Menangle Race 6 - John Gibson Memorial Nsw Oaks (Group 1)
SOHO AMERICANO (3) has been terrific this time in with six wins and three placings from nine starts. Overcame a wide barrier to return to winning form in last week's heat and led from a similar draw to this to win the Raith Memorial here earlier in the preparation. This race should pan out well for her so goes on top. IVSEENHEAVENSLIGHT (8) couldn't see it out after leading in her heat but she only went under by 1.2m. Won three in a row prior including last season's G1 Vicbred final so she is classy and will be at peak fitness. GUNNA RELOAD (2) and SUGAR PIE HONEY (5) are honest and reliable fillies coming off placings in the heats last week. Both draw well enough to feature in the finish again while COOL AND CLASSY (6) has placed in all three starts this time so should be hitting her peak now.

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Been racing well and showed plenty of improvement following April 11 run. Just managed to hang on and win won by a head when driven back in the field, (Fr7) held up early, at this track (2:44.90) beating Gunna Reload in 3yo No NR F on May 3 at $41 at the bell was 5th-10.19. This race will be harder than that win. Draws the inside and must be respected off last week's win.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 03/05/2025 | 22 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Grant Dixon | 1:55.4 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $41.00 |
9/12 | 11/04/2025 | 10 | No NR | $125,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 21.5L | $19.00 |
3/6 | 01/04/2025 | 129 | No NR | $9,700.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 13.9L | $34.00 |
1/7 | 18/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 | |
4/8 | 23/11/2024 | 15 | No NR | $125,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Fast | Trista Dixon | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $7.00 |
5/8 | 08/11/2024 | 20 | No NR | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $10.00 |
1/7 | 19/10/2024 | 11 | No NR | $11,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $4.20 |
1/7 | 24/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Luv The Nitelife at this track over 2300m in a 3yo LR No NR F on April 12 at $3.30. Then a handy effort when a close second after a quick start, behind Ruby Rules at this track over 2300m in a 3yo No NR F on May 3 at $5. Draws well so can be in the finish again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 03/05/2025 | 21 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
3/10 | 12/04/2025 | 14 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $3.30 |
1/10 | 29/03/2025 | 5 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $18.00 |
1/8 | 24/03/2025 | 16 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:53.4 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $1.30 |
4/10 | 08/03/2025 | 133 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:51.3 | 9 |
| 8.2L | $10.00 |
2/9 | 26/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
6/10 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 14.6L | $0.00 | |
2/10 | 26/10/2024 | 14 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:52.3 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $2.60 |

Driver: Luke McCarthy
Stats
Comments
In good form. Last start raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 2.25 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr8) at this track (2:44.70) beating Ill Be Gone in 3yo No NR F on May 3 at $2.70 at the bell was 2nd-3.35. A good draw can see her go close again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 03/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:55.3 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $2.70 |
2/10 | 26/04/2025 | 28 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:51.5 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $1.75 |
3/10 | 29/03/2025 | 5 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $1.65 |
1/7 | 24/03/2025 | 16 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:53.7 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $1.03 |
1/10 | 08/03/2025 | 11 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:51.3 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $4.20 |
1/8 | 25/02/2025 | 24 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:51.9 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $1.10 |
2/4 | 20/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | ||
1/4 | 16/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | I Stanley | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4 m third behind Soho Americano at this track over 2300m 3yo No NR F last start. Before that was beaten a head second again at this track in 3yo LR No NR F on April 12. Reliable filly who makes each way appeal.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 03/05/2025 | 21 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:55.3 | 9 |
| 4.2L | $3.50 |
2/10 | 12/04/2025 | 14 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:56.6 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
4/10 | 29/03/2025 | 5 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $2.30 |
1/8 | 24/03/2025 | 10 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:51.6 | 3 |
| 18.7L | $1.35 |
1/7 | 14/03/2025 | 6 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:51.5 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.00 |
3/10 | 08/03/2025 | 112 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:51.3 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
3/9 | 26/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
10/10 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 35.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grant Dixon
Stats
Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 4.5 m finishing second behind Master Charles at Albion Park over 2138m in a NR up to 70 on April 25 at $1.22. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Miss Ari at this track over 2300m in a 3yo No NR F on May 3 at $3.60. Cherry-ripe now and could break through.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 03/05/2025 | 8 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Grant Dixon | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $3.60 |
2/8 | 25/04/2025 | 48 | NR up to 70 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $1.22 |
2/10 | 08/03/2025 | 105 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:51.3 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $1.95 |
3/8 | 25/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 30.1L | $0.00 | |
1/8 | 23/11/2024 | 15 | No NR | $125,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Fast | Grant Dixon | 1:53.7 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $1.12 |
1/8 | 08/11/2024 | 13 | No NR | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:55.0 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $1.30 |
1/7 | 26/10/2024 | 70 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:55.2 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $1.75 |
1/8 | 16/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr10) over 2300m at this track was 8th-16.61 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Soho Americano (2:44.70) in 3yo No NR F on May 3 at $19. Two runs back won by 9 m as favourite (Fr4) at this track (1:53.00) beating Miss Ravishing in NR up to 53 on April 22 at $2.70 at the bell was 6th-11.3m 2WWC. Finds a few better. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 03/05/2025 | 11 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.3 | 10 |
| 4.9L | $19.00 |
1/10 | 22/04/2025 | 24 | NR up to 53 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.0 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $2.70 |
8/10 | 29/03/2025 | 5 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 31.7L | $51.00 |
2/8 | 24/03/2025 | 13 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.8 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.00 |
8/9 | 11/03/2025 | 102 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 16.8L | $4.20 |
6/9 | 26/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 20.9L | $0.00 | |
1/10 | 29/11/2024 | 13 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.9 | 4 |
| 16.9L | $1.30 |
2/4 | 02/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when third at this track on May 3. Proved too good the start prior at Melton on April 11. Talented filly with winning claims.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 03/05/2025 | 22 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jackie Barker | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $1.25 |
1/12 | 11/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $125,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $2.00 |
1/6 | 04/04/2025 | 202 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $1.22 |
4/5 | 02/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Bernadette Page | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
2/5 | 21/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Samantha Hill | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
1/12 | 14/09/2024 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $14.00 |
4/12 | 07/09/2024 | 10 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $5.00 |
4/10 | 28/08/2024 | 130 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $23.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start came from midfield and posted a big 7 m win (Fr5) at this track (2:44.30) beating Beach Diamond in 3yo No NR F on May 3 at $19 at the bell was 4th-6.86. Hard to leave out on current form. Another big run would not surprise.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 03/05/2025 | 15 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Chris Alford | 1:54.9 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $19.00 |
1/9 | 18/04/2025 | 216 | NR 50 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $1.75 |
1/5 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
1/5 | 01/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
9/12 | 14/09/2024 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 32.8L | $12.00 |
4/11 | 07/09/2024 | 10 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 8.6L | $14.00 |
1/10 | 28/08/2024 | 17 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.3 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |
4/8 | 11/08/2024 | - | NR up to 54 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $3.90 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 2.25 m second behind Soho Americano at this track over 2300m 3yo No NR F last start. Before that was beaten 4.5 metres third at Melton over 2240m in 3yo LR No NR F on April 11. Can go well again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 03/05/2025 | 22 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jackie Barker | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $2.80 |
3/12 | 11/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $125,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | R P Duffy | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $6.00 |
2/6 | 04/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:55.1 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $6.50 |
1/8 | 28/03/2025 | 97 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.4 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $1.26 |
2/8 | 21/12/2024 | 8 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $3.10 |
1/6 | 13/12/2024 | 195 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Mark Pitt | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $1.10 |
1/5 | 03/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | ||
4/6 | 23/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R Duffy | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Fair run when beaten by 4.5 m finishing second behind Ivseenheavenslight at Melton over 2240m in a 3yo LR No NR F on April 11 at $3.40. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Miss Ari at this track over 2300m in a 3yo No NR F on May 3 at $2.30. Draws wide but has claims with even luck.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 03/05/2025 | 22 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 7.9L | $2.30 |
2/12 | 11/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $125,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 4.4L | $3.40 |
1/7 | 04/04/2025 | 292 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $1.35 |
2/4 | 02/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Bernadette Page | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
4/5 | 21/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Bernadette Page | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
1/7 | 16/06/2024 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | A T McDonough | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 14.2L | $1.07 |