Newcastle Race 5 - Cobbitty Equine Farm Pace
PURE GRUNT (11) was ultra consistent when tackling some strong juvenile company last campaign, heading to the paddock off a string of wins and placings including a last-start victory in November's Sunshine Stars Yearling Sale Classic in Brisbane. Tough draw for his return but was readied with a solid trial and has won three of four attempts here. NO NOTTHEBUTTONS (10) is a well-performed former Victorian now with Darren Elder. Last seen four-and-a-half months ago when third at Melton. Won his lone try at this distance and was readied with two trials, winning the latest. I BET YOU (9) had to work in a higher-graded race last start but was a winner in this class at Penrith prior. ITZMINEONTHELINE (5) looks close to a win having come from the back row to place in his last two appearances at Penrith, missing by just a nose last week.

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Began his campaign last start running was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr5) over 2030m at this track, at the bell was 9th-16.43 beaten 11 m by Mcwizard (2:25.80) in NR up to 58 on March 6 at $16. May need more racing.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 06/03/2026 | 211 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $16.00 |
| 7/7 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 63.9L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 20/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 53.7L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 07/08/2025 | 34 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 56.4L | $61.00 |
| 8/9 | 04/07/2025 | 3 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:52.9 | 3 |
| 17.0L | $31.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | W | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 21.9L | $7.50 |
| 10/10 | 24/06/2025 | 11 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:52.9 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 13/06/2025 | 70 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:54.2 | 3 |
| 12.6L | $7.50 |

Driver: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 10th (Fr1) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 21 m by Red Reactor (1:52.10) in NR up to 75 on February 24 at $61. Before that was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 21 m by I Break The Line (1:51.90) in NR 72 to 80 on February 13 at $51. This looks far too tough.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Andrew Bourke | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 24/02/2026 | 11 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 1:52.1 | 1 |
| 21.3L | $61.00 |
| 9/9 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | NR 72 to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J L Daskalovski | 1:51.9 | 4 |
| 21.3L | $51.00 |
| 10/10 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | NR 71 to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:55.3 | 6 |
| 65.3L | $81.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/01/2026 | 25 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:52.3 | 6 |
| 18.8L | $81.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/01/2026 | 15 | NR 72 to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $151.00 |
| 10/10 | 19/12/2025 | 126 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 2044m | Neutral | Aaron Garaty | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 57.7L | $51.00 |
| 2/5 | 28/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Aaron Garaty | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr3) over 2030m at this track, at the bell was 6th-12.98 beaten 15 m by Lochinvar Jag (2:25.50) in NR up to 68 on March 6 at $26. Two runs back was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 2030m at this track, beaten 35 m by Rudy Gee (2:23.20) in NR up to 65 on February 20 at $10. Comes into this in ordinary form. Prefer others.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 15.2L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 20/02/2026 | 11 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.6 | 6 |
| 34.7L | $10.00 |
| 3/9 | 09/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Canberra | 2170m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $6.50 |
| 5/9 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Hannah Rixon | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 8.2L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $8.50 |
| 9/10 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | NR 63 to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Hannah Rixon | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 12.2L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 14.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 19/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 18.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr2) over 2030m at this track was 7th-14.09 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Lochinvar Jag (2:25.50) in NR up to 68 on March 6 at $23. Before that, a solid effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 5th-9.73 beaten 5 m by Cool Night (1:52.40) in NR 58 to 71 on February 13 at $9. Draws well and could be competitive from there.
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 | 06/03/2026 | 21 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | J L Daskalovski | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $23.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/02/2026 | 8 | NR 58 to 71 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.4 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/02/2026 | 131 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 17.9L | $18.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 37.4L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 22.9L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 27/09/2025 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 100.0L | $23.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/09/2025 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:52.8 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $6.00 |
| 5/10 | 13/09/2025 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:55.4 | 8 |
| 15.0L | $11.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
Stats
Comments
Good run when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third behind I Bet You at Penrith over 1720m in a NR up to 80 on March 2 at $3.80. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Harleequin at Penrith over 2125m in a NR up to 80 on March 5 at $6.50. Continues to race well and looks close to a win.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 05/03/2026 | 3 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 02/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $3.80 |
| 5/8 | 21/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:53.0 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $3.20 |
| 4/9 | 13/02/2026 | 13 | NR 72 to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:51.9 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $16.00 |
| 2/2 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 2525m | Good | J Conolly | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:50.8 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $19.00 |
| 3/10 | 24/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:51.7 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $4.00 |
| 6/6 | 13/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J Conolly | 0 |
| 25.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 1720m at Penrith, at the bell was 3rd-8.63 beaten 5.5 m by Nosaer (2:01.60) in NR up to 67 on March 5 at $11. At the start before was well back in the run when 8th (Fr6) over 1720m at Penrith, at the bell was 7th-9.75 beaten 15 m by I Bet You (2:01.70) in NR up to 80 on March 2 at $41. First four hope.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 05/03/2026 | 3 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $11.00 |
| 8/9 | 02/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 15.4L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/9 | 13/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 04/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:56.7 | 7 |
| 22.6L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 29/01/2026 | 5 | NR 54 to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.40 |
| 5/5 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | M N Bigeni | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 12/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | B J Grima | 0 |
| 9.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tyler Miles
Stats
Comments
Last start by a head when driven back in the field, (Fr7) held up early, at this track (1:52.80) beating Force Full in NR up to 90 on March 6 at $34 at the bell was 6th-7.56. Can be thereabouts again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.8 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:51.0 | 5 |
| 22.7L | $18.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 2030m NR up to 70 on February 6. Last time out surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle was 3rd-4.17 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Reason To Shine (1:51.80) in 4-020yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on February 21 at $4.60. Can measure up with even luck.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 21/02/2026 | 8 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:51.8 | 4 |
| 15.1L | $4.60 |
| 5/9 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | NR 72 to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:51.9 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $3.00 |
| 1/10 | 06/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 70 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $5.00 |
| 10/10 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:52.4 | 7 |
| 21.4L | $21.00 |
| 9/9 | 17/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Robert Morris | 1:56.8 | 8 |
| 28.2L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 03/01/2026 | 21 | NR 59 to 70 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.0 | 8 |
| 4.7L | $4.60 |
| 5/6 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 3.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Seaton Grima
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when sixth at this track on March 6. Won the start prior at Penrith on March 2. Capable of taking this out.
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 | 06/03/2026 | 4 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:52.8 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $2.80 |
| 1/9 | 02/03/2026 | 25 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $3.20 |
| 2/9 | 05/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $2.60 |
| 2/7 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | J Conolly | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/11 | 23/01/2026 | 11 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $51.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/01/2026 | 13 | NR 52 to 59 | $3,500.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:55.5 | 6 |
| 9.4L | $2.40 |
| 5/11 | 30/12/2025 | 13 | NR 65 or better | $10,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $41.00 |
| 4/5 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1750m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 31.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cooper Griffiths
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he game effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 2240m after showing early pace at Melton, at the bell was 2nd-0.2m on the pegs beaten 1.2 m by Diamond Eclipse (2:38.90) in NR 80 to 89 on November 1 at $3.20. Expected to kick-off for the new yard with a strong run.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Blake Hughes | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 01/11/2025 | 14 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Allan Mcdonough | 1:54.2 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $3.20 |
| 6/7 | 18/10/2025 | 8 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Allan Mcdonough | 1:53.8 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 10/10/2025 | 20 | NR up to 80 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Allan Mcdonough | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $1.30 |
| 2/10 | 20/09/2025 | 56 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Allan Mcdonough | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $10.00 |
| 8/9 | 26/07/2025 | 19 | NR 65 to 79 | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | W | Bernadette Page | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 10.2L | $4.40 |
| 1/7 | 07/07/2025 | 9 | NR 60 to 71 | $10,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $1.35 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he won by 1.5 m after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Albion Park (1:56.80) beating Kiki Meister in 2yo No NR CG on November 21 at $2.80 at the bell was leading 4.1m 2WNC. Resumes off very strong juvenile form and has a fine record here.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | M P Chapple | 0 |
| 7.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 21/11/2025 | 14 | No NR | $125,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 07/11/2025 | 14 | No NR | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:54.2 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $1.75 |
| 1/10 | 24/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/9 | 17/10/2025 | 62 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $2.00 |
| 3/5 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | M P Chapple | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 16/08/2025 | 11 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:52.2 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $41.00 |
| 2/9 | 05/08/2025 | 11 | No NR | $9,800.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:53.7 | 5 |
| 9.9L | $4.80 |