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Menangle Race 1 - Success Stud Yearling Prep Pace

PERFECT STRANGER NZ (3) is racing in good form having won two of his last three starts including last time out when scoring here after leading early and then handing up to race in behind the pace. Should find the front easily enough from his good draw and looks well placed to go back-to-back. OHOKA COBRA NZ (8) is an ex NZ trained runner who has won three of 20 starts. He won both of his last two starts and looks well placed to record another victory. DEMON BLUE NZ (9) was racing in good form having won two of his last four starts but could only finish sixth of 10 at Cranbourne after leading early and then trailing. Worth another chance. MIKE ROSS NZ (5) last appeared when finishing sixth of 10 over 1609m, capping off a good prep that saw him salute on five occasions. Fresh-up is well worth including in exotic bets.

Race Time:7:19 AM

Saturday, February 21, 2026

Track:Fast

Weather:Overcast

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Dance With Carmer (1)21713367x1

Trainer: Rodney Mercieca (Lowerr Belford)12 mths 38: 9-5-10

Driver: Joshua Gallagher

4 yo B H

Sire: A ROCKNROLL DANCE (USA)

Dam: CHRISTIANSHIP (AUS)

Stats

Career38: 9-5-10

LTS$99,256.00

BMR1:54.77

TS12: 1-1-4

Win %23.68%

Place %63.16%

Comments

Comes here in the right form. Ran on from midfield and won by a head (Fr2) at Newcastle (2:25.40) beating Beach Ball in NR 71 to 90 on February 6 at $17 at the bell was 4th-8.94. Two runs back was well back in the run when 7th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track was 10th-16.3m + at the bell, beaten 13 m by Double Lou (1:49.90) in 3yo G1 No NR CG on October 25 at $81. Prefer others on this occasion.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/10	06/02/2026	104	NR 71 to 90	$11,830.00	Newcastle	2030m	Fast	Joshua Gallagher	1:55.3	2	1. Dance With Carmer 2. Beach Ball NZ 3. Petes Said So NZ	0.2L	$17.00
2/6	21/01/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Maitland	1648m	Good	R J Mercieca		0	1. Rock Am Alyeska 2. Dance With Carmer 3. Rocknroll Clarry	2L	$0.00
7/10	25/10/2025	7	No NR	$150,000.00	Menangle	1609m	Neutral	J G Coney	1:49.9	9	1. Double Lou 2. Sinaloa 3. Sweet On Lexy	13.0L	$81.00
6/8	18/10/2025	8	No NR	$25,000.00	Menangle	1609m	Fast	Robert Morris	1:50.8	6	1. Double Lou 2. Jetter Son 3. Walter Warlock	11.9L	$9.00
3/7	10/10/2025	14	NR up to 80	$9,790.00	Newcastle	2030m	Fast	Joshua Gallagher	1:53.6	5	1. Kanena Provlima 2. Ravishing Sloy 3. Dance With Carmer	14.4L	$4.20
3/10	26/09/2025	7	No NR	$15,000.00	Newcastle	1609m	Neutral	Joshua Gallagher	1:51.2	2	1. Walter Warlock 2. Path To Greatness 3. Dance With Carmer	14.7L	$9.00
1/10	19/09/2025	6	NR 54 to 62	$9,790.00	Newcastle	2030m	Neutral	Joshua Gallagher	1:54.8	1	1. Dance With Carmer 2. Zen Master 3. Wamboyneinamerica	0.2L	$6.00
3/6	02/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m		R J Mercieca		0	1. The Fortunate Son 2. Always Be Chaps 3. Dance With Carmer	60.3L	$0.00

Catchafire Nz (2)1214491145

Trainer: Jason Grimson (Menangle Park)12 mths 23: 8-5-1

Driver: Jye Coney

4 yo B G

Sire: BETTOR'S DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: SABELLIAN (NZ)

