60 |
| 3/9 | 19/12/2025 | 14 | 2-5 WINs | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Neutral | Tom Ison | 2:00.9 | 5 |
| 13.9L | $12.00 |
| 1/6 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 29/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Tamworth over 1980m NR up to 55 on January 23. Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr8) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 9th-21.25 beaten 18 m by Lexys On Song (1:52.10) in 4yo+ No NR on February 7 at $26. Place best.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 07/02/2026 | 10 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:52.1 | 8 |
| 18.1L | $26.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 23/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Dead | B J Elder | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.40 |
| 2/9 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.30 |
| 4/9 | 08/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $4.60 |
| 4/10 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Mollly Ison | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 66.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 05/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 |

Driver: Molly Ison
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle, beaten 7 m by Vinke B (1:52.60) in NR up to 80 on January 24 at $14. At the start before 8th (Sr3) over 1980m at Tamworth, at the bell was 6th-8 beaten 15 m by For Always Arden (2:26.10) in NR 60 to 75 on January 16 at $8. Can play a role.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 24/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:52.6 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $14.00 |
| 8/10 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/10 | 09/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:54.8 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 03/01/2026 | 15 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:51.5 | 1 |
| 17.9L | $34.00 |
| 6/9 | 19/12/2025 | 14 | 2-5 WINs | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 17.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/12 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $75,000.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $16.00 |
| 1/4 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 10.3L | $0.00 |