Menangle Race 3 - Farmer Joe's Chicken Pace
SOHO PIASTRI (8) led and stuck on solidly when fourth in a handy line-up last start. Had finished top-two in his other three outings this time in including a win at this circuit and distance. Draws out but was runner-up from this barrier when fresh and has enough speed to push forward. NYMBAL NZ (9) is a newcomer to the Kerryann Morris yard from NZ where he was last seen in finishing fifth in the Group 1 Northern Derby at Alexandra Park. Has had nearly six weeks off and draws wide but his Kiwi form should measure up strongly. HYKEEPMEPOSTED (1) looks close to a win after back-to-back seconds over this distance, one here and the other from a wide barrier at Newcastle. He looks well served by the inside draw. ALWAYSBGOOD (10) cops a wide barrier but is progressive having yet to miss a place including a Penrith win two back and a second after racing wide here last week.

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
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Comments
Solid performance when beaten by 1.75 m finishing second behind Tristar For Chris at this track over 1609m in a 3yo+ on May 26 at $4.20. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second behind Hav Fun With That at Newcastle over 1609m on June 1 at $3. Close to a win and gets the ace draw.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 01/06/2026 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.3 | 8 |
| 10.4L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 26/05/2026 | 7 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $4.20 |
| 4/10 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $4.20 |
| 8/9 | 12/05/2026 | 14 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:51.8 | 4 |
| 27.6L | $23.00 |
| 10/10 | 28/04/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.3 | 6 |
| 20.4L | $15.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr10) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 9th-11.43 beaten 18 m by Perfectdelight (1:54.00) in 3yo+ on June 2 at $81. Before that, 4th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 4th-16.5 beaten 5.5 m by Tristar For Chris (1:54.10) in 3yo+ on May 26 at $2.40. Draws for a good showing.
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 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jason Grimson | 1:54.0 | 10 |
| 18.1L | $81.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/05/2026 | 7 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $2.40 |
| 3/10 | 19/05/2026 | 14 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jason Grimson | 1:54.0 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:51.9 | 7 |
| 18.6L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/04/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:53.3 | 10 |
| 19.8L | $81.00 |
| 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 |
| 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 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr7) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway beaten 10 m by Gem N Em (2:04.40) in 4yo+ on May 29 at $126. Two runs back was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 14 m by You Are My Wish (1:51.90) in 3yo+ on May 5 at $41. This may be too tough.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 29/05/2026 | 24 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Mikayla Towers | 1:55.0 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $126.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:51.9 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/04/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jason Grimson | 1:53.3 | 8 |
| 17.1L | $41.00 |
| 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 |
| 3/9 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Grimson
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 6th-7.9 beaten 18 m by Perfectdelight (1:54.00) in 3yo+ on June 2 at $81. Two runs back 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-4.97 beaten 14 m by Papi Rocks (1:53.20) on May 26 at $41. Looking elsewhere.
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 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Abbott | 1:54.0 | 7 |
| 18.8L | $81.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 56 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jason Grimson | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 14.4L | $41.00 |
| 4/9 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:51.8 | 5 |
| 19.6L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.9 | 4 |
| 13.6L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 28/04/2026 | 7 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.90 |
| 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 |
| 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: Vaughan Duncan
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Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Sr1) over 1609m at Newcastle, at the bell was 5th-7.5 beaten 8 m by Tried And Trusted (1:55.80) on May 11 at $3.30. Before that was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 19 m by You Are My Wish (1:51.90) in 3yo+ on May 5 at $26. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 11/05/2026 | 6 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $3.30 |
| 7/9 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:51.9 | 5 |
| 19.9L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/04/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:53.3 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $19.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Seaton Grima
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 7th-11.93 beaten 8 m by Change Tact (1:54.60) on June 2 at $23. Two runs back 5th (Fr6) over 2030m after showing early speed at Newcastle beaten 24 m by Lou Will (2:25.70) on May 22 at $4.40. Not keen on his chances in this field.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 02/06/2026 | 11 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/6 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:55.5 | 6 |
| 24.3L | $4.40 |
| 1/9 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:53.5 | 6 |
| 9.2L | $1.60 |
| 8/10 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $2.70 |
| 3/9 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.4 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 12/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | R A Payne | 0 |
| 29L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Geary
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Comments
Improved last start with a game effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 8th-11.29 beaten 11 m by Perfectdelight (1:54.00) in 3yo+ on June 2 at $17. Decent effort last start. Could be there at the business end.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:54.0 | 8 |
| 11.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Bailey Mcdonough | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:50.4 | 7 |
| 91.8L | $4.80 |
| 3/9 | 12/05/2026 | 11 | NR up to 59 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:53.7 | 8 |
| 1.6L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 01/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $1.40 |
| 9/10 | 25/04/2026 | 11 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:50.9 | 1 |
| 18.9L | $51.00 |
| 2/10 | 14/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 66 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:51.3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $18.00 |
| 2/4 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Jim Douglass | 0 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Stanley
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Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4.5 m fourth behind Enjabonarlo at this track over 1609m last start. Before that was beaten 2.5 metres second at Bathurst over 1730m in 3yo on May 6. Strong claims.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 23/05/2026 | 17 | s-0W/20K/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:51.4 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $4.80 |
| 2/10 | 06/05/2026 | 8 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $2.40 |
| 1/10 | 28/04/2026 | 7 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:52.7 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.90 |
| 2/10 | 21/04/2026 | 187 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:51.5 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $3.80 |
| 1/8 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 16/10/2025 | 20 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:54.5 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $1.55 |
| 3/10 | 26/09/2025 | 106 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:53.1 | 2 |
| 19.1L | $1.65 |

Driver: Cameron Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track was 4th-4.23 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Perfectdelight (1:54.00) in 3yo+ on June 2 at $4.40. Two runs back posted a big 17 m win when quickly away, (Fr1) at Penrith (2:38.00) beating Discernment in on May 25 at $2.25 at the bell was leading 4.71. Draws wide but on the up.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 02/06/2026 | 8 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:54.0 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $4.40 |
| 1/7 | 25/05/2026 | 14 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 17.9L | $2.25 |
| 3/9 | 11/05/2026 | 424 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $1.60 |
| 4/8 | 06/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 20.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 13/03/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $6.50 |