Menangle Race 1 - Major Oak Theatre Restaurant Pace
PAPA JOE (4) resumes from a spell of ten months after showing promise in a two-start a maiden campaign at Bathurst, winning on debut and missing narrowly in his other attempt. Has changed yards since and has been solid in a couple of recent trials so should be ready to go. UPSTREAM (7) enjoys a class drop on the last attempt. Form prior to that had been solid, recording back-to-back placings. Drawn to enjoy a nice run and if she gets the gaps could prove tough to beat. GOODTIME BRAVO (5) can feature after racing parked but sticking on for fourth at Penrith last time out. NEVERTOOLATE (1) has come from this barrier to place in his last two appearances at Bathurst. May be competitive.

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 2.25 m third behind Ya Racin Arlo at Bathurst over 1730m NR up to 47 last start. Before that was beaten 2.25 metres third again at Bathurst in NR up to 48 on April 29. Gets the ace draw so may feature.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 06/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Travis Bullock | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 29/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Travis Bullock | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |
| 6/9 | 22/04/2026 | 38 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Travis Bullock | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $51.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/03/2026 | 9 | NR 40 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | J D Reynolds | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $1.85 |
| 1/10 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 38 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | J D Reynolds | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $1.80 |
| 2/9 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 38 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | J D Reynolds | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $3.50 |
| 3/7 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J T Hewitt | 0 |
| 6.4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J T Hewitt | 0 |
| 8.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cooper Griffiths
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing sixth behind Mac Thunder at this track over 2125m in a NR up to 53 on April 30 at $51. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Between Decks at this track over 2125m in a NR up to 47 on May 7 at $11. Draws for a good showing.
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 | 07/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $51.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 23.0L | $13.00 |
| 8/9 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 29.3L | $31.00 |
| 2/10 | 26/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 06/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | R P Morris | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr4) over 1720m at Dubbo, at the bell was 6th-14.8 beaten 16 m by Hazza Is Watching (2:05.80) in NR up to 53 on May 8 at $101. Before that 10th (Sr2) over 1730m at Bathurst, beaten 30 m by Kenzie Shannon (2:04.80) in NR up to 53 on April 29 at $19. Draws well so may feature.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 08/05/2026 | 9 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Mitch Turnbull | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 29/04/2026 | 28 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 27.9L | $19.00 |
| 6/10 | 01/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Isobel Ross | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 16.3L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Young | 2100m | Fast | Mitch Turnbull | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 21.1L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/03/2026 | 80 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Junee | 1760m | Neutral | Blake Jones | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $41.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Mitch Turnbull | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 02/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Amanda Turnbull | 0 |
| 17.2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 27/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 1646m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 27.7L | $21.00 |

Driver: Jai Meikle
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation when a close second after a quick start, behind Forever Onthe Punt at Bathurst over 1730m in a 3yo 2 WINs on July 9 at $1.85. Previous preparation first-up won by a nose as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at Bathurst (2:06.60) beating Princess Ballerina in MAIDEN on July 2 at $1.55. Has upside and has been trialling well so could make a winning return.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 04/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | M T Muscat | 0 |
| 19.8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 20/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | M T Muscat | 0 |
| 8.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 09/07/2025 | 7 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.85 |
| 1/10 | 02/07/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.55 |

Driver: Seaton Grima
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track was 2nd-3.56 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Flo Ryda (2:05.60) in NR up to 52 on May 7 at $12. At his previous start 8th (Fr2) over 1609m at Newcastle, at the bell was 5th-8.7 beaten 14 m by Ultimate Rhapsody (1:54.70) in NR up to 50 on April 24 at $7. This looks a suitable assignment.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 07/05/2026 | 13 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $12.00 |
| 8/9 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 14.1L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 17/04/2026 | 15 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 22.7L | $6.50 |
| 9/10 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 14.2L | $8.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 20.5L | $15.00 |
| 9/9 | 20/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $14,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $101.00 |
| 3/4 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Peter Green Jnr | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 30/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | C J Slater | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Zara Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 6th-8.71 beaten 17 m by Miss Blue Stork (2:04.40) in NR up to 52 on May 7 at $9.50. Two runs back failed to finish when she ran at this track on December 24 over 1720m. Will take a lot from that run so is in the mix.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 07/05/2026 | 134 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 17.6L | $9.50 |
| 7/7 | 29/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 11.6L | $0.00 | |
| 0/10 | 24/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 99.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $3.40 |
| 3/10 | 11/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 27/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 18.9L | $3.60 |
| 2/10 | 13/11/2025 | 13 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Trent Dawson | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gavin Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into eighth behind Namaka at Menangle over 1609m in a NR up to 85 M on May 9 at $101. Raced better the start before that with a good run when 3rd (Fr4) over 2125m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track, at the bell was 4th-6.62 beaten 2.5 m by Mac Thunder (2:37.40) in NR up to 53 on April 30 at $5.50. Better placed.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 09/05/2026 | 9 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:50.9 | 2 |
| 19.6L | $101.00 |
| 3/9 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 23/04/2026 | 35 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 47.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | NR 51 to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | J L Daskalovski | 1:58.6 | 8 |
| 26.9L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J L Daskalovski | 1:54.6 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.2 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $14.00 |
| 3/5 | 17/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mason Bigeni
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track was 8th-14.93 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Flo Ryda (2:05.60) in NR up to 52 on May 7 at $23. Before that, 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at Menangle was 5th-11.11 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Rivera Lou (1:52.90) in NR up to 64 on March 31 at $81. Consider for exotics.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 07/05/2026 | 37 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | M N Bigeni | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $23.00 |
| 3/4 | 04/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Sebastian Piltz | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 16.6L | $81.00 |
| 7/9 | 24/03/2026 | 12 | NR up to 68 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:52.7 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $16.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/03/2026 | 21 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $3.20 |
| 5/10 | 19/02/2026 | 2 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $2.90 |
| 4/9 | 17/02/2026 | 3 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:52.5 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $81.00 |
| 2/9 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Kerryann Morris | 0 |
| 9.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr9) over 1609m after racing wide at Menangle, beaten 21 m by You Are My Wish (1:51.90) in 3yo+ 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 on May 5 at $23. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr4) over 1720m after being wide early at this track, beaten 10 m by Madazalways (2:06.80) in NR up to 53 on April 16 at $9. Better than the last few runs suggest.
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 | 05/05/2026 | 19 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:51.9 | 9 |
| 21.8L | $23.00 |
| 8/9 | 16/04/2026 | 45 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $9.00 |
| 7/7 | 02/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 26.6L | $12.00 |
| 3/10 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $19.00 |
| 9/10 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 17.7L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 05/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Sebastian Piltz | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $61.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 7.7L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 30/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Sebastian Piltz | 0 |
| 7.9L | $0.00 |