Menangle Race 2 - Bestinbeds.com.au Pace
It's been 17 months since we last saw RIPP (4) at the races but he is a talented gelding and will be ready to go off three nice trials. He is a two-time fresh winner and owns a decent strike rate at the circuit and distance so could make a winning return. JORDY (2) hasn't raced for three-and-a-half months but his form last campaign was quite consistent. Yet to fire when fresh but his recent trial had merit. RAVISHING SLOY (6) was beaten only 1.3m from this draw last week and came from a wider barrier when he scored at this venue last month. TERRY (9) draws out but didn't miss by much when off a similar barrier last week. FIRE FOX (10) has been struggling to find his best of late but he is good enough with his A-game.

Driver: Taylah Osmond
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Didn't do much last start, was well back in the run when 7th (Fr4) over 2300m at this track was 9th-17.35 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Major Hot (2:44.40) in 4-020yo+ o+ 0W/200K stake on May 24 at $101. Before that was well back in the run when 9th (Fr10) over 2300m at this track beaten 35 m by Franco Tyson (2:42.10) in NR up to 80 on May 17 at $101. Not enthused.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 24/05/2025 | 7 | o+ 0W/200K stake | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Taylah Osmond | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $101.00 |
9/10 | 17/05/2025 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.4 | 10 |
| 32.7L | $101.00 |
9/10 | 09/05/2025 | 10 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:53.1 | 6 |
| 13.4L | $41.00 |
8/9 | 29/04/2025 | 633 | 3 0K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:53.6 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $5.00 |
3/7 | 16/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 10.4L | $0.00 | |
5/6 | 09/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 20.3L | $0.00 | |
3/10 | 05/08/2023 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Taylah Osmond | 1:52.9 | 9 |
| 8.2L | $8.00 |
3/10 | 29/07/2023 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Taylah Osmond | 1:51.3 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $23.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
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Resuming after a spell of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into sixth behind Compete at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 80 on February 22 at $9. Draws to make an impact.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/3 | 21/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
6/10 | 22/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:50.5 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $9.00 |
6/10 | 15/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.2 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $5.00 |
4/10 | 08/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.8 | 7 |
| 11.1L | $10.00 |
4/10 | 01/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $6.00 |
3/10 | 25/01/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.3 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $2.80 |
2/9 | 18/01/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.5 | 8 |
| 6.4L | $4.20 |
2/7 | 02/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jim Douglass
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Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track was leading by 0.29 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Roclea Image (1:52.30) in 4 0K/5 Starts on May 27 at $5.50. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th-14.56 beaten 2.25 m by Unfazed (1:51.60) in 3 0K/5 Starts on May 13 at $7. Prefer others.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 27/05/2025 | 14 | 4 0K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:52.3 | 4 |
| 19.4L | $5.50 |
3/8 | 13/05/2025 | 10 | 3 0K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:51.6 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $7.00 |
6/9 | 03/05/2025 | 4 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:50.9 | 6 |
| 10.7L | $6.00 |
3/9 | 29/04/2025 | 17 | 3 0K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:53.6 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $3.40 |
4/9 | 12/04/2025 | 15 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:51.1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $17.00 |
5/10 | 28/03/2025 | 6 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:50.9 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $8.50 |
9/9 | 22/03/2025 | 8 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:50.8 | 3 |
| 8.4L | $16.00 |
6/9 | 05/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jim Douglass | 0 |
| 21.6L | $0.00 | |
3/6 | 24/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | D M Hewitt | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bernie Hewitt
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First up. At the last run he 10th (Sr4) over 2790m at Bathurst, beaten 40 m by Cya Art (3:22.10) in No NR on December 26 2023 at $51. Has had a long time off but is talented and has been trialling well.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/4 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Good | Bernie Hewitt | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | |
1/3 | 12/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Bernie Hewitt | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
10/12 | 26/12/2023 | 11 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Bathurst | 2790m | Neutral | D P Hewitt | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 38.9L | $51.00 |
10/10 | 15/12/2023 | 13 | No NR | $15,300.00 | Dubbo | 2525m | Neutral | D P Hewitt | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 28.4L | $1.75 |
9/9 | 02/12/2023 | 7 | NR up to 105 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | D P Hewitt | 1:49.9 | 7 |
| 28.3L | $16.60 |
5/10 | 25/11/2023 | 13 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | D P Hewitt | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $51.00 |
6/10 | 12/11/2023 | 8 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Cowra | 2520m | Neutral | D P Hewitt | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 41.9L | $8.50 |
6/9 | 04/11/2023 | 14 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | D P Hewitt | 1:50.2 | 9 |
| 14.6L | $51.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
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First up. At the last run he 8th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-9m on the pegs beaten 11 m by I Break The Line (1:52.00) in NR up to 95 on November 2 at $3.50. Follow any market moves.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/3 | 21/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 | |
8/8 | 07/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 14.1L | $0.00 | |
8/8 | 02/11/2024 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.0 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $3.50 |
10/10 | 19/10/2024 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:50.9 | 2 |
| 22.1L | $5.50 |
2/9 | 12/10/2024 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.2 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $10.00 |
5/10 | 05/10/2024 | 43 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $5.00 |
9/16 | 23/08/2024 | 298 | $38,910.00 | Addington | 2600m | Fast | Blair Orange | 2:00.1 | 11 |
| 16.7L | $9.70 | |
4/8 | 30/10/2023 | 31 | $46,730.00 | Kaikoura | 2400m | Neutral | B N Orange | 2:00.0 | 0 |
| 22.4L | $2.10 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
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Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 5th (Fr6) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was leading 1.72 beaten 1.3 m by Miki Pins (1:52.00) in NR up to 95 on May 24 at $4.80. The start before 6th (Fr2) over 2300m at this track beaten 9 m by Nyack (2:42.70) in No NR on May 17 at $26. Leading contender in this more suitable assignment.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 24/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.0 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $4.80 |
6/10 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $26.00 |
6/10 | 10/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:50.4 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $16.00 |
10/10 | 03/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.2 | 6 |
| 24.4L | $8.00 |
1/9 | 26/04/2025 | 13 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.6 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $1.45 |
3/9 | 13/04/2025 | 1 | No NR | $35,700.00 | Goulburn | 2240m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:54.1 | 6 |
| 10.4L | $19.00 |
3/5 | 29/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
1/8 | 11/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Brown | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke McCarthy
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Surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr8) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track was 3rd-4.3 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Roclea Image (1:52.30) in 4 0K/5 Starts on May 27 at $2.80. Before that surrendered the lead and finished 10th (Fr10) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track beaten 65 m by Chevron Art (1:49.60) in NR up to 95 on May 3 at $71. Looking to others.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 27/05/2025 | 24 | 4 0K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:52.3 | 8 |
| 4.4L | $2.80 |
3/4 | 17/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 15.4L | $0.00 | ||
10/10 | 03/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:49.6 | 10 |
| 63.5L | $71.00 |
10/12 | 19/04/2025 | 4 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:53.5 | 4 |
| 30.7L | $41.00 |
6/10 | 15/04/2025 | 10 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | Peter McRae | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $34.00 |
9/10 | 05/04/2025 | 14 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:52.5 | 10 |
| 25.7L | $71.00 |
3/9 | 22/03/2025 | 8 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:49.3 | 8 |
| 12.4L | $31.00 |
1/10 | 14/03/2025 | 20 | NR up to 100 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:49.2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $26.00 |
2/7 | 20/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | R J Alchin | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
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Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 6th-12.64 beaten a neck by Miki Pins (1:52.00) in NR up to 95 on May 24 at $5.50. Before that, 9th (Fr3) over 2300m at this track beaten 12 m by Nyack (2:42.70) in No NR on May 17 at $34. Rates highly. Go well.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 24/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:52.0 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
9/10 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $34.00 |
5/10 | 10/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:50.4 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $10.00 |
9/10 | 03/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:53.2 | 7 |
| 20.1L | $6.00 |
1/9 | 26/04/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:51.0 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $15.00 |
5/8 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.0 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $8.50 |
4/4 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Darren Binskin | 0 |
| 13.9L | $0.00 | |
1/5 | 22/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Georgia Haywood | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
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Last start surrendered the lead and finished 8th (Fr8) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track was 2nd-5.19 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Kanena Provlima (1:51.70) in 3 0K/5 Starts on May 6 at $1.60. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr5) over 2300m at this track beaten 55 m by Max Delight (2:40.80) in No NR on April 5 at $26. One of the leading players on his best form.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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8/9 | 06/05/2025 | 31 | 3 0K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:51.7 | 8 |
| 15.1L | $1.60 |
10/10 | 05/04/2025 | 8 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:52.5 | 5 |
| 54.5L | $26.00 |
3/9 | 28/03/2025 | 6 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:50.8 | 6 |
| 3.7L | $6.00 |
2/10 | 22/03/2025 | 18 | 5 0K/5 Starts | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:50.2 | 10 |
| 2.6L | $6.50 |
4/6 | 04/03/2025 | 11 | 3 0K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.3 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $3.10 |
8/8 | 21/02/2025 | 146 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:49.0 | 4 |
| 32.8L | $61.00 |
1/8 | 12/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 | |
3/7 | 22/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | S M Grima | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
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Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 9th-18.1 beaten 3.5 m by Miki Pins (1:52.00) in NR up to 95 on May 24 at $9.50. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr10) over 2300m at this track beaten 16 m by Nyack (2:42.70) in No NR on May 17 at $51. Among the chances on best form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9 | 24/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:52.0 | 9 |
| 3.4L | $9.50 |
10/10 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:53.8 | 10 |
| 16.8L | $51.00 |
10/10 | 10/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:50.4 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $6.00 |
2/10 | 03/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.2 | 9 |
| 8.1L | $10.00 |
2/9 | 26/04/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:51.0 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $16.00 |
2/8 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:51.0 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $7.00 |
7/7 | 22/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | R P Morris | 0 |
| 10.2L | $0.00 | |
2/8 | 23/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | R P Morris | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |