Menangle Race 1 - Cordina Food Co Pace
OUR LUCIANO (4) resumes from a spell of three months after closing off last campaign in good form, the last run being a solid second of 10 as the hot favourite over 1609m at this track after having raced in behind the leader for most of the trip. Finished fourth in the Group 1 Chariots Fire here two runs back at long odds. Likely to run a big race to kick off this campaign. HORN PLAYER (2) finished second of 12 last start in a Listed feature won by Glitter Aint Gold over 2300m at this track after leading early and then taking up the trailing position. Tough to beat from an ideal draw. VITE MONET (1) is the next elect off a last-start win by 10 metres at this track over 2300m when leading all of the way as the hot favourite. FRANCO TYSON (3) must be included on the back of some solid recent form, most recently when coming from five back on the fence to finish third of 10 at this track over 1609m.

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 10 m as favourite (Fr4) at this track (2:45.10) beating Cortez in NR up to 70 on May 24 at $1.50 at the bell was leading 4.6. In the right form and can score again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/11 | 24/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 10.9L | $1.50 |
7/12 | 17/05/2025 | 11 | NR up to 70 | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 17.9L | $4.20 |
1/12 | 06/05/2025 | 80 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $1.95 |
2/6 | 26/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 4.9L | $0.00 | |
10/10 | 15/02/2025 | 7 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:49.8 | 4 |
| 103.6L | $19.00 |
1/10 | 08/02/2025 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $2.25 |
1/10 | 25/01/2025 | 152 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $4.80 |
1/7 | 15/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 15.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort when 2nd (Fr6) over 2300m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 3rd-5.03 beaten 2.75 m by Glitter Aint Gold (2:44.60) in 4yo+ LR NR up to 70 on May 24 at $3.30. Two runs back posted a big 3 m win as favourite (Fr6) at this track (2:43.40) beating Tomahawk Bart in 4yo+ LR NR up to 70 on May 17 at $1.70. Plenty to like about his prospects.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/12 | 24/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | David Hewitt | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 2.7L | $3.30 |
1/12 | 17/05/2025 | 11 | NR up to 70 | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | David Hewitt | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 3.2L | $1.70 |
1/11 | 06/05/2025 | 17 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | David Hewitt | 1:54.7 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $2.50 |
7/12 | 19/04/2025 | 4 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:53.5 | 2 |
| 18.2L | $51.00 |
6/9 | 15/04/2025 | 80 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | Brad Hewitt | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $8.00 |
1/2 | 20/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Brad Hewitt | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
1/5 | 06/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Brad Hewitt | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
1/9 | 25/01/2025 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:52.7 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $2.10 |

Driver: Brian Portelli
Stats
Comments
Solid run when beaten by 1.2 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind No Heart Throb at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 95 on May 24 at $5. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Pandaia at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 95 on May 31 at $11. Capable of a strong showing.
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 | 31/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B P Portelli | 1:51.3 | 9 |
| 3.6L | $11.00 |
2/9 | 24/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:51.1 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $5.00 |
1/10 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:53.4 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $2.40 |
1/10 | 10/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kate Gath | 1:50.6 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $3.50 |
8/8 | 03/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:53.2 | 8 |
| 51.5L | $9.50 |
1/9 | 26/04/2025 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:51.4 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $4.80 |
3/6 | 02/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | S P Farrugia | 0 |
| 30.3L | $0.00 | |
1/4 | 21/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Rattray
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. Previously first up won by 3.5 m as favourite (Fr4) at this track (1:50.30) beating Vinke B in NR up to 80 on February 15 at $2.70. Expect another strong first-up performance.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/5 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | James Rattray | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
2/10 | 08/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | James Rattray | 1:49.2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.55 |
4/10 | 01/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $250,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | James Rattray | 1:49.1 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $41.00 |
1/10 | 22/02/2025 | 7 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | James Rattray | 1:49.8 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $14.00 |
1/10 | 15/02/2025 | 105 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | James Rattray | 1:50.3 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $2.70 |
4/7 | 05/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | James Rattray | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 | |
3/8 | 02/11/2024 | 7 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 26.7L | $6.50 |
1/6 | 26/10/2024 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $7.50 |

Driver: Nathan Xuereb
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 6th-7.52 beaten 8 m by Pandaia (1:51.30) in NR up to 95 on May 31 at $6. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 7th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track was 4th-8.91 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Kingmaker (1:50.10) in No NR on May 24 at $21. Hard to make a case on recent form.
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 | 31/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Nathan Xuereb | 1:51.3 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $6.00 |
7/10 | 24/05/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Nathan Xuereb | 1:50.1 | 4 |
| 15.4L | $21.00 |
1/10 | 10/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:51.7 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $2.15 |
6/10 | 03/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:49.6 | 8 |
| 14.6L | $4.80 |
3/12 | 19/04/2025 | 4 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Nathan Xuereb | 1:53.5 | 2 |
| 6.4L | $21.00 |
5/10 | 15/04/2025 | 17 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | Nathan Xuereb | 1:53.9 | 8 |
| 6.9L | $23.00 |
1/6 | 09/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Nathan Xuereb | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 | |
1/6 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Nathan Xuereb | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke McCarthy
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth after being driven well back, behind No Heart Throb at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 95 on May 24 at $14. Then a handy effort when a close second after being driven well back, behind Pandaia at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 95 on May 31 at $4.40. Rates highly. Big chance.
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 | 31/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:51.3 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |
6/9 | 24/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:51.1 | 9 |
| 12.9L | $14.00 |
1/8 | 17/05/2025 | 19 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $4.80 |
2/2 | 04/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | I J Stanley | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
8/8 | 28/04/2025 | 282 | NR 65 or better | $10,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 31.5L | $5.00 |
2/3 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | |
3/12 | 20/07/2024 | 14 | No NR | $24,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | M I Stanley | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $17.00 |
1/10 | 06/07/2024 | 14 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | M I Stanley | 1:52.3 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $10.00 |

Driver: Bailey McDonough
Stats
Comments
Surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 3.5 m by Jay Ok (1:51.00) in No NR on April 12 at $26. Before that was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr8) over 2300m at this track beaten 21 m by Max Delight (2:40.80) in No NR on April 5 at $101. Needs an easier race.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:51.0 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $26.00 |
8/10 | 05/04/2025 | 14 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | B L McDonough | 1:52.5 | 8 |
| 21.9L | $101.00 |
9/9 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:49.3 | 5 |
| 31.4L | $61.00 |
5/10 | 15/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Penrith | 2525m | Fast | B L McDonough | 1:54.3 | 4 |
| 37.3L | $126.00 |
6/10 | 08/03/2025 | 8 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | B L McDonough | 1:53.4 | 9 |
| 9.7L | $151.00 |
1/9 | 28/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | B L McDonough | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.20 |
2/9 | 15/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | A R Bertwistle | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
3/8 | 24/08/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | A R Bertwistle | 0 |
| 7.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr10) over 2300m at this track beaten 9 m by Ooga Chaka (2:44.70) in NR up to 95 on May 17 at $8.50. At the start before 4th (Sr2) over 1609m at Newcastle, at the bell was 2nd-3.27 beaten 7 m by Seve (1:53.10) in NR up to 80 on May 9 at $2. Going okay so keep him safe.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/5 | 04/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
4/10 | 17/05/2025 | 8 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:55.3 | 10 |
| 9.2L | $8.50 |
4/10 | 09/05/2025 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.1 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $2.00 |
4/10 | 03/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:53.2 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $19.00 |
4/9 | 26/04/2025 | 13 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.0 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $12.00 |
5/9 | 13/04/2025 | 8 | No NR | $35,700.00 | Goulburn | 2240m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.1 | 7 |
| 14.1L | $15.00 |
4/10 | 05/04/2025 | 8 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:52.5 | 9 |
| 16.4L | $81.00 |
1/5 | 17/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L McDonough | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
4/4 | 10/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L McDonough | 0 |
| 14.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was well back in the run when 5th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 8th-17.88 beaten 10 m by Ripp (1:52.50) in 5 0K/5 Starts on May 31 at $4.40. Before that was well back in the run when 4th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track was 6th-12.64 at the bell, beaten a neck by Miki Pins (1:52.00) in NR up to 95 on May 24 at $5.50. Would rather see in something easier.
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 | 31/05/2025 | 7 | 5 0K/5 Starts | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:52.5 | 8 |
| 10.4L | $4.40 |
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 |
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: Michael Stanley
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts. Placed last start was well back in the run when 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at Geelong, at the bell was 4th-7.1m 2WWC beaten 1.2 m by Triple Eight (1:52.90) in No NR on February 21 at $4.80. Before that 2nd (Fr5) over 1680m at Terang, at the bell was leading 4.2m on the pegs beaten 9 m by Catch A Wave (1:57.50) in NR 65 on February 14 at $2.90. Needs to do more. Others better.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/2 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 22.9L | $0.00 | |
1/2 | 04/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
2/6 | 21/02/2025 | 7 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:52.9 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $4.80 |
2/6 | 14/02/2025 | 13 | NR 65 | $10,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:52.6 | 5 |
| 9.2L | $2.90 |
4/11 | 01/02/2025 | 21 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $7.00 |
9/12 | 11/01/2025 | 7 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Shepparton | 2690m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 19.9L | $18.00 |
9/12 | 04/01/2025 | 68 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Bendigo | 2650m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $31.00 |
11/12 | 28/10/2024 | 10 | $55,050.00 | Ashburton Raceway | 2400m | Neutral | A M Butt | 1:57.0 | 13 |
| 53.2L | $29.70 |