Newcastle Race 2 - Barastoc Pace
MISTER CHEESE (7) had to call on all reserves to salute at the most recent appearance over 1609m at this track, getting home by just 1.75 metres. The driver has some work to do from this wide starting position. Steps up a level but he is capable of running another big race. ETHANS REVENGE (2) resumes from a spell of four months after closing off last campaign in good form, the last run being a solid third over 1609m at this track. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Well-placed to take this out. SWEET ROCKY (9) was out of the money two runs ago then broke and finished seventh last start over 1609m at this track, coming home 6 metres from the winner. Gets a soft run on the inside of the second line but may need luck at some point. Live chance in a similar assignment. CHEVRON FLIES NZ (10) has been hard to fault of late, adding to the winning tally last start with success over 1609m at this track.

Driver: Andrew Bourke
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th-11.59 beaten a head by Yesnomaybeso (1:53.90) in NR 55 to 57 on February 13 at $9.50. Two runs back 2nd (Sr2) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 6th-12.84 beaten 3.5 m by Spirit King (1:55.30) in NR up to 53 on February 6 at $8. Facing a testing assignment.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Bourke | 1:53.9 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $9.50 |
| 2/10 | 06/02/2026 | 28 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/10 | 09/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:53.4 | 6 |
| 21.5L | $34.00 |
| 3/10 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Bourke | 1:52.9 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $26.00 |
| 10/10 | 20/12/2025 | 50 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Bourke | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 22.9L | $15.00 |
| 9/10 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 66 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Bourke | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 11.7L | $21.00 |
| 4/4 | 24/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Andrew Bourke | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 17/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Andrew Bourke | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
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Resuming after four months off the scene. Finished off last campaign when beaten by 5.5 m finishing third behind Devious Minds at this track over 1609m in a 2yo 2 WINs on October 24 at $2.70. Previous preparation first-up won by 6 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Penrith (2:37.70) beating Janelle May in MAIDEN on October 2 at $1.35. Has won fresh before and looks ready to fire after a recent trial win.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 24/10/2025 | 7 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $2.70 |
| 1/9 | 17/10/2025 | 8 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $1.33 |
| 3/10 | 09/10/2025 | 7 | 0-2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 02/10/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $1.35 |

Driver: Michael Stanley
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Comments
Last start 9th (Fr2) over 1660m after showing early pace at Hamilton, at the bell was 2nd-0.8 beaten 6 m by Metro Assassin (1:57.70) in NR 56 to 64 on January 11 at $10. Two runs back won by 1.75 m as favourite (Sr2) at Mt Gambier (2:42.60) beating Always Steamed Up in NR 45 to 52 on November 18 at $2.50 at the bell was 5th-8.8m 3WNC. Finding a few ahead of him.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 26.3L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 11/01/2026 | 54 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Fast | Matthew Craven | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/11/2025 | 18 | NR 45 to 52 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 31/10/2025 | 11 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 20/10/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 2:00.7 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $41.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
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Comments
Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts. Placed last start 2nd (Sr1) over 1680m after being wide early at Terang was 2nd-2.2m 2WNC at the bell, beaten 1.75 m by We Favour Rosie (2:01.50) in NR 50 to 55 on August 4 at $15. Before that 3rd (Fr6) over 1710m after racing wide at Ballarat, at the bell was 2nd-.5m 2WNC beaten 3 m by Gunforhire (2:05.10) in NR 50 to 55 on July 24 at $9.50. Recent trials will help bring him on but a lack of race-fitness might work against.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 15.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 04/08/2025 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/10 | 24/07/2025 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 14/07/2025 | 19 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | W | Lochie Cook | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 25/06/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |

Driver: Jorja Daskalovski
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Racing consistently with minor placings at her last two starts. Placed last start 2nd (Fr6) over 2125m at Penrith, at the bell was 3rd-5.95 beaten 10 m by Cerise Rainbow (2:33.70) in NR up to 62 on February 12 at $31. Before that 3rd (Fr2) over 2125m after showing early pace at Penrith was 5th-8.64 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Promising (2:32.50) in NR up to 90 on February 5 at $19. Hard to enthuse in this field.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | J L Daskalovski | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $31.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Declan Murphy | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 14.9L | $19.00 |
| 7/10 | 29/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:54.4 | 4 |
| 26.2L | $31.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:52.4 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/01/2026 | 2 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Rickie Alchin | 1:52.2 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $31.00 |
| 3/10 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | NR 63 to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $3.10 |
| 4/9 | 14/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Marburg | 1850m | Good | W T Rothwell | 0 |
| 12.7L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 09/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | N R Rothwell | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
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Comments
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 1720m at Penrith, beaten 12 m by Palatino (2:04.90) in NR up to 57 on February 12 at $7. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 1730m after showing early pace at Bathurst was leading by 3.34 at the bell, beaten 1.2 m by Whitbys Delight (2:04.20) in NR up to 52 on December 26 at $3. Should be there at the business end.
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 | 12/02/2026 | 48 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 26/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 18/12/2025 | 17 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $4.20 |
| 9/10 | 01/12/2025 | 47 | 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:53.3 | 5 |
| 15.7L | $7.50 |
| 9/10 | 15/10/2025 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 28.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/12 | 07/10/2025 | 13 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $4.40 |
| 4/7 | 30/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Jasmine Dimovski | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 02/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Layne Dwyer | 0 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tom Ison
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Comments
Seven-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track and Tamworth both over 1609m. Last start won by 1.75 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr5) at this track (1:53.70) beating Rockin Bull in NR 51 to 54 on February 9 at $1.40 at the bell was leading 1.98. Looks very hard to beat.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 09/02/2026 | 4 | NR 51 to 54 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:53.7 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $1.40 |
| 1/10 | 05/02/2026 | 51 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $4.60 |
| 10/10 | 16/12/2025 | 32 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 30.5L | $23.00 |
| 7/10 | 14/11/2025 | 21 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Mollly Ison | 1:54.3 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $5.50 |
| 10/10 | 24/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:56.0 | 8 |
| 54.9L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 17/10/2025 | 3 | NR 41 to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/5 | 19/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Blake Hughes | 0 |
| 4.6L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 28/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | G A Panella | 0 |
| 18.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into third behind Protagonist at this track over 2030m in a NR up to 58 on February 6 at $11. Then a handy effort when a close third after a quick start, behind Yesnomaybeso at this track over 1609m in a NR 55 to 57 on February 13 at $10. Racing well and is one of the contenders.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:53.9 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/01/2026 | 13 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Mollly Ison | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $16.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/01/2026 | 12 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $4.60 |
| 10/10 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:56.4 | 8 |
| 79.6L | $16.00 |
| 9/9 | 20/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:52.4 | 5 |
| 32.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 22.6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 09/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Blake Hughes | 0 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
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Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 7th (Sr2) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 9th-15.68 beaten 6 m by Yesnomaybeso (1:53.90) in NR 55 to 57 on February 13 at $4.20. The start before was well back in the run when 8th (Fr10) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 7th-13.07 beaten 19 m by Lexys On Song (1:52.10) in 4yo+ No NR on February 7 at $13. Hasn't drawn the best again but he is a major player.
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 | 13/02/2026 | 6 | NR 55 to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $4.20 |
| 8/10 | 07/02/2026 | 10 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:52.1 | 10 |
| 19.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $1.95 |
| 2/8 | 19/01/2026 | 4 | NR 47 to 49 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $2.30 |
| 1/10 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 13.6L | $3.70 |
| 1/9 | 08/01/2026 | 12 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 17.4L | $1.40 |
| 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: Seaton Grima
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Comments
Has won at her last two outings. Last start won by 4.5 m after showing early speed, (Fr6) at this track (1:53.20) beating Upstream in NR 46 to 54 on February 13 at $5 at the bell was 3rd-4.4. Hard to leave out on current form. Can win again despite the draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 1/9 | 06/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $2.90 |
| 5/7 | 29/01/2026 | 10 | NR 43 to 51 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $2.80 |
| 9/9 | 19/01/2026 | 6 | NR 41 to 46 GROUP | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:58.8 | 6 |
| 31.7L | $31.00 |
| 9/9 | 13/01/2026 | 17 | NR 41 to 45 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 20.2L | $11.00 |
| 10/10 | 27/12/2025 | 4 | NR 46 to 51 | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 21.1L | $61.00 |
| 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 |