Newcastle Race 2 - Newcastle Herald Pace
ROCKNROLL ROCKET (7) was successful last time out by 1.2 metres at this track over 1609m after an encouraging minor placing the start before. Has to contend with a very wide draw but his recent effort is good enough to take out a race like this. MEANT TO BE SLOY (5) finished seventh last start at Goulburn over 2240m. Talented and has plenty of upside. Expected to run well. D J ROCK NZ (9) scored last start over 1609m at this circuit nine days ago. This is a nice assignment and he appeals as a solid top-three chance. NEXT TO ME NZ (1) could only finish seventh over 1609m at this course most recently. Open to sharp improvement and is in the mix from the coveted pegs draw.

Driver: Jye Coney
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Last start 7th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track, at the bell was 2nd-2.05 beaten 18 m by Deecee Rockin (1:58.00) in NR up to 45 on March 19 at $5.50. At his previous start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr5) over 1609m at Tamworth, beaten 45 m by Paris Princess (1:57.00) in NR up to 55 on March 5 at $34. Draws the inside so worth another chance.
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 | 19/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 18.6L | $5.50 |
| 8/9 | 05/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | K L Langelaar | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 42.8L | $34.00 |
| 4/10 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:55.4 | 8 |
| 6.4L | $4.40 |
| 5/10 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:51.7 | 6 |
| 21.8L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 13/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mollly Ison | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $6.50 |
| 8/10 | 05/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | D A Chapple | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 20.7L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | G K Chapple | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 15/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Jemma Coney | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cooper Griffiths
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Comments
Last start 8th (Sr2) over 1980m at Tamworth, beaten 25 m by Heza Doozie (2:26.10) in NR up to 65 on March 5 at $12. At his previous start 5th (Sr1) over 1609m at Tamworth was 6th-15.46 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Imxtraspecial (1:56.60) in NR up to 58 on February 26 at $11. Drawn close to the inside and expected to atone.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 25.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $11.00 |
| 9/10 | 19/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 37.4L | $19.00 |
| 6/9 | 13/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:57.3 | 8 |
| 11.9L | $23.00 |
| 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 |
| 6/8 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 66.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
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Comments
Last start 10th (Fr4) over 2030m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 2nd-1.95 beaten 13 m by Mcwizard (2:25.80) in NR up to 58 on March 6 at $16. At his previous start 4th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 6th-14.93 beaten 5 m by Katlas Dream (1:53.20) in NR 51 to 54 on February 23 at $12. Capable of more than he has shown recently. Nicely drawn and can bounce back.
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 | 06/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 13.2L | $16.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/02/2026 | 10 | NR 51 to 54 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 13/02/2026 | 4 | NR 46 to 54 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $17.00 |
| 3/7 | 09/02/2026 | 37 | NR 51 to 54 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:53.7 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Joe Taaffe | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:52.9 | 7 |
| 25.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 20/12/2025 | 15 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/5 | 04/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 9th-15.68 beaten 9 m by Deecee Rockin (1:58.00) in NR up to 45 on March 19 at $17. At the run before good run when 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, beaten a head by Ultimate Rhapsody (1:55.60) in NR up to 47 on March 13 at $7. Will make his presence felt.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Mollly Ison | 1:58.0 | 8 |
| 9.6L | $17.00 |
| 2/10 | 13/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 9/9 | 05/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Bourke | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 44.6L | $34.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.1 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 13/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 18.3L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 05/02/2026 | 111 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 41.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 23/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Andrew Bourke | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Seaton Grima
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Last start surrendered the lead and finished tired badly to finish 7th (Fr2) over 2240m after showing early pace at Goulburn, well beaten by Where Back (2:43.30) in NR up to 53 on January 27 at $5.50. At the previous start 9th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early pace at Penrith was 4th-5.1m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 16 m by Admirable (2:03.30) in NR up to 55 on January 22 at $3. Better than recent form suggests; great chance to bounce back.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 53.2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 27/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 2240m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 143.0L | $5.50 |
| 9/10 | 22/01/2026 | 35 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 16.3L | $3.00 |
| 4/9 | 18/12/2025 | 13 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 17.9L | $2.80 |
| 4/7 | 05/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 57 | $14,280.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.0 | 6 |
| 6.4L | $3.70 |
| 4/10 | 29/11/2025 | 17 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.5 | 7 |
| 29.0L | $61.00 |
| 3/10 | 12/11/2025 | 13 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $2.80 |

Driver: Glenn McElhinney
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Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 1740m at Bankstown beaten 24 m by The Best Of You (2:11.20) in NR up to 52 on March 16 at $151. Two runs back was well back in the run when 7th (Fr4) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 30 m by Oakie Smokeshow (1:52.20) in 3yo+ 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 on March 3 at $71. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 16/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Bankstown | 1740m | Heavy | Glenn Mcelhinney | 2:01.4 | 6 |
| 24.7L | $151.00 |
| 7/9 | 03/03/2026 | 8 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:52.2 | 4 |
| 29.0L | $71.00 |
| 1/10 | 23/02/2026 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $2.40 |
| 6/10 | 17/02/2026 | 11 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:51.8 | 7 |
| 31.1L | $101.00 |
| 4/10 | 06/02/2026 | 10 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 24.7L | $4.20 |
| 2/9 | 27/01/2026 | 12 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:57.9 | 7 |
| 1.9L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 43.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 28/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Andrew Bourke
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Last start saluted by 1.2 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at this track (1:56.00) beating Grace Shannon in NR up to 47 on March 13 at $2.10. Sure to be in the finish again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 13/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Bourke | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $2.10 |
| 3/9 | 05/03/2026 | 35 | NR 41 to 47 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Bourke | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $2.20 |
| 1/5 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Andrew Bourke | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 29/01/2026 | 11 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 12.9L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 18/01/2026 | 18 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:01.6 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $2.20 |
| 5/10 | 31/12/2025 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $5.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/12/2025 | 8 | NR 46 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $6.50 |
| 1/5 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | John Justice | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rodney Atkins
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track was 10th-19.78 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Quickshift Girl (1:55.50) in NR up to 50 on March 19 at $34. Two runs back 2nd (Sr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 1.1 m by Ultimate Trouble (1:57.20) in NR up to 47 on March 13 at $6. Form not inspiring.
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 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Atkins | 1:55.5 | 8 |
| 7.6L | $34.00 |
| 2/10 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:54.2 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $61.00 |
| 7/10 | 27/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 17.6L | $14.00 |
| 1/9 | 23/02/2026 | 10 | NR 41 to 44 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:54.6 | 4 |
| 5.2L | $4.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Klayton Bigeni
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Comments
Last start won by 2.25 m when driven back in the field, (Fr8) held up early, at this track (1:58.20) beating Penurious in NR up to 45 on March 19 at $5 at the bell was 9th-14.7. In form and sure to prove very hard to beat 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 | 19/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jake Bigeni | 1:58.2 | 8 |
| 2.2L | $5.00 |
| 5/9 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:54.2 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 03/03/2026 | 10 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:51.7 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $15.00 |
| 7/7 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:51.8 | 4 |
| 25.7L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:53.3 | 3 |
| 6.4L | $51.00 |
| 2/10 | 06/02/2026 | 38 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $14.00 |
| 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: Jorja Daskalovski
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Comments
Last start saluted by 5.5 m (Sr2) at this track (1:58.00) beating Saint Karamara in NR up to 45 on March 19 at $10 at the bell was 6th-8.73. Capable of going 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 | 19/03/2026 | 20 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | J L Daskalovski | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | M S J Taylor | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | J L Daskalovski | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 21.6L | $126.00 |
| 8/10 | 20/02/2026 | 23 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | J L Daskalovski | 1:58.8 | 8 |
| 17.0L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/01/2026 | 19 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J L Daskalovski | 1:53.7 | 6 |
| 37.3L | $19.00 |
| 1/10 | 09/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J L Daskalovski | 1:54.4 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 03/01/2026 | 18 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J L Daskalovski | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $19.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | M S J Taylor | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |