Menangle Race 2 - Bestinbeds.com.au Pace
MONTEFIORE (1) came from a much wider barrier when he won at this circuit last month and hasn't been far away in any of his starts since. Runner-up in this grade the last time he drew on the pegs. Could go one better tonight. HUGO MAGUIRE (3) hit his peak when delivering a third-up win at Penrith last start. This is stronger but he had enough speed to lead from wider there so can take advantage of this favourable draw. ALTA SIERRA (2) is racing in good form having come from this barrier to win his last two starts, last time getting home by 1.6m at this circuit. Should enjoy the favours again. DIAMOND ECLIPSE (5) overcame a wide barrier when finding winning form at Wagga last week and is proven at this longer distance. GUILTY PARTY (6) draws wider than last week but there was merit in that effort to place and he goes well at the distance.

Driver: Will Rixon
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Last start 4th (Fr6) over 1609m after being wide early at this track, beaten 13 m by Franco Tyson (1:52.20) in NR up to 80 on June 21 at $15. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Alta Sierra (1:53.20) in 4-020yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on June 14 at $14. Has winning claims from the inside draw.
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 | 21/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:52.2 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $15.00 |
6/10 | 14/06/2025 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:53.2 | 7 |
| 6.7L | $14.00 |
3/10 | 07/06/2025 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
2/10 | 31/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $7.00 |
3/10 | 24/05/2025 | 4 | o+ 0W/200K stake | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $34.00 |
1/10 | 20/05/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:54.9 | 9 |
| 1.2L | $2.50 |
2/7 | 31/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | S A Grayling | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 | |
3/6 | 04/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J I Stanford | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Geary
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Seven-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track and Penrith. Last start won by 1.5 m after showing early speed, (Fr2) at this track (1:53.20) beating Merrywood Tony in 4-020yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on June 14 at $34. Must respect winning form.
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 | 14/06/2025 | 19 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $34.00 |
1/8 | 26/05/2025 | 9 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $3.30 |
7/12 | 17/05/2025 | 11 | NR up to 70 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 15.9L | $4.20 |
6/12 | 06/05/2025 | 12 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $5.00 |
1/9 | 24/04/2025 | 10 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:55.1 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $1.60 |
2/8 | 14/04/2025 | 4 | NR up to 57 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $2.25 |
2/7 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | A J Copps | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
1/6 | 03/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | A J Copps | 0 |
| 6.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bailey McDonough
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Comments
Last start won by 5 m when quickly away, (Fr7) at Newcastle (2:25.50) beating Gipsy Princess in NR up to 68 on June 20 at $4.60. Draws well so can go back-to-back.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 20/06/2025 | 38 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:55.3 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $4.60 |
4/9 | 13/05/2025 | 10 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | J B Meikle | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $10.00 |
4/10 | 03/05/2025 | 78 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $4.80 |
3/6 | 26/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 13.8L | $0.00 | |
6/6 | 14/02/2025 | 13 | NR 65 | $10,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:52.6 | 2 |
| 32.7L | $101.00 |
2/10 | 01/02/2025 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
4/10 | 17/01/2025 | 20 | NR up to 90 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:52.6 | 2 |
| 13.2L | $9.00 |
1/5 | 01/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | C A Alford | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
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Comments
Failed to impress last start; surrendered the lead and finished 7th (Fr5) over 1740m after showing early speed at Riverina Paceway beaten 7 m by Diamond Eclipse (2:03.40) in NR up to 80 on June 20 at $3.20. Showed ability the run before when he raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 4.5 m (Sr1) at Coolamon (2:42.90) beating Catchafire in NR 65 to 80 on April 25 at $5.50 at the bell was 2nd-.4m 2WNC. Contender.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/9 | 20/06/2025 | 56 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | M J Atkinson | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $3.20 |
3/4 | 12/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | M J Atkinson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
1/10 | 25/04/2025 | 70 | NR 65 to 80 | $14,280.00 | Coolamon | 2210m | Neutral | Harrison Ross | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
2/14 | 14/02/2025 | 14 | $16,940.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | Riley Harrison | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $6.20 | |
1/10 | 31/01/2025 | 7 | $14,910.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | John R Dunn | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $1.90 | |
2/8 | 24/01/2025 | 10 | $13,530.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | John R Dunn | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.20 | |
1/9 | 14/01/2025 | 6 | $8,610.00 | Ashburton Raceway | 1700m | Neutral | Riley Harrison | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |

Driver: Matt Newberry
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Racing consistently. Last start won by 2.25 m (Fr8) at Riverina Paceway (2:03.40) beating Pas Guarantee in NR up to 80 on June 20 at $10. Chance of back-to-back wins.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 20/06/2025 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Matthew Newberry | 1:54.1 | 8 |
| 2.2L | $10.00 |
4/11 | 14/06/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $4.60 |
4/11 | 07/06/2025 | 15 | NR 75 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:53.1 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $11.00 |
2/8 | 23/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:51.4 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $19.00 |
4/10 | 16/05/2025 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $10,000.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Matthew Newberry | 1:53.0 | 6 |
| 6.9L | $8.50 |
4/10 | 10/05/2025 | 7 | NR 75 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $13.00 |
5/7 | 18/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | J Newberry | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
1/4 | 09/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | J Newberry | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Scott Hewitt
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Hesitate at this track over 2300m in a NR up to 80 on June 14 at $14. Then a handy effort when beaten by 10 m finishing third behind Franco Tyson at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 80 on June 21 at $26. Each way player.
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 | 21/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Scott Hewitt | 1:52.2 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $26.00 |
7/10 | 14/06/2025 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Brad Hewitt | 1:55.3 | 6 |
| 21.0L | $14.00 |
3/10 | 31/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Chloe Formosa | 1:54.9 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $5.50 |
10/10 | 24/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chloe Formosa | 1:51.8 | 10 |
| 21.7L | $12.00 |
2/10 | 10/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:50.6 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $5.50 |
1/10 | 03/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
1/6 | 13/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Brad Hewitt | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
4/6 | 06/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | D M Hewitt | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brian Portelli
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Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1720m at Penrith was 5th-8.8 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by American Hammer (2:03.20) in NR up to 80 on June 19 at $21. Two runs back 9th (Fr7) over 2300m at this track was 5th-17.1m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 19 m by Terry (2:45.30) in NR up to 95 on November 23 at $18. Leaning to others.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 19/06/2025 | 208 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | B P Portelli | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $21.00 |
2/5 | 02/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | B P Portelli | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
9/10 | 23/11/2024 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:55.6 | 7 |
| 19.4L | $18.00 |
2/8 | 16/11/2024 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:53.3 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $2.80 |
6/10 | 09/11/2024 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:55.1 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $10.00 |
2/9 | 02/11/2024 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:53.0 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
6/10 | 26/10/2024 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Lucas Rando | 1:51.3 | 8 |
| 14.7L | $14.00 |
5/8 | 21/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B P Portelli | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr10) over 1609m at this track beaten 16 m by Franco Tyson (1:52.20) in NR up to 80 on June 21 at $34. Two runs back 4th (Fr2) over 2300m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 13 m by Hesitate (2:44.70) in NR up to 80 on June 14 at $15. Could play a role.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 21/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.2 | 10 |
| 16.4L | $34.00 |
4/10 | 14/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $15.00 |
4/9 | 07/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.0 | 8 |
| 5.9L | $51.00 |
1/10 | 31/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:54.9 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $8.00 |
1/12 | 17/05/2025 | 11 | NR up to 70 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $6.50 |
7/12 | 06/05/2025 | 10 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:55.9 | 8 |
| 10.8L | $6.00 |
2/9 | 06/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | D R Morris | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
2/5 | 26/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | D R Morris | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Amanda Turnbull
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Comments
Failed to impress last start; was well back in the run when 7th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track beaten 16 m by Franco Tyson (1:52.20) in NR up to 80 on June 21 at $6. Showed ability the run before when he won by 3 m when driven back in the field, (Fr9) held up early, at this track (1:51.00) beating Springfield Affair in NR up to 80 on June 7 at $51. Major player.
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 | 21/06/2025 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Amanda Turnbull | 1:52.2 | 9 |
| 16.5L | $6.00 |
1/9 | 07/06/2025 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Isobel Ross | 1:51.0 | 9 |
| 2.9L | $51.00 |
5/10 | 24/05/2025 | 10 | o+ 0W/200K stake | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Isobel Ross | 1:55.0 | 10 |
| 10.0L | $26.00 |
1/12 | 14/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | Amanda Turnbull | 1:55.7 | 8 |
| 10.2L | $4.20 |
5/12 | 30/04/2025 | 109 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | Amanda Turnbull | 1:58.1 | 8 |
| 13.1L | $8.50 |
3/8 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Amanda Turnbull | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | |
2/6 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 | |
6/8 | 11/01/2025 | 14 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Isobel Ross | 1:56.2 | 8 |
| 28.4L | $3.60 |

Driver: KerryAnn Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 14 m by Franco Tyson (1:52.20) in NR up to 80 on June 21 at $17. Two runs back 8th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track beaten 13 m by Fashion Icon (1:51.00) in NR up to 80 on June 7 at $12. Tough from this draw.
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 | 21/06/2025 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:52.2 | 4 |
| 14.5L | $17.00 |
8/9 | 07/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:51.0 | 1 |
| 13.7L | $12.00 |
4/10 | 31/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:51.3 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $71.00 |
1/10 | 24/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:51.8 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $4.80 |
2/10 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $7.50 |
6/9 | 10/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:50.4 | 4 |
| 22.1L | $126.00 |
4/9 | 13/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | K A Morris | 0 |
| 13.4L | $0.00 | |
6/9 | 01/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | G W McElhinney | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr10) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th-12.68 beaten 5 m by Dougs Flame (1:52.90) in NR up to 70 on June 24 at $14. Before that, a broke in score up and was out of position at the start game effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 2 m by Has The Courage (1:51.80) in NR up to 80 on May 24 at $34. 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 24/06/2025 | 31 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:52.9 | 10 |
| 5.2L | $14.00 |
3/5 | 16/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 | |
3/10 | 24/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:51.8 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $34.00 |
7/10 | 17/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:53.4 | 6 |
| 26.6L | $31.00 |
5/10 | 03/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 11.9L | $6.00 |
8/9 | 26/04/2025 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.4 | 9 |
| 14.3L | $9.50 |
2/10 | 12/04/2025 | 4 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $6.50 |
1/9 | 08/04/2025 | 17 | NR 65 to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:52.6 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $8.50 |
1/5 | 02/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |