Menangle Race 5 - Nsw Breeders Challenge 3Yo Colts And Geldings - Semi-Final
ROYAL CRUISER (1) drew wide when tackling older rivals last week so was far from disgraced when beaten 4m. He had put four wins together before that and likes to lead in his races so is well served by the inside draw. That should see him hard to catch. FORCE FULL (3) is racing well with three wins and a placing from his last four starts. Led from one spot wider when a dominant heat winner here last time. Must rate highly off that performance. IRON CLAD (11) draws deep but is in good form having added to a string of wins and placings with a fighting victory in his heat at Newcastle last start. ROCKU (4) brings consistent form from the country so can play a role.
Driver: Bernie Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 6th (Fr8) over 1609m after being wide early at this track, beaten 4 m by Montalbano (1:51.60) in NR up to 95 on October 12 at $3.30. Showed ability the race before when he won by 8 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Bathurst (2:02.40) beating Misterfourthousand in 3yo No NR CG on September 25 at $1.10 at the bell was leading 4.2m on the pegs. Back to his own age group and can dictate from this draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 12/10/2024 | 17 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Bernie Hewitt | 1:51.6 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $3.30 |
1/9 | 25/09/2024 | 39 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Bernie Hewitt | 1:53.9 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $1.10 |
1/5 | 16/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Bernie Hewitt | 0 |
| 11.7L | $0.00 | |
1/9 | 17/08/2024 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Bernie Hewitt | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 6.4L | $2.10 |
1/12 | 10/08/2024 | 14 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Bernie Hewitt | 1:55.1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
1/12 | 27/07/2024 | 7 | No NR | $26,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | N M Dawson | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $9.00 |
8/12 | 20/07/2024 | 7 | No NR | $26,580.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | B J Hewitt | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 19.9L | $21.00 |
2/4 | 03/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | B J Hewitt | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
Driver: Jim Douglass
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts. Placed last start 3rd (Sr3) over 1720m at Penrith, beaten 8 m by My Little Bo (2:05.50) in NR up to 47 on October 17 at $6.50. Before that 2nd (Fr5) over 2125m after showing early speed and racing wide at Penrith, at the bell was 2nd-2.3 beaten 16 m by Kates Virtue (2:36.80) in NR up to 48 on October 10 at $2.80. Not keen.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 17/10/2024 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $6.50 |
2/10 | 10/10/2024 | 16 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 16.3L | $2.80 |
5/9 | 24/09/2024 | 17 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:53.0 | 6 |
| 13.2L | $151.00 |
8/9 | 07/09/2024 | 12 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:49.8 | 4 |
| 43.9L | $101.00 |
3/7 | 26/08/2024 | 9 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:52.5 | 5 |
| 12.7L | $61.00 |
7/10 | 17/08/2024 | 9 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:51.1 | 1 |
| 24.1L | $151.00 |
8/10 | 08/08/2024 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 16.4L | $11.00 |
1/6 | 08/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | J N Douglass | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
1/6 | 05/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | J N Douglass | 0 |
| 30.1L | $0.00 |
Driver: Rickie Alchin
Stats
Comments
Racing in great heart. Last start won by 9 m after showing early speed, (Fr4) at this track (1:51.70) beating Ideal Timing in 3yo No NR CG on October 8 at $7 at the bell was leading 5.5m on the pegs. Drawn to make an impact again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 08/10/2024 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Rickie Alchin | 1:51.7 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $7.00 |
3/9 | 24/09/2024 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:53.0 | 5 |
| 12.6L | $5.00 |
1/9 | 16/09/2024 | 34 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 5.2L | $2.60 |
1/10 | 13/08/2024 | 10 | NR up to 70 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | R J Alchin | 1:52.6 | 2 |
| 5.7L | $3.60 |
6/10 | 03/08/2024 | 7 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:53.8 | 7 |
| 9.4L | $7.50 |
8/12 | 27/07/2024 | 7 | No NR | $26,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | R J Alchin | 1:56.8 | 7 |
| 22.7L | $51.00 |
5/10 | 01/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | R J Alchin | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 | |
2/9 | 05/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | S R Graham | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
Driver: John O'shea
Stats
Comments
Racing in great heart. Last start won on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.1 m after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Bathurst (2:02.30) beating Glitter Aint Gold in 3yo No NR CG on September 25 at $3.30 at the bell was 3rd-5.5m on the pegs. Each way player.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 25/09/2024 | 21 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | J T O'Shea | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $3.30 |
3/9 | 04/09/2024 | 7 | NR 63 to 65 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | J T O'Shea | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $2.20 |
1/10 | 28/08/2024 | 14 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | J T O'Shea | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $1.85 |
2/10 | 14/08/2024 | 11 | No NR | $14,890.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | J T O'Shea | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 23.8L | $2.80 |
2/8 | 03/08/2024 | 10 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | J T O'Shea | 1:50.4 | 7 |
| 32.6L | $3.90 |
1/10 | 24/07/2024 | 12 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | J T O'Shea | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $2.25 |
3/5 | 01/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Travis Bullock | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 | |
1/7 | 22/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | J T O'Shea | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 |
Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Force Full (1:51.70) in 3yo No NR CG on October 8 at $1.85. At the start before solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 3rd- beaten 2 m by Ravishing Sloy (1:50.80) in 3yo No NR CG on September 24 at $5. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/10 | 08/10/2024 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:51.7 | 7 |
| 27.5L | $1.85 |
2/9 | 24/09/2024 | 26 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:50.8 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
2/9 | 18/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 | |
12/12 | 29/08/2024 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 406.0L | $2.80 |
1/9 | 16/08/2024 | 158 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:53.2 | 7 |
| 13.0L | $1.70 |
3/8 | 07/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 | |
1/10 | 11/03/2024 | 9 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:53.8 | 7 |
| 9.1L | $3.90 |
5/7 | 02/03/2024 | 11 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2400m | Neutral | B P Fitzpatrick | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $81.00 |
Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Force Full, a rival who he faces again; was restrained, when 25 metres seventh at this track over 1609m in a 3yo No NR CG race on October 8. Might find this a bit tough.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 08/10/2024 | 11 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:51.7 | 10 |
| 26.0L | $51.00 |
2/8 | 27/09/2024 | 9 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $23.00 |
9/12 | 18/09/2024 | 11 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 25.4L | $61.00 |
9/12 | 07/09/2024 | 9 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:54.8 | 4 |
| 23.6L | $101.00 |
5/10 | 29/08/2024 | 15 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 13.2L | $151.00 |
6/9 | 14/08/2024 | 19 | NR 50 to 55 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 18.5L | $7.50 |
4/4 | 01/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | C R Clarke | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
1/8 | 09/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | G F Webster | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 |
Driver: Angus Garrard
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Wasa Heat Seeker at Albion Park over 1660m in a No NR on September 14 at $23. Then a handy effort when a close second after a quick start, behind Iron Clad at Newcastle over 1609m in a 3yo No NR CG on September 28 at $3.70. Looking to others.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 11/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Darrel Graham | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
2/10 | 28/09/2024 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.70 |
5/10 | 14/09/2024 | 21 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | A F J Sanderson | 1:51.6 | 3 |
| 18.3L | $23.00 |
4/7 | 24/08/2024 | 14 | No NR | $11,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:52.7 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $5.50 |
1/12 | 10/08/2024 | 14 | No NR | $11,620.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $4.40 |
2/7 | 27/07/2024 | 7 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | N M Dawson | 1:59.2 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
5/12 | 20/07/2024 | 7 | No NR | $26,580.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | N M Dawson | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $23.00 |
3/8 | 24/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | N M Dawson | 0 |
| 9.7L | $0.00 |
Driver: Jett Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts. Placed last start 2nd (Fr4) over 1730m at Bathurst, at the bell was 4th-7.9 beaten 5 m by Cheeky Kiss (2:04.80) in NR up to 60 on October 11 at $1.55. Before that was driven from back in the field when 2nd (Fr7) over 1730m at Bathurst, at the bell was 9th-18.1m + 2WWC beaten 1.1 m by Rocku (2:02.30) in 3yo No NR CG on September 25 at $15. Prefer others.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 11/10/2024 | 16 | NR up to 60 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $1.55 |
2/9 | 25/09/2024 | 30 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 1:53.8 | 7 |
| 1.1L | $15.00 |
3/5 | 16/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 17.3L | $0.00 | |
6/8 | 26/08/2024 | 12 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 1:50.7 | 5 |
| 23.1L | $3.60 |
1/10 | 14/08/2024 | 11 | No NR | $14,890.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 23.8L | $4.60 |
3/8 | 03/08/2024 | 8 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | N A Turnbull | 1:50.4 | 5 |
| 35.2L | $5.00 |
1/8 | 26/07/2024 | 14 | No NR | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 2120m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 11.9L | $1.90 |
2/6 | 24/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | N A Turnbull | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr9) over 1609m after racing wide at this track beaten 23 m by Force Full (1:51.70) in 3yo No NR CG on October 8 at $5.50. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr8) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was leading beaten a head by Air Express (1:53.00) in 3yo No NR CG on September 24 at $5.50. A good showing would not surprise.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 08/10/2024 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.7 | 9 |
| 23.0L | $5.50 |
2/9 | 24/09/2024 | 17 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.0 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
8/12 | 07/09/2024 | 9 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 19.8L | $71.00 |
5/12 | 29/08/2024 | 33 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 31.7L | $17.00 |
5/12 | 27/07/2024 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 29.4L | $51.00 |
1/9 | 20/07/2024 | 7 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | R P Morris | 1:52.8 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $15.00 |
1/8 | 22/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J P Gallagher | 0 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 | |
3/10 | 14/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | W H Rixon | 0 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 |
Driver: Grant Dixon
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old colt is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Newcastle and Albion Park. Last start won by a nose (Fr7) at Newcastle (1:54.70) beating Dragon in 3yo No NR CG on September 28 at $3.60 at the bell was 4th-4.21. Draws out but is racing well so can be in the finish again.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 28/09/2024 | 18 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:54.7 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $3.60 |
1/9 | 10/09/2024 | 7 | NR 53 to 58 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:54.0 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $1.55 |
2/8 | 03/09/2024 | 10 | NR 54 to 60 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:53.6 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $1.80 |
2/7 | 24/08/2024 | 9 | No NR | $11,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:52.7 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $1.95 |
1/10 | 15/08/2024 | 12 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:53.5 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $1.33 |
3/8 | 03/08/2024 | 7 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $5.00 |
1/8 | 25/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | G W Dixon | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 | |
2/4 | 15/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | G W Dixon | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
Driver: Blake Jones
Stats
Comments
Decent results this campaign with a first-up effort 4th (Fr2) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway was 5th-8.3m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 18 m by War Dan Buddy (2:03.00) in 3yo No NR CG on September 27 at $21. Draws out and facing a tough assignment this time around.
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 | 11/10/2024 | 14 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | B T Jones | 1:54.6 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $14.00 |
4/8 | 27/09/2024 | 91 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 18.8L | $21.00 |
2/2 | 22/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | R J Campbell | 0 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
1/10 | 28/06/2024 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | B T Jones | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $3.40 |
1/7 | 14/06/2024 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | B T Jones | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $2.40 |
1/10 | 04/06/2024 | 21 | No NR | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | B T Jones | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 5.7L | $1.18 |
6/9 | 14/05/2024 | 197 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:52.9 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $81.00 | |
1/5 | 28/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | R J Campbell | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |