Newcastle Race 5 - Psc Insurance Pace
MAJOR REASON (4) resumes from a spell of 11 weeks after closing off last campaign in good form, the last run being a solid third over 2030m at this track. Likely to run a big race to kick off this campaign. HAVEYOUCHECKEDIN (6) finished third at his most recent outing, beaten 4 metres, in a far better performance at Menangle over 1609m. This is a nice drop in grade so he is a major player again. PET KITTY (1) is in the mix following a respectable third at her most recent appearance over 1609m at Menangle. ASHLEYS BLUE CHIP (3) is worth some thought after her last-start fourth over 1609m at this track on February 13.

Driver: Joe Taaffe
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing tenth after a quick start, behind Sky Blu at Menangle over 1609m in a NR up to 95 M on February 7 at $61. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Whilemena Rita at Menangle over 1609m in a NR up to 75 M on February 14 at $26. Will be right in the thick of things.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:52.8 | 7 |
| 4.4L | $26.00 |
| 10/10 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $61.00 |
| 2/9 | 24/01/2026 | 8 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.1 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $2.40 |
| 5/9 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joe Taaffe | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 9/10 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:51.5 | 8 |
| 26.4L | $51.00 |
| 2/4 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 02/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Emmett Brosnan | 0 |
| 8.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Formosa
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track was 7th-13.23 at the bell, beaten 11 m by I Break The Line (1:51.90) in NR 72 to 80 on February 13 at $23. Two runs back 7th (Sr4) over 1980m at Tamworth, beaten 15 m by Betterthanfederer (2:23.30) in NR 60 to 75 on January 23 at $12. Hard to make a case.
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 | 13/02/2026 | 21 | NR 72 to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:51.9 | 1 |
| 11.4L | $23.00 |
| 7/10 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $12,240.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Dead | Michael Formosa | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/10 | 16/01/2026 | 13 | NR 60 to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $8.50 |
| 2/10 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | NR 72 to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/12/2025 | 15 | No NR | $12,240.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $23.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $15,300.00 | Dubbo | 2525m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:57.8 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $18.00 |
| 2/5 | 06/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Chloe Formosa | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 23/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Chloe Formosa | 0 |
| 23.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tom Ison
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track was 8th-14.17 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Cool Night (1:52.40) in NR 58 to 71 on February 13 at $31. Two runs back won by 2 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at Tamworth (2:29.00) beating Jayjaybenny in NR 61 to 70 on February 5 at $2.30 at the bell was leading 1.33. Drawn well and can do much better.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 13/02/2026 | 8 | NR 58 to 71 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:52.4 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $31.00 |
| 1/8 | 05/02/2026 | 8 | NR 61 to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Tom Ison | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $2.30 |
| 10/10 | 28/01/2026 | 15 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:52.3 | 2 |
| 24.6L | $126.00 |
| 8/10 | 13/01/2026 | 4 | NR 65 to 80 | $14,280.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 09/01/2026 | 21 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:53.1 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $21.00 |
| 9/10 | 19/12/2025 | 15 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 2044m | Neutral | Tom Ison | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 39.5L | $21.00 |
| 1/5 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 10.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 15/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation when beaten by 3 m finishing third behind Grosso Naso at this track over 2030m in a NR up to 70 on December 5 at $13. Previous preparation first-up won by 3 m (Sr4) at this track (2:26.20) beating Rouge Bling in 3yo+ NR up to 70 on November 21 at $9.50. Solid claims.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $75,000.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/11 | 21/11/2025 | 63 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $9.50 |
| 5/7 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Andrew Bourke | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 0/10 | 19/09/2025 | 7 | NR 63 to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 12/09/2025 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 22.6L | $13.00 |
| 7/10 | 29/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:53.5 | 7 |
| 12.2L | $34.00 |
| 3/10 | 22/08/2025 | 105 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $13.00 |
| 5/5 | 23/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Andrew Bourke | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track was 6th-10.35 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by I Break The Line (1:51.90) in NR 72 to 80 on February 13 at $26. Before that 4th (Sr1) over 2030m at this track was 5th-9.22 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Dance With Carmer (2:25.40) in NR 71 to 90 on February 6 at $61. This looks a far sterner task.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | NR 72 to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:51.9 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 06/02/2026 | 8 | NR 71 to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $61.00 |
| 5/10 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 15.6L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $17.00 |
| 10/10 | 09/01/2026 | 21 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mark Callaghan | 1:53.1 | 8 |
| 15.2L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 19/12/2025 | 13 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 2044m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 2/4 | 15/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 14/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Laceys Lad at Maitland over 2044m in a NR up to 90 on December 19 at $4.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing third behind Captain Bellasario at Menangle over 1609m in a NR up to 95 on February 7 at $10. Can retain the good form.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 07/02/2026 | 50 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:51.0 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $10.00 |
| 1/3 | 04/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Good | G A Lew | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 19/12/2025 | 16 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 2044m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 15.6L | $4.20 |
| 7/8 | 03/12/2025 | 193 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | B J Medlyn | 1:55.5 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $41.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | T M Robson | 0 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 24/05/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:52.0 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $41.00 |
| 11/12 | 17/05/2025 | 87 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 50.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/10 | 19/02/2025 | 4 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Travis Bullock | 1:52.6 | 4 |
| 5.2L | $5.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr3) over 2300m after showing early pace at Menangle, beaten 13 m by Jay Ok (2:44.20) in NR up to 105 on February 14 at $34. At the start before was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr8) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 30 m by Hi Manameisjeff (1:49.30) in LR No NR on February 7 at $101. Better than recent form suggests; great chance to bounce back.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 105 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 13.1L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 07/02/2026 | 8 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:49.3 | 8 |
| 31.0L | $101.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/01/2026 | 6 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Bathurst | 2790m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 19.1L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/01/2026 | 70 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:49.5 | 7 |
| 23.9L | $71.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 8.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 8.7L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 15/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 105 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.7 | 7 |
| 17.0L | $19.00 |
| 9/10 | 08/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:50.5 | 3 |
| 14.5L | $17.00 |

Driver: Seaton Grima
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 8th (Fr8) over 2030m at this track was 8th-16.76 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Dance With Carmer (2:25.40) in NR 71 to 90 on February 6 at $41. Before that 5th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track was 8th-16.47 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Saint Crusader (1:52.30) in No NR on January 28 at $12. Others rate better.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | NR 71 to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:55.3 | 8 |
| 14.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/01/2026 | 19 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:52.3 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $12.00 |
| 7/10 | 09/01/2026 | 13 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:53.1 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 27/12/2025 | 36 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $1.85 |
| 1/5 | 17/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Bruce Andrews | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Bruce Andrews | 0 |
| 17.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/11/2025 | 32 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:55.7 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $8.00 |

Driver: Michael Stanley
Stats
Comments
Second-up here following a spell. Good run when 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 4th-12.22 beaten 13 m by Hi Manameisjeff (1:49.30) in LR No NR on February 7 at $61. Will improve with that run under the belt. Strong chance with that run under the belt.
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 | 07/02/2026 | 91 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:49.3 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $61.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 08/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:48.2 | 6 |
| 30.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/9 | 01/11/2025 | 21 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:49.3 | 8 |
| 6.1L | $6.50 |
| 9/9 | 11/10/2025 | 105 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:49.6 | 8 |
| 20.2L | $61.00 |
| 1/5 | 01/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 28/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:54.1 | 9 |
| 19.2L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 21/06/2025 | 21 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:51.7 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |