Menangle Race 7 - Agnes Banks Equine Clinic Pace
BARNABY NZ (7) resumes from a spell of two-and-a-half years after closing off last campaign in good form, the last run being a solid third over 2190m at Shepparton. Interesting to see what unfolds from this wide draw. Will have plenty of admirers. TISBURY ROCKS NZ (1) gets the ace draw and is worth plenty of thought after coming from wider for a last-start win by a head at this circuit and distance after leading for most of the trip as the favourite. CAPTAIN BLOOD (3) ran eighth last start at Penrith over 1720m, beaten 23 metres. Capable of playing a major role so has to be respected. BANKSY NZ (2) found a couple better two runs back then made mistakes last time when he broke and finished 12 metres back in fifth over 1609m at this track. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Meets a similar line up so if he behaves a big run is likely.

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a head as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr7) at this track (1:52.80) beating Sweet Strike in NR up to 60 on December 8 at $2.70 at the bell was leading 4.14. In winning form and draws to make an impact 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 | 08/12/2025 | 11 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.8 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $2.70 |
| 2/10 | 27/11/2025 | 8 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.40 |
| 3/9 | 19/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Charli Masotti | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $10.00 |
| 9/10 | 12/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | E G Turnbull | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $23.00 |
| 2/9 | 05/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 2.7L | $8.00 |
| 2/10 | 29/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $23.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | G M Young | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 15/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L McDonough | 0 |
| 22.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Colin McDowell
Stats
Comments
Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track was 8th-17.53 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Classic Elegance (1:51.10) in NR up to 70 on December 8 at $6.50. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 2240m after showing early pace at Goulburn was 2nd-0.27 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Siren Sea (2:44.10) in NR up to 60 on November 25 at $3. Can play a role in the finish.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 08/12/2025 | 13 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Colin McDowell | 1:51.1 | 4 |
| 12.4L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 25/11/2025 | 8 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Goulburn | 2240m | Neutral | Colin McDowell | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 17/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Colin McDowell | 1:54.4 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $3.30 |
| 3/9 | 10/11/2025 | 55 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Colin McDowell | 1:54.0 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Lleyton Green | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 16/09/2025 | 15 | 0-2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | Lleyton Green | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $4.20 |
| 4/10 | 01/09/2025 | 21 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Colin McDowell | 1:52.1 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $14.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Colin McDowell | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 1609m NR up to 70 on December 1. Last time out 8th (Fr3) over 1720m at Penrith beaten 23 m by Gipsy Princess (2:02.20) in NR 61 to 65 on December 11 at $19. Each way hope from a low draw.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 11/12/2025 | 5 | NR 61 to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 23.9L | $19.00 |
| 5/9 | 06/12/2025 | 5 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:54.7 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 01/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:53.1 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/11/2025 | 4 | NR 52 to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B P Portelli | 1:52.8 | 10 |
| 12.5L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 21.5L | $126.00 |
| 8/10 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | B P Portelli | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $81.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/11/2025 | 5 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $15.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B P Portelli | 0 |
| 18.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 09/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | B P Portelli | 0 |
| 16.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 2.5 m second behind Lenneth at this track over 1609m NR up to 60 last start. Before that was beaten 4.5 metres fourth again at this track in NR up to 70 on November 24. Likely to go 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 01/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.3 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/11/2025 | 10 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 14/11/2025 | 32 | NR up to 58 | $12,240.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:53.5 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 13/10/2025 | 14 | 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:54.3 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/9 | 29/09/2025 | 7 | 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:52.0 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $1.95 |
| 4/9 | 22/09/2025 | 56 | 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:53.3 | 9 |
| 4.9L | $2.80 |
| 2/9 | 17/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 09/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bailey McDonough
Stats
Comments
Last start game effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 9th-17.33 beaten 3 m by Lenneth (1:53.30) in NR up to 60 on December 1 at $13. Two runs back won by 4 m (Fr4) at this track (1:52.80) beating Tiger Prince in NR 52 to 60 on November 24 at $26 at the bell was 3rd-6.56. Can feature again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 01/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L McDonough | 1:53.3 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 24/11/2025 | 167 | NR 52 to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:52.8 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 21.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 22/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 24.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 10/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:53.0 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 03/06/2025 | 17 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Kerryann Morris | 1:52.9 | 6 |
| 12.4L | $18.00 |
| 4/12 | 17/05/2025 | 11 | NR up to 70 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 12.9L | $61.00 |
| 7/11 | 06/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 31.0L | $31.00 |

Driver: Declan Murphy
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 1710m at Goulburn beaten 25 m by Mister Manager (2:02.00) in NR up to 60 on December 9 at $7. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Sr2) over 1609m at Newcastle, at the bell was 4th-5.24 beaten 8 m by Illawong Danny (1:53.70) in NR up to 58 on December 5 at $13. One for the exotics.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 09/12/2025 | 4 | NR up to 60 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 27.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 05/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $12,240.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $13.00 |
| 6/7 | 29/11/2025 | 9 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:52.8 | 5 |
| 7.7L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 20/11/2025 | 5 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Declan Murphy | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $2.90 |
| 6/10 | 15/11/2025 | 9 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:51.9 | 3 |
| 16.8L | $101.00 |
| 1/9 | 06/11/2025 | 3 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.80 |
| 4/9 | 14/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Marburg | 1850m | Good | W T Rothwell | 0 |
| 12.7L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 09/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | N R Rothwell | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. Previously first up won by 5 m when quickly away, (Fr1) at Riverina Paceway (2:04.20) beating Captains Catch in NR up to 58 on September 8 2023 at $2.90. Can kick off for the new yard with a win.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/2 | 03/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J R Grimson | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/11 | 28/09/2023 | 10 | NR 55 to 65 | $9,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | R K Bartley | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $2.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/09/2023 | 10 | NR 55 to 65 | $9,000.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Neutral | R K Bartley | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $1.60 |
| 1/10 | 08/09/2023 | 736 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | R K Bartley | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 02/09/2021 | 36 | NR 46 to 55 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | R K Bartley | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $1.90 |
| 1/7 | 28/07/2021 | - | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | R K Bartley | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $1.40 |

Driver: Jim Douglass
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr4) over 2300m at this track, at the bell was 9th-22.59 beaten 15 m by Dukes Choice (2:43.90) in NR up to 75 on December 6 at $26. Before that, a game effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 9th-21.76 beaten 4 m by Captain Blood (1:53.10) in NR up to 70 on December 1 at $10. Not easy from this draw.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 06/12/2025 | 5 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 15.7L | $26.00 |
| 2/10 | 01/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:53.1 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:52.9 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/10 | 17/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $34.00 |
| 2/9 | 10/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:54.0 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $16.00 |
| 4/9 | 27/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:52.7 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $81.00 |
| 1/4 | 26/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J N Douglass | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Downey
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr3) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway was 8th-13.1 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Scared Stiff (2:01.40) in NR up to 90 on December 5 at $5. Before that was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr7) over 1730m at Bathurst was 9th-15.97 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Alfnalma (2:02.40) in NR up to 70 on November 26 at $12. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 05/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | James Locke | 1:52.3 | 3 |
| 13.2L | $5.00 |
| 7/10 | 26/11/2025 | 12 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | James Locke | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 18.2L | $12.00 |
| 9/12 | 14/11/2025 | 14 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Wagga | 2800m | Neutral | James Locke | 1:52.7 | 1 |
| 44.1L | $151.00 |
| 2/9 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | James Locke | 1:54.1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $4.80 |
| 7/8 | 24/10/2025 | 5 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | George Lee | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 10.7L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 19/10/2025 | 23 | NR up to 75 | $19,990.00 | West Wyalong | 2540m | Neutral | James Locke | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $10.00 |
| 1/3 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | K J Downey | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 16/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | K J Downey | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was well back in the run when 7th (Fr10) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 9th-17.67 beaten 14 m by Classic Elegance (1:51.10) in NR up to 70 on December 8 at $17. Before that 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track was 7th-17.78 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Captain Blood (1:53.10) in NR up to 70 on December 1 at $2.20. Must do more.
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 | 08/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.1 | 10 |
| 14.1L | $17.00 |
| 4/10 | 01/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.1 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $2.20 |
| 8/9 | 22/11/2025 | 12 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:51.1 | 4 |
| 12.7L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/11/2025 | 44 | 5 0K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:53.0 | 3 |
| 13.2L | $26.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Vaughan Duncan | 0 |
| 39.1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 27/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.0 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $9.50 |
| 9/9 | 20/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.3 | 8 |
| 18.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/4 | 28/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |