Newcastle Race 7

Tooheys Pace

Prize Money: $9,792

DONTLETFEARSTOPYA NZ (1) was far from disgraced when he drew much wider and was beaten just over 6 metres into sixth at Menangle on Tuesday. Won two in a row prior, one of them at this circuit and distance. The ace draw gives him the chance to return to the winners' list. OBADIAH DRAGON NZ (4) draws lower than when fifth at Bathurst last start and was going well prior, winning two of the previous four starts. Owns 50 per cent strike rates both here and at the distance. Big chance. GRUMPYSHANNON (2) came from wider for a winning return at this circuit and distance. This is stronger but he draws lower and is building a handy record here. THE CID (5) is working up to a win and has each way appeal here.

Distance: 2030m
Class: NR up to 63
Track: fast
Weather: ocast
Surface: All Weather

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Dontletfearstopya Nz (Fr1) 7388533116
Trainer: Joe Conolly (Castlereagh)
Driver: Cooper Griffiths (C,3)
Prize Money: $78,999
Win / Place: 14% / 40%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: FEAR THE DRAGON (USA)

Dam: GRACY LADY (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

50: 7-3-10

Distance

1: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 1-0-0

Track

3: 1-0-2

Season

19: 2-2-4

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Metro

14: 2-0-3

Non-Metro

36: 5-3-7

Mobile

50: 7-3-10

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

50: 7-3-10

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:54.80

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

1: 1-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 8-4-5

Comments

Backs up 3 days after failing to impress last start; was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 7th-14.17 beaten 6 m by Baltusrol (1:52.40) in NR 61 to 64 on February 10 at $8.50. Showed ability the outing before when he posted a big 8 m win (Fr6) at Bathurst (2:03.40) beating Shazadele in NR up to 58 on February 4 at $2.70 at the bell was leading 5.89. Draws the pegs and is a great chance to return to the winners' list.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 9	10/2/26	Menangle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Seaton Grima	1:52.40	1:52.4	6.3m	$8.50	6	NR 61 to 64	$10,000	$196	1. Baltusrol 2. Duty Of Care 3. Barnaby NZ
1st of 9	4/2/26	Bathurst	1730m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Seaton Grima	2:03.40	1:54.8	8.6m	$2.70	7	NR up to 58	$9,790	$5,184	1. Dontletfearstopya NZ 2. Shazadele 3. Indasky NZ
1st of 10	28/1/26	Newcastle	2030m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Cooper Griffiths	2:25.90	1:55.7	9.8m	$2.70f	6	NR up to 52	$6,940	$3,672	1. Dontletfearstopya NZ 2. Cheddar Valley NZ 3. Mister Poverty
3rd of 10	22/1/26	Penrith	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Seaton Grima	2:03.30	1:55.3	2.9m	$4.80	7	NR up to 55	$9,790	$1,056	1. Admirable NZ 2. Ideal Redemption 3. Dontletfearstopya NZ
3rd of 9	15/1/26	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Mollly Ison	1:54.20	1:54.2	3.0m	$6.50	7	NR up to 53	$6,940	$748	1. Obadiah Dragon NZ 2. Ohwhatiwouldgive 3. Dontletfearstopya NZ
5th of 10	8/1/26	Penrith	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Seaton Grima	2:04.50	1:56.5	6.2m	$26	6	NR up to 58	$9,790	$384	1. Playa Blanca 2. Sunday Mornings 3. Lookin Good Margie

Grumpyshannon (Fr2) 52121238x1
Trainer: Darren Elder (Louth Park)
Driver: Blake Hughes
Prize Money: $32,089
Win / Place: 28% / 57%

Track Specialist

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: CAPTAINTREACHEROUS (USA)

Dam: IMA GRUMPY POSSUM (NZ)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

14: 4-3-1

Distance

1: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-1

Track

11: 4-3-1

Season

7: 3-2-1

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

3: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

11: 4-3-1

Mobile

14: 4-3-1

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

14: 4-3-1

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:55.31

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 4-8-7

Comments

Last start won by a nose as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at this track (1:57.90) beating D J Rock in NR up to 53 on February 6 at $2.10 at the bell was leading 1.5. Up in grade but draws well and has upside.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 10	6/2/26	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Cooper Griffiths	1:57.90	1:57.9	0.1m	$2.10f	118	NR up to 53	$6,940	$3,672	1. Grumpyshannon 2. D J Rock NZ 3. Oleg
118 Day Spell
1st of 8	28/1/26	Newcastle	1609m			-	B J Elder	1:55.90	-	14.6m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Grumpyshannon 2. Rockin Bull 3. A Little Dilemma
8th of 10	11/10/25	Menangle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	B J Elder	1:52.70	1:52.7	10.3m	$71	8	No NR	$25,000	$250	1. Classic Chip 2. Message Bank 3. Nocturnal
3rd of 10	3/10/25	Newcastle	2030m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	B J Elder	2:29.10	1:58.2	7.3m	$1.30f	14	NR up to 47	$9,790	$1,056	1. Justawarrior 2. Bring Your Best 3. Grumpyshannon
2nd of 7	19/9/25	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	B J Elder	1:54.50	1:54.5	0.1m	$2.90	14	No NR	$15,000	$2,250	1. Mydnight 2. Grumpyshannon 3. Lochinvar Marcello
1st of 9	5/9/25	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	B J Elder	1:55.30	1:55.3	9.5m	$3.40	7	NR up to 47	$9,790	$5,184	1. Grumpyshannon 2. San Sebastian 3. Lucky Rictor

Rocknroll Gig (Fr3) 2317575435
Trainer: Michael Xuereb (Londonderry)
Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Prize Money: $128,959
Win / Place: 14% / 37%

Driver Flying

6 yo Bay/Brown Horse

Sire: A ROCKNROLL DANCE (USA)

Dam: MAUDIE MOMBASSA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

97: 14-16-6

Distance

7: 0-1-1

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Track

9: 2-2-0

Season

18: 3-1-2

1st Up

5: 1-1-0

2nd Up

5: 1-0-0

3rd Up

5: 1-0-1

Metro

26: 0-3-1

Non-Metro

71: 14-13-5

Mobile

97: 14-16-6

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

97: 14-16-6

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:53.10

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

5: 1-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 12-5-4

Comments

Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 2125m at Penrith, beaten 35 m by Cerise Rainbow (2:32.60) in NR up to 58 on February 5 at $14. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 3rd (Fr6) over 1980m after being wide early at Tamworth, beaten 4 m by Pure Dragon (2:27.50) in NR up to 55 on January 23 at $5. Draws for a godo showing.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 8	5/2/26	Penrith	2125m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Zara Fitzpatrick	2:32.60	1:55.5	35.2m	$14	13	NR up to 58	$9,790	$384	1. Cerise Rainbow 2. Slyx NZ 3. Mizzz Adele
3rd of 10	23/1/26	Tamworth	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Klayton Bigeni	2:27.50	1:59.9	3.9m	$5.00	8	NR up to 55	$9,790	$1,056	1. Pure Dragon 2. Superbon 3. Rocknroll Gig
4th of 10	15/1/26	Penrith	2125m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Zara Fitzpatrick	2:36.80	1:58.7	4.2m	$11	49	NR up to 57	$9,790	$576	1. Maid Of Money NZ 2. Admirable NZ 3. Rays Redemption
49 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 10	27/11/25	Penrith	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Cameron Hart	2:02.50	1:54.6	20.2m	$26	7	NR up to 80	$9,790	$384	1. Mach Da Vinci NZ 2. Black Onyx 3. Ideal In Dreams
7th of 10	20/11/25	Penrith	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Klayton Bigeni	2:03.40	1:55.4	21.4m	$51	6	NR up to 57	$9,790	$192	1. Lenneth 2. Bettine 3. Our Ultimate Jessy
5th of 9	14/11/25	Wagga	1740m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Taylah Osmond	2:02.80	1:53.5	5.1m	$16	13	NR up to 58	$12,240	$480	1. Go Without 2. Uncle Tiger 3. Stitched Up Dan

Obadiah Dragon Nz (Fr4) 2610331715
Trainer: Joe Conolly (Castlereagh)
Driver: Jemma Coney (C,3)
Prize Money: $88,684
Win / Place: 12% / 38%

5 yo Brown Horse

Sire: FEAR THE DRAGON (USA)

Dam: LILLIAN (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

63: 8-5-11

Distance

6: 3-0-0

Trk/Dst

3: 1-0-0

Track

4: 2-0-0

Season

16: 3-1-3

1st Up

4: 0-0-1

2nd Up

4: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-1

Metro

32: 2-2-5

Non-Metro

31: 6-3-6

Mobile

63: 8-5-11

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

63: 8-5-11

Slushy

2: 0-1-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:54.20

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 3-4-2

Comments

Failed to impress last start; was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr7) over 2260m at Bathurst beaten 22 m by Pops Legacy (2:43.90) in NR up to 63 on February 4 at $5.50. Showed ability the race before when he ran on from midfield and won by a nose as favourite (Fr4) at Penrith (2:34.50) beating Whereishe in NR 54 to 57 on January 29 at $2.40 at the bell was 2nd-0.41. Strong claims.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 8	4/2/26	Bathurst	2260m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Seaton Grima	2:43.90	1:56.7	22.6m	$5.50	6	NR up to 63	$9,790	$384	1. Pops Legacy 2. Buddy Brilliance 3. Firestorm Red
1st of 9	29/1/26	Penrith	2125m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Jake Bigeni	2:34.50	1:57.0	0.1m	$2.40f	5	NR 54 to 57	$9,790	$5,184	1. Obadiah Dragon NZ 2. Whereishe 3. Ourtreacherous Reign NZ
7th of 10	24/1/26	Menangle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Seaton Grima	1:52.40	1:52.4	16.5m	$51	9	0W/20K Stakes	$20,400	$400	1. Double Lou 2. Business In Heaven 3. Tukaha
1st of 9	15/1/26	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Cooper Griffiths	1:54.20	1:54.2	2.3m	$5.50	7	NR up to 53	$6,940	$3,672	1. Obadiah Dragon NZ 2. Ohwhatiwouldgive 3. Dontletfearstopya NZ
3rd of 8	8/1/26	Penrith	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Seaton Grima	2:04.40	1:56.4	3.1m	$13	6	NR up to 65	$9,790	$1,056	1. Heidsieck NZ 2. Time To Dance NZ 3. Obadiah Dragon NZ
3rd of 10	2/1/26	Goulburn	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Seaton Grima	2:02.70	1:55.5	9.4m	$6.50	13	NR up to 55	$9,790	$1,056	1. Refusal 2. Bettine 3. Obadiah Dragon NZ

The Cid (Fr5) 7184306462
Trainer: Mark Callaghan (Morisset)
Driver: Jack Callaghan
Prize Money: $120,880
Win / Place: 14% / 38%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ALWAYS B MIKI (USA)

Dam: THE WARATAH (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

57: 8-10-4

Distance

22: 2-5-3

Trk/Dst

17: 2-3-2

Track

37: 4-6-3

Season

11: 1-1-2

1st Up

6: 1-0-0

2nd Up

6: 2-0-1

3rd Up

5: 1-2-0

Metro

6: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

51: 8-10-4

Mobile

57: 8-10-4

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

57: 8-10-4

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:54.00

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

16: 2-4-1

Driver Last 50

50: 4-7-3

Comments

Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Milli Me at this track over 2030m in a NR up to 62 on January 28 at $3.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing second behind Protagonist at this track over 2030m in a NR up to 58 on February 6 at $14. With even luck is a winning chance.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 9	6/2/26	Newcastle	2030m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Jack Callaghan	2:26.20	1:55.9	9.7m	$14	9	NR up to 58	$9,790	$1,632	1. Protagonist 2. The Cid 3. Cheddar Valley NZ
6th of 10	28/1/26	Newcastle	2030m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Will Rixon	2:28.40	1:57.6	12.4m	$3.80f	13	NR up to 62	$9,790	$192	1. Milli Me 2. Leota 3. Yesnomaybeso
4th of 10	15/1/26	Newcastle	2030m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Jack Callaghan	2:26.50	1:56.1	7.6m	$7.00	6	NR up to 58	$9,790	$576	1. Joans Rising Star NZ 2. Fay Irene 3. Major Mickey
6th of 10	9/1/26	Newcastle	2030m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Jack Callaghan	2:24.80	1:54.8	32.3m	$19	20	NR up to 65	$9,790	$192	1. Cool Night 2. Captain Groove 3. Pet Kitty
10th of 10	20/12/25	Menangle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Cameron Hart	1:50.60	1:50.6	30.7m	$81	15	0W/20K Stakes	$20,400	$400	1. Michaywey 2. Wamboyneinamerica 3. Classic Elegance NZ
3rd of 12	5/12/25	Newcastle	2030m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Will Rixon	2:26.60	1:56.2	6.8m	$12	14	NR up to 70	$14,500	$1,595	1. Vincentius Maximus 2. Vintage Edition 3. The Cid

Sensationalize (Fr6) 0774559037
Trainer: Keith Mcdeed (East Maitland)
Driver: Will Rixon
Prize Money: $73,284
Win / Place: 23% / 53%

Driver In Form

4 yo Bay Mare

Sire: BETTORS DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: LOCALIZE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

26: 6-4-4

Distance

6: 0-0-2

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-1

Track

11: 3-4-2

Season

13: 0-3-1

1st Up

3: 1-2-0

2nd Up

3: 1-1-1

3rd Up

3: 1-1-1

Metro

6: 0-0-1

Non-Metro

20: 6-4-3

Mobile

26: 6-4-4

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

26: 6-4-4

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:56.80

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

6: 0-2-1

Driver Last 50

50: 8-9-7

Comments

Last start 7th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early speed and racing wide at Tamworth was 2nd-0.55 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Mack Pack (1:56.80) in NR up to 55 on February 5 at $4. Two runs back 3rd (Sr2) over 1980m at Tamworth beaten 3.5 m by Ohwhatiwouldgive (2:26.10) in NR up to 55 on January 23 at $2.40. Might find this a bit tough.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 10	5/2/26	Tamworth	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Jemma Coney	1:56.80	1:56.8	12.8m	$4.00	13	NR up to 55	$9,790	$192	1. Mack Pack NZ 2. Tinny Mahoney 3. Smart And Mighty NZ
3rd of 9	23/1/26	Tamworth	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Jemma Coney	2:26.10	1:58.8	3.3m	$2.40f	7	NR up to 55	$9,790	$1,056	1. Ohwhatiwouldgive 2. Rosie Pollen 3. Sensationalize
10th of 10	16/1/26	Tamworth	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	J G Coney	2:23.70	1:56.8	14.7m	$12	20	NR 60 to 75	$9,790	$192	1. Buddy Perfect 2. Rock Hammer 3. Vincentius Maximus
9th of 10	27/12/25	Maitland	2044m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Robert Morris	2:26.70	1:55.5	22.0m	$12	8	NR up to 70	$25,500	$500	1. Little Demon 2. Betterthanfederer 3. Fast Tracker
5th of 9	19/12/25	Maitland	2422m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Will Rixon	2:57.80	1:58.1	14.1m	$11	13	2-5 WINs	$9,790	$384	1. Heidsieck NZ 2. Crunchie Diva 3. Reserve Bank NZ
5th of 10	6/12/25	Menangle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Will Rixon	1:51.90	1:51.9	10.7m	$34	8	No NR	$30,000	$1,200	1. Weona Miss Miki 2. Our Ultimate Jessy 3. Namaka

Heza Doozie (Fr7) 1656319247
Trainer: Tom Ison (Warral)
Driver: Tom Ison
Prize Money: $28,248
Win / Place: 20% / 33%

Driver In Form

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: ITZ NOSURPRISESTHERE (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

24: 5-1-2

Distance

7: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Track

4: 2-0-0

Season

11: 3-1-1

1st Up

2: 2-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Metro

0: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

24: 5-1-2

Mobile

24: 5-1-2

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

24: 5-1-2

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:53.90

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

9: 3-0-1

Driver Last 50

50: 6-11-11

Comments

Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr5) over 1980m at Tamworth, at the bell was 7th-10.76 beaten 12 m by Ashleys Blue Chip (2:29.00) in NR 61 to 70 on February 5 at $23. At his previous start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at Tamworth, at the bell was 4th-6.24 beaten 4 m by Keilor Baby Shark (1:56.00) in NR up to 65 on January 29 at $4.20. Can feature with his A-game.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 8	5/2/26	Tamworth	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Sam Ison	2:29.00	2:01.1	12.8m	$23	7	NR 61 to 70	$9,790	$192	1. Ashleys Blue Chip 2. Jayjaybenny 3. Illawong Danny
4th of 8	29/1/26	Tamworth	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Tom Ison	1:56.00	1:56.0	4.0m	$4.20	6	NR up to 65	$9,790	$576	1. Keilor Baby Shark 2. Fast Tracker 3. Major Mickey
2nd of 8	23/1/26	Tamworth	1230m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Caitlin Mcelhinney	1:26.60	-	4.9m	$10	7	NR 55 to 65	$12,240	$2,040	1. Wahaka 2. Heza Doozie 3. Hell Of A Hand
9th of 10	16/1/26	Tamworth	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Tom Ison	2:23.70	1:56.8	14.2m	$9.00	17	NR 60 to 75	$9,790	$192	1. Buddy Perfect 2. Rock Hammer 3. Vincentius Maximus
1st of 10	30/12/25	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Tom Ison	1:53.90	1:53.9	2.0m	$4.60	11	NR 54 to 60	$6,940	$3,672	1. Heza Doozie 2. Racing Paula 3. Grosestar
3rd of 9	19/12/25	Maitland	2422m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Tom Ison	3:01.90	2:00.9	13.9m	$12	14	2-5 WINs	$9,790	$1,056	1. Freedom Art 2. Bad Habits NZ 3. Heza Doozie

Ohwhatiwouldgive (Fr8) 1565442127
Trainer: Darren Elder (Louth Park)
Driver: Robert Morris
Prize Money: $58,140
Win / Place: 11% / 41%

5 yo Brown Horse

Sire: FEAR THE DRAGON (USA)

Dam: IDEAL TALILIA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

51: 6-10-5

Distance

24: 3-3-3

Trk/Dst

16: 1-3-2

Track

35: 3-8-3

Season

14: 2-2-2

1st Up

5: 0-1-0

2nd Up

5: 1-2-0

3rd Up

5: 1-2-1

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

50: 6-10-5

Mobile

51: 6-10-5

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

51: 6-10-5

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:56.70

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

1: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 8-6-4

Comments

Won three starts back at Tamworth over 1980m NR up to 55 on January 23. Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr8) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 9th-21.25 beaten 18 m by Lexys On Song (1:52.10) in 4yo+ No NR on February 7 at $26. Place best.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 10	7/2/26	Menangle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Cooper Griffiths	1:52.10	1:52.1	18.1m	$26	10	No NR	$25,500	$500	1. Lexys On Song 2. Highlands Warrior 3. Borrowed Time
2nd of 10	28/1/26	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Cooper Griffiths	1:53.70	1:53.7	6.0m	$8.50	5	NR up to 55	$10,000	$1,666	1. Sweet Rocky 2. Ohwhatiwouldgive 3. Spunkys Gotsecrets
1st of 9	23/1/26	Tamworth	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	B J Elder	2:26.10	1:58.8	0.1m	$2.40f	8	NR up to 55	$9,790	$5,184	1. Ohwhatiwouldgive 2. Rosie Pollen 3. Sensationalize
2nd of 9	15/1/26	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	J G Coney	1:54.20	1:54.2	2.3m	$3.30f	7	NR up to 53	$6,940	$1,156	1. Obadiah Dragon NZ 2. Ohwhatiwouldgive 3. Dontletfearstopya NZ
4th of 9	8/1/26	Tamworth	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	B J Elder	2:24.80	1:57.7	8.9m	$4.60	5	NR up to 55	$9,790	$576	1. Lullaby NZ 2. Major Mickey 3. Grosestar
4th of 10	3/1/26	Newcastle	2030m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Mollly Ison	2:26.80	1:56.4	4.9m	$13	7	NR up to 53	$6,940	$408	1. Major Mickey 2. Open The Gates 3. Sweet Tara

Captain Groove (Sr1) 1112666287
Trainer: Darren Elder (Louth Park)
Driver: Molly Ison (C,3)
Prize Money: $51,264
Win / Place: 15% / 41%

Driver In Form

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: CAPTAINTREACHEROUS (USA)

Dam: FATHERS LOOKS (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

39: 6-8-2

Distance

13: 1-5-0

Trk/Dst

10: 0-5-0

Track

21: 3-6-0

Season

15: 3-3-1

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-2-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Metro

5: 0-1-0

Non-Metro

34: 6-7-2

Mobile

39: 6-8-2

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

39: 6-8-2

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:53.42

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 6-11-11

Comments

Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle, beaten 7 m by Vinke B (1:52.60) in NR up to 80 on January 24 at $14. At the start before 8th (Sr3) over 1980m at Tamworth, at the bell was 6th-8 beaten 15 m by For Always Arden (2:26.10) in NR 60 to 75 on January 16 at $8. Can play a role.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 9	24/1/26	Menangle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	B J Elder	1:52.60	1:52.6	7.8m	$14	8	NR up to 80	$20,400	$400	1. Vinke B NZ 2. Romanee NZ 3. Spirit Of Arion NZ
8th of 10	16/1/26	Tamworth	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	B J Elder	2:26.10	1:58.7	15.0m	$8.00	7	NR 60 to 75	$9,790	$192	1. For Always Arden NZ 2. Lullaby NZ 3. Double The Hunter
2nd of 10	9/1/26	Newcastle	2030m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	B J Elder	2:24.80	1:54.8	0.1m	$15	6	NR up to 65	$9,790	$1,632	1. Cool Night 2. Captain Groove 3. Pet Kitty
6th of 10	3/1/26	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	B J Elder	1:51.50	1:51.5	17.9m	$34	15	NR up to 65	$9,790	$192	1. Huxton NZ 2. One For The Rodi 3. Arnies Army NZ
6th of 9	19/12/25	Maitland	2422m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	B J Elder	2:57.80	1:58.1	17.0m	$8.00	14	2-5 WINs	$9,790	$192	1. Heidsieck NZ 2. Crunchie Diva 3. Reserve Bank NZ
6th of 12	5/12/25	Newcastle	2030m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	B J Elder	2:26.80	1:56.3	7.3m	$16	14	NR up to 70	$75,000	$1,125	1. Grosso Naso 2. Walter Warlock 3. Major Reason

Race Review Abbreviations

Brk: Broke, Blkd: Blocked or held up, 1 x 1: One-out, one-back, Prkd: Parked, 3bk otr: 3 back on the outer, 3bk inr: Same as above, but on the inside, trld: Trailed, Gt spd: Showed gate speed, 3wd: 3-wide postd: Caught wide without cover, Held up: Held up, no gaps or few gaps: If they don't see any clear air in the straight, Inr-mid-wd -position: On the inside, mid = 1-off, wd = 3-wide or wider, flew hm wd: Flew home wide, dashd inr: Sprinted well on the inside, Chkd: Checked, Slow: Slow away at the start, Wltd: Wilted or got tired, Fdd: Faded late, Urgd: If the driver is getting stuck in

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