Menangle Race 6 - Slingsby Holdings Nsw Derby (Group 1)
The outside barrier poses a huge challenge for boom colt HOLLYWOOD STRIP (12) but he has looked the real deal in winning all seven starts to date. He beat most of tonight's main rivals with his resuming win at Listed level before proving too good for older rivals last time, both at this circuit and distance. He'll be peaking so counting on a masterful Brad Hewitt drive to get him home. ZEUS LIGHTNING NZ (5) is another hitting his best at the right time. Progressed off his fresh second to HOLLYWOOD STRIP for a strong heat win by close to 7m last week, both times coming from one spot wider than this. Expect him to push forward again and this maps to pan out well for him. SHOWMETHETANLINES NZ (1) took his record at this circuit and distance to three from five when winning his heat last week. He should get a soft run from the inside draw so could be dangerous. FIRE AND PASSION (2) and SOHO TRUMP (4) are both reliable colts who draw to be competitive so are worth including in exotics.

Driver: Jye Coney
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Comments
Last start by 2 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at this track (1:51.70) beating Nocturnal in 3yo No NR on March 7 at $1.35 at the bell was leading 3.74. Led to win last week and should get his chance again from the inside draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:51.7 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $1.35 |
| 6/10 | 14/02/2026 | 17 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:50.4 | 8 |
| 13.1L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/01/2026 | 44 | NR up to 60 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:52.4 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $1.22 |
| 1/6 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 24.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 15/12/2025 | 16 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:52.2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $1.04 |
| 1/10 | 29/11/2025 | 154 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:51.5 | 9 |
| 17.4L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 19/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 28/06/2025 | 112 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $2.80 |

Driver: Grant Dixon
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Comments
Finished up last campaign with a win at Albion Park, started this campaign won by a head (Fr7) at Albion Park (1:57.30) beating Move It Lou in 3yo+ wins on February 24 at $2.60. Then last start game effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was leading 1.58 beaten a nose by Soho Charmer (1:52.10) in 3yo No NR on March 7 at $1.80. Reliable and draws to be competitive again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 07/03/2026 | 11 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Grant Dixon | 1:52.1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.80 |
| 1/7 | 24/02/2026 | 192 | wins | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:53.7 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |
| 1/5 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Adam Sanderson | 0 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Trista Dixon | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 16/08/2025 | 11 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:52.2 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $1.08 |
| 1/9 | 05/08/2025 | 7 | No NR | $9,800.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:53.7 | 6 |
| 9.9L | $1.35 |
| 1/9 | 29/07/2025 | 17 | No NR | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:53.7 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $1.16 |
| 8/10 | 12/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $500,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:51.6 | 2 |
| 54.1L | $3.60 |

Driver: Blake Fitzpatrick
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Comments
Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts at this course. Placed last start 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track was 4th-7.2 at the bell, beaten 2 m by Showmethetanlines (1:51.70) in 3yo No NR on March 7 at $34. Before that 3rd (Sr2) over 1609m at Newcastle, beaten 17 m by Tara Victory (1:53.40) in NR up to 60 on February 27 at $2.50. Doubt he can match these.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 07/03/2026 | 8 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:51.7 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/10 | 27/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 17.4L | $2.50 |
| 7/10 | 14/02/2026 | 13 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:50.4 | 4 |
| 13.6L | $41.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/02/2026 | 99 | NBT1WTS | $11,830.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:54.2 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $1.70 |
| 5/7 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 40.9L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:50.6 | 10 |
| 10.3L | $23.00 |
| 3/10 | 11/10/2025 | 12 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:52.7 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |

Driver: Luke McCarthy
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Comments
Last start solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 6th-10.94 beaten 4 m by Showmethetanlines (1:51.70) in 3yo No NR on March 7 at $4.40. Two runs back posted a big 4 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at this track (1:51.40) beating Alert Bay in NR 58 to 64 on February 24 at $1.55 at the bell was leading 4.77. Honest and draws lower so worth including the exotics.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 07/03/2026 | 11 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:51.7 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $4.40 |
| 1/8 | 24/02/2026 | 10 | NR 58 to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:51.4 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $1.55 |
| 3/10 | 14/02/2026 | 84 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:50.4 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/12 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $2.00 |
| 4/12 | 15/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/10 | 05/11/2025 | 267 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $4.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
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Comments
In good form. Last start won by 6 m as favourite (Fr6) at this track (1:50.70) beating Alert Bay in 3yo No NR on March 7 at $1.60 at the bell was leading 3.05. Looks to peaking at the right time and can go close.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:50.7 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $1.60 |
| 2/7 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 14/02/2026 | 95 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:50.4 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/13 | 11/11/2025 | 15 | $161,400.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | Blair Orange | 1:53.7 | 7 |
| 5.9L | $13.30 | |
| 3/13 | 27/10/2025 | 17 | $26,320.00 | Ashburton Raceway | 1700m | Neutral | Blair Orange | 1:53.2 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $2.10 | |
| 3/13 | 10/10/2025 | 21 | $175,440.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | Blair Orange | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $3.80 | |
| 2/8 | 19/09/2025 | 21 | $23,650.00 | Addington | 1980m | Neutral | Blair Orange | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $3.30 |

