Menangle Race 8 - Slingsby Holdings Macarthur Mile (Group 1)
Brilliant mare KEAYANG ZAHARA (4) stretched her unbeaten run to 15 with a resuming win at Melton last week. The margin wasn't huge but it was her first outing since ending last year's NZ raid with a massive NZ Derby win in December so the hitout will have improved her. Won the NSW Oaks and Derby double in her only two visits to this circuit. Hard to tip against her. IM READY JET (7) gave KEAYANG ZAHARA a scare last week, leading and fighting well to finish a head behind her. A wider draw won't make it easy to turn the tables but she won this race last year so must rate highly. SUSAN IS HER NAME (2) has been dominant in winning her three starts at Melton since a spell. Takes on a stronger bunch tonight but draws well and is two from two at the distance. GOLDEN SUNSET (1) faces the top mares tonight but draws the inside and it's hard to knock her Brisbane form where she has won seven of her last eight starts. ALDEBARAN ACRUX (3) draws well and is an exotic hope off a Melton win two back.

Driver: Nathan Dawson
Stats
Comments
Registered wins at her last three starts. Last start won by 1.75 m as favourite when driven back in the field, after showing early speed, (Fr5) held up early, at Albion Park (2:35.60) beating Zealous Spur in No NR on May 3 at $1.70. Hard to leave out on current form. Taking on some big guns but her form is hard to knock and she draws the inside.
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 | 14 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $1.70 |
1/10 | 19/04/2025 | 14 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Fast | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.7 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $2.25 |
1/9 | 05/04/2025 | 14 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $2.10 |
2/13 | 22/03/2025 | 21 | No NR | $27,190.00 | Albion Park | 3157m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 2:01.5 | 0 |
| 1.2L | $4.60 |
1/5 | 18/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 | |
1/5 | 01/03/2025 | 14 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:59.7 | 0 |
| 7.1L | $1.35 |
1/9 | 15/02/2025 | 4 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:58.3 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $3.20 |
1/4 | 13/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
In good form. Posted a big 12 m win as favourite (Sr1) at Melton (2:44.70) beating Aldebaran Miley in NR 70 to 85 on May 3 at $1.06 at the bell was leading 4.76. Two runs back won by 17 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Melton (2:42.40) beating Bitta Irish Luck in NR 60 to 69 on April 12 at $1.05. Flying having won all three starts this time in so rates as a danger.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 03/05/2025 | 21 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 12.7L | $1.06 |
1/9 | 12/04/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 17.6L | $1.05 |
1/11 | 29/03/2025 | 196 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 12.9L | $1.28 |
1/2 | 25/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Good | Allan McDonough | 0 |
| 250L | $0.00 | |
3/12 | 14/09/2024 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | M R Pitt | 1:57.4 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $1.85 |
1/10 | 06/09/2024 | 51 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | M R Pitt | 1:58.9 | 7 |
| 7.4L | $1.80 |
1/9 | 17/07/2024 | 305 | NR up to 55 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | M R Pitt | 2:00.7 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $1.20 |
1/6 | 01/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | M R Pitt | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Svanosio
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Keayang Zahara, who she meets again; when 65 metres sixth at Melton over 1720m in a No NR race on May 3. This looks a far sterner task.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/6 | 03/05/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 64.6L | $26.00 |
1/11 | 19/04/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $3.30 |
5/10 | 05/04/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 14.2L | $7.00 |
2/12 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $23.00 |
6/10 | 15/03/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $23.00 |
2/8 | 01/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $2.40 |
3/5 | 27/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | C D Svanosio | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | ||
3/4 | 16/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | C D Svanosio | 0 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glen Craven
Stats
Comments
Maintained her unbeaten record when first-up last start. Returned to racing with a win by a head as favourite (Fr3) at Melton (2:03.10) beating Im Ready Jet in No NR on May 3 at $1.20 at the bell was 2nd-3.77 Won last start in her previous preparation at Addington over 2600m 3yo. Superstar mare who will be fitter so can make it 16 from 16.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 03/05/2025 | 148 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $1.20 |
1/5 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
3/4 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 | ||
1/12 | 06/12/2024 | 7 | $181,820.00 | Addington | 2600m | Fast | J P Lee | 2:01.9 | 4 |
| 21.9L | $1.04 | |
1/11 | 29/11/2024 | 14 | $125,050.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | J P Lee | 2:02.2 | 7 |
| 11.9L | $1.04 | |
1/10 | 15/11/2024 | 19 | $454,550.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | J P Lee | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 21.6L | $1.30 | |
1/12 | 27/10/2024 | 7 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Maryborough | 2690m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $1.12 |
1/8 | 20/10/2024 | 8 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Maryborough | 2690m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $1.05 |

Driver: Zara Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
In good form last start. Won by 3 m when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (1:56.40) beating We Can Have It All in NR up to 62 on April 29 at $8.50 at the bell was 2nd-4.6m on the pegs. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr5) over 2300m after showing early pace at this track beaten 40 m by G O A T (2:50.50) in 4yo No NR on April 5 at $7. Facing a much 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 29/04/2025 | 24 | NR up to 62 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $8.50 |
6/7 | 05/04/2025 | 8 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:59.3 | 5 |
| 41.5L | $7.00 |
4/9 | 28/03/2025 | 10 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $19.00 |
11/14 | 18/03/2025 | 14 | No NR | $9,800.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 2:01.7 | 0 |
| 67.5L | $15.00 |
6/8 | 04/03/2025 | 108 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 18.6L | $7.50 |
3/7 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 28.4L | $0.00 | |
9/13 | 16/11/2024 | 18 | No NR | $70,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:59.3 | 6 |
| 33.0L | $7.00 |
1/3 | 11/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | G J Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gavin Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (FT Fr3) over 2300m at this track beaten 9 m by Hanover Da Moon (2:52.20) in No NR on April 26 at $4.20. Two runs back 2nd (Sr1) over 1720m at Melton was 4th-6.99 at the bell, beaten 3 m by Keayang Lavita (2:05.50) in NR 60 to 69 on April 19 at $6.50. Hard to enthuse.
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 | 26/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $4.20 |
2/9 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $6.50 |
4/9 | 12/04/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 31.3L | $31.00 |
2/11 | 29/03/2025 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $11.00 |
2/7 | 21/03/2025 | 6 | NR 54 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 2:00.0 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
8/11 | 15/03/2025 | 120 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 15.2L | $9.00 |
2/5 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
3/8 | 26/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | A E Tubbs | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Big effort last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early pace at Melton, at the bell was leading 3.77 beaten a head by Keayang Zahara (2:03.10) in No NR on May 3 at $4.60. Draws wider but pushed the favourite last start and won this race last year so respect.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/6 | 03/05/2025 | 29 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $4.60 |
8/8 | 04/04/2025 | 13 | $545,450.00 | Cambridge Raceway | 2200m | E | K M Gath | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 207.1L | $32.60 | |
1/12 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:59.5 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $1.40 |
1/10 | 15/03/2025 | 119 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
2/3 | 04/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 | |
8/12 | 16/11/2024 | 14 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 25.3L | $15.00 |
5/7 | 02/11/2024 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 13.4L | $2.60 |
2/7 | 20/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr6) over 2300m at this track, at the bell was 6th-10.54 beaten 10 m by London To A Brick (2:50.30) in No NR on May 3 at $18. Two runs back 2nd (10m Fr1) over 2300m at this track beaten 1.2 m by Hanover Da Moon (2:52.20) in No NR on April 26 at $21. Not keen on her chances in this line-up.
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 | 03/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:59.1 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $18.00 |
2/10 | 26/04/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 2:00.0 | 0 |
| 1.2L | $21.00 |
7/7 | 12/04/2025 | 49 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $5.50 |
2/5 | 02/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
9/9 | 22/02/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:53.5 | 6 |
| 86.3L | $14.00 |
4/9 | 15/02/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:58.3 | 0 |
| 51.5L | $10.00 |
2/8 | 01/02/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:54.1 | 6 |
| 6.9L | $4.40 |
3/3 | 29/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | C T Demmler | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr10) over 2300m at this track well beaten by London To A Brick (2:50.30) in No NR on May 3 at $17. Two runs back posted a big 8 m win as favourite (20m Fr2) at Port Pirie (3:13.90) beating All The Trix in LR NR 56 or better on April 12 at $5.50. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/10 | 03/05/2025 | 21 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:59.1 | 10 |
| 146.6L | $17.00 |
1/12 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | NR 56 or better | $20,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2530m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 2:02.8 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $5.50 |
7/11 | 05/04/2025 | 5 | NR 56 or better | $20,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 2:03.6 | 0 |
| 13.2L | $3.70 |
1/9 | 31/03/2025 | 7 | NR 56 or better | $12,000.00 | Kapunda | 2610m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 2:02.9 | 0 |
| 1.7L | $3.90 |
11/12 | 24/03/2025 | 85 | NR 56 or better | $11,000.00 | Gawler | 2550m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 2:00.5 | 0 |
| 86.4L | $4.60 |
3/6 | 29/12/2024 | 10 | NR 58 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | D M Roberts | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 5.7L | $6.00 |
3/3 | 21/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | G Conroy | 0 |
| 55L | $0.00 | ||
5/6 | 25/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | K M Gath | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |