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Newcastle Race 6 - Sharp Office Pace

CAPTAIN DORIAN (3) finished third at his last run just three days ago over 2030m at this track, beaten 18 metres. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Primary contender in a similar assignment. DOUBLE SAID (2) finished second last start over 2030m at this track, beaten 13 metres, after also filling a minor placing at the previous appearance over 1609m at this track. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Primary contender if anywhere near his best. ULTIMATE TROUBLE (6) missed the placings two runs back then did a great job to finish 16 metres back in second despite breaking in the run over 2030m at this track three days ago. Only needs to get things right to be in the money again. TOUGH NUT TEEJAY (8) is in the mix following a respectable third at his first run back over 1609m at this track.

Race Time:6:08 AM

Monday, March 9, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:OCAST

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Gunfightersghost (1)9919392x16

Trainer: S G Pringle (Aberdare)12 mths 87: 9-4-9

Driver: Michael Formosa

9 yo GR H

Sire: VILLAGE JASPER (USA)

Dam: FLIGHT TALK (AUS)

Stats

Career87: 9-4-9

LTS$64,294.00

BMR1:54.30

TS79: 9-3-7

Win %10.34%

Place %25.29%

Comments

Failed to impress last start; 6th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 6th-13.06 beaten 7 m by Ire Of The Dragon (1:54.60) in NR 41 to 44 on February 23 at $11. Showed ability the race before when he won by 1.5 m when quickly away, (Fr2) at this track (1:57.30) beating Hasler in NR 37 to 39 on February 9 at $9 at the bell was 3rd-4.39. Strong contender.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/9	23/02/2026	14	NR 41 to 44	$6,940.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Michael Formosa	1:54.6	3	1. Ire Of The Dragon 2. Captain Dorian 3. Daniel Boom	7.5L	$11.00
1/8	09/02/2026	74	NR 37 to 39	$6,940.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Michael Formosa	1:57.3	2	1. Gunfightersghost 2. Hasler 3. Spearhead	1.6L	$9.00
5/7	04/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m	Good	Chloe Formosa		0	1. Two Cracked Corn 2. Chappy Streetnorth 3. Tough Nut Teejay	13.6L	$0.00
2/10	27/11/2025	9	NR up to 47	$9,790.00	Tamworth	1980m	Neutral	Michael Formosa	1:58.5	3	1. Major Mickey 2. Gunfightersghost 3. Karalta Courage	6.6L	$23.00
9/9	18/11/2025	5	NR 36 to 39	$6,940.00	Newcastle	1609m	Neutral	B J Elder	1:57.0	1	1. The Maldives 2. Specialize Lou 3. Spearhead	218.2L	$3.70
3/10	13/11/2025	13	NR 37 to 39	$6,940.00	Tamworth	1609m	Neutral	B J Elder	1:58.2	6	1. Spearhead 2. Sparkling Sue 3. Gunfightersghost	2.0L	$13.00
9/9	31/10/2025	17	NR up to 47	$9,790.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	B J Elder	1:56.5	5	1. Tackas Princess 2. Sky City NZ 3. Wallaroy Boy	11.3L	$9.50
1/7	23/07/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m	Good	C D R Carroll		0	1. Gunfightersghost 2. Jimmy Steel NZ 3. De La Renta NZ	2.6L	$0.00

Double Said (2)96x1x38732

Trainer: S E Kilroy (Limeburners Creek)12 mths 57: 5-6-8

Driver: Blake Hughes

6 yo B G

Sire: WELL SAID (USA)

Dam: LADY MACHSHEEN (AUS)

Stats

Career57: 5-6-8

LTS$45,186.00

BMR1:54.00

TS20: 5-2-3

Win %8.77%

Place %33.33%

Comments

Fair performance when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Deecee Rockin at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 47 on January 9 at $23. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second behind Sweet Rocky at this track over 2030m in a NR up to 48 on January 15 at $3.60. Rates highly. Overdue and looks hard to beat again.

Last Starts 12 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/4	25/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Maitland	1648m	Good	Blake Hughes		0	1. Double Said 2. Peppi Gratz 3. Smooth Rolling	2L	$0.00
2/10	15/01/2026	6	NR up to 48	$6,940.00	Newcastle	2030m	Fast	Jack Callaghan	1:56.5	1	1. Sweet Rocky 2. Double Said 3. Ripstone Snorter	13.6L	$3.60
3/10	09/01/2026	6	NR up to 47	$6,940.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Jack Callaghan	1:54.4	8	1. Deecee Rockin 2. Ultimate Trouble 3. Double Said	4.6L	$23.00
7/10	03/01/2026	7	NR up to 48	$6,940.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Robert Morris	1:55.7	8	1. Heavenly Turbo 2. Goodtime Miki 3. Im A Liberty Girl	13.2L	$8.00
8/10	27/12/2025	8	5 WINs	$30,600.00	Maitland	2422m	Fast	Blake Hughes	1:58.1	3	1. Loyal Lou NZ 2. Heidsieck NZ 3. Bettorlightem Up	47.1L	$151.00
3/8	19/12/2025	66	2-5 WINs	$9,790.00	Maitland	2422m	Neutral	Jack Callaghan	1:58.1	1	1. Bettorlightem Up 2. Loyal Lou NZ 3. Double Said	33.4L	$81.00
1/5	05/11/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Maitland	1648m	Good	Grace Panella		0	1. Double Said 2. Gisselle 3. Lullaby NZ	4L	$0.00
1/9	14/10/2025	77	NR 40 to 42	$6,940.00	Newcastle	1609m	Neutral	Jemma Coney	1:55.4	5	1. Double Said 2. Macs Tomado NZ 3. Daniel Boom	7.2L	$7.50

Captain Dorian (3)4499931263

Trainer: L A Hosking (East Maitland)12 mths 150: 13-23-18

Driver: Robert Morris

8 yo B H

Sire: CAPTAINTREACHEROUS (USA)

Dam: SPIRITED STORM (USA)

Stats

Career150: 13-23-18

LTS$148,656.00

BMR1:53.50

TS134: 12-20-18

Win %8.67%

Place %36.00%

Comments

Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 2030m at this track beaten 18 m by Villarock (2:25.70) in NR up to 48 on March 6 at $7. Top chance in this line-up.

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	06/03/2026	7	NR up to 48	$6,940.00	Newcastle	2030m	Fast	Vaughan Duncan	1:55.5	3	1. Villarock 2. Ultimate Trouble 3. Captain Dorian	18.4L	$7.00
6/10	27/02/2026	4	NR up to 55	$9,790.00	Newcastle	2030m	Fast	Vaughan Duncan	1:57.7	1	1. Bulletproof Kid 2. Fake Friends 3. Watsluvgottado	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	1. Ire Of The Dragon 2. Captain Dorian 3. Daniel Boom	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	1. Captain Dorian 2. Brexitt 3. Ultimate Rhapsody	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. Ire Of The Dragon 2. Daniel Boom 3. Captain Dorian	1.3L	$21.00
4/7	04/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m	Good	Daniel Carmody		0	1. Two Cracked Corn 2. Chappy Streetnorth 3. Tough Nut Teejay	13L	$0.00
5/6	21/01/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Maitland	1648m	Good	P J Hedges		0	1. Rock Am Alyeska 2. Dance With Carmer 3. Rocknroll Clarry	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	1. Penurious 2. Esperanza 3. De La Renta NZ	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	1. Goodtime Bravo 2. Yesnomaybeso 3. Cheddar Valley NZ	32.8L	$41.00

Bring Your Best (4)4159656596

Trainer: Darren Elder (Louth Park)12 mths 96: 10-9-15

Driver: Brad Elder

6 yo B G

Sire: BLING IT ON (AUS)

Dam: ZERLINDA (AUS)

Stats

Career96: 10-9-15

LTS$86,388.00

BMR1:55.30

TS55: 4-7-8

Win %10.42%

Place %35.42%

Comments

Didn't do much at the last run, 6th (Fr2) over 1980m at Tamworth, beaten 24 m by Reds Good To Go (2:25.30) in NR up to 45 on February 19 at $3. Before that was well back in the run when 9th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track was 10th-20.2 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Captain Dorian (1:55.50) in NR up to 47 on February 13 at $31. Not keen.

Last Starts 18 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	6	NR up to 45	$6,940.00	Tamworth	1980m	Fast	B J Elder	1:58.1	2	1. Reds Good To Go 2. Agent Callan 3. Eiffel From Heaven	24.6L	$3.00
9/10	13/02/2026	4	NR up to 47	$6,940.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Cooper Griffiths	1:55.5	7	1. Captain Dorian 2. Brexitt 3. Ultimate Rhapsody	11.3L	$31.00
5/6	09/02/2026	21	NR 43 to 45	$6,940.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Cooper Griffiths	1:57.4	6	1. The County Sheriff 2. Be Good Benny 3. Otis Rising	7.4L	$19.00
6/8	19/01/2026	4	NR 47 to 49	$6,940.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Blake Hughes	1:53.9	4	1. Nifty Studleigh 2. Sweet Rocky 3. Mister Brillante	27.4L	$8.00
5/10	15/01/2026	6	NR up to 48	$6,940.00	Newcastle	2030m	Fast	Cooper Griffiths	1:56.0	1	1. Nifty Studleigh 2. Be Good Benny 3. Ultimate Trouble	11.8L	$11.00
6/10	09/01/2026	6	NR up to 47	$6,940.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	B J Elder	1:54.4	1	1. Deecee Rockin 2. Ultimate Trouble 3. Double Said	11.9L	$34.00
3/8	10/04/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m		G A Panella		0	1. Conor McGregor NZ 2. Beersinmypocket 3. Bring Your Best	1.6L	$0.00
4/9	24/01/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m	Good	B J Hughes		0	1. Im A Liberty Girl 2. Major Samir 3. Shalamar Miss	12.4L	$0.00

Hes Got The Look Nz (5)28x359x704

Trainer: C J Davies (Sawyers Gully)12 mths 40: 3-3-4

Driver: Joshua Gallagher

6 yo BR G

Sire: HES WATCHING (USA)

Dam: INVISAGE (NZ)

Stats

Career40: 3-3-4

LTS$32,952.00

BMR1:55.20

TS34: 2-3-4

Win %7.50%

Place %25.00%

Comments

Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track was 9th-18.12 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Ire Of The Dragon (1:54.60) in NR 41 to 44 on February 23 at $41. Before that, 10th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 6th-9.69 beaten 17 m by Grumpyshannon (1:57.90) in NR up to 53 on February 6 at $101. Doesn't need to improve a great deal to take this out.

Last Starts 14 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	17	NR 41 to 44	$6,940.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Grace Panella	1:54.6	8	1. Ire Of The Dragon 2. Captain Dorian 3. Daniel Boom	5.9L	$41.00
10/10	06/02/2026	9	NR up to 53	$6,940.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Will Rixon	1:57.9	3	1. Grumpyshannon 2. D J Rock NZ 3. Oleg	17.5L	$101.00
7/10	28/01/2026	75	NR up to 55	$10,000.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Will Rixon	1:53.7	3	1. Sweet Rocky 2. Ohwhatiwouldgive 3. Spunkys Gotsecrets	36.0L	$41.00
2/6	14/01/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m	Good	M P Chapple		0	1. Little Frenchie 2. Hes Got The Look NZ 3. Smoking Joey	34.8L	$0.00
9/10	14/11/2025	21	NR up to 47	$9,790.00	Newcastle	1609m	Neutral	Chloe Formosa	1:53.4	4	1. Beachbabe Crocker 2. Apex Stride 3. Mister Brillante	31.4L	$19.00
5/9	24/10/2025	14	NR up to 48	$9,790.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Will Rixon	1:57.6	2	1. Bodyline 2. Sweet Tara 3. Artful Prince	3.5L	$10.00
3/10	10/10/2025	133	NR up to 48	$9,790.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Will Rixon	1:56.1	3	1. Upstream 2. Country Major 3. Hes Got The Look NZ	6.7L	$10.00
3/5	24/09/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Maitland	1648m	Good	M P Chapple		0	1. Sweet Anne Louise 2. Roobee 3. Hes Got The Look NZ	26L	$0.00

Ultimate Trouble (6)1662323252

Trainer: Grace Panella (Pokolbin)12 mths 166: 23-28-15

Driver: Grace Panella

8 yo B M

Sire: COURAGE UNDER FIRE (NZ)

Dam: ULTIMATE ASSET (AUS)

Stats

Career166: 23-28-15

LTS$133,199.00

BMR1:56.22

TS9: 0-4-2

Win %13.86%

Place %39.76%

Comments

Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing fifth after being driven well back, after a quick start, behind Spirit King at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 47 on January 28 at $8. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second after showing early speed, behind Villarock at this track over 2030m in a NR up to 48 on March 6 at $7.50. Best performances should see her 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
2/9	06/03/2026	37	NR up to 48	$6,940.00	Newcastle	2030m	Fast	Blake Hughes	1:55.5	5	1. Villarock 2. Ultimate Trouble 3. Captain Dorian	16.8L	$7.50
5/10	28/01/2026	9	NR up to 47	$6,940.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Grace Panella	1:54.9	8	1. Spirit King 2. Katlas Dream 3. Rocknroll Tony	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	1. Watsluvgottado 2. Ultimate Trouble 3. Be Good Benny	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	1. Nifty Studleigh 2. Be Good Benny 3. Ultimate Trouble	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	1. Deecee Rockin 2. Ultimate Trouble 3. Double Said	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	1. Spirit King 2. The Irish Eagle 3. Ultimate Trouble	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	1. Frontliner 2. Ultimate Trouble 3. Eiffel From Heaven	0.1L	$3.50
9/9	08/10/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	M N Bigeni		0	1. Has The Courage 2. Gimme A Reason 3. Cash And Bling	47.1L	$0.00
3/5	17/07/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Mildura	1790m		A P Vozlic		0	1. Linxx 2. Blacktop Rock 3. Ultimate Trouble	5L	$0.00

Ire Of The Dragon (7)4545815174

Trainer: J S Vernon (Dunbogan)12 mths 144: 7-15-12

Driver: Rodney Atkins

8 yo BR G

Sire: AUCKLAND REACTOR (NZ)

Dam: HIGHVIEW EMBER (NZ)

Stats

Career144: 7-15-12

LTS$88,562.00

BMR1:54.60

TS97: 4-11-8

Win %4.86%

Place %23.61%

Comments

Won three starts back at this track over 1609m NR 41 to 44 on February 23. Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 5.5 m by Hes My Reason (1:54.20) in NR up to 53 on March 6 at $61. This looks a suitable assignment.

Last Starts 3 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/9	06/03/2026	7	NR up to 53	$6,940.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Rodney Atkins	1:54.2	8	1. Hes My Reason 2. Cheddar Valley NZ 3. Upstream	5.3L	$61.00
7/10	27/02/2026	4	NR up to 55	$9,790.00	Newcastle	2030m	Fast	Rodney Atkins	1:57.7	4	1. Bulletproof Kid 2. Fake Friends 3. Watsluvgottado	17.6L	$14.00
1/9	23/02/2026	10	NR 41 to 44	$6,940.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Rodney Atkins	1:54.6	4	1. Ire Of The Dragon 2. Captain Dorian 3. Daniel Boom	5.2L	$4.00
5/10	13/02/2026	4	NR up to 52	$6,940.00	Newcastle	2030m	Fast	Rodney Atkins	1:56.2	4	1. Mister Poverty 2. Sweet Tara 3. Bodyline	12.6L	$23.00
1/7	09/02/2026	3	NR 40 to 42	$6,940.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Rodney Atkins	1:56.0	3	1. Ire Of The Dragon 2. Daniel Boom 3. Captain Dorian	0.1L	$2.90
8/10	06/02/2026	28	NR up to 53	$6,940.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Rodney Atkins	1:57.9	1	1. Grumpyshannon 2. D J Rock NZ 3. Oleg	11.1L	$26.00
5/10	09/01/2026	6	NR up to 52	$6,940.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Rodney Atkins	1:52.3	6	1. Spunkys Gotsecrets 2. Smart And Mighty NZ 3. Rocknroll Clarry	30.4L	$19.00
3/5	02/08/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m	Good	R J Vernon		0	1. Classic Arc 2. My Mate Maximus 3. Ire Of The Dragon	3L	$0.00
4/6	07/06/2021	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	1650m		P T Salathiel		0	1. Ozzie Daybreak 2. Rock Nien 3. Jaimee	0L	$0.00

Tough Nut Teejay (8)447x5978x3

Trainer: C J Bourke (Millers Forest)12 mths 21: 2-1-1

Driver: Andrew Bourke

5 yo BR G

Sire: BLING IT ON (AUS)

Dam: UNBREAKABLE DESIRE (AUS)

Stats

Career21: 2-1-1

LTS$18,530.00

BMR1:56.00

TS16: 2-0-1

Win %9.52%

Place %19.05%

Comments

Having his second run back from a spell. Game effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th-13.13 beaten 13 m by Hes My Reason (1:53.90) in NR 45 to 49 on February 23 at $18. Bold showing expected again.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/9	23/02/2026	129	NR 45 to 49	$6,940.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Andrew Bourke	1:53.9	6	1. Hes My Reason 2. Kingston Rainbow 3. Tough Nut Teejay	13.2L	$18.00
3/7	04/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m	Good	Andrew Bourke		0	1. Two Cracked Corn 2. Chappy Streetnorth 3. Tough Nut Teejay	2.6L	$0.00
8/9	17/10/2025	7	NR 41 to 53	$9,790.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Andrew Bourke	1:56.3	4	1. Rivera Lou 2. Mister Cheese 3. Spirit King	22.5L	$81.00
7/10	10/10/2025	7	NR up to 53	$9,790.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Andrew Bourke	1:53.7	7	1. Flying Colours NZ 2. Spunkys Gotsecrets 3. Annie Crocker	21.4L	$101.00
9/9	03/10/2025	10	NR up to 52	$9,790.00	Newcastle	1609m	Neutral	Andrew Bourke	1:56.2	2	1. Major Jarod 2. War Western 3. Abdicate NZ	17.8L	$12.00
5/8	23/09/2025	305	NR 48 to 50	$6,940.00	Newcastle	1609m	Neutral	Andrew Bourke	1:55.1	1	1. Wills Way 2. Jeffcoate 3. Nifty Studleigh	13.0L	$13.00
2/7	17/09/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m	Good	Andrew Bourke		0	1. Sweet Rocky 2. Tough Nut Teejay 3. Jilliby Amigo	2.7L	$0.00
7/10	22/11/2024	21	NR up to 45	$9,790.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Rodney Atkins	1:53.9	1	1. Party Central NZ 2. Spitfire 3. Sheza Rebel	28.3L	$81.00