Menangle Race 8 - Allied Express Courier Services Pace
FIRST CLASS (7) is newcomer to the Alchin yard from NZ and closed off last campaign in good form, the last outing being a solid third at Addington to follow a Phar Lap Raceway win. Has had eight months off but hasn't missed a place at this distance. Likely to be right there at the finish. VAN SHARD (8) is a former Kiwi who has not raced for 14 months but looks forward enough for the return after winning a recent trial. Addington winner three back so has some talent an could prove hard to beat at his local debut. PRINCE OF PEACE (4) continues to race well, recording his fourth placing from his last five starts when beaten 2m into third at Penrith last time. MY ULTIMATE CARTER (10) draws out but will enjoy a class drop having scored back-to-back wins last month, one of them here in this grade.

Driver: John Mccarthy
Stats
Comments
Last start was restrained when 4th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 11 m by Bologna (1:52.30) in NR up to 60 on November 14 at $101. Two runs back 7th (Sr1) over 1720m at Penrith beaten 23 m by Blue Suede Rocka (2:03.20) in NR up to 65 on October 12 at $13. Prefer others.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 14/11/2023 | 33 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | S M Arvidsson | 1:52.3 | 8 |
| 11.1L | $101.00 |
7/9 | 12/10/2023 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | J P Mccarthy | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 23.5L | $13.00 |
3/10 | 05/10/2023 | 40 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | J P Mccarthy | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 10.9L | $2.60 |
8/8 | 27/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J P Mccarthy | 0 |
| 18.9L | $0.00 | |
8/9 | 26/08/2023 | 8 | NR Up to 70 | $11,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | S R Graham | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 12.2L | $3.60 |
4/10 | 18/08/2023 | 6 | NR Up to 70 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | N J Mcmullen | 1:52.2 | 5 |
| 16.7L | $2.80 |
3/9 | 12/08/2023 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | N J Mcmullen | 1:52.3 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $15.00 |
3/8 | 21/06/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J P Mccarthy | 0 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr7) over 1609m after racing wide at this track, beaten 13 m by Bologna (1:52.30) in NR up to 60 on November 14 at $7. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten a head by Captain Ritchie (1:53.40) in NR up to 60 on October 31 at $26. Hard to leave out.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 14/11/2023 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | D R Morris | 1:52.3 | 7 |
| 13.3L | $7.00 |
2/10 | 31/10/2023 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | D R Morris | 1:53.4 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $26.00 |
9/9 | 17/10/2023 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | J I Stanford | 1:52.9 | 2 |
| 49.7L | $19.00 |
2/10 | 10/10/2023 | 20 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | W H Rixon | 1:54.7 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $26.00 |
3/6 | 04/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J I Stanford | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | |
7/8 | 27/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J I Stanford | 0 |
| 17.9L | $0.00 | |
10/10 | 20/09/2023 | 15 | NR up to 75 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | W H Rixon | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 59.0L | $6.00 |
2/10 | 05/09/2023 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | W H Rixon | 1:53.6 | 10 |
| 2.7L | $5.50 |

Driver: Taylah Osmond
Stats
Comments
Group 2 placegetter. Failed to impress last start; was restrained when 5th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 10 m by Ultimate Bird (1:54.10) in NR up to 60 on November 14 at $17. Showed ability the race before when he won by 3 m after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Riverina Paceway (2:44.10) beating Rockandance in NR up to 55 on November 7 at $9. Can give a good account.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 14/11/2023 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | C J Formosa | 1:54.1 | 8 |
| 10.2L | $17.00 |
1/10 | 07/11/2023 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | T L Osmond | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $9.00 |
4/8 | 30/10/2023 | 13 | NR up to 55 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | T L Osmond | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $4.00 |
7/9 | 17/10/2023 | 20 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | S T Hewitt | 1:52.9 | 5 |
| 20.0L | $41.00 |
1/4 | 11/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | S T Hewitt | 0 |
| 8.6L | $0.00 | |
4/7 | 07/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | S T Hewitt | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
8/8 | 27/09/2023 | 122 | NR up to 58 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | S T Hewitt | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 37.8L | $8.00 |
9/9 | 28/05/2023 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $14,790.00 | Goulburn | 2240m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 374.4L | $23.00 |

Driver: Lleyton Green (C,3)
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early pace at Penrith, beaten 2 m by Pump The Brakes (2:04.90) in NR up to 90 on November 9 at $3.50. Well placed to go a couple better.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 09/11/2023 | 5 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | L L Green | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.50 |
8/9 | 04/11/2023 | 11 | NR up to 65 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | L L Green | 1:52.0 | 5 |
| 20.2L | $16.00 |
2/9 | 24/10/2023 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | L L Green | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
2/9 | 17/10/2023 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | L L Green | 1:52.9 | 8 |
| 4.6L | $16.00 |
2/10 | 10/10/2023 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | L L Green | 1:51.9 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $21.00 |
5/10 | 03/10/2023 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | L L Green | 1:52.9 | 5 |
| 8.2L | $6.50 |
1/5 | 06/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | L L Green | 0 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 | |
2/9 | 15/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | L L Green | 0 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start was restrained when 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 11 m by Bologna (1:52.30) in NR up to 60 on November 14 at $26. Two runs back 5th (Sr4) over 2125m at Penrith beaten 25 m by Selsey Bill (2:34.50) in NR up to 53 on November 2 at $10. Can't tip based on recent efforts.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 14/11/2023 | 12 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | L S P Rando | 1:52.3 | 6 |
| 11.7L | $26.00 |
5/10 | 02/11/2023 | 9 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | L L Green | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 26.2L | $10.00 |
5/9 | 24/10/2023 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B P Portelli | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $11.00 |
1/10 | 17/10/2023 | 12 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B P Portelli | 1:54.3 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $6.50 |
7/10 | 05/10/2023 | 37 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | R P Morris | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 8.1L | $51.00 |
2/9 | 29/08/2023 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | R P Morris | 1:54.2 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $13.00 |
4/6 | 24/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | J W Brown | 0 |
| 20.4L | $0.00 | |
3/4 | 19/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | D J Cormick | 0 |
| 18.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chloe Formosa (C,5)
Stats
Comments
Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following October 26 run. Just managed to hang on and win won by a nose (Sr3) at Penrith (2:03.50) beating Blazing Shannon in NR up to 65 on November 9 at $41. This race will be harder than that win.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 09/11/2023 | 14 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | D R Morris | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $41.00 |
9/10 | 26/10/2023 | 9 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | S M Grima | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 22.0L | $16.00 |
6/9 | 17/10/2023 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | S M Grima | 1:52.9 | 7 |
| 15.9L | $26.00 |
4/10 | 10/10/2023 | 6 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | S M Grima | 1:54.7 | 10 |
| 8.6L | $51.00 |
3/9 | 04/10/2023 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | M P Rue | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $20.11 |
5/10 | 28/09/2023 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | S M Grima | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $21.00 |
2/6 | 11/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | S M Grima | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
2/5 | 30/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Good | J B Mitchell | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he solid effort when 3rd (Fr7) over 1980m at Addington, at the bell was 7th-11.8m on the pegs beaten 12 m by Ohoka Connor (2:22.30) in 3yo+ on March 31 at $20.10. Could kick off in Australia with a win.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 15/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | W H Rixon | 0 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 | |
3/9 | 31/03/2023 | 16 | $17,390.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | R D Close | 1:55.6 | 7 |
| 12.2L | $20.10 | |
1/8 | 15/03/2023 | 7 | $7,680.00 | Phar Lap | 2050m | Neutral | R D Close | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $3.40 | |
12/12 | 08/03/2023 | 30 | $8,260.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Neutral | R D Close | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 40.0L | $23.20 | |
6/7 | 06/02/2023 | 15 | $9,210.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Neutral | O G Thornley | 2:01.5 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $5.80 | |
12/13 | 22/01/2023 | 2 | $19,020.00 | Waterlea | 2850m | Neutral | R D Close | 2:07.2 | 2 |
| 29.2L | $10.30 | |
2/9 | 20/01/2023 | 12 | $9,740.00 | Waterlea | 1850m | Neutral | R D Close | 2:02.5 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $1.80 |

Driver: Brad Hewitt
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he 7th (Fr4) over 1980m at Addington was leading by 3.8m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 9 m by Red Right Hand (2:25.50) in 3yo+ on September 16 2022 at $4.70. A strong chance.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/4 | 18/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | B M Hewitt | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
1/5 | 04/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | B M Hewitt | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
7/9 | 16/09/2022 | 42 | $12,690.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | R T May | 1-58.2 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $4.70 | |
3/11 | 05/08/2022 | 14 | $11,060.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | R T May | 1-56.5 | 9 |
| 20.3L | $20.10 | |
1/12 | 22/07/2022 | 8 | $11,710.00 | Addington | 1980m | E | R T May | 1-58.5 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $6.30 | |
5/9 | 14/07/2022 | 80 | $14,940.00 | Addington | 1980m | Neutral | R T May | 1-57.0 | 2 |
| 15.7L | $20.70 | |
6/6 | 25/04/2022 | 9 | $7,460.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Neutral | R T May | 1-54.7 | 7 |
| 28.9L | $3.90 | |
4/8 | 16/04/2022 | 13 | $17,220.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | R T May | 1-57.5 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $23.00 |

Driver: Ashley Hart (C,5)
Stats
Comments
Last start was restrained when 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 8 m by Rakadan (1:51.50) in NR up to 75 on November 11 at $15. Two runs posted a big 15 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Newcastle (1:53.10) beating Arabella Star in NR up to 65 on November 3 at $2.80. Go well.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 11/11/2023 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J P Gallagher | 1:51.5 | 5 |
| 8.7L | $15.00 |
1/10 | 03/11/2023 | 8 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | J P Gallagher | 1:53.1 | 5 |
| 15.8L | $2.80 |
4/10 | 26/10/2023 | 10 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | A M Hart | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $11.00 |
1/10 | 16/10/2023 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | A M Hart | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $6.50 |
8/9 | 10/10/2023 | 11 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | N S Xuereb | 1:52.3 | 9 |
| 22.7L | $151.00 |
9/10 | 29/09/2023 | 28 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | N S Xuereb | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $41.00 |
2/7 | 25/08/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | C Laker | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
2/5 | 18/08/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | C Lakey | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr2) over 2030m after racing wide at Newcastle beaten 2.5 m by Ryans Gangster (2:27.30) in NR up to 70 on November 10 at $2.80. Before that, was restrained when 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 17 m by Foxy Dada (1:50.70) in NR up to 80 on October 29 at $17. Must be included.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 10/11/2023 | 12 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |
8/10 | 29/10/2023 | 11 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | J W Brown | 1:50.7 | 7 |
| 17.9L | $17.00 |
1/8 | 18/10/2023 | 8 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $1.40 |
1/9 | 10/10/2023 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:53.3 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
5/9 | 03/10/2023 | 8 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | J A Callaghan | 1:53.0 | 9 |
| 23.1L | $19.00 |
4/10 | 25/09/2023 | 88 | NR up to 55 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:54.3 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $1.85 |
3/8 | 20/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J B Meikle | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 | |
1/8 | 10/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 |