Newcastle Race 4 - Trotters Back On Track 27 Feb Pace
ROCKNROLL TONY (7) has been a model of consistency of late and deserved his victory last time out, scoring by 1.75 metres over 1609m at this track when sent out as the odds-on favourite. Interesting to see what unfolds from this wide draw. His last-start form is good enough to win a race of this calibre. BROOKESSMARTDANCER (3) has been racing well of late. Finished fourth at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 3.5 metres. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Meets a similar line up and he is a strong winning hope. DOUBLE LINES (1) after getting checked shortly after the start could only finish eighth over 1980m at Tamworth last start. Can atone. A VAPAR STORM (8) is worth some thought after his last-start sixth over 2125m at Penrith.

Driver: Kirra Langelaar
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Backing up quickly after was well back in the run when 8th (Fr6) over 1980m at Tamworth beaten 30 m by Reds Good To Go (2:25.30) in NR up to 45 on February 19 at $61. The start before was well back in the run when 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track was 8th-11.93 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Gunfightersghost (1:57.30) in NR 37 to 39 on February 9 at $13. Draws the inside this time and he is a major player.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 19/02/2026 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | K L Langelaar | 1:58.1 | 6 |
| 27.9L | $61.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/02/2026 | 44 | NR 37 to 39 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | K L Langelaar | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $13.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 1646m | Fast | K L Langelaar | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $4.20 |
| 3/10 | 20/12/2025 | 4 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | K L Langelaar | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $7.50 |
| 7/9 | 16/12/2025 | 5 | NR 41 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | K L Langelaar | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $17.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | K L Langelaar | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $14.00 |
| 4/5 | 17/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | C D R Carroll | 0 |
| 6.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 24/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | K L Langelaar | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Garaty
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Ire Of The Dragon at this track over 1609m in a NR 40 to 42 on February 9 at $7.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Captain Dorian at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 47 on February 13 at $26. Expected to go well again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 13/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 09/02/2026 | 3 | NR 40 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 46.5L | $7.50 |
| 6/10 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:58.1 | 7 |
| 29.2L | $34.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:54.9 | 7 |
| 5.7L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/01/2026 | 4 | NR up to 36 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $2.25 |
| 6/10 | 15/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:56.0 | 8 |
| 20.9L | $81.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Aaron Garaty | 0 |
| 12.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Andrew Bourke | 0 |
| 31L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th-11.11 beaten 3.5 m by Gunfightersghost (1:57.30) in NR 37 to 39 on February 9 at $4.20. Before that, 4th (Fr2) over 1710m after showing early pace at Goulburn, beaten 6 m by Parallel (2:03.90) in NR up to 40 on January 27 at $13. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 09/02/2026 | 13 | NR 37 to 39 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $4.20 |
| 4/8 | 27/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 6.4L | $13.00 |
| 9/10 | 13/01/2026 | 14 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 25.2L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 30/12/2025 | 50 | NR 36 to 37 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/5 | 18/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Chris Geary | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 10/11/2025 | 31 | 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 27.0L | $61.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/10/2025 | 11 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 24.2L | $41.00 |
| 2/6 | 03/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Chris Geary | 0 |
| 6.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
Stats
Comments
Seven-year-old entire showed improvement last start. Was driven from back in the field when 3rd (Fr6) over 2125m at Penrith was 7th-21.13 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Jakcam Flyer (2:34.90) in NR up to 48 on February 19 at $41. The run before was not as impressive when well beaten into seventh after being driven well back, behind Cerise Rainbow at Penrith over 2125m in a NR up to 58 on February 5 at $81. Contender.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 14.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | B P Portelli | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 36.0L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 29/01/2026 | 29 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $31.00 |
| 6/7 | 31/12/2025 | 15 | NR 42 to 46 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | J F Scott | 2:01.2 | 3 |
| 24.7L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 16/12/2025 | 47 | NR 42 to 43 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | J F Scott | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 13.2L | $26.00 |
| 4/5 | 16/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albury | 1770m | Good | P M Brown | 0 |
| 150L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 30/10/2025 | 6 | NR 40 to 44 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:59.5 | 6 |
| 27.2L | $7.50 |
| 9/9 | 24/10/2025 | 7 | NR 41 to 46 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 16.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/5 | 19/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | T J Battle | 0 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glenn McElhinney
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 9th (Fr1) over 2125m after showing early speed at Penrith beaten 40 m by Peligroso (2:34.70) in NR up to 48 on February 5 at $21. Before that 9th (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early speed at Penrith beaten 16 m by Lynnsanity (2:08.20) in NR up to 47 on January 29 at $51. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 39.2L | $21.00 |
| 9/10 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 16.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/9 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 15.5L | $71.00 |
| 8/9 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 23.8L | $81.00 |
| 7/9 | 08/01/2026 | 31 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Peter Green Jnr | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 17.9L | $61.00 |
| 6/6 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Peter Green Jnr | 0 |
| 30.7L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 08/12/2025 | 7 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 20.4L | $17.00 |
| 2/6 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Peter Green Jnr | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Formosa
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track was 6th-16.09 at the bell, beaten 2.75 m by Ire Of The Dragon (1:56.00) in NR 40 to 42 on February 9 at $8. Two runs back 5th (Sr1) over 1980m at Tamworth, at the bell was 7th-17.6m on the pegs beaten 11 m by Joe By The Seaside (2:28.70) in NR up to 47 on November 27 at $51. May need more racing.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 09/02/2026 | 74 | NR 40 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Chloe Formosa | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 27/11/2025 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $51.00 |
| 3/9 | 18/11/2025 | 5 | NR up to 35 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $3.00 |
| 1/10 | 13/11/2025 | 30 | NR up to 33 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $9.00 |
| 4/10 | 14/10/2025 | 5 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 5.2L | $3.00 |
| 8/9 | 09/10/2025 | 6 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Bevan Pringle | 2:00.8 | 4 |
| 29.1L | $10.00 |
| 1/5 | 03/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Bevan Pringle | 0 |
| 22.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
In good form recently. Last start won by 1.75 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr1) at this track (1:55.40) beating Jimmy Steel in NR up to 36 on February 9 at $2 at the bell was 2nd-5.02. Will be tough to beat again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 09/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 36 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $2.00 |
| 2/10 | 05/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
| 3/10 | 28/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:54.9 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $151.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/01/2026 | 4 | NR up to 36 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 13.7L | $8.00 |
| 10/10 | 15/01/2026 | 16 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 37.2L | $81.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/12/2025 | 11 | NR up to 35 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 17.0L | $19.00 |
| 6/6 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Bevan Pringle | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 05/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Daniel Morgan | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brian Portelli
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr3) over 2125m at Penrith beaten 35 m by Jakcam Flyer (2:34.90) in NR up to 48 on February 19 at $7.50. At the run before was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 7th-14.84 beaten 5.5 m by King Corey (1:53.90) in 3yo+ NR up to 45 on February 17 at $8. No surprise if he turned things around.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 19/02/2026 | 2 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 35.6L | $7.50 |
| 4/10 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 5.7L | $8.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.0 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $11.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:55.3 | 8 |
| 13.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:54.4 | 9 |
| 15.9L | $9.50 |
| 2/9 | 06/01/2026 | 13 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.3 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $15.00 |
| 2/3 | 23/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Jobe | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 16/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Jobe | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run broke in score up and was out of position at the start 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at Tamworth, beaten 7 m by Im Lord Tommy (1:58.20) in NR up to 48 on December 11 at $12. Maybe later.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Bevan Pringle | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 11/12/2025 | 405 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $12.00 |
| 3/4 | 19/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 01/11/2024 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jake Hughes | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 14.7L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/10/2024 | 12 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jake Hughes | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 14/10/2024 | 39 | NR 41 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jake Hughes | 1:57.6 | 8 |
| 6.9L | $151.00 |
| 5/5 | 09/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Bevan Pringle | 0 |
| 11.6L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 05/09/2024 | 38 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Kaitlyn Elliott | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 17.2L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 29/07/2024 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | B L Pringle | 2:00.6 | 7 |
| 24.5L | $101.00 |