Newcastle Race 2 - Mates4harness Pace
SPUNKYS GOTSECRETS (4) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when he led and stuck on to finish 6 metres from the winner in fourth at Menangle. Had placed in his previous three outings at this circuit and distance. Could break through. AVENGER NZ (3) gave a good sight last start when he led and boxed on for third, beaten 3.4 metres at this venue. Should be prominent again from this draw and with his A-game he is good enough to win a race of this calibre. GENERAL ROCKER (1) led from wider to score by 2.2 metres at Tamworth last start. Has the speed to take advantage of the ace draw so could take the next step. HES MY REASON (5) came from the back row to miss by a head last start and looks suited back to the mile having scored back-to-back wins over the distance here earlier in the campaign.

Driver: Mitch Chapple
Stats
Comments
Last start by 2.25 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr6) at Tamworth (2:28.10) beating Cinnamon in 0-1 WIN on March 26 at $2.60 at the bell was leading 1.34. Assisted by the inside draw so could go on with it.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 26/03/2026 | 25 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Grace Panella | 2:00.4 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $2.60 |
| 7/8 | 01/03/2026 | 41 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Boort | 2250m | W | Ryan Sanderson | 2:01.0 | 6 |
| 104.2L | $19.00 |
| 6/9 | 19/01/2026 | 7 | NR 41 to 46 GROUP | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 14.7L | $14.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/01/2026 | 13 | 1 LIFETIME WIN GROUP | $3,500.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $3.10 |
| 4/7 | 30/12/2025 | 23 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 15.2L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 21/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Greg Rogers | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 07/12/2025 | 11 | NR 44 to 51 | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:00.2 | 7 |
| 149.5L | $3.60 |
| 1/4 | 09/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Wayne Hill | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dan Morgan
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track was 3rd-4.38 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Rockin Bull (1:53.80) in 4yo+ NR up to 55 on March 19 at $12. At his previous start 10th (Fr2) over 2030m at this track, beaten 14 m by Sweet Tara (2:29.80) in NR up to 52 on March 13 at $26. May do better from this draw.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:53.8 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $12.00 |
| 10/10 | 13/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/4 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 2044m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 05/03/2026 | 33 | NR up to 65 | $11,830.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 14.6L | $5.00 |
| 2/4 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:52.1 | 2 |
| 27.8L | $151.00 |
| 7/11 | 24/01/2026 | 10 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 20.8L | $61.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/01/2026 | 15 | Up to 3 LTW | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $1.40 |

Driver: Joe Taaffe
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 2030m after showing early pace at this track was leading by 4 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Sweet Rocky (2:29.00) in NR up to 58 on March 28 at $4.20. Progressing well. Should get his chance from this draw.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 28/03/2026 | 15 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $4.20 |
| 8/10 | 13/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 9.7L | $17.00 |
| 2/4 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 2044m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $2.50 |
| 5/10 | 26/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $4.00 |
| 8/10 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $6.00 |
| 5/9 | 06/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 11.7L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 6 m by Rocknroll Clarry (1:52.50) in 4yo+ NR up to 55 on March 27 at $8.50. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 2nd-3.39 beaten 5.5 m by Rockin Bull (1:53.80) in 4yo+ NR up to 55 on March 19 at $1.30. Has winning claims.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 27/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:52.5 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 19/03/2026 | 24 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $1.30 |
| 2/9 | 23/02/2026 | 10 | NR 51 to 54 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:53.2 | 7 |
| 1.1L | $1.60 |
| 2/10 | 13/02/2026 | 6 | NR 46 to 54 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:53.2 | 8 |
| 4.4L | $6.00 |
| 10/10 | 07/02/2026 | 10 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:52.1 | 5 |
| 21.4L | $3.90 |
| 3/10 | 28/01/2026 | 19 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 16.1L | $4.40 |
| 1/6 | 14/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 08/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Blake Hughes | 0 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
Stats
Comments
Good run when beaten by 5 m finishing fourth behind The Creek at this track over 2030m in a NR 51 to 58 on March 19 at $5. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Sweet Rocky at this track over 2030m in a NR up to 58 on March 28 at $5. Expecting another good showing.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | NR 51 to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/10 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:54.6 | 7 |
| 6.2L | $10.00 |
| 3/4 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 2044m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 06/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:54.2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 23/02/2026 | 25 | NR 45 to 49 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $1.65 |
| 1/9 | 29/01/2026 | 1 | NR up to 40 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:59.5 | 6 |
| 36.8L | $1.06 |
| 4/6 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 16.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cooper Griffiths
Stats
Comments
Last start on from midfield and won by a head (Fr2) at this track (1:54.10) beating War Western in NR up to 53 on March 28 at $8.50 at the bell was 4th-6.6. May measure up again.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 28/03/2026 | 23 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
| 2/4 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 25.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $11.00 |
| 9/10 | 19/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 37.4L | $19.00 |
| 6/9 | 13/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:57.3 | 8 |
| 11.9L | $23.00 |
| 7/10 | 07/02/2026 | 10 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:52.1 | 8 |
| 18.1L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 66.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was well back in the run when 9th (Fr7) over 2030m at this track, at the bell was 10th-16 beaten 15 m by Sweet Rocky (2:29.00) in NR up to 58 on March 28 at $26. Before that 6th (Sr1) over 2030m at this track was 9th-15.33 at the bell, beaten 7 m by The Creek (2:29.60) in NR 51 to 58 on March 19 at $3.90. Not enthused.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | T J Miles | 1:58.1 | 7 |
| 15.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | NR 51 to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $3.90 |
| 5/10 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.9 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.6 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:53.6 | 4 |
| 36.4L | $14.00 |
| 4/9 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 14/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chloe Formosa
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr2) over 2030m at this track, at the bell was 6th-9.4 beaten 7 m by Sweet Rocky (2:29.00) in NR up to 58 on March 28 at $23. Two runs back tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head (Fr2) at Tamworth (2:28.90) beating Mister Cheese in NR up to 60 on March 12 at $15 at the bell was 3rd-2.66. Not easy from this draw.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 28/03/2026 | 16 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $23.00 |
| 1/9 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | K L Langelaar | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 9/9 | 05/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | T J Miles | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 19.0L | $101.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $19.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | T J Miles | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 17.4L | $14.00 |
| 1/7 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | NR 43 to 51 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | T J Miles | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $61.00 |
| 3/3 | 01/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 14/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | M K Grant | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kirra Langelaar
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 1609m at Tamworth, at the bell was 3rd-8.25 beaten 2.25 m by Amillion Promises (1:58.00) in NR up to 58 on March 26 at $4.40. Could play a role.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | K L Langelaar | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $4.40 |
| 5/10 | 19/03/2026 | 7 | NR 59 to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | K L Langelaar | 1:56.4 | 7 |
| 9.2L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | K L Langelaar | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $4.60 |
| 9/10 | 06/03/2026 | 36 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | K L Langelaar | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | K L Langelaar | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $7.00 |
| 3/10 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | K L Langelaar | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $8.50 |
| 5/5 | 08/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | K L Langelaar | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 24/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | B J Hughes | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grace Panella
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 2030m at this track, at the bell was 7th-12.6 beaten 5 m by Sweet Rocky (2:29.00) in NR up to 58 on March 28 at $7. At the run before good run when 2nd (Fr2) over 2030m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 2nd-3.12 beaten 2 m by The Creek (2:29.60) in NR 51 to 58 on March 19 at $6.50. Can be thereabouts.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | NR 51 to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 6/10 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 12.1L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:55.6 | 7 |
| 10.6L | $18.00 |
| 5/10 | 27/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 20.5L | $71.00 |
| 10/10 | 19/02/2026 | 29 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | K L Langelaar | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 33.0L | $9.50 |
| 3/3 | 16/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Sebastian Piltz | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 04/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | S L Piltz | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |