Menangle Race 2 - Bestinbeds.com.au Pace
HELLUVA NZ (8) added to his consistent form when fourth at Listed level last start and will enjoy the class drop. Draws deeper but came from wider still when he worked but fought on to place here prior. This looks a winnable assignment. MIKIBEQUICK (3) overcame a wide draw for a fighting win last time, his third success from his last four outings at this circuit. Tries this distance for the first time and steps up in grade but that is offset by the better draw. DOUBLE FEAR (4) has been close to the placings in his last two outings here, the latest from this barrier. Go well again. FRANCO TYSON (6) draws a few spots lower than he did last week and is a player off the win here prior. LOYALIST NZ (9) hinted at a return to form when runner-up from this barrier here on Monday and owns a decent record at this longer distance.

Driver: Chloe Formosa
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 5 m by Promising (1:50.70) in NR up to 95 on November 1 at $19. At the run before 4th (Fr2) over 2300m at this track, at the bell was 9th-15.72 beaten 11 m by Huta (2:43.90) in NR up to 95 on October 25 at $31. Draws to play a role.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 01/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chloe Formosa | 1:50.7 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $19.00 |
| 4/10 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Chloe Formosa | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $31.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/10/2025 | 28 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:52.4 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $41.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/09/2025 | 4 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:53.5 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 8/9 | 16/09/2025 | 11 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | Scott Hewitt | 1:54.5 | 7 |
| 17.9L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | H L Day | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $7.00 |
| 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: Chris Geary
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was well back in the run when 10th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track beaten 14 m by Donegal Luther (1:51.70) in NR up to 95 on November 8 at $101. Before that was well back in the run when 8th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Franco Tyson (1:52.30) in NR up to 95 on November 1 at $26. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 08/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B L McDonough | 1:51.7 | 9 |
| 14.8L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B L McDonough | 1:52.3 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 25/10/2025 | 35 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | B L McDonough | 1:54.7 | 8 |
| 19.9L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 20/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:55.3 | 9 |
| 10.2L | $3.60 |
| 3/9 | 13/09/2025 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:50.4 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Brad Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Going well. Last start won by a head as favourite (Fr8) at this track (1:51.30) beating Pablo Rocks in NR up to 80 on November 1 at $1.85. In fine form and from a good draw he is a leading contender.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 01/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Brad Hewitt | 1:51.3 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $1.85 |
| 2/10 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:50.7 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $3.00 |
| 1/10 | 11/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:50.5 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $16.00 |
| 1/9 | 04/10/2025 | 12 | NR up to 58 | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Brad Hewitt | 1:51.4 | 7 |
| 8.9L | $2.30 |
| 3/9 | 22/09/2025 | 6 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:54.1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 16/09/2025 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $10,000.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | Brad Hewitt | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.00 |
| 2/3 | 24/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Scott Hewitt | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 06/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | S T Hewitt | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Donegal Luther (1:51.70) in NR up to 95 on November 8 at $18. Before that, 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Franco Tyson (1:52.30) in NR up to 95 on November 1 at $12. Likely to be in the finish.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 08/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:51.7 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $18.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:52.3 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $12.00 |
| 7/10 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:49.7 | 10 |
| 10.9L | $61.00 |
| 3/7 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.5 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 11/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Stephanie Morris | 1:50.5 | 9 |
| 7.1L | $126.00 |
| 8/10 | 04/10/2025 | 70 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:50.9 | 3 |
| 16.8L | $31.00 |
| 3/3 | 24/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 17/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Stephanie Morris | 0 |
| 9.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mat Rue
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 11 m by Donegal Luther (1:51.70) in NR up to 95 on November 8 at $7. Showed ability the run before when he won by a nose after showing early speed, (Fr3) held up early, at this track (1:52.30) beating Arggghhh in NR up to 95 on November 1 at $4.80. Draws a little lower so can bounce back.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 08/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B P Portelli | 1:51.7 | 8 |
| 11.4L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B P Portelli | 1:52.3 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.80 |
| 10/10 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | B P Portelli | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 23.8L | $4.60 |
| 3/10 | 18/10/2025 | 5 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:52.4 | 7 |
| 1.4L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 13/10/2025 | 9 | 5 0K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B P Portelli | 1:52.5 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $1.85 |
| 5/10 | 04/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B P Portelli | 1:50.9 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | B P Portelli | 0 |
| 64.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 02/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | S P Farrugia | 0 |
| 30.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Darren Binskin
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track was 8th-17.38 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Double Act (1:53.00) in 5 0K/5 Starts on November 10 at $16. Before that, was well back in the run when 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 11 m by Promising (1:50.70) in NR up to 95 on November 1 at $17. Place best.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 10/11/2025 | 9 | 5 0K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Darren Binskin | 1:53.0 | 6 |
| 14.1L | $16.00 |
| 8/9 | 01/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Darren Binskin | 1:50.7 | 8 |
| 11.1L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:54.7 | 9 |
| 18.6L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.4 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/4 | 15/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Darren Binskin | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 11/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | James Locke | 1:54.7 | 6 |
| 18.3L | $13.00 |
| 9/10 | 04/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:50.9 | 10 |
| 18.2L | $16.00 |
| 1/4 | 06/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Seaton Grima
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 4th-8.73 beaten 5.5 m by Betterthancash (1:50.60) in LR No NR on October 18 at $10. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr8) over 1609m after racing wide at this track was 2nd-2.33 at the bell, beaten 3 m by Caulonia Courage (1:50.50) in 5 0K/5 Starts on October 7 at $3.10. Well placed and can go close.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 18/10/2025 | 11 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:50.6 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/10/2025 | 17 | 5 0K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:50.5 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $3.10 |
| 4/9 | 20/09/2025 | 21 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:50.0 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $12.00 |
| 1/6 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 30/08/2025 | 19 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 20.0L | $41.00 |
| 2/4 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 4.9L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 11/08/2025 | 16 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Fast | Ewa Justice | 1:52.7 | 5 |
| 16.6L | $6.50 |
| 7/9 | 26/07/2025 | 9 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 17.8L | $23.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
Stats
Comments
Solid run when beaten by 2.75 m finishing fifth after being driven well back, behind Jay Ok at Newcastle over 1609m in a NR up to 90 on October 31 at $2.90. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Double Act at this track over 1609m in a 5 0K/5 Starts on November 10 at $6. Nice effort last time. Could be getting back to form.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 10/11/2025 | 10 | 5 0K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:53.0 | 8 |
| 1.9L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 31/10/2025 | 16 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:54.7 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $2.90 |
| 7/10 | 15/10/2025 | 18 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $6.00 |
| 9/10 | 27/09/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Amanda Turnbull | 1:49.5 | 8 |
| 34.3L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 20/09/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:50.0 | 6 |
| 17.6L | $61.00 |
| 8/10 | 06/09/2025 | 14 | NR up to 120 | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:50.1 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $15.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 05/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 14.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bailey McDonough
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr10) over 1609m at this track, beaten 14 m by Donegal Luther (1:51.70) in NR up to 95 on November 8 at $81. Two runs back was well back in the run when 5th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 7 m by Franco Tyson (1:52.30) in NR up to 95 on November 1 at $21. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 08/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:51.7 | 10 |
| 14.3L | $81.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/11/2025 | 2 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:52.3 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $21.00 |
| 2/10 | 30/10/2025 | 12 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | B L McDonough | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 18/10/2025 | 5 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L McDonough | 1:50.6 | 1 |
| 34.4L | $101.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/10/2025 | 9 | 5 0K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B L McDonough | 1:52.5 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 04/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | B L McDonough | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 28.9L | $151.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 22/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | S M Grima | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Resuming after 20 months off the scene. Finished off last preparation when beaten by 6 m finishing fourth behind Our Uncle Jim at Penrith over 1720m in a NR up to 90 on February 29 2024 at $5. Draws wide but watch the betting first up.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 17.6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 22/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 18.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 29/02/2024 | 5 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | W H Rixon | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 24/02/2024 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | W H Rixon | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $8.50 |
| 6/9 | 17/02/2024 | 21 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | W H Rixon | 1:49.2 | 6 |
| 20.2L | $101.00 |
| 2/10 | 27/01/2024 | 42 | NR up to 80 | $19,380.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 1:54.2 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $10.00 |
| 9/10 | 16/12/2023 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | W H Rixon | 1:51.5 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/12/2023 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | W H Rixon | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 7.7L | $9.00 |