Menangle Race 3 - The Cordina Group Pace
SAPPHIRESNDIAMONDS (1) continued her consistent run of form when runner-up at this circuit and distance last week, coming from wider to be beaten 1.5 metres. The ace draw gives her the chance to break through. VESPA STRIDE (9) hasn't been too far off them of late and again performed well last time at this circuit and distance, finishing fourth and just 4.4 metres from the winner. Must overcome a wider draw but is a player again with even luck. MISS BLUE STORK (10) comes to the city for the first time and cops the outside barrier but is in good form, winning her past two outings in good style. KINGSTON RAINBOW (2) was solid from wider here last week and came from this barrier for second at Newcastle prior. Draws to be competitive.

Driver: Jack Callaghan
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Two back was well beaten into fourth after a quick start, behind Villarock at this track over 1609m in a 3yo+ NR up to 45 on February 17 at $6.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.5 m finishing second behind Happy Too Ya at this track over 1609m in a 3yo+ 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 on March 3 at $16. Draws the pegs and is a great chance to go one better.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 03/03/2026 | 14 | 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.4 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $16.00 |
| 4/10 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.0 | 3 |
| 17.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $4.60 |
| 4/9 | 03/02/2026 | 5 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:53.9 | 9 |
| 13.2L | $7.50 |
| 5/10 | 29/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:53.3 | 6 |
| 5.2L | $71.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 27.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 17/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 30.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brian Portelli
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Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track was 7th-13.5 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Happy Too Ya (1:54.40) in 3yo+ 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 on March 3 at $10. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at Newcastle was 4th-8.05 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Hes My Reason (1:53.90) in NR 45 to 49 on February 23 at $14. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 03/03/2026 | 8 | 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:54.4 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 23/02/2026 | 4 | NR 45 to 49 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $14.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 28.5L | $81.00 |
| 10/10 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | B P Portelli | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 35.7L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/9 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 16.4L | $14.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | B P Portelli | 0 |
| 4.6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | B P Portelli | 0 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
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Two back was well beaten into second after a quick start, behind Ima Tiggy Tiger at Bendigo over 2150m in a 4yo+ MAIDEN on January 14 at $1.65. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Babling Babling at Newcastle over 1609m in a MAIDEN on February 27 at $1.75. Can make his presence felt.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 27/02/2026 | 44 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 14.1L | $1.75 |
| 3/8 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 7.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 14/01/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Mark Hayes | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $1.65 |
| 10/10 | 04/01/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Hayes | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 317.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/11 | 29/12/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Mark Hayes | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 16.6L | $6.00 |
| 3/11 | 23/12/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Hayes | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 20.1L | $8.50 |
| 3/9 | 17/12/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Mark Hayes | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.30 |
| 1/6 | 07/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Col Latter | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
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Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track was 2nd-2.08 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Sovereign Place (1:56.10) in MAIDEN on February 17 at $23. Two runs back was well beaten after breaking at this track on February 10. Hard to have here without sharp improvement.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.1 | 9 |
| 13.0L | $23.00 |
| 10/10 | 10/02/2026 | 125 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.2 | 2 |
| 73.6L | $126.00 |
| 4/5 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Peter Green Jnr | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 08/10/2025 | 34 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 39.3L | $5.00 |
| 8/9 | 17/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 27.5L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 04/09/2025 | - | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 88.8L | $5.00 |

Driver: Bailey McDonough
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Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track was 9th-17.86 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Happy Too Ya (1:54.40) in 3yo+ 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 on March 3 at $41. Two runs back was well back in the run when 8th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 10th-21.52 beaten 14 m by King Corey (1:53.60) in 3yo+ 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 on February 24 at $51. Comes into this in ordinary form. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:54.4 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B L Mcdonough | 1:53.6 | 9 |
| 14.2L | $51.00 |
| 2/10 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $12.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 03/02/2026 | 10 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.1 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $21.00 |
| 9/9 | 24/01/2026 | 4 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.1 | 1 |
| 28.0L | $51.00 |
| 8/10 | 10/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B R Abbott | 0 |
| 12.6L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 20/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | A R Ruggari | 0 |
| 97.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
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Didn't do much last start, 7th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track was 3rd-4.64 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Happy Too Ya (1:54.40) in 3yo+ 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 on March 3 at $15. Before that 4th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 24 m by Magnetic Storm (1:52.40) in 3yo+ 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 on February 24 at $6.50. Draws wide so has the task ahead.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:52.4 | 7 |
| 24.9L | $6.50 |
| 6/10 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.0 | 8 |
| 21.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.9 | 9 |
| 4.1L | $13.00 |
| 2/9 | 03/02/2026 | 7 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $10.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/01/2026 | 7 | NR 41 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.3 | 7 |
| 14.4L | $6.50 |
| 5/6 | 16/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 30.9L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 09/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 20.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
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Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 5th-9 beaten 4.5 m by Happy Too Ya (1:54.40) in 3yo+ 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 on March 3 at $7. Before that, broke in score up and was out of position at the start 7th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track was 9th-18.69 at the bell, beaten 12 m by King Corey (1:53.60) in 3yo+ 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 on February 24 at $8. This looks a suitable assignment.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $7.00 |
| 7/10 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $8.00 |
| 2/10 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:53.0 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $3.10 |
| 3/9 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:54.9 | 7 |
| 4.4L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 03/02/2026 | 7 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $2.90 |
| 3/10 | 04/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 18.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 07/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Grimson
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Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4.5 m fourth behind Happy Too Ya at this track over 1609m 3yo+ 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 last start. Before that was beaten 4 metres fourth again at this track same class on February 24. Draws wide but can perform well again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 4.4L | $4.60 |
| 4/10 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:53.6 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/10 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $3.80 |
| 5/10 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:54.0 | 9 |
| 4.9L | $4.20 |
| 3/10 | 03/02/2026 | 10 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $1.95 |
| 4/9 | 24/01/2026 | 4 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:52.1 | 3 |
| 10.7L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Brad Abbott | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 29/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
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Five-year-old mare is racing in fine form. Won her last two outings at Penrith and Newcastle. Last start won by 2.75 m as favourite (Fr5) at Penrith (2:04.10) beating Foresight in NR up to 45 on March 2 at $2.30 at the bell was leading 3.6. Tough draw but with even luck could make it the hat trick wins.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 02/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.30 |
| 1/10 | 23/02/2026 | 59 | NR up to 37 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.2 | 4 |
| 23.4L | $3.20 |
| 8/10 | 26/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | Emma Turnbull | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 19.5L | $18.00 |
| 2/10 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | 2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Fast | J D Reynolds | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $151.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $12,240.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Olivia Frisby | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 27.6L | $18.00 |
| 9/10 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Olivia Frisby | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 24.8L | $71.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Good | J D Reynolds | 0 |
| 28L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 25/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Good | T J Pay | 0 |
| 40L | $0.00 |