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Newcastle Race 1 - Sky Active Racing Pace

VALORIX (3) ran eighth last start at this track over 1609m, beaten 30 metres. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Finds a nice race and will be a major force. DAZZLING GEMS (2) has had four runs this campaign without filling a placing. Added to the sequence last time over 1609m at this track, finishing 15 metres away from the winner in fifth. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Won't find this any harder and she can take care of this line-up. CAPTAIN WILL (8) cops a wide draw but could measure up on debut. DEPASSANT (6) will find this easier than the last attempt when seventh at Menangle

Race Time:3:25 AM

Monday, April 20, 2026

Track:Fast

Weather:Fine

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

The Ghost Express (1)N/A

Trainer: Mathew Taylor (Krambach)12 mths 0: 0-0-0

Driver: Mathew Taylor

5 yo B G

Sire: LIVE OR DIE (USA)

Dam: MAGIC NIGHTS (AUS)

Stats

Career0: 0-0-0

LTS$0.00

BMR

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %0%

Place %0%

Comments

Five-year-old gelding by Live Or Die out of Magic Nights having his first start. Finished fifth at Newcastle in a trial on April 15 over 1609m. Expected to run well from an inside draw.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/7	15/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m	Good	M S J Taylor	1. Barrys Rose 2. Peppercorn Barry 3. Pixiebelle	35.4L	$0.00
6/6	08/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Maitland	1648m	Good	M S J Taylor	1. Valorix 2. Pixiebelle 3. Howitis	23L	$0.00
5/7	01/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m		M S J Taylor	1. Ruby Romar 2. Ultimate Dilemma 3. Believe In Carmer	46.8L	$0.00
3/4	18/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m	Good	M S J Taylor	1. Smolenski 2. Rainbow Feels 3. The Ghost Express	20.4L	$0.00
5/6	11/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Maitland	1648m	Good	M S J Taylor	1. A Little Dilemma 2. Shalamar Miss 3. Make It Rain	19L	$0.00
2/6	04/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m	Good	M S J Taylor	1. Kiss Before Twelve 2. The Ghost Express 3. Buddywillmakeit	3.2L	$0.00

Dazzling Gems (2)85583x9775

Trainer: Keith Mcdeed (Whittingham)12 mths 9: 0-0-1

Driver: Jye Coney

3 yo BR BL F

Sire: CAPTAIN CRUNCH (USA)

Dam: GEMMIA (AUS)

Stats

Career9: 0-0-1

LTS$2,776.00

BMR

TS4: 0-0-0

Win %0.00%

Place %11.11%

Comments

Has struggled of late. Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 1609m after racing wide at this track, beaten 15 m by Franco Styles (1:56.90) in MAIDEN on March 13 at $21. At the previous start 7th (Fr3) over 1980m at Tamworth, beaten 55 m by Peppi Gratz (2:25.70) in 0-1 WIN on March 5 at $26. Better than the latest run and from a low draw gets her chance to bounce back.

Last Starts 38 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/9	13/03/2026	8	MAIDEN	$6,940.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Will Rixon	1:56.9	6	1. Franco Styles 2. Roobee 3. Goldnglitz	15.3L	$21.00
7/10	05/03/2026	10	0-1 WIN	$6,940.00	Tamworth	1980m	Fast	M P Chapple	1:58.4	3	1. Peppi Gratz 2. Slick And Suave 3. Cinnamon	53.0L	$26.00
7/10	23/02/2026	18	0-1 WIN	$6,940.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	G K Chapple	1:56.5	3	1. Ronnys Watching 2. Wicked Legend 3. Harms Miki	13.8L	$16.00
4/8	18/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m	Good	G K Chapple		0	1. Rockin Miss Regina 2. Smoking Joey 3. Sporting Robyn NZ	3.3L	$0.00
9/10	05/02/2026	314	0-1 WIN	$6,940.00	Tamworth	1609m	Fast	D A Chapple	1:56.5	1	1. Wanted Poster 2. Try Catching Me 3. What Again Shannon	61.7L	$9.00
6/8	28/01/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m	Good	G K Chapple		0	1. Grumpyshannon 2. Rockin Bull 3. A Little Dilemma	40.9L	$0.00
3/8	28/03/2025	9	No NR	$9,790.00	Bathurst	1730m	Neutral	Leigh Sutton	1:56.7	6	1. Luvatinny 2. Syds Joy 3. Dazzling Gems	3.4L	$41.00
8/10	19/03/2025	16	No NR	$9,790.00	Bathurst	1730m	Neutral	Leigh Sutton	1:55.4	2	1. Willows Girl 2. Wheres My Reason 3. Bettorbythesea	37.8L	$151.00

Valorix (3)8

Trainer: Grace Panella (Pokolbin)12 mths 1: 0-0-0

Driver: Grace Panella

3 yo B C

Sire: BETTING LINE (USA)

Dam: MAZ (AUS)

Stats

Career1: 0-0-0

LTS$300.00

BMR

TS1: 0-0-0

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Comments

Three-year-old colt lining up for the second time. At debut 8th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Lochinvar Marcello (1:53.80) in 3yo NR up to 60 on April 17 at $18. Draws well and finds an easier assignment so expect huge improvement.

Last Starts 3 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/10	17/04/2026	-	NR up to 60	$15,300.00	Newcastle	1609m	Neutral	Grace Panella	1:53.8	3	1. Lochinvar Marcello 2. Kiki Meister 3. Grumpyshannon	30.2L	$18.00
1/6	08/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Maitland	1648m	Good	Grace Panella		0	1. Valorix 2. Pixiebelle 3. Howitis	3L	$0.00
1/2	01/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m		Grace Panella		0	1. Valorix 2. Always Be Carmer	30.7L	$0.00
1/3	25/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Maitland	1648m	Good	Grace Panella		0	1. Valorix 2. Bandleader 3. Pebe Mondo	3L	$0.00

Woopaa (4)6680x50889

Trainer: Denis Maricic (Bobs Farm)12 mths 16: 0-0-1

Driver: James Kennedy

4 yo B G

Sire: AMERICAN IDEAL (USA)

Dam: REBBY (NZ)

Stats

Career16: 0-0-1

LTS$4,316.00

BMR

TS13: 0-0-1

Win %0.00%

Place %6.25%

Comments

Last start 9th (Fr2) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 60 m by Firestrike (1:52.90) in MAIDEN on April 14 at $151. Two runs back 8th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track beaten 30 m by Line Of Courage (1:57.20) in MAIDEN on April 2 at $41. Has the task ahead.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
9/10	14/04/2026	12	MAIDEN	$15,300.00	Menangle	1609m	Fast	J J Kennedy	1:52.9	2	1. Firestrike 2. Captains Delight 3. Wicked Legend	59.3L	$151.00
8/9	02/04/2026	20	MAIDEN	$6,940.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	J J Kennedy	1:57.2	5	1. Line Of Courage 2. Slick And Suave 3. Rainbow Feels	27.7L	$41.00
8/9	13/03/2026	18	MAIDEN	$6,940.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	J J Kennedy	1:56.9	4	1. Franco Styles 2. Roobee 3. Goldnglitz	22.3L	$34.00
10/10	23/02/2026	14	0-1 WIN	$6,940.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	J J Kennedy	1:56.5	5	1. Ronnys Watching 2. Wicked Legend 3. Harms Miki	39.3L	$16.00
5/8	09/02/2026	415	0-1 WIN	$6,940.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	J J Kennedy	1:56.5	5	1. Keayang Harlow 2. Slick And Suave 3. Bull Shark	12.3L	$61.00
4/8	28/01/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m	Good	J J Kennedy		0	1. Grumpyshannon 2. Rockin Bull 3. A Little Dilemma	20.3L	$0.00
10/10	21/12/2024	8	MAIDEN	$9,790.00	Newcastle	1609m	Neutral	Blake Hughes	1:56.6	1	1. Watch Carinas Lass 2. Ellie Rippin 3. Rippin An Twistin	78.8L	$31.00
3/5	09/10/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m	Good	J L Daskalovski		0	1. Lucy Styles 2. Ultimate Diva 3. Woopaa	14.3L	$0.00

Oakdale Mary (5)6x98

Trainer: Ben Mantle (Gateshead)12 mths 3: 0-0-0

Driver: Ben Mantle

5 yo BR M

Sire: HES WATCHING (USA)

Dam: CAMEO GEM (AUS)

Stats

Career3: 0-0-0

LTS$408.00

BMR

TS2: 0-0-0

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Comments

Last start 8th (Fr2) over 1760m after showing early pace at Narrabri beaten 24 m by Cinnamon (2:08.90) in 0-1 WIN on April 5. Two runs back 9th (Sr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 25 m by Ronnys Watching (1:56.50) in 0-1 WIN on February 23 at $71. May do better.

Last Starts 15 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/10	05/04/2026	41	0-1 WIN	$6,940.00	Narrabri	1760m	Neutral	Ben Mantle	1:57.8	2	1. Cinnamon 2. Yarraman Tilly 3. Truthbetold	24.6L	$1.00
9/10	23/02/2026	644	0-1 WIN	$6,940.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Ben Mantle	1:56.5	2	1. Ronnys Watching 2. Wicked Legend 3. Harms Miki	26.8L	$71.00
7/8	18/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m	Good	Ben Mantle		0	1. Rockin Miss Regina 2. Smoking Joey 3. Sporting Robyn NZ	8.7L	$0.00
8/8	12/11/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m	Good	Ben Mantle		0	1. The Cid 2. Sensationalize 3. Drakaina	149.4L	$0.00
6/8	20/05/2024	-	No NR	$6,940.00	Newcastle	1609m	Neutral	B J Mantle	1:58.5	2	1. Luvabeerwithjohnny 2. Larrikin Lenny 3. Lachies Gamble	37.1L	$101.00

Depassant (6)322248x837

Trainer: Tiarn Mcelhinney (Menangle Park)12 mths 12: 0-3-2

Driver: Glenn McElhinney

5 yo B BR G

Sire: ULTIMATE MACHETE (NZ)

Dam: LADY ELISE (AUS)

Stats

Career12: 0-3-2

LTS$8,043.00

BMR

TS5: 0-1-2

Win %0.00%

Place %41.67%

Comments

Last start was well beaten into seventh behind Firestrike at Menangle over 1609m in a MAIDEN on April 14 at $126. Raced better the start before that with a game effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.11 beaten 5 m by Roobee (1:57.40) in MAIDEN on April 6 at $7. Worth including.

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	14/04/2026	8	MAIDEN	$15,300.00	Menangle	1609m	Fast	Glenn Mcelhinney	1:52.9	4	1. Firestrike 2. Captains Delight 3. Wicked Legend	42.7L	$126.00
3/8	06/04/2026	9	MAIDEN	$6,940.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Glenn Mcelhinney	1:57.4	1	1. Roobee 2. Goldnglitz 3. Depassant	5.2L	$7.00
8/10	28/03/2026	85	MAIDEN	$15,300.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	J J Sharp	1:56.5	4	1. Designa Label 2. Im Just Sayin 3. Never Know Sparky	27.9L	$34.00
7/9	18/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	J J Sharp		0	1. Fearful 2. Marranzano 3. Trugold NZ	11.9L	$0.00
3/10	04/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	J J Sharp		0	1. Tilly Deevinne 2. You Are My Wish 3. Depassant	19.2L	$0.00
8/10	02/01/2026	11	MAIDEN	$15,000.00	Goulburn	1710m	Fast	Joshua Gallagher	1:56.9	1	1. Wicked Berries 2. Daniboy 3. Mcsiren	15.3L	$17.00
4/9	22/12/2025	6	0-1 WIN	$6,940.00	Goulburn	1710m	Fast	Glenn Mcelhinney	1:56.1	5	1. Stellar Stride 2. Warrawees Shout 3. Draxon	46.3L	$6.00
2/10	16/12/2025	7	MAIDEN	$6,940.00	Newcastle	2030m	Fast	Glenn Mcelhinney	1:59.4	6	1. Need Me Some Sugar 2. Depassant 3. Shalamar Miss	13.9L	$2.50

Never Know Sparky (7)67346

Trainer: Paul Morgan (Maitland)12 mths 5: 0-0-1

Driver: Dan Morgan

3 yo BR G

Sire: THE STORM INSIDE (AUS)

Dam: NICKY WRIGHT (NZ)

Stats

Career5: 0-0-1

LTS$2,562.00

BMR

TS5: 0-0-1

Win %0.00%

Place %20.00%

Comments

Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 35 m by Ruby Romar (1:55.60) in 3yo NR up to 58 on April 10 at $101. At the run before was well back in the run when 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th-13.3 beaten 7 m by Line Of Courage (1:57.20) in MAIDEN on April 2 at $15. Might need easier.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/8	10/04/2026	8	NR up to 58	$11,830.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Daniel Morgan	1:55.6	3	1. Ruby Romar 2. Threetwonine 3. Line Of Courage	35.7L	$101.00
4/9	02/04/2026	5	MAIDEN	$6,940.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Daniel Morgan	1:57.2	6	1. Line Of Courage 2. Slick And Suave 3. Rainbow Feels	7.7L	$15.00
3/10	28/03/2026	15	MAIDEN	$15,300.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Daniel Morgan	1:56.5	3	1. Designa Label 2. Im Just Sayin 3. Never Know Sparky	6.1L	$71.00
7/9	13/03/2026	18	MAIDEN	$6,940.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Daniel Morgan	1:56.9	2	1. Franco Styles 2. Roobee 3. Goldnglitz	21.2L	$26.00
6/10	23/02/2026	-	0-1 WIN	$6,940.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Daniel Morgan	1:56.5	1	1. Ronnys Watching 2. Wicked Legend 3. Harms Miki	12.7L	$12.00
8/8	18/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m	Good	Daniel Morgan		0	1. Rockin Miss Regina 2. Smoking Joey 3. Sporting Robyn NZ	10.8L	$0.00
3/6	11/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Maitland	1648m	Good	Daniel Morgan		0	1. Revvin Reynard 2. Believe In Carmer 3. Never Know Sparky	12L	$0.00

Captain Will (8)N/A

Trainer: Kerry Towers (Carrick)12 mths 0: 0-0-0

Driver: Robert Morris

4 yo B H

Sire: CAPTAINTREACHEROUS (USA)

Dam: ARTISTIC DASH (NZ)

Stats

Career0: 0-0-0

LTS$0.00

BMR

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %0%

Place %0%

Comments

Four-year-old entire by Captaintreacherous out of Artistic Dash having his first start. Finished seventh in a trial on April 8 at Menangle over 1609m. Fitter for a recent trial and looks ready to run well.

Last Starts 12 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/8	08/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Robert Morris	1. Soho Piastri 2. Seaside Drive 3. I Am Ravishing	38.8L	$0.00
7/8	01/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Robert Morris	1. Firestrike 2. See Me No More 3. Biggerbetterbest	42.7L	$0.00
3/5	25/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Robert Morris	1. Maximian 2. Onehellofadream 3. Captain Will	7.4L	$0.00
2/7	18/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Robert Morris	1. Fenway Park 2. Captain Will 3. My Ultimate Jethro	10.4L	$0.00
1/4	12/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Goulburn	1710m	Good	Harrison Ross	1. Captain Will 2. Hezatouch Of Class 3. Prowess	0.3L	$0.00

Gigtana (1)N/A

Trainer: Denis Maricic (Bobs Farm)12 mths 0: 0-0-0

Driver: Blake Hughes

7 yo B M

Sire: WELL SAID (USA)

Dam: ILLAWONG GERALDINE (AUS)

Stats

Career0: 0-0-0

LTS$0.00

BMR

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %0%

Place %0%

Comments

Seven-year-old mare (Well Said - Illawong Geraldine) making her debut. Finished seventh in a trial on April 15 at Newcastle over 1609m. Will benefit from this experience.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/7	15/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m	Good	C D R Carroll	1. Barrys Rose 2. Peppercorn Barry 3. Pixiebelle	61.8L	$0.00
6/7	01/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m		J J Kennedy	1. Ruby Romar 2. Ultimate Dilemma 3. Believe In Carmer	47.6L	$0.00
4/6	04/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m	Good	J J Kennedy	1. Kiss Before Twelve 2. The Ghost Express 3. Buddywillmakeit	6.5L	$0.00
3/6	18/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m	Good	J J Kennedy	1. The Ghost Express 2. Surreal Skyfall 3. Gigtana	3.1L	$0.00
4/5	11/06/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m	Good	G S Brown	1. Hollywood Babe 2. Rifle Range NZ 3. Lochinvar Charger	2L	$0.00
3/4	23/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m	Good	J L Daskalovski	1. Ascot Showgirl 2. Manhatten Master 3. Gigtana	75.4L	$0.00

Barden Ridge (2)664x7

Trainer: Tiarn Mcelhinney (Menangle Park)12 mths 4: 0-0-0

Driver: Joshua Gallagher

3 yo B C

Sire: ALWAYS B MIKI (USA)

Dam: MES TI TSEPI (AUS)

Stats

Career4: 0-0-0

LTS$1,196.00

BMR

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Comments

Began his campaign last start running was well back in the run when 7th (Fr5) over 1720m at Penrith was 7th-10.19 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Captains Delight (2:06.60) in 3yo MAIDEN on April 9 at $101. Improver.

Last Starts 11 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/8	09/04/2026	364	MAIDEN	$11,830.00	Penrith	1720m	Fast	Glenn Mcelhinney	1:58.4	5	1. Captains Delight 2. Taras Temptation 3. Tollsa King	19.4L	$101.00
7/7	01/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Glenn Mcelhinney		0	1. Seabow 2. Hykeepmeposted 3. Hav Fun With That	19.4L	$0.00
2/4	25/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Glenn Mcelhinney		0	1. Lonesome Stranger 2. Barden Ridge 3. Our Ultimate Margo	7.3L	$0.00
4/4	10/04/2025	20	MAIDEN	$9,790.00	Penrith	1720m	Neutral	Glenn Mcelhinney	1:57.6	3	1. Mydnight 2. Tennessee Kid 3. Kellys Colours	31.3L	$26.00
6/8	21/03/2025	10	No NR	$9,790.00	Bathurst	1730m	Neutral	Glenn Mcelhinney	1:53.7	7	1. Message Bank 2. Soho Park Avenue 3. Siargao Island	64.2L	$151.00
6/7	11/03/2025	-	MAIDEN	$10,000.00	Menangle	1609m	Neutral	Glenn Mcelhinney	1:56.2	4	1. Myras Mint 2. Lewie Kelly 3. Between Decks	38.4L	$151.00