Menangle Race 3 - East Coast Steel Pace
BIRKIRKARA (4) arrived from Queensland unbeaten in five starts and performed well at this circuit last week, finishing third to a Chariots of Fire hopeful. Talented pacer who can measure up to these aided by the low draw. DASHING (9) was less than a metre behind BIRKIRKARA last week. Draws wider but the prior form was strong, placing here two back to follow a string of wins in the country. Right in this. BALTUSROL (2) is progressive having won three of four here this time in and the draw could see him take the next step. THE TAX CULLECTOR (6) should be hitting peak fitness and looks close to a win after placing in two of his last three starts here, coming from wider draws both times. LOCHINVAR JAG (10) improved to place last week and while drawn wider he strikes at 50 per cent when third up.

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Has won at his last two outings. Last start won by 2.5 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (1:52.90) beating The Big End Oftown in NR 54 to 60 on February 11 at $3.20. Hard to leave out on current form. Hard to knock his form and draws well.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 11/02/2025 | 56 | NR 54 to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:52.9 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $3.20 |
4/7 | 29/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 | |
1/10 | 17/12/2024 | 7 | 1LTW Also eligible 3yo+ NR 50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:52.0 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $2.20 |
4/7 | 10/12/2024 | 14 | 1LTW Also eligible 3yo+ NR 50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:54.1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
1/10 | 26/11/2024 | 64 | 0LTW Also eligible 3yo+ NR 45 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:54.7 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $4.60 |
1/10 | 20/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
5/10 | 23/09/2024 | 27 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | Harrison Ross | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 6.4L | $5.00 |
9/10 | 27/08/2024 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | M T Hewitt | 2:04.2 | 2 |
| 79.2L | $2.60 |

Driver: Blake Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Last start failed to finish when he ran at this track on February 15 over 1609m. Two runs back 2nd (Fr6) over 1720m after racing wide at Penrith, beaten 3.5 m by Sara Ta Sloy (2:05.90) in NR up to 68 on January 23 at $3.70. Prefer him in easier.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0/10 | 15/02/2025 | 23 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:52.6 | 9 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
6/8 | 12/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 13.8L | $0.00 | |
2/10 | 23/01/2025 | 51 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:57.8 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $3.70 |
4/8 | 15/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 3.7L | $0.00 | |
5/9 | 03/12/2024 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:52.1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.00 |
3/10 | 26/11/2024 | 19 | NR 58 to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:53.9 | 10 |
| 1.6L | $2.60 |
1/10 | 07/11/2024 | 268 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $1.35 |
7/9 | 13/02/2024 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | W H Rixon | 1:51.1 | 8 |
| 17.9L | $5.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Last start game effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4.5 m by The Janitor (1:49.60) in 4yo No NR on February 15 at $5. Two runs back won by 2.5 m as favourite (Sr3) at Albion Park (2:34.10) beating Lenny Lincoln in NR 54 to 60 on February 4 at $1.90 at the bell was 6th-9.3m 2WWC. Highly promising and has strong 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 | 15/02/2025 | 11 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:49.6 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
1/11 | 04/02/2025 | 14 | NR 54 to 60 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $1.90 |
1/8 | 21/01/2025 | 252 | NR 54 to 60 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Richardson | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $1.80 |
1/6 | 14/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Adam Richardson | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 | ||
2/8 | 07/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Adam Richardson | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
1/10 | 14/05/2024 | 7 | NR 49 to 53 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | A P Richardson | 1:53.1 | 2 |
| 16.0L | $1.45 |
1/10 | 07/05/2024 | 11 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | A P Richardson | 1:55.1 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $1.40 | |
1/8 | 26/04/2024 | - | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | A P Richardson | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $1.08 |

Driver: Bailey McDonough
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 20 m by The Narcissist (1:49.80) in 4-020yo+ o+ 0W/200K stake on February 8 at $18. At his previous start solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr10) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 6th-10.6m 2WWC beaten 9 m by Miki Pins (1:51.10) in No NR on December 14 at $26. Has the ability to figure prominently.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 08/02/2025 | 56 | o+ 0W/200K stake | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L McDonough | 1:49.8 | 3 |
| 20.7L | $18.00 |
3/10 | 14/12/2024 | 14 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B L McDonough | 1:51.1 | 10 |
| 9.2L | $26.00 |
3/10 | 30/11/2024 | 21 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B L McDonough | 1:53.3 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $14.00 |
3/10 | 09/11/2024 | 14 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L McDonough | 1:51.6 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $3.00 |
3/10 | 26/10/2024 | 7 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B L McDonough | 1:48.4 | 6 |
| 22.6L | $71.00 |
3/10 | 19/10/2024 | 11 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B L McDonough | 1:49.7 | 3 |
| 21.9L | $41.00 |
6/7 | 25/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L McDonough | 0 |
| 30.9L | $0.00 | |
5/5 | 17/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 6.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jim Douglass
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh after showing early speed, behind Dom Toretto at this track over 1609m in a 3 0K/5 Starts on December 17 at $3.30. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing third behind Haveyoucheckedin at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 80 on February 15 at $7. Working up to a win.
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 | 15/02/2025 | 60 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:52.6 | 7 |
| 8.4L | $7.00 |
2/7 | 05/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jim Douglass | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
7/8 | 17/12/2024 | 10 | 3 0K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:52.7 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $3.30 |
2/10 | 07/12/2024 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | C J Fitzpatrick | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $6.50 |
6/9 | 30/11/2024 | 105 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:51.6 | 4 |
| 11.9L | $51.00 |
7/9 | 20/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jim Douglass | 0 |
| 29L | $0.00 | |
4/7 | 17/08/2024 | 11 | No NR | $76,500.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:53.3 | 2 |
| 25.3L | $19.00 |
5/8 | 06/08/2024 | 7 | NR Up to 90 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 8.7L | $3.10 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Last start won a big 5 m win as favourite (Fr3) at Penrith (2:03.20) beating Ourtreacherous Reign in NR up to 67 on February 13 at $3.10. Chance of back-to-back wins.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 13/02/2025 | 29 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $3.10 |
7/8 | 15/01/2025 | 15 | NR 60 to 79 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | S J Rains | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 19.3L | $6.00 |
6/8 | 31/12/2024 | 13 | NR up to 90 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 19.2L | $3.20 |
6/9 | 18/12/2024 | 11 | NR 65 | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 13.1L | $51.00 |
10/10 | 07/12/2024 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 76.1L | $101.00 |
6/12 | 30/11/2024 | 10 | NR 70 to 79 | $12,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 18.9L | $15.00 |
2/4 | 03/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | E Harris | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
3/4 | 16/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | S J Rains | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 7 m by The Janitor (1:49.60) in 4yo No NR on February 15 at $61. At his previous start good run when 3rd (Fr7) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 4 m by Captains Catch (1:54.00) in 4-020yo+ o+ 0W/200K stake on February 8 at $3. In the mix.
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 | 15/02/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:49.6 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $61.00 |
3/10 | 08/02/2025 | 112 | o+ 0W/200K stake | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.0 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |
3/6 | 29/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 6.1L | $0.00 | |
10/10 | 19/10/2024 | 11 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.4 | 8 |
| 16.8L | $14.00 |
4/10 | 08/10/2024 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.7 | 9 |
| 23.0L | $5.50 |
2/9 | 24/09/2024 | 17 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.0 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
8/12 | 07/09/2024 | 9 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 19.8L | $71.00 |
1/8 | 22/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J P Gallagher | 0 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke McCarthy
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 7 m by The Janitor (1:49.60) in 4yo No NR on February 15 at $10. Before that, a good run despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr9) over 2300m at this track was 6th-10.63 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Captain Blood (2:42.30) in 4yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on February 1 at $6. Best figures should see him go well again.
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 | 15/02/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:49.6 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $10.00 |
3/10 | 01/02/2025 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Bruce Harpley | 1:53.6 | 9 |
| 14.1L | $6.00 |
1/10 | 25/01/2025 | 24 | NR up to 80 | $18,360.00 | Junee | 2170m | Neutral | Bruce Harpley | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
1/9 | 01/01/2025 | 19 | NR up to 100 | $18,360.00 | Leeton | 2582m | Fast | Bruce Harpley | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
1/10 | 13/12/2024 | 9 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Bruce Harpley | 1:52.8 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
4/10 | 04/12/2024 | 19 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:54.2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
2/4 | 02/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Bruce Harpley | 0 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 | |
5/6 | 28/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | Bruce Harpley | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh after a quick start, behind The Narcissist at this track over 1609m in a 4-020yo+ o+ 0W/200K stake on February 8 at $41. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Uniquely Ideal at this track over 2300m in a 4-020yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on February 15 at $10. Building in fitness and can progress further.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 15/02/2025 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $10.00 |
7/9 | 08/02/2025 | 70 | o+ 0W/200K stake | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:49.8 | 6 |
| 36.9L | $41.00 |
1/3 | 29/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | |
1/4 | 15/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | M A Callaghan | 0 |
| 11.4L | $0.00 | |
10/10 | 30/11/2024 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | D M Roberts | 1:52.9 | 8 |
| 25.7L | $101.00 |
5/10 | 23/11/2024 | 14 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:49.7 | 8 |
| 23.3L | $41.00 |
5/10 | 09/11/2024 | 14 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Callaghan | 1:51.6 | 10 |
| 8.2L | $21.00 |
4/8 | 26/10/2024 | 7 | B 4 | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 7.7L | $34.00 |