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Newcastle Race 3 - Coca Cola Pace

SAINT CRUSADER (5) looks close to a win having placed the last two times he raced here, leading and fighting well to go under by a head as runner-up last start. Draws wider but could break through if things go his way. COOL NIGHT (8) made a good return to the Harmey stable when he finished third at his latest appearance at this venue, racing parked but boxing on to be beaten 5.4 metres. May need a bit of luck negotiating a very wide starting position but with even luck he is good enough to take out a race like this. ROCKTAGONAL (3) had this same draw when he beat SAINT CRUSADER for a last-start win by a head at this circuit. Must be respected along with GROSSO NASO (7) who found form with a last-start win at Tamworth.

Race Time:8:07 AM

Friday, June 5, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:Showers

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:2030m

Spirit King (1)0632168253

Trainer: P E Payne (Fullerton Cove)12 mths 127: 16-14-20

Driver: Vaughan Duncan

8 yo B H

Sire: CAPTAINTREACHEROUS (USA)

Dam: IDLE SPIRIT (AUS)

Stats

Career127: 16-14-20

LTS$153,638.00

BMR1:53.80

TS95: 11-10-19

Win %12.60%

Place %39.37%

Comments

Two back was well beaten into fifth after being driven well back, behind Rocktagonal at this track over 1609m on May 22 at $61. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.75 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Rocknroll Gig at this track over 1609m on May 29 at $8. Recent form sound and can be in the finish.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/8	29/05/2026	7	NR up to 65	$9,790.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Vaughan Duncan	1:54.2	6	1. Rocknroll Gig 2. Princess Mickayla 3. Spirit King	2.7L	$8.00
5/8	22/05/2026	7	NR up to 80	$11,830.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Vaughan Duncan	1:52.0	8	1. Rocktagonal 2. Saint Crusader 3. Kanena Provlima	14.6L	$61.00
2/10	15/05/2026	7	NR up to 63	$9,790.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Vaughan Duncan	1:53.3	5	1. Carramar Olam 2. Spirit King 3. Ultimate Diva	1.6L	$5.00
8/9	08/05/2026	7	No NR	$11,830.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Vaughan Duncan	1:52.8	2	1. Force Full 2. Master Catch 3. Rocktagonal	8.8L	$26.00
6/10	01/05/2026	7	NR up to 69	$11,830.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Vaughan Duncan	1:54.9	2	1. Mr Teddy NZ 2. Pet Kitty 3. Rocktagonal	6.2L	$17.00
1/9	24/04/2026	7	NR up to 65	$9,790.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Vaughan Duncan	1:55.5	6	1. Spirit King 2. Illawong Danny 3. Ohwhatiwouldgive	0.2L	$11.00
4/7	23/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m	Good	T J Miles		0	1. Sally Bigtime 2. Vincentius Maximus 3. Ultimate Cruza	29.9L	$0.00
4/5	16/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m	Good	T J Miles		0	1. Always Be Chaps 2. Mondello Beach 3. Sally Bigtime	25.5L	$0.00

The Metal Flyer (2)6884194518

Trainer: Kerryann Morris (Menangle Pk)12 mths 106: 12-13-16

Driver: Jorja Daskalovski

6 yo BR G

Sire: TINTIN IN AMERICA (NZ)

Dam: ROTKARA STELLA (AUS)

