Newcastle Race 5 - Tooheys Pace
WILL I AM (1) has had three runs this campaign and is yet to finish in the top three. Added to the sequence last time over 1609m at Menangle, finishing 11 metres away from the winner in sixth. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. This doesn't look as hard so he is in the right race to find the winners' list. IRE OF THE DRAGON (7) finished seventh last start, beaten 11 metres at this track over 2030m. Expect him to be prominent. CAPTAIN DORIAN (4) is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish third at this track over 1609m. Genuine threat. BODYLINE (9) is the best of the rest after finishing third over 2030m at this track last time out.

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at Menangle was 4th-8.56 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Explosive Bronski (1:52.80) in 3yo+ 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 on April 14 at $11. The run before 9th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 22 m by Peppi Gratz (1:56.80) in NR 40 to 43 on April 6 at $2.90. Strong claims from the ace draw.
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 | 14/04/2026 | 8 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.8 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $11.00 |
| 9/9 | 06/04/2026 | 6 | NR 40 to 43 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 22.9L | $2.90 |
| 4/9 | 31/03/2026 | 106 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.5 | 8 |
| 13.7L | $51.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 15/12/2025 | 7 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 29.6L | $71.00 |
| 9/10 | 08/12/2025 | 14 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 26.7L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 24/11/2025 | 7 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Kerryann Morris | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $23.00 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 9th-18.9 beaten 19 m by Artistic Scott (1:55.90) in NR up to 48 on April 2 at $21. At the run before good run despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr4) over 2030m at this track, at the bell was leading 5.6 beaten 7 m by Penurious (2:28.30) in NR up to 48 on March 28 at $11. Among the main chances.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.9 | 7 |
| 19.1L | $21.00 |
| 3/10 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $11.00 |
| 9/10 | 19/03/2026 | 63 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:58.2 | 7 |
| 20.1L | $11.00 |
| 1/4 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Blake Hughes | 0 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 13.2L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 05/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grace Panella
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Comments
Won three starts back at Tamworth over 1609m NR 35 to 38 on March 26. Last time out 5th (Fr6) over 1609m after showing early speed and racing wide at Tamworth was 2nd-0.54 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Sparkling Sue (1:58.50) in NR 40 to 43 on April 16 at $14. Nicely placed to make an impact this time.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 16/04/2026 | 10 | NR 40 to 43 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $14.00 |
| 6/9 | 06/04/2026 | 11 | NR 40 to 43 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Kirra Langelaar | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 14.8L | $26.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | NR 35 to 38 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $4.60 |
| 6/10 | 19/03/2026 | 3 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | K L Langelaar | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 12.7L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 16/03/2026 | 4 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Bankstown | 1740m | Heavy | K L Langelaar | 2:01.5 | 5 |
| 14.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | K L Langelaar | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $5.50 |
| 4/5 | 17/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | C D R Carroll | 0 |
| 6.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 24/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | K L Langelaar | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into ninth behind Penurious at this track over 2030m in a NR up to 48 on March 28 at $41. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing third behind Peppi Gratz at this track over 1609m in a NR 40 to 43 on April 6 at $5. Expected to go well 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 | 06/04/2026 | 9 | NR 40 to 43 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 5.4L | $5.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Daniel Carmody | 1:57.5 | 8 |
| 24.2L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Daniel Carmody | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 11.4L | $23.00 |
| 8/10 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 11.1L | $23.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 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 |
| 17.4L | $15.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Glenn McElhinney
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Comments
Resuming after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when beaten by 9 m finishing sixth behind Kingston Rainbow at Penrith over 2125m in a NR up to 47 on December 4 at $21. Might need this.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | M N Bigeni | 0 |
| 27.6L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | M N Bigeni | 0 |
| 28.9L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 04/12/2025 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $21.00 |
| 10/10 | 24/11/2025 | 11 | 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 31.8L | $151.00 |
| 8/10 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 47.1L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 06/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 23.6L | $41.00 |
| 1/10 | 30/10/2025 | 16 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 14/10/2025 | 7 | NR 43 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:55.5 | 8 |
| 23.9L | $18.00 |
| 5/5 | 07/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Glenn Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 5.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Kennedy
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr6) over 2030m at this track was 9th-17.29 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Deecee Rockin (2:28.00) in NR up to 47 on April 10 at $51. Two runs back 2nd (Fr3) over 2030m at this track, at the bell was 4th-9.5 beaten 10 m by Quickshift Girl (2:27.70) in NR up to 55 M on April 2 at $151. Not keen.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | J J Kennedy | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 16.9L | $51.00 |
| 2/9 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | J J Kennedy | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $151.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/03/2026 | 22 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J J Kennedy | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 25.7L | $101.00 |
| 1/4 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | J J Kennedy | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 06/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | J J Kennedy | 1:55.5 | 7 |
| 57.0L | $81.00 |
| 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 |
| 2/4 | 30/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | J J Sharp | 0 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rodney Atkins
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Backing up quickly after 7th (Fr1) over 2030m at this track beaten 11 m by Princess Mickayla (2:27.00) in NR up to 63 on April 17 at $21. The start before 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track was 2nd-3.09 at the bell, beaten a neck by Bring Your Best (1:54.70) in NR 44 to 50 on April 6 at $2.90. Can do a lot better in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 17/04/2026 | 11 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Rodney Atkins | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/04/2026 | 4 | NR 44 to 50 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/10 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:54.1 | 7 |
| 10.6L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Atkins | 1:55.5 | 8 |
| 7.6L | $34.00 |
| 2/10 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:54.2 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $61.00 |
| 3/5 | 02/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | R J Vernon | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 07/06/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | P T Salathiel | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr9) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 20 m by Our Angels Envy (1:53.80) in 3yo+ 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 on March 31 at $41. Two runs back broke in score up and was out of position at the start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr5) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 40 m by Myth You Already (1:53.40) in 3yo+ 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 on March 24 at $51. Prefer others.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:53.8 | 9 |
| 20.6L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 24/03/2026 | 8 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:53.4 | 5 |
| 40.1L | $51.00 |
| 3/9 | 16/03/2026 | 20 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Bankstown | 1740m | Heavy | B L Mcdonough | 2:01.4 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $71.00 |
| 9/9 | 24/02/2026 | 98 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Brad Abbott | 1:54.6 | 7 |
| 153.5L | $101.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 26.4L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 18/11/2025 | 18 | NR 49 to 50 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Mollly Ison | 1:52.7 | 3 |
| 130.6L | $12.00 |
| 7/10 | 31/10/2025 | 70 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 16.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/5 | 22/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Andrew Bourke | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chloe Formosa
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh behind War Western at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 53 on April 2 at $41. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Deecee Rockin at this track over 2030m in a NR up to 47 on April 10 at $4.60. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $4.60 |
| 7/10 | 02/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 19.9L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 26.6L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $19.00 |
| 5/10 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:57.7 | 7 |
| 17.1L | $14.00 |
| 1/5 | 18/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 19/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |