Menangle Race 5 - Ultra Air Pace
DOUBLE LOU (5) led from wider for a resuming win at this circuit and distance and was good again when a 1.3m third to an in-form rival last week. Has built an impressive record and races well third-up so can return to the winners' list. There was plenty to like about the resuming win of SINALOA (8) who came from one spot wider and covered ground but was too good by more than 2m at this circuit and distance. That was his first outing since his second to DOUBLE LOU in the Breeders Challenge Final last October. Fitter and could go through his grades this time in. DOUGS FLAME (2) looks close to a win having finished runner-up in his last three starts here, coming from wider to beat DOUBLE LOU home when missing narrowly last time. OOGA CHAKA (4) deserves respect having produced two nice efforts since coming from wider for a win at this circuit and distance. A class drop and the ace draw gives OUR VINCENT CAN GOGH NZ (1) every chance to show more.

Driver: Harrison Ross
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 11 m by Craftmans Charlie (1:50.70) in NR up to 105 on January 31 at $10. At his previous start was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr9) over 2300m at this track, beaten 35 m by Huta (2:42.80) in NR up to 95 on January 24 at $17. The ace draw and a class drop could spark improvement.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 105 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:50.7 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $10.00 |
| 10/10 | 24/01/2026 | 42 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:53.9 | 9 |
| 32.9L | $17.00 |
| 10/10 | 13/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Seaton Grima | 1:50.7 | 9 |
| 23.9L | $6.50 |
| 10/10 | 06/12/2025 | 21 | NR up to 105 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:48.7 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $51.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 105 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:52.7 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 08/11/2025 | 21 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:50.5 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $4.80 |
| 2/4 | 17/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J R Kershaw | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 21/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J P McCarthy | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Rixon
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow second behind Still Rollin at this track over 1609m NR up to 90 last start. Before that was beaten 3 metres second again at this track over 2300m in NR up to 95 on January 24. Bursting to win another one and is aided by a low draw.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:50.8 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.80 |
| 2/10 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 10/01/2026 | 21 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:49.4 | 4 |
| 9.9L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:51.4 | 6 |
| 4.2L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 13/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | J G Coney | 1:51.9 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:54.1 | 6 |
| 18.7L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 04/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 7.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Georgia Hayward | 0 |
| 27.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Klayton Bigeni
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr3) over 1609m at Newcastle, at the bell was 10th-19.48 beaten 18 m by Saint Crusader (1:52.30) in No NR on January 28 at $6. At the start before was well back in the run when 9th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 35 m by Rakero Rocket (1:47.30) in No NR on January 10 at $81. Could threaten from a decent gate.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 2525m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 28/01/2026 | 18 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:52.3 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $6.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/01/2026 | 8 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:47.3 | 6 |
| 36.2L | $81.00 |
| 7/12 | 02/01/2026 | 6 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Goulburn | 2240m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 45.2L | $71.00 |
| 2/10 | 27/12/2025 | 35 | No NR | $12,240.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.70 |
| 4/10 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:53.4 | 1 |
| 11.9L | $19.00 |
| 5/10 | 15/11/2025 | 5 | NR up to 90 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:54.3 | 8 |
| 20.7L | $9.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wes Komorowski
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 1609m NR up to 80 on January 17. Last time out was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 6th-11.06 beaten 2.5 m by Still Rollin (1:50.60) in NR up to 95 on February 7 at $16. One of the likely contenders.
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 | 07/02/2026 | 15 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:50.6 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $16.00 |
| 2/10 | 23/01/2026 | 6 | No NR | $15,300.00 | Tamworth | 2360m | Dead | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:52.2 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $2.80 |
| 2/9 | 10/01/2026 | 21 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Wesley Komorowski | 1:51.7 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Wesley Komorowski | 1:51.7 | 5 |
| 12.2L | $4.20 |
| 4/10 | 13/12/2025 | 5 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Wesley Komorowski | 1:51.7 | 5 |
| 12.9L | $6.50 |
| 1/2 | 29/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Wesley Komorowski | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 12/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | W A Komorowski | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bailey McDonough
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when third at this track on February 7. Proved too good the start before at this track on January 24. Strong claims.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:50.6 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.90 |
| 1/10 | 24/01/2026 | 91 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:52.4 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $1.25 |
| 6/8 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 19.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B L Mcdonough | 1:49.9 | 6 |
| 5.2L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 18/10/2025 | 11 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:50.8 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $4.20 |
| 2/7 | 07/10/2025 | 15 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:50.3 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.40 |
| 3/9 | 22/09/2025 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B L Mcdonough | 1:52.1 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $2.70 |
| 1/8 | 13/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr7) over 2030m at Newcastle was 9th-16.9 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Dance With Carmer (2:25.40) in NR 71 to 90 on February 6 at $18. Two runs back won by a head after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Newcastle (1:52.30) beating Hay There Joe in No NR on January 28 at $5.50 at the bell was leading 2.29. Might need easier.
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 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | NR 71 to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:55.3 | 7 |
| 7.7L | $18.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/01/2026 | 13 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:52.3 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 15/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:53.8 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/10 | 09/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:53.1 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $3.30 |
| 3/10 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | NR 72 to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/10 | 27/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $12,240.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 18/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | K A Mcdeed | 0 |
| 19L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
In good form recently. Last start won by 2 m when driven back in the field, (Fr8) held up early, at this track (1:52.60) beating Perfect Stranger in 4-020yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on January 31 at $4.80. Expected to measure up again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 31/01/2026 | 98 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:52.6 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $4.80 |
| 3/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:49.9 | 8 |
| 5.2L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/10/2025 | 11 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:52.5 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/10/2025 | 15 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:50.2 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $4.60 |
| 5/9 | 22/09/2025 | 7 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:52.1 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $3.50 |
| 6/10 | 15/09/2025 | 16 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:51.1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.45 |

Driver: Brad Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 1609m NR up to 80 on January 17. Last time out surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr8) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track was 3rd-4.22 at the bell, beaten 2 m by Still Rollin (1:50.60) in NR up to 95 on February 7 at $34. Ticking along well so can feature 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 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:50.6 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/10 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 7.4L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Scott Hewitt | 1:56.8 | 7 |
| 1.1L | $3.20 |
| 5/9 | 10/01/2026 | 15 | 1W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:49.7 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:51.4 | 9 |
| 1.9L | $41.00 |
| 3/5 | 04/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Scott Hewitt | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 20/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Scott Hewitt | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr10) over 1609m at this track was 10th-18.77 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Still Rollin (1:50.60) in NR up to 95 on February 7 at $81. Two runs back was well back in the run when 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 7 m by Still Rollin (1:50.80) in NR up to 90 on January 31 at $26. Not easy from this draw.
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 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:50.6 | 10 |
| 9.4L | $81.00 |
| 4/10 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:50.8 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:51.7 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Robert Morris | 1:52.4 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:51.7 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | NR 72 to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.7 | 6 |
| 17.7L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Vaughan Duncan | 0 |
| 39.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 28/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |