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IMA BOXA (4) is progressive and made it four wins on the trot when overcoming a back row draw to cruise home by close to 20m in the Metropolitan Regional Championships final at Penrith last start. Has only once been beaten in eight tries and he can push forward from this draw to add to the winning streak. OAKIE SMOKESHOW (2) has been a model of consistency and added to a series of top-two finishes when winning over further here last week. Owns a good strike rate at this shorter distance and draws well so could strike again. SOHO GUNSLINGER (7) enjoyed the drop in grade from the Riverina Championships when he raced parked from a similar draw to this before scoring by 2.3m last week. That took his strike rate at this circuit and distance to 50 per cent. SEASIDER (8) cops a wide draw but must be respected off his upset win in the Riverina Championships Final last start. DANCE WITH CARMER (9) has recorded a win and a second from this same barrier in his last two outings. Must respect.

Driver: Bailey McDonough
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Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track was 7th-10.62 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Nerano (1:52.10) in NR up to 95 on April 11 at $34. Before that, was well back in the run when 6th (Fr8) over 1609m after racing wide at this track, at the bell was 10th-19.95 beaten 7 m by Hugo Maguire (1:51.30) in No NR on March 27 at $19. Gets a chance to show his best from a nice draw.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 11/04/2026 | 15 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:52.1 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:51.3 | 8 |
| 7.9L | $19.00 |
| 1/10 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:52.0 | 9 |
| 1.9L | $18.00 |
| 9/9 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:50.6 | 5 |
| 281.4L | $51.00 |
| 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 |
| 1/7 | 17/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 18/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | G C Ellul | 0 |
| 27.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
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Comments
Hard to fault of late. Last start on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.5 m after showing early speed, (Fr3) at this track (2:44.60) beating Golden Tribe in 4-020yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on April 11 at $9 at the bell was 2nd-2.94. The good draw can see him continue the strong form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 11/04/2026 | 15 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:55.1 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/10 | 27/03/2026 | 10 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $3.20 |
| 1/9 | 17/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:51.7 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $1.33 |
| 1/9 | 03/03/2026 | 18 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:52.2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $2.15 |
| 2/7 | 13/02/2026 | 10 | NR up to 70 | $25,500.00 | Albury | 2170m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 19.2L | $3.70 |
| 1/10 | 03/02/2026 | 150 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.0 | 9 |
| 4.9L | $2.25 |
| 1/7 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 30/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
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Comments
Last start 9th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track was 9th-16.07 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Nerano (1:52.10) in NR up to 95 on April 11 at $34. Two runs back 10th (Fr6) over 2270m at Riverina Paceway beaten 12 m by Seasider (2:40.20) in 4-5yo LR No NR GH on April 4 at $126. Not keen.
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 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Svanosio | 1:52.1 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $34.00 |
| 10/12 | 04/04/2026 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:53.6 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $126.00 |
| 6/9 | 27/03/2026 | 34 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 23.0L | $101.00 |
| 1/10 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:54.2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 2/10 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:52.2 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:55.6 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/4 | 29/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Jackson Painting | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 07/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Rodney Coelli | 0 |
| 20.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
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Brings the right form to the table. Won by 19 m as favourite (Sr4) at Penrith (2:29.90) beating Tiger Prince in LR NR up to 70 on March 20 at $1.25 at the bell was leading 5.1. Two runs back posted a big 13 m win as favourite (Sr2) at Penrith (2:33.50) beating The Greek General in NR up to 70 on March 12 at $1.10 at the bell was leading 3.32. Progressive pace who can add to the winning streak.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 20/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $75,000.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:53.5 | 4 |
| 19.5L | $1.25 |
| 1/9 | 12/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 13.2L | $1.10 |
| 1/7 | 03/03/2026 | 60 | NR up to 72 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:51.1 | 7 |
| 14.2L | $1.18 |
| 1/10 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 02/01/2026 | 13 | NR up to 70 | $11,600.00 | Goulburn | 2240m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 11.6L | $2.40 |
| 2/10 | 20/12/2025 | 18 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Quinlan | 1:51.6 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J F Stockton | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 02/12/2025 | 14 | 2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Young | 2100m | Fast | J F Stockton | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 17.1L | $1.20 |

Driver: Will Rixon
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Comments
Good run when beaten by 5 m finishing fourth after being driven well back, behind Hugo Maguire at this track over 1609m in a No NR on March 27 at $7.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing second behind Hollywood Strip at Riverina Paceway over 2270m in a NR up to 90 on April 4 at $21. Could play a role again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 04/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 90 | $20,400.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.0 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:51.3 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/10 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:51.8 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 14/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Glen Craven | 1:50.6 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $51.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Luke McCarthy
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr10) over 1609m at this track was 8th-12.63 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Nerano (1:52.10) in NR up to 95 on April 11 at $41. Before that, a good run despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr10) over 2300m at this track, at the bell was 5th-13.27 beaten 7 m by Heeza Malteeza (2:43.00) in NR up to 80 on March 27 at $8.50. A good run would not surprise.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 11/04/2026 | 15 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:52.1 | 10 |
| 7.8L | $41.00 |
| 3/5 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ashleigh Delosa | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:54.0 | 10 |
| 7.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 21/03/2026 | 21 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:52.6 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:51.6 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:53.0 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $2.70 |
| 4/10 | 14/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 90 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/4 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
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Comments
Last start by 2.25 m as favourite (Fr6) at this track (1:51.30) beating Demon Blue in NR up to 80 on April 11 at $1.70 at the bell was leading 0.43. Likely to measure up again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:51.3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $1.70 |
| 8/12 | 04/04/2026 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:53.6 | 5 |
| 11.4L | $23.00 |
| 7/9 | 27/03/2026 | 13 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:54.4 | 4 |
| 23.1L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:50.6 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $2.50 |
| 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 |
| 1/8 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 8.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Amanda Turnbull
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Comments
Last start by 2.25 m when quickly away, (Fr4) at Riverina Paceway (2:40.20) beating War Dan Buddy in 4-5yo LR No NR GH on April 4 at $31. Claimed some big scalps in his Riverina Championships win and is capable of going well again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 04/04/2026 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:53.6 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $31.00 |
| 4/9 | 27/03/2026 | 20 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $6.50 |
| 7/10 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $250,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:49.8 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $151.00 |
| 3/10 | 21/02/2026 | 6 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:50.0 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $71.00 |
| 2/9 | 15/02/2026 | 16 | NR up to 90 | $14,280.00 | Blayney | 2400m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 2:01.4 | 4 |
| 8.2L | $3.20 |
| 1/12 | 30/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 70 | $75,000.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:56.5 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Isobel Ross | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 29/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Isobel Ross | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
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Comments
Back in form at the last couple of outings, two starts back won by a nose when quickly away, (Fr9) at this track (1:51.90) beating Major Art in NR up to 85 on March 21 at $5 at the bell was 2nd-0.86. Last start just missed, solid effort when 2nd (Fr9) over 1609m after being wide early at this track was leading by 1.74 at the bell, beaten 1.75 m by Hugo Maguire (1:51.30) in No NR on March 27 at $5. Strong contender.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.3 | 9 |
| 1.7L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 21/03/2026 | 21 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.9 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | R J Mercieca | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:48.9 | 10 |
| 21.3L | $71.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/02/2026 | 15 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:50.0 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 06/02/2026 | 104 | NR 71 to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $17.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | R J Mercieca | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:49.9 | 9 |
| 13.0L | $81.00 |