Menangle Race 5 - Farmer Joes Outlet Pace
FIRESTRIKE (7) opened his career in the best possible manner last start, crossing from a wider barrier than this to lead before gong on to score by close to by 5 metres at this circuit and distance. Up in class but looks to have plenty of upside so could go through his grades. BIRDY GAL (2) came from a similar barrier to win at this circuit and distance and could be close to another success after placing from wider draws in her last two outings here. Major player. ROCK ASSET (1) drew deep then raced wide and broke last week so forget that result. Gets the ace draw so worth another chance. AMERICAN BOXER (4) has been coming from the back row of late and did a good job to place at Penrith two back.

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, well beaten by Bettorleftalone (1:51.50) in 3yo+ 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 on April 21 at $51. At her previous start good run when 2nd (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early speed at Penrith, beaten 3.5 m by Nothingbutwaves (2:03.10) in NR up to 54 on April 16 at $5. Can bounce back to best form.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 21/04/2026 | 5 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.5 | 9 |
| 207.0L | $51.00 |
| 2/9 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 54 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $7.50 |
| 5/9 | 31/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.3 | 4 |
| 10.2L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 28.0L | $6.50 |
| 7/10 | 20/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 52 | $12,240.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 27/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brian Portelli
Stats
Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 6 m finishing third 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 $3.90. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second behind Memphis Fury at this track over 1609m in a 3yo+ 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 on April 21 at $10. Sure to go well again.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 10.9L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/04/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:52.8 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $3.90 |
| 8/10 | 07/04/2026 | 8 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:52.3 | 9 |
| 14.6L | $51.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $2.60 |
| 1/10 | 24/03/2026 | 14 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:53.1 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $7.50 |
| 2/10 | 10/03/2026 | 26 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:54.8 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $18.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Vaughan Duncan | 0 |
| 12.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 04/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Vaughan Duncan | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Klayton Bigeni
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 6th (Sr2) over 1609m at Newcastle beaten 25 m by Jilliby Amigo (1:55.20) in NR up to 48 on April 17 at $19. Before that was well back in the run when 9th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 25 m by Myth You Already (1:52.30) in 3yo+ 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 on April 7 at $21. Not keen on her chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 17/04/2026 | 10 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 26.4L | $19.00 |
| 9/10 | 07/04/2026 | 35 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:52.3 | 6 |
| 25.2L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 03/03/2026 | 10 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:51.7 | 2 |
| 15.9L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:51.8 | 1 |
| 20.7L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:51.3 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $151.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/02/2026 | 17 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 01/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | M N Bigeni | 0 |
| 14.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 02/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Jake Bigeni | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr4) over 1720m at Penrith, beaten 24 m by Nicely Spoken (2:03.50) in NR 55 to 58 on April 16 at $9.50. At the start before game effort when 3rd (Sr2) over 2125m at Penrith, at the bell was 7th-15.66 beaten 10 m by Elegant Stride (2:33.30) in NR up to 57 on April 9 at $11. Sure to be in the mix.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 24.4L | $9.50 |
| 3/10 | 09/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 10.2L | $11.00 |
| 7/10 | 26/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | J B Meikle | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 9.7L | $15.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 57 | $12,240.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 22.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 12/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 7.7L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | K J Pizzuto | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 02/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | N Jack | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Geary
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 16 m by Memphis Fury (1:53.90) in 3yo+ 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 on April 21 at $6.50. At his previous start 5th (Fr10) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was leading 4.42 beaten 7 m by Explosive Bronski (1:52.80) in 3yo+ 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 on April 14 at $3.50. Well-placed and can improve sharply.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 16.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 14/04/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:52.8 | 10 |
| 7.9L | $3.50 |
| 7/10 | 07/04/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:52.3 | 10 |
| 11.9L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:51.7 | 8 |
| 12.9L | $41.00 |
| 3/10 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:52.9 | 8 |
| 6.6L | $4.80 |
| 7/10 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:53.0 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 03/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Brown | 0 |
| 30.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 14/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J W Brown | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Comes here second-up after a week. Lacklustre first-up performance when 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Bettorleftalone (1:51.50) in 3yo+ 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 on April 21 at $51. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 21/04/2026 | 141 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:51.5 | 6 |
| 30.3L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 20.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 01/12/2025 | 7 | 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Darren Binskin | 1:53.3 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 24/11/2025 | 7 | 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Darren Binskin | 1:54.2 | 3 |
| 8.7L | $8.50 |
| 1/10 | 17/11/2025 | 7 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Darren Binskin | 1:53.6 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $7.00 |
| 8/10 | 10/11/2025 | 14 | 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Darren Binskin | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 30.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/10 | 27/10/2025 | 169 | 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Darren Binskin | 1:53.2 | 6 |
| 22.1L | $61.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Won on debut posted a big 5 m win as favourite (Fr9) at this track (1:52.90) beating Captains Delight in MAIDEN on April 14 at $1.55 at the bell was 2nd-11.41. Tricky draw to overcome but has plenty of upside.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 14/04/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:52.9 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $1.55 |
| 1/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 30.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 16.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Grimson
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, beaten 18 m by Memphis Fury (1:53.90) in 3yo+ 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 on April 21 at $19. Two runs back won by 1.75 m when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at this track (1:52.80) beating Parallel in 3yo+ 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 on April 14 at $7 at the bell was 2nd-4.42. Not keen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:53.9 | 9 |
| 18.4L | $19.00 |
| 1/10 | 14/04/2026 | 8 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jason Grimson | 1:52.8 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 06/04/2026 | 6 | NR 44 to 50 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $3.00 |
| 6/9 | 31/03/2026 | 106 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.8 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $9.50 |
| 3/9 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 15/12/2025 | 7 | 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:53.0 | 9 |
| 19.1L | $151.00 |
| 9/9 | 08/12/2025 | 7 | 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:52.9 | 6 |
| 19.6L | $34.00 |

Driver: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Sr4) over 1720m after racing wide at Penrith beaten 3.5 m by Madazalways (2:06.80) in NR up to 53 on April 16 at $4.80. Can play a role in the finish again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $4.80 |
| 10/10 | 09/04/2026 | 16 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 68.7L | $7.50 |
| 5/9 | 24/03/2026 | 6 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:53.4 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |
| 7/10 | 18/03/2026 | 15 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | B J Medlyn | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $4.00 |
| 3/9 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:52.2 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $23.00 |
| 4/9 | 24/02/2026 | 24 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:52.9 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Tony Pullicino | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: KerryAnn Morris
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 12 m by Memphis Fury (1:53.90) in 3yo+ 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 on April 21 at $13. Sure to be in the mix.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 12.2L | $13.00 |
| 7/10 | 14/04/2026 | 8 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.8 | 8 |
| 12.2L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 06/04/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 54 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $2.90 |
| 2/9 | 30/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $81.00 |
| 10/10 | 17/03/2026 | 14 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.5 | 9 |
| 27.4L | $151.00 |
| 8/10 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:51.7 | 7 |
| 19.6L | $31.00 |
| 9/9 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 25.9L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 21/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J L Daskalovski | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 |