Menangle Race 7 - Irt Pace
VALIENTE HANOVER (4) looks close to a win after placing in his last two outings at this circuit and distance, both from wider barriers than this. Raced up to four wide last week but fought on well to be beaten less than 5m. Gets his chance. MAJOR ICON NZ (9) had enough speed to lead from this barrier at this circuit and distance last week and went to to score by close to 5m. Deserved that following a string of placings and could strike again. Queensland visitor MULLUM RUBY (8) cops a wide draw but hasn't been far away in recent outings at Albion Park and could measure up. LOCHIEL NZ (2) will be close to peak fitness fourth up and draws to enjoy the favours.

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 2260m after showing early pace at Bathurst was leading by 3.29 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Alwaysbmypony (2:44.90) in NR up to 52 on March 4 at $2.10. Can feature from this draw.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 04/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $2.10 |
| 7/8 | 24/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:52.8 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $9.50 |
| 7/10 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:51.2 | 8 |
| 27.8L | $17.00 |
| 8/10 | 03/02/2026 | 33 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:52.0 | 2 |
| 17.7L | $3.70 |
| 4/8 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 8.6L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 01/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $14,990.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Fast | Olivia Frisby | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 42.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/9 | 26/12/2025 | 13 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Leeton | 2147m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 30.6L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Blake Jones | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Geary
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 8 m by Sweet Strike (1:52.20) in NR up to 64 on March 3 at $31. At the run before game effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track was 8th-14.27 at the bell, beaten 2.5 m by Beachbabe Crocker (1:52.80) in NR up to 57 on February 24 at $34. Building in fitness and draws to advantage.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:52.2 | 4 |
| 8.2L | $31.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:52.8 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $34.00 |
| 5/10 | 17/02/2026 | 158 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:52.5 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/10 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 9.7L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Stephanie Morris | 0 |
| 153.2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 12/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 19.4L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 05/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $2.30 |
| 2/10 | 29/08/2025 | 10 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $3.90 |

Driver: Gavin Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Sr1) over 2125m at Penrith, beaten 40 m by American Boxer (2:34.40) in NR up to 55 on March 2 at $41. Before that 6th (Fr5) over 1720m at Penrith, at the bell was 3rd-5.12 beaten 9 m by Smokescreen (2:04.20) in NR up to 63 on February 5 at $71. Hard to have on those efforts.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 02/03/2026 | 25 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 41.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 05/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $71.00 |
| 9/10 | 27/01/2026 | 19 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 08/01/2026 | 76 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 24/10/2025 | 21 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 03/10/2025 | 10 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 14.2L | $51.00 |
| 2/5 | 09/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | D T Reay | 0 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 5 m third behind Sweet Strike at this track over 1609m NR up to 64 last start. Before that was beaten 2.5 metres third again at this track in NR up to 57 on February 24. Leading contender.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:52.2 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 24/02/2026 | 49 | NR up to 57 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:52.8 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/9 | 06/01/2026 | 22 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:51.7 | 6 |
| 15.1L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 15/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 01/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:53.3 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 24/11/2025 | 167 | NR 52 to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:52.8 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 21.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 22/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 24.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Stephanie Morris
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run she game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1710m after showing early speed and racing wide at Goulburn was 6th- at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Refusal (2:02.70) in NR up to 55 on January 2 at $7. Might need this.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Stephanie Morris | 0 |
| 10.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 02/01/2026 | 15 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Stephanie Morris | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $7.00 |
| 6/9 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Stephanie Morris | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 12.4L | $5.50 |
| 6/10 | 11/12/2025 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 8.7L | $3.00 |
| 8/10 | 01/12/2025 | 11 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Stephanie Morris | 1:53.3 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $26.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Stephanie Morris | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 11.2L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Stephanie Morris | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 29.8L | $4.80 |
| 5/10 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | David Morris | 0 |
| 14.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 2 m third behind Mclean at Bathurst over 1730m NR up to 57 last start. Before that was beaten 1.5 metres second at this track over 1609m same class on February 24. Continues to race well and has to be respected.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 04/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:54.6 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:52.8 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:51.3 | 3 |
| 21.1L | $14.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 19 m by Sweet Strike (1:52.20) in NR up to 64 on March 3 at $71. Two runs back 5th (Sr4) over 1720m at Penrith was 7th-13.1 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Starlight Sass (2:02.10) in NR up to 53 on February 19 at $14. Wait until the form picks up.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 03/03/2026 | 12 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:52.2 | 1 |
| 19.3L | $71.00 |
| 5/10 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:54.3 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $14.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 13.4L | $2.00 |
| 1/10 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $4.20 |
| 3/10 | 29/01/2026 | 2 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:54.1 | 6 |
| 14.4L | $23.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 8.7L | $2.90 |
| 2/6 | 17/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Sebastian Piltz | 0 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 04/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Sebastian Piltz | 0 |
| 22.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Angus Garrard
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1660m at Albion Park, beaten 3.5 m by Reely Nauti (1:56.40) in 4yo+ No NR MANUAL PACERS M on February 14 at $4.80. Before that, 4th (Fr2) over 1660m after showing early pace at Albion Park, beaten 8 m by Post Painter (1:56.20) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better M on January 24 at $9. Can be right there at the business end.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | No NR MANUAL PACERS | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:52.8 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $4.80 |
| 4/9 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:52.7 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | No NR MANUAL PACERS | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:49.8 | 1 |
| 16.2L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/10 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:53.1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |
| 3/10 | 27/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $18.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Layne Dwyer | 0 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 20/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | A R Garrard | 0 |
| 6.7L | $0.00 |
Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won by 5 m after showing early speed, (Fr9) at this track (1:51.70) beating Lils Nightmare in 3yo+ 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 on March 3 at $7 at the bell was leading 5.62. Can go back-to-back.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:51.7 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $2.15 |
| 3/10 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:52.4 | 4 |
| 14.1L | $1.35 |
| 2/9 | 10/02/2026 | 28 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:52.7 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | K J Pizzuto | 0 |
| 9.4L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 13/01/2026 | 9 | NR 41 to 45 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Shane Turner | 1:57.5 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/01/2026 | 13 | NR 46 to 52 | $8,000.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $8.00 |
| 2/5 | 23/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | M J Dennis | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Looks well placed in this tougher race, but she was impressive winning two starts back [-+] won by a head as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at Penrith (2:36.10) beating Jetasi in NR up to 48 on February 19 at $2 at the bell was leading 5.17. Draws out but the form reads well.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 02/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.00 |
| 1/10 | 12/02/2026 | 127 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 08/10/2025 | 6 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.4 | 8 |
| 24.6L | $101.00 |
| 4/10 | 02/10/2025 | 6 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/09/2025 | 36 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:53.1 | 4 |
| 29.6L | $34.00 |
| 4/9 | 27/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |