Menangle Race 5 - Established In 1967 Success Stud Pace
THE NITESHIFT (10) has shown good ability in winning his two starts to date including a 14m romp at this circuit and distance on debut. Up in grade and starts from the outside barrier but overcame a second row draw in scoring last time at Penrith and has been kept up to the mark with a solid trial since. VESPA STRIDE (5) has been racing very well, putting together a string of top-two finishes at this circuit and distance. Has been drawn wider and had to work in his last three outings but has been very brave each time including a win two back and a narrow defeat last week. COCOS DESIRE (9) draws wider but is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win over a handy filly at this circuit and distance. STEEL STRIDE (8) is also drawn deep but has been producing some decent efforts including a Canberra win three back.

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Comes here second-up after eight days. Lacklustre first-up performance when was well back in the run when 9th (Fr3) over 1609m at Newcastle, at the bell was 8th-15.6 beaten 19 m by Halloween (1:55.50) in NR up to 35 on April 6 at $41. Might need more time.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 06/04/2026 | 97 | NR up to 35 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 19.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Kerryann Morris | 0 |
| 34.6L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 43.7L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 30/12/2025 | 21 | NR up to 35 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 28.1L | $31.00 |
| 8/9 | 09/12/2025 | 21 | NR up to 38 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 76.4L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 18/11/2025 | 28 | NR up to 35 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 11.7L | $8.00 |
| 8/10 | 21/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 37 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 25.1L | $18.00 |
| 2/10 | 14/10/2025 | 21 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |

Driver: Jason Grimson
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 5th-10.01 beaten 10 m by Robust Easton (1:54.10) in 3yo+ 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 on April 7 at $34. Showed ability the outing before when he won by 2 m when quickly away, (Fr3) at this track (1:54.50) beating King Corey in 3yo+ 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 on March 31 at $12 at the bell was 2nd-3.09. Drawn well this time so may finish closer.
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 | 07/04/2026 | 7 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $12,240.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jason Grimson | 1:54.1 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/9 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $12.00 |
| 7/10 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:52.9 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $71.00 |
| 5/10 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:55.3 | 10 |
| 8.5L | $51.00 |
| 4/9 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:52.8 | 5 |
| 11.6L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:54.4 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 10/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B R Abbott | 0 |
| 12.6L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 20/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | A R Ruggari | 0 |
| 97.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brian Portelli
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track was 10th-25.34 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Mcbart (1:51.70) in 3yo+ 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 on March 31 at $41. Before that was well back in the run when 6th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track was 8th-13.97 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Mister Jones (1:52.90) in 3yo+ 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 on March 24 at $23. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:51.7 | 7 |
| 18.7L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 24/03/2026 | 14 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:52.9 | 9 |
| 9.7L | $23.00 |
| 6/9 | 10/03/2026 | 14 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:54.2 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/9 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B P Portelli | 1:54.6 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $9.50 |
| 4/10 | 17/02/2026 | 28 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:52.4 | 3 |
| 15.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 20/01/2026 | 27 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:54.2 | 7 |
| 4.7L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B P Portelli | 0 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Vaughan Duncan | 0 |
| 87L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr7) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 4th-10.46 beaten 10 m by Myth You Already (1:52.30) in 3yo+ 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 on April 7 at $12. Before that, 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track was 5th-9.22 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Mcbart (1:51.70) in 3yo+ 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 on March 31 at $26. Draws lower so can improve without surprising.
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 | 07/04/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.3 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:51.7 | 6 |
| 12.6L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 24/03/2026 | 12 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.4 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $34.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |
| 5/10 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:53.6 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $4.80 |
| 1/7 | 01/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | Roger Strong | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Junee | 1760m | Good | Roger Strong | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Last start game effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr10) over 1609m after being wide early at this track was 9th-18.62 at the bell, beaten a head by Robust Easton (1:54.10) in 3yo+ 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 on April 7 at $7.50. Two runs back won by 2 m as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr8) held up early, at this track (1:54.80) beating Mickey Be Nimble in 3yo+ 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 on March 31 at $1.95 at the bell was 6th-10.79. Strong claims.
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 | 07/04/2026 | 7 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $12,240.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.1 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.8 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $1.95 |
| 2/10 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.1 | 10 |
| 3.2L | $9.00 |
| 2/10 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $3.30 |
| 5/9 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J R Grimson | 1:52.8 | 8 |
| 12.3L | $9.50 |
| 4/10 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 4.4L | $4.60 |
| 6/10 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Brad Abbott | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 29/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track was 5th-14.61 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Senses (1:52.30) in NR up to 60 M on March 31 at $13. At the run before good run despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 6th-9.79 beaten 3.5 m by Myth You Already (1:53.40) in 3yo+ 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 on March 24 at $19. Can be thereabouts.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.3 | 3 |
| 18.1L | $13.00 |
| 2/9 | 24/03/2026 | 18 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.4 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $19.00 |
| 2/9 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | Up to 3 LTW | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:52.1 | 2 |
| 13.7L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 20/02/2026 | 15 | NR up to 50 | $13,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | J MacDonald | 1:54.3 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $101.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/02/2026 | 13 | wins | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 13.6L | $6.00 |
| 10/10 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | Up to 3 LTW | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Ricky Thurlow | 1:54.0 | 5 |
| 170.5L | $71.00 |
| 3/5 | 12/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 44.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr2) over 1720m at Penrith, at the bell was 5th-9.08 beaten 17 m by Phantom Star (2:03.20) in NR up to 47 on March 20 at $4.40. At the run before solid effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1720m after racing wide at Penrith, at the bell was 4th-7.26 beaten 4.5 m by Jetasi (2:05.60) in NR up to 48 on March 12 at $8. Consider.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 20/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 47 | $10,000.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 17.8L | $4.40 |
| 3/10 | 12/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Hannah Rixon | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/03/2026 | 18 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $7.50 |
| 6/9 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $2.80 |
| 5/10 | 05/02/2026 | 49 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 13.7L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $4.80 |
| 5/6 | 20/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | D Aiken | 0 |
| 22.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Scott Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Canberra over 1770m 3yo 1W/TS on March 15. Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track was leading by 7.17 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Myth You Already (1:52.30) in 3yo+ 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 on April 7 at $4.60. Can play a role.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 07/04/2026 | 8 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:52.3 | 3 |
| 9.7L | $4.60 |
| 5/10 | 30/03/2026 | 15 | NR up to 57 | $11,830.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 15/03/2026 | 5 | 1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $2.70 |
| 3/7 | 10/03/2026 | 74 | 0W/TS | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:53.9 | 5 |
| 14.1L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 02/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Scott Hewitt | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 19/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Scott Hewitt | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 26/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 38.0L | $41.00 |
| 1/10 | 19/12/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $3.50 |

Driver: Gavin Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Last start by a head (Fr3) at this track (1:51.60) beating Enola in 3yo 0Ws/TS on April 7 at $5.50 at the bell was 5th-8.79. Draws wide but with even luck she is a leading contender again.
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 | 07/04/2026 | 15 | 0Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:51.6 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 23/03/2026 | 9 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:53.0 | 1 |
| 25.1L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/03/2026 | 11 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:51.1 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $16.00 |
| 2/9 | 03/03/2026 | 87 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:52.2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.60 |
| 1/10 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/8 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 6.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 06/12/2025 | 9 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:52.0 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |
| 1/10 | 27/11/2025 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.90 |

Driver: Luke McCarthy
Stats
Comments
Comes here in the right form. Posted a big 6 m win as favourite (Sr3) at Penrith (2:06.40) beating Designa Label in MAIDEN on March 20 at $1.20 at the bell was 2nd-2.18. Two runs back won by 13 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at this track (1:51.90) beating You Are My Wish in MAIDEN on March 17 at $2.20 at the bell was leading 7.33. Cops the outside barrier but looks a talent.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 20/03/2026 | 3 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/10 | 17/03/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:51.9 | 2 |
| 13.7L | $2.20 |
| 4/10 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 19.2L | $0.00 |