Driver: Will Rixon
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Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 2300m NR up to 80 on February 7. Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 6th-11.05 beaten 11 m by Zeus Lightning (1:50.70) in 3yo No NR on March 7 at $10. One for the exotic players.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:50.7 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/9 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:53.0 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $1.95 |
| 1/10 | 07/02/2026 | 88 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.45 |
| 2/5 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 | |
| 9/13 | 11/11/2025 | 15 | $161,400.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | Carter Dalgety | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 85.3L | $5.70 | |
| 3/9 | 05/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Addington | 1980m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/13 | 27/10/2025 | 24 | $26,320.00 | Ashburton Raceway | 1700m | Neutral | Carter Dalgety | 1:53.2 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $14.20 | |
| 1/7 | 03/10/2025 | 14 | $22,970.00 | Addington | 1980m | E | Carter Dalgety | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $6.40 |

Driver: Bernie Hewitt
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Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 4th-5.31 beaten 5.5 m by Soho Charmer (1:52.10) in 3yo No NR on March 7 at $7.50. Two runs back was well back before the turn; posted a big 20 m win as favourite (Sr3) at Bathurst (2:02.50) beating Cowboy Culture in 2yo 0-2 WINs on October 29 at $1.07. On the up but draws wider and faces a class jump.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 07/03/2026 | 129 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:52.1 | 4 |
| 5.7L | $7.50 |
| 1/9 | 02/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Bernie Hewitt | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Bernie Hewitt | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 29/10/2025 | 19 | 0-2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Bernie Hewitt | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 20.2L | $1.07 |
| 1/10 | 10/10/2025 | 9 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:53.3 | 5 |
| 35.2L | $1.08 |
| 1/8 | 01/10/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Bernie Hewitt | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $1.25 |
| 5/10 | 17/09/2025 | - | No NR | $15,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | J T Hewitt | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $13.00 |

Driver: Michael Stanley
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Comments
Hard to fault of late. Last start by a nose when driven back in the field, (Fr7) held up early, at this track (1:52.10) beating Fire And Passion in 3yo No NR on March 7 at $3.60 at the bell was 2nd-1.58. Big effort from a similar draw last week and should be hitting his peak.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:52.1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $3.60 |
| 5/10 | 14/02/2026 | 84 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:50.4 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $18.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/12 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $7.00 |
| 1/11 | 15/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $10.00 |
| 2/10 | 05/11/2025 | 18 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 18/10/2025 | 16 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:54.3 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $4.60 |

Driver: Amanda Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th-13.1 beaten 6 m by Showmethetanlines (1:51.70) in 3yo No NR on March 7 at $81. Two runs back 2nd (Fr5) over 1730m after showing early speed and racing wide at Bathurst was 2nd-2.35 at the bell, beaten a nose by Borrowed Time (2:05.40) in NR up to 55 on February 25 at $2.70. Not keen.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 07/03/2026 | 10 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:51.7 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $81.00 |
| 2/10 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $12,850.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Amanda Turnbull | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |
| 1/10 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $1.70 |
| 1/10 | 11/02/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:57.6 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $3.30 |
| 1/7 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Amanda Turnbull | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Isobel Ross | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 3rd (Fr7) over 1609m at this track was 4th-6.83 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Zeus Lightning (1:50.70) in 3yo No NR on March 7 at $5. Two runs back was well back in the run when 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 8 m by Hollywood Strip (1:50.40) in 3yo LR No NR on February 14 at $15. Honest but the wide draw makes it tough.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:50.7 | 7 |
| 7.4L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 14/02/2026 | 84 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:50.4 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 8.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J B Meikle | 0 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/12 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $3.20 |
| 2/11 | 15/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $1.30 |
| 1/10 | 05/11/2025 | 18 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $1.90 |
| 1/9 | 18/10/2025 | 22 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $4.00 |

Driver: Brad Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Brings the right form to the table. Won by 3 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr3) at this track (1:50.10) beating Perfect Stranger in NR up to 80 on February 28 at $1.20 at the bell was leading 4.97. Two runs back posted a big 5 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at this track (1:50.40) beating Zeus Lightning in 3yo LR No NR on February 14 at $2.40. The outside barrier poses a big challenge but with even luck could keep the perfect record intact.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:50.1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/10 | 14/02/2026 | 112 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:50.4 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $2.40 |
| 1/7 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Brad Hewitt | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Brad Hewitt | 1:50.6 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.12 |
| 1/9 | 11/10/2025 | 26 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:50.7 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $1.06 |
| 1/10 | 15/09/2025 | 30 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Brad Hewitt | 1:50.0 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $1.08 |
| 1/4 | 04/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Brad Hewitt | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 16/08/2025 | 15 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Brad Hewitt | 1:51.2 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $1.45 |