Menangle Race 5 - Woodlands Stud Pace
OAKIE SMOKESHOW (6) is a progressive gelding who has won all three attempts at this circuit and distance so far this campaign, last time coming from this barrier to get home by 4.7m. That took his record at the mile to four wins and two placings from six attempts. Can continue to work through his grades. COASTAL DRIVE (5) has come from much wider barriers in each of his four starts this time in and has produced some good efforts, highlighted by a nose deafest when resuming. He'll be race fit and is better served by this draw. GOLDEN TRIBE (10) brings good form from Victoria, missing by a head in the rich Running of the Bulls last start and winning three back at Kilmore. Draws out but has won three of four attempts at this distance. RED SAPPHIRE (3) had been building towards a win and it arrived in style last start, coming from the back row to score by 10 metres at Penrith. Draws well so could go on with it. SINABUN (7) only beat one home last start but was ticking along well prior.

Driver: Jake Bigeni
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr5) over 1720m at Penrith was 9th-14.51 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Heavenly Reason (2:04.50) in NR up to 57 on March 20 at $2.90. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr7) over 1609m at this track was 8th-16.37 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Can Be A Ruebe (1:52.00) in NR up to 64 on March 10 at $14. May feature 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 20/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 57 | $12,240.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 14.4L | $2.90 |
| 3/8 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:52.0 | 7 |
| 4.9L | $14.00 |
| 2/10 | 03/03/2026 | 12 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:52.2 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/02/2026 | 69 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $31.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | M N Bigeni | 0 |
| 6.4L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 12/12/2025 | 12 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:53.4 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 30/11/2025 | 13 | 0W/15 0K stake | $20,000.00 | Stawell | 2600m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $26.00 |
| 2/4 | 16/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | J P Cotchin | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Last start by 2.75 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Newcastle (1:54.40) beating Little Demon in NR up to 80 on March 19 at $2.80 at the bell was leading 4.22. Nicely drawn and could feature again.
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 | 19/03/2026 | 16 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $2.80 |
| 4/7 | 03/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 72 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:51.1 | 4 |
| 17.5L | $10.00 |
| 7/10 | 25/02/2026 | 13 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/10 | 12/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.9 | 4 |
| 12.7L | $6.50 |
| 4/10 | 06/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:54.7 | 6 |
| 21.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 31/01/2026 | 43 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:51.8 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $3.60 |
| 1/3 | 05/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Shane Hallcroft | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 09/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 12.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brian Portelli
Stats
Comments
Last start from midfield and posted a big 10 m win (Sr1) at Penrith (2:00.50) beating Rick Reilly in NR up to 90 on March 12 at $3.30 at the bell was 2nd-4.71. Draws well and is a chance of back-to-back wins.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:52.8 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $3.30 |
| 5/9 | 05/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 10.2L | $5.50 |
| 6/10 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:51.3 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 21/02/2026 | 154 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:51.8 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $4.60 |
| 6/10 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B P Portelli | 0 |
| 16.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 11.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 20/09/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:54.4 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/09/2025 | 9 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | B P Portelli | 1:54.3 | 8 |
| 13.0L | $9.50 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run she was well back in the run when 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at Newcastle was 5th-7.8m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 8 m by Laceys Lad (1:53.50) in NR up to 80 on November 7 at $4.60. Market watch fresh.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 07/11/2025 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:53.5 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $4.60 |
| 5/5 | 01/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:50.7 | 4 |
| 45.2L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:50.7 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.9 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $6.50 |
| 6/10 | 04/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:50.3 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $31.00 |
| 3/10 | 27/09/2025 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |

Driver: Michael Stanley
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr10) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 10th-21.43 beaten 8 m by Dance With Carmer (1:51.90) in NR up to 85 on March 21 at $4.20. The run previous 6th (Fr8) over 1609m after racing wide at this track, beaten 17 m by Soho Gunslinger (1:50.60) in NR up to 80 on March 14 at $4.60. Draws better and will be at peak fitness now.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:51.9 | 10 |
| 8.7L | $4.20 |
| 6/9 | 14/03/2026 | 21 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:50.6 | 8 |
| 17.4L | $4.60 |
| 8/10 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:50.0 | 10 |
| 16.8L | $17.00 |
| 9/10 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 29L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 07/02/2026 | 77 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:50.5 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/12 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:52.8 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/12 | 15/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:53.9 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $23.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track both over 1609m. Last start won by 4.5 m as favourite (Fr5) at this track (1:51.70) beating Spirit Of Arion in NR up to 70 on March 17 at $1.33 at the bell was 4th-5.62. Progressive and can win again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 17/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:51.7 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $1.33 |
| 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 | 30/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Angus Garrard
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 9th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track was 3rd-4.61 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Michaywey (1:51.80) in NR up to 85 on March 21 at $14. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track beaten 14 m by Soho Gunslinger (1:50.60) in NR up to 80 on March 14 at $26. Could be worth another chance.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Angus Garrard | 1:51.8 | 5 |
| 13.2L | $14.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Angus Garrard | 1:50.6 | 9 |
| 14.7L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/02/2026 | 21 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Angus Garrard | 1:51.3 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $3.60 |
| 3/9 | 07/02/2026 | 92 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Angus Garrard | 1:50.5 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Angus Garrard | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 07/11/2025 | 24 | NR up to 70 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:56.1 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $1.70 |
| 4/9 | 14/10/2025 | 17 | NR up to 75 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:55.2 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $1.65 |
| 5/6 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | D G Weeks | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 8th (Fr3) over 2125m at Penrith, beaten 16 m by Ideal In Dreams (2:36.10) in NR up to 70 on March 12 at $5.50. Showed ability the run before when he posted a big 9 m win when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at this track (1:50.70) beating Barnaby in NR up to 64 on February 3 at $3.70 at the bell was 7th-16.86. Could bounce back.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 12/03/2026 | 37 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 16.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 10.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 03/02/2026 | 11 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:50.7 | 5 |
| 9.4L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 23/01/2026 | 10 | NR 55 to 65 | $12,240.00 | Tamworth | 1230m | Dead | Joshua Gallagher | 1 |
| 4.9L | $3.70 | |
| 1/8 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.6 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $4.20 |
| 7/10 | 06/01/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:52.4 | 7 |
| 32.7L | $4.20 |
| 8/9 | 30/12/2025 | 120 | NR 50 to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 20.2L | $7.50 |
| 4/5 | 17/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 23.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: KerryAnn Morris
Stats
Comments
Finding it hard to put a couple of good runs together. Last start was 3rd (Fr3) over 2125m after showing early speed and racing wide at Penrith, at the bell was 2nd-0.69 beaten 2 m by Mister Quirk (2:34.80) in NR up to 70 on March 20 at $10. Before that beaten 14 metres, seventh at Penrith over 2125m NR up to 70 on March 12. Place best.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 20/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $14,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | J L Daskalovski | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $10.00 |
| 7/10 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $41.00 |
| 4/10 | 05/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/02/2026 | 159 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.1 | 6 |
| 19.2L | $31.00 |
| 4/6 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 35L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 18/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $1.75 |
| 4/10 | 11/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $4.20 |
| 9/10 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | David Morris | 0 |
| 18.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Sr3) over 2150m at Birchip was 5th-7.5 at the bell, beaten a head by Wicked Confession (2:38.00) in 4yo+ NR up to 90 on March 8 at $7. Draws wide but is capable so could measure right up.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 08/03/2026 | 22 | NR up to 90 | $125,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 0m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/11 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:51.2 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | NR 75 to 85 | $15,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $1.35 |
| 4/10 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $11.00 |
| 3/12 | 17/01/2026 | 56 | NR 65 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Fast | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/12 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:52.8 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $5.00 |