Stats

Career23: 8-5-1

LTS$83,037.00

BMR1:50.70

TS7: 2-0-0

Win %34.78%

Place %60.87%

Comments

Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 6th-13.83 beaten 10 m by Perfect Stranger (1:50.50) in 4-020yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on February 7 at $4.80. Two runs back 4th (Sr4) over 2170m at Junee beaten 14 m by Kimcando (2:39.70) in NR up to 80 on January 24 at $2.60. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/9	07/02/2026	14	0W/20K Stakes	$20,400.00	Menangle	1609m	Fast	Jackson Painting	1:50.5	3	1. Perfect Stranger NZ 2. Coastal Drive 3. Sinabun	10.5L	$4.80
4/10	24/01/2026	23	NR up to 80	$18,360.00	Junee	2170m	Fast	Jackson Painting	1:58.4	4	1. Kimcando 2. Shez Sweet Louise NZ 3. Messerati	14.5L	$2.60
1/10	01/01/2026	12	NR up to 100	$18,360.00	Leeton	2582m	Fast	Jackson Painting	1:56.2	6	1. Catchafire NZ 2. Alta William 3. Crime Writer	4.4L	$3.90
1/10	20/12/2025	7	NR up to 80	$20,400.00	Menangle	1609m	Fast	C R Sutherland	1:51.6	6	1. Catchafire NZ 2. Ima Boxa 3. Itzmineontheline	2.2L	$3.10
9/10	13/12/2025	14	NR up to 80	$20,400.00	Menangle	1609m	W	Brad Hewitt	1:51.7	9	1. Cash And Bling 2. Set Up 3. Guilty Party	18.4L	$3.70
4/9	29/11/2025	14	No NR	$20,400.00	Menangle	1609m	Fast	Jackson Painting	1:52.4	6	1. Cynical 2. Our Sweet Delight 3. Tenminutes	2.2L	$5.00
1/6	16/09/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Leeton	1758m	Good	Jackson Painting		0	1. Catchafire NZ 2. Shouldbetwobytwo 3. Sugar Coat Me NZ	14.3L	$0.00

Perfect Stranger Nz (3)1931x46121

Trainer: Dean Atkinson (Bungonia)12 mths 14: 6-2-1

Driver: Brad Hewitt

4 yo B G

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: HU HU (NZ)

Stats

Career14: 6-2-1

LTS$44,760.00

BMR1:50.52

TS5: 1-1-1

Win %42.86%

Place %64.29%

Comments

Last start won by a nose after showing early speed, (Fr2) held up early, at this track (1:50.50) beating Coastal Drive in 4-020yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on February 7 at $6 at the bell was 3rd-5.39. Will be about the money again.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/9	07/02/2026	7	0W/20K Stakes	$20,400.00	Menangle	1609m	Fast	Brad Hewitt	1:50.5	2	1. Perfect Stranger NZ 2. Coastal Drive 3. Sinabun	0.1L	$6.00
2/10	31/01/2026	10	0W/20K Stakes	$20,400.00	Menangle	1609m	Fast	Brad Hewitt	1:52.6	2	1. Sinaloa 2. Perfect Stranger NZ 3. Mcwizard	2.1L	$2.60
1/8	21/01/2026	11	NR up to 90	$11,830.00	Bathurst	1730m	Fast	Cameron Hart	1:53.9	4	1. Perfect Stranger NZ 2. Grayson Red 3. Pas De Cheval	0.2L	$1.50
6/8	10/01/2026	7	1W/20K Stakes	$20,400.00	Menangle	1609m	Fast	Cameron Hart	1:51.1	6	1. Demon Blue NZ 2. Whilemena Rita 3. Raging Whitebait NZ	10.7L	$3.10
4/10	03/01/2026	109	NR up to 65	$9,790.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Robert Morris	1:51.5	2	1. Huxton NZ 2. One For The Rodi 3. Arnies Army NZ	10.0L	$3.20
1/7	10/12/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Cameron Hart		0	1. Perfect Stranger NZ 2. Jay Ok 3. Ideal Marquess	3.6L	$0.00
1/9	16/09/2025	29	NR up to 53	$9,790.00	Goulburn	2240m	Neutral	B L Mcdonough	1:57.4	3	1. Perfect Stranger NZ 2. Sky City NZ 3. Whereishe	31.4L	$1.60
4/7	25/06/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	M J Atkinson		0	1. Shes A Warrawee 2. Jackson Town 3. Nick Of Time NZ	5.3L	$0.00

Mike Ross Nz (5)183112726x

Trainer: Amanda Turnbull (The Lagoon)12 mths 27: 6-2-4

Driver: Amanda Turnbull

4 yo B G

Sire: BETTOR'S DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: BIG LUCY (AUS)

Stats

Career27: 6-2-4

LTS$52,714.00

BMR1:56.40

TS5: 0-2-0

Win %22.22%

Place %44.44%

Comments

First up. At the last run he 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track was 9th-26.8m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 15 m by Dougs Flame (1:50.70) in 4-020yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on October 20 at $2. Rates highly on form from last prep.

Last Starts 4 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/8	16/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Bathurst	1730m	Good	Amanda Turnbull		0	1. Ripp 2. Sweet On Lexy 3. Mike Ross NZ	26.9L	$0.00
1/7	09/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Bathurst	1730m	Good	Amanda Turnbull		0	1. Mike Ross NZ 2. Saint Veran 3. Man Mountain	1.3L	$0.00
6/10	20/10/2025	16	0W/20K Stakes	$10,000.00	Menangle	1609m	Neutral	Amanda Turnbull	1:50.7	8	1. Dougs Flame 2. Sunset Stride 3. Maurlen Boy	15.4L	$2.00
2/9	04/10/2025	14	NR up to 80	$20,400.00	Menangle	1609m	Neutral	Amanda Turnbull	1:51.3	7	1. Miki Cohen NZ 2. Mike Ross NZ 3. Maurlen Boy	0.3L	$12.00
7/10	20/09/2025	7	No NR	$30,600.00	Menangle	2300m	Neutral	Amanda Turnbull	1:54.4	5	1. Our Sweet Delight 2. Red Sapphire 3. Classic Elegance NZ	12.2L	$21.00
2/10	13/09/2025	10	NR up to 75	$20,400.00	Menangle	2300m	Neutral	Amanda Turnbull	1:54.5	6	1. Miki Cohen NZ 2. Mike Ross NZ 3. Coastal Drive	0.3L	$12.00
1/10	03/09/2025	14	NR up to 57	$9,790.00	Bathurst	2260m	Neutral	Amanda Turnbull	1:56.4	1	1. Mike Ross NZ 2. Terryrama 3. Teddy Feels Good	0.2L	$1.80
1/10	20/08/2025	7	NR up to 53	$9,790.00	Bathurst	2260m	Neutral	Amanda Turnbull	1:58.9	5	1. Mike Ross NZ 2. Delightful Star NZ 3. Duffy Hollow NZ	1.6L	$1.04
2/8	30/06/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bathurst	1730m	Good	Amanda Turnbull		0	1. Rock Steady 2. Mike Ross NZ 3. Tapaganoosh	8.9L	$0.00

Harleequin (6)112261151x

Trainer: Bailey Mcdonough (Menangle Park)12 mths 36: 9-10-1

Driver: Sofia Arvidsson

4 yo BR M

Sire: BETTING LINE (USA)

Dam: WHA HAE (AUS)

Stats

Career36: 9-10-1

LTS$82,348.00

BMR1:54.90

TS11: 0-1-1

Win %25.00%

Place %55.56%

Comments

Resuming after nine weeks off the scene. Finished off last preparation recording on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at Penrith (2:03.00) beating Port Au Prince in NR up to 80 on December 18 at $3 at the bell was 3rd-3.9m on the pegs. Previous preparation first-up posted a big 10 m win as favourite (Fr5) at Penrith (2:36.70) beating Blisses Best in NR up to 47 on September 11 at $2.70. Big chance while fresh.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/10	11/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	B L Mcdonough		0	1. New Shuffle 2. Bold Medley Jujon NZ 3. Petes Crunch Time	10.6L	$0.00
1/10	18/12/2025	12	NR up to 80	$9,790.00	Penrith	1720m	Fast	B L Mcdonough	1:55.1	2	1. Harleequin 2. Port Au Prince NZ 3. Gipsy Princess	0.1L	$3.00
5/7	06/12/2025	16	NR up to 75	$20,400.00	Menangle	1609m	Fast	B L Mcdonough	1:51.1	6	1. Alfnalma 2. Goodtime Libby 3. Fay Irene	18.5L	$12.00
1/10	20/11/2025	14	NR up to 58	$9,790.00	Penrith	1720m	Neutral	J G Coney	1:56.2	3	1. Harleequin 2. Constantina 3. Dynamites Best	1.1L	$1.40
1/10	06/11/2025	10	NR up to 55	$9,790.00	Penrith	1720m	Neutral	J G Coney	1:56.5	2	1. Harleequin 2. Delightfully Sweet 3. Betting Star	17.4L	$1.75
6/9	27/10/2025	19	NR up to 65	$10,000.00	Menangle	1609m	Neutral	J B Meikle	1:54.9	3	1. Princess Mickayla 2. Sweet Mama NZ 3. Ideal In Dreams	9.7L	$8.00
2/10	08/10/2025	13	NR up to 57	$9,790.00	Bathurst	1730m	Fast	B L Mcdonough	1:53.7	1	1. Evelyns Dragon 2. Harleequin 3. Flash Azarat	10.4L	$3.20
6/9	27/08/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	J B Meikle		0	1. Keayang Blue Jeans 2. Major Jarod 3. D J Rock NZ	29.1L	$0.00

New Shuffle (7)116231633x

Trainer: David Aiken (Menangle Park)12 mths 19: 5-2-5

Driver: Will Rixon

4 yo B G

Sire: AMERICAN IDEAL (USA)

Dam: STARBURST GIRL (AUS)

Stats

Career19: 5-2-5

LTS$53,500.00

BMR1:54.76

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %26.32%

Place %63.16%

Comments

Returns from the paddock. Previously first up posted a big 4 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at Cranbourne (2:32.30) beating Royal Appointment in 0W/15 0K stake on September 21 at $1.15. Has won when fresh before a looks tough to beat.

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	11/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Robert Morris		0	1. New Shuffle 2. Bold Medley Jujon NZ 3. Petes Crunch Time	2.9L	$0.00
1/3	03/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	James Herbertson		0	1. New Shuffle 2. Tango Tara NZ 3. Ruff Nut	0.2L	$0.00
3/12	13/12/2025	8	No NR	$100,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:53.6	4	1. Captain Perfect 2. Viney 3. New Shuffle	6.8L	$12.00
3/8	05/12/2025	13	No NR	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:56.1	2	1. Captain Perfect 2. Viney 3. New Shuffle	4.9L	$5.00
6/12	22/11/2025	7	No NR	$100,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:52.8	5	1. Its Confidential 2. Forty Love 3. Coastal Drive	4.6L	$9.50
1/12	15/11/2025	8	No NR	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:54.8	1	1. New Shuffle 2. Its Confidential 3. Forty Love	1.5L	$1.75
3/10	07/11/2025	14	No NR	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Fast	James Herbertson	1:55.6	6	1. Sao Paulo Simba 2. Coastal Drive 3. New Shuffle	4.8L	$10.00
2/8	24/10/2025	13	NR 56 to 64	$7,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:52.1	5	1. Viney 2. New Shuffle 3. Always The Showman	9.3L	$1.55

Ohoka Cobra Nz (8)24x5324311

Trainer: Bailey Mcdonough (Menangle Park)12 mths 20: 3-4-5

Driver: Bailey McDonough

4 yo BR H

Sire: BETTOR'S DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: IDOLISE (NZ)

Stats

Career20: 3-4-5

LTS$39,256.00

BMR1:59.70

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %15.00%

Place %60.00%

Comments

Coming off seven-and-a-half weeks break. Won in New Zealand last start posted a big 3.5 m win as favourite (Fr2) at Motukarara Raceway (2:30.90) beating Classie Linc in 3yo+ on December 29 at $3.20 at the bell was 4th-5.5m on the pegs. Sure to go well.

Last Starts 53 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/13	29/12/2025	15	$11,160.00	Motukarara Raceway	2000m	Good	Blair Orange	2:01.4	2	1. Ohoka Cobra NZ 2. Classie Linc NZ 3. Take The Miki NZ	3.5L	$3.20
1/13	14/12/2025	9	$11,160.00	Rangiora	1950m	Good	Blair Orange	2:02.6	4	1. Ohoka Cobra NZ 2. Lavra Rose NZ 3. Topaz NZ	0.8L	$3.70
3/9	05/12/2025	7	$14,130.00	Addington	1980m	Fast	Blair Orange	1:57.4	3	1. Caloriefree NZ 2. Ultimate Seisation NZ 3. Ohoka Cobra NZ	3.5L	$2.50
4/9	28/11/2025	15	$14,130.00	Addington	1980m	Fast	Blair Orange	1:56.6	5	1. Eun Sogno NZ 2. Sonofamistery NZ 3. Nothing But You NZ	26.5L	$18.20
2/13	13/11/2025	11	$15,170.00	Ashburton Raceway	1700m	SS	Blair Orange	1:56.6	7	1. Justyouwait NZ 2. Ohoka Cobra NZ 3. Okiwi Bay NZ	7.3L	$3.50
3/10	02/11/2025	9	$13,160.00	Kaikoura	1900m	Neutral	Blair Orange	1:56.3	5	1. Scrunch NZ 2. Spirit Downunder NZ 3. Ohoka Cobra NZ	6.5L	$3.70

Demon Blue Nz (9)x436551136

Trainer: Jason Grimson (Menangle Park)12 mths 32: 6-5-5

Driver: Jack Callaghan

4 yo B G

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: FLYING MRS WILLIAMS (NZ)

Stats

Career32: 6-5-5

LTS$114,680.00

BMR1:51.10

TS2: 1-0-1

Win %18.75%

Place %50.00%

Comments

Last start surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr3) over 2080m after showing early pace at Cranbourne was 3rd-4.3 at the bell, beaten 6 m by War Dan Buddy (2:28.20) in 4-5yo G3 No NR on January 31 at $6. Two runs back 3rd (Fr10) over 1609m at this track beaten 18 m by Captains Mistress (1:52.90) in No NR on January 17 at $41. Rates well as an each-way chance.

Last Starts 20 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/10	31/01/2026	14	No NR	$50,000.00	Cranbourne	2080m	Neutral	Cameron Hart	1:54.7	3	1. War Dan Buddy 2. My Ultimate Barney 3. Forty Love	6.2L	$6.00
3/10	17/01/2026	7	No NR	$30,600.00	Menangle	1609m	W	George Lee	1:52.9	10	1. Captains Mistress NZ 2. Still Rollin NZ 3. Demon Blue NZ	18.6L	$41.00
1/8	10/01/2026	15	1W/20K Stakes	$20,400.00	Menangle	1609m	Fast	Jack Callaghan	1:51.1	7	1. Demon Blue NZ 2. Whilemena Rita 3. Raging Whitebait NZ	0.3L	$6.50
1/8	26/12/2025	13	NR up to 65	$9,790.00	Bathurst	1730m	Fast	Cameron Hart	1:55.7	7	1. Demon Blue NZ 2. Seven Tee Two 3. Flash Azarat	3.8L	$1.50
5/10	13/12/2025	7	NR 60 to 75	$22,410.00	Albion Park	2138m	Neutral	Trista Dixon	1:55.9	3	1. Braventreacherous 2. Risk Taker 3. Mister Reactor	16.4L	$3.00
5/6	06/12/2025	11	No NR	$21,380.00	Albion Park	2138m	Neutral	Grant Dixon	1:55.2	6	1. Fernco Nel NZ 2. Basilisk Bob 3. Withdistinction	17.9L	$51.00
3/4	30/09/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Albion Park	1660m	Good	Grant Dixon		0	1. Coastal Babe NZ 2. The Vicar Of Dibley NZ 3. Demon Blue NZ	17.6L	$0.00
4/6	17/06/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Albion Park	1660m	Good	Grant Dixon		0	1. Sweet Agenda 2. Megs Boy NZ 3. Manila Playboy	4.7L	$0.00