Menangle Race 7 - Garrards Miracle Mile (Grand Circuit Event) (Group 1)
LEAP TO FAME (5) produced another 'off the canvas' style win in last week's qualifier when he worked, looked in danger but fought back in true warrior fashion. He is better known over further but that win was his seventh from nine mile attempts and he has recorded a win and a second in this race the last two years. There are plenty of challengers in a race packed with depth but there's no doubt he'll fight for it. CAPTAINS MISTRESS NZ (4) has been sensational in winning all six starts for Jason Grimson, two at Group 1 level including last week's Chariots of Fire. Has been tackling her own age or the mares so she faces a different level of pressure against the big guns but has brilliant speed and is five from five at the mile. SWAYZEE (2) gets the same draw he had when locked away in last year's Miracle Mile but he was terrific from the outside last week and looks right at his best again. THE JANITOR NZ (6) could be ready for the big time after sweeping home to win when first up last week.

Driver: Adam Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track was 5th-6.37 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Leap To Fame (1:48.60) in No NR on March 7 at $31. Two runs back won by a head as favourite (Fr6) at Albion Park (2:31.20) beating Tims A Trooper in No NR on February 28 at $1.45. These may test him.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Adam Sanderson | 1:48.6 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $31.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.8 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $1.45 |
| 1/9 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:53.2 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $1.35 |
| 1/6 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:52.2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Mitchell Cox | 1:51.2 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 17/01/2026 | 35 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $2.30 |
| 1/3 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Adam Sanderson | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Adam Sanderson | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Last start game effort when 2nd (Fr10) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track was 2nd-2.5 at the bell, beaten a neck by The Janitor (1:49.30) in No NR on March 7 at $10. Two runs back won by a neck (Fr2) at Melton (3:14.40) beating Leap To Fame in G1 No NR on February 14 at $7. Back to his best and if he can hold the lead early will be tough to get past.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:49.3 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/12 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $250,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:53.3 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/7 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2555m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:55.1 | 7 |
| 9.9L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 17/01/2026 | 15 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | W | Cameron Hart | 1:54.5 | 10 |
| 7.1L | $1.08 |
| 1/12 | 02/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Goulburn | 2240m | Fast | J R Grimson | 1:53.6 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $5.00 |
| 3/12 | 26/12/2025 | 13 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Bathurst | 2790m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $3.00 |
| 1/2 | 03/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J R Grimson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr6) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was leading 2.5 beaten 8 m by The Janitor (1:49.30) in No NR on March 7 at $3. At the start before and went on to finish a respectable sixth over 2760m at Melton last start. Disappointed last week but is much better than that and from a good draw could bounce back.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:49.3 | 6 |
| 8.7L | $3.00 |
| 6/12 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $250,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:53.3 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $9.50 |
| 2/7 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2555m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.40 |
| 4/8 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Ballarat | 2710m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $2.60 |
| 1/5 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Shepparton | 2690m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $2.10 |
| 3/9 | 10/01/2026 | 50 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:51.2 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/2 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 120.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Allan Mcdonough | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Has won six on end. Won by 7 m as favourite (Fr3) at this track (1:49.80) beating Final Deadline in 4yo G1 No NR on March 7 at $1.05 at the bell was leading 3.08. Two runs back won by 9 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr6) at this track (1:48.90) beating Sinaloa in 4yo LR No NR on February 28 at $1.10 at the bell was leading 3.55. Brilliant mare who has been stunning in recent wins and could take the next step against the very best.
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 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $250,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:49.8 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $1.05 |
| 1/10 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:48.9 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $1.10 |
| 1/10 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:54.2 | 7 |
| 24.6L | $1.20 |
| 1/7 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:53.7 | 5 |
| 18.3L | $1.35 |
| 1/10 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Cameron Hart | 1:52.9 | 7 |
| 18.2L | $1.15 |
| 1/7 | 10/01/2026 | 29 | 1W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:50.0 | 2 |
| 18.6L | $1.15 |
| 1/7 | 05/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Addington | 1980m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 0 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 04/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grant Dixon
Stats
Comments
Champion pacer. Showed all his fighting qualities to win last start by 1.1 m as favourite (Fr3) at this track (1:48.60) beating Chase A Dream in No NR on March 7 at $2 at the bell was 2nd-1.78. Has a win a second in this race already and you know he'll fight for it so can land another one.
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 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Grant Dixon | 1:48.6 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $2.00 |
| 2/12 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $250,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:53.3 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.30 |
| 1/7 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2555m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:55.1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Ballarat | 2710m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:54.4 | 7 |
| 11.4L | $1.55 |
| 2/5 | 17/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Shepparton | 2690m | Fast | Grant Dixon | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $1.60 |
| 1/9 | 25/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 139.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 10/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Pete McMullen
Stats
Comments
Carried through his consistent form from last preparation when first-up last start. On the up and was terrific last week so with extra fitness likely could be ready to deliver at the top level.
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 | 07/03/2026 | 91 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Pete Mcmullen | 1:49.3 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $4.60 |
| 1/2 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Pete Mcmullen | 0 |
| 27.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 17/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Pete Mcmullen | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/12 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $250,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:52.8 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 29/11/2025 | 14 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Dead | Pete Mcmullen | 1:49.3 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.25 |
| 1/9 | 15/11/2025 | 14 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Pete Mcmullen | 1:53.1 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $1.04 |
| 1/10 | 01/11/2025 | 14 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:52.6 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $1.25 |
| 1/5 | 18/10/2025 | 42 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:51.5 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $1.18 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd (Fr8) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 4th-5.04 beaten 1.1 m by Leap To Fame (1:48.60) in No NR on March 7 at $19. Two runs back posted a big 7 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr6) at Melton (2:39.40) beating Mach Dan in No NR on February 14 at $1.40. Big effort last week so it wouldn't shock to see him in the first four.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:48.6 | 8 |
| 1.1L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/02/2026 | 15 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:54.5 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $1.40 |
| 5/6 | 30/01/2026 | 49 | $15,430.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | John R Dunn | 1:56.0 | 6 |
| 29.2L | $4.80 | |
| 6/7 | 12/12/2025 | 21 | $32,020.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | Robert Butt | 1:54.8 | 6 |
| 18.6L | $6.30 | |
| 1/3 | 02/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rangiora Aw | 2600m | Good | John R Dunn | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/11 | 21/11/2025 | 10 | $107,730.00 | Addington | 2600m | Fast | Mark Purdon | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $26.70 | |
| 8/11 | 11/11/2025 | 15 | $51,710.00 | Addington | 2600m | Neutral | Mark Purdon | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 15.7L | $2.80 | |
| 2/7 | 05/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Addington | 1980m | Good | Mark Purdon | 0 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Been racing well and showed plenty of improvement following February 14 run. Last start won by 1.5 m when driven back in the field, (Fr8) held up early, at Newcastle (1:50.50) beating Rakero Rocket in G2 No NR on February 27 at $10. This race will be harder than that win. Steamed home for a big win last start but draws wide and will have his work cut out to catch these.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 27/02/2026 | 13 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | James Herbertson | 1:50.5 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 8/12 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $250,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.3 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $151.00 |
| 1/3 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2555m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Ballarat | 2710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 10/01/2026 | 21 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:51.2 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $11.00 |
| 2/4 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:52.8 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $1.55 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts at this course. Placed last start 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track was 3rd-3.97 at the bell, beaten 2 m by The Janitor (1:49.30) in No NR on March 7 at $2.60. Before that 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early speed at Newcastle beaten 1.5 m by Bulletproof Boy (1:50.50) in G2 No NR on February 27 at $1.35. Has been very honest since arriving from NZ so inclue.
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 | 07/03/2026 | 8 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:49.3 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 27/02/2026 | 34 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:50.5 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.35 |
| 2/5 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 3.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:49.5 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $1.07 |
| 1/10 | 10/01/2026 | 21 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:47.3 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $1.85 |
| 2/9 | 20/12/2025 | 39 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:48.8 | 7 |
| 10.4L | $3.50 |
| 14/15 | 11/11/2025 | 8 | $877,193.00 | Addington | 3200m | Fast | Gavin Smith | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 160.9L | $109.90 |

Driver: Luke McCarthy
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-3.41 beaten 5 m by Leap To Fame (1:48.60) in No NR on March 7 at $3. Two runs back posted a big 4 m win as favourite (Fr3) at this track (2:42.50) beating Kingmaker in No NR on February 28 at $1.04 at the bell was leading 4.1. Last year's winner who will need to become the first horse to win a Miracle Mile from the outside barrier but is going well.
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 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:48.6 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 28/02/2026 | 21 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $1.04 |
| 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 |
| 1/2 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 25.6L | $0.00 |