Newcastle Race 2 - Slick Chicks Pace
SPUNKYS GOTSECRETS (9) added to a string of top-four finishes when beaten 6m two back at Menangle then appreciated the return to this circuit and distance when he scored by 8.6 metres last week. Gets a soft run on the inside of the second line and if he gets the gaps can continue the strong form. MISTER QUIRK (10) overcame a similar draw to this to get home by a narrow margin at Penrith last time, his second success from his last three outings. Has strong claims again with even luck. BETTORLIGHTEM UP (8) last raced when third in a Listed race at Maitland three-and-a-half months ago. Draws out but is two from two when fresh and has been readied with two city trials. KING HIT NZ (7) draws wide but is going well, coming from the back row to win two of three starts since a win at this circuit and distance.

Driver: Cooper Griffiths
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr2) over 1720m at Penrith was 7th-8.87 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Clara Rocks (2:04.10) in NR up to 52 on March 20 at $34. At the run before good run when 3rd (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 4.5 m by King Hit (1:54.60) in NR up to 57 on March 13 at $21. Likely improver from the ace draw.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $12,240.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 15.2L | $34.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $21.00 |
| 9/10 | 05/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 39.6L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:53.4 | 1 |
| 24.4L | $26.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:52.3 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $16.00 |
| 1/10 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 54 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.2 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $5.00 |
| 5/5 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Abby Sanderson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ash Manton | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grace Panella
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track beaten 4 m by Captain Groove (1:53.50) in NR up to 63 on April 2 at $3.50. At the run before 8th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early pace at Menangle was 3rd-5.8 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Fe Fe On Fire (1:53.70) in NR up to 64 on March 24 at $11. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 02/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:53.5 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $3.50 |
| 8/10 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/03/2026 | 17 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:53.0 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:51.1 | 7 |
| 11.9L | $31.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:51.8 | 5 |
| 9.1L | $18.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:53.3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/5 | 04/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Blake Hughes | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 09/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Captain Groove (1:53.50) in NR up to 63 on April 2 at $14. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track was 10th-20.1 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Petes Crunch Time (1:53.70) in NR up to 65 on March 28 at $31. Drawn favourably and is worth another chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:53.5 | 8 |
| 5.9L | $14.00 |
| 10/10 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | T J Miles | 1:53.7 | 7 |
| 16.3L | $31.00 |
| 3/10 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | NR 59 to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | J L Daskalovski | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $8.00 |
| 2/10 | 13/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J L Daskalovski | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 8.7L | $8.50 |
| 6/10 | 07/03/2026 | 8 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:52.0 | 4 |
| 10.9L | $17.00 |
| 1/10 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.0 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 23/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | T J Miles | 0 |
| 29.9L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 16/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | T J Miles | 0 |
| 25.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 18 m by Spunkys Gotsecrets (1:55.20) in NR up to 58 on April 2 at $26. Two runs back 2nd (Sr1) over 1609m at Tamworth, at the bell was 3rd-8.25 beaten 2.25 m by Amillion Promises (1:58.00) in NR up to 58 on March 26 at $4.40. Facing a tricky assignment.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Kirra Langelaar | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $26.00 |
| 2/10 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | K L Langelaar | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $4.40 |
| 5/10 | 19/03/2026 | 7 | NR 59 to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | K L Langelaar | 1:56.4 | 7 |
| 9.2L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | K L Langelaar | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $4.60 |
| 9/10 | 06/03/2026 | 36 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | K L Langelaar | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | K L Langelaar | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $7.00 |
| 5/5 | 08/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | K L Langelaar | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 24/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | B J Hughes | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr6) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track beaten 5 m by Captain Groove (1:53.50) in NR up to 63 on April 2 at $8.50. Showed ability the outing before when he raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by a neck after showing early speed, (Fr6) at this track (2:29.00) beating Hes My Reason in NR up to 58 on March 28 at $26 at the bell was 3rd-4. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:53.5 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/10 | 28/03/2026 | 15 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joe Taaffe | 1:58.1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $26.00 |
| 10/10 | 13/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.6 | 8 |
| 16.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 12.9L | $5.50 |
| 6/10 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 15.4L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:52.3 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $14.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1740m after showing early pace at Riverina Paceway beaten 6 m by Fasting (2:03.30) in NR up to 65 on April 4 at $13. Two runs back 7th (Fr6) over 1730m at Bathurst, beaten 21 m by Demon Blue (2:04.30) in 3yo NR up to 65 CG on December 26 at $14. Solid prospect with that run under the belt.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 04/04/2026 | 99 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $13.00 |
| 6/6 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 0m | Jack Barton | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 26/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | J T Hewitt | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 21.6L | $14.00 |
| 1/9 | 18/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | J T Hewitt | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $2.40 |
| 5/10 | 12/12/2025 | 9 | No NR | $15,300.00 | Dubbo | 2120m | Fast | J T Hewitt | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 21.2L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Paula Sapio | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/11/2025 | 79 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Paula Sapio | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Bernie Hewitt | 0 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chloe Formosa
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing fifth after showing early speed, behind Petes Crunch Time at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 65 on March 28 at $2.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing third behind Captain Groove at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 63 on April 2 at $7.50. Contender.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.5 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $7.50 |
| 5/10 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $2.70 |
| 2/10 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | NR 59 to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 13/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $2.60 |
| 4/8 | 05/03/2026 | 12 | NR up to 65 | $11,830.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | M P Chapple | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $17.00 |
| 10/10 | 21/02/2026 | 64 | NR up to 60 | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 30.6L | $2.80 |
| 1/4 | 21/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Central Southland Raceway | 2400m | SS | Brent Barclay | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. Previously first up won by 2.5 m as favourite (Sr2) at Bathurst (2:04.00) beating The Samurai in NR up to 48 on August 20 at $1.20. Draws wide but is unbeaten fresh so rates as a leading player.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ashleigh Delosa | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ashleigh Delosa | 0 |
| 23.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 27/12/2025 | 8 | 5 WINs | $30,600.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:58.1 | 6 |
| 15.3L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/12/2025 | 20 | 2-5 WINs | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 0.7L | $17.00 |
| 8/9 | 29/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:52.4 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $61.00 |
| 6/9 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:52.2 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 15/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $51.00 |
| 2/10 | 05/11/2025 | 12 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start a big 8 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at this track (1:55.20) beating Avenger in NR up to 58 on April 2 at $1.40. Has the ability to take this out.
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 | 02/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $1.40 |
| 4/9 | 27/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:52.5 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 19/03/2026 | 24 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $1.30 |
| 2/9 | 23/02/2026 | 10 | NR 51 to 54 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:53.2 | 7 |
| 1.1L | $1.60 |
| 2/10 | 13/02/2026 | 6 | NR 46 to 54 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:53.2 | 8 |
| 4.4L | $6.00 |
| 10/10 | 07/02/2026 | 10 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:52.1 | 5 |
| 21.4L | $3.90 |
| 1/6 | 14/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 08/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Blake Hughes | 0 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Racing in great heart. Last start from midfield and won by 1.5 m (Sr3) at Penrith (2:34.80) beating Petes Crunch Time in NR up to 70 on March 20 at $11 at the bell was 5th-5.77. Awkward draw but in-form and expected to go close again.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 20/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $14,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 19.2L | $23.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.7 | 7 |
| 17.9L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 14.2L | $10.00 |
| 9/10 | 05/02/2026 | 49 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $21.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 18.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 02/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Taleah Mcmullen | 0 |
| 10.4L | $0.00 |