Mingenew Race 5 - Afgri Equipment Mingenew Cup (Bm62+)
FRIES WITH THAT (5) is the one to beat on consistency, having won a 3yo+ Benchmark 56+ at Carnarvon over 1600m before being beaten just over half a length there over 1750m as the well-supported favourite. The rise to 2000m is the question, but he is racing too well to ignore. HARD QUESTIONS (1) brings the strongest class reference after missing by a neck in a 3yo+ Open at Carnarvon, and the drop from that level gives him a serious winning case despite the distance query. CANDLELIGHT SHERIF (4) was wide throughout when fifth behind Pharoah Show, yet his Junction win from Tiff's Lad keeps him in the mix for the minors. WAR COLOURS (8) is the rougher selection; recent Northam Maiden form reads poorly, but the easier country setting gives her a chance to improve enough to be competitive.

Jockey: Tara Atherden
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Went close in a 3yo+ Open at Carnarvon last start, moving into it by the turn and finishing second to Pharoah Show, beaten a neck on good ground. His fifth before that in a 3yo+ Benchmark 68+ was disappointing as short odds-on favourite, but this is a more suitable class setting and the 3kg claim helps offset 60.5kg. The trip is the query, but he is a major player.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 12/09/2026 | 13 | OPEN 3U | $60,000.00 | Carnarvon | 2000m | Good | Madi Derrick | 55kg | 2:02.38 | 5-2-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 30/08/2026 | 14 | BM68+ 3U | $30,000.00 | Carnarvon | 1750m | Good | Natasha Faithfull | 58.5kg | 1:46.05 | 3-1-5 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $1.95 |
| 1/9 | 16/08/2026 | 16 | BM68+ 3U | $20,000.00 | Carnarvon | 1600m | Good | Tara Atherden | 53kg | 1:36.95 | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/13 | 31/07/2026 | 100 | BM56+ 2U | $20,000.00 | Carnarvon | 1400m | Good | Alex Hearn | 59.5kg | 1:24.13 | 9-6-1 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 22/04/2026 | 13 | OPEN 3U | $30,000.00 | Ascot | 2200m | Good 4 | Lucy Fiore | 57.5kg | 2:19.58 | 2-4-7 | 10 |
| 7.1L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/04/2026 | 27 | BM70+ 2U | $24,000.00 | Geraldton | 2100m | Good 4 | Natika Riordan | 55.5kg | 2:13.72 | 8-7-6 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $3.10 |
| 7/9 | 16/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geraldton | 1110m | Good | Natasha Faithfull | 1:06.95 | - | 0 |
| 6.4L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 13/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geraldton | 1100m | Good | Brayden Gaerth | 1:06.86 | - | 0 |
| 4.09L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Tiana Murray
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Drops out of mid-week 3yo+ NMW1Y company after finishing second last at Belmont Park, beaten six and a half lengths at long odds. His previous ninth on soft ground was also plain, with no late impression from the rear. Needs conditions to fall his way.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 09/09/2026 | 14 | NMW1Y 3U | $35,000.00 | Belmont | 1700m | Good 4 | Giaan O'donnell | 55kg | 1:45.40 | 9-8-9 | 9 |
| 6.6L | $101.00 |
| 9/12 | 26/08/2026 | 17 | NMW1Y 3U | $35,000.00 | Belmont | 1400m | Soft 6 | Giaan O'donnell | 52.5kg | 1:25.19 | 12-12-9 | 11 |
| 7.9L | $201.00 |
| 13/14 | 09/08/2026 | 161 | BM58+ 3U | $24,000.00 | Kalgoorlie | 1200m | Soft 6 | Tara Atherden | 57kg | 1:13.45 | 12-14-13 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $101.00 |
| 13/14 | 01/03/2026 | 32 | BM72+ 2U | $100,000.00 | Esperance | 2010m | Good 4 | Ava Catarino | 54kg | 2:04.45 | 8-9-13 | 9 |
| 9.8L | $71.00 |
| 9/12 | 28/01/2026 | 26 | NMW1Y 2U | $35,000.00 | Ascot | 1800m | Good 4 | Wayne Wheatley | 55kg | 1:50.25 | 8-11-9 | 7 |
| 6.7L | $51.00 |
| 1/11 | 02/01/2026 | 28 | BM64+ 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1600m | Good 4 | Wayne Wheatley | 57kg | 1:35.92 | 11-10-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 07/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Kristy Bennett | 53.5kg | 1:03.23 | - | 0 |
| 2.01L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 09/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Laqdar Ramoly | 52.5kg | 0:59.91 | - | 0 |
| 15.14L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jessica Gray
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely beaten in 3yo+ NMW1Y grade at Belmont Park last start, finishing last behind Back To Bondi and beaten over 11 lengths after being restrained near the home turn. That was a sharp contrast to his Mt Newman win in a 3yo+ Benchmark 56+, where he beat Torqued Up by just over seven lengths. Needs to rebound and prove the 2000m.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 09/09/2026 | 18 | NMW1Y 3U | $35,000.00 | Belmont | 1700m | Good 4 | Bailey Webster | 53.5kg | 1:45.40 | 4-10-10 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $51.00 |
| 1/5 | 22/08/2026 | 20 | BM56+ 3U | $18,000.00 | newman | 1550m | Good | Bailey Webster | 57kg | 1:36.50 | 4-2-1 | 5 |
| 7.4L | $7.50 |
| 4/10 | 02/08/2026 | 21 | BM56+ 3U | $20,000.00 | Port Hedland | 1600m | Good | Sharni Webster | 56.5kg | 1:38.76 | 10-9-4 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/07/2026 | 8 | BM68+ 3U | $25,000.00 | Port Hedland | 2050m | Good | Sharni Webster | 53kg | 2:07.24 | 6-7-5 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | BM64+ 2U | $30,000.00 | Marble Bar | 1600m | Good | Sharni Webster | 53kg | 1:36.87 | 8-6-4 | 7 |
| 3.4L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | BM56+ 2U | $20,000.00 | Port Hedland | 1600m | Good | Sharni Webster | 56kg | 1:38.95 | 9-7-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $14.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 1450m | Good | Emily Chapman | 53kg | 1:32.71 | - | 0 |
| 10.16L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Soft | Brayden Gaerth | 0:58.07 | - | 0 |
| 1.35L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Casey Hunter
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced wide throughout in a 3yo+ Open at Carnarvon last start and was safely held in fifth, beaten four and a half lengths by Pharoah Show at generous odds. The run prior had more merit, winning a 3yo+ Benchmark 62+ at Junction by three and a half lengths from Tiff's Lad despite covering ground. Junction win prior keeps him a sound place hope, though Hard Questions has his measure.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN 3U | $60,000.00 | Carnarvon | 2000m | Good | Casey Hunter | 55kg | 2:02.38 | 2-3-5 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 05/09/2026 | 6 | BM62+ 3U | $30,000.00 | Junction | 1900m | Good | Casey Hunter | 55kg | 2:04.96 | 6-3-1 | 6 |
| 3.7L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 30/08/2026 | 14 | BM56+ 3U | $20,000.00 | Carnarvon | 1600m | Good | Jason Li | 56kg | 1:37.44 | 3-3-3 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $4.40 |
| 5/11 | 16/08/2026 | 16 | BM56+ 3U | $20,000.00 | Carnarvon | 1750m | Good | Alex Hearn | 57.5kg | 1:47.94 | 3-4-5 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/12 | 31/07/2026 | 12 | BM56+ 2U | $20,000.00 | Carnarvon | 1750m | Good | Alex Hearn | 57kg | 1:46.55 | 1-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/07/2026 | 9 | BM56+ 2U | $20,000.00 | Carnarvon | 1600m | Good | Madi Derrick | 56.5kg | 1:37.39 | 3-7-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.45 |
| 2/8 | 12/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Soft | A Hearn | 0:57.72 | - | 0 |
| 1.15L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 15/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Jason Whiting | 0:56.96 | - | 0 |
| 3.54L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Sharni Webster
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Held his form well in a 3yo+ Benchmark 56+ at Carnarvon last start, travelling strongly and being pipped by Another Nephew, beaten just over half a length as the well-supported favourite. That followed a 1600m win over Odin Omen in the same grade. If he runs 2000m, he sets the standard.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 12/09/2026 | 13 | BM56+ 3U | $20,000.00 | Carnarvon | 1750m | Good | Natasha Faithfull | 56.5kg | 1:46.41 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.7L | $3.30 |
| 1/10 | 30/08/2026 | 14 | BM56+ 3U | $20,000.00 | Carnarvon | 1600m | Good | Natasha Faithfull | 56.5kg | 1:37.44 | 4-4-1 | 7 |
| 0.4L | $4.80 |
| 3/11 | 16/08/2026 | 14 | BM56+ 3U | $20,000.00 | Carnarvon | 1750m | Good | Chanel Cooper | 55kg | 1:47.94 | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/10 | 02/08/2026 | 8 | BM56+ 3U | $20,000.00 | Port Hedland | 1600m | Good | Elisha Whittington | 55kg | 1:38.76 | 1-2-5 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/12 | 25/07/2026 | 21 | BM56+ 2U | $26,500.00 | Roebourne | 1406m | Good | Elisha Whittington | 55.5kg | 1:21.06 | 4-6-4 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/07/2026 | 27 | BM56+ 2U | $13,000.00 | Marble Bar | 1400m | Good | Elisha Whittington | 56.5kg | 1:23.03 | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 9/9 | 08/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Peter Farrell | 0:58.20 | - | 0 |
| 5.7L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 15/11/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Victoria Corver | 0:56.78 | - | 6 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Rosie Mahony
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Had excuses when fifth in a 3yo+ Benchmark 56+ at Carnarvon last start, racing wide throughout before making ground, but the margin was still over 12 lengths. Two back she was second last behind Fries With That and beaten just over seven lengths when unwanted in the market. Needs a clear lift.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 12/09/2026 | 13 | BM56+ 3U | $20,000.00 | Carnarvon | 1750m | Good | Madi Derrick | 55kg | 1:46.41 | 2-4-5 | 8 |
| 11.8L | $15.00 |
| 9/10 | 30/08/2026 | 30 | BM56+ 3U | $20,000.00 | Carnarvon | 1600m | Good | Madi Derrick | 55kg | 1:37.44 | 2-2-9 | 6 |
| 7.2L | $21.00 |
| 11/12 | 31/07/2026 | 12 | BM56+ 2U | $20,000.00 | Carnarvon | 1750m | Good | Holly Nottle | 55kg | 1:46.55 | 2-12-11 | 5 |
| 10.2L | $31.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/07/2026 | 94 | BM56+ 2U | $20,000.00 | Carnarvon | 1400m | Good | Tara Atherden | 53kg | 1:24.13 | 3-7-7 | 6 |
| 13.7L | $21.00 |
| 8/9 | 16/04/2026 | 11 | BM58+ 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1940m | Soft 5 | Luke Campbell | 54kg | 2:03.55 | 3-5-8 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $8.00 |
| 7/12 | 05/04/2026 | 17 | CL2 2U | $30,000.00 | Albany | 1900m | Soft 5 | Luke Campbell | 56.5kg | 2:03.67 | 3-6-7 | 9 |
| 10.4L | $9.50 |
| 2/5 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Brandon Louis | 54kg | 0:56.97 | - | 0 |
| 1.08L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 04/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albany | 1000m | Soft | Rosie Mahony | 1:03.04 | - | 0 |
| 1.13L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jason Li
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home only evenly when seventh in a 3yo+ Benchmark 56+ at Carnarvon, beaten over 13 lengths by Another Nephew, and there was no strong excuse. His third at Junction in a 3yo+ Benchmark 48+ two back was sound without being a major pointer, beaten just under five lengths. Needs the longer trip to bring sharp improvement.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | BM56+ 3U | $20,000.00 | Carnarvon | 1750m | Good | Sharni Webster | 53kg | 1:46.41 | 6-6-7 | 7 |
| 12.7L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/09/2026 | 6 | BM48+ 3U | $17,000.00 | Junction | 1400m | Good | Sharni Webster | 54kg | 1:29.83 | 3-6-3 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $4.80 |
| 5/10 | 30/08/2026 | 30 | BM56+ 3U | $20,000.00 | Carnarvon | 1600m | Good | Ebony Johnson | 51kg | 1:37.44 | 9-9-5 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $15.00 |
| 2/9 | 31/07/2026 | 12 | CL1 2U | $20,000.00 | Carnarvon | 1600m | Good | Holly Nottle | 55kg | 1:37.41 | 8-6-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
| 8/9 | 19/07/2026 | 23 | CL1 2U | $20,000.00 | Carnarvon | 1400m | Good | Kate Pateman | 56kg | 1:25.25 | 2-4-8 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $5.50 |
| 7/9 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | BM64+ 2U | $20,000.00 | Carnarvon | 1600m | Good | Rocky Cheung | 53.5kg | 1:36.25 | 7-8-7 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Joey Azzopardi | 53kg | 0:56.29 | - | 0 |
| 10.52L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 1030m | Soft | Regan Bayliss | 54kg | 1:02.32 | - | 0 |
| 7.13L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Amy Jo Hayes
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Eases back from a provincial assignment after finishing seventh in a 3yo+ Maiden at Northam, beaten over 13 lengths at big odds after giving away a big start. The run prior was worse, last over 2200m at Northam and well beaten when unwanted in the market. Place claims rely on improvement in this country setting.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 13/09/2026 | 38 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1600m | Good 4 | Cassey Martinan | 54kg | 1:36.44 | 9-10-7 | 8 |
| 12.6L | $101.00 |
| 11/11 | 06/08/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Northam | 2200m | Good 4 | Cassey Martinan | 54kg | 2:22.55 | 9-8-11 | 9 |
| 21.6L | $41.00 |
| 12/16 | 16/07/2026 | 14 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1600m | Soft 7 | Cassey Martinan | 54kg | 1:39.64 | 16-15-12 | 15 |
| 8.3L | $61.00 |
| 10/15 | 02/07/2026 | 28 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1600m | Soft 5 | Cassey Martinan | 54kg | 1:40.10 | 2-4-10 | 11 |
| 6.3L | $36.00 |
| 2/11 | 04/06/2026 | 14 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1500m | Good 4 | Cassey Martinan | 54kg | 1:31.83 | 4-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $101.00 |
| 7/7 | 21/05/2026 | 239 | CL1 2U | $30,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1409m | Good 4 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | 54kg | 1:24.47 | 3-6-7 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $101.00 |
| 6/10 | 01/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Keshaw Dhurun | 51kg | 1:02.80 | - | 0 |
| 5.07L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 31/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Sharni Webster | 1:02.58 | - | 0 |
| 0.36L | $0.00 |