Menangle Race 1 - Wests Tigers Empower Pace
IM THE FALCON NZ (11) returns to Jason Grimson after a stint in Queensland where he was runner-up two back at Albion Park. Owns a strong record at this distance and is talented enough to overcome the wide. Stablemate HUTA NZ (5) is likely improver. He has chased star mare Captains Mistress in his two starts so far this campaign, the latest at Listed level so will enjoy the class drop. He should be nearing peak fitness third-up. SOUTH SEAS ROCK NZ (6) made a good start for Seaton Grima when beaten 4m into third at this venue last week. Draws wider but is proven at this longer distance. MIKE ROSS NZ (1) has been close-up in two starts here since recording back-to-back wins. Owns a good record at this distance and draws to advantage as does HAVEYOUCHECKEDIN (3) who has finished runner-up in both starts this time in, missing by a nose last time. Returns to the city but races well third-up so could be peaking.

Driver: Amanda Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 2.5 m third behind Jorge Street at this track over 1609m last start. Before that was beaten 5 metres fourth again at this track over 2300m same class on May 16. Gets the inside draw so can retain the good form.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:49.7 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $14.00 |
| 4/10 | 16/05/2026 | 20 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:53.3 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $15,300.00 | Forbes | 2470m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | NTT | 3 |
| 5.0L | $1.00 |
| 1/10 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:52.0 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $1.90 |
| 3/9 | 04/04/2026 | 24 | NR up to 90 | $20,400.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:53.0 | 1 |
| 14.4L | $9.00 |
| 3/10 | 11/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:59.7 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $2.30 |
| 3/8 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Amanda Turnbull | 0 |
| 26.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Amanda Turnbull | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when beaten by 2 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Cassius Deck at Bathurst over 1730m in a No NR on May 20 at $16. Then a handy effort when a close second after being driven well back, behind Jimmy James Maguire at Riverina Paceway over 1740m on June 5 at $1.55. Draws well and looks close to a win.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 05/06/2026 | 16 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.55 |
| 2/8 | 20/05/2026 | 81 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Blake Medlyn | 1:54.0 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $16.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | T M Robson | 0 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:51.6 | 6 |
| 16.6L | $4.60 |
| 1/9 | 20/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:51.0 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/02/2026 | 50 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:51.0 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $10.00 |
| 1/3 | 04/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Good | G A Lew | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 19/12/2025 | 16 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 2044m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 15.6L | $4.20 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track was 9th-17.7 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Sao Paulo Simba (1:50.90) on June 6 at $81. Two runs back won by 3.5 m as favourite (Sr2) at Penrith (2:03.70) beating Laceys Lad in on May 21 at $2.30 at the bell was 2nd-4.45. Can be in the mix.
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 | 06/06/2026 | 16 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:50.9 | 9 |
| 12.8L | $81.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/05/2026 | 5 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $2.30 |
| 3/10 | 16/05/2026 | 9 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:50.2 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $51.00 |
| 1/10 | 07/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $4.80 |
| 1/10 | 30/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 25/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:54.1 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $21.00 |
| 4/6 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 35L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | David Morris | 0 |
| 18.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
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Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th-17.1 beaten 16 m by Captains Mistress (1:50.10) in LR on June 6 at $126. The run prior 9th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 9th-15.34 beaten 19 m by Captains Mistress (1:49.10) on May 23 at $126. Finds the right race this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:50.1 | 7 |
| 16.2L | $126.00 |
| 9/10 | 23/05/2026 | 98 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:49.1 | 3 |
| 19.6L | $126.00 |
| 2/4 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 6.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | NR up to 105 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | George Lee | 1:54.9 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/10 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $2.15 |
| 2/10 | 10/01/2026 | 21 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:47.3 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $41.00 |
| 4/10 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:53.3 | 10 |
| 7.7L | $4.40 |
| 4/6 | 02/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Emma Turnbull | 0 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Zara Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track was 3rd-3.71 at the bell, beaten 4 m by Glitter Aint Gold (1:52.70) on June 6 at $7.50. Progressing well. Winning claims.
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 | 06/06/2026 | 28 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:52.7 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 09/05/2026 | 21 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 30.6L | $26.00 |
| 2/3 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jye Coney | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 18/04/2026 | 22 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.8 | 5 |
| 104.7L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 27/03/2026 | 103 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:55.3 | 9 |
| 2.1L | $2.25 |
| 15/15 | 14/12/2025 | 30 | R55 | $23,080.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Craig Thornley | 2:04.4 | 1 |
| 51.8L | $40.30 |
| 14/14 | 14/11/2025 | 229 | R59 TO R80 | $27,240.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | Hayden Douglas | 1:54.0 | 4 |
| 318.1L | $138.80 |

Driver: Klayton Bigeni
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th-11.85 beaten 9 m by Glitter Aint Gold (1:52.70) on June 6 at $9. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr6) over 2300m at this track, at the bell was 8th-14.34 beaten 6 m by Thalassophobia (2:42.00) on May 16 at $17. Capable of better.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 06/06/2026 | 21 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.7 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/10 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:53.3 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/05/2026 | 10 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:54.1 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $51.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/04/2026 | 11 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $2.40 |
| 8/10 | 18/04/2026 | 21 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:53.8 | 6 |
| 19.0L | $61.00 |
| 3/5 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | M N Bigeni | 0 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 28/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:52.7 | 3 |
| 198.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/5 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | J Conolly | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gavin Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was well back in the run when 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 5th-11.44 beaten 7 m by Jorge Street (1:49.70) on May 23 at $23. Before that was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr5) over 2300m at this track was 6th-10.22 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Thalassophobia (2:42.00) on May 16 at $18. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:49.7 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:53.3 | 5 |
| 10.2L | $18.00 |
| 7/10 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:50.8 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/04/2026 | 63 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:49.8 | 3 |
| 11.2L | $51.00 |
| 2/5 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 8.6L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:49.7 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $41.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 105 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:54.9 | 7 |
| 3.7L | $26.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 8.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lleyton Green
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was well back in the run when 10th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track was 10th-17.13 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Glitter Aint Gold (1:52.70) on June 6 at $17. Before that 9th (Fr8) over 2300m after racing wide at this track was 2nd-3.69 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Thalassophobia (2:42.00) on May 16 at $26. Hard to have.
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 | 06/06/2026 | 21 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:52.7 | 9 |
| 9.9L | $17.00 |
| 9/10 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | M G Harding | 1:53.3 | 8 |
| 19.6L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 02/05/2026 | 63 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:49.7 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $126.00 |
| 1/5 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | M G Harding | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 105 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:54.9 | 9 |
| 11.2L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 31/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 105 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:50.7 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 28/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | M G Harding | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 4th-8.21 beaten 6 m by Jorge Street (1:49.70) on May 23 at $17. Before that was well back in the run when 5th (Fr9) over 2300m at this track was 9th-14.62 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Thalassophobia (2:42.00) on May 16 at $12. Not keen from this draw.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:49.7 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:53.3 | 9 |
| 8.9L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:54.1 | 7 |
| 2.7L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:50.8 | 10 |
| 4.6L | $1.00 |
| 4/10 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:53.8 | 7 |
| 14.1L | $71.00 |
| 7/10 | 11/04/2026 | 22 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:49.1 | 6 |
| 17.6L | $51.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr3) over 2138m at Albion Park, beaten 6 m by District Attorney (2:30.00) in 4yo+ on May 23 at $4.40. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1660m after showing early pace at Albion Park beaten 4 m by Dashing (1:55.00) in 4yo+ on April 4 at $2.50. Back in the Grimson yard and is good enough to overcome the wide draw.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 23/05/2026 | 49 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:52.9 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $4.40 |
| 3/5 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Angus Garrard | 0 |
| 35L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:51.5 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $2.50 |
| 7/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:52.6 | 6 |
| 20.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:51.3 | 1 |
| 9.9L | $13.00 |
| 7/7 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:50.1 | 4 |
| 18.1L | $2.70 |
| 6/9 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:51.1 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 09/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Tom Callaghan | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 |