Menangle Race 5 - Ultra Air Ffa
DON HUGO (3) is the clear class runner of this field. Has had three weeks off since a close second to a smart one at Listed level but has been kept up to the mark with a trial win since. Draws ideally and has won six of eight attempts at this circuit and distance including a Eureka and an Inter Dominion final. Hard to go past. HORN PLAYER (4) improved second-up when he came from the back row to place behind the flying Captains Knock in the Murray Cup. Rarely out of the placings at this circuit and distance and is three from three when third-up so should be peaking. Throwing in KINGMAKER NZ (5) at good odds. He has placed in both starts off a spell and is a three-time third-up winner. JAY OK (8) deserves respect off his win from this barrier two back at this circuit and distance when he covered ground but dug deep.

Driver: Jett Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 8th-15.83 beaten 5.5 m by Pinseeker (1:49.70) in No NR on February 21 at $41. Two runs back 2nd (Fr5) over 2300m after showing early speed at this track, beaten a nose by Jay Ok (2:44.20) in NR up to 105 on February 14 at $41. First four hope from this draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:49.7 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $41.00 |
| 2/10 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 105 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:54.9 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:49.3 | 6 |
| 30.6L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 105 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:50.7 | 6 |
| 17.3L | $8.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/01/2026 | 8 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | W | Jett Turnbull | 1:54.5 | 6 |
| 24.5L | $81.00 |
| 1/10 | 09/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:55.5 | 8 |
| 1.4L | $51.00 |
| 1/7 | 27/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jett Turnbull | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 21/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Samantha Pascoe | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lleyton Green
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr9) over 2300m at this track beaten 11 m by Jay Ok (2:44.20) in NR up to 105 on February 14 at $8.50. Two runs back posted a big 5 m win (Fr7) at this track (1:50.70) beating Unfazed in NR up to 105 on January 31 at $8. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 105 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:54.9 | 9 |
| 11.2L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 31/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 105 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:50.7 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/10 | 23/01/2026 | 13 | No NR | $15,300.00 | Tamworth | 2360m | Dead | M G Harding | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 32.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 10/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:47.3 | 2 |
| 17.6L | $101.00 |
| 3/10 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $12,240.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $2.90 |
| 9/9 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:48.8 | 2 |
| 27.7L | $71.00 |
| 1/5 | 28/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | M G Harding | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 12/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | M G Harding | 0 |
| 9.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke McCarthy
Stats
Comments
Good run when beaten by 4 m finishing second behind Swayzee at Goulburn over 2240m in a No NR on January 2 at $1.28. Then a handy effort when a close second after showing early speed, behind Hi Manameisjeff at this track over 1609m in a LR No NR on February 7 at $1.22. All class and looks tough to stop from the good draw.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 3.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 07/02/2026 | 36 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:49.3 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.22 |
| 2/12 | 02/01/2026 | 13 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Goulburn | 2240m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:53.6 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $1.28 |
| 1/9 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:48.8 | 8 |
| 10.4L | $1.35 |
| 1/12 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $250,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:52.8 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.80 |
| 4/10 | 29/11/2025 | 15 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Dead | Luke McCarthy | 1:49.3 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $5.00 |
| 2/12 | 14/11/2025 | 6 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Wagga | 2800m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:52.7 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/2 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 25.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into tenth after being driven well back, behind Hi Manameisjeff at this track over 1609m in a LR No NR on February 7 at $23. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing third behind Captains Knock at Albury over 2570m in a LR No NR on February 13 at $23. Has won all three previous third-up attempts so should be at his peak.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 13/02/2026 | 6 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Albury | 2570m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $23.00 |
| 10/10 | 07/02/2026 | 85 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:49.3 | 9 |
| 39.8L | $23.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | David Hewitt | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 10/12 | 14/11/2025 | 13 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Wagga | 2800m | Neutral | Harrison Ross | 1:52.7 | 6 |
| 44.6L | $41.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/11/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Brad Hewitt | 1:49.3 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
| 11/12 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $250,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:52.2 | 5 |
| 24.7L | $81.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/10/2025 | 28 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:49.6 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $13.00 |
| 1/2 | 20/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Brad Hewitt | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Stanley
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into third behind Hi Manameisjeff at this track over 1609m in a LR No NR on February 7 at $61. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing third behind Haveyoucheckedin at Newcastle over 1609m in a NR up to 90 on February 20 at $3.60. Ticking along well so worth including at odds.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 20/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:51.0 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.60 |
| 3/10 | 07/02/2026 | 91 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:49.3 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $61.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 08/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:48.2 | 6 |
| 30.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/9 | 01/11/2025 | 21 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:49.3 | 8 |
| 6.1L | $6.50 |
| 9/9 | 11/10/2025 | 105 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:49.6 | 8 |
| 20.2L | $61.00 |
| 1/5 | 01/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 28/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:54.1 | 9 |
| 19.2L | $5.50 |

Driver: Angus Garrard
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr2) over 2138m at Albion Park beaten 5 m by Speak The Truth (2:30.40) in No NR on February 14 at $11. Two runs back 4th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 3rd-8.25 beaten 15 m by Hi Manameisjeff (1:49.30) in LR No NR on February 7 at $71. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/02/2026 | 46 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Angus Garrard | 1:49.3 | 1 |
| 15.2L | $71.00 |
| 2/5 | 30/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Angus Garrard | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 23/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:55.1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.55 |
| 3/6 | 16/12/2025 | 10 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:54.9 | 0 |
| 5.9L | $1.65 |
| 9/12 | 06/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $250,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:52.8 | 2 |
| 24.4L | $101.00 |
| 5/9 | 22/11/2025 | 91 | No NR | $52,000.00 | Redcliffe | 2280m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $19.00 |
| 1/2 | 07/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Angus Garrard | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
10-year-old gelding showed improvement last time. 2nd (Fr7) over 1609m after showing early speed at Newcastle was leading by 4.2 at the bell, beaten 1.75 m by Haveyoucheckedin (1:51.00) in NR up to 90 on February 20 at $2.80. The run before was not as impressive when well beaten into eighth after a quick start, behind Jay Ok at this track over 2300m in a NR up to 105 on February 14 at $34. Not as keen on his chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 20/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.0 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $2.80 |
| 8/10 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 105 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 13.1L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 07/02/2026 | 8 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:49.3 | 8 |
| 31.0L | $101.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/01/2026 | 6 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Bathurst | 2790m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 19.1L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/01/2026 | 70 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:49.5 | 7 |
| 23.9L | $71.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 8.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 8.7L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 15/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 105 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.7 | 7 |
| 17.0L | $19.00 |

Driver: Cameron Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was well back in the run when 8th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 9th-18.03 beaten 6 m by Pinseeker (1:49.70) in No NR on February 21 at $21. Showed ability the outing before when he won by a head when driven back in the field, (Fr8) held up early, at this track (2:44.20) beating Wheres The Gold in NR up to 105 on February 14 at $7. Won from this barrier two back so can feature.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:49.7 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/10 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 105 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:54.9 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 07/02/2026 | 10 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:50.6 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $18.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/01/2026 | 11 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:52.3 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $3.90 |
| 9/10 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | W | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:54.5 | 8 |
| 34.9L | $151.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 20/12/2025 | 28 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:48.8 | 6 |
| 27.0L | $151.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Brings the right form to the table. Won by 4 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr8) at this track (1:52.50) beating Missaudacious in NR up to 75 on February 17 at $2.10 at the bell was leading 4.15. Two runs back 2nd (Fr7) over 1609m after showing early pace at Newcastle, at the bell was leading 1.15 beaten a neck by I Break The Line (1:51.90) in NR 72 to 80 on February 13 at $5.50. Might find this a bit tough.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 17/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.5 | 8 |
| 3.9L | $2.10 |
| 2/9 | 13/02/2026 | 55 | NR 72 to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:51.9 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Mat Rue | 1:53.3 | 9 |
| 16.9L | $19.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 105 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 1:48.7 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $81.00 |
| 5/10 | 29/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:51.3 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 22/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:51.1 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/4 | 17/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 15.4L | $0.00 |