Menangle Race 4 - Menangle Park Glenlee Community Pace
RIPPLES NZ (8) has joined Luke McCarthy since her juvenile year where she won four of eight races including in the G1 Gold Tiara at Bathurst. Was campaigning in NZ at the end of last season, winning a Sires' Stakes heat three back and finishing fourth in a G3 when last seen 12 weeks ago. Draws wide but is proven fresh and should be ready to go off a nice trial. DELIGHTFUL CHARM (2) has come from wider barriers in each of her three starts this time in, placing at this circuit and distance fresh and finishing less than 4m away in stronger company here last time. Draws well and should be hitting peak fitness now. TISBURY ROCKS NZ (3) hasn't been too far from the placegetters of late and draws to advantage. KATES VIRTUE (5) is worth including on the back of some strong recent form, most recently a 1.1m third after working in a higher-graded race at this circuit and distance.

Driver: Chris Geary
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1609m at Newcastle was 8th-15.9 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Rockindownunder (1:55.90) in NR up to 55 M on December 20 at $3.30. At the start before game effort when 3rd (Sr2) over 1720m at Penrith was 6th-10.3m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 7 m by Freedom Art (2:04.10) in NR up to 52 on December 4 at $10. Might need easier.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 38L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 20/12/2025 | 16 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $3.30 |
| 3/10 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $10.00 |
| 5/10 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 16.7L | $23.00 |
| 8/10 | 20/11/2025 | 70 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $23.00 |
| 2/6 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | J Farrugia | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 11/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 04/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $1.30 |
| 5/9 | 18/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 4 m by King Tiger (1:51.80) in NR up to 75 on January 31 at $4.80. Before that, 8th (Fr6) over 1720m after showing early pace at Penrith, at the bell was leading 1 beaten 9 m by Mary Anne Rose (2:04.20) in NR up to 58 M on January 22 at $3. Building in fitness and draws to advantage.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 31/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:51.8 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $4.80 |
| 8/10 | 22/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Sebastian Piltz | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 9.9L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/01/2026 | 81 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.5 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:52.1 | 3 |
| 38.7L | $61.00 |
| 10/12 | 10/10/2025 | 22 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 29.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/09/2025 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 18.1L | $9.50 |
| 2/5 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track was 5th-12.35 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Wahaka (1:50.70) in NR up to 64 on February 3 at $9.50. At the start before 5th (Fr4) over 2170m after showing early speed and racing wide at Junee, beaten 10 m by Scruffy (2:41.80) in NR up to 58 on January 24 at $5.50. Drawn nicely and should perform well.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 03/02/2026 | 10 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:50.7 | 2 |
| 19.1L | $9.50 |
| 5/10 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Junee | 2170m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | J G Coney | 1:51.7 | 2 |
| 15.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/01/2026 | 21 | NR up to 70 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:52.2 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 20/12/2025 | 5 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:48.7 | 3 |
| 35.1L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 15/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $7.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | G M Young | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 15/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 22.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bailey McDonough
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Wahaka (1:50.70) in NR up to 64 on February 3 at $31. Two runs back 2nd (Sr5) over 1609m at Hobart beaten a head by Stir Me Up (1:57.20) in NR 54 to 57 on January 11 at $10. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 03/02/2026 | 23 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:50.7 | 8 |
| 27.5L | $31.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 30.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/12 | 11/01/2026 | 14 | NR 54 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
| 5/9 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | NMT 4 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 29.9L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/12/2025 | 15 | NR 54 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.70 |
| 3/8 | 29/11/2025 | 6 | NMT 5 LTW's | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 27.2L | $5.50 |
| 7/11 | 23/11/2025 | 9 | NR 55 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $2.50 |
| 1/5 | 07/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Rohan Hillier | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jim Douglass
Stats
Comments
Solid run when beaten by 2.75 m finishing third behind Mary Anne Rose at Penrith over 1720m in a NR up to 58 M on January 22 at $6. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.1 m finishing third behind King Tiger at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 75 on January 31 at $23. First four hope.
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 | 31/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:51.8 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $23.00 |
| 3/10 | 22/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/01/2026 | 20 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:52.5 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $34.00 |
| 3/10 | 24/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $9.00 |
| 7/10 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 16.1L | $6.50 |
| 7/7 | 03/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J N Douglass | 0 |
| 29L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 11/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | B M Hewitt | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Newcastle over 1609m NR up to 53 on December 5. Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 6th-13.22 beaten 19 m by Wahaka (1:50.70) in NR up to 64 on February 3 at $7.50. A better showing is on the cards.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 03/02/2026 | 50 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:50.7 | 4 |
| 19.5L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 13.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 15/12/2025 | 10 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:52.2 | 8 |
| 20.6L | $21.00 |
| 1/10 | 05/12/2025 | 11 | NR up to 53 | $12,240.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:52.4 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.30 |
| 3/10 | 24/11/2025 | 9 | NR 52 to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:52.8 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $6.50 |
| 9/10 | 15/11/2025 | 5 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $14.00 |
| 2/10 | 10/11/2025 | 9 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:52.9 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/6 | 27/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 14.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 35 m by Wahaka (1:50.70) in NR up to 64 on February 3 at $5.50. Before that, 5th (Fr5) over 1980m at Tamworth beaten 18 m by Exclusive Hustler (2:24.10) in G3 NR 60 to 75 on January 23 at $14. Looking to others.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 03/02/2026 | 11 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:50.7 | 3 |
| 35.4L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $50,000.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Dead | Joshua Gallagher | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 18.9L | $14.00 |
| 2/9 | 16/01/2026 | 10 | NR 60 to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $3.20 |
| 1/10 | 06/01/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.4 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $2.25 |
| 1/9 | 30/12/2025 | 15 | NR 48 to 49 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.6 | 7 |
| 4.9L | $3.20 |
| 4/10 | 15/12/2025 | 7 | 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.0 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 31/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | E R Lyons | 0 |
| 34.4L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 20/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Jordan Topping | 0 |
| 13.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke McCarthy
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into fourth behind Cath at Addington over 1980m in a 2yo F on November 21 at $3.60. Group 1-winning juvenile who can make a successful start for the new yard.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | $41,560.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | L A McCarthy | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $3.60 | |
| 6/13 | 14/11/2025 | 18 | $161,400.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | Jonny Cox | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $6.50 | |
| 1/13 | 27/10/2025 | 24 | $26,320.00 | Ashburton Raceway | 1700m | Neutral | Jonny Cox | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $10.20 | |
| 3/6 | 16/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rangiora Aw | 2000m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/13 | 03/10/2025 | 154 | $27,030.00 | Addington | 1980m | E | Jonny Cox | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $5.80 | |
| 2/9 | 02/05/2025 | 7 | $61,410.00 | Alexandra Park | 1700m | Neutral | Blair Orange | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.40 | |
| 1/10 | 25/04/2025 | 27 | $21,930.00 | Alexandra Park | 1700m | Neutral | Blair Orange | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $1.40 |