Menangle Race 6 - Bestinbeds.com.au Kevin Newman Ffa (Listed Classic)
LUX AETERNA (1) won at Listed level over 1609m at this track last start after having led all of the way as the warm favourite. Having drawn the inside looks tough to beat once again. NO NOTTHEBUTTONS (2) scored a game neck win over 2300m at this track last start when sent out as the odds-on favourite. Drawn well and can repeat the dose. RIPP (10) could only manage to finish ninth of 10 last start over 1609m at this track after having raced outside the leader for most of the trip. Better than that last run would suggest and can finish in the top-three. SMOKEN ACE NZ (3) comes here following a last start second of 10 over 1609m at this track . Include in exotic bets.

Driver: Rickie Alchin
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Comments
Last start posted a big 8 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr7) at this track (1:51.30) beating Isla Rochelle in LR M on July 25 at $1.55 at the bell was leading 5.06. Expected to measure up again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:51.3 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $1.55 |
| 2/10 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:51.9 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $3.60 |
| 5/10 | 11/07/2026 | 9 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:51.3 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $31.00 |
| 7/7 | 02/07/2026 | 5 | Mares | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Rickie Alchin | 1:51.0 | 7 |
| 14.5L | $3.30 |
| 4/10 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Rickie Alchin | 1:49.4 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:49.2 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $34.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 18/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | R A Hunt | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Seaton Grima
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Comments
Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won by a neck as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at this track (2:41.80) beating Dessie Gee in on July 25 at $1.95 at the bell was leading 4.69. Racing in great heart and expected to be in the finish again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.95 |
| 2/10 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:52.8 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $1.45 |
| 1/10 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:53.4 | 6 |
| 9.7L | $3.80 |
| 1/7 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 27/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:51.2 | 8 |
| 7.1L | $2.70 |
| 1/9 | 19/06/2026 | 28 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/2 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 2525m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 22/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:52.0 | 1 |
| 60.8L | $18.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
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Comments
Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing fifth behind Glitter Aint Gold at this track over 1609m in a LR on July 11 at $10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Huta at this track over 1609m on July 25 at $6. Expected to go well again.
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 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:50.5 | 8 |
| 4.9L | $6.00 |
| 5/9 | 11/07/2026 | 112 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Kyle Marshall | 1:50.0 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/4 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kyle Marshall | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/2 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 21/03/2026 | 8 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:51.4 | 6 |
| 11.6L | $23.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/03/2026 | 6 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Geelong | 2570m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $3.20 |
| 4/7 | 07/03/2026 | 28 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:51.9 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:52.6 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $2.50 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
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Comments
Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 4th-11.36 beaten 10 m by Huta (1:50.50) on July 25 at $21. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr6) over 2300m at this track was 3rd-5.62 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Sao Paulo Simba (2:43.60) on July 18 at $18. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:50.5 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 18/07/2026 | 8 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:54.5 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $18.00 |
| 1/10 | 10/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:53.0 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $1.90 |
| 2/10 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:52.4 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $5.50 |
| 8/10 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:53.4 | 9 |
| 30.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:52.8 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jye Coney | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jett Turnbull
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Comments
Failed to impress last start; 10th (Fr10) over 1609m after being wide early at this track, beaten 25 m by Huta (1:50.50) on July 25 at $4.60. Showed ability the outing before when he won by 3 m (Fr1) at this track (1:50.00) beating Jorge Street in LR on July 11 at $3.40 at the bell was 2nd-5.7. Can improve from a better draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:50.5 | 10 |
| 26.0L | $4.60 |
| 1/9 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jett Turnbull | 1:50.0 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.40 |
| 3/8 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Nathan Turnbull | 1:51.3 | 7 |
| 9.1L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:53.4 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:49.2 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $19.00 |
| 1/10 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:52.7 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.90 |
| 3/8 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Turnbull | 0 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jett Turnbull | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
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Comments
Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts at this course. Placed last start was well back in the run when 3rd (Fr9) over 2300m at this track, at the bell was 6th-11.11 beaten 4.5 m by Sao Paulo Simba (2:43.60) on July 18 at $31. Before that 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 4th-6.26 beaten 3.5 m by Perfect Stride (1:50.60) on July 11 at $2.40. Hard to enthuse in this field.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.5 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $31.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jye Coney | 1:50.6 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $2.40 |
| 6/10 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:53.4 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:50.1 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $9.50 |
| 4/10 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:52.7 | 10 |
| 4.4L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:49.1 | 6 |
| 12.6L | $101.00 |
| 1/5 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Harrison Orange
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 2300m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 2nd-4.69 beaten 8 m by No Notthebuttons (2:41.80) on July 25 at $6.50. Two runs back 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 4th-10.24 beaten 3 m by Glitter Aint Gold (1:50.00) in LR on July 11 at $23. Prefer others on this occasion.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Chris Geary | 1:50.0 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:51.3 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $8.50 |
| 9/10 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:53.4 | 7 |
| 32.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:49.2 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:50.1 | 6 |
| 13.6L | $81.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | M J Atkinson | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jett Turnbull | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matt Newberry
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Comments
Last start won by a head (Sr2) at Riverina Paceway (2:42.70) beating Kimcando in on July 24 at $3.50 at the bell was leading 1.1. Big chance of back-to-back wins.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 24/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Matthew Newberry | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
| 5/7 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 18.2L | $81.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Matthew Newberry | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $17.00 |
| 8/10 | 03/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | John Newberry | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 15.5L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/06/2026 | 8 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:52.2 | 2 |
| 12.2L | $23.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/06/2026 | 6 | NR 65 to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Matthew Newberry | 1:53.4 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/4 | 30/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | John Newberry | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 23/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | John Newberry | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track was 6th-16.16 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Huta (1:50.50) on July 25 at $12. Two runs back was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 m by Sao Paulo Simba (1:51.30) on July 4 at $12. Prefer others.
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 | 25/07/2026 | 21 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:50.5 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Svanosio | 1:51.3 | 6 |
| 12.7L | $12.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:54.8 | 8 |
| 9.4L | $2.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:50.3 | 10 |
| 8.4L | $6.50 |
| 4/10 | 06/06/2026 | 21 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.4 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $2.00 |
| 2/10 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:50.2 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $1.60 |
| 1/8 | 29/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track was 3rd-6.99 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Huta (1:50.50) on July 25 at $2.90. Before that, 4th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track was leading by 5.7 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Glitter Aint Gold (1:50.00) in LR on July 11 at $2.70. Should improve sharply.
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 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jason Hewitt | 1:50.5 | 9 |
| 16.2L | $2.90 |
| 1/2 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jason Hewitt | 0 |
| 24.9L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jason Hewitt | 1:50.0 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jason Hewitt | 1:51.3 | 8 |
| 8.9L | $3.70 |
| 2/10 | 27/06/2026 | 21 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jason Hewitt | 1:53.4 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jason Hewitt | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 06/06/2026 | 35 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jason Hewitt | 1:50.1 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $31.00 |
| 1/10 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:49.7 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $21.00 |

Driver: Michael Stanley
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr5) over 2300m at this track, at the bell was 6th-12.37 beaten 11 m by No Notthebuttons (2:41.80) on July 25 at $19. Two runs back won by a nose as favourite (Fr10) at this track (1:52.70) beating Rocknroll Hammer in on July 21 at $3.60 at the bell was 2nd-1.86. This looks a far sterner test.
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 | 25/07/2026 | 4 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:53.2 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $19.00 |
| 1/10 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.7 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $3.60 |
| 1/10 | 14/07/2026 | 10 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.3 | 9 |
| 1.9L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:55.0 | 9 |
| 4.9L | $9.50 |
| 8/9 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:51.5 | 6 |
| 10.7L | $11.00 |
| 7/10 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:50.8 | 10 |
| 11.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/5 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ashleigh Delosa | 0 |
| 10.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 29/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |