Newcastle Race 4 - Coca Cola Pace
The winning run of LOCHINVAR JAG (4) came to an end last start but he still performed well for a 2.5m second. Had been flying with five straight wins prior, two of them here. Big chance to return to the winners' list. ULTIMATE CRUZA (2) locked wheels when favourite last start so it may pay to forgive that result. Had recorded a win and a close second from his two previous outings. Strikes at 50 per cent at this circuit and distance and draws well so worth another chance. AMERICAN HAMMER NZ (7) has been close-up in both outings since winning the last time he raced here. Major player. NO NOTTHEBUTTONS (3) drops in grade and draws much better so look for improvement.

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, was well back in the run when 9th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 21 m by Spunkys Gotsecrets (1:53.10) in NR up to 63 on May 1 at $71. Before that 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 6th-9.9 beaten 2.25 m by Spirit King (1:55.50) in NR up to 65 on April 24 at $26. This looks far too tough.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:53.1 | 8 |
| 21.9L | $71.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:55.5 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 10/04/2026 | 13 | NR 63 to 67 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:53.0 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | K L Langelaar | 1:53.7 | 8 |
| 14.6L | $61.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/03/2026 | 19 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 26.6L | $9.50 |
| 10/10 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:50.1 | 1 |
| 33.9L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Andrew Bourke | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 23/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Andrew Bourke | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early pace at Penrith, at the bell was 2nd-1.53 beaten 13 m by Surfers Delight (2:03.30) in NR up to 90 on April 2 at $2.40. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr7) over 1730m after showing early pace at Bathurst, at the bell was 2nd-1.26 beaten a head by Allstarzzz Frankie (2:03.90) in 4yo+ NR up to 80 GH on March 25 at $2.50. Draws well and can bounce back to form.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 02/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $2.40 |
| 2/9 | 25/03/2026 | 21 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.3 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $2.50 |
| 1/10 | 04/03/2026 | 26 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $2.50 |
| 8/10 | 06/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 33.6L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 31/01/2026 | 18 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:52.6 | 7 |
| 20.6L | $101.00 |
| 4/10 | 13/01/2026 | 10 | NR 65 to 80 | $14,280.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 14.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 07/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1646m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 0.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Declan Murphy
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track was 8th-14.98 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Laceys Lad (1:56.00) in NR up to 90 on May 1 at $81. Before that, 7th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 9 m by Double It Harry (1:53.90) in NR up to 80 on April 17 at $5. Well drawn so can do better.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 01/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:56.0 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $81.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $5.00 |
| 8/9 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $6.50 |
| 8/9 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:55.3 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/10 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:52.7 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:54.4 | 7 |
| 23.8L | $10.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when second at Penrith on April 23. Won the start before at this track on April 10. Can return to the winners' list.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 23/04/2026 | 13 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $1.25 |
| 1/10 | 10/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:52.5 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $1.20 |
| 1/9 | 01/04/2026 | 26 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $1.35 |
| 1/5 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 55L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 06/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $1.40 |
| 1/10 | 28/02/2026 | 9 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:51.3 | 10 |
| 1.4L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $1.65 |
| 1/7 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kirra Langelaar
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Comments
Last start won by 1.5 m when quickly away, (Fr1) at Tamworth (2:27.00) beating Last Time Joe in NR up to 70 on April 30 at $3.50 at the bell was leading 0.4. Go well again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 30/04/2026 | 13 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Kirra Langelaar | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 8/10 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 11.9L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 4/10 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Kirra Langelaar | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $26.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Brad Elder
Stats
Comments
Last start hung in on scoring up, was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 9th-17.51 beaten 16 m by Spunkys Gotsecrets (1:53.10) in NR up to 63 on May 1 at $51. Two runs back 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track was 4th-4.18 at the bell, beaten a neck by Spirit King (1:55.50) in NR up to 65 on April 24 at $10. Finds a few better. Facing a tricky assignment.
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 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:53.1 | 6 |
| 16.1L | $51.00 |
| 3/9 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 20.4L | $34.00 |
| 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 | |
| 6/8 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 66.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cooper Griffiths
Stats
Comments
Good performance when beaten by 4 m finishing fourth after a quick start, behind Coastal Drive at Menangle over 1609m in a 4-020yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on March 27 at $13. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.4 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Surfers Delight at Penrith over 1720m in a NR up to 90 on April 2 at $6.50. Expected to make an impact again.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 02/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $6.50 |
| 4/10 | 27/03/2026 | 8 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/03/2026 | 16 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $2.80 |
| 4/7 | 03/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 72 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:51.1 | 4 |
| 17.5L | $10.00 |
| 7/10 | 25/02/2026 | 13 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/10 | 12/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.9 | 4 |
| 12.7L | $6.50 |
| 1/3 | 05/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Shane Hallcroft | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 09/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 12.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr3) over 2138m at Albion Park beaten 7 m by Tinder Surprise (2:35.20) in 4yo+ B 5 NR 55 or better on April 25 at $11. Before that, 4th (Sr2) over 1660m at Albion Park beaten 1.5 m by Charge Ahead (1:58.20) in 4yo+ B 5 NR 55 or better on April 18 at $41. Market watch from the new yard.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:51.2 | 1 |
| 20.8L | $6.50 |
| 9/11 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:53.4 | 3 |
| 21.5L | $61.00 |
| 10/12 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:53.5 | 7 |
| 23.8L | $31.00 |
| 7/10 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Greg Bennett | 1:51.0 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $51.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 18/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | K A Mcdeed | 0 |
| 19L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track was 10th-24.31 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Quickshift Girl (1:53.80) in NR up to 58 on May 1 at $71. Two runs back came from midfield and won by 4 m (Fr4) at Penrith (2:03.10) beating Give Me A Minute in NR up to 62 on April 23 at $10 at the bell was leading 4.61. Consider.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 01/05/2026 | 8 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Miles | 1:53.8 | 8 |
| 13.3L | $71.00 |
| 1/10 | 23/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $10.00 |
| 8/10 | 17/04/2026 | 15 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mark Callaghan | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $10.00 |
| 7/10 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.2 | 7 |
| 25.7L | $13.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Seaton Grima
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Sweet On Lexy at Menangle over 1609m in a 4-020yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on April 25 at $126. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing second behind Keayang Santiago at Penrith over 1720m in a NR up to 65 on April 30 at $4.40. Can make his presence felt.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 30/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $4.40 |
| 5/10 | 25/04/2026 | 15 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:50.9 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $126.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.1 | 6 |
| 13.1L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 04/04/2026 | 99 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $13.00 |
| 6/6 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 0m | Jack Barton | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 26/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | J T Hewitt | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 21.6L | $14.00 |
| 1/9 | 18/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | J T Hewitt | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $2.40 |
| 3/7 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Bernie Hewitt | 0 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |