Menangle Race 8 - Menangle Park Community Pace
OAKIE SMOKESHOW (5) is a progressive gelding who has come from wider barriers to win over this distance the two times he has raced at this venue so far this campaign. Takes a step up in grade but draws lower and is race fit so could go on with it. BOLD MEDLEY JUJON NZ (9) led last time out and boxed on for fourth in a better performance at Penrith last time out. May need a bit of luck negotiating a very wide starting position but is a two-time third-up winner so is open to further improvement. RUDY GEE (2) led from wider in a last-start win by 8.4 metres at Newcastle. Can give a sight. ROCKTAGONAL (7) is up in grade but tough to leave out on the back of two successive wins at Tamworth.

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-6.53 beaten 13 m by Bettine (1:53.30) in NR up to 57 on March 10 at $17. At the run before 6th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 8 m by Sweet Strike (1:52.20) in NR up to 64 on March 3 at $31. The ace draw could see a better result.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:53.3 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:52.2 | 4 |
| 8.2L | $31.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:52.8 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $34.00 |
| 5/10 | 17/02/2026 | 158 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:52.5 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/10 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 9.7L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Stephanie Morris | 0 |
| 153.2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 12/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 19.4L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 05/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $2.30 |

Driver: Michael Stanley
Stats
Comments
Last start a big 8 m win when quickly away, (Fr5) at Newcastle (2:23.20) beating Go Without in NR up to 65 on February 20 at $4.80 at the bell was leading 5.1. Draws well so is a chance of back-to-back wins.
Last Starts 24 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 | 10 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:53.6 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $4.80 |
| 8/9 | 10/02/2026 | 10 | NR 61 to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:52.4 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $9.50 |
| 10/10 | 31/01/2026 | 11 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:51.8 | 6 |
| 56.3L | $3.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.1 | 4 |
| 10.2L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 13/01/2026 | 255 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:52.7 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $2.10 |
| 2/10 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 03/05/2025 | 35 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:52.0 | 1 |
| 32.8L | $1.75 |

Driver: Glenn McElhinney
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 22 m by Ima Boxa (1:51.10) in NR up to 72 on March 3 at $61. Before that 7th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track beaten 16 m by Bravo Stride (1:52.70) in NR up to 64 on January 13 at $12. Looking to others.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 03/03/2026 | 49 | NR up to 72 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:51.1 | 1 |
| 22.7L | $61.00 |
| 2/10 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Glenn Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Glenn Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 9.9L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:52.7 | 1 |
| 16.7L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 06/01/2026 | 17 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:53.0 | 6 |
| 12.7L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:53.4 | 5 |
| 12.4L | $4.60 |
| 8/10 | 13/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | B L Mcdonough | 1:51.9 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $101.00 |
| 7/9 | 06/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 18.2L | $9.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Resuming after six-and-a-half months off the scene. Finished off last preparation when beaten by 7 m finishing sixth behind Our George Boston at Bathurst over 1730m in a NR up to 65 on August 27 at $7. Previous preparation first-up won by 5 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Bathurst (2:00.60) beating Hes Chiming in NR up to 70 on April 16 at $2.80. Has never missed the frame 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Nathan Xuereb | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 9.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 35.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 27/08/2025 | 14 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | B J Medlyn | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 13/08/2025 | 46 | NR 63 to 69 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | B J Medlyn | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $2.15 |
| 8/10 | 28/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 1:51.1 | 7 |
| 11.1L | $5.00 |
| 8/10 | 21/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Brad Hewitt | 1:51.8 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $4.40 |
| 6/10 | 14/06/2025 | 21 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 1:55.3 | 7 |
| 19.5L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 24/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:52.7 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $1.50 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Hard to fault of late. Last start by 2.5 m as favourite (Fr8) at this track (1:52.20) beating Cocos Desire in 3yo+ 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 on March 3 at $2.15 at the bell was leading 2.58. Strong claims.
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 | 03/03/2026 | 18 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:52.2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $2.15 |
| 2/7 | 13/02/2026 | 10 | NR up to 70 | $25,500.00 | Albury | 2170m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 19.2L | $3.70 |
| 1/10 | 03/02/2026 | 150 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.0 | 9 |
| 4.9L | $2.25 |
| 1/7 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 06/09/2025 | 12 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Mat Rue | 1:50.6 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $18.00 |
| 2/10 | 25/08/2025 | 17 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:51.0 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 08/08/2025 | 35 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $1.50 |
| 1/10 | 30/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track well beaten by Ima Boxa (1:51.10) in NR up to 72 on March 3 at $8.50. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr7) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track was leading by 2.73 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Red Reactor (1:52.10) in NR up to 75 on February 24 at $4.40. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 72 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:51.1 | 6 |
| 155.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/10 | 24/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:52.1 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $4.40 |
| 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 |
| 5/6 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 16.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grace Panella
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 9 m (Sr2) at Tamworth (2:25.10) beating Mister Cheese in NR up to 65 on March 5 at $9.50 at the bell was 5th-6.28. Hard to leave out on current form. Must respect winning form.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 05/03/2026 | 35 | NR up to 65 | $11,830.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $9.50 |
| 1/9 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $2.70 |
| 8/10 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 08/01/2026 | 19 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | K L Langelaar | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 21.5L | $7.50 |
| 8/10 | 20/12/2025 | 15 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 10.7L | $23.00 |
| 10/12 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 14.0L | $26.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | B J Elder | 0 |
| 14.6L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 12/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | C J Griffiths | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Geary
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 22 m by Colossal Hope (1:52.60) in NR up to 75 on March 10 at $41. Before that was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 m by Raging Whitebait (1:53.00) in NR up to 80 on February 21 at $15. Improvement needed.
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 | 10/03/2026 | 17 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:52.6 | 8 |
| 22.9L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:53.0 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $15.00 |
| 8/9 | 17/02/2026 | 24 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:52.5 | 7 |
| 18.3L | $34.00 |
| 1/3 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:52.6 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $11.00 |
| 8/8 | 17/01/2026 | 58 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Chris Geary | 1:52.4 | 3 |
| 38.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Stephanie Morris | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 20/11/2025 | 5 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 18.6L | $5.50 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 2125m after showing early speed at Penrith, at the bell was leading 1.65 beaten 6 m by Harleequin (2:34.30) in NR up to 80 on March 5 at $1.95. Before that, 8th (Fr7) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track beaten 14 m by Pablo Rocks (1:51.70) in NR up to 80 on February 21 at $7. Draws wide but should be close to peak fitness.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 05/03/2026 | 12 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $1.95 |
| 8/8 | 21/02/2026 | 63 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.7 | 7 |
| 14.9L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:50.6 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $2.30 |
| 3/10 | 13/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.9 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $1.35 |
| 1/10 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.1 | 9 |
| 4.6L | $1.85 |
| 2/10 | 29/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:50.8 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
| 1/5 | 30/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Jack Chapple | 0 |
| 11.9L | $0.00 |