Menangle Race 1 - Horsport Rehydration Ffa
KINGMAKER NZ (7) has the hoof on the till after placing in his three starts so far this campaign. Chased topliner Don Hugo when beaten less than 4m into second last week and comes back to a distance where he owns a good record. Should be hitting his peak fourth up so can break through. RIPP (10) draws wide but came from a similar barrier to finish only 2.4m off Miracle Mile hopeful Pinseeker last time. That was his first outing off a let-up so should be better for it. NERANO NZ (8) didn't fire during his stint in WA but is back in the Jason Grimson yard and his best form measures right up here. I BREAK THE LINE (2) came from the back row to find winning form at Newcastle last start. This is stronger but he draws to advantage. CAPTAIN BELLASARIO (11) is up in grade but racing well, winning two of his past three starts at this circuit and distance.

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr7) over 2300m at this track, beaten 24 m by Don Hugo (2:42.50) in No NR on February 28 at $81. At the start before solid effort when 2nd (Fr7) over 1609m after showing early speed at Newcastle was leading by 4.2 at the bell, beaten 1.75 m by Haveyoucheckedin (1:51.00) in NR up to 90 on February 20 at $2.80. Capable of more than he has shown recently. Exotic hope from the ace draw.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.7 | 7 |
| 24.2L | $81.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.0 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $2.80 |
| 8/10 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 105 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 13.1L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 07/02/2026 | 8 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:49.3 | 8 |
| 31.0L | $101.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/01/2026 | 6 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Bathurst | 2790m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 19.1L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/01/2026 | 70 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:49.5 | 7 |
| 23.9L | $71.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 8.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 8.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a neck as favourite (Sr1) at Newcastle (1:51.90) beating Montalbano in NR 72 to 80 on February 13 at $2.10 at the bell was 2nd-1.15. Has a low draw and is a player.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 13/02/2026 | 6 | NR 72 to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.9 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/9 | 07/02/2026 | 15 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.0 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/01/2026 | 6 | No NR | $15,300.00 | Tamworth | 2360m | Dead | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 13.0L | $3.80 |
| 8/10 | 17/01/2026 | 22 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | W | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 33.7L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 | |
| 7/12 | 26/12/2025 | 6 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Bathurst | 2790m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 34.5L | $23.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/12/2025 | 15 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:48.8 | 1 |
| 16.0L | $26.00 |
| 2/4 | 15/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Nathan Xuereb | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Captain Bellasario, who he meets again; when 16 metres eighth at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 95 race on February 28. Not keen this time.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 28/02/2026 | 15 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:51.6 | 8 |
| 16.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/02/2026 | 6 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Albury | 2570m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 07/02/2026 | 49 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:51.0 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.3 | 8 |
| 15.4L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 13/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | J G Coney | 1:50.7 | 8 |
| 4.6L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 29/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:51.3 | 9 |
| 13.0L | $34.00 |
| 2/6 | 27/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J B Meikle | 0 |
| 11.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bailey McDonough
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 9th-16.12 beaten 8 m by The Answer (1:50.80) in NR up to 95 on February 28 at $10. Two runs back was well back in the run when 8th (Fr4) over 2300m at this track, beaten 30 m by Captains Knock (2:40.50) in No NR on October 25 at $13. Possible improver.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 28/02/2026 | 126 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:50.8 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $10.00 |
| 3/5 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 7.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 10.1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:52.3 | 4 |
| 28.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:50.6 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $19.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:49.6 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 27/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:50.2 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/09/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:50.0 | 7 |
| 5.7L | $17.00 |

Driver: Jason Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr2) over 1730m at Bathurst, at the bell was leading 4.66 beaten 14 m by Cassius Deck (2:02.40) in No NR on February 25 at $3.40. Two runs back won by 1.3 m when quickly away, (Fr1) at this track (1:49.70) beating Royal Cruiser in 4yo G3 No NR GH on October 25 at $7.50 at the bell was 3rd-3.8m on the pegs. Solid prospect with that run under the belt.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 25/02/2026 | 123 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | J T Hewitt | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 14.6L | $3.40 |
| 5/8 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | M J Atkinson | 0 |
| 35.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | J T Hewitt | 1:49.7 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/7 | 18/10/2025 | 42 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J T Hewitt | 1:52.5 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $2.40 |
| 3/3 | 13/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Paula Sapio | 0 |
| 3.7L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/10 | 06/09/2025 | 14 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | J T Hewitt | 1:53.9 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/08/2025 | 14 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Bernie Hewitt | 1:52.5 | 8 |
| 20.1L | $23.00 |
| 6/7 | 09/08/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:50.0 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $6.00 |

Driver: Michael Stanley
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4 m second behind Don Hugo at this track over 2300m No NR last start. Before that was beaten 2.25 metres third at Newcastle over 1609m in NR up to 90 on February 20. Building nicely into his campaign and should be peaking now.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:53.7 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:51.0 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.60 |
| 3/10 | 07/02/2026 | 91 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:49.3 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $61.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 08/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:48.2 | 6 |
| 30.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/9 | 01/11/2025 | 21 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:49.3 | 8 |
| 6.1L | $6.50 |
| 9/9 | 11/10/2025 | 105 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:49.6 | 8 |
| 20.2L | $61.00 |
| 1/5 | 01/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start was well back in the run when 11th (Fr6) over 2130m after racing wide at Gloucester Park, beaten 22 m by Hotly Pursued (2:33.70) in 3yo+ No NR on January 16 at $17. At the previous start 9th (Fr7) over 2130m at Gloucester Park beaten 12 m by My Watchlist (2:32.90) in 4yo+ NR 85 or better on January 9 at $26. Returns to the Grimson yard and his best form reads strongly for this.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $31,000.00 | Gloucester Park | 2130m | Neutral | L B Harper | 1:56.1 | 6 |
| 22.8L | $17.00 |
| 9/10 | 09/01/2026 | 28 | NR 85 or better | $31,000.00 | Gloucester Park | 2130m | Neutral | L B Harper | 1:55.5 | 7 |
| 12.9L | $26.00 |
| 10/12 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $31,000.00 | Gloucester Park | 2130m | Neutral | L B Harper | 1:55.5 | 9 |
| 17.3L | $12.00 |
| 7/12 | 05/12/2025 | 356 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Gloucester Park | 2130m | Neutral | L B Harper | 1:53.6 | 8 |
| 23.2L | $41.00 |
| 1/9 | 22/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Byford | 2150m | Good | L B Harper | 0 |
| 21.1L | $0.00 | |
| 11/12 | 14/12/2024 | 7 | No NR | $500,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:50.5 | 8 |
| 48.9L | $34.00 |
| 5/11 | 07/12/2024 | 3 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.2 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/5 | 13/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | S M Arvidsson | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bernie Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr8) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 2nd-4.25 beaten 2.5 m by Pinseeker (1:49.70) in No NR on February 21 at $6. Before that, 7th (Sr2) over 2260m after being wide early at Bathurst, beaten 22 m by Wheres The Gold (2:42.20) in No NR on January 9 at $2.10. Draws wide but he is up to winning this with even luck.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 21/02/2026 | 43 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:49.7 | 8 |
| 2.4L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J T Hewitt | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 09/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 22.3L | $2.10 |
| 4/12 | 26/12/2025 | 13 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Bathurst | 2790m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 19.2L | $9.00 |
| 5/10 | 13/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Bernie Hewitt | 1:50.6 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $34.00 |
| 3/10 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 105 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:48.7 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.55 |
| 2/9 | 29/11/2025 | 15 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:48.9 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/4 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Bernie Hewitt | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke McCarthy
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 3 m when driven back in the field, (Fr9) held up early, at this track (1:51.60) beating Piccadilly Pete in NR up to 95 on February 28 at $6 at the bell was 7th-12.12. Must respect off the last-start win.
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 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:51.6 | 9 |
| 3.1L | $6.00 |
| 10/10 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:49.7 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $16.00 |
| 1/9 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:51.0 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $3.70 |
| 8/9 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 105 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:50.7 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $5.00 |
| 6/10 | 24/01/2026 | 43 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.9 | 8 |
| 13.4L | $4.80 |
| 4/9 | 12/12/2025 | 21 | NR 76 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:51.2 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/2 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1609m | John Caldow | 0 |
| 200L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | G Batsakis | 0 |
| 16.4L | $0.00 |