Menangle Race 5 - Nutrien Equine Nsw Breeders Challenge 3yo Fillies Heat - Round 1
Smart filly SPARKLING SEA (10) cops a wide draw but she races well when second-up and will be fitter for a resuming second against the older mares. She loves this circuit and distance, winning six of her eight attempts, and she is nicely placed back against the fillies. FAKE FRIENDS (3) was struggling with her manners at the end of last campaign but she is capable when right. Yet to miss a place in three fresh attempts and was readied with a trial win. The good draw should see a strong return. STRIPES (6) has won her last three outings in Brisbane, the most recent coming in the QBred Triad Final last month. Beat SPARKLING SEA home in both the South East and Queensland Oaks over the winter so could measure up. ONE MORE REASON (4) won from wider here last start and is yet to miss the top-three this time in so respect.

Driver: Will Rixon
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Beaten favourite last start when second at this track on September 15. Won the start prior at Goulburn on September 7. Up in grade but drawn ideally so may be worth including.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 15/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:52.6 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $1.33 |
| 1/9 | 07/09/2026 | 23 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Goulburn | 2240m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:59.8 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $1.30 |
| 3/10 | 15/08/2026 | 11 | Fillies NMT2Ws/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jye Coney | 1:52.1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.60 |
| 1/9 | 04/08/2026 | 61 | OWs/TS Also eligible F 1WTS | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:52.9 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $1.65 |
| 2/8 | 29/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jye Coney | 0 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 04/06/2026 | 12 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $4.20 |
| 3/9 | 23/05/2026 | 11 | FYs-0W/20K/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:52.8 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | P H Rixon | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
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Resumes. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into tenth after being driven well back, behind Senses at this track over 1609m in a 3yo on June 6 at $41. Previous preparation first-up ran on from midfield and won by 4 m as favourite (Fr3) at Goulburn (2:) beating Oshley in 3yo on April 27 at $2.90. Yet to be beaten in any of her first-up runs so watch the betting.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 19/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 06/06/2026 | 11 | NMT3Ws/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:50.8 | 9 |
| 13.4L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/05/2026 | 17 | NR up to 56 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $1.15 |
| 1/10 | 09/05/2026 | 12 | NMT3Ws/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:51.9 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 27/04/2026 | 198 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.0 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Kerryann Morris | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 11/10/2025 | 12 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:51.5 | 10 |
| 25.0L | $34.00 |
| 2/10 | 29/09/2025 | 31 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.9 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |

Driver: Jason Grimson
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Resumes. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into ninth after showing early speed, behind Star To Fall at this track over 1609m in a F on May 23 at $2. Rates highly. Readied with a trial win and draws well.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 23/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jason Grimson | 0 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 16/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jason Grimson | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 23/05/2026 | 10 | FYs-0W/20K/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.8 | 4 |
| 269.3L | $2.00 |
| 10/10 | 13/05/2026 | 11 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 166.1L | $1.14 |
| 10/10 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $200,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:50.0 | 1 |
| 20.7L | $81.00 |
| 3/10 | 25/04/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:50.2 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $6.00 |
| 7/7 | 11/04/2026 | 18 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.3 | 7 |
| 96.2L | $4.80 |
| 1/7 | 24/03/2026 | 10 | 0Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:51.9 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $2.00 |
| 1/5 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
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Racing consistently. Last start raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 8 m as favourite (Fr7) at this track (1:52.20) beating Blisses Best in on September 22 at $1.20 at the bell was 2nd-1.86. Going well and can play a major role.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 22/09/2026 | 17 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.2 | 7 |
| 8.4L | $1.20 |
| 3/7 | 05/09/2026 | 21 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:49.5 | 1 |
| 19.7L | $14.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/08/2026 | 112 | Fillies NMT2Ws/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:52.1 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $2.80 |
| 1/5 | 27/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Michael Hardy | 0 |
| 45L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 25/04/2026 | 19 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Hardy | 1:52.7 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $81.00 |
| 1/10 | 06/04/2026 | 14 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Temora | 1635m | Fast | Michael Hardy | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $1.90 |
| 9/10 | 23/03/2026 | 149 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Michael Hardy | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 29.1L | $21.00 |
| 3/6 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Michael Hardy | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jim Douglass
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Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr6) over 1720m after racing wide at Penrith, at the bell was 5th-8.45 beaten 14 m by Captains Delight (2:06.20) in 3yo on September 17 at $81. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 9th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early pace at Penrith, beaten 30 m by Blazing High (2:02.80) in 3yo on September 10 at $41. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | 0-2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 14.9L | $81.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 30.0L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 10.9L | $3.20 |
| 4/9 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $51.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/08/2026 | 19 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:51.8 | 6 |
| 6.4L | $101.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jim Douglass | 0 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 18/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Stephanie Morris | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Pete McMullen
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Comes here in the right form. Posted a big 8 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr6) at Albion Park (2:32.80) beating Amylee in 3yo G1 on August 22 at $1.40 at the bell was leading 2.24. Two runs back won by 11 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Albion Park (2:35.70) beating Notions in 3yo on August 14 at $1.04 at the bell was leading 4.12. Brings winning from from Queensland and could measure up.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 16/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jason Grimson | 0 |
| 35.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/12 | 22/08/2026 | 8 | Fillies No NR | $153,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/9 | 14/08/2026 | 10 | Fillies No NR | $9,920.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $1.04 |
| 1/12 | 04/08/2026 | 17 | NR 55 to 65 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $1.55 |
| 6/12 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | Fillies No NR | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:52.8 | 4 |
| 11.6L | $23.00 |
| 3/12 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | 3YO Fillies | $26,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:53.3 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $26.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $52,000.00 | Redcliffe | 2280m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Pete Mcmullen | 0 |
| 7.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
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Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following September 7 run. Last start won by 8 m as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr8) held up early, at Newcastle (1:54.60) beating Barrys Rose in M on September 18 at $4. This race will be harder than that win. Not likely to threaten this time.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 18/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.6 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $4.00 |
| 5/9 | 07/09/2026 | 23 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Goulburn | 2240m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 17.2L | $8.00 |
| 9/10 | 15/08/2026 | 10 | Fillies NMT2Ws/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:52.1 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $61.00 |
| 3/10 | 05/08/2026 | 8 | Fillies NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $2.90 |
| 8/10 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.2 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/10 | 21/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.5 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.40 |
| 3/7 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
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Last start 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track was 8th-20.2 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Agatha Bloom (1:52.30) in 3yo on September 15 at $81. Two runs back was well back in the run when 7th (Fr8) over 1710m after being wide early at Goulburn beaten 35 m by Im No Trouble (2:02.20) in 3yo on September 7 at $21. Not here.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 15/09/2026 | 8 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.3 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $81.00 |
| 7/10 | 07/09/2026 | 41 | 0Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.0 | 8 |
| 32.6L | $21.00 |
| 1/9 | 02/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 26/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Sebastian Piltz | 0 |
| 29.9L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.0 | 3 |
| 10.7L | $15.00 |
| 2/10 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | OWs/TS | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | 0Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.7 | 8 |
| 14.9L | $34.00 |
| 5/9 | 07/07/2026 | 22 | 0Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.2 | 9 |
| 12.7L | $81.00 |

Driver: Brad Hewitt
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Second-up here following a spell. Game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track was 3rd-7.71 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Golly Gee Fellas (1:50.60) in M on September 19 at $2. Classy filly who will be fitter and nicely placed against her own age group.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 19/09/2026 | 63 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:50.6 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $2.00 |
| 2/3 | 27/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | David Hewitt | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/12 | 18/07/2026 | 8 | Fillies No NR | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brad Hewitt | 1:52.8 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $2.70 |
| 1/12 | 10/07/2026 | 6 | Fillies No NR | $20,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brad Hewitt | 1:52.0 | 5 |
| 25.7L | $3.30 |
| 11/12 | 04/07/2026 | 18 | 3YO Fillies | $26,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brad Hewitt | 1:53.3 | 6 |
| 13.2L | $4.00 |
| 4/5 | 24/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 16/06/2026 | 45 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:51.1 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $1.15 |
| 6/10 | 02/05/2026 | 21 | No NR | $200,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:50.0 | 9 |
| 13.1L | $11.00 |