Menangle Race 8 - Farmer Joes Wholesale Pace
MAJOR ART NZ (4) has the hoof on the till after seconds in his two Victorian starts since joining Jason Grimson, last start fighting well to miss narrowly at Kilmore. Draws wider but should be peaking now and he goes well at the mile so the distance drop should suit. BARTELLO (2) is going well having come from wider barriers than this in recording a win and two placings in his three starts at this circuit and distance since a spell. This looks stronger but he is race fit and well served by this draw. JALANEEL (1) led from this barrier and stuck on well to be beaten less than 2m as runner-up last week. Can give a sight again. SILVER PISTOL (10) is an interesting newcomer to the Luke McCarthy yard. Draws wide and didn't set the world alight at the trials but he won a NSW Derby heat here last year so keep safe along with COLOSSAL HOPE (3) who rises in grade after winning his first outing for Mick Stanley at Newcastle but he draws well and is progressive.

Driver: Zara Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into ninth behind King Tiger at Penrith over 1720m in a NR up to 80 on February 12 at $8. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Raging Whitebait at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 80 on February 21 at $6.50. Can go well again from the ace draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 21/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:53.0 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $6.50 |
| 9/10 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:54.9 | 4 |
| 138.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/02/2026 | 12 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:55.5 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $8.00 |
| 10/10 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:51.3 | 1 |
| 15.2L | $9.00 |
| 2/9 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $21.00 |
| 3/9 | 10/01/2026 | 4 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:51.7 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $4.20 |
| 3/5 | 16/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 02/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bailey McDonough
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, beaten a head by Tukaha (1:51.50) in NR up to 75 on February 14 at $4.80. Two runs back posted a big 3.5 m win as favourite (Fr4) at this track (1:51.90) beating Outside Fighter in NR up to 75 on February 10 at $3.30 at the bell was 6th-10.49. One of the main contenders.
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 | 14/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:51.5 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $4.80 |
| 1/10 | 10/02/2026 | 24 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:51.9 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $3.30 |
| 3/8 | 17/01/2026 | 140 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Michael Stanley | 1:52.2 | 6 |
| 10.1L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 30/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:53.0 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 23/08/2025 | 12 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 11/08/2025 | 9 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:54.2 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $6.00 |
| 4/4 | 18/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | G C Ellul | 0 |
| 27.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Stanley
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 3.5 m after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Newcastle (1:52.30) beating Chevron Flies in NR up to 58 on February 20 at $8 at the bell was 2nd-1.15. Up in grade but draws well and is progressive so could take the next step.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 20/02/2026 | 40 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:52.3 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $8.00 |
| 10/10 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 26.3L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 11/01/2026 | 54 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Fast | Matthew Craven | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/11/2025 | 18 | NR 45 to 52 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 31/10/2025 | 11 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 20/10/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 2:00.7 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $41.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow second behind Ata Rangi at Kilmore over 2180m NR 70 to 85 last start. Before that was beaten 2.75 metres second at Cranbourne over 2080m same class on January 31. Peaking now and looks suited dropping to the mile.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $25,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 31/01/2026 | 29 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $1.75 |
| 6/11 | 02/01/2026 | 106 | $12,710.00 | Omakau | 2000m | E | Kirstin Green | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 21.9L | $25.30 | |
| 7/8 | 18/09/2025 | 7 | $10,890.00 | Central Southland Raceway | 2400m | E | Brad Williamson | 2:01.9 | 1 |
| 18.1L | $24.00 | |
| 4/7 | 11/09/2025 | 18 | $9,860.00 | Ascot Park Raceway | 2200m | E | Brad Williamson | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 18.6L | $18.50 | |
| 14/14 | 24/08/2025 | 21 | $23,740.00 | Gore Raceway | 2200m | Neutral | Kirstin Green | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 57.8L | $13.80 |

Driver: Chris Geary
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 8 m by Pablo Rocks (1:51.70) in NR up to 80 on February 21 at $17. Two runs back 5th (Fr10) over 2300m after being wide early at this track, at the bell was leading 3.7m on the pegs beaten 6 m by Ryans Gangster (2:46.50) in NR up to 75 on September 14 2024 at $7.50. Open to improvement.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 21/02/2026 | 525 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:51.7 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $17.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 01/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 23.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 14/09/2024 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | C M Geary | 1:56.5 | 10 |
| 6.4L | $7.50 |
| 9/10 | 31/08/2024 | 35 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:54.5 | 9 |
| 15.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/10 | 27/07/2024 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | C M Geary | 1:53.9 | 8 |
| 1.2L | $3.20 |
| 3/10 | 20/07/2024 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | C M Geary | 1:50.5 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/07/2024 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:50.8 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $2.80 |

Driver: Sebastian Piltz
Stats
Comments
Eight-year-old gelding showed improvement last start. 2nd (Sr4) over 1720m at Penrith, beaten 5 m by Slyx (2:03.60) in NR up to 58 on February 19 at $14.70. The run before was not as impressive when well beaten into fourth behind Cerise Rainbow at Penrith over 2125m in a NR up to 62 on February 12 at $23. Facing a tough assignment.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $14.70 |
| 4/10 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 14.6L | $23.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Sebastian Piltz | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Sebastian Piltz | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $26.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $41.00 |
| 2/4 | 30/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Sebastian Piltz | 0 |
| 52.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 16/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Sebastian Piltz | 0 |
| 19.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jett Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr2) over 2300m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 24 m by Thalassophobia (2:43.30) in NR up to 95 on February 21 at $13. At the start before 6th (Sr1) over 2400m at Blayney beaten 21 m by Shez Sweet Louise (3:01.00) in NR up to 90 on February 15 at $6.50. Capable of a better showing.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 21/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 24.4L | $13.00 |
| 6/9 | 15/02/2026 | 15 | NR up to 90 | $14,280.00 | Blayney | 2400m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 21.0L | $6.50 |
| 9/10 | 31/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 90 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:50.8 | 7 |
| 15.9L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 21/01/2026 | 11 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 25.7L | $2.25 |
| 1/9 | 10/01/2026 | 15 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:51.7 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jett Turnbull | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 | |
| 8/12 | 26/12/2025 | 167 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Bathurst | 2790m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 41.6L | $151.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jett Turnbull | 0 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 4 m by Raging Whitebait (1:53.00) in NR up to 80 on February 21 at $16. At the run before 8th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 8 m by Hes A Meister (1:52.20) in NR up to 90 on February 14 at $51. Can feature with his A-game.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:53.0 | 8 |
| 4.2L | $16.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:52.2 | 3 |
| 8.4L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 07/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:51.0 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 29/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.90 |
| 4/9 | 24/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:52.6 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $7.50 |
| 4/10 | 15/01/2026 | 9 | NR 63 to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 8.7L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track was 9th-17.51 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Red Reactor (1:52.10) in NR up to 75 on February 24 at $15. Two runs back 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. Not easy from the wide barrier.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 24/02/2026 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:52.1 | 9 |
| 19.7L | $15.00 |
| 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: Luke McCarthy
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. Previously first up won by 3 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Melton (2:41.90) beating Fox Dan in NR 68 to 82 on June 28 at $1.22. Draws wide but is well-performed so keep safe.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 19.4L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 100.0L | $1.85 |
| 3/8 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $8,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $1.40 |
| 5/10 | 11/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/12 | 04/10/2025 | 28 | NR 60 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:53.5 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $1.45 |
| 9/9 | 06/09/2025 | 35 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 28.8L | $2.20 |
| 3/12 | 02/08/2025 | 35 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:53.9 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $2.30 |