Menangle Race 1 - Ultra Air Pace
Hard to knock the form of CLASSIC MISSION NZ (9) who added to a string of top-two finishes when less than 2m behind top mare Eye Keep Smiling, a subsequent Len Smith Mile placegetter. Came from this barrier when he won at this circuit and distance last month. Looks nicely placed. BAINBRIDGE (10) made an encouraging return from this barrier a fortnight ago, beaten 1.7m into second. Strikes at 50 per cent when second-up so improvement is likely. DOUBLE ACT (8) drifted back on the pegs last start so was far from disgraced when beaten less than 4m. Draws wider but had recorded a series of placings here prior. SPIRIT OF ARION NZ (6) raced deeper from a wider draw last time so did well to place. Worth including along with ROYAL DIVISION (1) who is well served by the ace draw.

Driver: Luke McCarthy
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 1609m NR up to 80 on August 9. Last time out surrendered the lead and finished 10th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track beaten 40 m by Oliver Dan (1:48.50) in NR up to 95 on August 23 at $15. Can do better from the ace draw.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/10 | 23/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Hannah Rixon | 1:48.5 | 4 |
| 38.0L | $15.00 |
2/10 | 16/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:50.8 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
1/10 | 09/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:50.8 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $13.00 |
7/10 | 02/08/2025 | 9 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:52.6 | 9 |
| 14.6L | $12.00 |
1/10 | 24/07/2025 | 61 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $1.75 |
4/9 | 16/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 | |
4/9 | 25/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 11.9L | $0.00 | |
9/10 | 24/05/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 19.0L | $14.00 |

Driver: Hannah Rixon
Stats
Comments
Solid run when beaten by 1.5 m finishing fourth after a quick start, behind Sheffield Sparky at this track over 2300m in a NR up to 80 on August 23 at $3.60. Then a handy effort when a close second after being driven well back, behind Shez The Reason at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 80 on August 30 at $6.50. Each way hope from a good draw.
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 | 30/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:53.0 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
4/10 | 23/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $3.60 |
6/10 | 16/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:51.2 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $9.50 |
2/9 | 09/08/2025 | 5 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:50.8 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.10 |
2/10 | 04/08/2025 | 9 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Hannah Rixon | 1:52.3 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $10.00 |
4/10 | 26/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:51.9 | 5 |
| 4.2L | $7.00 |
3/4 | 06/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | J P Glynn | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
2/2 | 14/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | B M Howard | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Jones
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr9) over 2300m at this track beaten 6 m by Donegal Luther (2:44.30) in NR up to 95 on August 30 at $31. At his previous start surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 10 m by Ripp (1:51.30) in NR up to 95 on August 16 at $18. Capable of better.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 30/08/2025 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:54.9 | 9 |
| 6.2L | $31.00 |
6/10 | 16/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:51.3 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $18.00 |
5/10 | 09/08/2025 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:55.4 | 7 |
| 5.7L | $11.00 |
1/10 | 26/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Peter McRae | 1:51.9 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
1/10 | 19/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Peter McRae | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $14.00 |
9/10 | 12/07/2025 | 14 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:52.0 | 3 |
| 23.2L | $3.70 |
3/9 | 05/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 | |
2/4 | 22/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Harry O'Neill | 0 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Geary
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth after being driven well back, behind Oliver Dan at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 95 on August 23 at $26. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Van Basten at this track over 2300m in a NR up to 95 on August 30 at $4. 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 30/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:54.5 | 8 |
| 2.6L | $4.00 |
8/10 | 23/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:48.5 | 9 |
| 30.7L | $26.00 |
3/10 | 16/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:51.2 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $11.60 |
2/10 | 09/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:55.4 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $23.00 |
6/10 | 02/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:50.5 | 3 |
| 23.5L | $81.00 |
7/10 | 26/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Lleyton Green | 1:51.7 | 7 |
| 15.9L | $19.00 |
2/2 | 27/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
4/4 | 20/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when beaten by 2.25 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Donegal Luther at this track over 2300m in a NR up to 95 on August 30 at $23. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Rock N Roll Doo at this track over 1609m in a 5 0K/5 Starts on September 8 at $5. Can be in the finish.
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 | 08/09/2025 | 9 | 5 0K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:51.1 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $5.00 |
2/9 | 30/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $23.00 |
7/10 | 23/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:48.5 | 8 |
| 27.8L | $34.00 |
1/10 | 16/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:51.2 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $12.10 |
1/9 | 09/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:50.8 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.90 |
5/10 | 02/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:51.3 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $51.00 |
5/5 | 02/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | T D Williams | 0 |
| 6.7L | $0.00 | |
1/9 | 17/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | S M Grima | 0 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr5) over 2300m at this track, beaten 4 m by Donegal Luther (2:44.30) in NR up to 95 on August 30 at $6.50. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track was 4th-6.1 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Betterthancash (1:50.90) in NR up to 95 on August 23 at $6. Can play a major role.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 30/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:54.9 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |
3/10 | 23/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:50.9 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $6.00 |
2/10 | 16/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:51.2 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $3.10 |
3/10 | 09/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 5.2L | $7.00 |
3/10 | 02/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:51.3 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $2.25 |
2/10 | 26/07/2025 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:51.7 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $5.50 |
1/7 | 03/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | D R Morris | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | |
3/6 | 26/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | D R Morris | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 2 m second behind Eye Keep Smiling at this track over 1609m No NR last start. Before that was beaten 4 metres second again at this track in NR up to 95 on August 23. Form strong and will be hard to stop.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 30/08/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:49.9 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $10.00 |
2/10 | 23/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:48.5 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $7.50 |
2/10 | 16/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:51.3 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
1/9 | 09/08/2025 | 5 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:51.8 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $2.90 |
1/10 | 04/08/2025 | 9 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:52.3 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $2.90 |
7/10 | 26/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:51.9 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $4.00 |
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 |

Driver: James Rattray
Stats
Comments
Second-up here following a spell. Game effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr9) over 2300m at this track, beaten 1.75 m by Van Basten (2:43.70) in NR up to 95 on August 30 at $6. Fitter so can progress.
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 | 30/08/2025 | 91 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | James Rattray | 1:54.5 | 9 |
| 1.7L | $6.00 |
2/6 | 21/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | James Rattray | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
4/10 | 31/05/2025 | 8 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | James Rattray | 1:53.6 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $2.70 |
3/8 | 23/05/2025 | 13 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | James Rattray | 1:51.4 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $4.40 |
4/10 | 10/05/2025 | 21 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | James Rattray | 1:51.7 | 8 |
| 6.9L | $7.00 |
11/12 | 19/04/2025 | 4 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:53.5 | 6 |
| 50.0L | $12.00 |
2/9 | 15/04/2025 | 18 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | James Rattray | 1:55.7 | 7 |
| 2.7L | $12.00 |
1/9 | 20/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | James Rattray | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Zara Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 2300m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 3.5 m by Donegal Luther (2:44.30) in NR up to 95 on August 30 at $5. Before that, was well back in the run when 8th (Fr4) over 2300m at this track was 9th-16.95 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Kingman (2:41.50) in No NR on August 23 at $61. Can feature with luck from the wide draw.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 30/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
8/10 | 23/08/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Lleyton Green | 1:53.0 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $61.00 |
1/10 | 09/08/2025 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Brad Hewitt | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
7/9 | 26/07/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:51.8 | 1 |
| 15.6L | $14.00 |
2/10 | 12/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:51.2 | 8 |
| 5.4L | $3.60 |
1/10 | 05/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:52.1 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $1.65 |
3/6 | 12/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | M G Harding | 0 |
| 9.4L | $0.00 | |
3/5 | 05/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | M G Harding | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |