Menangle Race 3 - Ultra Air Pace (Heat 1)
PERFECT STRANGER NZ (6) has put together a string of strong efforts at this circuit and distance including a fighting win last month. Got within 3m of subsequent NSW Derby winner Hollywood Strip when runner-up last start and there are no rivals of that class in this line-up. RICK REILLY NZ (7) has placed in both starts since switching from Victoria to Seaton Grima. Draws wider and makes his first visit to this venue but could have his hoof on the till. LENNETH (3) draws well and can measure up if he shows the form that saw him record back-to-back wins at this circuit and distance earlier in the campaign. QUIET STORM (9) hasn't raced since July but has been readied with a trial and owns a decent record here including a win three back. Market watch.

Driver: James Locke
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into ninth behind Missaudacious at Riverina Paceway over 1740m in a NR up to 90 on March 6 at $71. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.5 m finishing second behind Carlo Gambino at Riverina Paceway over 2270m in a NR 69 to 80 on March 13 at $6. Can feature 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR 69 to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | James Locke | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 9/10 | 06/03/2026 | 20 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | James Locke | 1:51.9 | 6 |
| 17.2L | $71.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | James Locke | 1:51.3 | 5 |
| 7.7L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 07/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | James Locke | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $81.00 |
| 6/10 | 01/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $20,400.00 | Goulburn | 2240m | Fast | George Lee | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $14.00 |
| 3/10 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $18,360.00 | Junee | 2170m | Fast | James Locke | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $19.00 |
| 1/4 | 19/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | James Locke | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 99/5 | 09/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | T W Yole | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr10) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Hollywood Strip (1:50.10) in NR up to 80 on February 28 at $26. The run before 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 11 m by Pablo Rocks (1:51.70) in NR up to 80 on February 21 at $5.50. A good draw could spark a return to form.
Last Starts 20 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 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:50.1 | 10 |
| 32.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:51.7 | 3 |
| 11.7L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.3 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:51.6 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:51.3 | 7 |
| 5.1L | $16.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/01/2026 | 27 | NR up to 62 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | M N Bigeni | 0 |
| 6.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jim Douglass
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track was 6th-9.18 at the bell, beaten 4 m by Browniesatmidnight (1:53.90) in NR 71 to 75 on March 17 at $7. Two runs back won by 1.2 m (Fr5) at this track (1:52.80) beating Michaywey in NR up to 75 on March 3 at $4.20 at the bell was 6th-11.41. Racing well but might find this tougher.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 17/03/2026 | 14 | NR 71 to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:52.8 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $4.20 |
| 1/10 | 24/02/2026 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:52.1 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $14.00 |
| 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 |
| 1/4 | 26/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J N Douglass | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track was 3rd-3.89 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Captain Bellasario (1:51.60) in NR up to 95 on February 28 at $13. Showed ability the run before when he won by 2 m as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr4) held up early, at this track (1:53.00) beating Jalaneel in NR up to 80 on February 21 at $2.70. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:51.6 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:53.0 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $2.70 |
| 4/10 | 14/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 90 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/02/2026 | 17 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J L Daskalovski | 1:51.9 | 9 |
| 7.1L | $23.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.9 | 10 |
| 22.6L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Robert Morris | 1:52.9 | 5 |
| 21.2L | $26.00 |
| 2/4 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing fourth after a quick start, behind Catchafire at this track over 1609m in a 4yo No NR on February 21 at $6. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing second behind Hollywood Strip at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 80 on February 28 at $7. Can improve. Form reads strongly for this.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:50.1 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:50.0 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:50.5 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 31/01/2026 | 10 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:52.6 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 21/01/2026 | 11 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:53.9 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $1.50 |
| 6/8 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | 1W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:51.1 | 6 |
| 10.7L | $3.10 |
| 1/7 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 25/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | M J Atkinson | 0 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Seaton Grima
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing fourth after showing early speed, behind Lochinvar Jag at Newcastle over 2030m in a NR up to 68 on March 6 at $23. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second after a quick start, behind Red Sapphire at Penrith over 1720m in a NR up to 90 on March 12 at $2.40. Working up to a win.
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 | 12/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:52.8 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $2.40 |
| 4/9 | 06/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 8.2L | $23.00 |
| 3/12 | 21/02/2026 | 15 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $31.00 |
| 10/10 | 30/01/2026 | 11 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $71.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/01/2026 | 9 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 1:56.7 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $61.00 |
| 4/5 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 17/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 23.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bailey McDonough
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he 7th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track was 6th-14.2m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 19 m by Miraculous (1:50.10) in NR up to 95 on July 5 at $13. Can open the campaign with a good showing.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 05/07/2025 | 56 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B L Mcdonough | 1:50.1 | 4 |
| 19.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 10/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:50.4 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 26/04/2025 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:51.4 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $2.90 |
| 3/10 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:55.9 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/10 | 05/04/2025 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:50.9 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.20 |
| 3/8 | 12/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 7.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke McCarthy
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 19 m by Soho Gunslinger (1:50.60) in NR up to 80 on March 14 at $18. At the start before was well back in the run when 5th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track beaten 25 m by Hollywood Strip (1:50.10) in NR up to 80 on February 28 at $26. Capable of better.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:50.6 | 2 |
| 19.0L | $18.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:50.1 | 9 |
| 27.2L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:51.7 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/02/2026 | 105 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.6 | 7 |
| 6.4L | $4.40 |
| 1/8 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:49.9 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $4.80 |
| 1/8 | 18/10/2025 | 11 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:52.5 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 24/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track was 7th-13.13 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Browniesatmidnight (1:53.90) in NR 71 to 75 on March 17 at $15. Before that was well back in the run when 8th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-8.38 beaten 16 m by Perfect Stride (1:51.40) in 7 5K/5 Starts on March 10 at $34. Needs to find his best.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | NR 71 to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J R Grimson | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $15.00 |
| 8/9 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J R Grimson | 1:51.4 | 9 |
| 16.6L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:52.8 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $9.50 |
| 6/10 | 24/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | George Lee | 1:52.1 | 8 |
| 13.8L | $5.50 |
| 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 |