Newcastle Race 6 - Skyfall Standardbreds Trotter Mile
Progressive trotter SUNSET HILL NZ (1) has shown terrific ability in his four Australian starts so far, winning three times at Menangle and pushing wonder mare Keayang Zahara when beaten just 2.2m into second in the Group 1 The Great Square in Brisbane in December. Gets the ace draw for his return and was readied with a nice trial. Last season's Great Southern Star winner WATTS UP PARTYTIME (7) was up to his old tricks when he broke at Melton last start but beat Sunset Hill when winning a trial since. He was a first up Menangle winner two back and is big on talent when on his game. French import KRISTAL JOSSELYN (5) is the big query. Hasn't raced for more than 10 months but is talented and has been trialling strongly, winning his last three hitouts at Menangle. RAKERO BLAZE NZ (3) led and faded last start but was a city winner prior so can be prominent from a low draw.

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
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Returns from the paddock. Previously first up posted a big 15 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Menangle (2:49.70) beating Should Beabarca in NR up to 64 on November 10 at $2. Unbeaten at the distance and gets the ace draw for his return.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 15/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.2 | 7 |
| 13.9L | $1.16 |
| 2/12 | 06/12/2025 | 19 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $31.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 41.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 17/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:55.0 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $1.30 |
| 1/9 | 10/11/2025 | 314 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 15.3L | $2.00 |
| 4/8 | 31/12/2024 | 18 | $29,590.00 | Alexandra Park | 2200m | Neutral | Todd Macfarlane | 2:04.2 | 0 |
| 21.1L | $14.60 | |
| 5/8 | 13/12/2024 | 14 | $13,530.00 | Alexandra Park | 2200m | Fast | Todd Macfarlane | 2:04.0 | 0 |
| 8.4L | $17.40 |

Driver: Jorja Daskalovski
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Last start then did a good job to finish in the money over 2300m at Menangle last time out. Two runs back won by 2 m after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Menangle (1:57.10) beating Maximus Meridius in NR up to 85 on February 14 at $4.60. Hard to enthuse in this field.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 2:00.8 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/9 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $4.60 |
| 5/7 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.0 | 2 |
| 27.4L | $101.00 |
| 5/7 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 22.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 19.1L | $21.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/01/2026 | 11 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Joshua Gallagher | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 7.2L | $10.00 |
| 3/4 | 11/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 16.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 10/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | W H Rixon | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
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Beaten favourite last start when seventh at Menangle on February 21. Proved too good the start before at Menangle on January 31. Best form puts her right in this.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 21/02/2026 | 21 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Will Rixon | 2:00.8 | 0 |
| 12.6L | $3.20 |
| 1/7 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:58.8 | 0 |
| 2.9L | $3.80 |
| 2/7 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/01/2026 | 91 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Chris Geary | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $6.50 |
| 3/5 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 14.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/12 | 18/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 35.2L | $151.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:54.3 | 8 |
| 14.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 15.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Geary
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Comes here in the right form. Won by 6 m (10m Fr1) at Menangle (2:53.40) beating I Am Hellbound in No NR on February 21 at $6. Two runs back 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 5th-14.8 beaten 13 m by Watts Up Partytime (1:53.00) in No NR on February 7 at $10. Deserves respect.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Chris Geary | 2:00.8 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:53.0 | 4 |
| 13.2L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 31/01/2026 | 56 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:58.8 | 0 |
| 6.1L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | D Aiken | 0 |
| 68.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:59.5 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $3.90 |
| 2/6 | 29/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 6.4L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:57.0 | 9 |
| 17.4L | $4.20 |
| 6/7 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | D Aiken | 0 |
| 52L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke McCarthy
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Returns after 11 months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into eighth behind Kanto Avis at Vincennes over 2700m in a 5yo G2 race on April 12 at $51. French import who has been trialling strongly so can make an immediate impact.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 33.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J P McCarthy | 0 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 12/04/2025 | 30 | RST | $207,250.00 | Vincennes | 2700m | Good | Franck Nivard | 0 |
| 99.6L | $51.00 | |
| 9/14 | 13/03/2025 | 12 | D35 E | $58,430.00 | Caen | 2200m | Good | Mathieu Mottier | 0 |
| 24.9L | $10.00 | |
| 9/14 | 01/03/2025 | 20 | RST | $400,670.00 | Vincennes | 2200m | Good | Benjamin Rochard | 0 |
| 36.4L | $86.00 | |
| 0/10 | 09/02/2025 | 15 | RST | $200,330.00 | Vincennes | 2700m | Good | Gabriele Gelormini | 0 |
| 99.0L | $62.00 | |
| 13/18 | 25/01/2025 | 14 | RST I | $502,510.00 | Vincennes | 2700m | Good | Anthony Barrier | 0 |
| 22.6L | $112.00 | |
| 0/15 | 11/01/2025 | 20 | RST I | $201,010.00 | Vincennes | 2850m | Good | Matthieu Abrivard | 0 |
| 99.0L | $33.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
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Broke last last start; 10th (Sr2) over 1720m at Melton, well beaten by Keayang Zahara (2:06.30) in No NR on February 14 at $51. Showed ability the run before when he posted a big 7 m win after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Menangle (1:53.00) beating Constantinople in No NR on February 7 at $6.50 at the bell was leading 5.55. Back to his old tricks last start but was a Menangle winner prior so is good enough with manners.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Rickie Alchin | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 121.9L | $51.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/02/2026 | 112 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:53.0 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 9/12 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:55.1 | 3 |
| 37.4L | $151.00 |
| 5/7 | 11/10/2025 | 112 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 24.6L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/06/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.7 | 7 |
| 42.6L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/06/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.25 |