Newcastle Race 5

Clash Of The Codes Sulky Race 27 Feb Pace

Prize Money: $6,936

CAPTAIN DORIAN (7) maintained the recent momentum last start when he scored by 4 metres over 1609m at this track after leader at the bell. Will need a bit of luck negotiating a very wide starting position. Leading hope in this comparable race. DANIEL BOOM (1) recorded a solid run for second last time out when he battled on well over 1609m at this track. Has the benefit of a good draw. Meets a similar line up and he is a strong winning hope. BE GOOD BENNY (6) is a great chance after a string of sound recent performances, the latest a solid fifth at this track over 2030m. Hard to find fault. GUNFIGHTERSGHOST (3) placed second of 10 two runs back, then went one better last start when scoring over 1609m at this track. Should not have any excuses from the favourable draw and is worth considering.

Distance: 1609m
Class: NR 41 to 44
Track: Fast
Weather: Overcast
Surface: All Weather

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Daniel Boom (Fr1) 3536436462
Trainer: C J Davies (Sawyers Gully)
Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Prize Money: $94,532
Win / Place: 11% / 31%

Driver In Form

7 yo Bay Horse

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: MISS WOODPORT (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

109: 12-9-13

Distance

31: 5-4-6

Trk/Dst

31: 5-4-6

Track

34: 5-4-6

Season

11: 0-1-4

1st Up

4: 1-0-1

2nd Up

4: 0-0-2

3rd Up

3: 1-0-0

Metro

51: 2-5-3

Non-Metro

58: 10-4-10

Mobile

109: 12-9-13

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

109: 12-9-13

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:53.75

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

6: 0-1-2

Driver Last 50

50: 9-9-8

Comments

Two back was well beaten into sixth after a quick start, behind Spirit King at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 47 on January 28 at $5.50. Then a handy effort when a close second after showing early speed, behind Ire Of The Dragon at this track over 1609m in a NR 40 to 42 on February 9 at $4.20. One of the main contenders.

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
2nd of 7	9/2/26	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Joshua Gallagher	1:56.00	1:56.0	0.1m	$4.20	12	NR 40 to 42	$6,940	$1,156	1. Ire Of The Dragon 2. Daniel Boom 3. Captain Dorian
6th of 10	28/1/26	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Robert Morris	1:54.90	1:54.9	19.3m	$5.50	9	NR up to 47	$6,940	$136	1. Spirit King 2. Katlas Dream 3. Rocknroll Tony
4th of 9	19/1/26	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Joshua Gallagher	1:56.50	1:56.5	8.2m	$5.00	30	NR 38 to 42	$6,940	$408	1. Penurious 2. Esperanza 3. De La Renta NZ
6th of 10	20/12/25	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Blake Hughes	1:55.30	1:55.3	9.3m	$9.50	4	NR up to 47	$9,790	$192	1. Bring Your Best 2. The Irish Eagle 3. Double Lines
3rd of 9	16/12/25	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Joshua Gallagher	1:55.90	1:55.9	7.2m	$5.00	11	NR 41 to 45	$6,940	$748	1. Deecee Rockin 2. Agiftfromtheangels 3. Daniel Boom
4th of 9	5/12/25	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Joshua Gallagher	1:54.90	1:54.9	9.7m	$13	7	NR up to 48	$10,000	$588	1. Katlas Dream 2. Stealth Bomba NZ 3. Lachies Gamble

Bo Duke Nz (Fr2) 59877950x9
Trainer: Malcolm Smith (Maraylya)
Driver: Glenn McElhinney
Prize Money: $56,293
Win / Place: 10% / 23%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: BETTOR'S DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: DAISY DUNDEE (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

65: 7-5-3

Distance

9: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Track

6: 1-1-0

Season

8: 0-0-0

1st Up

6: 1-0-0

2nd Up

5: 0-1-0

3rd Up

4: 0-0-1

Metro

16: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

49: 7-5-3

Mobile

64: 7-5-3

Standing

1: 0-0-0

All-Weather

61: 5-5-3

Slushy

1: 0-0-1

Grass

4: 2-0-0

Best Mile

1:56.80

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 1-7-4

Comments

Began his campaign last start running 9th (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early pace at Penrith beaten 30 m by She Who Dares (2:06.40) in NR up to 47 on February 12 at $51. Not keen on his chances in this field.

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 5	16/2/26	Penrith	1720m			-	Vaughan Duncan	2:06.70	-	21m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Dynamites Best 2. Bo Duke NZ 3. Tara Jim
9th of 9	12/2/26	Penrith	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Peter Green Jnr	2:06.40	1:58.2	31.6m	$51	125	NR up to 47	$6,940	$136	1. She Who Dares 2. Caribbean Runa 3. Tigerlicious
125 Day Spell
3rd of 6	2/2/26	Penrith	1720m			-	Peter Green Jnr	2:07.40	-	12.2m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Captain Dan NZ 2. Venom Hanover 3. Bo Duke NZ
10th of 10	10/10/25	Bathurst	1730m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Jason Turnbull	2:02.90	1:54.3	53.0m	$51	10	NR up to 50	$6,940	$136	1. Jewel Heaven 2. Chlobro 3. Seven Tee Two
5th of 10	30/9/25	Young	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Jason Turnbull	2:05.80	1:57.7	12.4m	$14	9	NR 43 to 44	$6,940	$272	1. Rosie Pollen 2. Return Serve 3. Orama
9th of 10	21/9/25	Cowra	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Peter Green Jnr	2:05.00	1:58.3	20.4m	$17	24	NR up to 48	$9,790	$192	1. Scruffy Moto 2. Tafl Move 3. Johnnys Blue

Gunfightersghost (Fr3) 89919392x1
Trainer: S G Pringle (Aberdare)
Driver: Michael Formosa
Prize Money: $64,158
Win / Place: 10% / 25%

9 yo Grey Horse

Sire: VILLAGE JASPER (USA)

Dam: FLIGHT TALK (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

86: 9-4-9

Distance

63: 8-2-7

Trk/Dst

60: 8-2-5

Track

78: 9-3-7

Season

10: 2-1-1

1st Up

8: 1-0-0

2nd Up

7: 0-0-1

3rd Up

7: 1-0-1

Metro

0: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

86: 9-4-9

Mobile

86: 9-4-9

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

86: 9-4-9

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:54.30

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

4: 1-1-0

Driver Last 50

50: 6-5-5

Comments

Last start won by 1.5 m when quickly away, (Fr2) at this track (1:57.30) beating Hasler in NR 37 to 39 on February 9 at $9 at the bell was 3rd-4.39. Winning chance again.

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 8	9/2/26	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Michael Formosa	1:57.30	1:57.3	1.6m	$9.00	74	NR 37 to 39	$6,940	$3,672	1. Gunfightersghost 2. Hasler 3. Spearhead
74 Day Spell
5th of 7	4/2/26	Newcastle	1609m			-	Chloe Formosa	1:56.00	-	13.6m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Two Cracked Corn 2. Chappy Streetnorth 3. Tough Nut Teejay
2nd of 10	27/11/25	Tamworth	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Michael Formosa	2:25.70	1:58.5	6.6m	$23	9	NR up to 47	$9,790	$1,632	1. Major Mickey 2. Gunfightersghost 3. Karalta Courage
9th of 9	18/11/25	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	B J Elder	1:57.00	1:57.0	218.2m	$3.70	5	NR 36 to 39	$6,940	$136	1. The Maldives 2. Specialize Lou 3. Spearhead
3rd of 10	13/11/25	Tamworth	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	B J Elder	1:58.20	1:58.2	2.0m	$13	13	NR 37 to 39	$6,940	$748	1. Spearhead 2. Sparkling Sue 3. Gunfightersghost
9th of 9	31/10/25	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	B J Elder	1:56.50	1:56.5	11.3m	$9.50	17	NR up to 47	$9,790	$192	1. Tackas Princess 2. Sky City NZ 3. Wallaroy Boy

Ire Of The Dragon (Fr4) 6454545815
Trainer: J S Vernon (Dunbogan)
Driver: Rodney Atkins
Prize Money: $84,290
Win / Place: 4.26% / 23%

8 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: AUCKLAND REACTOR (NZ)

Dam: HIGHVIEW EMBER (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

141: 6-15-12

Distance

78: 3-7-8

Trk/Dst

68: 3-7-7

Track

94: 3-11-8

Season

24: 1-1-3

1st Up

5: 1-1-0

2nd Up

5: 0-0-1

3rd Up

5: 0-1-0

Metro

4: 1-0-0

Non-Metro

137: 5-15-12

Mobile

141: 6-15-12

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

141: 6-15-12

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:56.00

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

64: 3-10-8

Driver Last 50

50: 1-3-5

Comments

Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr4) over 2030m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-1.38 beaten 12 m by Mister Poverty (2:26.60) in NR up to 52 on February 13 at $23. Showed ability the race before when he won by a nose as favourite when quickly away, (Fr3) at this track (1:56.00) beating Daniel Boom in NR 40 to 42 on February 9 at $2.90 at the bell was 3rd-4.44. Use the win two back as a guide to his prospects.

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 10	13/2/26	Newcastle	2030m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Rodney Atkins	2:26.60	1:56.2	12.6m	$23	4	NR up to 52	$6,940	$272	1. Mister Poverty 2. Sweet Tara 3. Bodyline
1st of 7	9/2/26	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Rodney Atkins	1:56.00	1:56.0	0.1m	$2.90f	3	NR 40 to 42	$6,940	$3,672	1. Ire Of The Dragon 2. Daniel Boom 3. Captain Dorian
8th of 10	6/2/26	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Rodney Atkins	1:57.90	1:57.9	11.1m	$26	28	NR up to 53	$6,940	$136	1. Grumpyshannon 2. D J Rock NZ 3. Oleg
5th of 10	9/1/26	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Rodney Atkins	1:52.30	1:52.3	30.4m	$19	6	NR up to 52	$6,940	$272	1. Spunkys Gotsecrets 2. Smart And Mighty NZ 3. Rocknroll Clarry
4th of 10	3/1/26	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Rodney Atkins	1:52.90	1:52.9	16.2m	$71	7	NR up to 58	$9,790	$576	1. Always Thunder 2. Blisses Best 3. The Creek
5th of 6	27/12/25	Maitland	2422m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Rodney Atkins	2:57.10	1:57.7	8.5m	$51	7	No NR	$9,790	$392	1. Applied NZ 2. Master Catch 3. Hay There Joe

Sky City Nz (Fr5) 4202938848
Trainer: Lachlan Prothero (Freemans Reach)
Driver: Zara Fitzpatrick (C)
Prize Money: $44,092
Win / Place: 8.62% / 27%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: OUR SKY MAJOR (NZ)

Dam: VOTE FOR ME (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

58: 5-6-5

Distance

15: 0-2-3

Trk/Dst

12: 0-2-2

Track

12: 0-2-2

Season

16: 1-3-1

1st Up

3: 0-0-1

2nd Up

3: 1-0-1

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

Metro

9: 1-0-2

Non-Metro

49: 4-6-3

Mobile

58: 5-6-5

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

58: 5-6-5

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:58.60

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

26: 1-4-2

Driver Last 50

50: 4-4-2

Comments

Didn't do much last time out, 8th (Sr4) over 1720m at Penrith, beaten 21 m by Rock Asset (2:06.30) in NR up to 47 on February 12 at $23. Before that was well back in the run when 4th (Fr3) over 1710m at Goulburn beaten 7 m by Pencil Me In (2:03.50) in NR 41 to 48 on January 27 at $10. Consider.

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
8th of 10	12/2/26	Penrith	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Zara Fitzpatrick	2:06.30	1:58.2	21.8m	$23	16	NR up to 47	$6,940	$136	1. Rock Asset 2. Kellys Colours 3. Ima Shinkansen
4th of 8	27/1/26	Goulburn	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Zara Fitzpatrick	2:03.50	1:56.3	7.5m	$10	19	NR 41 to 48	$6,940	$408	1. Pencil Me In 2. Spring Delight 3. Go Colour My World NZ
8th of 9	8/1/26	Penrith	2125m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Zara Fitzpatrick	2:35.40	1:57.7	35.1m	$18	9	NR up to 53	$6,940	$136	1. Charlies Ace NZ 2. Okay Gringo 3. Ruebe Starbuck NZ
8th of 10	30/12/25	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Zara Fitzpatrick	1:54.80	1:54.8	24.4m	$4.20	14	NR 45 to 47	$6,940	$136	1. Wills Way 2. Ultimate Rhapsody 3. Wicked Legend
3rd of 10	16/12/25	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Zara Fitzpatrick	1:56.40	1:56.4	0.2m	$2.70f	11	NR 46 to 47	$6,940	$748	1. Hidden Delight NZ 2. Tamatine Tane 3. Sky City NZ
9th of 10	5/12/25	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Zara Fitzpatrick	1:52.40	1:52.4	35.5m	$41	10	NR up to 53	$12,240	$240	1. Guest Artist NZ 2. Heidsieck NZ 3. Gisselle

Be Good Benny (Fr6) 4012372255
Trainer: Darren Elder (Louth Park)
Driver: Brad Elder
Prize Money: $152,175
Win / Place: 7.48% / 32%

9 yo Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: MR FEELGOOD (USA)

Dam: BENAZIR BHUTTO (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

214: 16-29-24

Distance

76: 8-10-9

Trk/Dst

48: 4-6-5

Track

69: 6-8-6

Season

26: 2-6-1

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-0-1

3rd Up

4: 0-2-0

Metro

53: 0-4-7

Non-Metro

161: 16-25-17

Mobile

210: 16-29-24

Standing

4: 0-0-0

All-Weather

214: 16-29-24

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:55.30

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

2: 0-0-0

Comments

Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Backing up quickly after 5th (Sr1) over 2030m at this track was 7th-13.27 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Tigerlicious (2:29.90) in NR up to 48 on February 20 at $13. The run prior surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track was 3rd-4.04 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Captain Dorian (1:55.50) in NR up to 47 on February 13 at $3.70. Sure to be right there at the business end.

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 10	20/2/26	Newcastle	2030m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	B J Elder	2:29.90	1:58.8	12.2m	$13	7	NR up to 48	$6,940	$272	1. Tigerlicious 2. Penurious 3. Barrys Rose
5th of 10	13/2/26	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Blake Hughes	1:55.50	1:55.5	7.0m	$3.70f	4	NR up to 47	$6,940	$272	1. Captain Dorian 2. Brexitt 3. Ultimate Rhapsody
2nd of 6	9/2/26	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Blake Hughes	1:57.40	1:57.4	0.1m	$3.50	4	NR 43 to 45	$6,940	$1,156	1. The County Sheriff 2. Be Good Benny 3. Otis Rising
2nd of 10	5/2/26	Tamworth	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	B J Elder	1:57.10	1:57.1	1.2m	$5.00	8	NR 41 to 46	$6,940	$1,156	1. The Irish Eagle 2. Be Good Benny 3. Country Major
7th of 10	28/1/26	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	B J Elder	1:54.90	1:54.9	32.6m	$7.50	9	NR up to 47	$6,940	$136	1. Spirit King 2. Katlas Dream 3. Rocknroll Tony
3rd of 8	19/1/26	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Cooper Griffiths	1:54.70	1:54.7	8.9m	$4.40	4	NR 43 to 45	$6,940	$748	1. Watsluvgottado 2. Ultimate Trouble 3. Be Good Benny

Captain Dorian (Fr7) x854499931
Trainer: L A Hosking (East Maitland)
Driver: Vaughan Duncan (C)
Prize Money: $146,560
Win / Place: 8.84% / 35%

8 yo Bay Horse

Sire: CAPTAINTREACHEROUS (USA)

Dam: SPIRITED STORM (USA)

Rating

Stats

Career

147: 13-22-17

Distance

112: 12-17-11

Trk/Dst

100: 11-14-11

Track

131: 12-19-17

Season

11: 1-0-1

1st Up

5: 0-0-1

2nd Up

5: 1-0-0

3rd Up

3: 1-0-0

Metro

9: 0-3-0

Non-Metro

138: 13-19-17

Mobile

147: 13-22-17

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

147: 13-22-17

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:53.50

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

1: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 5-6-5

Comments

Last start won a big 4 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at this track (1:55.50) beating Brexitt in NR up to 47 on February 13 at $3.70 at the bell was leading 1.67. In fine form and looks a serious player again.

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	13/2/26	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Robert Morris	1:55.50	1:55.5	3.9m	$3.70f	4	NR up to 47	$6,940	$3,672	1. Captain Dorian 2. Brexitt 3. Ultimate Rhapsody
3rd of 7	9/2/26	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	P J Hedges	1:56.00	1:56.0	1.3m	$21	21	NR 40 to 42	$6,940	$748	1. Ire Of The Dragon 2. Daniel Boom 3. Captain Dorian
4th of 7	4/2/26	Newcastle	1609m			-	Daniel Carmody	1:56.00	-	13m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Two Cracked Corn 2. Chappy Streetnorth 3. Tough Nut Teejay
5th of 6	21/1/26	Maitland	1648m			-	P J Hedges	2:01.80	-	10m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Rock Am Alyeska 2. Dance With Carmer 3. Rocknroll Clarry
9th of 9	19/1/26	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Robert Morris	1:56.50	1:56.5	27.4m	$8.00	4	NR 38 to 42	$6,940	$136	1. Penurious 2. Esperanza 3. De La Renta NZ
9th of 9	15/1/26	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	P J Hedges	1:55.10	1:55.1	32.8m	$41	6	NR up to 53	$6,940	$136	1. Goodtime Bravo 2. Yesnomaybeso 3. Cheddar Valley NZ

Hes Got The Look Nz (Fr8) 228x359x70
Trainer: C J Davies (Sawyers Gully)
Driver: Grace Panella
Prize Money: $32,544
Win / Place: 7.69% / 25%

6 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: HES WATCHING (USA)

Dam: INVISAGE (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

39: 3-3-4

Distance

28: 3-1-3

Trk/Dst

26: 2-1-3

Track

33: 2-3-4

Season

5: 0-0-1

1st Up

6: 0-0-1

2nd Up

6: 0-0-1

3rd Up

5: 1-0-0

Metro

3: 1-0-0

Non-Metro

36: 2-3-4

Mobile

39: 3-3-4

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

39: 3-3-4

Slushy

2: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:55.20

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 5-4-10

Comments

Didn't do much at the last run, 10th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 6th-9.69 beaten 17 m by Grumpyshannon (1:57.90) in NR up to 53 on February 6 at $101. Before that 7th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 35 m by Sweet Rocky (1:53.70) in 4yo+ NR up to 55 on January 28 at $41. Not going well enough.

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
10th of 10	6/2/26	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Will Rixon	1:57.90	1:57.9	17.5m	$101	9	NR up to 53	$6,940	$136	1. Grumpyshannon 2. D J Rock NZ 3. Oleg
7th of 10	28/1/26	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Will Rixon	1:53.70	1:53.7	36.0m	$41	75	NR up to 55	$10,000	$196	1. Sweet Rocky 2. Ohwhatiwouldgive 3. Spunkys Gotsecrets
75 Day Spell
2nd of 6	14/1/26	Newcastle	1609m			-	M P Chapple	1:55.60	-	34.8m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Little Frenchie 2. Hes Got The Look NZ 3. Smoking Joey
9th of 10	14/11/25	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Chloe Formosa	1:53.40	1:53.4	31.4m	$19	21	NR up to 47	$9,790	$192	1. Beachbabe Crocker 2. Apex Stride 3. Mister Brillante
5th of 9	24/10/25	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Will Rixon	1:57.60	1:57.6	3.5m	$10	14	NR up to 48	$9,790	$384	1. Bodyline 2. Sweet Tara 3. Artful Prince
3rd of 10	10/10/25	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Will Rixon	1:56.10	1:56.1	6.7m	$10	133	NR up to 48	$9,790	$1,056	1. Upstream 2. Country Major 3. Hes Got The Look NZ
133 Day Spell

Hesharley (Sr1) 9096206x63
Trainer: Brian Portelli (Berkshire Park)
Driver: Brian Portelli
Prize Money: $11,806
Win / Place: 11% / 29%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: HES WATCHING (USA)

Dam: STRELITZIA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

17: 2-2-1

Distance

0: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

0: 0-0-0

Season

11: 1-1-1

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

3rd Up

2: 0-1-0

Metro

0: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

17: 2-2-1

Mobile

17: 2-2-1

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

17: 2-2-1

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:56.40

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 1-3-3

Comments

Two back was well beaten into sixth after being driven well back, behind Rock Asset at Penrith over 1720m in a NR up to 47 on February 12 at $8.50. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Kay Jay Miki at Penrith over 2125m in a NR up to 48 on February 19 at $9. Should strip fitter and play a role in the finish.

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
3rd of 9	19/2/26	Penrith	2125m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	B P Portelli	2:38.50	2:00.0	10.2m	$9.00	7	NR up to 48	$6,940	$748	1. Kay Jay Miki 2. Tonys Dream 3. Hesharley
6th of 10	12/2/26	Penrith	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Vaughan Duncan	2:06.30	1:58.2	15.5m	$8.50	65	NR up to 47	$6,940	$136	1. Rock Asset 2. Kellys Colours 3. Ima Shinkansen
65 Day Spell
1st of 5	2/2/26	Penrith	1720m			-	B P Portelli	2:07.60	-	0.2m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Hesharley 2. Our Ultimate Annie NZ 3. Midnight With Mia
6th of 8	9/12/25	Albury	1770m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	J F Scott	2:12.10	2:00.1	15.0m	$5.50	4	No NR	$6,940	$136	1. Watch Carinas Lass 2. La Feast 3. Ellens Delight
10th of 10	5/12/25	Wagga	1740m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Peter Mcrae	2:04.00	1:54.7	9.7m	$51	10	NR up to 48	$9,790	$192	1. Ultimate Gladiator NZ 2. Floppa 3. Cee Whos Bettor NZ
2nd of 6	25/11/25	Albury	1770m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Jackson Painting	2:12.70	2:00.6	1.3m	$4.60	35	NR 44 to 47	$6,940	$1,156	1. Bettes Blue Violet 2. Hesharley 3. Elated NZ
35 Day Freshen-Up

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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