Menangle Race 1 - Australian Pacing Gold Pace
HORN PLAYER (2) continues to race well with a string of wins and placings, the last few outings coming in stronger company including a last-start third at Listed level. Won from wider the last time he raced in this grade. Yet to miss place in six tries at this circuit and distance and has the gate speed to take advantage of the low draw. ROCLEA IMAGE (4) ran above market expectations when runner-up in the Vic Frost FFA last week, beating HORN PLAYER home. Draws a couple of spots closer to the pegs. Contender. ARDENS ACE (11) cops a wide barrier but won from there three back and was a solid fourth in the Vic Frost last week. VAN BASTEN (5) draws lower than in recent attempts and will also enjoy a class drop. DANGEROUS THREATS (1) gets the ace draw and may feature again off back-to-back wins.

Driver: KerryAnn Morris
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 9 m as favourite (Fr2) at this track (1:52.00) beating Lochinvar Jag in 4-020yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on July 12 at $3.60 at the bell was 4th-9.05. Hard to leave out on current form. Draws the inside and winning form must be respected.
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 | 12/07/2025 | 8 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.0 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $3.60 |
1/9 | 04/07/2025 | 15 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
2/10 | 19/06/2025 | 10 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
3/8 | 09/06/2025 | 48 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $5.50 |
1/9 | 04/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 | |
1/5 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Kerryann Morris | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
9/10 | 22/04/2025 | 24 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 24.9L | $5.00 |
6/10 | 29/03/2025 | 8 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 8.7L | $7.00 |

Driver: Mat Rue
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4.5 m third behind Ubetcha Tigerpie at this track over 2300m LR No NR last start. Before that was beaten 2.5 metres third again at this track over 1609m in No NR on July 5. Racing well and has strong claims from the low draw.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 12/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | David Hewitt | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $6.00 |
3/10 | 05/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:51.2 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $7.00 |
3/9 | 28/06/2025 | 14 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Brad Hewitt | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
1/10 | 14/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Brad Hewitt | 1:50.9 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $4.80 |
2/9 | 07/06/2025 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $4.60 |
2/12 | 24/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | David Hewitt | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 2.7L | $3.30 |
1/2 | 20/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Brad Hewitt | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
1/5 | 06/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Brad Hewitt | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bailey McDonough
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing second behind Craftmans Charlie at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 95 on July 5 at $51. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Guilty Party at this track over 2300m in a NR up to 80 on July 12 at $9. Can be prominent.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 12/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | B L McDonough | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $9.00 |
2/10 | 05/07/2025 | 10 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B L McDonough | 1:52.1 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $51.00 |
7/9 | 25/06/2025 | 18 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | M J Atkinson | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 10.4L | $26.00 |
10/10 | 07/06/2025 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 24.0L | $19.00 |
2/10 | 24/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:51.8 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $15.00 |
5/10 | 17/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:53.4 | 8 |
| 23.0L | $15.00 |
1/4 | 07/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | M J Atkinson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
5/7 | 25/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | W H Rixon | 0 |
| 12.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Geary
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing fifth after being driven well back, behind Miraculous at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 95 on July 5 at $10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.75 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Ubetcha Tigerpie at this track over 2300m in a LR No NR on July 12 at $19. Expected to go well again.
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 | 12/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 2.7L | $19.00 |
5/8 | 05/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Kerryann Morris | 1:50.1 | 6 |
| 7.7L | $10.00 |
8/9 | 28/06/2025 | 11 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 19.8L | $31.00 |
2/9 | 17/06/2025 | 3 | 5 0K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.6 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
7/10 | 14/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:50.9 | 8 |
| 6.6L | $31.00 |
1/10 | 07/06/2025 | 11 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.8 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $41.00 |
3/4 | 28/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
6/6 | 07/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | A R Ruggari | 0 |
| 32.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Declan Murphy
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr9) over 2300m at this track was 10th-15.72 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Ubetcha Tigerpie (2:45.30) in LR No NR on July 12 at $71. Before that, 4th (Fr7) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 7 m by Craftmans Charlie (1:52.10) in NR up to 95 on July 5 at $5.50. Can play a role.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/10 | 12/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Declan Murphy | 1:55.6 | 9 |
| 15.9L | $71.00 |
4/10 | 05/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Rickie Alchin | 1:52.1 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $5.50 |
9/10 | 28/06/2025 | 8 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:56.4 | 8 |
| 9.4L | $9.50 |
1/9 | 20/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:52.1 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $5.00 |
3/8 | 13/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:52.8 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.00 |
6/9 | 06/06/2025 | 10 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:53.6 | 8 |
| 4.7L | $7.00 |
7/8 | 07/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 13.6L | $0.00 | |
2/6 | 30/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Amanda Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr2) over 1730m at Bathurst, at the bell was 5th-10.26 beaten 10 m by Hes Chiming (2:03.10) in NR up to 80 on July 9 at $16. Two runs back tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose (Fr7) at Bathurst (2:05.80) beating Pas De Cheval in NR up to 90 on July 2 at $31 at the bell was 3rd-3.99. Facing a tough assignment.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 09/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 10.2L | $16.00 |
1/10 | 02/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:57.0 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $31.00 |
8/9 | 25/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Mitch Turnbull | 1:58.8 | 8 |
| 10.7L | $34.00 |
4/10 | 18/06/2025 | 14 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:52.0 | 5 |
| 24.3L | $34.00 |
8/10 | 04/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:53.5 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $71.00 |
8/10 | 28/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | B J Medlyn | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $31.00 |
1/8 | 28/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Mitch Turnbull | 0 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 | |
7/8 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Mitch Turnbull | 0 |
| 36L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gavin Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Solid run when beaten by 2 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Spirit Of Arion at this track over 1609m in a 5 0K/5 Starts on July 7 at $4.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Foxy Dada at this track over 1609m in a 5 0K/5 Starts on July 14 at $3.50. Go well again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 14/07/2025 | 7 | 5 0K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:52.6 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $3.50 |
2/9 | 07/07/2025 | 9 | 5 0K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:51.8 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $4.60 |
8/10 | 28/06/2025 | 11 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $4.60 |
7/9 | 17/06/2025 | 11 | 5 0K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:51.6 | 4 |
| 11.4L | $17.00 |
3/7 | 06/06/2025 | 14 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Blake Micallef | 1:52.0 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $7.00 |
5/8 | 23/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Blake Micallef | 1:51.4 | 4 |
| 18.1L | $18.00 |
2/5 | 10/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | B K Woodhouse | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
3/5 | 01/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | N Woodhouse | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Darren Binskin
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track was 4th-8.07 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Twilight Heaven (1:53.60) in NR up to 70 on July 14 at $16. Before that 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th-17.6m on the pegs beaten 11 m by Carrera Sunset (1:51.30) in NR up to 70 on May 20 at $2.60. Not keen.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 14/07/2025 | 55 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Darren Binskin | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $16.00 |
4/7 | 09/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Darren Binskin | 0 |
| 16.1L | $0.00 | |
9/9 | 25/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Darren Binskin | 0 |
| 20.6L | $0.00 | |
4/10 | 20/05/2025 | 53 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:51.3 | 1 |
| 11.7L | $2.60 |
10/10 | 28/03/2025 | 6 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Darren Binskin | 1:50.9 | 4 |
| 27.6L | $10.00 |
5/10 | 22/03/2025 | 154 | 5 0K/5 Starts | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Darren Binskin | 1:50.2 | 3 |
| 14.4L | $9.50 |
6/11 | 19/10/2024 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 11.7L | $8.00 |
9/10 | 12/10/2024 | 15 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:52.6 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $23.00 |

Driver: Chloe Formosa
Stats
Comments
Last start won on from midfield and won by 2.5 m when driven back in the field, (Fr3) held up early, held up early, at this track (2:47.10) beating Lamandier in NR up to 80 on July 12 at $5 at the bell was 5th-7.57. Draws wider but can make his presence felt.
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 | 12/07/2025 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Chloe Formosa | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $5.00 |
3/10 | 28/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Scott Hewitt | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $14.00 |
3/10 | 21/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Scott Hewitt | 1:52.2 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $26.00 |
7/10 | 14/06/2025 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Brad Hewitt | 1:55.3 | 6 |
| 21.0L | $14.00 |
3/10 | 31/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Chloe Formosa | 1:54.9 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $5.50 |
10/10 | 24/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chloe Formosa | 1:51.8 | 10 |
| 21.7L | $12.00 |
1/6 | 13/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Brad Hewitt | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
4/6 | 06/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | D M Hewitt | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 4th (Fr5) over 2300m at this track was 5th-7.38 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Ubetcha Tigerpie (2:45.30) in LR No NR on July 12 at $15. Before that, 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Montalbano (1:51.20) in No NR on July 5 at $19. Draws wide but this looks a nice assignment.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 12/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | B L McDonough | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 9.1L | $15.00 |
6/10 | 05/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B L McDonough | 1:51.2 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $19.00 |
1/10 | 28/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | B L McDonough | 1:56.4 | 10 |
| 1.7L | $6.00 |
7/9 | 21/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B L McDonough | 1:51.9 | 5 |
| 20.3L | $34.00 |
4/10 | 14/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B L McDonough | 1:50.9 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $26.00 |
7/9 | 07/06/2025 | 56 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | B L McDonough | 1:54.7 | 6 |
| 7.7L | $34.00 |
2/9 | 15/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | A R Bertwistle | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
3/8 | 24/08/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | A R Bertwistle | 0 |
| 7.7L | $0.00 |