Stats

Career106: 12-13-16

LTS$147,359.00

BMR1:54.10

TS26: 3-3-7

Win %11.32%

Place %38.68%

Comments

Last start 8th (Sr2) over 1720m at Penrith beaten 40 m by Alta Sierra (2:01.70) on May 28 at $17. Two runs back won by a head after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Penrith (2:04.20) beating Fire Fox in on May 21 at $8 at the bell was leading 2.63. Leaning to others.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/9	28/05/2026	7	NR up to 80	$11,830.00	Penrith	1720m	Neutral	Jorja Daskalovski	1:53.9	2	1. Alta Sierra 2. Ultimate Cruza 3. Promising	39.8L	$17.00
1/8	21/05/2026	14	NR up to 69	$11,830.00	Penrith	1720m	Fast	Jorja Daskalovski	1:56.2	2	1. The Metal Flyer 2. Fire Fox NZ 3. Major Icon NZ	0.2L	$8.00
5/10	07/05/2026	14	NR up to 62	$9,790.00	Penrith	1720m	Fast	Jorja Daskalovski	1:55.5	2	1. Major Icon NZ 2. Captain Ritchie 3. Smokescreen	18.8L	$19.00
4/7	23/04/2026	15	NR up to 67	$9,790.00	Penrith	2125m	Fast	Robert Morris	1:57.8	2	1. Rocknroll Gig 2. Lochinvar Jag 3. Obadiah Dragon NZ	6.6L	$17.00
4/9	15/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	M N Bigeni		0	1. Colossal Hope 2. Rudy Gee 3. Clear Left NZ	13.6L	$0.00
9/10	08/04/2026	13	NR up to 80	$11,830.00	Bathurst	2260m	Fast	Robert Morris	1:56.8	7	1. Jorge Street 2. Grayson Red 3. Saint Veran	10.5L	$21.00
1/10	26/03/2026	7	NR up to 90	$11,830.00	Penrith	1720m	Fast	Robert Morris	1:55.1	2	1. The Metal Flyer 2. Fire Fox NZ 3. Van Basten	1.1L	$13.00
4/6	19/11/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Robert Morris		0	1. Perfect Stride NZ 2. Hugo Maguire NZ 3. Mac Bon	4.8L	$0.00

Rocktagonal (3)1344543391

Trainer: Grace Panella (Pokolbin)12 mths 208: 25-19-23

Driver: Robert Morris

9 yo BR G

Sire: WESTERN TERROR (USA)

Dam: MOSSDALE GABBY (NZ)

Stats

Career208: 25-19-23

LTS$231,041.00

BMR1:52.00

TS100: 10-9-10

Win %12.02%

Place %32.21%

Comments

Last start won by a head (Fr3) at this track (1:52.00) beating Saint Crusader in on May 22 at $21 at the bell was 4th-9.19. Draws to advantage and expected to go well 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	22/05/2026	7	NR up to 80	$11,830.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Grace Panella	1:52.0	3	1. Rocktagonal 2. Saint Crusader 3. Kanena Provlima	0.2L	$21.00
9/9	15/05/2026	7	NR up to 90	$11,830.00	Newcastle	2030m	Fast	Grace Panella	1:53.6	6	1. Dance With Carmer 2. Kanena Provlima 3. Laceys Lad NZ	22.6L	$34.00
3/9	08/05/2026	7	No NR	$11,830.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Grace Panella	1:52.8	5	1. Force Full 2. Master Catch 3. Rocktagonal	1.6L	$23.00
3/10	01/05/2026	14	NR up to 69	$11,830.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Grace Panella	1:54.9	3	1. Mr Teddy NZ 2. Pet Kitty 3. Rocktagonal	1.4L	$14.00
4/10	17/04/2026	7	NR up to 80	$11,830.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Grace Panella	1:53.9	8	1. Double It Harry 2. Maurlen Boy 3. Metallica Man	2.7L	$61.00
5/9	10/04/2026	8	NR up to 90	$11,830.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Grace Panella	1:52.9	4	1. Metallica Man 2. Laceys Lad NZ 3. Grosso Naso	6.2L	$7.50
6/6	26/04/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m		B J Elder		0	1. Saint Crusader 2. Roclea Image 3. Stick Man NZ	14.6L	$0.00
5/5	12/03/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Maitland	1648m	Good	C J Griffiths		0	1. Scotlynn Jiggs NZ 2. Spirit Inside 3. Captain Dan NZ	21L	$0.00

Van Basten (4)7037789987

Trainer: Grace Panella (Pokolbin)12 mths 70: 15-8-4

Driver: Brad Elder

6 yo B G

Sire: SUNSHINE BEACH (USA)

Dam: VERTIGAL (AUS)

Stats

Career70: 15-8-4

LTS$165,274.00

BMR1:51.10

TS12: 5-1-1

Win %21.43%

Place %38.57%

Comments

Didn't do much at the last run, 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 5th-7.88 beaten 6 m by Dessie Gee (1:52.40) on May 19 at $81. Before that 8th (Fr4) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 24 m by Force Full (1:51.00) on May 12 at $34. Cannot enthuse.

Last Starts 16 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/10	19/05/2026	7	7 5K/5 Starts	$10,000.00	Menangle	1609m	Fast	Declan Murphy	1:52.4	2	1. Dessie Gee 2. Ravishing Sloy 3. Perfect Stride NZ	6.0L	$81.00
8/9	12/05/2026	7	7 5K/5 Starts	$10,000.00	Menangle	1609m	Fast	Declan Murphy	1:51.0	4	1. Force Full 2. Montalbano 3. Spirit Of Arion NZ	24.1L	$34.00
9/10	05/05/2026	12	7 5K/5 Starts	$10,000.00	Menangle	1609m	Fast	Jim Douglass	1:53.8	3	1. Dom Toretto NZ 2. Montalbano 3. Hes A Meister NZ	12.7L	$41.00
9/10	23/04/2026	7	NR up to 80	$11,830.00	Penrith	1720m	Fast	Zara Fitzpatrick	1:55.9	5	1. Dom Toretto NZ 2. Harleequin 3. Hes A Meister NZ	12.2L	$61.00
8/9	16/04/2026	5	NR up to 90	$11,830.00	Penrith	1720m	Fast	Chris Geary	1:56.1	2	1. Light Me Up NZ 2. Harleequin 3. Itzmineontheline	13.9L	$8.50
7/10	11/04/2026	9	NR up to 95	$20,400.00	Menangle	1609m	Fast	Chris Geary	1:52.0	5	1. Classic Mission NZ 2. Force Full 3. Vite Monet	15.1L	$81.00
7/8	07/05/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Rickie Alchin		0	1. Classic Mission NZ 2. Outside Fighter 3. Renewal	13.6L	$0.00
2/6	30/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Rickie Alchin		0	1. Mailman NZ 2. Van Basten 3. Skylord	3.2L	$0.00

Saint Crusader (5)6709847352

Trainer: Seaton Grima (Llandilo)12 mths 103: 18-11-15

Driver: Seaton Grima

7 yo BR H

Sire: COURAGE UNDER FIRE (NZ)

Dam: BELLA FORTUNA (AUS)

Stats

Career103: 18-11-15

LTS$204,483.00

BMR1:52.30

TS51: 15-6-8

Win %17.48%

Place %42.72%

Comments

Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing fifth after showing early speed, behind Harleequin at Menangle over 1609m in a 4-020yo+ on May 16 at $7. Then a handy effort when a close second after showing early speed, behind Rocktagonal at this track over 1609m on May 22 at $4. Leading contender.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/8	22/05/2026	6	NR up to 80	$11,830.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Seaton Grima	1:52.0	2	1. Rocktagonal 2. Saint Crusader 3. Kanena Provlima	0.2L	$4.00
5/9	16/05/2026	8	0W/20K Stakes	$20,400.00	Menangle	1609m	Fast	Seaton Grima	1:50.9	2	1. Harleequin 2. Jetter Son 3. Heidsieck NZ	7.9L	$7.00
3/10	08/05/2026	13	NR up to 70	$9,790.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Vaughan Duncan	1:54.6	8	1. Ultimate Cruza 2. Major Reason 3. Saint Crusader	5.0L	$34.00
7/9	25/04/2026	7	B 5 NR 55 or better	$14,980.00	Albion Park	2138m	Neutral	Angus Garrard	1:56.8	3	1. Tinder Surprise NZ 2. Basilisk Bob 3. Tilly Jayne	7.1L	$11.00
4/10	18/04/2026	7	B 5 NR 55 or better	$14,500.00	Albion Park	1660m	Neutral	Pete Mcmullen	1:54.6	2	1. Charge Ahead 2. Buddy Perfect 3. Xpress Party	1.6L	$41.00
8/8	11/04/2026	7	B 5 NR 55 or better	$14,500.00	Albion Park	1660m	Neutral	Angus Garrard	1:51.2	1	1. Basilisk Bob 2. Applied NZ 3. Miracle Moose NZ	20.8L	$6.50
1/6	25/06/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m		Leigh Sutton		0	1. Saint Crusader 2. Swell Time NZ 3. Peppa Bliss	5.2L	$0.00
5/6	18/06/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Maitland	1648m	Good	K A Mcdeed		0	1. Halsey Nicole 2. Pure Grunt 3. Rick Reilly NZ	19L	$0.00

Metallica Man (6)5263x13747

Trainer: Tom Ison (Warral)12 mths 81: 14-6-13

Driver: Tom Ison

7 yo CH G

Sire: TINTIN IN AMERICA (NZ)

Dam: SOKYOU GO GIRL (AUS)

Stats

Career81: 14-6-13

LTS$158,456.00

BMR1:52.93

TS37: 5-3-10

Win %17.28%

Place %40.74%

Comments

Last start 7th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track was leading by 0.43 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Surfers Delight (1:53.00) on May 29 at $7. Before that, surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr4) over 2030m after showing early speed at this track beaten 13 m by Dance With Carmer (2:23.30) on May 15 at $41. Has ability and can do better.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/7	29/05/2026	14	NR up to 90	$11,830.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Tom Ison	1:53.0	5	1. Surfers Delight NZ 2. Laceys Lad NZ 3. Cool Night	13.0L	$7.00
4/9	15/05/2026	14	NR up to 90	$11,830.00	Newcastle	2030m	Fast	Tom Ison	1:53.6	4	1. Dance With Carmer 2. Kanena Provlima 3. Laceys Lad NZ	13.6L	$41.00
7/10	01/05/2026	14	NR up to 90	$11,830.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Tom Ison	1:56.0	1	1. Laceys Lad NZ 2. Ravishing Sloy 3. Montalbano	5.6L	$23.00
3/10	17/04/2026	7	NR up to 80	$11,830.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Tom Ison	1:53.9	3	1. Double It Harry 2. Maurlen Boy 3. Metallica Man	2.0L	$4.40
1/9	10/04/2026	72	NR up to 90	$11,830.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Tom Ison	1:52.9	7	1. Metallica Man 2. Laceys Lad NZ 3. Grosso Naso	2.3L	$10.00
1/4	24/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Tamworth	1609m	Good	Tom Ison		0	1. Metallica Man 2. Laurie Dee 3. Tafl Move	12.5L	$0.00
3/10	28/01/2026	12	No NR	$11,830.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Tom Ison	1:52.3	4	1. Saint Crusader 2. Hay There Joe 3. Metallica Man	0.2L	$10.00
2/4	14/10/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Tamworth	1609m		Tom Ison		0	1. Rippin Rupert 2. Metallica Man 3. Lachies Gamble	5.2L	$0.00

Grosso Naso (7)1683x32781

Trainer: Anthony Missen (Tamworth)12 mths 38: 9-6-6

Driver: Blake Hughes

5 yo B BR G

Sire: BETTORS DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: LOUVRE (AUS)

Stats

Career38: 9-6-6

LTS$106,862.00

BMR1:55.10

TS10: 2-1-3

Win %23.68%

Place %55.26%

Comments

Last start won by 1.75 m (Sr1) at Tamworth (2:24.50) beating Carramar Olam in on May 21 at $7.50 at the bell was 4th-4.66. Back in form and looks a player again.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/9	21/05/2026	6	NR up to 70	$9,790.00	Tamworth	1980m	Fast	Cooper Griffiths	1:57.4	1	1. Grosso Naso 2. Carramar Olam 3. Arnies Army NZ	1.8L	$7.50
8/9	15/05/2026	13	NR up to 90	$11,830.00	Newcastle	2030m	Fast	Blake Hughes	1:53.6	2	1. Dance With Carmer 2. Kanena Provlima 3. Laceys Lad NZ	22.1L	$23.00
7/12	02/05/2026	16	No NR	$150,000.00	Menangle	2300m	Fast	Blake Hughes	1:54.5	8	1. Seasider 2. Thalassophobia 3. Ima Boxa	23.6L	$126.00
2/8	16/04/2026	6	NR up to 70	$9,790.00	Tamworth	1980m	Fast	Chloe Formosa	1:56.6	2	1. Ashleys Blue Chip 2. Grosso Naso 3. Illawong Danny	6.6L	$2.90
3/9	10/04/2026	77	NR up to 90	$11,830.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Blake Hughes	1:52.9	6	1. Metallica Man 2. Laceys Lad NZ 3. Grosso Naso	2.8L	$8.50
1/4	31/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Tamworth	1609m	Good	A J Missen		0	1. Grosso Naso 2. Laurie Dee 3. Zacharooni	1.1L	$0.00
3/10	23/01/2026	7	No NR	$15,300.00	Tamworth	2360m	Dead	J G Coney	1:56.1	5	1. Helluva NZ 2. Ooga Chaka 3. Grosso Naso	12.5L	$34.00
2/4	23/12/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Tamworth	1609m	Good	C S James		0	1. Carramar Olam 2. Grosso Naso 3. Rock Around	0.1L	$0.00

Cool Night (8)3147618843

Trainer: Clayton Harmey (Whittingham)12 mths 85: 13-9-13

Driver: Jye Coney

6 yo B G

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: BLISSFULL NIGHT (AUS)

Stats

Career85: 13-9-13

LTS$139,628.00

BMR1:51.00

TS24: 6-2-2

Win %15.29%

Place %41.18%

Comments

Good performance when beaten by 4.5 m finishing fourth behind Ozzie Punta at Albion Park over 2138m in a 4yo+ on May 16 at $19. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Surfers Delight at this track over 1609m on May 29 at $2.25. Working up to a win.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/7	29/05/2026	13	NR up to 90	$11,830.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Jye Coney	1:53.0	4	1. Surfers Delight NZ 2. Laceys Lad NZ 3. Cool Night	5.4L	$2.25
4/8	16/05/2026	7	No NR	$18,100.00	Albion Park	2138m	Neutral	Nathan Dawson	1:54.9	2	1. Ozzie Punta 2. Whos Delight NZ 3. Birkirkara	4.5L	$19.00
8/10	09/05/2026	7	No NR	$17,500.00	Albion Park	1660m	Neutral	Greg Bennett	1:51.1	4	1. Exclusive Hustler 2. Ozzie Punta 3. Ellis Street	7.5L	$151.00
8/8	02/05/2026	7	No NR	$18,100.00	Albion Park	2138m	Neutral	Greg Bennett	1:53.8	2	1. Manila Playboy 2. Ozzie Punta 3. Ellis Street	14.4L	$34.00
1/7	25/04/2026	7	B 4 NR 60 or better	$14,500.00	Albion Park	1660m	Neutral	Nathan Dawson	1:53.0	3	1. Cool Night 2. Miracle Moose NZ 3. Our Sunset Delight	3.0L	$2.40
6/10	18/04/2026	7	B 5 NR 55 or better	$14,500.00	Albion Park	1660m	Neutral	Tom Callaghan	1:54.6	4	1. Charge Ahead 2. Buddy Perfect 3. Xpress Party	3.5L	$10.00
4/7	12/11/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m	Good	M P Chapple		0	1. Applied NZ 2. Ultimate Diva 3. Sally Bigtime	3.7L	$0.00
1/7	09/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Jack Callaghan		0	1. Cool Night 2. Give Me A Minute NZ 3. Marathon Man NZ	3.3L	$0.00