Menangle Race 8 - Downbytheseaside - Multiple Group 1 Sire ' Down Under'. Pace
RUDY GEE (6) has performed well in two outings at this circuit and distance since joining Luke McCarthy for this campaign, clocking in second when resuming before a fourth in this grade last time. That should have brought him close to peak fitness so he could break through in this suitable assignment. DELIGHTFUL CHARM (4) faded last start at Penrith but led from a similar draw to this and fought on for a close second when resuming at this venue and distance prior. Proven third-up and can push forward to give a sight. KING TIGER (9) draws out but is building in fitness and there was merit in his most recent appearance when beaten less than 5m away after racing parked. ONE FOR THE RODI (7) draws a little lower than last week and could be competitive in this line-up.

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
Stats
Comments
Nine-year-old gelding showed improvement last start. 2nd (Sr3) over 1720m at Penrith beaten 11 m by Cerise Rainbow (2:01.90) in NR up to 52 on January 29 at $21. The race before was not as impressive when beaten by 7 m finishing sixth after a quick start, behind Vinke B at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 80 on January 24 at $34. Draws well but others preferred.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 29/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.1 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/01/2026 | 2 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.6 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 22/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/01/2026 | 2 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Kerryann Morris | 1:52.4 | 8 |
| 22.8L | $101.00 |
| 6/10 | 15/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $51.00 |
| 9/9 | 10/01/2026 | 2 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Olivia Frisby | 1:51.7 | 1 |
| 24.6L | $61.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $51.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | L R Thirgood | 0 |
| 31.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 12/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | L R Thirgood | 0 |
| 11.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylah Osmond
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten after breaking at Penrith on January 22. Two runs back won by a head (Fr5) at Newcastle (1:55.10) beating Yesnomaybeso in NR up to 53 on January 15 at $3.50. Looking to others on this occasion.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 114.6L | $31.00 |
| 1/9 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
| 9/10 | 08/01/2026 | 15 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $71.00 |
| 6/10 | 24/12/2025 | 139 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 26.2L | $71.00 |
| 3/4 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Peter Green Jnr | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 07/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 40.5L | $51.00 |
| 3/10 | 31/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $4.60 |
| 1/5 | 30/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | C J Slater | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jim Douglass
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth after being driven well back, behind Sky Blu at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 60 M on January 13 at $34. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.75 m finishing third behind Mary Anne Rose at Penrith over 1720m in a NR up to 58 M on January 22 at $6. Rates highly. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 22/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/01/2026 | 20 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:52.5 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $34.00 |
| 3/10 | 24/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $9.00 |
| 7/10 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 16.1L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/7 | 03/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J N Douglass | 0 |
| 29L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 11/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | B M Hewitt | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr6) over 1720m after showing early pace at Penrith was leading by 1 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Mary Anne Rose (2:04.20) in NR up to 58 M on January 22 at $3. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track was leading by 1.43 at the bell, beaten a head by Sky Blu (1:52.50) in NR up to 60 M on January 13 at $3. Building in fitness so worth another chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 22/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Sebastian Piltz | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 9.9L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/01/2026 | 81 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.5 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:52.1 | 3 |
| 38.7L | $61.00 |
| 10/12 | 10/10/2025 | 22 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 29.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/09/2025 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 18.1L | $9.50 |
| 1/9 | 07/09/2025 | 58 | NR 55 to 62 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/5 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jake Bigeni
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr6) over 1720m at Penrith, beaten 11 m by Heavenly Reason (2:04.60) in NR up to 62 on January 29 at $34. Two runs back won by 9 m after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Penrith (2:05.60) beating Rio De Janeiro Blue in NR up to 52 on January 15 at $4.80. Might find this a bit tough.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/9 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 9.7L | $4.80 |
| 8/8 | 08/01/2026 | 42 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 13.9L | $81.00 |
| 1/4 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | M N Bigeni | 0 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 27/11/2025 | 24 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jake Bigeni | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 54.3L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 03/11/2025 | 14 | NR 53 to 60 | $10,000.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Declan Murphy | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 39.5L | $8.00 |
| 6/10 | 20/10/2025 | 11 | 0W/20K Stakes | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jake Bigeni | 1:53.0 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:56.9 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/5 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Jake Bigeni | 0 |
| 21.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th-13.6 beaten 10 m by Red Reactor (1:53.10) in NR up to 75 on January 20 at $5.50. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was leading 4.28 beaten 4 m by Bravo Stride (1:52.70) in NR up to 64 on January 13 at $2.10. Peaking now and is a big chance to find the winners' list.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.1 | 4 |
| 10.2L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 13/01/2026 | 255 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:52.7 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $2.10 |
| 2/10 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 03/05/2025 | 35 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:52.0 | 1 |
| 32.8L | $1.75 |
| 8/8 | 29/03/2025 | 11 | NR up to 75 | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:51.6 | 6 |
| 23.6L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 18/03/2025 | 14 | NR 54 to 60 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 17.1L | $2.10 |
| 1/9 | 04/03/2025 | 31 | NR up to 75 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:52.3 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $1.15 |

Driver: KerryAnn Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track beaten 7 m by Vinke B (1:52.60) in NR up to 80 on January 24 at $21. At his previous start 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 16 m by Ooga Chaka (1:52.20) in NR up to 80 on January 17 at $23. Finds a more suitable race this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:52.6 | 9 |
| 7.9L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Kerryann Morris | 1:52.2 | 2 |
| 16.0L | $23.00 |
| 6/9 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.7 | 3 |
| 11.2L | $8.50 |
| 2/10 | 03/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J L Daskalovski | 1:51.5 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/10 | 26/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 18.7L | $18.00 |
| 8/10 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:51.7 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $23.00 |
| 1/4 | 03/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | A J Stapleford | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 23/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | A J Stapleford | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Seaton Grima
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr8) over 1740m after showing early pace at Riverina Paceway, beaten 35 m by La Cavalletta (2:01.80) in NR up to 70 on December 19 at $81. At his previous start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr5) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway was 8th-15.3m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 18 m by Vin Number (2:02.70) in NR up to 80 on November 28 at $13. In a new yard and could measure up.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 19/12/2025 | 21 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Shane Hallcroft | 1:52.7 | 8 |
| 35.8L | $81.00 |
| 1/3 | 05/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Shane Hallcroft | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 28/11/2025 | 19 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Shane Hallcroft | 1:53.5 | 5 |
| 18.9L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 09/11/2025 | 9 | NR up to 65 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | J F Stockton | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $4.60 |
| 4/9 | 31/10/2025 | 29 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Shane Hallcroft | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 02/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | B L Mcdonough | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |
| 3/10 | 25/09/2025 | 10 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | B L Mcdonough | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 12.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 5 m by Vinke B (1:52.60) in NR up to 80 on January 24 at $8. The run previous 6th (Sr1) over 1720m at Penrith, beaten 8 m by The Greek General (2:04.00) in NR 63 to 90 on January 15 at $7.50. Deserves another chance.
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 | 24/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.6 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $8.00 |
| 6/10 | 15/01/2026 | 22 | NR 63 to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $7.50 |
| 8/9 | 24/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 23.9L | $15.00 |
| 7/10 | 18/12/2025 | 69 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 10/10/2025 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:53.6 | 7 |
| 37.5L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 02/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $6.00 |
| 7/9 | 04/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, was well back in the run when 7th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, beaten 17 m by Yukon Be Serious (1:52.10) in 4-020yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on January 24 at $71. Before that was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr10) over 1609m at this track was 10th-19.9 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Watch Me React (1:54.20) in 3yo+ 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 on January 20 at $81. Finds a few better. Hard to have on those efforts.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 24/01/2026 | 4 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:52.1 | 9 |
| 17.3L | $71.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:54.2 | 10 |
| 18.4L | $81.00 |
| 6/10 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.4 | 10 |
| 17.0L | $5.00 |
| 9/9 | 06/01/2026 | 22 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.3 | 9 |
| 13.4L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/12/2025 | 7 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.9 | 9 |
| 15.8L | $8.50 |
| 10/10 | 08/12/2025 | 7 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.7 | 10 |
| 109.8L | $3.70 |
| 2/7 | 03/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 12.7L | $0.00 |