Newcastle Race 6 - Tooheys Pace
VILLAROCK (9) has been hard to fault of late and made it two wins in a row when racing parked but toughing it out at his latest appearance at Penrith, getting home by 3 metres. Also did some work but was too strong at Menangle prior. Draws on the back line this time but if he gets the gaps can land the hat trick. CAPTAIN DORIAN (3) was solid when midfield in a higher-graded race at his latest appearance. Looks better placed having recorded a win and a second in his previous two outings here, both from wider barriers than this. JOGALONG BLUE (4) has been coming from the outside barrier at Menangle of late but gets his lowest draw for a long time and owns a good strike rate here, winning four of nine attempts. ULTIMATE TROUBLE (5) has been freshened since a fifth from a wider draw last start and recorded a string of placings prior. Must be respected.

Driver: Aaron Garaty
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track beaten 18 m by Rainbow Titan (1:54.80) in NR 39 to 40 on February 23 at $13. At the start before solid effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 5th-7.94 beaten 4 m by Captain Dorian (1:55.50) in NR up to 47 on February 13 at $26. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 23/02/2026 | 10 | NR 39 to 40 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 18.9L | $13.00 |
| 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 |
| 6/8 | 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 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 23 m by Rainbow Titan (1:54.80) in NR 39 to 40 on February 23 at $5.50. Two runs back was well back in the run when 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track was 7th-11.11 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Gunfightersghost (1:57.30) in NR 37 to 39 on February 9 at $4.20. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 23/02/2026 | 14 | NR 39 to 40 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 23.5L | $5.50 |
| 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 |
| 2/6 | 03/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Chris Geary | 0 |
| 6.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into sixth behind Bulletproof Kid at this track over 2030m in a NR up to 55 on February 27 at $15. Raced better the start before that with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr7) over 1609m after racing wide at this track, at the bell was 2nd-2.25 beaten 5 m by Ire Of The Dragon (1:54.60) in NR 41 to 44 on February 23 at $9.50. From a low draw is expected to bounce back.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 27/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 17.4L | $15.00 |
| 2/9 | 23/02/2026 | 10 | NR 41 to 44 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.6 | 7 |
| 5.2L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 13/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $3.70 |
| 3/7 | 09/02/2026 | 21 | NR 40 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | P J Hedges | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Daniel Carmody | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | P J Hedges | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 19/01/2026 | 4 | NR 38 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.5 | 8 |
| 27.4L | $8.00 |
| 9/9 | 15/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | P J Hedges | 1:55.1 | 4 |
| 32.8L | $41.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr10) over 1609m after racing wide at Menangle beaten 30 m by King Corey (1:53.60) in 3yo+ 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 on February 24 at $23. Before that, 10th (Fr10) over 1609m after being wide early at Menangle beaten 22 m by King Corey (1:53.90) in 3yo+ NR up to 45 on February 17 at $11. Gets his lowest draw for a long time and has a good strike rate.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:53.6 | 10 |
| 27.7L | $23.00 |
| 10/10 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.9 | 10 |
| 22.4L | $11.00 |
| 10/10 | 03/02/2026 | 3 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.1 | 10 |
| 25.0L | $6.00 |
| 9/10 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:51.8 | 10 |
| 25.0L | $126.00 |
| 7/9 | 24/01/2026 | 4 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:52.1 | 9 |
| 17.3L | $71.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:54.2 | 10 |
| 18.4L | $81.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 12.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr8) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track beaten 8 m by Spirit King (1:54.90) in NR up to 47 on January 28 at $8. At her previous start game effort when 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m after being wide early at this track beaten 6 m by Watsluvgottado (1:54.70) in NR 43 to 45 on January 19 at $2.90. Look for improvement on last start. Contender.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 28/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:54.9 | 8 |
| 8.9L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/01/2026 | 4 | NR 43 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.7 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $2.90 |
| 3/10 | 15/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $4.80 |
| 2/10 | 09/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.90 |
| 3/10 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 7.2L | $9.50 |
| 2/8 | 27/12/2025 | 11 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 1646m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 9/9 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | M N Bigeni | 0 |
| 47.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 17/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | A P Vozlic | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early pace at Penrith was 3rd-5.5 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Rainbow Titan (2:05.00) in NR up to 45 on March 2 at $21. Decent effort last start. Could go well again.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 02/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 29.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/02/2026 | 11 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 01/02/2026 | 5 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 57.5L | $18.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/01/2026 | 12 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 47.2L | $23.00 |
| 5/10 | 15/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:56.5 | 8 |
| 28.8L | $61.00 |
| 2/5 | 13/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | E R Lyons | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 31/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | E R Lyons | 0 |
| 44.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Kennedy
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Hes My Reason (1:53.90) in NR 45 to 49 on February 23 at $71. Before that 8th (Fr2) over 1980m after showing early speed at Tamworth, beaten 25 m by Katastrophee (2:28.10) in NR up to 47 M on February 5 at $14. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 23/02/2026 | 18 | NR 45 to 49 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J J Kennedy | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 32.3L | $71.00 |
| 8/9 | 05/02/2026 | 28 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 25.9L | $14.00 |
| 9/9 | 08/01/2026 | 168 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | J J Kennedy | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 40.8L | $41.00 |
| 2/4 | 30/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | J J Sharp | 0 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 24/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Keali Hepworth | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 22.9L | $151.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/07/2025 | 28 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Keali Hepworth | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 19/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Tanner Brown | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 21.0L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 32.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joey Sharp
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 10th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 35 m by Quickshift Girl (1:55.40) in NR up to 48 on February 27 at $71. Two runs back was well back in the run when 10th (Fr7) over 2030m at this track, beaten 24 m by Tigerlicious (2:29.90) in NR up to 48 on February 20 at $17. Must lift.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J J Sharp | 1:55.4 | 7 |
| 36.4L | $71.00 |
| 10/10 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | J J Sharp | 1:58.8 | 7 |
| 24.4L | $17.00 |
| 1/10 | 06/02/2026 | 10 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $3.10 |
| 6/8 | 27/01/2026 | 12 | NR 41 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 15/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | T S Mcelhinney | 1:56.5 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | M K Grant | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J J Sharp | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Glenn Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jai Meikle
Stats
Comments
Five-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Penrith and Menangle. Last start won by 3 m as favourite (Fr1) at Penrith (2:02.50) beating My Ultimate Sassy in NR up to 50 on March 2 at $1.45 at the bell was leading 0.42. Can overcome the second line draw to land the hat trick.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 02/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | J B Meikle | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.45 |
| 1/10 | 17/02/2026 | 28 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J B Meikle | 1:53.0 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $2.70 |
| 1/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J B Meikle | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J B Meikle | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J B Meikle | 1:53.3 | 4 |
| 69.6L | $4.40 |
| 2/8 | 13/01/2026 | 20 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:52.6 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $2.00 |
| 9/9 | 24/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | J B Meikle | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 430.6L | $14.00 |
| 10/10 | 15/12/2025 | 29 | 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J B Meikle | 1:53.0 | 1 |
| 177.0L | $7.00 |