Menangle Race 8 - Hard Rated Pace
SEATHESTARS (2) worked and faded when resuming in the Bonanza at Melton but has trialled nicely twice since, winning his latest hitout here so he should have come on. Now with the Peter Rixon yard and won at this circuit and distance last season before finishing close to the placegetters in The Eureka. Should get his chance from the low draw. SOHO GUNSLINGER (7) has been tackling the good four-year-olds, twice finishing midfield in Listed races before racing wide in the Chariots of Fire. He will find this easier. COASTAL DRIVE (10) draws wide again but comes back in grade off the Hondo Grattan and had missed by a nose here prior. Races well third up so should be at his peak. SINABUN (11) draws widest but has won when third-up before so should be peaking following two solid efforts since a spell.

Driver: Will Rixon
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Comments
Last start 11th (Fr7) over 1720m at Melton beaten 60 m by Hesitate (1:58.90) in 4yo G3 No NR on February 14 at $11. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr1) over 2300m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 3rd-5m on the pegs beaten 5.5 m by Bay Of Biscay (2:41.00) in 3-4yo G1 No NR on September 6 at $9. Has won a trial for the new yard and should get every chance from this draw.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/2 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 14/02/2026 | 161 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:51.2 | 7 |
| 59.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 06/09/2025 | 21 | No NR | $1,980,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:52.6 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 16/08/2025 | 28 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:50.8 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $1.40 |
| 4/12 | 19/07/2025 | 14 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:54.7 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $71.00 |
| 1/12 | 05/07/2025 | 21 | No NR | $26,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $4.40 |
| 1/12 | 14/06/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $1.75 |

Driver: Luke McCarthy
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track beaten 25 m by Hollywood Strip (1:50.10) in NR up to 80 on February 28 at $26. At the start before 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 10 m by Pablo Rocks (1:51.70) in NR up to 80 on February 21 at $6. Well drawn and has first four claims.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:50.1 | 9 |
| 27.2L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:51.7 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/02/2026 | 105 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.6 | 7 |
| 6.4L | $4.40 |
| 1/8 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:49.9 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $4.80 |
| 1/8 | 18/10/2025 | 11 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:52.5 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 07/10/2025 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:50.2 | 4 |
| 15.9L | $1.65 |
| 1/6 | 24/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start game effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th-15.9 beaten 4 m by Lochinvar Jag (1:51.30) in 4-020yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on February 28 at $7. Two runs back came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a nose (Fr4) at Riverina Paceway (2:05.60) beating Cortez in NR up to 80 on February 2 at $71 at the bell was 8th-11.7. Racing very well. Among the exotic contenders.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 28/02/2026 | 26 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:51.3 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/02/2026 | 111 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Tom Gilligan | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $71.00 |
| 3/4 | 16/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Tom Gilligan | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 14/10/2025 | 4 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 19.1L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 10/10/2025 | 12 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $4.60 |
| 1/7 | 28/09/2025 | 22 | NR 53 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 7/9 | 06/09/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.6 | 4 |
| 26.4L | $51.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glen Craven
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Comments
Began his campaign last start running was driven from back in the field when 2nd (Fr7) over 1609m at this track was 6th-11.41 at the bell, beaten 1.2 m by Red Reactor (1:52.80) in NR up to 75 on March 3 at $3.30. Place hope.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 03/03/2026 | 73 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:52.8 | 7 |
| 1.2L | $3.30 |
| 4/7 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:50.6 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |
| 9/10 | 13/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Will Rixon | 1:52.7 | 7 |
| 11.9L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 29/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Hannah Rixon | 1:50.8 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:53.8 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
| 6/10 | 15/11/2025 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $15.00 |

Driver: Bailey McDonough
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Comments
Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts at this course. Placed last start 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track was 3rd-4.47 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Colossal Hope (1:51.60) in NR up to 80 on February 28 at $8. Before that was driven from back in the field when 2nd (Fr9) over 1609m at this track beaten a head by Tukaha (1:51.50) in NR up to 75 on February 14 at $4.80. Going well but this looks tougher.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:51.6 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 14/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:51.5 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $4.80 |
| 1/10 | 10/02/2026 | 24 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:51.9 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $3.30 |
| 3/8 | 17/01/2026 | 140 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Michael Stanley | 1:52.2 | 6 |
| 10.1L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 30/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:53.0 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 23/08/2025 | 12 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/4 | 18/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | G C Ellul | 0 |
| 27.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
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Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 4th-4.84 beaten 17 m by Captains Mistress (1:49.80) in 4yo G1 No NR on March 7 at $151. The run previous was well back in the run when 5th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th-11.37 beaten 17 m by Captains Mistress (1:48.90) in 4yo LR No NR on February 28 at $81. Looking for big improvement dropping in grade.
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 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $250,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:49.8 | 7 |
| 17.5L | $151.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:48.9 | 9 |
| 17.2L | $81.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:50.0 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/11 | 14/02/2026 | 70 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Rickie Alchin | 1:51.2 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 8.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 06/12/2025 | 33 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:51.4 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $1.90 |
| 1/9 | 03/11/2025 | 16 | NR 53 to 60 | $10,000.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 20.1L | $1.15 |
| 1/6 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bernie Hewitt
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Comments
Last start 9th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 23 m by Captains Mistress (1:48.90) in 4yo LR No NR on February 28 at $51. At the run before 7th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track was 6th-8.19 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Double Lou (1:50.00) in 4yo LR No NR on February 21 at $19. Fitter and his best form would measure right up here.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:48.9 | 5 |
| 23.5L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 21/02/2026 | 119 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:50.0 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $19.00 |
| 2/8 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Bernie Hewitt | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Bernie Hewitt | 0 |
| 11.4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Bernie Hewitt | 1:49.9 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 18/10/2025 | 12 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:52.5 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 06/10/2025 | 8 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Eugowra | 2100m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $1.16 |
| 1/7 | 28/09/2025 | 4 | No NR | $6,940.00 | Eugowra | 2100m | Neutral | Bernie Hewitt | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 19.1L | $1.04 |

Driver: Michael Stanley
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr10) over 1609m at this track was 10th-17.99 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Double Lou (1:50.00) in 4yo LR No NR on February 21 at $17. Before that, a broke in score up and was out of position at the start game effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr8) over 1609m at this track was 2nd-2.77 at the bell, beaten a nose by Perfect Stranger (1:50.50) in 4-020yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on February 7 at $2.70. Draws out but is a big chance with even luck.
Last Starts 20 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 | 14 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:50.0 | 10 |
| 16.8L | $17.00 |
| 9/10 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 29L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 07/02/2026 | 77 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:50.5 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/12 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:52.8 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/12 | 15/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:53.9 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $23.00 |
| 2/10 | 07/11/2025 | 41 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $2.00 |
| 1/10 | 27/09/2025 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.15 |

Driver: Angus Garrard
Stats
Comments
Finished up last campaign with a win at Albion Park, started this campaign game effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track was leading by 2.77 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Perfect Stranger (1:50.50) in 4-020yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on February 7 at $4. Then last outing 4th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 4th-11.71 beaten 5.5 m by Lochinvar Jag (1:51.30) in 4-020yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on February 28 at $3.60. Tough draw but close to his peak fitness.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 28/02/2026 | 21 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Angus Garrard | 1:51.3 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $3.60 |
| 3/9 | 07/02/2026 | 92 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Angus Garrard | 1:50.5 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Angus Garrard | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 07/11/2025 | 24 | NR up to 70 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:56.1 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $1.70 |
| 4/9 | 14/10/2025 | 17 | NR up to 75 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:55.2 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $1.65 |
| 1/10 | 27/09/2025 | 11 | NR up to 75 | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:50.8 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $1.95 |
| 2/8 | 16/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $3.60 |
| 5/6 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | D G Weeks | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 |