Menangle Race 5 - Luck Of The Irish Pace (Heat 4)
DONEGAL LUTHER (4) looks close to a win off back-to-back placings, the latest at this circuit when beaten only 1.7m in a higher-graded race. Suited in this company and gets his chance. INVITATION ONLY (5) was a beaten favourite in his first outing for the Judd stable but still gave a sight, leading from a couple of spots wider and sticking on for third at this venue and distance. That was his first hitout for nearly two months and he should be better for it. ALTA SIERRA (1) started from the outside barrier last time so will relish the draw on the pegs having recorded two wins and a second in his previous three starts from low draws. OUTSIDE FIGHTER (3) has placed in two of his last three starts here and draws to be competitive again. NO DRAMAS (7) has been solid of late and could play a role.

Driver: Chris Geary
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr8) over 2300m at this track was 8th-13.07 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Guilty Party (2:47.10) in NR up to 80 on July 12 at $9.50. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 2300m at this track beaten 1.3 m by Hugo Maguire (2:44.70) in NR up to 80 on June 28 at $14. The good draw can see him bounce back to form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/9 | 12/07/2025 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:56.9 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $9.50 |
2/10 | 28/06/2025 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $14.00 |
1/10 | 14/06/2025 | 19 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $34.00 |
1/8 | 26/05/2025 | 9 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $3.30 |
7/12 | 17/05/2025 | 11 | NR up to 70 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 15.9L | $4.20 |
6/12 | 06/05/2025 | 12 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $5.00 |
2/7 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | A J Copps | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
1/6 | 03/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | A J Copps | 0 |
| 6.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Locke
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr4) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, beaten 6 m by Carlo Gambino (2:03.80) in NR up to 62 on July 11 at $11. Before that, 5th (Sr2) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, beaten 5.5 m by More Gooda (2:02.80) in NR up to 65 on June 27 at $81. The low draw may spark some improvement.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/9 | 11/07/2025 | 14 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | George Lee | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $11.00 |
5/9 | 27/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | James Locke | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 5.7L | $81.00 |
8/10 | 20/06/2025 | 11 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | George Lee | 1:54.5 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $71.00 |
3/7 | 09/06/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 65 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | James Locke | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 17.9L | $11.00 |
2/7 | 02/06/2025 | 21 | NR up to 65 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 2170m | Neutral | James Locke | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 15.7L | $9.00 |
4/7 | 12/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 2170m | Neutral | James Locke | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $19.00 |
1/4 | 19/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | James Locke | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
99/5 | 09/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | T W Yole | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth 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 4.5 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Double Fear at this track over 2300m in a NR up to 80 on July 12 at $9.50. Can feature again 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 12/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $9.50 |
5/10 | 05/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.1 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $51.00 |
3/10 | 28/06/2025 | 4 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $34.00 |
9/10 | 24/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | J B Meikle | 1:52.9 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $23.00 |
2/10 | 17/06/2025 | 35 | 5 0K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.1 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $41.00 |
3/6 | 11/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 | |
5/9 | 13/05/2025 | 35 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.3 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $34.00 |
2/8 | 07/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Amanda Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 1.75 m second behind Ardens Ace at this track over 2300m NR up to 95 last start. Before that was beaten 2.25 metres third at Riverina Paceway over 1740m in NR up to 80 on June 20. Working up to a win and gets his chance.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 28/06/2025 | 8 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Amanda Turnbull | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $5.00 |
3/9 | 20/06/2025 | 13 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:54.1 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $2.60 |
6/10 | 07/06/2025 | 14 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Isobel Ross | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $5.50 |
6/10 | 24/05/2025 | 21 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Isobel Ross | 1:51.8 | 7 |
| 6.4L | $5.50 |
2/10 | 03/05/2025 | 147 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:56.3 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $4.20 |
2/8 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Amanda Turnbull | 0 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 | |
4/6 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Amanda Turnbull | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
12/12 | 07/12/2024 | 3 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Isobel Ross | 1:52.4 | 4 |
| 38.7L | $151.00 |

Driver: Peter McRae
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr7) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track was leading by 2.02 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Lamandier (1:51.70) in NR up to 70 on July 7 at $1.95. Major player.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 07/07/2025 | 58 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:51.7 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $1.95 |
2/9 | 25/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
11/11 | 10/05/2025 | 21 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.0 | 4 |
| 12.4L | $16.00 |
2/11 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $14.00 |
9/9 | 12/04/2025 | 18 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 44.6L | $19.00 |
2/9 | 25/03/2025 | 17 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:52.9 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |
9/11 | 08/03/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:52.6 | 3 |
| 17.6L | $6.00 |
4/5 | 26/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chloe Formosa
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 2300m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-9.49 beaten 7 m by Double Fear (2:47.30) in NR up to 80 on July 12 at $31. Two runs back 2nd (Fr5) over 1730m at Bathurst was 3rd-2.9 at the bell, beaten a head by Bettors Hope (2:05.30) in NR up to 63 on July 2 at $8.50. This looks tough.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 12/07/2025 | 10 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Scott Hewitt | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $31.00 |
2/10 | 02/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Paula Sapio | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
2/10 | 25/06/2025 | 8 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Taylah Osmond | 1:56.0 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $9.00 |
9/10 | 17/06/2025 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Taylah Osmond | 1:51.2 | 1 |
| 19.5L | $34.00 |
2/7 | 09/06/2025 | 9 | NR 56 to 65 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | Taylah Osmond | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 16.1L | $3.00 |
10/10 | 31/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:54.9 | 4 |
| 36.0L | $4.80 |
2/6 | 13/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Scott Hewitt | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
4/6 | 24/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Taylah Osmond | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 |

Driver: KerryAnn Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track was 8th-15.12 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Missaudacious (1:52.80) in NR up to 80 M on July 12 at $34. At the run before 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th-12.82 beaten 12 m by Lamandier (1:51.70) in NR up to 70 on July 7 at $14. In the mix.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 12/07/2025 | 5 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Kerryann Morris | 1:52.8 | 7 |
| 7.4L | $34.00 |
6/10 | 07/07/2025 | 23 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.7 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $14.00 |
8/10 | 14/06/2025 | 11 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:52.3 | 5 |
| 20.8L | $5.50 |
1/8 | 03/06/2025 | 220 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $6.50 |
4/5 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 | |
5/7 | 21/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 11.1L | $0.00 | |
8/9 | 26/10/2024 | 14 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:51.4 | 4 |
| 24.5L | $14.00 |
4/9 | 12/10/2024 | 7 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $16.00 |

Driver: Blake Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track was 3rd-3.97 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Twilight Heaven (1:53.60) in NR up to 70 on July 14 at $8. Consider.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 14/07/2025 | 11 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:53.6 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $8.00 |
8/9 | 03/07/2025 | 9 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $7.00 |
7/10 | 24/06/2025 | 31 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:52.9 | 10 |
| 5.2L | $14.00 |
3/5 | 16/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 | |
3/10 | 24/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:51.8 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $34.00 |
7/10 | 17/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:53.4 | 6 |
| 26.6L | $31.00 |
5/10 | 03/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 11.9L | $6.00 |
1/5 | 02/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jake Bigeni
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 9th-17.28 beaten 12 m by Twilight Heaven (1:53.60) in NR up to 70 on July 14 at $51. Two runs back 4th (Sr1) over 1720m at Penrith, at the bell was 5th-9.2 beaten 4.5 m by Notsokool (2:04.90) in NR up to 62 on July 3 at $4.40. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/9 | 14/07/2025 | 11 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jake Bigeni | 1:53.6 | 8 |
| 12.1L | $51.00 |
4/10 | 03/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jake Bigeni | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $4.40 |
1/10 | 26/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jake Bigeni | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
5/10 | 19/06/2025 | 9 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jake Bigeni | 1:54.6 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $15.00 |
9/10 | 10/06/2025 | 12 | NR 58 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jake Bigeni | 1:53.4 | 1 |
| 9.9L | $13.00 |
2/8 | 29/05/2025 | 9 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jake Bigeni | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.80 |
3/5 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Jake Bigeni | 0 |
| 21.6L | $0.00 | |
5/8 | 31/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Jake Bigeni | 0 |
| 40.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lleyton Green
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 10 m by Hy Poactive (1:51.20) in NR up to 95 on July 12 at $71. Two runs back 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 14 m by Miraculous (1:50.10) in NR up to 95 on July 5 at $51. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 12/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:51.2 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $71.00 |
6/8 | 05/07/2025 | 11 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:50.1 | 1 |
| 14.2L | $51.00 |
9/10 | 24/06/2025 | 7 | 5 0K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:51.3 | 6 |
| 40.3L | $5.50 |
1/10 | 17/06/2025 | 7 | 5 0K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:52.1 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $3.30 |
1/9 | 10/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:51.6 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $5.50 |
3/10 | 03/06/2025 | 7 | 3 0K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:53.1 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $4.80 |
1/6 | 15/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | L T Cain | 0 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 | ||
3/6 | 11/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | A J Turnbull | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 |