Menangle Race 6 - Irt Horse Transport Pace
PARTY CENTRAL NZ (8) resumes following a spell of ten months and has joined the powerhouse Jason Grimson yard since last seen. Has a great fresh record with four wins and a placing from five first-up appearances. Must overcome a wide draw but should be ready to go off a nice trial. BETTORLIGHTEM UP (6) progressed of a resuming fourth to come from this barrier and finish third last week at this circuit and distance. Has won third-up before so should be close to peak fitness. VINKE B NZ (10) draws wide but has placed in two of his last four starts in stronger company so is better placed. TOORAM CEE CEE (2) showed pleasing improvement last time out when third from this barrier at Newcastle. Go well.

Driver: Stephanie Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.47 beaten 13 m by Wicked Confession (1:51.60) in NR up to 75 M on April 18 at $51. Before that, 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track was 9th-13.1 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Fe Fe On Fire (1:51.80) in NR up to 64 on April 7 at $9.50. Expecting a much better run this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 18/04/2026 | 11 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Stephanie Morris | 1:51.6 | 1 |
| 13.7L | $51.00 |
| 5/10 | 07/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Stephanie Morris | 1:51.8 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $9.50 |
| 3/9 | 31/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Stephanie Morris | 1:52.3 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $16.00 |
| 8/10 | 21/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Stephanie Morris | 1:52.8 | 1 |
| 16.8L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 10/03/2026 | 67 | NR up to 57 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Stephanie Morris | 1:53.3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Stephanie Morris | 0 |
| 10.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 02/01/2026 | 15 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Stephanie Morris | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | David Morris | 0 |
| 14.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jake Bigeni
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at Newcastle beaten 1.5 m by Radiant Amber (1:55.60) in NR up to 58 on April 17 at $1.90. Decent effort last start. Should be there at the business end.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 17/04/2026 | 10 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.90 |
| 7/10 | 07/04/2026 | 11 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:51.8 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $4.60 |
| 9/10 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $26.00 |
| 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 |
| 3/7 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | M N Bigeni | 0 |
| 6.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 16/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | J P Cotchin | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 5th-9.69 beaten 19 m by Ark Sea (1:51.30) in NR up to 66 on April 14 at $41. At the run before game effort when 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track was 6th-7.92 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Fe Fe On Fire (1:51.80) in NR up to 64 on April 7 at $11. Best form puts him right in this.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 14/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 66 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:51.3 | 4 |
| 19.7L | $41.00 |
| 2/10 | 07/04/2026 | 21 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.8 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.0 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $15.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:52.6 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $34.00 |
| 10/10 | 28/02/2026 | 11 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.3 | 1 |
| 13.2L | $51.00 |
| 1/10 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.4 | 6 |
| 13.7L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 30/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | D R Morris | 0 |
| 14.8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 08/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | D R Morris | 0 |
| 15.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Geary
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 22 m by Myth You Already (1:52.40) in NR up to 64 on April 21 at $31. Two runs back 6th (Sr3) over 1720m at Penrith, beaten 16 m by Nicely Spoken (2:03.50) in NR 55 to 58 on April 16 at $9. Wait until the form picks up.
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 | 5 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:52.4 | 2 |
| 22.2L | $31.00 |
| 6/10 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jai Meikle | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 16.2L | $9.00 |
| 1/9 | 09/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:52.9 | 3 |
| 10.7L | $51.00 |
| 2/10 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.9 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $3.60 |
| 6/9 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:51.7 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $34.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 22 m by Wicked Confession (1:51.60) in NR up to 75 M on April 18 at $71. Two runs back 9th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 6th-8.28 beaten 13 m by Can Be A Ruebe (1:52.70) in NR up to 85 M on April 11 at $151. Not keen.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:51.6 | 5 |
| 22.6L | $71.00 |
| 9/10 | 11/04/2026 | 16 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.7 | 3 |
| 13.7L | $151.00 |
| 3/9 | 26/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 20/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 57 | $12,240.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 9/10 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 18.4L | $81.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $21.00 |
| 2/9 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 15/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | N A Day | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing fourth after being driven well back, behind Mister Quirk at Newcastle over 1609m in a NR up to 62 on April 10 at $4.40. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Myth You Already at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 64 on April 21 at $5. One of the primary contenders.
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 | 11 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.4 | 6 |
| 6.9L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 10/04/2026 | 104 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.1 | 8 |
| 7.6L | $4.40 |
| 5/7 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ashleigh Delosa | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ashleigh Delosa | 0 |
| 23.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 27/12/2025 | 8 | 5 WINs | $30,600.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:58.1 | 6 |
| 15.3L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/12/2025 | 20 | 2-5 WINs | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 0.7L | $17.00 |
| 8/9 | 29/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:52.4 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $61.00 |
| 6/9 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:52.2 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $26.00 |

Driver: Bailey McDonough
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr6) over 1720m after showing early speed and racing wide at Penrith beaten 45 m by Blackjack Bart (2:02.70) in NR up to 68 on April 16 at $10. At the run before 9th (Fr2) over 2300m at this track beaten 22 m by Oakie Smokeshow (2:44.60) in 4-020yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on April 11 at $81. Rates highly on best form and can bounce back.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 16/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:54.8 | 6 |
| 45.1L | $10.00 |
| 9/10 | 11/04/2026 | 32 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 22.4L | $81.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Bailey Mcdonough | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.6 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 72 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.1 | 5 |
| 14.2L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.8 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 14/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.3 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $3.20 |
| 2/6 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of ten months. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into sixth behind Namaka at this track over 1609m in a 3yo No NR on June 28 at $3.30. Previous preparation first-up posted a big 3.5 m win after showing early speed, (Fr8) at Newcastle (1:52.80) beating Ozzie Corka in NR up to 53 on June 13 at $3.50. Has never missed the frame when resuming and is expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 28/06/2025 | 15 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.8 | 4 |
| 13.2L | $3.30 |
| 1/10 | 13/06/2025 | 91 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.8 | 8 |
| 3.4L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 04/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 14/03/2025 | 13 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:51.5 | 6 |
| 5.7L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/03/2025 | 8 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2400m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 17.2L | $31.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/02/2025 | 91 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $1.20 |
| 1/10 | 22/11/2024 | 63 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.9 | 8 |
| 1.4L | $1.90 |

Driver: Jett Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr2) over 1730m at Bathurst was 6th-10.23 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Go Without (2:03.40) in NR up to 62 on April 15 at $8.50. Two runs back was well back in the run when 3rd (Fr6) over 1730m at Bathurst was 7th-15.31 at the bell, beaten a neck by Borrowed Time (2:04.30) in NR up to 63 on April 8 at $15. Others are preferred.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 15/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Matthew Atkinson | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 15.9L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/10 | 01/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | M J Atkinson | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/10 | 18/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | M J Atkinson | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 11/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | M J Atkinson | 1:54.1 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $51.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Turnbull | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Turnbull | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 22 m by Mike Ross (1:52.00) in NR up to 80 on April 18 at $8.50. At the run before game effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.77 beaten 1.5 m by Outside Fighter (1:51.40) in NR 67 to 71 on April 14 at $5.50. Rates highly and can atone.
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 | 18/04/2026 | 4 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:52.0 | 3 |
| 22.6L | $8.50 |
| 2/10 | 14/04/2026 | 18 | NR 67 to 71 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.4 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 10/10 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:51.3 | 10 |
| 12.6L | $81.00 |
| 2/10 | 21/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:51.8 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $71.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.6 | 9 |
| 9.2L | $16.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:50.1 | 5 |
| 28.3L | $41.00 |
| 2/4 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 16/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jim Douglass | 0 |
| 14.4L | $0.00 |