Menangle Race 8 - Menangle Park Community Pace
VITE MONET (9) has been tackling some decent races of late and while he was held up last time he had some decent form prior including a 3m second here two back and a win at Bathurst two starts earlier. Draws wide but he is up to winning a race like this if things go his way. BUSINESS IN HEAVEN (5) was first up for nearly four months when midfield here last week. He is a two-time second-up winner so improvement is likely. HUGO MAGUIRE NZ (8) draws wide but is in the mix after finishing third behind the handy Nyack at this circuit and distance last time out. MICHAYWEY (4) broke at the latest appearance but produced a couple of nice efforts here prior so is worth another chance.

Driver: Jim Douglass
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr10) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 9th-14.73 beaten 2.75 m by Romanee (1:52.50) on June 9 at $51. Before that, 6th (Fr3) over 1720m at Penrith, beaten 40 m by Alta Sierra (2:01.70) on May 28 at $26. Draws for a better showing.
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 | 09/06/2026 | 12 | NR up to 69 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:52.5 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 37.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:52.1 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $17.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/05/2026 | 250 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $126.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jim Douglass | 0 |
| 14.9L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jim Douglass | 0 |
| 25.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 30/08/2025 | 4 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 21.0L | $19.00 |

Driver: Zara Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track was 7th-9.15 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Romanee (1:52.50) on June 9 at $23. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr10) over 1609m at this track was 9th-17.66 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Sky Blu (1:52.00) on June 2 at $81. Can be competitive 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 69 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:52.5 | 8 |
| 7.9L | $23.00 |
| 8/10 | 02/06/2026 | 12 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:52.0 | 10 |
| 7.6L | $81.00 |
| 3/9 | 21/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $1.85 |
| 6/9 | 15/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 1:53.6 | 5 |
| 18.2L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 09/05/2026 | 13 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Tom Ison | 1:53.8 | 7 |
| 18.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $15,300.00 | Forbes | 2470m | Fast | Tom Ison | NTT | 4 |
| 7.5L | $1.00 |
| 2/5 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 18/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | J Duggan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sebastian Piltz
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr6) over 1609m after being wide early at this track, at the bell was 10th-18.45 beaten 7 m by Romanee (1:52.50) on June 9 at $3.40. At his previous start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 6th-9.98 beaten 9 m by Classic Mission (1:51.20) on June 2 at $41. Look for improvement on last start. Consider.
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 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 69 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jai Meikle | 1:52.5 | 6 |
| 7.7L | $3.40 |
| 4/9 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:51.2 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/05/2026 | 7 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:51.0 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $31.00 |
| 6/9 | 19/05/2026 | 12 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:52.8 | 5 |
| 9.1L | $31.00 |
| 8/10 | 07/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 23.7L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.30 |
| 5/8 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 12/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 7.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr4) over 1720m at Penrith beaten 75 m by Jilliby Fabio (2:02.00) on June 4 at $3.10. At his previous start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.93 beaten 7 m by Jorge Street (1:50.90) on May 9 at $7.50. A better run is on the cards.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 04/06/2026 | 26 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Ella Turnbull | 1:54.1 | 4 |
| 76.4L | $3.10 |
| 4/10 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:50.9 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $7.50 |
| 3/9 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:48.9 | 8 |
| 14.7L | $21.00 |
| 10/10 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 16.4L | $3.90 |
| 7/9 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:50.6 | 5 |
| 9.9L | $16.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 90 | $20,400.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.0 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Geary
Stats
Comments
Resumed when over this distance beaten 19 m sixth behind Nyack in a on June 9. Fitter so watch for a big spike in form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 09/06/2026 | 115 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:49.4 | 3 |
| 19.9L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 27/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 90 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.2 | 9 |
| 7.2L | $9.50 |
| 4/10 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:52.6 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $3.40 |
| 2/10 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.4 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | J G Coney | 1:52.9 | 2 |
| 21.6L | $34.00 |
| 3/9 | 10/01/2026 | 22 | 1W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:49.7 | 5 |
| 4.4L | $7.50 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 2300m on May 16. Last start was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 20 m by Sao Paulo Simba (1:50.90) on June 6 at $61. Capable of more than he has shown recently. Contender.
Last Starts 9 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 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:50.9 | 6 |
| 20.8L | $61.00 |
| 6/10 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.3 | 6 |
| 8.1L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.3 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:50.9 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:48.9 | 9 |
| 23.0L | $31.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 13.7L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 24/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was well back in the run when 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 20 m by Nyack (1:49.40) on June 9 at $41. Before that was well back in the run when 5th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th-13.89 beaten 11 m by Classic Mission (1:51.20) on June 2 at $11. Finds a few better. Not on current form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:49.4 | 7 |
| 20.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 02/06/2026 | 10 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:51.2 | 8 |
| 11.7L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 23/05/2026 | 4 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:52.3 | 2 |
| 10.7L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:52.4 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:51.0 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 05/05/2026 | 4 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.8 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 17/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 15.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing fifth behind Jorge Street at this track over 1609m on May 23 at $51. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third behind Nyack at this track over 1609m on June 9 at $13. Can be right in the thick of things.
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 | 09/06/2026 | 17 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:49.4 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:49.7 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $51.00 |
| 8/10 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:50.9 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:48.9 | 4 |
| 17.0L | $14.00 |
| 3/10 | 25/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:54.7 | 8 |
| 12.5L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/04/2026 | 15 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.1 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $18.00 |
| 2/6 | 19/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 26/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 13.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into seventh after being driven well back, behind Sao Paulo Simba at this track over 1609m on June 6 at $34. Raced better the start before that with a good run when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 3 m by Ravishing Sloy (1:52.30) on May 23 at $2. This looks a winnable assignment.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:50.9 | 8 |
| 17.2L | $34.00 |
| 2/10 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:52.3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.00 |
| 9/10 | 16/05/2026 | 17 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:53.3 | 6 |
| 12.9L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 29/04/2026 | 18 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:55.8 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $3.50 |
| 3/10 | 11/04/2026 | 168 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:52.0 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jye Coney | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jye Coney | 0 |
| 37.8L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:49.7 | 7 |
| 13.3L | $18.00 |

Driver: Brad Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Returns after ten months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into ninth after being driven well back, behind Sahara Sirocco at this track over 1609m on August 11 at $3.50. Market watch fresh.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 11/08/2025 | 7 | 5 0K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:51.6 | 9 |
| 13.7L | $3.50 |
| 9/9 | 04/08/2025 | 94 | 5 0K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:53.0 | 9 |
| 86.6L | $2.60 |
| 9/12 | 02/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $31,000.00 | Gloucester Park | 2936m | Neutral | Gary Hall Jnr | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 23.1L | $8.50 |
| 10/12 | 25/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $31,000.00 | Gloucester Park | 2536m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/12 | 18/04/2025 | 14 | NR 90 or better | $31,000.00 | Gloucester Park | 2130m | Neutral | Deni Roberts | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 13.7L | $34.00 |
| 5/9 | 04/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $31,000.00 | Gloucester Park | 2130m | Neutral | Maddison Brown | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 11.4L | $21.00 |