Menangle Race 8 - Wards Accounting Group Pace
SCARED STIFF NZ (2) powered back into winning form when coming from wider to get home by 2m at Wagga last start. Proven at this circuit and distance and should get his chance from the low draw. MAURLEN BOY (6) has been ticking along quite well., finishing midfield from this barrier last week but placing in three of his previous four outings here. Finds a suitable assignment. METALLICA MAN (1) was at the tail of the field when resuming in stronger grade at Newcastle but was only 6m off the winner. Has won second-up before and is aided by the ace draw.

Driver: Tom Ison
Stats
Comments
Comes here second-up; wasn't that impressive when he returned to racing finishing 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at Newcastle, beaten 6 m by Jay Ok (1:54.70) in NR up to 90 on October 31 at $14. Will take a lot from that run and is aided by the inside draw.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 31/10/2025 | 342 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $14.00 |
| 2/4 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 23/11/2024 | 21 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:50.3 | 5 |
| 120.1L | $19.00 |
| 9/10 | 02/11/2024 | 15 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Caitlin McElhinney | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $3.90 |
| 5/10 | 18/10/2024 | 7 | NR 71 to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:51.7 | 6 |
| 15.4L | $4.40 |
| 1/9 | 11/10/2024 | 13 | NR 72 to 90 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:54.2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/9 | 28/09/2024 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:53.8 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $3.80 |

Driver: Jackson Painting
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 2 m when driven back in the field, (Fr4) held up early, at Riverina Paceway (2:03.40) beating Just Rollyourown in NR up to 80 on October 31 at $3.60. Can win again from the good draw..
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:54.1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.60 |
| 5/8 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Mikayla Towers | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 10/10/2025 | 50 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $14.00 |
| 10/10 | 21/08/2025 | 9 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Bryse McElhinney | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 23.5L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 12/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Bryse McElhinney | 1:52.8 | 5 |
| 14.6L | $151.00 |
| 7/10 | 05/08/2025 | 42 | NR up to 75 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Bryse McElhinney | 1:53.6 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $101.00 |
| 1/3 | 08/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 2147m | Good | R J Coelli | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 29/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | R J Coelli | 0 |
| 32.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 8th (Sr2) over 2540m at West Wyalong, beaten 19 m by Our George Boston (3:08.30) in NR up to 75 on October 19 at $19. Showed ability the race before when he won by a head after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Riverina Paceway (2:45.30) beating Hezasweetie in NR up to 70 on October 10 at $7.50. Can be thereabouts.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 | 09/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | Bayley Duck | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 19/10/2025 | 9 | NR up to 75 | $19,990.00 | West Wyalong | 2540m | Neutral | Peter McRae | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 19.0L | $19.00 |
| 1/9 | 10/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Peter McRae | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
| 8/9 | 03/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | Peter McRae | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $14.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/09/2025 | 7 | NR 69 to 75 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Peter McRae | 1:52.9 | 3 |
| 18.3L | $51.00 |
| 2/10 | 19/09/2025 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Peter McRae | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Peter McRae | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
| 1/5 | 22/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Peter McRae | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: KerryAnn Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 m by Rakajed (1:53.10) in 4-020yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on November 8 at $81. Two runs back 9th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 11 m by Hes A Meister (1:53.20) in LR No NR on November 1 at $51. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 7 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 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:53.1 | 3 |
| 12.2L | $81.00 |
| 9/10 | 01/11/2025 | 5 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $51.00 |
| 4/9 | 27/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:54.9 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $21.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/10/2025 | 11 | 0W/20K Stakes | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.0 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $23.00 |
| 1/10 | 09/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.25 |
| 1/10 | 02/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
| 2/9 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 15/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | N A Day | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Zara Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track beaten 7 m by Rakajed (1:53.10) in 4-020yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on November 8 at $10. Before that, a solid effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4 m by Hes A Meister (1:53.20) in LR No NR on November 1 at $17. Ticking along well and can make an impact.
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 | 08/11/2025 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:53.1 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/10 | 01/11/2025 | 12 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:53.2 | 9 |
| 3.9L | $17.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/10/2025 | 9 | 0W/20K Stakes | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:50.7 | 10 |
| 1.7L | $13.00 |
| 7/10 | 11/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:53.0 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 04/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:51.3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/09/2025 | 14 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:51.3 | 10 |
| 16.7L | $31.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 5.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 16/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Keali Hepworth | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track beaten 13 m by Sunset Stride (1:51.60) in 4yo+ NR up to 66 on November 8 at $26. Showed ability the run before when he won by a head after showing early speed, (Fr6) at Newcastle (1:54.00) beating Spirit King in 4yo+ NR up to 66 on October 31 at $10. Capable of playing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 08/11/2025 | 8 | NR up to 66 | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:51.6 | 3 |
| 13.9L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 31/10/2025 | 15 | NR up to 66 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.0 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 17.9L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 09/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 20.9L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 02/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/10 | 25/09/2025 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.90 |
| 2/7 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 21/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Seaton Grima
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr7) over 1609m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track was 6th-14.26 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Gimme A Reason (1:54.00) in NR up to 70 on November 10 at $4.80. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr5) over 1730m after showing early speed and racing wide at Bathurst, at the bell was 2nd-2.4 beaten 5.5 m by Pablo Rocks (2:02.70) in NR up to 65 on October 22 at $4.20. Can do better.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 10/11/2025 | 19 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:54.0 | 7 |
| 13.3L | $4.80 |
| 3/10 | 22/10/2025 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 16/10/2025 | 6 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 10/10/2025 | 15 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $16.00 |
| 1/10 | 25/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $3.10 |
| 5/10 | 18/09/2025 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/4 | 05/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | J Conolly | 0 |
| 18.9L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 10/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Hannah Lewis | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bailey McDonough
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at Newcastle was 4th-9.93 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Captain Groove (1:53.40) in NR up to 53 on November 7 at $3.10. Before that, was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track was 9th-21.12 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Fear The Pain (1:53.50) in NR up to 60 on October 27 at $2.50. Among the chances on best form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 07/11/2025 | 11 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Sebastian Piltz | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $3.10 |
| 6/10 | 27/10/2025 | 10 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:53.5 | 6 |
| 19.7L | $2.50 |
| 1/9 | 17/10/2025 | 21 | NR 41 to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $1.33 |
| 8/10 | 26/09/2025 | 7 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:51.2 | 3 |
| 42.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/10 | 19/09/2025 | 10 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:52.9 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 09/09/2025 | 8 | NR 54 to 59 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:54.9 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/9 | 13/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 7.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 06/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 10.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr4) over 2300m after showing early pace at this track beaten 15 m by Itoje (2:42.50) in NR up to 80 on November 8 at $23. Before that, 4th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 5 m by Mikibequick (1:51.30) in NR up to 80 on November 1 at $8.50. Can be in the finish with even luck from the wide draw.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 08/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $23.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/11/2025 | 5 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:51.3 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/9 | 27/10/2025 | 16 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:52.7 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 11/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:53.0 | 8 |
| 1.1L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 04/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:51.4 | 9 |
| 7.7L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 27/09/2025 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Glenn McElhinney | 1:55.5 | 9 |
| 22.9L | $71.00 |
| 7/7 | 09/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Glenn McElhinney | 0 |
| 55.9L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 25/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Glenn McElhinney | 0 |
| 18.2L | $0.00 |