Menangle Race 9 - The Thrill Of Winning With Apg Pace
MIKI COHEN NZ (8) had to work last start so was far from disgraced in finishing midfield. Won at this circuit and distance two starts back. Interesting to see what unfolds from the wide draw but with even luck he can get the job done. MIKI BE GOOD (10) beat some smart rivals in winning a Regional Championships Fast Pass race last start at Albury. Draws widest but is good enough to overcome that. FIRE FOX NZ (2) hasn't been far away of late and gets his best draw for some time. That could see him back in the winners' list. BALTUSROL (7) is up in grade but should strip fitter and is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by a nose when resuming at this circuit and distance.

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, was well back in the run when 9th (Fr4) over 1609m at Newcastle beaten 21 m by I Break The Line (1:51.90) in NR 72 to 80 on February 13 at $51. Before that 10th (Fr6) over 2030m after showing early pace at Newcastle, beaten 65 m by Dance With Carmer (2:25.40) in NR 71 to 90 on February 6 at $81. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | NR 72 to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J L Daskalovski | 1:51.9 | 4 |
| 21.3L | $51.00 |
| 10/10 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | NR 71 to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:55.3 | 6 |
| 65.3L | $81.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/01/2026 | 25 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:52.3 | 6 |
| 18.8L | $81.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/01/2026 | 15 | NR 72 to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Aaron Garaty | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $151.00 |
| 10/10 | 19/12/2025 | 126 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 2044m | Neutral | Aaron Garaty | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 57.7L | $51.00 |
| 2/5 | 28/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Aaron Garaty | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 15/08/2025 | 13 | NR 57 to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 67.4L | $4.60 |
| 4/4 | 06/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 9.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bailey McDonough
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1720m at Penrith, at the bell was 6th-11.51 beaten 8 m by Lochinvar Jag (2:02.50) in NR up to 90 on February 19 at $6. Before that, 4th (Sr1) over 1720m at Penrith was 5th-9.24 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by King Tiger (2:02.80) in NR up to 80 on February 12 at $9. Draws for a strong showing.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:54.6 | 4 |
| 8.2L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/02/2026 | 5 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $9.00 |
| 7/9 | 07/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:51.0 | 9 |
| 8.1L | $101.00 |
| 7/7 | 03/02/2026 | 5 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:52.7 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 29/01/2026 | 26 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
| 8/10 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | NR 72 to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.7 | 8 |
| 21.1L | $16.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 22/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | S M Grima | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 11 m by Raging Whitebait (1:53.00) in NR up to 80 on February 21 at $19. At the run before solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr6) over 1720m at Penrith was 8th-14.84 at the bell, beaten 3 m by King Tiger (2:02.80) in NR up to 80 on February 12 at $81. Can feature in the finish.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 21/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:53.0 | 7 |
| 11.7L | $19.00 |
| 3/10 | 12/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:54.9 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $81.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/02/2026 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:52.7 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $23.00 |
| 10/10 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $18,360.00 | Junee | 2170m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 55.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 10/01/2026 | 4 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:51.7 | 7 |
| 12.7L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 06/01/2026 | 19 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:53.0 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 18/12/2025 | 5 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:55.1 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $13.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | C R Judd | 0 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 17.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 13 m by Tukaha (1:51.50) in NR up to 75 on February 14 at $7.50. At his previous start good run despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr7) over 1609m at this track was 7th-12.22 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Bartello (1:51.90) in NR up to 75 on February 10 at $9.50. Forward performance expected.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 14/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:51.5 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 10/02/2026 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:51.9 | 7 |
| 4.9L | $9.50 |
| 2/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 6.7L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:52.7 | 9 |
| 13.0L | $19.00 |
| 2/9 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:52.6 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 6/8 | 17/01/2026 | 11 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Taylah Osmond | 1:52.4 | 4 |
| 29.4L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/01/2026 | 24 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:53.0 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $3.60 |
| 4/7 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 23.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jim Douglass
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Lenneth (1:51.30) in NR up to 75 on February 14 at $41. At the run before 9th (Fr3) over 2300m at this track, at the bell was 9th-16.56 beaten 17 m by Fugitive (2:45.30) in NR up to 80 on February 7 at $81. Deserves respect.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:51.3 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 17.2L | $81.00 |
| 4/9 | 31/01/2026 | 11 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:51.6 | 7 |
| 5.2L | $41.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:53.1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $23.00 |
| 4/10 | 13/01/2026 | 29 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:52.7 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $23.00 |
| 1/10 | 15/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:54.1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $26.00 |
| 1/4 | 26/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J N Douglass | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. Previously first up won by 4.5 m (Sr4) at Penrith (2:04.90) beating Tigerlicious in NR up to 47 on February 27 at $5. Has never been out of the placings when resuming so keep safe.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 35L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 18/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $1.75 |
| 4/10 | 11/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $4.20 |
| 4/10 | 04/09/2025 | 13 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | T J Miles | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $21.00 |
| 3/10 | 22/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $2.70 |
| 2/10 | 15/08/2025 | 9 | NR 51 to 56 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $1.85 |
| 4/10 | 06/08/2025 | 12 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 15.5L | $7.50 |
| 9/10 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | David Morris | 0 |
| 18.4L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 12/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Lochie Painting | 0 |
| 41.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Comes here in the right form. Won by a nose (Fr5) at this track (1:52.40) beating Duty Of Care in NR 61 to 64 on February 10 at $5 at the bell was 6th-12.74. Two runs back 4th (Fr6) over 1660m at Albion Park beaten 24 m by Mullum Hank (1:54.90) in No NR on December 6 at $4.40. Could take this step up.
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 | 10/02/2026 | 66 | NR 61 to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:52.4 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 8.7L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:51.4 | 6 |
| 24.3L | $4.40 |
| 5/10 | 29/11/2025 | 4 | NR 55 to 70 MANUAL PACERS | $52,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Dead | Cameron Hart | 1:49.9 | 4 |
| 13.7L | $101.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/11/2025 | 8 | NR 55 to 70 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:50.7 | 4 |
| 11.2L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 10/11/2025 | 33 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:54.0 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $3.60 |
| 5/6 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 16.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: George Lee
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr6) over 1609m after racing wide at this track, at the bell was 2nd-3.16 beaten 5.5 m by Bartello (1:51.90) in NR up to 75 on February 10 at $3.50. Showed ability the run before when he won by 1.75 m as favourite (Fr5) at this track (1:52.70) beating Outside Fighter in NR up to 75 on February 3 at $1.25 at the bell was 2nd-0.29. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | George Lee | 1:51.9 | 6 |
| 5.7L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 03/02/2026 | 17 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.7 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $1.25 |
| 5/9 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Cameron Hart | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $2.60 |
| 6/10 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:51.4 | 7 |
| 4.7L | $3.70 |
| 2/10 | 13/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Will Rixon | 1:51.9 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 10/10 | 29/11/2025 | 42 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:50.8 | 5 |
| 46.7L | $3.40 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.5 m as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at this track (1:53.30) beating Onehandonebounce in NR up to 75 on February 14 at $1.95. Has claims again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 14/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:53.3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $1.95 |
| 5/9 | 10/02/2026 | 3 | NR 61 to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:52.4 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
| 8/9 | 07/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:51.0 | 6 |
| 13.7L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/02/2026 | 3 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:52.7 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:52.7 | 8 |
| 10.6L | $3.80 |
| 4/10 | 24/01/2026 | 4 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:51.3 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ashleigh Delosa | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Darren Binskin | 0 |
| 12.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Harrison Ross
Stats
Comments
Last start won a big 19 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr3) at Albury (2:36.90) beating Oakie Smokeshow in 3yo+ NR up to 70 on February 13 at $1.60 at the bell was leading 8. Draws wide but racing well enough to overcome that.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 13/02/2026 | 12 | NR up to 70 | $25,500.00 | Albury | 2170m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 19.2L | $1.60 |
| 4/10 | 01/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $20,400.00 | Goulburn | 2240m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $4.60 |
| 1/6 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Junee | 2170m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 17.5L | $1.28 |
| 7/9 | 10/01/2026 | 8 | 1W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:49.7 | 2 |
| 14.2L | $9.50 |
| 2/9 | 02/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $11,600.00 | Goulburn | 2240m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $9.50 |
| 2/10 | 26/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.40 |
| 1/7 | 03/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 7.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 21/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |