Menangle Race 5 - Nutrien Equine Nsw Breeders Challenge 2yo Fillies Heat - Round 2
DEL LICIOUS (4) resumes after seconds behind the good fillies Birdsong and Shes a Delaney in her two outings of the maiden campaign. Last seen in March but should have matured since then and she has been readied with a trial win here. SWINGING QUEEN (8) showed good improvement when runner-up in a heat of this series last start at Newcastle. Has to contend with a wide draw but she'll be fitter again third up and the last time she raced here she won the rich APG Final. KVITKA STRIDE (7) has been no match for Group 1 winner Birdsong in her last two outings here but has boxed on for second. Draws wider but can be competitive against these. GUNNAREASON (3) wasn't far behind KVITKA STRIDE when placed last time and draws well again.

Driver: Bruce Harpley
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1740m after being wide early at Riverina Paceway was 4th-8.9 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Comeandsee (2:00.70) in 2yo on September 25 at $34. Two runs back won by a head as favourite (Sr3) at Riverina Paceway (2:05.10) beating Slowburn in 2yo on August 25 at $2.50 at the bell was 7th-15. Sure to be about the mark.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 25/09/2026 | 31 | Fillies No NR | $15,000.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Bruce Harpley | 1:51.7 | 5 |
| 17.8L | $34.00 |
| 1/10 | 25/08/2026 | 46 | 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | R | Bruce Harpley | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.50 |
| 3/8 | 10/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Bruce Harpley | 1:54.4 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/9 | 30/06/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Bruce Harpley | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $3.20 |
| 6/10 | 16/06/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Bruce Harpley | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $19.00 |
| 6/10 | 05/06/2026 | - | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Bruce Harpley | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 11.4L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Bruce Harpley | 0 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 08/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Bruce Harpley | 0 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackson Painting
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was well back in the run when 7th (Fr7) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, beaten 24 m by Comeandsee (2:00.70) in 2yo on September 25 at $26. Before that surrendered the lead and finished 9th (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early speed at Melton, beaten 75 m by Kahula (2:43.30) in 2yo on September 5 at $34. Finds a few better. Can't recommend.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 25/09/2026 | 20 | Fillies No NR | $15,000.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:51.7 | 7 |
| 24.9L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 05/09/2026 | 8 | Fillies No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 76.8L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/08/2026 | 153 | Fillies No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.6 | 7 |
| 27.1L | $23.00 |
| 2/5 | 14/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Eli Lepper | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 28/03/2026 | 10 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 15.5L | $21.00 |
| 1/5 | 22/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | Jackson Painting | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 18/03/2026 | 8 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 8.9L | $3.30 |
| 1/7 | 10/03/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $3.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Disturbance at Penrith over 1720m in a 2yo on September 10 at $3.90. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Birdsong at this track over 1609m in a 2yo on September 22 at $23. Nicely placed to take this out.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 22/09/2026 | 12 | Fillies No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 13.6L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 13.7L | $3.90 |
| 9/9 | 27/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 68.1L | $1.35 |
| 2/7 | 18/08/2026 | 143 | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |
| 3/3 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | P H Rixon | 0 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 15/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 28/03/2026 | 10 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 26.7L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 18/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |

Driver: Jason Hewitt
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run she game effort when 2nd (Fr7) over 1730m after being wide early at Bathurst was 2nd-1m 2WNC at the bell, beaten 10 m by Birdsong (2:06.10) in 2yo on March 4 at $15. Big chance while fresh.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jason Hewitt | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 04/03/2026 | 14 | 1 WIN | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | J T Hewitt | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 10.1L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/02/2026 | - | 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | J T Hewitt | 1:57.2 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/5 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J T Hewitt | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Sr2) over 1710m at Goulburn, at the bell was 5th-8.1 beaten a head by Intimate Danger (2:03.90) in 2yo on September 28 at $3.70. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 5th-18.55 beaten 14 m by Birdsong (1:53.60) in 2yo on September 22 at $41. Others preferred at this stage.
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 | 28/09/2026 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.70 |
| 4/5 | 22/09/2026 | 7 | Fillies No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:53.6 | 5 |
| 14.6L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 15/09/2026 | 5 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:52.2 | 6 |
| 29.2L | $126.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $18.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $9.50 |
| 4/9 | 27/08/2026 | 117 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $21.00 |
| 3/5 | 12/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jye Coney | 0 |
| 13.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 05/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Archie Crowe | 0 |
| 20.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early speed at Newcastle was 2nd-2.49 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Sophies Wish (1:56.10) in 2yo on September 25 at $23. Two runs back 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at Newcastle was 7th-9.79 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Ultimate Crusader (1:56.70) in 2yo on September 18 at $71. Needs to improve.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | Fillies No NR | $15,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $23.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $71.00 |
| 9/10 | 04/09/2026 | 21 | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 14.2L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/08/2026 | 18 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 13.4L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/07/2026 | 14 | Fillies MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 13/07/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 15.4L | $51.00 |
| 5/6 | 24/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Blake Hughes | 0 |
| 17.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 10/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | D A Payne | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rickie Alchin
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into second after showing early speed, behind Birdsong at this track over 1609m in a 2yo on September 15 at $19. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second after showing early speed, behind Birdsong at this track over 1609m in a 2yo on September 22 at $14. Plenty to like about her prospects.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 22/09/2026 | 7 | Fillies No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:53.6 | 3 |
| 12.2L | $14.00 |
| 2/7 | 15/09/2026 | 12 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:52.2 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/09/2026 | 24 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Rickie Alchin | 1:58.1 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 10/08/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/6 | 29/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Zara Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into tenth after being driven well back, behind Poster Command at Bathurst over 1730m in a 2yo on September 16 at $21. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.75 m finishing second behind Sophies Wish at Newcastle over 1609m in a 2yo on September 25 at $2.90. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 25/09/2026 | 9 | Fillies No NR | $15,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $2.90 |
| 10/10 | 16/09/2026 | 95 | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 27.7L | $21.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 13.3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 02/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 50.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 13/06/2026 | 11 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:55.5 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 2/10 | 02/06/2026 | 6 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/05/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:57.6 | 7 |
| 16.4L | $2.60 |
| 4/7 | 11/05/2026 | 66 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $1.75 |