Newcastle Race 5 - Clash Of The Codes Sulky Race 27 Feb Pace
CAPTAIN DORIAN (7) maintained the recent momentum last start when he scored by 4 metres over 1609m at this track after leader at the bell. Will need a bit of luck negotiating a very wide starting position. Leading hope in this comparable race. DANIEL BOOM (1) recorded a solid run for second last time out when he battled on well over 1609m at this track. Has the benefit of a good draw. Meets a similar line up and he is a strong winning hope. BE GOOD BENNY (6) is a great chance after a string of sound recent performances, the latest a solid fifth at this track over 2030m. Hard to find fault. GUNFIGHTERSGHOST (3) placed second of 10 two runs back, then went one better last start when scoring over 1609m at this track. Should not have any excuses from the favourable draw and is worth considering.

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth after a quick start, behind Spirit King at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 47 on January 28 at $5.50. Then a handy effort when a close second after showing early speed, behind Ire Of The Dragon at this track over 1609m in a NR 40 to 42 on February 9 at $4.20. One of the main contenders.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 09/02/2026 | 12 | NR 40 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.20 |
| 6/10 | 28/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.9 | 5 |
| 19.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 19/01/2026 | 30 | NR 38 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 8.2L | $5.00 |
| 6/10 | 20/12/2025 | 4 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:55.3 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $9.50 |
| 3/9 | 16/12/2025 | 11 | NR 41 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 7.2L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.9 | 4 |
| 9.7L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Blake Hughes | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 13/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Joshua Osborn | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glenn McElhinney
Stats
Comments
Began his campaign last start running 9th (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early pace at Penrith beaten 30 m by She Who Dares (2:06.40) in NR up to 47 on February 12 at $51. Not keen on his chances in this field.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Vaughan Duncan | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 12/02/2026 | 125 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Peter Green Jnr | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 31.6L | $51.00 |
| 3/6 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Peter Green Jnr | 0 |
| 12.2L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 10/10/2025 | 10 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jason Turnbull | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 53.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/10 | 30/09/2025 | 9 | NR 43 to 44 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Turnbull | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 12.4L | $14.00 |
| 9/10 | 21/09/2025 | 24 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Cowra | 1700m | Neutral | Peter Green Jnr | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 20.4L | $17.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Peter Green Jnr | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 43.6L | $23.00 |
| 7/10 | 21/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $9.00 |

Driver: Michael Formosa
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.5 m when quickly away, (Fr2) at this track (1:57.30) beating Hasler in NR 37 to 39 on February 9 at $9 at the bell was 3rd-4.39. Winning chance again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 09/02/2026 | 74 | NR 37 to 39 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $9.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Chloe Formosa | 0 |
| 13.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 27/11/2025 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $23.00 |
| 9/9 | 18/11/2025 | 5 | NR 36 to 39 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 218.2L | $3.70 |
| 3/10 | 13/11/2025 | 13 | NR 37 to 39 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $13.00 |
| 9/9 | 31/10/2025 | 17 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 14/10/2025 | 5 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | C D R Carroll | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rodney Atkins
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr4) over 2030m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-1.38 beaten 12 m by Mister Poverty (2:26.60) in NR up to 52 on February 13 at $23. Showed ability the race before when he won by a nose as favourite when quickly away, (Fr3) at this track (1:56.00) beating Daniel Boom in NR 40 to 42 on February 9 at $2.90 at the bell was 3rd-4.44. Use the win two back as a guide to his prospects.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 13/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $23.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/02/2026 | 3 | NR 40 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
| 8/10 | 06/02/2026 | 28 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $26.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Zara Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 8th (Sr4) over 1720m at Penrith, beaten 21 m by Rock Asset (2:06.30) in NR up to 47 on February 12 at $23. Before that was well back in the run when 4th (Fr3) over 1710m at Goulburn beaten 7 m by Pencil Me In (2:03.50) in NR 41 to 48 on January 27 at $10. Consider.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 12/02/2026 | 16 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 21.8L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/01/2026 | 19 | NR 41 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $10.00 |
| 8/9 | 08/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 35.1L | $18.00 |
| 8/10 | 30/12/2025 | 14 | NR 45 to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:54.8 | 4 |
| 24.4L | $4.20 |
| 3/10 | 16/12/2025 | 11 | NR 46 to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.70 |
| 9/10 | 05/12/2025 | 10 | NR up to 53 | $12,240.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:52.4 | 8 |
| 35.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 12/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | R A Payne | 0 |
| 29L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Backing up quickly after 5th (Sr1) over 2030m at this track was 7th-13.27 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Tigerlicious (2:29.90) in NR up to 48 on February 20 at $13. The run prior surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track was 3rd-4.04 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Captain Dorian (1:55.50) in NR up to 47 on February 13 at $3.70. Sure to be right there at the business end.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 13/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 09/02/2026 | 4 | NR 43 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 05/02/2026 | 8 | NR 41 to 46 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $5.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 32.6L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 19/01/2026 | 4 | NR 43 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 8.9L | $4.40 |
| 2/10 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | K L Langelaar | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 10/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Cooper Griffiths | 0 |
| 44.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
Stats
Comments
Last start won a big 4 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at this track (1:55.50) beating Brexitt in NR up to 47 on February 13 at $3.70 at the bell was leading 1.67. In fine form and looks a serious player again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 13/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $3.70 |
| 3/7 | 09/02/2026 | 21 | NR 40 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | P J Hedges | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Daniel Carmody | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | P J Hedges | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 19/01/2026 | 4 | NR 38 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.5 | 8 |
| 27.4L | $8.00 |
| 9/9 | 15/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | P J Hedges | 1:55.1 | 4 |
| 32.8L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 09/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 18.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 30/12/2025 | 10 | NR 41 to 44 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 12.2L | $3.00 |

Driver: Grace Panella
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 10th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 6th-9.69 beaten 17 m by Grumpyshannon (1:57.90) in NR up to 53 on February 6 at $101. Before that 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 going well enough.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 17.5L | $101.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Brian Portelli
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth after being driven well back, behind Rock Asset at Penrith over 1720m in a NR up to 47 on February 12 at $8.50. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Kay Jay Miki at Penrith over 2125m in a NR up to 48 on February 19 at $9. Should strip fitter and play a role in the finish.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | B P Portelli | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 10.2L | $9.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/02/2026 | 65 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 15.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/5 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | B P Portelli | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 09/12/2025 | 4 | No NR | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | J F Scott | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $5.50 |
| 10/10 | 05/12/2025 | 10 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $51.00 |
| 2/6 | 25/11/2025 | 35 | NR 44 to 47 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Neutral | Jackson Painting | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $4.60 |
| 6/9 | 21/10/2025 | 35 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 2147m | Neutral | Rodney Coelli | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 40.3L | $34.00 |
| 2/4 | 13/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Jackson Painting | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 16/09/2025 | 7 | NR 44 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Neutral | Rodney Coelli | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 24.3L | $34.00 |