Newcastle Race 4 - Coca Cola Pace
PARALLEL (3) has been tackling stronger company and while outclassed last time at Menangle he was good when runner-up from the back row at Penrith last month. Suited dropping to this level and draws well. CLASSICMAJOR (2) comes off a couple of solid efforts in finishing midfield Menangle. Aided by a good draw and has winning claims in this line-up. BETTOR BE LUCKY (10) added to a good record at this circuit and distance when scoring two back and was good again when placed last time at Penrith. Tougher draw but he is racing well. ZACHAROONI (9) is in the mix after turning in a better effort last start to finish second at Tamworth.

Driver: Sam Ison
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr4) over 1609m at Tamworth beaten 22 m by Frontliner (1:58.10) in NR up to 38 on December 4 at $5.50. At his previous start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr5) over 1980m at Tamworth, beaten 35 m by Major Mickey (2:25.70) in NR up to 47 on November 27 at $26. Can do better from this draw.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | C S James | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 38 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 22.0L | $5.50 |
| 7/10 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Sam Ison | 1:58.5 | 5 |
| 33.3L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | NR 37 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 29.7L | $13.00 |
| 9/10 | 13/11/2025 | 14 | NR 40 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Sam Ison | 1:58.8 | 6 |
| 24.1L | $34.00 |
| 4/9 | 30/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Sam Ison | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 24.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 16/10/2025 | 7 | NR 40 to 44 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Sam Ison | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $31.00 |
| 6/6 | 16/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | A J Missen | 0 |
| 61.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 5th-5.24 beaten 11 m by Oursurfinsafari (1:53.70) in 3yo+ WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 on December 8 at $19. The start before 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 7th-12.5 beaten 8 m by Watch Me React (1:54.60) in 3yo+ WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 on December 1 at $34. Should get his chance from this draw.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 08/12/2025 | 7 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 11.9L | $19.00 |
| 6/10 | 01/12/2025 | 7 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.6 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 24/11/2025 | 7 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.8 | 9 |
| 16.4L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/11/2025 | 7 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Darren Binskin | 1:54.2 | 9 |
| 21.4L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/11/2025 | 14 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Darren Binskin | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $41.00 |
| 2/10 | 27/10/2025 | 6 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 29/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 115.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr5) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 23 m by Ideal Redemption (1:54.00) in 3yo+ 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 on December 1 at $34. The run before was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr7) over 1710m at Goulburn beaten 20 m by Eyedidntloseit (2:05.00) in NR up to 45 on November 25 at $7.50. Better placed and draws to advantage.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 01/12/2025 | 6 | 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:54.0 | 5 |
| 23.7L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/11/2025 | 15 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:57.7 | 7 |
| 20.0L | $7.50 |
| 6/10 | 10/11/2025 | 7 | 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Kerryann Morris | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 14.7L | $34.00 |
| 2/9 | 03/11/2025 | 7 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 | $10,000.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $5.50 |
| 7/10 | 27/10/2025 | 6 | 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Kerryann Morris | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 8.7L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 21/10/2025 | 8 | NR 38 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $3.80 |
| 2/6 | 17/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | R P Morris | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 10/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | K A Morris | 0 |
| 12.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 4th (Fr1) over 1100m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 25 m by Ghostly Courage (1:16.50) in NR up to 50 on July 10 2023 at $61. Market watch fresh.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | M M Bond | 0 |
| 14.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 23/09/2025 | 14 | NR 38 to 40 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $4.80 |
| 5/10 | 09/09/2025 | 11 | NR 36 to 41 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
| 9/10 | 29/08/2025 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:54.5 | 6 |
| 44.2L | $151.00 |
| 6/10 | 15/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $12.00 |
| 3/10 | 08/08/2025 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 29/07/2025 | 12 | NR up to 31 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 2/3 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Holly Bigeni | 0 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 10th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 30 m by Madazalways (1:56.10) in NR up to 45 on November 28 at $9. Before that 4th (Fr6) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 4th-5.14 beaten 8 m by Be Good Benny (1:55.80) in NR 40 to 41 on November 18 at $8. Prefer others.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 28/11/2025 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 29.2L | $9.00 |
| 4/10 | 18/11/2025 | 4 | NR 40 to 41 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:55.8 | 6 |
| 8.7L | $8.00 |
| 10/10 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Callaghan | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 18.1L | $126.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/11/2025 | 24 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 28.0L | $9.50 |
| 3/6 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 14/10/2025 | 39 | NR 40 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 7.2L | $3.40 |
| 8/10 | 05/09/2025 | 21 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $23.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Ben Mantle | 0 |
| 26.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
Stats
Comments
Commanding win three starts back at Tamworth over 1980m MAIDEN on November 27. Last time out 5th (Fr1) over 1980m after showing early pace at Tamworth beaten 21 m by Ohwhatiwouldgive (2:27.40) in NR up to 53 on December 11 at $5. Each way hope.
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 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 21.2L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $1.75 |
| 1/10 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 2:02.2 | 3 |
| 12.4L | $2.15 |
| 3/8 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $4.60 |
| 2/10 | 13/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 33 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 30/10/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 9.1L | $2.20 |
| 3/4 | 04/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Joshua Osborn | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 29/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Laura Osborn | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brian Portelli
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early pace at Penrith was leading by 0.96 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Hot Cruise Control (2:05.70) in NR up to 48 on December 11 at $4.80. Before that, was well beaten after breaking at Penrith on December 4. Improvement needed.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 16.9L | $4.80 |
| 10/10 | 04/12/2025 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 362.4L | $81.00 |
| 7/10 | 24/11/2025 | 7 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.8 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 17/11/2025 | 4 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 12.7L | $16.00 |
| 10/10 | 13/11/2025 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | B P Portelli | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $71.00 |
| 8/9 | 03/11/2025 | 7 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 | $10,000.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 25.9L | $9.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/10/2025 | 7 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B P Portelli | 1:55.4 | 8 |
| 11.2L | $9.50 |
| 6/6 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | B P Portelli | 0 |
| 17.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 10/06/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | D J Pace | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Formosa
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track was leading by 1.94 at the bell, beaten 3 m by Im A Liberty Girl (1:56.30) in NR up to 45 on November 28 at $6.50. At her previous start 6th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was leading 2.64 beaten 13 m by Be Good Benny (1:55.80) in NR 40 to 41 on November 18 at $8. Consider.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 28/11/2025 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
| 6/10 | 18/11/2025 | 11 | NR 40 to 41 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 13.1L | $8.00 |
| 7/10 | 07/11/2025 | 357 | NR 40 to 41 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 16.7L | $41.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 22/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 36L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 15/11/2024 | 5 | 0-2 Win - Local Pace | $10,000.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Neutral | M M Parsons | 2:02.4 | 2 |
| 45.7L | $12.00 |
| 10/10 | 10/11/2024 | 16 | 0-2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | M M Parsons | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 70.2L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/10/2024 | 7 | 0-2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 2120m | Fast | M M Parsons | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |

Driver: Jemma Coney
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at Tamworth, at the bell was 2nd-4 beaten 2.25 m by Brave Bondi (1:57.50) in NR 37 to 42 on November 20 at $2.80. Decent effort last start. Contender.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | NR 37 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Georgia Young | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.80 |
| 7/10 | 13/11/2025 | 28 | NR 40 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Georgia Young | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 16/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Georgia Young | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 09/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Georgia Young | 2:00.3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.80 |
| 4/10 | 02/10/2025 | 14 | NR 37 to 40 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Georgia Young | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $4.80 |
| 2/10 | 18/09/2025 | 21 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Georgia Young | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $19.00 |
| 1/4 | 25/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Georgia Young | 0 |
| 35.4L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 09/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | G M Young | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jim Douglass
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into third after a quick start, behind Desiderio at Penrith over 2125m in a NR up to 47 on December 4 at $51. Raced better the start before that where he won by 1.75 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at this track (1:57.40) beating Valiant Charger in NR up to 35 on November 18 at $2.90 at the bell was 2nd-1.64. Can feature with even luck.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 04/12/2025 | 16 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $51.00 |
| 1/9 | 18/11/2025 | 8 | NR up to 35 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.90 |
| 7/10 | 10/11/2025 | 7 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:55.0 | 5 |
| 15.3L | $101.00 |
| 6/9 | 03/11/2025 | 13 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 | $10,000.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 23.3L | $71.00 |
| 3/10 | 21/10/2025 | 19 | NR up to 37 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 17.0L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 02/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 30.3L | $71.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | J N Douglass | 0 |
| 8.6L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 08/09/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J N Douglass | 0 |
| 17.5L | $0.00 |