Menangle Race 6 - Bioworma Hondo Grattan Stakes (Listed Classic)
FERNCO NEL NZ (9) has won five of his last six starts, including last start over 1660m at Albion Park, scoring by 10 metres when sent out as the $1.15 favourite. Having his first start here and can make it a winning one. DOUBLE LOU (8) is looking for black-type success after scoring as the hot favourite when leading all of the way over 1609m at this track last time out. Looks hard to beat again. FINAL DEADLINE NZ (10) was an impressive winner all of way winner last start over 2138m at Albion Park, getting home by 12 metres to score a hat-trick. Ready to run another big race. SWEET ON LEXY (2) comes here following a third in a Group One event over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 metres. Ideally drawn and has top-three claims in a fresh-up state.

Driver: Bernie Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Resuming after four months off the scene. Finished off last campaign when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Double Lou at this track over 1609m in a 3yo G1 No NR CG on October 25 at $8.50. Strong prospects.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Bernie Hewitt | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Bernie Hewitt | 0 |
| 11.4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Bernie Hewitt | 1:49.9 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 18/10/2025 | 12 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:52.5 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 06/10/2025 | 8 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Eugowra | 2100m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $1.16 |
| 1/7 | 28/09/2025 | 4 | No NR | $6,940.00 | Eugowra | 2100m | Neutral | Bernie Hewitt | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 19.1L | $1.04 |
| 2/8 | 24/09/2025 | 42 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Bernie Hewitt | 1:53.7 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $3.10 |
| 1/4 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Bernie Hewitt | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 13/08/2025 | 25 | No NR | $14,890.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | Bernie Hewitt | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $1.55 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he solid effort when 2nd (Fr9) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was leading.3m 3WNC beaten a nose by Cynical (1:52.40) in 3yo No NR on November 29 at $2.90. Expected to go well.
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 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 19L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 29/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:52.4 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
| 2/9 | 22/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:51.1 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $1.25 |
| 1/10 | 08/11/2025 | 21 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:50.5 | 7 |
| 2.2L | $2.50 |
| 10/12 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 39.4L | $19.00 |
| 4/9 | 11/10/2025 | 21 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $2.60 |
| 1/10 | 20/09/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:54.4 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $1.90 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early pace at Melton beaten 5 m by Hesitate (1:58.90) in 4yo G3 No NR on February 14 at $4.60. Two runs back posted a big 4 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr7) at this track (1:51.40) beating Set Up in 3yo LR No NR CG on December 6 at $1.90 at the bell was leading 4.4m on the pegs. Will take a lot from that run; in the mix.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 14/02/2026 | 70 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Rickie Alchin | 1:51.2 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 8.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 06/12/2025 | 33 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:51.4 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $1.90 |
| 1/9 | 03/11/2025 | 16 | NR 53 to 60 | $10,000.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 20.1L | $1.15 |
| 1/6 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 18/10/2025 | 9 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:52.5 | 6 |
| 66.2L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 09/10/2025 | 6 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $1.18 |
| 1/10 | 03/10/2025 | 11 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 19.3L | $1.20 |

Driver: Blake Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 2nd (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 12 m by Double Lou (1:51.70) in NR up to 90 on February 14 at $4.40. Two runs back 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. Not keen.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 90 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:51.7 | 7 |
| 12.6L | $4.40 |
| 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 |

Driver: Amanda Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd (Fr4) over 2400m after showing early pace at Blayney, at the bell was 5th-7 beaten 8 m by Shez Sweet Louise (3:01.00) in NR up to 90 on February 15 at $3.20. Two runs back posted a big 4 m win when driven back in the field, (Fr8) held up early, at Bathurst (2:43.60) beating Betting Ranger in LR NR up to 70 on January 30 at $6 at the bell was 4th-3.59. Might find this a bit tough.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 15/02/2026 | 16 | NR up to 90 | $14,280.00 | Blayney | 2400m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 2:01.4 | 4 |
| 8.2L | $3.20 |
| 1/12 | 30/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 70 | $75,000.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:56.5 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/11 | 21/01/2026 | 133 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Isobel Ross | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Isobel Ross | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 29/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Isobel Ross | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 10/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $2.50 |
| 7/10 | 03/09/2025 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | Isobel Ross | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 29.6L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Isobel Ross | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $4.00 |

Driver: Bailey McDonough
Stats
Comments
Going well. Last start won by 12 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at this track (1:51.70) beating Sinaloa in NR up to 90 on February 14 at $1.45. Ticks all the right boxes and is a major player.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:51.7 | 5 |
| 12.6L | $1.45 |
| 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 |
| 1/8 | 13/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tom Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won by 10 m as favourite (Sr3) at Albion Park (1:54.00) beating Betterthan Popsy in 4yo+ B 5 NR 55 or better on February 7 at $1.15. Expected to feature 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 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:50.5 | 3 |
| 10.9L | $1.15 |
| 2/12 | 31/01/2026 | 49 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $1.18 |
| 1/4 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Pete Mcmullen | 0 |
| 14.8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 13/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:51.5 | 6 |
| 6.9L | $1.22 |
| 1/6 | 06/12/2025 | 28 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.10 |
| 1/10 | 08/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Pete Mcmullen | 1:49.3 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $1.60 |
| 1/8 | 01/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:53.8 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $1.30 |
| 1/7 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Pete Mcmullen | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Adam Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Comes here in the right form. Won by 12 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at Albion Park (2:32.90) beating My Ultimate Flynn in 4yo+ B 5 NR 55 or better on February 14 at $1.04. Two runs back won by 3 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr6) at Albion Park (1:54.50) beating Braventreacherous in 4yo No NR on January 24 at $1.55. Looks the one to beat again off the latest performance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $1.04 |
| 1/5 | 06/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Adam Sanderson | 0 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 24/01/2026 | 11 | No NR | $10,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Mitchell Cox | 1:51.0 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $1.55 |
| 1/7 | 13/01/2026 | 87 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $1.12 |
| 2/8 | 09/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Adam Sanderson | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | |
| 9/12 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:54.9 | 6 |
| 20.3L | $21.00 |
| 2/10 | 11/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:58.0 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $4.80 |
| 1/6 | 27/09/2025 | 11 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:52.6 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $6.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr5) over 1720m at Melton beaten 1.5 m by Hesitate (1:58.90) in 4yo G3 No NR on February 14 at $34. Two runs back 7th (Fr1) over 2080m after showing early speed at Cranbourne was 7th-12.9 at the bell, beaten 9 m by War Dan Buddy (2:28.20) in 4-5yo G3 No NR on January 31 at $11. Not keen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:51.2 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 31/01/2026 | 12 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/01/2026 | 6 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.15 |
| 1/11 | 13/01/2026 | 84 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:53.6 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $1.30 |
| 1/6 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/10 | 21/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $12,500.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.30 |
| 1/9 | 14/10/2025 | 135 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $1.85 |
| 2/5 | 02/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Stanley
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts at this course. Placed last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start was driven from back in the field when 2nd (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-2.77 beaten a nose by Perfect Stranger (1:50.50) in 4-020yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on February 7 at $2.70. Before that 3rd (Sr4) over 2240m at Melton, beaten a neck by Its Confidential (2:36.90) in 3yo G2 No NR CG on November 22 at $41. This looks a far sterner
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 07/02/2026 | 77 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:50.5 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/12 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:52.8 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/12 | 15/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:53.9 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $23.00 |
| 2/10 | 07/11/2025 | 41 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $2.00 |
| 1/4 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 27/09/2025 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.15 |
| 3/10 | 13/09/2025 | 21 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:54.5 | 9 |
| 3.7L | $4.40 |