Menangle Race 5 - Nutrien Equine Nsw Breeders Challenge 3yo Fillies - Semi Final 2
Brilliant filly ARK SEA (6) returns to the city following two dominant wins off a spell, leading to cruise home by 18m in a heat of this series when fresh at Bathurst then coming from the back row to beat older rivals at Wagga last time. Has the speed to go forward again from this draw so can add to a good record at this circuit and distance. ONE MORE REASON (8) is going well and made it two wins from her last three outings at this venue and distance when she worked to the front from a similar draw and got home by more than 5m last week. Expect her to push forward and be prominent again. YIRRADIVA (4) will relish a better draw having come from wide or second line barriers for a win and placings behind the top two sections in her last three starts. SEASIDE BOULEVARD (9) beat ARK SEA when runner-up in the Queensland Oaks last campaign. Draws wide but should be nearing her peak third up.

Driver: Bernie Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track was 6th-12.16 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Fake Friends (1:52.50) in 3yo on October 13 at $101. Two runs back 4th (Sr2) over 1730m at Bathurst, at the bell was 8th-14.59 beaten 11 m by Cent For Pleasure (2:04.50) in 3yo on October 9 at $11. Not as keen on her chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 13/10/2026 | 4 | Fillies No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:52.5 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $101.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/10/2026 | 4 | 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Paula Sapio | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 05/10/2026 | 8 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Eugowra | 2100m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 36.2L | $31.00 |
| 2/10 | 27/09/2026 | 12 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Eugowra | 2100m | Neutral | Bernie Hewitt | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/09/2026 | 13 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $6.50 |
| 8/10 | 02/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jason Hewitt | 1:56.1 | 7 |
| 31.7L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jason Hewitt | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jason Hewitt | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Second-up here following a spell. Game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 5th-9.62 beaten 7 m by Stripes (1:50.40) in 3yo on September 29 at $7. Consider for exotics.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 29/09/2026 | 115 | Fillies No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:50.4 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/3 | 19/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 06/06/2026 | 11 | NMT3Ws/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:50.8 | 9 |
| 13.4L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/05/2026 | 17 | NR up to 56 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $1.15 |
| 1/10 | 09/05/2026 | 12 | NMT3Ws/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:51.9 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 27/04/2026 | 198 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.0 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Kerryann Morris | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 11/10/2025 | 12 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:51.5 | 10 |
| 25.0L | $34.00 |

Driver: Brad Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into second behind Ark Sea at Bathurst over 1730m in a 3yo on September 30 at $10. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind One More Reason at this track over 1609m in a 3yo on October 13 at $6. Has a low draw and can go well again.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 13/10/2026 | 13 | Fillies No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:50.2 | 10 |
| 12.1L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 30/09/2026 | 12 | Fillies No NR | $15,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Brad Hewitt | 1:52.9 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:52.9 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $1.75 |
| 2/10 | 11/09/2026 | 55 | NMT2Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:51.9 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 28/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | D G Picker | 0 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 | |
| 10/12 | 18/07/2026 | 8 | Fillies No NR | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Scott Hewitt | 1:52.8 | 1 |
| 37.2L | $26.00 |
| 5/12 | 10/07/2026 | 6 | Fillies No NR | $20,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Scott Hewitt | 1:52.0 | 5 |
| 35.5L | $126.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Brad Hewitt | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gavin Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten after breaking at this track on October 13. Two runs back 6th (Sr2) over 1609m at Newcastle, at the bell was 9th-14.59 beaten 2.75 m by Captains Delight (1:53.60) in 3yo on October 2 at $6. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 13/10/2026 | 11 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:52.2 | 9 |
| 56.9L | $6.50 |
| 6/10 | 02/10/2026 | 160 | Fillies No NR | $15,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 16/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 24.1L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 25/04/2026 | 11 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:50.2 | 8 |
| 27.4L | $23.00 |
| 2/9 | 14/04/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:52.6 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $1.90 |
| 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 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Racing in fine form. Won her last two outings at Riverina Paceway and Bathurst. Last start posted a big 4 m win as favourite (Sr1) at Riverina Paceway (2:00.40) beating Business In Heaven in on October 9 at $1.10 at the bell was 5th-11.8. Classy filly who can maintain her unbeaten run so far this campaign.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 09/10/2026 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:51.4 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $1.10 |
| 1/10 | 30/09/2026 | 74 | Fillies No NR | $15,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:52.9 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $1.08 |
| 1/2 | 24/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 10/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Sam Hewitt | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/12 | 18/07/2026 | 15 | Fillies No NR | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:52.8 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.90 |
| 1/10 | 03/07/2026 | 45 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $1.07 |
| 1/9 | 19/05/2026 | 17 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:52.8 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.15 |
| 5/10 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $200,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:50.0 | 10 |
| 12.4L | $4.20 |

