Menangle Race 5 - Haras Des Trotteurs Nsw Trotters Oaks (Group 1)
GATESYS GEM (1) was a beaten favourite when resuming but that was against older rivals and from a wider draw so the effort had merit. She won her only-second up attempt so should be improved and is well served by the ace draw. She mixed it with the best young trotters last season and that form would see her hard to stop. WHY TANYA SUE (7) is the big query having joined Emma Stewart since winning her only two starts in Brisbane last season. Hasn't raced for more than 10 months but won her latest trial and looks talented. KEAYANG KURKI (9) bettered some smart male trotters for a resuming win at Geelong and beat GATESYS GEM for a G1 win in the Vicbred final last season so looks to offer some value. TRACY THE JET (11) draws wide but has come back in fine order, winning both starts since a spell. She could be ready for this level. ALDEBARAN SUE (5) takes a quick step up in class but won well on debut so include.

Driver: Luke McCarthy
Stats
Comments
Carried through her consistent form from last preparation when first-up last start. Returned to racing with a good run despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m at Geelong was 2nd-4.32 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Jilliby Ballerini (1:59.20) in NR 60 to 69 on May 2 at $1.80. Won last start in her previous preparation at Bendigo over 1609m 2yo No NR F. Ready to make some headway. Fitter and from the inside draw looks hard to stop.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/6 | 02/05/2025 | 156 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | G A Hunter | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 11.4L | $1.80 |
1/4 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | G A Hunter | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
2/4 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | G A Hunter | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
1/7 | 27/11/2024 | 11 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Bendigo | 1609m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $1.25 |
2/12 | 16/11/2024 | 20 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $1.28 |
2/12 | 27/10/2024 | 8 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:01.6 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $2.90 |
1/10 | 19/10/2024 | 23 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $1.50 |
1/7 | 26/09/2024 | 12 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | G A Hunter | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $1.35 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently with minor placings at her last two starts at this course. Placed last start 2nd (Fr5) over 2300m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was leading 3.6m on the pegs beaten 1.2 m by Oria (2:56.40) in 3yo No NR on April 29 at $2.90. Before that surrendered the lead and finished 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track was leading by 0.81 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Bertinelli (1:59.80) in 3yo No NR F on April 15 at $1.55. Consider for exotics.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 29/04/2025 | 14 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 2:03.4 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $2.90 |
3/6 | 15/04/2025 | 115 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:59.8 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $1.55 |
2/4 | 09/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 22.9L | $0.00 | |
2/8 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 | |
5/7 | 21/12/2024 | 8 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:01.6 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $2.20 |
1/8 | 13/12/2024 | - | No NR | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |

Driver: Glen Craven
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 6th (Sr2) over 1609m at Geelong, beaten 40 m by Desert Assassin (1:58.20) in NR 48 to 55 on May 2 at $4.20. Showed ability the outing before when she won by 2.75 m after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Melton (2:47.80) beating Mystery Fred in 3yo No NR on April 12 at $8.50. First four player.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/11 | 02/05/2025 | 20 | NR 48 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 40.2L | $4.20 |
1/10 | 12/04/2025 | 17 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $8.50 |
2/8 | 26/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:59.6 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $1.85 |
2/10 | 19/03/2025 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:03.0 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.00 |
1/5 | 05/03/2025 | 19 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:03.4 | 1 |
| 54.1L | $1.70 |
8/8 | 14/02/2025 | - | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:04.5 | 5 |
| 99.6L | $4.60 |
1/5 | 28/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |||
3/5 | 21/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Has won at her last two outings. Last start won by 8 m as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at Shepparton (2:46.30) beating Kimberleys Tree in NR 50 to 55 on May 4 at $1.95 at the bell was leading 1.32. Hard to leave out on current form. Hard to knock winning form.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 04/05/2025 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | David Moran | 2:02.2 | 6 |
| 8.4L | $1.95 |
1/11 | 22/04/2025 | 10 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | David Moran | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $1.40 |
7/10 | 12/04/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:00.6 | 6 |
| 51.4L | $6.00 |
3/8 | 02/04/2025 | 22 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | David Moran | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $2.25 |
9/10 | 11/03/2025 | 178 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | David Moran | 1:58.5 | 7 |
| 95.7L | $2.30 |
2/6 | 05/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | David Moran | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
2/11 | 14/09/2024 | 10 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $10.00 |
2/6 | 29/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | D Moran | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Rattray
Stats
Comments
Was on debut by 15 m (Fr1) at Shepparton (2:09.80) beating Muscle Memory in MAIDEN on May 4 at $2.80 at the bell was leading 9.25. Has upside so keep safe.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/12 | 04/05/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:03.6 | 1 |
| 15.7L | $2.80 |
2/2 | 20/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | K P Cotchin | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
3/6 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Zara Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 3rd (Fr6) over 2300m at this track was 5th-13.9m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Oria (2:56.40) in 3yo No NR on April 29 at $2.90. Two runs back won by a nose (Fr3) at this track (1:59.80) beating Jackies Gift in 3yo No NR F on April 15 at $5 at the bell was 4th-6.04. Facing a tougher assignment.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 29/04/2025 | 14 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 2:03.4 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $2.90 |
1/6 | 15/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
4/8 | 08/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 54 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 23.2L | $18.00 |
2/6 | 01/04/2025 | 21 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 2:02.5 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $17.00 |
4/10 | 11/03/2025 | 325 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Keali Hepworth | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 7.9L | $16.00 |
1/10 | 26/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | |
3/10 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Keali Hepworth | 0 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 | |
6/11 | 20/04/2024 | 10 | $75,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | B P Fitzpatrick | 2:04.4 | 5 |
| 26.3L | $16.00 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
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Comments
Resuming after 11 months off the scene. Finished off last campaign recording a big 12 m win as favourite (10m Fr1) at Albion Park (2:47.30) beating Monterey Lass in 2yo No NR on June 25 at $1.55. Previous preparation first-up posted a big 35 m win as favourite (FT Fr4) at Albion Park (2:46.20) beating Monterey Lass in 2yo No NR on June 11 at $1.80. Has joined a leading yard and could measure right up.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/3 | 22/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Lisa Miles | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
4/7 | 06/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | A F J Sanderson | 0 |
| 120.4L | $0.00 | |
1/6 | 25/06/2024 | 14 | No NR | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | P J McMullen | 2:05.3 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $1.55 |
1/4 | 11/06/2024 | - | No NR | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | P J McMullen | 2:05.1 | 4 |
| 34.3L | $1.80 |

Driver: Grant Forrest
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 2300m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-7.2m on the pegs beaten 12 m by Oria (2:56.40) in 3yo No NR on April 29 at $2.50. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 2nd-0.81 beaten a nose by Bertinelli (1:59.80) in 3yo No NR F on April 15 at $8.50. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 29/04/2025 | 14 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Grant Forrest | 2:03.4 | 2 |
| 12.9L | $2.50 |
2/6 | 15/04/2025 | 18 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | G A Forrest | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |
2/4 | 28/03/2025 | 17 | No NR | $14,990.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | G A Forrest | 2:02.4 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $14.00 |
3/4 | 20/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | G A Forrest | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | |
8/10 | 11/03/2025 | 108 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | G A Forrest | 1:58.5 | 9 |
| 88.6L | $19.00 |
5/5 | 06/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | G A Forrest | 0 |
| 111L | $0.00 | |
3/8 | 23/11/2024 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 14.6L | $11.00 |
3/12 | 16/11/2024 | 18 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 20.2L | $81.00 |

Driver: Jason Lee
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old filly who is racing well. Solid first up, won by 2.75 m when quickly away, (Fr5) at Geelong (2:02.30) beating Enchauffour in 3yo 0-2 WINS on May 2 at $4.20 at the bell was leading 3.82. Needs to overcome the tricky draw. Strong win first up and could go on with it.
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 | 02/05/2025 | 167 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:02.3 | 5 |
| 2.7L | $4.20 |
6/6 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Antti Ruokonen | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
4/4 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Antti Ruokonen | 0 |
| 50L | $0.00 | ||
9/12 | 16/11/2024 | 20 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 60.0L | $9.00 |
12/12 | 27/10/2024 | 8 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:01.6 | 6 |
| 519.3L | $12.00 |
3/10 | 19/10/2024 | 35 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $9.00 |
1/11 | 14/09/2024 | 10 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:59.7 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $41.00 |
5/11 | 04/09/2024 | 21 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | J P Lee | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 20.5L | $9.00 |

Driver: Blake Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.2 m after showing early speed, (Fr3) at this track (2:56.40) beating Zipping Volstead in 3yo No NR on April 29 at $4.20 at the bell was 2nd-3.6m on the pegs. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 3rd (Fr3) over 2300m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 2nd-4m on the pegs beaten 6 m by Lotus Louise (2:55.00) in 3yo No NR on April 1 at $7. Will find this a lot tougher.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 29/04/2025 | 28 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 2:03.4 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $4.20 |
5/6 | 26/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 91.4L | $0.00 | |
2/2 | 12/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 126.9L | $0.00 | |
3/6 | 01/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 2:02.5 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $7.00 |
6/10 | 25/03/2025 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 24.1L | $9.00 |
2/10 | 11/03/2025 | 178 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $9.50 |
9/11 | 14/09/2024 | 10 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 22.3L | $51.00 |
2/12 | 04/09/2024 | 67 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 2:06.4 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |

Driver: Grant Dixon
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old filly is racing in fine form. Won her last two outings at Melton and Maryborough. Last start won by 2.5 m as favourite (Fr6) at Melton (2:06.50) beating Jack Sprat in 0-2 WINS on April 11 at $1.75. Draws wide but in winning form so is one of the primary contenders.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/4 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Craig Demmler | 0 |
| 25.3L | $0.00 | |
1/12 | 11/04/2025 | 9 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $1.75 |
1/9 | 02/04/2025 | 102 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $1.95 |
1/5 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
4/7 | 21/12/2024 | 8 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | C T Demmler | 2:01.6 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
4/8 | 13/12/2024 | 16 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | C T Demmler | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 15.4L | $19.00 |
5/7 | 27/11/2024 | 11 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Bendigo | 1609m | Neutral | C T Demmler | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 15.0L | $61.00 |
10/12 | 16/11/2024 | - | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | C T Demmler | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 130.4L | $61.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten after breaking at Cranbourne on May 4. Two runs back won by a head when quickly away, (Fr5) held up early, at Melton (2:10.00) beating Myheartbeatstrue in 2yo No NR F on December 21 at $2.30. Had good form last time in so could feature with manners.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/12 | 04/05/2025 | 134 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 25.7L | $3.70 |
1/7 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 27.3L | $0.00 | |
4/4 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 59.6L | $0.00 | |
1/7 | 21/12/2024 | 8 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:01.6 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $2.30 |
2/8 | 13/12/2024 | 9 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Kate Gath | 1:57.8 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $1.45 |
1/7 | 04/12/2024 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 22.8L | $2.00 |
4/7 | 27/11/2024 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Bendigo | 1609m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $19.00 |
2/8 | 20/11/2024 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.70 |