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Menangle Race 5 - Ultra Air Ffa

Star Kiwi ITS MERLIN (1) makes his first appearance in Australia since he won the G2 Australian Light Horse FFA over this circuit and distance last March. Overcame the widest barrier on that occasion but draws the inside tonight and that should allow him to play a stalking role. He could prove too strong for them late. DON HUGO (2) loves the 2300m at Menangle with four wins from six starts including a Eureka and an Inter Dominion Final. He was a brave fifth in the Hunter Cup last start and should be able to push forward from the low draw. He won't be easy to get past. SPEAK THE TRUTH (5) is better known as a miler but he strikes at 50 per cent here and has won four of six fresh attempts so must be respected. KOSIMO (3) takes a big step up in grade but is in form with back-to-back wins here. First-four player along with TERRY (6) who was runner-up at Listed level here last start.

Race Time:9:48 AM

Saturday, February 22, 2025

Track:Fast

Weather:Fine

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:2300m

Its Merlin NZ (1)34x2114132

Trainer: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan (CLEVEDON)12 mths 35: 21-5-5

Driver: Gavin Fitzpatrick

5 yo B H

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: IMAGINARY BET (NZ)

Dam's Sire: Bettors Delight Usa

Stats

Career35: 21-5-5

LTS$1,316,212.00

BMR1:52.10

TS3: 1-1-0

Win %60.00%

Place %88.57%

Comments

Freshened-up since the last run 53 days ago. Not far away in G1 races in both starts since a NZ FFA win. Finished 2.5 m second behind Republican Party in Auckland Cup at Alexandra Park over 3200m last start. Before that was beaten 1.5 metres third at Addington over 2600m in 4yo Christian Cullen on December 6. Star Kiwi proven at this circuit and distance and gets the inside draw.

Last Starts 53 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/12	31/12/2024	25	$227,270.00	Alexandra Park	3200m	Neutral	Zachary Butcher	2:00.7	7	1. Republican Party NZ 2. Its Merlin NZ 3. Sooner The Bettor NZ	2.4L	$3.30
3/7	06/12/2024	21	$165,910.00	Addington	2600m	Fast	Zachary Butcher	1:57.3	6	1. Rakero Rocket NZ 2. Charlie Brown NZ 3. Its Merlin NZ	1.6L	$2.90
1/12	15/11/2024	3	$181,820.00	Addington	1980m	Fast	Zachary Butcher	1:58.0	7	1. Its Merlin NZ 2. Better Eclipse 3. Catch A Wave	3.2L	$1.90
4/15	12/11/2024	15	$909,090.00	Addington	3200m	Fast	Zachary Butcher	1:59.2	10	1. Swayzee 2. Dont Stop Dreaming NZ 3. Republican Party NZ	13.0L	$3.40
1/12	28/10/2024	24	$55,050.00	Ashburton Raceway	2400m	Neutral	Zachary Butcher	1:57.0	8	1. Its Merlin NZ 2. Dont Stop Dreaming NZ 3. Alta Meteor NZ	2.2L	$2.70
1/8	04/10/2024	13	$34,130.00	Alexandra Park	2700m	Fast	Zachary Butcher	1:58.0	0	1. Its Merlin NZ 2. Cold Chisel NZ 3. Sooner The Bettor NZ	5.4L	$1.80

Don Hugo (2)211x511135

Trainer: Luke McCarthy (Cobbitty)12 mths 43: 14-9-8

Driver: Luke McCarthy

5 yo BR H

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: CINCO AMIGOS (NZ)

Dam's Sire: Bettors Delight Usa

Stats

Career43: 14-9-8

LTS$1,544,624.00

BMR1:49.60

TS16: 7-3-4

Win %32.56%

Place %72.09%

Comments

Last start 5th (Fr4) over 2760m at Melton, at the bell was 5th-12.8m 2WWC beaten 6 m by Swayzee (3:11.80) in G1 No NR on February 1 at $6.50. Before that, a solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr10) over 2300m after racing wide at this track was 4th-8.5m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 7 m by Max Delight (2:40.30) in No NR on January 25 at $2.30. Has won a Eureka and an Inter Dominion at this circuit and distance and draws to go close.

Last Starts 21 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/12	01/02/2025	7	No NR	$250,000.00	Melton	2760m	Neutral	Luke McCarthy	1:51.9	4	1. Swayzee 2. Leap To Fame 3. Republican Party NZ	6.2L	$6.50
3/10	25/01/2025	42	No NR	$20,400.00	Menangle	2300m	Fast	Luke McCarthy	1:52.2	10	1. Max Delight 2. Captains Knock 3. Don Hugo	7.4L	$2.30
1/3	15/01/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Luke McCarthy		0	1. Don Hugo 2. Max Delight 3. Dougs Platter	0.2L	$0.00
1/12	14/12/2024	7	No NR	$500,000.00	Menangle	2300m	Neutral	Luke McCarthy	1:50.5	3	1. Don Hugo 2. Minstrel NZ 3. Max Delight	1.6L	$2.25
1/12	07/12/2024	3	No NR	$30,000.00	Menangle	2300m	Fast	Luke McCarthy	1:52.6	7	1. Don Hugo 2. Jimartee 3. Jilliby Nitro	7.2L	$1.95
1/12	04/12/2024	5	No NR	$30,000.00	Bathurst	1730m	Neutral	Luke McCarthy	1:52.2	3	1. Don Hugo 2. District Attorney 3. Unfazed NZ	9.2L	$7.00
5/12	29/11/2024	83	No NR	$30,000.00	Newcastle	2030m	Neutral	Luke McCarthy	1:55.3	1	1. Captains Knock 2. Terry NZ 3. Dangerous	5.3L	$2.00
1/5	13/11/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Luke McCarthy		0	1. Don Hugo 2. Gawn 3. Rocknroll Hammer NZ	4.1L	$0.00

Kosimo (3)0374988711

Trainer: Seaton Grima (Llandilo)12 mths 137: 12-27-26

Driver: Seaton Grima

8 yo B G

Sire: MAJOR BRONSKI (AUS)

Dam: NOW SHEZATERROR (NZ)

Dam's Sire: Western Terror Usa

Stats

Career137: 12-27-26

LTS$271,028.00

BMR1:51.20

TS7: 2-0-0

Win %8.76%

Place %47.45%

Comments

Has won at his last two outings. Last start posted a big 4 m win as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr9) held up early, at this track (1:51.20) beating Joe Nien in NR up to 95 on February 15 at $3.50. Hard to leave out on current form. Up in grade but winning form deserves some respect.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/10	15/02/2025	7	NR up to 95	$20,400.00	Menangle	1609m	Fast	Seaton Grima	1:51.2	9	1. Kosimo 2. Joe Nien 3. Speculating	3.9L	$3.50
1/10	08/02/2025	28	NR up to 95	$20,400.00	Menangle	1609m	Fast	Seaton Grima	1:51.8	1	1. Kosimo 2. Major Perry NZ 3. Montalbano	5.1L	$2.15
1/5	29/01/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Seaton Grima		0	1. Kosimo 2. Soho Spectre 3. Ravishing Sloy	3.3L	$0.00
7/8	11/01/2025	7	NR up to 95	$20,400.00	Menangle	2300m	Neutral	Will Rixon	1:53.7	1	1. Dom Toretto NZ 2. Laver NZ 3. Major Major	14.1L	$14.00
8/8	04/01/2025	21	NR up to 95	$20,400.00	Menangle	1609m	Neutral	Will Rixon	1:51.3	7	1. Laver NZ 2. Surf Ace 3. Cya Art NZ	22.0L	$8.50
8/10	14/12/2024	7	No NR	$25,500.00	Menangle	1609m	Neutral	Jason Lee	1:50.1	10	1. Im The Falcon NZ 2. Wasa Heat Seeker NZ 3. Smooth Buzz	22.0L	$41.00
9/10	07/12/2024	7	NR up to 100	$20,400.00	Menangle	2300m	Fast	Will Rixon	1:53.1	6	1. Saint Veran 2. Serg Blanco NZ 3. Major Major	47.6L	$4.40
2/4	12/09/2020	-	Trial	$0.00	Carrick	2150m	Good	R L Hillier		0	1. Blundell 2. Kosimo 3. Williamlee	2L	$0.00

Mach Da Vinci NZ (4)61386000x6

Trainer: Peter Hanson (Cobbitty)12 mths 135: 28-21-16

Driver: Cameron Fitzpatrick

8 yo BR H

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: MACH'S LOVE (NZ)

Stats

Career135: 28-21-16

LTS$506,355.00

BMR1:49.40

TS71: 15-10-9

Win %20.74%

Place %48.15%

Comments

Second up after running 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 7 m by Max Delight (1:48.80) in No NR on February 15 at $61. May need more racing.

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	15/02/2025	70	No NR	$20,400.00	Menangle	1609m	Fast	Cameron Hart	1:48.8	3	1. Max Delight 2. Captains Knock 3. Ardens Ace NZ	7.9L	$61.00
5/7	05/02/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Cameron Fitzpatrick		0	1. South Coast Arden NZ 2. Jay Ok 3. Lous Dream NZ	9.4L	$0.00
11/12	07/12/2024	3	No NR	$30,000.00	Menangle	2300m	Fast	C J Fitzpatrick	1:52.6	1	1. Don Hugo 2. Jimartee 3. Jilliby Nitro	27.6L	$71.00
11/11	04/12/2024	5	No NR	$30,000.00	Bathurst	1730m	Neutral	C J Fitzpatrick	1:51.4	8	1. Nerano NZ 2. Dangerous 3. Captains Knock	16.0L	$151.00
12/12	29/11/2024	27	No NR	$30,000.00	Newcastle	2030m	Neutral	C J Fitzpatrick	1:55.3	6	1. Captains Knock 2. Terry NZ 3. Dangerous	13.2L	$151.00
6/9	02/11/2024	21	No NR	$20,400.00	Menangle	1609m	Fast	C J Fitzpatrick	1:51.6	7	1. Star Major 2. Terry NZ 3. Ardens Ace NZ	3.8L	$10.00
8/9	12/10/2024	14	No NR	$30,600.00	Menangle	2300m	Neutral	C J Fitzpatrick	1:54.2	2	1. Captains Knock 2. Anything Goes NZ 3. Star Major	14.2L	$9.50
6/7	22/05/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	J A Callaghan		0	1. Pas Guarantee 2. Jay Ok 3. Fire Fox NZ	8.5L	$0.00

Speak The Truth (5)318777x10x

Trainer: Shannon Price (Alberton)12 mths 35: 17-3-5

Driver: Adam Sanderson

5 yo BR G

Sire: BETTORS DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: PRIVATE BRONSKI (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Art Major Usa

Stats

Career35: 17-3-5

LTS$614,465.00

BMR1:48.80

TS6: 3-0-1

Win %48.57%

Place %71.43%

Comments

Resumes. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into tenth behind Catch A Wave at this track over 1609m in a G1 NR up to 120 on September 7 at $7.50. Previous preparation first-up came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.5 m (Fr7) at this track (1:50.60) beating Curly James in No NR on August 31 at $4.20. First-up record is strong and strikes at 50 per cent here so is expected to be in the finish.

Last Starts 11 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/5	11/02/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Albion Park	1660m	Good	Mitchell Cox		0	1. Deus Ex NZ 2. Jimartee 3. Speak The Truth	6.2L	$0.00
3/4	10/12/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Albion Park	1660m	Good	Adam Sanderson		0	1. Jamaican Rock 2. Our Indifference NZ 3. Speak The Truth	2.3L	$0.00
10/10	07/09/2024	7	NR up to 120	$150,000.00	Menangle	1609m	Neutral	A F J Sanderson	1:49.8	3	1. Catch A Wave 2. District Attorney 3. Max Delight	12.8L	$7.50
1/7	31/08/2024	106	No NR	$20,400.00	Menangle	1609m	Neutral	A F J Sanderson	1:50.6	7	1. Speak The Truth 2. Curly James 3. Cantfindabettorman NZ	1.5L	$4.20
7/8	17/05/2024	14		$42,270.00	Alexandra Park	2200m	Fast	A F J Sanderson	2:00.8	0	1. American Me NZ 2. Self Assured NZ 3. Old Town Road NZ	13.5L	$11.40
7/10	03/05/2024	7		$96,500.00	Alexandra Park	2700m	Fast	A F J Sanderson	1:57.8	1	1. Mach Shard NZ 2. Self Assured NZ 3. Better Eclipse	20.3L	$7.90
7/12	26/04/2024	14		$100,920.00	Alexandra Park	1609m	Neutral	A F J Sanderson	1:53.9	10	1. Mach Shard NZ 2. Dont Stop Dreaming NZ 3. Its Merlin NZ	7.6L	$9.20
8/10	12/04/2024	20		$917,430.00	Cambridge Raceway	2200m	Neutral	A F J Sanderson	1:53.4	7	1. Its Merlin NZ 2. Dont Stop Dreaming NZ 3. Kango NZ	10.5L	$5.10

Terry NZ (6)8129342652

Trainer: Darren Binskin (Menangle Park)12 mths 87: 17-6-8

Driver: Joshua Gallagher

8 yo B G

Sire: TERROR TO LOVE (NZ)

Dam: CARANIA (NZ)

Dam's Sire: Cam's Trickster Usa

Stats

Career87: 17-6-8

LTS$260,391.00

BMR1:51.90

TS21: 5-3-2

Win %19.54%

Place %35.63%

Comments

Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Max Delight at this track over 2300m in a No NR on January 25 at $21. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing second behind Nyack at this track over 1609m in a LR No NR on February 1 at $9. First four hope.

Last Starts 21 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/10	01/02/2025	7	No NR	$30,600.00	Menangle	1609m	Fast	B L McDonough	1:49.8	1	1. Nyack 2. Terry NZ 3. Illavabubbles NZ	8.6L	$9.00
5/10	25/01/2025	7	No NR	$20,400.00	Menangle	2300m	Fast	Cameron Fitzpatrick	1:52.2	4	1. Max Delight 2. Captains Knock 3. Don Hugo	20.2L	$21.00
6/10	18/01/2025	14	No NR	$20,400.00	Menangle	1609m	Neutral	Joshua Gallagher	1:49.0	7	1. Nyack 2. Captains Knock 3. Wasa Heat Seeker NZ	12.8L	$7.00
2/9	04/01/2025	21	No NR	$30,600.00	Menangle	1609m	Neutral	Joshua Gallagher	1:49.8	1	1. Im The Falcon NZ 2. Terry NZ 3. Petes Said So NZ	0.3L	$5.50
4/12	14/12/2024	7	No NR	$500,000.00	Menangle	2300m	Neutral	Joshua Gallagher	1:50.5	6	1. Don Hugo 2. Minstrel NZ 3. Max Delight	9.4L	$126.00
3/11	07/12/2024	3	No NR	$30,000.00	Menangle	2300m	Fast	Joshua Gallagher	1:52.2	1	1. Dangerous 2. Minstrel NZ 3. Terry NZ	8.2L	$18.00
1/5	22/04/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Geelong	2100m		Georgia Haywood		0	1. Terry NZ 2. Justalittlesip NZ 3. Outlaw Man NZ	1L	$0.00
2/5	13/06/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m		K M Gath		0	1. Hes Charlies Angel 2. Terry NZ 3. Yorkshire NZ	2L	$0.00

Major Perry NZ (7)435098x532

Trainer: Luke McCarthy (Cobbitty)12 mths 57: 11-7-8

Driver: Chris Geary

6 yo B H

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: KATY PERRY (NZ)

Dam's Sire: Bettors Delight Usa

Stats

Career57: 11-7-8

LTS$236,185.00

BMR1:53.86

TS12: 2-2-2

Win %19.30%

Place %45.61%

Comments

Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts at this course. Placed last start 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 5 m by Kosimo (1:51.80) in NR up to 95 on February 8 at $6. Before that was well back in the run when 3rd (Fr6) over 2300m at this track was 4th-8.08 at the bell, beaten 1.2 m by Outside Fighter (2:45.10) in NR up to 95 on February 1 at $16. Hard to enthuse in this field.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/10	08/02/2025	7	NR up to 95	$20,400.00	Menangle	1609m	Fast	Luke McCarthy	1:51.8	6	1. Kosimo 2. Major Perry NZ 3. Montalbano	5.1L	$6.00
3/10	01/02/2025	7	NR up to 95	$20,400.00	Menangle	2300m	Fast	Ashleigh Delosa	1:55.5	6	1. Outside Fighter 2. Dom Toretto NZ 3. Major Perry NZ	1.2L	$16.00
5/9	25/01/2025	98	NR up to 95	$20,400.00	Menangle	1609m	Fast	Luke McCarthy	1:50.6	5	1. Bainbridge 2. Double Act 3. Laver NZ	7.6L	$16.00
2/8	15/01/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Luke McCarthy		0	1. Marathon Man NZ 2. Major Perry NZ 3. Destiny Stride	1.8L	$0.00
8/8	19/10/2024	7	B 5	$14,500.00	Albion Park	1660m	Neutral	Shane Graham	1:53.5	2	1. Lochinvar Jag 2. Rocks Or Diamonds 3. Amami	22.8L	$2.60
9/12	12/10/2024	7	B 5	$21,380.00	Albion Park	2138m	Neutral	Shane Graham	1:55.1	6	1. Royal Speech 2. Aroda NZ 3. Don Arthur	8.5L	$21.00
10/10	05/10/2024	7	No NR	$14,980.00	Albion Park	2138m	Neutral	Leonard Cain	1:53.0	3	1. Braedos Lad 2. Mossdale Terry NZ 3. O B Legal NZ	118.5L	$12.00
2/6	25/07/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Redcliffe	1780m		Angus Garrard		0	1. Cover Girl NZ 2. Major Perry NZ 3. Borella NZ	0.1L	$0.00

Whereyabinboppin (8)5730658615

Trainer: James Rattray (Exeter)12 mths 90: 26-9-5

Driver: Taylah Osmond

9 yo B G

Sire: A ROCKNROLL DANCE (USA)

Dam: WHEREYAWHEELIEBIN (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Modern Art Usa

Stats

Career90: 26-9-5

LTS$332,532.00

BMR1:49.80

TS63: 16-7-3

Win %28.89%

Place %44.44%

Comments

Last start 5th (Fr5) over 2300m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 14 m by Im The Falcon (2:42.70) in No NR on February 8 at $5. Two runs back came from midfield and won by 1.5 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr6) at Goulburn (2:40.90) beating Soho Spectre in NR up to 100 on February 2 at $2.70 at the bell was leading 0.2. 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
5/8	08/02/2025	6	No NR	$20,400.00	Menangle	2300m	Fast	Taylah Osmond	1:53.8	5	1. Im The Falcon NZ 2. Kingmaker NZ 3. Petes Said So NZ	14.1L	$5.00
1/7	02/02/2025	22	NR up to 100	$9,790.00	Goulburn	2240m	Neutral	Taylah Osmond	1:55.6	6	1. Whereyabinboppin 2. Soho Spectre 3. Pandaia NZ	1.6L	$2.70
6/6	11/01/2025	7	No NR	$20,400.00	Menangle	2300m	Neutral	Taylah Osmond	1:55.6	3	1. Nyack 2. Petes Said So NZ 3. Line Up NZ	19.1L	$6.00
8/9	04/01/2025	21	No NR	$30,600.00	Menangle	1609m	Neutral	Taylah Osmond	1:49.8	5	1. Im The Falcon NZ 2. Terry NZ 3. Petes Said So NZ	10.7L	$23.00
5/12	14/12/2024	7	No NR	$50,000.00	Menangle	2300m	Neutral	Taylah Osmond	1:53.8	2	1. Cantfindabettorman NZ 2. Perfect Stride NZ 3. Tenzing Bromac NZ	8.2L	$26.00
6/11	07/12/2024	3	No NR	$30,000.00	Menangle	2300m	Fast	Taylah Osmond	1:52.2	5	1. Dangerous 2. Minstrel NZ 3. Terry NZ	10.3L	$34.00
1/5	23/03/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Goulburn	1710m	Good	J R Rattray		0	1. Whereyabinboppin 2. Extreme Sea 3. Hez Dusty	2.5L	$0.00
7/8	23/08/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	D A Cernovskis		0	1. Taipo NZ 2. Petes Said So NZ 3. Magician	23L	$0.00