Newcastle (H) Race 5

Garrards Horse And Hound Pace

Stake: $8,046

OBADIAH DRAGON NZ (7) scored a win in this company at Penrith last month and has been tackling higher-graded races since, placing in his last two. Has won at this venue before and is up to taking this with even luck from a wide draw. OUTMAZING NZ (1) has been coming from wider or second row barriers of late, finishing midfield last time at Menangle. Should get every chance from the ace draw. OPEN THE GATES (9) continues to race well having placed in her three starts since coming from this row for a win over this distance at Tamworth last month. ONETANGI GIRL NZ (3) has been far from disgraced from wider or second row draws of late and should get her chance from a more favourable barrier.

Distance: 1609m
Class: NR up to 53
Track: Good
Weather: Showers
Surface: All Weather

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Outmazing Nz (Fr1) 8517848955
Trainer: Seaton Grima (Llandilo)
Driver: Seaton Grima (C)
Prize Money: $19,447
Win / Place: 12% / 20%

6 yo Bay Horse

Sire: BETTOR'S DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: CHRISTY BREANNA (NZ)

Owners: S L Dickson, G E A Munro, C R Dickson

Rating

Stats

Career

24: 3-0-2

Distance

3: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

2: 0-0-0

Season

11: 1-0-0

1st Up

4: 1-0-1

2nd Up

4: 0-0-1

3rd Up

3: 1-0-0

Mobile

24: 3-0-2

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

24: 3-0-2

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:55.60

Driver Stats

Comments

Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 25 m by American Werewolf (1:52.40) in 3yo+ 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 on January 6 at $8. The run previous 5th (Sr1) over 2030m at this track, beaten 23 m by Wamboyne Machete (2:26.90) in NR up to 52 on December 20 at $6. Gets every chance from this draw.

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	6/1/26	Menangle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Seaton Grima	1:52.40	1:52.4	9.37L	$8.00	17	2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55	$11,600	$455	1. American Werewolf 2. Kiss Me Mini NZ 3. Larrikin Lenny
5th of 10	20/12/25	Newcastle	2030m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Seaton Grima	2:26.90	1:56.5	8.70L	$6.00	9	NR up to 52	$11,356	$445	1. Wamboyne Machete 2. Threebushelsofoats 3. Eiffel From Heaven
9th of 10	11/12/25	Penrith	2125m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Seaton Grima	2:35.40	1:57.7	8.14L	$9.00	13	NR up to 53	$11,356	$223	1. Obadiah Dragon NZ 2. Freedom Art 3. Maid Of Money NZ
8th of 10	28/11/25	Newcastle	2030m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Vaughan Duncan	2:25.70	1:55.5	11.67L	$11	19	NR up to 50	$11,356	$223	1. Gisselle 2. Sweet Rocky 3. Jakcam Flyer
4th of 11	9/11/25	St Arnaud	1740m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Chris Alford	2:08.90	1:59.2	5.39L	$4.50	25	NR 52 to 57	$6,960	$348	1. Williams 2. Eastbro Kozzy 3. Jilliby Kymy Lou
8th of 8	15/10/25	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	S J P O'sullivan	2:36.30	1:57.0	22.75L	$21	16	NR 52 to 57	$6,960	$162	1. Platinum Jive NZ 2. Indi Party Mood 3. Maxy Can Dance

Ohwhatiwouldgive (Fr2) 0433156544
Trainer: Darren Elder (Louth Park)
Driver: Jye Coney (C,3)
Prize Money: $57,575
Win / Place: 10% / 38%

5 yo Brown Horse

Sire: FEAR THE DRAGON (USA)

Dam: IDEAL TALILIA (AUS)

Owners: G Barbuto

Rating

Stats

Career

47: 5-8-5

Distance

21: 3-4-2

Trk/Dst

17: 2-3-1

Track

33: 3-6-3

Season

10: 1-0-2

1st Up

5: 0-1-0

2nd Up

5: 1-2-0

3rd Up

5: 1-2-1

Mobile

47: 5-8-5

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

47: 5-8-5

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:56.70

Driver Stats

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1980m after showing early speed at Tamworth was 5th-11 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Lullaby (2:24.80) in NR up to 55 on January 8 at $4.60. At his previous start 4th (Fr5) over 2030m at this track, beaten 5 m by Major Mickey (2:26.80) in NR up to 53 on January 3 at $13. Draws for another good showing.

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
4th of 9	8/1/26	Tamworth	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	B J Elder	2:24.80	1:57.7	3.31L	$4.60	5	NR up to 55	$11,356	$668	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	1.82L	$13	7	NR up to 53	$8,050	$473	1. Major Mickey 2. Open The Gates 3. Sweet Tara
5th of 10	27/12/25	Maitland	1646m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Cooper Griffiths	1:59.00	1:56.4	6.43L	$26	8	NR up to 53	$11,356	$445	1. Wamboyne Machete 2. The Irish Eagle 3. Sylvia Kay NZ
6th of 8	19/12/25	Maitland	2422m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	B J Elder	3:01.30	2:00.5	8.77L	$61	3	2-5 WINs	$11,356	$223	1. For Always Arden NZ 2. Walter Warlock 3. Vintage Edition
5th of 10	16/12/25	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	B J Elder	1:55.40	1:55.4	4.13L	$8.00	5	NR 48 to 52	$8,050	$316	1. Hot Cruise Control 2. Watch Me React 3. Charjo
1st of 10	11/12/25	Tamworth	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	B J Elder	2:27.40	1:59.8	4.61L	$3.20	7	NR up to 53	$11,356	$6,013	1. Ohwhatiwouldgive 2. Charjo 3. Rocknroll Clarry

Onetangi Girl Nz (Fr3) 66x1394554
Trainer: C J Davies (Sawyers Gully)
Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Prize Money: $43,586
Win / Place: 7.27% / 21%

6 yo Bay Mare

Sire: DOWNBYTHESEASIDE (USA)

Dam: ELITE BELLE (NZ)

Owners: J H Abernethy, W S Abernethy

Rating

Stats

Career

55: 4-2-6

Distance

10: 0-0-2

Trk/Dst

8: 0-0-2

Track

11: 1-1-2

Season

9: 1-0-1

1st Up

4: 1-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-0-1

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

Mobile

55: 4-2-6

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

44: 3-2-5

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

11: 1-0-1

Best Mile

1:56.91

Driver Stats

Comments

Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th-13.3 beaten 14 m by Keilor Baby Shark (1:54.90) in NR up to 55 M on January 9 at $16. Before that, 5th (Sr4) over 1646m at Maitland was 6th-12.6 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Upstream (1:59.30) in NR up to 53 on December 27 at $14. A better draw can see her 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
4th of 9	9/1/26	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Mollly Ison	1:54.90	1:54.9	5.24L	$16	13	NR up to 55	$11,356	$668	1. Keilor Baby Shark 2. Barrys Rose 3. Sylvia Kay NZ
5th of 9	27/12/25	Maitland	1646m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Joshua Gallagher	1:59.30	1:56.6	3.16L	$14	7	NR up to 53	$11,356	$445	1. Upstream 2. Gisselle 3. Spunkys Gotsecrets
5th of 10	20/12/25	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Mollly Ison	1:55.90	1:55.9	2.71L	$10	16	NR up to 55	$11,356	$445	1. Rockindownunder 2. Wot Dya Reckon 3. Saint Karamara
4th of 9	4/12/25	Tamworth	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Mollly Ison	2:25.60	1:58.3	2.83L	$11	6	NR up to 55	$8,050	$473	1. Im Lord Tommy 2. Rippin Rupert 3. Ohwhatiwouldgive
9th of 10	28/11/25	Newcastle	2030m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Ashleigh Delosa	2:25.70	1:55.5	11.90L	$5.50f	10	NR up to 50	$11,356	$223	1. Gisselle 2. Sweet Rocky 3. Jakcam Flyer
3rd of 9	18/11/25	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Robert Morris	1:54.30	1:54.3	1.78L	$3.10	5	NR 51 to 57	$8,050	$868	1. Mccrikey NZ 2. Whereishe 3. Onetangi Girl NZ

Dontletfearstopya Nz (Fr4) 2375473885
Trainer: Joe Conolly (Castlereagh)
Driver: Molly Ison (C,5)
Prize Money: $77,653
Win / Place: 11% / 35%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: FEAR THE DRAGON (USA)

Dam: GRACY LADY (NZ)

Owners: Conolly Family Racing (Mgr: J Conolly)

Rating

Stats

Career

45: 5-3-8

Distance

7: 0-0-3

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-1

Track

1: 0-0-1

Season

14: 0-2-2

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Mobile

45: 5-3-8

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

45: 5-3-8

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:55.28

Driver Stats

Comments

Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 1720m at Penrith, at the bell was 8th-9.95 beaten 6 m by Playa Blanca (2:04.50) in NR up to 58 on January 8 at $26. Before that, 8th (Fr3) over 1710m at Goulburn, beaten 30 m by Precise (2:02.50) in NR up to 60 on January 2 at $9.50. Deserves another 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
5th of 10	8/1/26	Penrith	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Seaton Grima	2:04.50	1:56.5	2.30L	$26	6	NR up to 58	$11,356	$445	1. Playa Blanca 2. Sunday Mornings 3. Lookin Good Margie
8th of 9	2/1/26	Goulburn	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Seaton Grima	2:02.50	1:55.3	10.22L	$9.50	36	NR up to 60	$11,356	$223	1. Precise NZ 2. Hot Cruise Control 3. Achy Breaky Ark
36 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 10	27/11/25	Penrith	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Zara Fitzpatrick	2:02.90	1:54.9	12.01L	$15	7	NR up to 58	$11,356	$223	1. Cash And Bling 2. Tisbury Rocks NZ 3. Stormtide
3rd of 10	20/11/25	Penrith	2125m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Seaton Grima	2:39.80	2:01.0	1.23L	$5.50	15	NR up to 90	$11,356	$1,225	1. Playa Blanca 2. Port Au Prince NZ 3. Dontletfearstopya NZ
7th of 10	5/11/25	Bathurst	1730m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Seaton Grima	2:03.50	1:54.9	3.31L	$11	6	NR up to 63	$11,356	$223	1. Whilemena Rita 2. Rebounder 3. Tenminutes
4th of 10	30/10/25	Penrith	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Seaton Grima	2:03.50	1:55.5	2.97L	$8.00	7	NR up to 60	$11,356	$668	1. Bara Riley 2. Tiger Prince 3. Charlies Ace NZ

Neon Tiger (Fr5) 81204783x0
Trainer: C J Davies (Sawyers Gully)
Driver: Chloe Formosa (C,3)
Prize Money: $24,582
Win / Place: 21% / 52%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ROCK N ROLL WORLD (USA)

Dam: SAMBROSIE LASS (AUS)

Owners: A J Van Der Berg

Rating

Stats

Career

19: 4-2-4

Distance

9: 1-1-1

Trk/Dst

8: 1-1-0

Track

10: 2-1-1

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-1

Mobile

19: 4-2-4

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

19: 4-2-4

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:55.20

Driver Stats

Comments

Second up after running was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 65 m by Spunkys Gotsecrets (1:52.30) in NR up to 52 on January 9 at $14. This looks a far sterner task.

Expected Settling Position: Off 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	9/1/26	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Chloe Formosa	1:52.30	1:52.3	24.94L	$14	175	NR up to 52	$8,050	$158	1. Spunkys Gotsecrets 2. Smart And Mighty NZ 3. Rocknroll Clarry
175 Day Spell
5th of 5	17/12/25	Maitland	1648m			-	Daniel Morgan	2:01.60	-	4.83L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Master Catch 2. Little Demon 3. Upstream
4th of 8	10/12/25	Newcastle	1609m			-	Bevan Pringle	1:57.20	-	1.67L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Frankiromar 2. Eiffel From Heaven 3. Mystical Sunshine
3rd of 10	18/7/25	Newcastle	2030m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Jack Callaghan	2:32.50	2:00.9	1.15L	$10	7	NR up to 50	$11,356	$1,225	1. Ultimate Rhapsody 2. Keilor Baby Shark 3. Neon Tiger
8th of 8	11/7/25	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Elly Chapple	1:57.20	1:57.2	8.33L	$6.50	7	NR up to 47	$11,356	$223	1. Crusader Miss 2. Seamark NZ 3. Ire Of The Dragon
7th of 10	4/7/25	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Jack Callaghan	1:55.00	1:55.0	2.60L	$4.20	7	NR up to 53	$11,356	$223	1. Love Lou 2. Kissmelvis 3. Next To Me NZ

Chlobro (Fr6) 2612326951
Trainer: K M Garaty (Holmesville)
Driver: Aaron Garaty
Prize Money: $59,640
Win / Place: 10% / 48%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: DOWNBYTHESEASIDE (USA)

Dam: SHEEZ NOT PERFECT (AUS)

Owners: K M Garaty

100

Rating

Stats

Career

49: 5-8-11

Distance

32: 4-6-6

Trk/Dst

29: 3-5-6

Track

35: 3-5-8

Season

18: 2-5-2

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

3rd Up

3: 0-0-1

Mobile

49: 5-8-11

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

49: 5-8-11

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:55.90

Driver Stats

Comments

Last start won by a head when quickly away, (Fr8) at this track (1:56.90) beating Goodtime Miki in NR up to 47 on January 9 at $15 at the bell was leading 0.14. Chance of back-to-back wins.

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 9	9/1/26	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Aaron Garaty	1:56.90	1:56.9	0.07L	$15	6	NR up to 47	$8,050	$4,260	1. Chlobro 2. Goodtime Miki 3. Ultimate Rhapsody
5th of 10	3/1/26	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Aaron Garaty	1:55.70	1:55.7	2.30L	$2.40f	7	NR up to 48	$8,050	$316	1. Heavenly Turbo 2. Goodtime Miki 3. Im A Liberty Girl
9th of 9	27/12/25	Maitland	1646m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Aaron Garaty	2:00.80	1:58.1	44.35L	$2.20f	7	NR up to 48	$11,356	$223	1. Rock Am Alyeska 2. Open The Gates 3. Charjo
6th of 9	20/12/25	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Aaron Garaty	1:55.40	1:55.4	3.57L	$7.50	15	NR up to 47	$11,356	$223	1. Tigerlicious 2. Watsluvgottado 3. Open The Gates
2nd of 10	5/12/25	Dubbo	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Aaron Garaty	2:05.40	1:57.4	0.93L	$1.95f	7	NR up to 50	$11,356	$1,893	1. Reason To Laugh 2. Chlobro 3. Jessie Lee
3rd of 10	28/11/25	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Aaron Garaty	1:56.10	1:56.1	4.65L	$2.25f	14	NR up to 45	$11,356	$1,225	1. Wot Dya Reckon 2. Watsluvgottado 3. Chlobro

Obadiah Dragon Nz (Fr7) 4686261033
Trainer: Joe Conolly (Castlereagh)
Driver: Cooper Griffiths (C,5)
Prize Money: $88,651
Win / Place: 10% / 37%

5 yo Brown Horse

Sire: FEAR THE DRAGON (USA)

Dam: LILLIAN (NZ)

Owners: J Conolly, J Cook, C Page, R Swilks, C Grieves, C Fava, J Watts, R Blume-Poulton, B Brennan

Rating

Stats

Career

59: 6-5-11

Distance

7: 0-1-1

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

3: 1-0-0

Season

12: 1-1-3

1st Up

4: 0-0-1

2nd Up

4: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-1

Mobile

59: 6-5-11

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

59: 6-5-11

Slushy

2: 0-1-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:56.00

Driver Stats

Comments

Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing third behind Refusal at Goulburn over 1710m in a NR up to 55 on January 2 at $6.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Heidsieck at Penrith over 1720m in a NR up to 65 on January 8 at $13. Well placed and has strong claims.

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 8	8/1/26	Penrith	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Seaton Grima	2:04.40	1:56.4	1.15L	$13	6	NR up to 65	$11,356	$1,225	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	3.49L	$6.50	13	NR up to 55	$11,356	$1,225	1. Refusal 2. Bettine 3. Obadiah Dragon NZ
10th of 10	20/12/25	Menangle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Todd Day	1:51.60	1:51.6	9.07L	$41	9	NR up to 80	$23,664	$464	1. Catchafire NZ 2. Ima Boxa 3. Itzmineontheline
1st of 10	11/12/25	Penrith	2125m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Ashleigh Delosa	2:35.40	1:57.7	0.78L	$2.60f	7	NR up to 53	$11,356	$6,013	1. Obadiah Dragon NZ 2. Freedom Art 3. Maid Of Money NZ
6th of 10	4/12/25	Penrith	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Seaton Grima	2:04.10	1:56.1	4.87L	$3.00	7	NR up to 52	$11,356	$223	1. Freedom Art 2. Kates Virtue 3. Eyeknow
2nd of 10	27/11/25	Penrith	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Ashleigh Delosa	2:03.10	1:55.2	2.04L	$17	5	NR up to 53	$11,356	$1,893	1. The Devils Flame 2. Obadiah Dragon NZ 3. Time To Dance NZ

Silent Fears (Fr8) 221
Trainer: Jamie Cassar (Mandalong)
Driver: Jack Callaghan
Prize Money: $10,667
Win / Place: 33% / 100%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: ALWAYS B MIKI (USA)

Dam: HIGHVIEW ARIA (NZ)

Owners: J W Cassar, L J Woodorth, P A Russell

Rating

Stats

Career

3: 1-2-0

Distance

3: 1-2-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-2-0

Track

2: 0-2-0

Season

3: 1-2-0

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

Mobile

3: 1-2-0

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

3: 1-2-0

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:57.40

Driver Stats

Comments

Last start won a big 5.5 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Maitland (2:00.10) beating Our Ultimate May in MAIDEN on December 19 at $1.20. Could go on with it.

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 9	19/12/25	Maitland	1646m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Jack Callaghan	2:00.10	1:57.4	2.08L	$1.20f	14	MAIDEN	$11,356	$6,013	1. Silent Fears 2. Our Ultimate May NZ 3. Truthbetold
2nd of 7	5/12/25	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	J G Coney	1:53.00	1:53.0	0.97L	$51	7	NR up to 57	$16,565	$2,761	1. Blazing High 2. Silent Fears 3. Heza Casanova
2nd of 10	28/11/25	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Mark Callaghan	1:59.70	1:59.7	0.78L	$6.00	-	MAIDEN	$11,356	$1,893	1. Howitis 2. Silent Fears 3. Skyfall Vigil
1st of 3	12/11/25	Newcastle	1609m			-	Mark Callaghan	2:01.40	-	6.43L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Silent Fears 2. Rifle Range NZ 3. Rebel Styles
2nd of 4	30/7/25	Maitland	1648m			-	Mark Callaghan	2:09.00	-	0.37L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. The Karma King 2. Silent Fears 3. Crazuka

Open The Gates (Sr1) x127361322
Trainer: Darren Elder (Louth Park)
Driver: Brad Elder
Prize Money: $32,959
Win / Place: 23% / 84%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: DOWNBYTHESEASIDE (USA)

Dam: NIKKI LOUISE (AUS)

Owners: Abr Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: A J Bain), Summit Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Durnberger-Smith), C M Scott, Imperial Racing & Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: T I Lambourn), Burke Brigade Syndicate (Mgr: M Weaver), Bet The House Llc Syndicate (Mgr: J

Rating

Stats

Career

13: 3-5-3

Distance

5: 2-1-1

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-1

Track

3: 0-1-1

Season

9: 2-3-2

1st Up

2: 1-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-1

3rd Up

2: 0-1-0

Mobile

13: 3-5-3

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

13: 3-5-3

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:57.30

Driver Stats

Comments

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 1.2 m second behind Major Mickey at this track over 2030m NR up to 53 last start. Before that was beaten 1.5 metres second at Maitland over 1646m in NR up to 48 on December 27. Expect another good result.

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 10	3/1/26	Newcastle	2030m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	B J Elder	2:26.80	1:56.4	0.45L	$10	7	NR up to 53	$8,050	$1,341	1. Major Mickey 2. Open The Gates 3. Sweet Tara
2nd of 9	27/12/25	Maitland	1646m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Blake Hughes	2:00.80	1:58.1	0.56L	$7.50	7	NR up to 48	$11,356	$1,893	1. Rock Am Alyeska 2. Open The Gates 3. Charjo
3rd of 9	20/12/25	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	B J Elder	1:55.40	1:55.4	1.64L	$3.10	9	NR up to 47	$11,356	$1,225	1. Tigerlicious 2. Watsluvgottado 3. Open The Gates
1st of 9	11/12/25	Tamworth	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	B J Elder	1:58.30	1:58.3	3.83L	$2.40f	6	2 WINs	$11,356	$6,013	1. Open The Gates 2. Jackys Maria 3. Driving Miss Molly
6th of 7	5/12/25	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	B J Elder	1:53.00	1:53.0	16.25L	$21	20	NR up to 57	$16,565	$325	1. Blazing High 2. Silent Fears 3. Heza Casanova
3rd of 5	15/11/25	Globe Derby	1800m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Wayne Hill	2:13.80	1:59.6	3.94L	$1.40f	21	No NR	$11,600	$986	1. Hilltop Star 2. Grumpypants Gracie 3. Open The Gates

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: 3 back on the inside, two horses behind the leader, 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: driver asking horse for extra effort

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