Driver: Chloe Formosa
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 8th-14.88 beaten 11 m by Fake Friends (1:52.50) in 3yo on October 13 at $81. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 2nd (Fr2) over 1730m after showing early speed at Bathurst, at the bell was 3rd-3.61 beaten a head by Cent For Pleasure (2:04.50) in 3yo on October 9 at $19. Finding a few ahead of her.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 13/10/2026 | 4 | Fillies No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:52.5 | 3 |
| 11.6L | $81.00 |
| 2/10 | 09/10/2026 | 16 | 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $19.00 |
| 2/10 | 23/09/2026 | 274 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 19.8L | $34.00 |
| 2/5 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Mitch Turnbull | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 07/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Amanda Turnbull | 0 |
| 11.1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 23/12/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | John O'shea | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 14.9L | $5.00 |
| 8/10 | 17/12/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | John O'shea | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 10/12/2025 | 19 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $2.60 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Going well. Last start posted a big 5 m win after showing early speed, (Fr6) at this track (1:50.20) beating Seaside Boulevard in 3yo on October 13 at $2.50 at the bell was leading 4.53. In form and looks a danger.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 13/10/2026 | 14 | Fillies No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:50.2 | 6 |
| 5.2L | $2.50 |
| 4/9 | 29/09/2026 | 7 | Fillies No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:50.4 | 4 |
| 17.9L | $3.40 |
| 1/10 | 22/09/2026 | 17 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.2 | 7 |
| 8.4L | $1.20 |
| 3/7 | 05/09/2026 | 21 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:49.5 | 1 |
| 19.7L | $14.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/08/2026 | 112 | Fillies NMT2Ws/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:52.1 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $2.80 |
| 1/5 | 27/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Michael Hardy | 0 |
| 45L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 25/04/2026 | 19 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Hardy | 1:52.7 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $81.00 |
| 3/6 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Michael Hardy | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackson Painting
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Eye Wish at Riverina Paceway over 1740m in a 3yo on October 4 at $3.30. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing second after a quick start, behind One More Reason at this track over 1609m in a 3yo on October 13 at $2. Draws wide but building in fitness and is capable.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 13/10/2026 | 9 | Fillies No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:50.2 | 4 |
| 5.2L | $2.00 |
| 5/10 | 04/10/2026 | 78 | Fillies No NR | $15,000.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:51.6 | 1 |
| 14.9L | $3.30 |
| 1/6 | 28/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Jackson Painting | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Jackson Painting | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/12 | 18/07/2026 | 8 | Fillies No NR | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jackson Painting | 1:52.8 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $26.00 |
| 2/12 | 10/07/2026 | 6 | Fillies No NR | $20,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jackson Painting | 1:52.0 | 1 |
| 25.7L | $15.00 |
| 8/12 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | 3YO Fillies | $26,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jackson Painting | 1:53.3 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $52,000.00 | Redcliffe | 2280m | Neutral | Jackson Painting | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |

Driver: Blake Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by a head after showing early speed, (Fr3) at this track (1:52.50) beating Rumour Stride in on October 13 at $6.50 at the bell was 2nd-4.01. Needs to go to another level.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 13/10/2026 | 11 | NR up to 57 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:52.5 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | Fillies No NR | $15,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:53.6 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $31.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 60 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 1/9 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | 0-2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
| 6/10 | 10/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 25.5L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/09/2026 | 94 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:53.2 | 9 |
| 20.4L | $31.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Lochie Sharp | 0 |
| 10.9L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 19/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Lochie Sharp | 0 |
| 31.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently with minor placings at her last two starts. Placed last start 3rd (Sr1) over 1730m at Bathurst beaten 21 m by Ark Sea (2:01.30) in 3yo on September 30 at $34. Before that 2nd (Sr2) over 1720m at Penrith was 3rd-4.24 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Bev The Goat (2:01.80) on September 17 at $3.40. Not keen this time.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 14/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 30/09/2026 | 13 | Fillies No NR | $15,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 21.9L | $34.00 |
| 2/10 | 17/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $3.40 |
| 1/9 | 11/09/2026 | 15 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $1.50 |
| 2/9 | 27/08/2026 | 12 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $1.65 |
| 7/10 | 15/08/2026 | 11 | Fillies NMT2Ws/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.1 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 04/08/2026 | 59 | OWs/TS Also eligible F 1WTS | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.9 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $3.10 |
| 8/8 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Lleyton Green | 0 |
| 28.7L | $0.00 |