Menangle Race 5 - Bestinbeds.com.au Jd Watts Ffa (Listed Classic)
KINGMAKER (7) is in terrific form, finishing runner-up in his first two starts after a spell before beating some smart rivals to win by close to 5m over this distance here last week. Gets the same draw again and will be at his peak so is a big chance to go back-to-back. MAX DELIGHT (5) produced his usual brave performance when he drew deep and raced wide but kept giving for third to Kingmaker last week, adding to a string of wins and placings. Evergreen pacer who draws lower so gets the chance to turn the tables. NYACK (9) beat Kingmaker to score by 3.6m from a similar barrier here last start. He is building a strong record at this distance so could do it again. NO HEART THROB (3) added to a string of top-two finishes when leading from wider to score last week. This is stronger but he draws to be competitive. JAY OK (1) has been solid from wider barriers of late so is worth including.

Driver: Gavin Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr8) over 2300m at this track beaten 5.5 m by Nyack (2:42.70) in No NR on May 17 at $34. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 3rd (Fr10) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Im The Falcon (1:50.40) in No NR on May 10 at $51. Worth including from this draw.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:53.8 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $34.00 |
3/10 | 10/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:50.4 | 10 |
| 6.1L | $51.00 |
5/10 | 03/05/2025 | 21 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:53.2 | 8 |
| 14.1L | $18.00 |
1/8 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:51.0 | 7 |
| 1.1L | $17.00 |
3/10 | 05/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:52.5 | 6 |
| 15.6L | $71.00 |
1/10 | 29/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,990.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
2/7 | 05/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Sean Grayling | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
3/4 | 22/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track was 8th-15.64 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Kingmaker (1:50.10) in No NR on May 24 at $51. Two runs back won by 2.25 m when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at this track (1:51.20) beating Double Act in No NR on May 17 at $4.80. Finds a few better. 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 24/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:50.1 | 8 |
| 7.6L | $51.00 |
1/8 | 17/05/2025 | 4 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.2 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $4.80 |
5/8 | 13/05/2025 | 7 | 3 0K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:51.6 | 8 |
| 3.7L | $1.70 |
1/9 | 06/05/2025 | 10 | 3 0K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:51.7 | 9 |
| 2.7L | $6.00 |
6/9 | 26/04/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:51.0 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $34.00 |
6/8 | 12/04/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:51.0 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $14.00 |
4/7 | 22/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J P Gallagher | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 | |
5/5 | 27/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J T Hewitt | 0 |
| 19.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Going well. Last start won by 1.2 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr6) at this track (1:51.10) beating Franco Tyson in NR up to 95 on May 24 at $2.80 at the bell was leading 3.04. Up in grade but draws to be competitive again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 24/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:51.1 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $2.80 |
2/9 | 10/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:50.4 | 9 |
| 13.7L | $12.00 |
2/10 | 03/05/2025 | 21 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:49.6 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.60 |
1/9 | 12/04/2025 | 21 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:51.1 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $1.50 |
2/10 | 22/03/2025 | 8 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:49.2 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
2/10 | 14/03/2025 | 13 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:49.9 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.50 |
2/10 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
8/8 | 12/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 100.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jett Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr7) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track beaten 12 m by Eye Keep Smiling (1:49.30) in G1 No NR M on May 10 at $21. Two runs back 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track was 3rd-3.79 at the bell, beaten 1.75 m by Pandaia (1:50.50) in G3 No NR M on April 26 at $4.60. Prefer others.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 10/05/2025 | 14 | No NR | $200,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:49.3 | 7 |
| 12.9L | $21.00 |
3/10 | 26/04/2025 | 21 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:50.5 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $4.60 |
1/9 | 05/04/2025 | 8 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:50.5 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $1.50 |
2/7 | 28/03/2025 | 6 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:50.3 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $5.00 |
4/9 | 22/03/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:49.3 | 4 |
| 20.0L | $10.00 |
4/9 | 08/03/2025 | 21 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:50.8 | 9 |
| 3.6L | $7.50 |
2/5 | 25/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 4.6L | $0.00 | |
1/6 | 18/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 6.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Nyack at this track over 2300m in a No NR on May 17 at $1.65. Then a big effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third after racing wide behind Kingmaker at this track over 1609m in a No NR on May 24 at $4. Expect him to 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 24/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:50.1 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $4.00 |
3/10 | 17/05/2025 | 14 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $1.65 |
1/10 | 03/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.2 | 10 |
| 8.1L | $1.90 |
3/9 | 26/04/2025 | 21 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:51.0 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $1.35 |
1/10 | 05/04/2025 | 28 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:52.5 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
1/5 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 6.6L | $0.00 | |
5/8 | 08/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $1,000,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:48.4 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $41.00 |
2/3 | 15/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | D Aiken | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bailey McDonough
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track was 10th-19.73 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Kingmaker (1:50.10) in No NR on May 24 at $26. Two runs back 3rd (Fr4) over 2300m at this track was 4th-8.96 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Max Delight (2:41.80) in No NR on May 3 at $9. Hard to enthuse.
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 | 24/05/2025 | 21 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:50.1 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $26.00 |
3/10 | 03/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $9.00 |
9/9 | 26/04/2025 | 29 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:51.0 | 6 |
| 12.4L | $7.00 |
2/9 | 28/03/2025 | 6 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:50.8 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $10.00 |
1/10 | 22/03/2025 | 8 | 5 0K/5 Starts | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:50.2 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $1.95 |
2/9 | 14/03/2025 | 6 | NR up to 100 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:50.1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
2/8 | 15/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 | |
2/6 | 25/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Angus Garrard | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke McCarthy
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won by 5 m when quickly away, (Fr7) at this track (1:50.10) beating Chevron Art in No NR on May 24 at $3.60 at the bell was 3rd-5.85. Can win 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 | 24/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:50.1 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $3.60 |
2/10 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:53.8 | 9 |
| 3.6L | $23.00 |
2/10 | 10/05/2025 | 63 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:50.4 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
4/10 | 08/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:53.4 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $3.50 |
1/10 | 01/03/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:50.3 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $7.50 |
7/10 | 15/02/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:48.8 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $21.00 |
1/6 | 11/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | N M Dawson | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 | |
1/6 | 03/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | R C Thurlow | 0 |
| 9.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
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. Two runs back 9th (Fr3) over 2300m at this track beaten 12 m by Nyack (2:42.70) in No NR on May 17 at $34. This looks far too tough.
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: James Rattray
Stats
Comments
Last start won a big 3.5 m win when driven back in the field, (Fr7) held up early, at this track (2:42.70) beating Kingmaker in No NR on May 17 at $10. Has winning claims again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 17/05/2025 | 28 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | James Rattray | 1:53.8 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $10.00 |
6/8 | 07/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | James Rattray | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
12/12 | 19/04/2025 | 4 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | James Rattray | 1:53.5 | 6 |
| 325.7L | $2.60 |
1/10 | 15/04/2025 | 38 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | James Rattray | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $4.40 |
10/10 | 08/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | James Rattray | 1:52.9 | 8 |
| 30.5L | $6.50 |
9/10 | 01/03/2025 | 28 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | James Rattray | 1:48.6 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $17.00 |
2/4 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | James Rattray | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
1/10 | 01/02/2025 | 14 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | James Rattray | 1:49.8 | 5 |
| 8.6L | $2.20 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; surrendered the lead and finished 7th (Fr4) over 2300m after showing early pace at this track beaten 10 m by Nyack (2:42.70) in No NR on May 17 at $4.40. Showed ability the run before when he won by 1.3 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at this track (1:50.40) beating Kingmaker in No NR on May 10 at $2.70. Best form puts him in the mix.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.8 | 4 |
| 10.9L | $4.40 |
1/10 | 10/05/2025 | 28 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:50.4 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
3/8 | 12/04/2025 | 21 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:51.0 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $1.35 |
2/9 | 22/03/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:49.3 | 6 |
| 4.7L | $8.00 |
9/10 | 08/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.9 | 4 |
| 18.5L | $10.00 |
5/10 | 01/03/2025 | 14 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:48.8 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $31.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track was 6th-11.55 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Kingmaker (1:50.10) in No NR on May 24 at $8. Two runs back 4th (Fr5) over 2300m at this track, beaten 5.5 m by Nyack (2:42.70) in No NR on May 17 at $10. First four hope.
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 | 24/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:50.1 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $8.00 |
4/10 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:53.8 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $10.00 |
4/10 | 10/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:50.4 | 9 |
| 6.7L | $7.50 |
1/10 | 03/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:49.6 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $4.40 |
2/9 | 26/04/2025 | 13 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:54.5 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $4.20 |
2/9 | 13/04/2025 | 8 | No NR | $35,700.00 | Goulburn | 2240m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 8.7L | $8.50 |
2/6 | 29/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 4.9L | $0.00 | |
7/8 | 15/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 |