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Menangle Race 9 - Sootha Sapling Stakes (Listed Classic)

Luke McCarthy's Huntsville colt DON HUNTER (2) looks a readymade two-year-old having impressed in winning his last three trials at this circuit and distance, cruising home by a big margin in the latest. Those hitouts will have him ready to go and the low draw gives him every chance to kick off with a win. PASSION AND PAIN (9) draws wide but had a similar barrier when runner-up at his debut two back then progressed to win the Sapling Final over this distance at Newcastle last time. May need some luck but has upside as does THEMIDNIGHTEXPRESS (4) who kicked off his career with a Victorian win, leading to score more than 2m at Maryborough. Could progress along with RISEABOVETHEREST (3) who draws nicely and did well to score after racing parked on debut.

Race Time:11:45 AM

Saturday, March 7, 2026

Track:Fast

Weather:OCAST

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Pretty Privilege (1)N/A

Trainer: Rickie Alchin (Menangle Park)12 mths 0: 0-0-0

Driver: Rickie Alchin

2 yo B C

Sire: STAY HUNGRY (USA)

Dam: DARK DIVA (AUS)

Stats

Career0: 0-0-0

LTS$0.00

BMR

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %0%

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Comments

Two-year-old colt (Stay Hungry - Dark Diva) making his debut. Finished fourth at Menangle in a trial on February 18 over 1609m. Gets the ace draw and may be competitive from there.

Last Starts 17 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/6	18/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Rickie Alchin	1. Don Hunter 2. Dance The Niteaway 3. My Ultimate Jed	28.8L	$0.00
1/8	04/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Rickie Alchin	1. Pretty Privilege 2. My Ultimate Jed 3. Lochinvar Coogee	5.3L	$0.00
6/8	28/01/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Rickie Alchin	1. Billy Ideal 2. Ferocious Lover 3. Dublin City Rambla	22.1L	$0.00

Don Hunter (2)N/A

Trainer: Luke McCarthy (Cobbitty)12 mths 0: 0-0-0

Driver: Luke McCarthy

2 yo B BR C

Sire: HUNTSVILLE (USA)

Dam: MISS HALFPENNY (AUS)

Stats

Career0: 0-0-0

LTS$0.00

BMR

TS0: 0-0-0

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Comments

Two-year-old colt by Huntsville out of Miss Halfpenny on debut. Won a trial by a big margin at this circuit and distance on February 18. Looks big on talent and should get every chance from the low draw.

Last Starts 17 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/6	18/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Luke McCarthy	1. Don Hunter 2. Dance The Niteaway 3. My Ultimate Jed	23.5L	$0.00
1/8	04/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Luke McCarthy	1. Don Hunter 2. Birdsong 3. Mcweapon	1.6L	$0.00
1/8	21/01/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Luke McCarthy	1. Don Hunter 2. Rockngrohl Dave 3. Riseabovetherest	11.5L	$0.00
2/7	29/10/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Luke McCarthy	1. My Ultimate Diego 2. Don Hunter 3. Tamdock	5.9L	$0.00

Riseabovetherest (3)1

Trainer: Miller Youkhana (Menangle)12 mths 1: 1-0-0

Driver: Joshua Gallagher

2 yo BR C

Sire: TINTIN IN AMERICA (NZ)

Dam: RISE ABOVE THIS (NZ)

Stats

Career1: 1-0-0

LTS$8,100.00

BMR1:57.46

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %100.00%

Place %100.00%

Comments

Was on debut a big 6 m win as favourite (Fr4) at Newcastle (1:57.50) beating No Good Reason in 2yo No NR on February 13 at $1.95 at the bell was 2nd-0.82. Draws nicely so can go well again.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/6	25/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Joshua Gallagher		0	1. Bordentown 2. Our Ultimate Heidi 3. Soho Sparkle	17L	$0.00
1/7	13/02/2026	-	No NR	$15,300.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Joshua Gallagher	1:57.5	4	1. Riseabovetherest 2. No Good Reason 3. Ifsbutsandbilycans	6.0L	$1.95
5/8	04/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Blake Fitzpatrick		0	1. Don Hunter 2. Birdsong 3. Mcweapon	14.5L	$0.00

Themidnightexpress (4)1

Trainer: D J Burns (Haddon)12 mths 1: 1-0-0

Driver: Jack Callaghan

2 yo B C

Sire: RIDE HIGH (AUS)

Dam: OURLITTLE PRINCESS (AUS)

Stats

Career1: 1-0-0

LTS$3,320.00

BMR2:01.70

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %100.00%

Place %100.00%

Comments

Was on debut by 2 m when quickly away, (Fr2) at Maryborough (2:07.80) beating Crippa in 0-1 WIN on February 25 at $2.60 at the bell was leading 1.6. Has upside so looking for another good showing.

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	25/02/2026	-	0-1 WIN	$6,000.00	Maryborough	1690m	Neutral	D J Burns	2:01.7	2	1. Themidnightexpress 2. Crippa 3. La Cantatrice	2.1L	$2.60
1/4	25/01/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	1690m		Damien Burns		0	1. Themidnightexpress 2. Maxbeca 3. Fantasy Flight	1L	$0.00
3/5	01/12/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m	Good	D J Burns		0	1. Rocknroll Rocket 2. Blackjack Whacko 3. Themidnightexpress	22.2L	$0.00

Bordentown (5)2

Trainer: Narelle McCarthy (Cobbitty)12 mths 1: 0-1-0

Driver: John McCarthy

2 yo B C

Sire: AMERICAN IDEAL (USA)

Dam: ARTY CHICK (NZ)

Stats

Career1: 0-1-0

LTS$1,972.00

BMR

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %0.00%

Place %100.00%

Comments

Two-year-old colt lining up for the second time. At debut 2nd (Fr3) over 1730m after showing early speed at Bathurst was leading by 4.17 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Birdsong (2:04.40) in 2yo MAIDEN on February 11 at $2.60. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/6	25/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	J P McCarthy		0	1. Bordentown 2. Our Ultimate Heidi 3. Soho Sparkle	1.4L	$0.00
2/8	11/02/2026	-	MAIDEN	$11,830.00	Bathurst	1730m	Fast	Luke McCarthy	1:55.8	3	1. Birdsong 2. Bordentown 3. Somethingabouthim	17.3L	$2.60
4/7	28/01/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Luke McCarthy		0	1. Rockngrohl Dave 2. Mcchocolate 3. He Is Gold Class	7.8L	$0.00

Soho Cruza (6)8

Trainer: Katie Xuereb (Riverstone)12 mths 1: 0-0-0

Driver: Nathan Xuereb

2 yo B G

Sire: SOHO TRIBECA (AUS)

Dam: SAVIOUR CLARE (AUS)

Stats

Career1: 0-0-0

LTS$300.00

BMR

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Comments

Two-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut 8th (Sr1) over 1609m at Newcastle beaten 40 m by Bettorcheckherout (1:57.00) in 2yo No NR on February 20 at $10. Prefer to see again.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/7	25/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Nathan Xuereb		0	1. Soho Cruza 2. Break The Ju Ju 3. Makeawish	0.2L	$0.00
8/9	20/02/2026	-	No NR	$15,300.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Nathan Xuereb	1:57.0	1	1. Bettorcheckherout 2. Passion And Pain 3. No Good Reason	38.7L	$10.00
1/8	11/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Nathan Xuereb		0	1. Soho Cruza 2. Lochinvar Coogee 3. Unjust Enrichment	4.6L	$0.00

Shes A Delaney (7)12

Trainer: Anthony Frisby (Perthville)12 mths 2: 1-1-0

Driver: Anthony Frisby

2 yo BR F

Sire: CAPTAIN CRUNCH (USA)

Dam: NO ESCAPE (AUS)

Stats

Career2: 1-1-0

LTS$8,814.00

BMR1:57.20

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %50.00%

Place %100.00%

Comments

Looks well placed in this tougher race, but she was impressive winning two starts back [-+] won by 6 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at Bathurst (2:06.00) beating Del Licious in 2yo 1 WIN on February 18 at $1.45 at the bell was leading 4.26. One of the chances.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/6	27/02/2026	9	No NR	$15,300.00	Parkes	1660m	Fast	Anthony Frisby	2:03.5	2	1. Nangara Tulhurst 2. Shes A Delaney 3. Outta The Ordinary	1.1L	$1.30
1/8	18/02/2026	-	1 WIN	$11,830.00	Bathurst	1730m	Fast	Anthony Frisby	1:57.2	4	1. Shes A Delaney 2. Del Licious 3. Showemhow	5.8L	$1.45
1/4	09/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Bathurst	1730m	Good	Anthony Frisby		0	1. Shes A Delaney 2. Captain Kostecki 3. Kings Legacy	6.1L	$0.00
1/7	22/12/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bathurst	1730m	Good	Anthony Frisby		0	1. Shes A Delaney 2. Lucky Jess 3. Bettor Swing	28.3L	$0.00

Playboy Rocky (8)N/A

Trainer: Simon Bigeni Jnr (Wilberforce)12 mths 0: 0-0-0

Driver: Klayton Bigeni

2 yo BR C

Sire: ROCK N ROLL HEAVEN (USA)

Dam: ILLUSTRATOR (AUS)

Stats

Career0: 0-0-0

LTS$0.00

BMR

TS0: 0-0-0

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Comments

Two-year-old colt by Rock N Roll Heaven out of Illustrator having his first start. Finished fourth in a trial on February 25 at Menangle over 1609m. Will benefit from this experience.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/6	25/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	J G Coney	1. Bordentown 2. Our Ultimate Heidi 3. Soho Sparkle	4L	$0.00
2/3	16/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Penrith	1720m	Good	Klayton Bigeni	1. Life At Midnight 2. Playboy Rocky 3. Be Happy Larry	3.8L	$0.00
1/6	02/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Penrith	1720m	Good	Klayton Bigeni	1. Small Income 2. Playboy Rocky 3. Note To Sarah	0.1L	$0.00

Passion And Pain (9)21

Trainer: Kerryann Morris (Menangle Park)12 mths 2: 1-1-0

Driver: Robert Morris

2 yo B C

Sire: ALWAYS B MIKI (USA)

Dam: OUR FEMME FATALE (AUS)

Stats

Career2: 1-1-0

LTS$18,750.00

BMR1:56.80

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %50.00%

Place %100.00%

Comments

Last start won by 6 m (Fr4) at Newcastle (1:56.80) beating Bettorcheckherout in 2yo No NR on February 27 at $7.50. Draws wide but he is progressing strongly.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/10	27/02/2026	7	No NR	$30,600.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	J G Coney	1:56.8	4	1. Passion And Pain 2. Bettorcheckherout 3. Ifsbutsandbilycans	6.6L	$7.50
2/9	20/02/2026	-	No NR	$15,300.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Joshua Gallagher	1:57.0	8	1. Bettorcheckherout 2. Passion And Pain 3. No Good Reason	6.3L	$7.00
2/7	11/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Robert Morris		0	1. Gunnareason 2. Passion And Pain 3. Micks Cruza	2.3L	$0.00
1/8	04/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Robert Morris		0	1. Passion And Pain 2. Kings Gallery 3. Bettor Elements	0.1L	$0.00