Menangle Race 7 - Club Menangle Simpson Memorial (Listed Classic)
SOHO TRUMP (2) ended his juvenile season with G2 Vicbred final win at Melton in November where he led from a few spots wider, taking his record to three from four. Has won both previous fresh attempts and should be ready to go off two trial wins. Scored the only time he raced here and has the speed to take advantage of the draw. Unbeaten colt HOLLYWOOD STRIP (6) makes his first appearance since stretching his winning streak to five with a Group 1 Breeders Challenge Final victory at this circuit and distance. Has some speed drawn inside him but a trial win suggests he is back in good order. SHOWMETHETANLINES NZ (9) came from this barrier to win at Newcastle last start and also drew wide when easily winning the Tatlow Stakes here in November. Strong record at this distance and is on the up. ZEUS LIGHTNING NZ (7) is a talented Kiwi who has been Group 1 placed. Chased SOHO TRUMP home at the trials. Could measure up. SOHO PARK AVENUE (4) was consistent last time in and draws to be competitive.

Driver: Michael Stanley
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Returns from the paddock. Previously first up won by 7 m when quickly away, (Fr3) at Bendigo (2:36.60) beating Soho Washington in 2yo No NR CG on November 5 at $4. Last seen winning a G2 at Melton in November. Trialling well and has the speed to take advantage of the draw.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/12 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $2.00 |
| 4/12 | 15/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/10 | 05/11/2025 | 267 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/6 | 11/02/2025 | - | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $1.24 |

Driver: David Hewitt
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Comments
Returns from the paddock. Previously first up posted a big 7 m win as favourite (Sr2) at Bathurst (2:04.20) beating Berocca Bernie in 2yo No NR CG on September 17 at $1.10. Unbeaten fresh so must respect from the good draw.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | David Hewitt | 0 |
| 22L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | David Hewitt | 1:50.6 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $7.50 |
| 2/10 | 11/10/2025 | 24 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:52.7 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $1.40 |
| 1/10 | 17/09/2025 | 172 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Brad Hewitt | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $1.10 |
| 3/4 | 04/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Harrison Ross | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 29/03/2025 | 8 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | David Hewitt | 1:54.8 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/03/2025 | - | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Brad Hewitt | 1:53.7 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $7.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
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Comments
Returns after 12 weeks in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when beaten by 4 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Soho Trump at Melton over 2240m in a 2yo G2 No NR CG on November 22 at $3.20. Decent effort last start. Consistent last time in and draws to be competitive.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 8.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J B Meikle | 0 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/12 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $3.20 |
| 2/11 | 15/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $1.30 |
| 1/10 | 05/11/2025 | 18 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $1.90 |
| 1/9 | 18/10/2025 | 22 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $4.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/09/2025 | 18 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $1.04 |
| 1/8 | 08/09/2025 | 58 | 2 WINs | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:52.8 | 6 |
| 8.4L | $1.25 |

Driver: Blake Fitzpatrick
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Comments
Last start 2nd (Fr6) over 1710m at Goulburn, at the bell was 3rd-10.8 beaten a head by Frizza (2:01.40) in 3yo NBT1WTS on February 1 at $1.70. Two runs back was well back in the run when 5th (Fr10) over 1609m at this track, beaten 10 m by Hollywood Strip (1:50.60) in 2yo G1 No NR CG on October 25 at $23. This looks a stern test.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 01/02/2026 | 99 | NBT1WTS | $11,830.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:54.2 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $1.70 |
| 5/7 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 40.9L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:50.6 | 10 |
| 10.3L | $23.00 |
| 3/10 | 11/10/2025 | 12 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:52.7 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 29/09/2025 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:51.8 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/10 | 15/09/2025 | 11 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:50.0 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 04/09/2025 | 19 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $1.75 |

Driver: Brad Hewitt
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Comments
Returns from the paddock. Previously first up won by 16 m as favourite (Fr1) at Riverina Paceway (2:03.40) beating One More Reason in 2yo 0-1 WIN on August 1 at $1.18. Last seen winning a G1 here in October. Unbeaten colt who is big on talent and could pick up where he left off.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Brad Hewitt | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Brad Hewitt | 1:50.6 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.12 |
| 1/9 | 11/10/2025 | 26 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:50.7 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $1.06 |
| 1/10 | 15/09/2025 | 30 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Brad Hewitt | 1:50.0 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $1.08 |
| 1/4 | 04/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Brad Hewitt | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 16/08/2025 | 15 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Brad Hewitt | 1:51.2 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $1.45 |
| 1/10 | 01/08/2025 | - | 0-1 WIN | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 16.6L | $1.18 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
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Comments
Returns from the paddock. Previously first up won by 8 m (Fr6) at Addington (2:24.10) beating Lizzie Borden in 2yo on August 1 at $4.80. Group 1 placed Kiwi who could make his presence felt.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 23/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Adam Sanderson | 0 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 | |
| 5/13 | 11/11/2025 | 15 | $161,400.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | Blair Orange | 1:53.7 | 7 |
| 5.9L | $13.30 | |
| 3/13 | 27/10/2025 | 17 | $26,320.00 | Ashburton Raceway | 1700m | Neutral | Blair Orange | 1:53.2 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $2.10 | |
| 3/13 | 10/10/2025 | 21 | $175,440.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | Blair Orange | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $3.80 | |
| 2/8 | 19/09/2025 | 21 | $23,650.00 | Addington | 1980m | Neutral | Blair Orange | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $3.30 | |
| 3/7 | 29/08/2025 | 28 | $11,720.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | Olivia Thornley | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 5.7L | $2.80 | |
| 1/6 | 01/08/2025 | - | $11,500.00 | Addington | 1980m | Neutral | Olivia Thornley | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 8.4L | $4.80 |

Driver: Chris Geary
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Comments
Resumes. Finished off last campaign when beaten by 4.5 m finishing fourth behind Soho Trump at Melton over 2240m in a 2yo G2 No NR CG on November 22 at $7. Previous preparation first-up came from midfield and won by 30 m as favourite (Sr2) at Penrith (2:04.90) beating Eye Can Ear Amour in 2yo NR up to 55 on August 28 at $1.35. Worth including first up.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/12 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $7.00 |
| 1/11 | 15/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $10.00 |
| 2/10 | 05/11/2025 | 18 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 18/10/2025 | 16 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:54.3 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $4.60 |
| 1/9 | 02/10/2025 | 35 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 16.3L | $1.05 |
| 1/10 | 28/08/2025 | - | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 30.8L | $1.35 |

Driver: Bailey McDonough
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Comments
Going well. Last start won by 1.75 m as favourite (Fr8) at Newcastle (1:52.40) beating Fake Friends in 3yo NR up to 60 on January 28 at $1.22 at the bell was leading 0.43. Promising and has overcome wide draws to win here before.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 28/01/2026 | 44 | NR up to 60 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:52.4 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $1.22 |
| 1/6 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 24.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 15/12/2025 | 16 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:52.2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $1.04 |
| 1/10 | 29/11/2025 | 154 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:51.5 | 9 |
| 17.4L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 19/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 28/06/2025 | 112 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/10 | 08/03/2025 | 36 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:52.2 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $1.60 |
| 1/6 | 31/01/2025 | - | $12,200.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | Craig Ferguson | 1:59.1 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $1.30 |

Driver: Robert Morris
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Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr7) over 1609m after being wide early at Newcastle was 2nd-0.43 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Showmethetanlines (1:52.40) in 3yo NR up to 60 on January 28 at $5.50. Two runs back won by a head when quickly away, (Fr3) at this track (1:55.90) beating Benjamin in 3yo 1WTS on January 17 at $4.20. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 28/01/2026 | 11 | NR up to 60 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.4 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 17/01/2026 | 2 | 1WTS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Robert Morris | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $4.20 |
| 1/9 | 15/01/2026 | 9 | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $1.45 |
| 2/8 | 06/01/2026 | 17 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.4 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 20/12/2025 | 15 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $3.70 |
| 1/7 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $14,280.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.0 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $19.00 |
| 3/6 | 19/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 9.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anthony Frisby
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Comments
Has been racing well this preparation and showed plenty of improvement following January 24 run. Just managed to hang on and win won by a head after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Goulburn (2:01.40) beating Nocturnal in 3yo NBT1WTS on February 1 at $4.60 at the bell was leading 6.4. This race will be harder than that win. Needs to go to another level.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 01/02/2026 | 8 | NBT1WTS | $11,830.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Anthony Frisby | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $4.60 |
| 0/10 | 24/01/2026 | 43 | NMT2WTS | $11,830.00 | Junee | 1760m | Fast | Anthony Frisby | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 99.0L | $1.25 |
| 1/5 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Anthony Frisby | 0 |
| 17.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Anthony Frisby | 0 |
| 8.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 12/12/2025 | 258 | 0-1 WIN | $12,240.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Anthony Frisby | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 27.5L | $1.40 |
| 7/10 | 29/03/2025 | 8 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Anthony Frisby | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 14.0L | $41.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/03/2025 | 13 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Anthony Frisby | 1:55.4 | 7 |
| 9.4L | $10.00 |
| 8/10 | 08/03/2025 | 10 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Anthony Frisby | 1:52.2 | 5 |
| 20.1L | $12.00 |