Newcastle Race 3 - Vale Ken Giggins
SKY CITY NZ (8) made it three wins from his last five runs at this venue when leading from a similar draw and getting home by 9 metres last week. This is a little stronger but he is going well enough to take that next step. HYDEEHO NZ (1) turned in a much better run when second up last time out, coming from the back row for third. Freshened since but won the only time he tried this distance and he is likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. LOU WILL NZ (2) is a newcomer to the Seaton Grima yard from Victoria. Draws well so can measure up. TIGERLICIOUS (6) was solid in finishing fourth at Menangle last time out and is suited returning to a circuit where she has won twice from just three visits.

Driver: Jemma Coney
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into tenth after showing early speed, behind Chevron Flies at this track over 1609m in a NR 46 to 54 on February 13 at $81. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing third behind War Western at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 53 on April 2 at $23. Strong chance from the inside draw.
Last Starts 49 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 | 48 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $23.00 |
| 10/10 | 13/02/2026 | 124 | NR 46 to 54 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 24.2L | $81.00 |
| 6/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Joe Taaffe | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 12/10/2025 | 9 | NR 55 to 70 | $4,000.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Fast | Brendan Barnes | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 15.9L | $10.00 |
| 9/9 | 03/10/2025 | 7 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Tamara Battle | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 132.4L | $17.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/09/2025 | 8 | NR 53 to 58 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Gemma Hewitt | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 25.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 18/09/2025 | 7 | NR 52 to 57 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Gemma Hewitt | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Amanda Turnbull | 0 |
| 17.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 10th (Fr2) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 55 m by Heatseeker (2:42.30) in 0W/15 0K stake on May 9 at $21. The run previous 6th (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early pace at Melton beaten 7 m by Zanda Man (2:03.90) in 1MW on May 2 at $34. Switches from Victoria and draws to make an immediate impact.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 56.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | 1MW | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 17.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/12 | 18/04/2026 | 8 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $34.00 |
| 4/12 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $34.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/04/2026 | 15 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 14.6L | $41.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 20 m by This Is Heaven (1:53.00) in NR up to 53 on May 15 at $26. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track was 10th-21.16 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Lexus Lou (1:54.00) in NR 51 to 54 on May 11 at $41. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 15/05/2026 | 4 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:53.0 | 8 |
| 20.2L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 11/05/2026 | 4 | NR 51 to 54 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:54.0 | 7 |
| 13.8L | $41.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $2.60 |
| 8/8 | 30/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 117.7L | $1.70 |
| 3/9 | 24/04/2026 | 4 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $9.50 |
| 5/7 | 20/04/2026 | 4 | NR 51 to 54 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $11.00 |
| 4/4 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 2044m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rodney Atkins
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Kasbah (1:57.40) in NR up to 61 on May 15 at $41. Two runs back was well back in the run when 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track was 8th-10.48 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Ultimate Trouble (1:55.20) in NR up to 47 on May 8 at $5. Form not up to scratch.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 61 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:55.2 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 2:00.1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $3.10 |
| 4/9 | 24/04/2026 | 4 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $23.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/04/2026 | 3 | NR 40 to 46 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:54.8 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/04/2026 | 11 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $21.00 |
| 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: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr7) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track was 2nd-1.67 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Tried And Trusted (1:55.80) in NR 46 to 50 on May 11 at $16. Before that, 8th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 5th-11.3 beaten 17 m by Spunkys Gotsecrets (1:53.90) in 4yo+ NR up to 60 on April 24 at $26. May play a role.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 11/05/2026 | 17 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $16.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/04/2026 | 4 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 17.6L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/04/2026 | 10 | NR 40 to 46 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 3/10 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $4.60 |
| 7/10 | 02/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 19.9L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 26.6L | $10.00 |
| 1/5 | 18/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 19/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jorja Daskalovski
Stats
Comments
Last start posted a big 9 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr6) at this track (1:53.50) beating Rainbowsend in NR up to 48 on May 15 at $1.60. Can continue the strong form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:53.5 | 6 |
| 9.2L | $1.60 |
| 8/10 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $2.70 |
| 3/9 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.4 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $12.00 |
| 1/9 | 10/04/2026 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/9 | 31/03/2026 | 18 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 16.1L | $19.00 |
| 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 |