Menangle Race 3 - Ultra Air Pace
CHASE A DREAM NZ (9) kicked off in Australia with a Melton win then tackled the carnival at this circuit, coming from a similar barrier to this for a 1.1m second behind Leap To Fame in a Miracle Mile qualifier before finishing at the tail in the main event. That was five weeks ago but he has been kept up to the mark with two trials since, winning the latest. This looks a winnable assignment. PINSEEKER NZ (10) has tackled strong opposition of late and hasn't been far away, beaten 3.7m from a similar barrier to this two back before placing last week. Big danger. Former Kiwi SOUTH SEAS ROCK NZ (5) made a winning start for Jason Grimson, coming from wider to score by 2m at this circuit and distance. Fitter and could take this next step. CLASSIC MISSION NZ (4) led and won well here last week. This is stronger but he draws to play a role again.

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow second behind Nerano at this track over 1609m NR up to 95 last start. Before that was beaten 3.5 metres fifth again at this track over 2300m same class on March 27. Can be competitive from the ace draw.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 11/04/2026 | 15 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:52.1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:55.3 | 8 |
| 3.7L | $3.60 |
| 9/10 | 21/03/2026 | 17 | NR up to 105 | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:52.0 | 5 |
| 16.9L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 04/03/2026 | 62 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $2.15 |
| 3/5 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 7.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 01/01/2026 | 12 | NR up to 100 | $18,360.00 | Leeton | 2582m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $2.70 |
| 2/10 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:53.3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.90 |
| 3/8 | 13/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 7.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: KerryAnn Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 10th (Fr10) over 1609m at this track, beaten 22 m by Hi Manameisjeff (1:49.10) in No NR on April 11 at $101. Two runs back posted a big 7 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr8) at Newcastle (2:25.40) beating Cya Art in NR up to 80 on April 2 at $1.55 at the bell was leading 4.7. Looking to others.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 11/04/2026 | 9 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:49.1 | 10 |
| 22.5L | $101.00 |
| 1/9 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.3 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $1.55 |
| 2/10 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.7 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 105 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.0 | 8 |
| 10.1L | $61.00 |
| 9/9 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:49.6 | 1 |
| 30.5L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.7 | 7 |
| 24.2L | $81.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 8.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 8.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts at this course. Placed last start was well back in the run when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 4th-5.31 beaten 6 m by Nerano (1:52.10) in NR up to 95 on April 11 at $26. Before that 2nd (Sr1) over 2030m at Newcastle, at the bell was 5th-9.3 beaten 7 m by Kanena Provlima (2:25.40) in NR up to 80 on April 2 at $5.50. Might find this a bit tough.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 11/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.1 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $26.00 |
| 2/9 | 02/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $5.50 |
| 10/10 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:50.1 | 1 |
| 14.7L | $31.00 |
| 7/10 | 20/03/2026 | 105 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Penrith | 2525m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $34.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 12.9L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 21.6L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 05/12/2025 | 6 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Newcastle | 2550m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.2 | 4 |
| 11.9L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 29/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:48.9 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $81.00 |

Driver: Darren Binskin
Stats
Comments
Last start a big 4 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr3) at this track (1:52.00) beating Force Full in NR up to 95 on April 11 at $1.95 at the bell was leading 4.31. Up in grade but was good last start so respect.
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 | 35 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.0 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $1.95 |
| 1/5 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:49.6 | 4 |
| 23.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 28/02/2026 | 126 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:50.8 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $10.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:52.3 | 4 |
| 28.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:50.6 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $19.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:49.6 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $26.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Last preparation only had 2 starts before going for a break. Returned to racing with a handy win on from midfield and won by 2 m as favourite (Fr9) at this track (2:44.70) beating Double Act in NR up to 95 on March 27 at $2.25 at the bell was 3rd-6.84. Will strip fitter and could take the next step.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 27/03/2026 | 103 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:55.3 | 9 |
| 2.1L | $2.25 |
| 5/9 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 10.1L | $0.00 | |
| 15/15 | 14/12/2025 | 30 | $23,080.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Craig Thornley | 2:04.4 | 1 |
| 51.8L | $40.30 | |
| 3/4 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rangiora Aw | 2000m | Good | James R Dunn | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 14/14 | 14/11/2025 | 229 | $27,240.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | Hayden Douglas | 1:54.0 | 4 |
| 318.1L | $138.80 | |
| 4/12 | 30/03/2025 | 93 | $22,730.00 | Young Quinn Raceway | 2400m | Neutral | Hayden Douglas | 2:01.6 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $15.20 | |
| 10/10 | 27/12/2024 | 7 | $21,930.00 | Gore Raceway | 2700m | Neutral | Mark Hurrell | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 79.7L | $8.80 | |
| 1/13 | 20/12/2024 | 12 | $23,130.00 | Ascot Park Raceway | 2200m | Neutral | Matthew Williamson | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was well beaten after breaking at Newcastle on March 28. Before that was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr5) over 2525m after being wide early at Penrith, at the bell was 10th-16.47 beaten 11 m by Ubetcha Tigerpie (3:02.50) in G3 No NR on March 20 at $61. Needs to find his best.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 28/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:52.7 | 3 |
| 198.5L | $8.50 |
| 6/10 | 20/03/2026 | 20 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Penrith | 2525m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $61.00 |
| 1/5 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | J Conolly | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 18.4L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:50.8 | 9 |
| 4.2L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 14/02/2026 | 17 | NR up to 90 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:51.7 | 3 |
| 19.6L | $61.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/01/2026 | 18 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:52.3 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $6.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/01/2026 | 8 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:47.3 | 6 |
| 36.2L | $81.00 |

Driver: Cameron Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track was 8th-16.96 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Hi Manameisjeff (1:49.10) in No NR on April 11 at $51. Before that 5th (Sr1) over 2525m at Penrith was 5th-8.44 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Ubetcha Tigerpie (3:02.50) in G3 No NR on March 20 at $26. Will not find this easy. Hard to have on those efforts.
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 | 22 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:49.1 | 6 |
| 17.6L | $51.00 |
| 5/10 | 20/03/2026 | 6 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Penrith | 2525m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:49.7 | 10 |
| 12.6L | $61.00 |
| 6/9 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:53.7 | 8 |
| 17.8L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:49.7 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/10 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 105 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:54.9 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track was 7th-16.81 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Hi Manameisjeff (1:49.10) in No NR on April 11 at $81. Two runs back 3rd (Fr7) over 1609m after racing wide at this track was leading by 3.07 at the bell, beaten 3 m by Nyack (1:50.10) in No NR on March 27 at $26. Not here.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 11/04/2026 | 15 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:49.1 | 5 |
| 18.1L | $81.00 |
| 3/10 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:50.1 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 21/03/2026 | 21 | NR up to 105 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:52.0 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $9.50 |
| 3/9 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:50.8 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:51.0 | 8 |
| 11.8L | $3.20 |
| 1/6 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | NR 71 to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:55.3 | 8 |
| 14.5L | $41.00 |
| 1/5 | 17/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Bruce Andrews | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr6) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track beaten 14 m by Leap To Fame (1:49.00) in G1 Miracle Mile on March 14 at $18. Before that, a solid effort when 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. Has the class to overcome a wide draw and win.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jason Grimson | 0 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $1,000,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:49.0 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $18.00 |
| 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 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 | |
| 4/11 | 21/11/2025 | 10 | $107,730.00 | Addington | 2600m | Fast | Mark Purdon | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $26.70 |

Driver: Luke McCarthy
Stats
Comments
Good run when beaten by 3.5 m finishing fourth after being driven well back, behind Nyack at this track over 1609m in a No NR on March 27 at $3. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third behind Hi Manameisjeff at this track over 1609m in a No NR on April 11 at $4.20. Strong winning claims.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 11/04/2026 | 15 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:49.1 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $4.20 |
| 4/10 | 27/03/2026 | 20 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:50.1 | 9 |
| 3.7L | $3.00 |
| 7/10 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jonny Cox | 1:49.3 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $21.00 |
| 1/10 | 21/02/2026 | 8 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jonny Cox | 1:49.7 | 9 |
| 1.7L | $3.60 |
| 2/5 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | $15,130.00 | Addington | 2000m | Fast | Jonny Cox | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $1.30 | |
| 1/6 | 30/01/2026 | 19 | $15,430.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | Jonny Cox | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $2.40 | |
| 2/6 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ashburton Raceway | 2400m | Good | Jonny Cox | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ashburton Raceway | 2400m | Good | Jonny Cox | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |