Menangle Race 7 - Farmer Joes A Family Business Pace
ROMANEE NZ (10) produced a good effort last week when beaten just a neck as runner-up, his second placing from his last three starts at this circuit and distance. Has to contend with a very wide draw but looks close to a win. Big chance with even luck. MONTEFIORE NZ (6) drew the outside at his latest appearance and had to work so did well to finish within 6 metres of the winner. He is better served by this barrier having finished runner-up from a similar draw at this venue and distance prior. OZZIE PUNTA (5) draws wider than in his last few outings but hasn't been too far away here of late, going under by less than 3m last week. MR TEDDY NZ (8) is another that might require luck from a wide draw but has hasn't done a bad job lately so should be included.

Driver: Jake Bigeni
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr5) over 1720m at Penrith beaten 35 m by Ideal Marquess (2:02.30) in NR up to 80 on January 29 at $51. Two runs back 3rd (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early pace at Penrith beaten 8 m by Give Me A Minute (2:02.90) in NR up to 62 on January 15 at $3.90. Finds a few better. This looks a far sterner test.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 35.0L | $51.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $3.90 |
| 3/9 | 08/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $4.40 |
| 8/10 | 03/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:51.5 | 3 |
| 20.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/9 | 24/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 22.8L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 60 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $51.00 |
| 5/6 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | M N Bigeni | 0 |
| 9.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 28/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J S Bigeni | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1710m after showing early pace at Goulburn, beaten 14 m by Refusal (2:02.10) in NR up to 58 on January 27 at $4.40. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 2nd-4.6 beaten 13 m by Sky Blu (1:51.10) in NR up to 64 on January 20 at $34. Draws well but place best here.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 27/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.9 | 5 |
| 14.4L | $4.40 |
| 3/9 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:51.1 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 13/01/2026 | 116 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.7 | 9 |
| 20.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 19/09/2025 | 20 | NR 54 to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 72.5L | $4.60 |
| 10/10 | 30/08/2025 | 8 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:54.2 | 8 |
| 49.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/10 | 22/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Mollly Ison | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $4.60 |
| 2/9 | 15/08/2025 | 21 | NR 57 to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.20 |
| 2/6 | 16/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track beaten 12 m by Double Lou (1:52.40) in 4-020yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on January 24 at $23. Two runs back posted a big 7 m win as favourite (Sr1) at Penrith (2:02.90) beating Lenneth in NR up to 62 on January 15 at $3.30. Others read better. Might find this a bit tough.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 24/01/2026 | 9 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.4 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 62 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $3.30 |
| 4/7 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | 1W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:50.0 | 1 |
| 21.3L | $41.00 |
| 3/10 | 03/01/2026 | 23 | NR 59 to 70 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | NR 61 to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 15.2L | $8.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Geary
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 3 m by Roclea Image (1:51.70) in NR up to 80 on January 24 at $15. The run prior 5th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 2nd-0.14 beaten 7 m by Royal Division (1:51.70) in 4-020yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on December 20 at $2.60. Expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 24/01/2026 | 35 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:51.7 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:51.7 | 4 |
| 7.7L | $2.60 |
| 7/10 | 13/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Chris Geary | 1:51.9 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $21.00 |
| 2/9 | 06/12/2025 | 12 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:54.7 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:52.9 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 10/11/2025 | 38 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:54.0 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/2 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J R Kershaw | 0 |
| 120.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 25/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glen Douglas | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr10) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Roclea Image (1:51.70) in NR up to 80 on January 24 at $16. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 8 m by Hugo Maguire (1:52.40) in NR up to 80 on January 17 at $3.50. Better drawn so has winning claims.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:51.7 | 10 |
| 6.0L | $16.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | J G Coney | 1:52.4 | 5 |
| 8.2L | $3.50 |
| 7/10 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:51.7 | 8 |
| 10.2L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 13/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Will Rixon | 1:50.6 | 7 |
| 12.7L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:54.1 | 4 |
| 19.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:50.8 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $31.00 |
| 2/7 | 31/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | S A Grayling | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 04/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J I Stanford | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Zara Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr2) over 1720m at Penrith, at the bell was 5th-8 beaten 5.5 m by Charlies Ace (2:04.00) in NR up to 63 on January 22 at $2.80. At the run before 5th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track beaten 13 m by Classic Elegance (1:51.70) in NR up to 85 M on January 17 at $13. Could get into the finish.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 22/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $2.80 |
| 5/9 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:51.7 | 4 |
| 13.6L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/01/2026 | 17 | NR up to 70 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:52.2 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 24/12/2025 | 62 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 23/10/2025 | 12 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.10 |
| 10/10 | 11/10/2025 | 2 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:53.0 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $23.00 |
| 5/9 | 16/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Seaton Grima
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 3.5 m sixth behind Roclea Image at this track over 1609m NR up to 80 last start. Before that was beaten a neck second at Newcastle same class on January 15. Good showing expected.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 24/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:51.7 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 15/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 6/9 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | 1W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:49.7 | 3 |
| 13.0L | $41.00 |
| 2/10 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | NR 59 to 70 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $3.20 |
| 9/10 | 20/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Tanner Brown | 1:51.6 | 5 |
| 20.5L | $16.00 |
| 4/9 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | NR 61 to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:54.4 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $14.00 |
| 3/4 | 05/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | J Conolly | 0 |
| 18.9L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 10/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Hannah Lewis | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4.5 m fourth behind Joans Rising Star at this track over 1609m NR up to 80 last start. Before that was beaten 4.5 metres third again at this track in NR up to 75 on January 20. Likely to play a role again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 24/01/2026 | 4 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:51.3 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/01/2026 | 3 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:53.1 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $4.60 |
| 8/9 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $18.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:49.4 | 2 |
| 23.2L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ashleigh Delosa | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 2/12 | 02/01/2026 | 13 | NR up to 70 | $25,000.00 | Goulburn | 2240m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $2.50 |
| 2/10 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:51.4 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Darren Binskin | 0 |
| 12.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylah Osmond
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten a neck by Vinke B (1:52.60) in NR up to 80 on January 24 at $2.50. Can improve. Draws wide but looks close to a win.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:52.6 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 6/8 | 17/01/2026 | 11 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Taylah Osmond | 1:52.4 | 4 |
| 29.4L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/01/2026 | 24 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:53.0 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $3.60 |
| 7/10 | 13/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Taylah Osmond | 1:52.7 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $7.50 |
| 4/10 | 06/12/2025 | 105 | NR up to 90 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:50.7 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 23.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 23/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Taylah Osmond | 1:54.5 | 7 |
| 6.4L | $51.00 |
| 2/4 | 19/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jake Bigeni | 0 |
| 25.8L | $0.00 |