Menangle Race 3 - The Thrill Of Winning With Apg Pace
VESPA STRIDE (2) will enjoy a class drop having tackled higher-graded races in his last three outings. Had put together a string of wins and placings here prior and is well served by the low draw. WHAT FOR (8) draws wider but was dominant at this circuit and distance last week, scoring by more than 10 metres. That was his second success from his last four outings. Major player. LILS NIGHTMARE NZ (5) draws lower and is looming as a threat after a good effort last start, coming from the outside barrier for third at this circuit and distance. MICKEY BE NIMBLE (9) draws deep but was going well before the latest effort, highlighted by a second at this circuit and distance three back.

Driver: Brian Portelli
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 2125m at Penrith beaten 20 m by Tigerlicious (2:36.40) in NR up to 47 on April 9 at $41. At his previous start 7th (Sr4) over 1720m at Penrith, at the bell was 6th-12.53 beaten 8 m by Nitro Danny (2:06.20) in NR up to 48 on April 2 at $31. Has the inside draw which may spark a revival.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 20.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $31.00 |
| 8/10 | 26/03/2026 | 49 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 26.7L | $41.00 |
| 4/10 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 19.1L | $19.00 |
| 6/10 | 29/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 11.2L | $19.00 |
| 10/10 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 15.2L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Vaughan Duncan | 0 |
| 7.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 05/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | V D Duncan | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 8th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 20 m by Memphis Fury (1:53.90) in 3yo+ 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 on April 21 at $4.80. At the previous start 8th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 6th-13.82 beaten 18 m by Rivera Lou (1:51.80) in 4-020yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on April 18 at $81. Expecting a much better run this time.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 21/04/2026 | 3 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 20.1L | $4.80 |
| 8/10 | 18/04/2026 | 4 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:51.8 | 1 |
| 18.9L | $81.00 |
| 6/9 | 14/04/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.6 | 4 |
| 17.5L | $23.00 |
| 2/10 | 07/04/2026 | 7 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $12,240.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.1 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.8 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $1.95 |
| 2/10 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.1 | 10 |
| 3.2L | $9.00 |
| 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: Sebastian Piltz
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 16 m by What For (1:53.70) in 3yo+ 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 on April 21 at $15. Before that, 5th (Fr8) over 1609m after being wide early at this track, at the bell was 3rd-6.93 beaten 10 m by Our Angels Envy (1:53.80) in 3yo+ 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 on March 31 at $34. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a better run.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 21/04/2026 | 21 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 16.6L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Sebastian Piltz | 0 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 31/03/2026 | 14 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:53.8 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Sebastian Piltz | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 17/03/2026 | 12 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:55.3 | 8 |
| 13.2L | $31.00 |
| 6/10 | 05/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 20.4L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Sebastian Piltz | 1:52.4 | 3 |
| 24.5L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:53.0 | 9 |
| 18.3L | $34.00 |

Driver: Declan Murphy
Stats
Comments
4th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at Newcastle, at the bell was 3rd-5.07 beaten 13 m by Heez Reasonable (1:57.50) in NR up to 34 on April 20 at $11. Before that 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at Newcastle was 4th-8.36 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Halloween (1:55.50) in NR up to 35 on April 6 at $11. Not on current form.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 20/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 06/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 35 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 16.6L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 31/03/2026 | 42 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 20.8L | $81.00 |
| 10/10 | 17/02/2026 | 63 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:53.0 | 1 |
| 54.7L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 34.6L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 16/12/2025 | 19 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:59.4 | 8 |
| 37.6L | $19.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Brad Abbott | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 47.3L | $61.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B R Abbott | 0 |
| 26.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing fourth after being driven well back, behind Explosive Bronski at this track over 1609m in a 3yo+ 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 on April 14 at $13. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind What For at this track over 1609m in a 3yo+ 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 on April 21 at $5.50. Can improve. Will be right in the thick of things.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:53.7 | 10 |
| 15.1L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 14/04/2026 | 14 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:52.8 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $13.00 |
| 10/10 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:51.7 | 4 |
| 53.2L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 24/03/2026 | 14 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:52.9 | 3 |
| 14.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $12.00 |
| 2/10 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:51.7 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/6 | 09/11/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | D Castles | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 02/09/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | D Castles | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mason Bigeni
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Comments
Last start won by 3.5 m after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Penrith (2:06.80) beating Ultimate Weapon in NR up to 53 on April 16 at $23. Can go back-to-back.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 16/04/2026 | 27 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $23.00 |
| 8/10 | 20/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 47 | $10,000.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 34.5L | $19.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 13.4L | $18.00 |
| 7/10 | 02/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 13.2L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $17.50 |
| 8/10 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Klayton Bigeni | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 37.5L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | M N Bigeni | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 23/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Klayton Bigeni | 0 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
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Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at Newcastle was 3rd-3.64 at the bell, beaten a nose by Bodyline (1:54.80) in NR 40 to 46 on April 20 at $3.70. Leading player.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 20/04/2026 | 6 | NR 40 to 46 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.70 |
| 6/10 | 14/04/2026 | 8 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.8 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $11.00 |
| 9/9 | 06/04/2026 | 6 | NR 40 to 43 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 22.9L | $2.90 |
| 4/9 | 31/03/2026 | 106 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.5 | 8 |
| 13.7L | $51.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 15/12/2025 | 7 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 29.6L | $71.00 |
| 9/10 | 08/12/2025 | 14 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 26.7L | $51.00 |

Driver: Jason Grimson
Stats
Comments
Last start posted a big 10 m win (Fr6) at this track (1:53.70) beating Dynamite Danni in 3yo+ 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 on April 21 at $7.50. Sure to feature again.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.7 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $7.50 |
| 7/9 | 14/04/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jason Grimson | 1:52.6 | 1 |
| 24.0L | $126.00 |
| 6/10 | 07/04/2026 | 7 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $12,240.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jason Grimson | 1:54.1 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/9 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $12.00 |
| 7/10 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:52.9 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $71.00 |
| 5/10 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:55.3 | 10 |
| 8.5L | $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: KerryAnn Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 24 m by What For (1:53.70) in 3yo+ 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 on April 21 at $3.90. At his previous start 5th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-1.69 beaten 6 m by Robust Easton (1:54.10) in 3yo+ 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 on April 7 at $23. Finds the right race this time.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 21/04/2026 | 14 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 24.1L | $3.90 |
| 5/10 | 07/04/2026 | 7 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $12,240.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.1 | 8 |
| 5.9L | $23.00 |
| 2/8 | 31/03/2026 | 14 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.8 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.8 | 6 |
| 16.8L | $18.00 |
| 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 |
| 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 |