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.

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
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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 |
| 0.2L | $17.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | R J Mercieca | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:49.9 | 9 |
| 13.0L | $81.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/10/2025 | 8 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:50.8 | 6 |
| 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 |
| 14.4L | $4.20 |
| 3/10 | 26/09/2025 | 7 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.2 | 2 |
| 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 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 02/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | R J Mercieca | 0 |
| 60.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 18.4L | $3.70 |
| 4/9 | 29/11/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:52.4 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 16/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Jackson Painting | 0 |
| 14.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Hewitt
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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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 10.0L | $3.20 |
| 1/7 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 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 |
| 31.4L | $1.60 |
| 4/7 | 25/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | M J Atkinson | 0 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Amanda Turnbull
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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 |
| 26.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Amanda Turnbull | 0 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 0.3L | $12.00 |
| 7/10 | 20/09/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Amanda Turnbull | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 1.6L | $1.04 |
| 2/8 | 30/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Amanda Turnbull | 0 |
| 8.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sofia Arvidsson
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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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 1.1L | $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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 10.4L | $3.20 |
| 6/9 | 27/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J B Meikle | 0 |
| 29.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
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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 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/12 | 13/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.6 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/12/2025 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $5.00 |
| 6/12 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:52.8 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $9.50 |
| 1/12 | 15/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.75 |
| 3/10 | 07/11/2025 | 14 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | James Herbertson | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 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 |
| 9.3L | $1.55 |

Driver: Bailey McDonough
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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 | Class | 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 |
| 3.5L | $3.20 | |
| 1/13 | 14/12/2025 | 9 | $11,160.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Good | Blair Orange | 2:02.6 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.70 | |
| 3/9 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | $14,130.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | Blair Orange | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.50 | |
| 4/9 | 28/11/2025 | 15 | $14,130.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | Blair Orange | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 26.5L | $18.20 | |
| 2/13 | 13/11/2025 | 11 | $15,170.00 | Ashburton Raceway | 1700m | SS | Blair Orange | 1:56.6 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $3.50 | |
| 3/10 | 02/11/2025 | 9 | $13,160.00 | Kaikoura | 1900m | Neutral | Blair Orange | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $3.70 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
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 |
| 6.2L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | George Lee | 1:52.9 | 10 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 17.9L | $51.00 |
| 3/4 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 17.6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 |