Menangle Race 9 - Cordina Food Co Trotters Mobile
CONSTANTINOPLE (7) hasn't raced since breaking in the Inter Dominion final in July but he did manage to come from a back row draw for fourth in the opening round of heats. Readied with a trial win and owns a good strike rate at this circuit and distance. Looks nicely placed with a big class drop. RAKERO BLAZE (9) kept her manners in check and returned to winning form here last time, pushing forward from the 10m mark to lead before scoring by 6.4m. That was her third success from her last four outings and while she has yet to win at the mile she is going well. SHEETWEB WEAVER (5) disappointed as favourite last start but was forced to race wide. Came from this barrier when winning here prior so can bounce back. TORO STRIDE (6) has had to race wide in the last two outings but was racing well with a string of top-three finishes here prior. MACHO MAN (4) broke last start but the prior effort had merit.

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Seven-year-old gelding showed improvement last start. Was driven from back in the field when 3rd (Fr8) over 2300m at this track, at the bell was 6th-19.05 beaten 18 m by Familiar Tricks (2:47.80) in NR up to 75 on September 8 at $7.50. The race before was not as impressive when beaten by 1.5 m finishing fourth behind Fonda Rhonda at this track over 2300m in a No NR on September 1 at $3.50. Facing a tough assignment.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 08/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:57.4 | 8 |
| 18.3L | $7.50 |
4/10 | 01/09/2025 | 2 | No NR | $9,800.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 2:00.9 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
9/11 | 30/08/2025 | 4 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 36.5L | $6.50 |
2/9 | 26/08/2025 | 8 | NR up to 62 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $7.50 |
4/10 | 18/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:54.9 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $10.00 |
7/10 | 11/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 66 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:58.7 | 7 |
| 15.7L | $4.00 |
1/2 | 21/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | T D Williams | 0 |
| 39.5L | $0.00 | |
2/2 | 19/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | B P Portelli | 0 |
| 89.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bailey McDonough
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, surrendered the lead and finished 11th (FT Fr3) over 2300m at this track, beaten 75 m by Rakero Blaze (2:50.80) in No NR on August 30 at $16. Before that 4th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track beaten 4 m by Sheetweb Weaver (1:56.00) in NR up to 85 on August 16 at $41. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/11 | 30/08/2025 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 73.3L | $16.00 |
4/10 | 16/08/2025 | 5 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B L McDonough | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $41.00 |
5/10 | 11/08/2025 | 9 | NR up to 66 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | B L McDonough | 1:58.7 | 10 |
| 11.1L | $10.00 |
3/12 | 02/08/2025 | 19 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | B L McDonough | 2:02.4 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $34.00 |
8/9 | 14/07/2025 | 9 | NR up to 66 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B L McDonough | 1:55.3 | 9 |
| 39.7L | $6.50 |
3/12 | 05/07/2025 | 18 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | B L McDonough | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $21.00 |
5/7 | 30/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | D Aiken | 0 |
| 21.5L | $0.00 | |
6/6 | 16/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | D Aiken | 0 |
| 73.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Zara Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh after a quick start, behind Familiar Tricks at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 70 on August 18 at $6.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third behind Rakero Blaze at this track over 2300m in a No NR on August 30 at $12. Can play a role in the finish.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/11 | 30/08/2025 | 12 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 7.7L | $12.00 |
7/10 | 18/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:54.9 | 10 |
| 18.9L | $6.50 |
1/10 | 11/08/2025 | 9 | NR up to 66 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:58.7 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $4.40 |
5/12 | 02/08/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 2:02.4 | 4 |
| 7.7L | $13.00 |
6/8 | 19/07/2025 | 5 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 24.9L | $3.00 |
1/9 | 14/07/2025 | 9 | NR up to 66 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:55.3 | 8 |
| 9.6L | $3.50 |
3/7 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 28.4L | $0.00 | |
1/3 | 11/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | G J Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 1609m NR up to 85 on June 28. Last time out 8th (Fr6) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track well beaten by Sheetweb Weaver (1:56.00) in NR up to 85 on August 16 at $3.80. Can feature.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 16/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:56.0 | 6 |
| 132.2L | $3.80 |
2/10 | 09/08/2025 | 42 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:54.3 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $19.00 |
2/6 | 30/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 | |
1/10 | 28/06/2025 | 11 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B L McDonough | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $14.00 |
3/10 | 17/06/2025 | 10 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:55.4 | 7 |
| 8.9L | $6.00 |
11/12 | 07/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | B L McDonough | 2:00.8 | 3 |
| 27.2L | $15.00 |
5/10 | 31/05/2025 | 11 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B L McDonough | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $51.00 |
5/5 | 02/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 17.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Stanley
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when eighth at this track on August 30. Was victorious the start before at this track on August 16. Raced wide last time but is capable of much better.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/11 | 30/08/2025 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:59.0 | 0 |
| 31.4L | $3.40 |
1/10 | 16/08/2025 | 14 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $2.90 |
4/12 | 02/08/2025 | 102 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 2:02.4 | 9 |
| 7.7L | $5.50 |
3/9 | 23/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 8.9L | $0.00 | |
2/10 | 16/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 | |
1/10 | 22/04/2025 | 9 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Bruce Birch | 1:58.2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $1.75 |
1/8 | 13/04/2025 | 12 | NR up to 75 | $17,850.00 | Goulburn | 2240m | Neutral | Bruce Birch | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $2.50 |
1/9 | 01/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Bruce Birch | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 7.7L | $1.40 |

Driver: Brad Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Last start raced wide when 10th (20m Fr1) over 2300m at this track, beaten 45 m by Rakero Blaze (2:50.80) in No NR on August 30 at $6.50. At the start before was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track was 7th-15.34 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Im Bobby (1:54.30) in No NR on August 9 at $8.50. Expecting a much better result this time.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/11 | 30/08/2025 | 21 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | B L McDonough | 1:59.0 | 0 |
| 46.3L | $6.50 |
5/10 | 09/08/2025 | 28 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B L McDonough | 1:54.3 | 7 |
| 18.5L | $8.50 |
3/6 | 06/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L McDonough | 0 |
| 53.4L | $0.00 | |
2/8 | 12/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $3.50 |
1/12 | 05/07/2025 | 21 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:59.4 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $8.00 |
3/9 | 14/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 8.2L | $12.00 |
9/12 | 07/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 2:00.8 | 0 |
| 18.4L | $7.50 |
1/3 | 07/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 42.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke McCarthy
Stats
Comments
Last start broke and finished 12th (Sr1) in Group 1 company over 3157m at Albion Park beaten 55 m by Arcee Phoenix (3:57.00) in No NR on July 19 at $126. The run before 7th (Fr5) over 2680m after showing early speed at Albion Park beaten 25 m by Parisian Artiste (3:15.80) in No NR on July 12 at $10. First start since the Inter Dominion series but has won a trial and looks well placed.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 20/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 7.4L | $0.00 | |
12/12 | 19/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $500,000.00 | Albion Park | 3157m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 55.9L | $126.00 |
7/11 | 12/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 25.2L | $10.00 |
4/12 | 05/07/2025 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 10.2L | $34.00 |
9/11 | 21/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $26,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 59.5L | $7.00 |
1/9 | 14/06/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:55.5 | 6 |
| 2.7L | $5.00 |
4/10 | 31/05/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:53.6 | 7 |
| 10.7L | $4.00 |
4/6 | 26/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 75.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Geary
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Rakero Blaze, who he meets again; when 21 metres fifth at this track over 2300m in a No NR race on August 30. Could sneak into the exotics.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/11 | 30/08/2025 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 21.1L | $9.00 |
6/10 | 16/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:56.0 | 9 |
| 19.4L | $21.00 |
9/10 | 09/08/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:54.3 | 10 |
| 30.3L | $41.00 |
8/12 | 02/08/2025 | 28 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 2:02.4 | 6 |
| 14.9L | $7.50 |
6/12 | 05/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:59.4 | 6 |
| 11.9L | $5.00 |
5/10 | 28/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:55.3 | 7 |
| 7.2L | $6.50 |
6/7 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | D Aiken | 0 |
| 52L | $0.00 | |
5/5 | 12/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | D Aiken | 0 |
| 35.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Last start won a big 6 m win (10m Fr3) at this track (2:50.80) beating Jungle Eyes in No NR on August 30 at $4.40. Draws wide but winning form is hard to knock.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/11 | 30/08/2025 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:59.0 | 0 |
| 6.4L | $4.40 |
9/10 | 16/08/2025 | 14 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:56.0 | 10 |
| 139.2L | $6.00 |
1/12 | 02/08/2025 | 12 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 2:02.4 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |
1/9 | 21/07/2025 | 9 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:59.4 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $2.00 |
7/8 | 12/07/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Mat Rue | 1:56.6 | 7 |
| 15.7L | $19.00 |
6/10 | 28/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:55.3 | 6 |
| 8.4L | $3.80 |
1/8 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 15.2L | $0.00 | |
3/3 | 21/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | G Conroy | 0 |
| 55L | $0.00 |