Menangle Race 7 - Nsw Breeders Challenge 4Yo Entires And Geldings - Semi-Final
CAPTAIN HAMMERHEAD (2) was far from disgraced in the Smoken Up Sprint last start when he drew on the back row and finished within 10m of Leap To fame. He'll relish the class drop and has won five races at Melton this campaign so is a talent. Gets every chance from this draw. OLIVER DAN (4) has had six weeks off since winning The Stockade here last start and Cameron Hart sticks with him. Goes well on the fresh side so can pose a threat with his A-game. I BREAK THE LINE (9) draws out but hasn't been far away of late and owns a decent record at this circuit and distance. HY POACTIVE (3) draws well so is an exotic player along with VAN BASTEN (5) who improved to place last start.
Driver: Lleyton Green
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr3) over 1730m after showing early pace at Bathurst, at the bell was 2nd-4.16 beaten 15 m by Cheeky Kiss (2:04.80) in NR up to 60 on October 11 at $26. Two runs back 6th (Sr2) over 1720m at Penrith, at the bell was 6th-10.5m 2WWC beaten 10 m by Pops Boy (2:04.10) in NR up to 62 on October 3 at $34. This looks a tough task.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 11/10/2024 | 8 | NR up to 60 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $26.00 |
6/10 | 03/10/2024 | 13 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Lleyton Green | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $34.00 |
1/10 | 20/09/2024 | 9 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:54.4 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
10/10 | 11/09/2024 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | Lleyton Green | 1:58.3 | 7 |
| 32.5L | $21.00 |
4/10 | 04/09/2024 | 6 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Lleyton Green | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $4.60 |
5/10 | 29/08/2024 | 8 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Lleyton Green | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 7.7L | $6.00 |
2/6 | 06/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | J Conolly | 0 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 | |
4/9 | 28/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Lleyton Green | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 |
Driver: David Moran
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 8th (Sr3) over 1720m at Melton, beaten 9 m by Leap To Fame (1:58.80) in G3 No NR on October 5 at $126. The run previous 8th (Fr4) over 2300m at this track beaten 22 m by Sure Thing Captain (2:43.00) in 3yo No NR on August 31 at $1.55. Worth another chance. Take beating from this draw.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 05/10/2024 | 35 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:51.2 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $126.00 |
1/5 | 26/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Ben Gledhill | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
8/10 | 31/08/2024 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:54.0 | 4 |
| 22.6L | $1.55 |
1/9 | 24/08/2024 | 56 | NR 90 to 105 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | N R Jack | 1:52.6 | 6 |
| 17.4L | $4.40 |
1/10 | 29/06/2024 | 7 | NR 80 to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | D N Moran | 1:51.4 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
3/11 | 22/06/2024 | 28 | NR up to 89 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D N Moran | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $1.22 |
1/12 | 25/05/2024 | 7 | NR 75 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D N Moran | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $1.55 |
2/5 | 09/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | D Moran | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Driver: Blake Jones
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr4) over 1740m after showing early pace at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 3rd-4.4 beaten 4.5 m by Emmas Boy (2:01.60) in No NR on October 11 at $4.20. Before that, 12th (Sr1) over 2240m at Melton beaten 30 m by Little Louie (2:38.40) in 4yo+ No NR GH on September 7 at $18. Draws well so can do much better.
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 | 11/10/2024 | 34 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | B T Jones | 1:52.5 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $4.20 |
12/12 | 07/09/2024 | 8 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | B T Jones | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 31.3L | $18.00 |
5/12 | 30/08/2024 | 14 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | B T Jones | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 19.6L | $13.00 |
1/9 | 16/08/2024 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | B T Jones | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.20 |
2/8 | 09/08/2024 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | B T Jones | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $2.40 |
4/10 | 02/08/2024 | 41 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | B T Jones | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $2.60 |
1/3 | 14/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | B T Jones | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
3/4 | 06/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | B T Jones | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |
Driver: Cameron Hart
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Comments
Last start won by 2.25 m when driven back in the field, (Fr4) held up early, at this track (2:42.70) beating Dougs Platter in 3yo No NR on September 7 at $5.50 at the bell was 5th-14.8m on the pegs. Can measure up again.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 07/09/2024 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:53.8 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
7/10 | 31/08/2024 | 14 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:54.0 | 7 |
| 11.4L | $26.00 |
2/7 | 17/08/2024 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | M R Pitt | 1:53.0 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $6.50 |
2/6 | 10/08/2024 | 259 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | M R Pitt | 1:53.6 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.30 |
1/2 | 30/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | A T McDonough | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | ||
1/5 | 15/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | M R Pitt | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | ||
7/12 | 25/11/2023 | 7 | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | M R Pitt | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $1.65 | |
1/8 | 18/11/2023 | 8 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | M R Pitt | 1:55.0 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
Driver: Rickie Alchin
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr7) over 1609m after racing wide at Newcastle was 2nd-1.27 at the bell, beaten 2 m by Metallica Man (1:54.20) in NR 72 to 90 on October 11 at $2.80. Could play 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 11/10/2024 | 41 | NR 72 to 90 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:54.2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $2.80 |
2/6 | 18/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 6.4L | $0.00 | |
10/10 | 31/08/2024 | 35 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Rickie Alchin | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 38.8L | $151.00 |
11/12 | 27/07/2024 | 7 | No NR | $31,770.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | R J Alchin | 1:53.4 | 5 |
| 121.7L | $34.00 |
1/10 | 20/07/2024 | 7 | B 5 | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | R J Alchin | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $1.75 |
3/12 | 13/07/2024 | 14 | No NR | $53,040.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | R J Alchin | 1:53.0 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $17.00 |
8/10 | 29/06/2024 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:52.9 | 2 |
| 18.8L | $61.00 |
6/8 | 03/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | R A Hunt | 0 |
| 10.1L | $0.00 |
Driver: Bailey Mcdonough
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track was 3rd-3.7m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 2.75 m by Argent Peak (1:53.90) in NR up to 60 on October 8 at $12. Two runs back won by 2.25 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at this track (1:55.60) beating Montefiore in 3yo+ 1LTW Also eligible 3yo+ NR 50 on October 1 at $3.30 at the bell was leading 3.2m 2WNC. May find this tough.
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 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B L McDonough | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $12.00 |
1/10 | 01/10/2024 | 7 | 1LTW Also eligible 3yo+ NR 50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B L McDonough | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.30 |
2/10 | 24/09/2024 | 7 | 1LTW Also eligible 3yo+ NR 50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B L McDonough | 1:53.6 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
5/10 | 17/09/2024 | 14 | 1LTW Also eligible 3yo+ NR 50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B L McDonough | 1:54.3 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $26.00 |
9/9 | 03/09/2024 | 62 | 1LTW Also eligible 3yo+ NR 50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B L McDonough | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 16.3L | $7.00 |
1/9 | 21/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L McDonough | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 | |
3/10 | 03/07/2024 | 15 | NR 50 to 55 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | E J Tormey | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $3.20 |
2/6 | 24/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glen Douglas | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
Driver: Amanda Turnbull
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Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 2260m at Bathurst, at the bell was 4th-7.2m on the pegs beaten 9 m by Special Spin (2:47.20) in NR up to 52 on October 9 at $4.40. Two runs back was well back in the run when 3rd (Fr8) over 2260m at Bathurst, at the bell was 8th-11.9m 2WWC beaten 11 m by Hello I Tea (2:44.00) in NR up to 55 on October 2 at $7. Prefer others on this occasion.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 09/10/2024 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $4.40 |
3/10 | 02/10/2024 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | Blake Micallef | 1:56.8 | 8 |
| 11.8L | $7.00 |
3/10 | 25/09/2024 | 10 | NR up to 58 | $10,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Amanda Turnbull | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $8.50 |
5/10 | 15/09/2024 | 11 | NR up to 58 | $10,000.00 | Cowra | 1700m | Neutral | Amanda Turnbull | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $2.40 |
3/10 | 04/09/2024 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
3/10 | 28/08/2024 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Amanda Turnbull | 1:55.1 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $34.00 |
4/8 | 29/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | M B Turnbull | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | ||
4/4 | 22/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | A S Turnbull | 0 |
| 27.9L | $0.00 |
Driver: Gavin Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
In good form last start. Came from midfield and posted a big 6 m win as favourite (Sr1) at Penrith (2:04.30) beating Selsey Bill in NR up to 63 on October 10 at $2.20 at the bell was 4th-5.54. Two runs back 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track was 3rd-5.12 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Ravishing Sloy (1:53.10) in NR up to 70 on September 17 at $6.50. Might need easier.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 10/10/2024 | 23 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $2.20 |
7/10 | 17/09/2024 | 11 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | C J Fitzpatrick | 1:53.1 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $6.50 |
2/9 | 06/09/2024 | 10 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:52.9 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $4.20 |
4/9 | 27/08/2024 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | C J Fitzpatrick | 1:54.7 | 9 |
| 10.6L | $8.50 |
5/10 | 13/08/2024 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | C J Fitzpatrick | 1:52.4 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
3/10 | 06/08/2024 | 10 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | C J Fitzpatrick | 1:52.8 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $3.60 |
2/10 | 26/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | C J Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
4/7 | 12/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | G J Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 17.8L | $0.00 |
Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 3.5 m fifth behind Montalbano at this track over 1609m NR up to 95 last start. Before that was beaten 3 metres third at Newcastle in No NR on October 4. Draws out but can play a major role.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 12/10/2024 | 8 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.6 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $3.60 |
3/9 | 04/10/2024 | 27 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.4 | 8 |
| 3.2L | $2.30 |
4/8 | 07/09/2024 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $12.00 |
6/10 | 31/08/2024 | 10 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:54.0 | 6 |
| 11.2L | $41.00 |
3/9 | 21/08/2024 | 12 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $2.50 |
1/9 | 09/08/2024 | 27 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $1.85 |
1/7 | 05/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Leonard Cain | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | ||
3/4 | 12/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 8.1L | $0.00 |