Menangle Race 3 - Celebrating Megs Pace
Progressive three-year-old THE NITESHIFT (2) took his record to four from five when working to the front from a wider barrier before going on to score by 5.6m here last week. Tries this distance for the first time but has the speed to take full advantage of the low draw so can strike again. OUR ROCKER (5) has yet to miss the top-three since joining Jason Grimson for this campaign. Winner in this grade here two back before a 1.6m third last time. Race fit now so should play a role again. BETTORLIGHTEM UP (6) made a successful hit-and-run trek to Brisbane for a last-start win at Albion Park. Recorded a win and a placing from wider barriers in his previous two outings here. Contender. NO NOTTHEBUTTONS (7) made it two from two for Seaton Grima when scoring here last week. This looks stronger but he drew a couple of spots lower so could take another step.

Driver: Grace Panella
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 4.5 m by Withdistinction (1:51.20) in 4-020yo+ on June 27 at $41. Two runs back 2nd (Sr1) over 2125m at Penrith was 4th-4.39 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Alta Sierra (2:34.90) on June 18 at $13. Gets the inside draw but others better.
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 | 27/06/2026 | 9 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:51.2 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $41.00 |
| 2/10 | 18/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:51.9 | 3 |
| 11.2L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 16.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:52.0 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $21.00 |
| 9/9 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:53.6 | 6 |
| 22.6L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | B J Elder | 0 |
| 14.6L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 12/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | C J Griffiths | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently. Last start posted a big 5.5 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr6) at this track (1:51.70) beating Alert Bay in 3-020yo on June 20 at $1.70 at the bell was leading 4.03. Highly progressive and the low draw should give him every chance to win again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | 0W/20K Stakes/TS | $20,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:51.7 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $1.70 |
| 2/10 | 06/06/2026 | 53 | NMT3Ws/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:50.8 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 19.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 14/04/2026 | 25 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:52.6 | 9 |
| 2.1L | $2.10 |
| 3/7 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 20/03/2026 | 3 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/10 | 17/03/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:51.9 | 2 |
| 13.7L | $2.20 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Tamworth over 1980m on May 28. Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 9th-17.92 beaten 4.5 m by Enjabonarlo (1:51.30) on June 20 at $71. Could be involved in the finish.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 20/06/2026 | 15 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:51.3 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $71.00 |
| 5/9 | 05/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:52.2 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $4.60 |
| 1/10 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | W | Blake Hughes | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $1.60 |
| 2/9 | 21/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 15/05/2026 | 78 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:53.3 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $2.50 |
| 1/5 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | A J Missen | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/4 | 23/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | A J Missen | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
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Comments
Beaten favourite last start when third at this track on June 20. Was victorious the start before at this track on June 13. Racing well and should make an impact again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:51.3 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $2.50 |
| 1/10 | 13/06/2026 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:50.8 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $2.40 |
| 2/9 | 04/06/2026 | 120 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jason Grimson | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $1.55 |
| 2/6 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | T M Robson | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | T M Robson | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 04/02/2026 | 47 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | B J Medlyn | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 8.7L | $5.50 |
| 8/8 | 19/12/2025 | 20 | 2-5 WINs | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 85.7L | $1.55 |
| 7/12 | 29/11/2025 | 9 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $18.00 |

Driver: Isobel Ross
Stats
Comments
Going well. Last start won by a head as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Albion Park (2:32.70) beating Smarter Than You in 4yo+ on June 13 at $1.28. Winning claims.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 13/06/2026 | 11 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jason Grimson | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $1.28 |
| 3/10 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jason Grimson | 1:52.0 | 8 |
| 1.6L | $2.30 |
| 1/10 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jason Grimson | 1:52.1 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $1.80 |
| 5/9 | 12/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:51.7 | 7 |
| 17.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.3 | 6 |
| 15.6L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 21/04/2026 | 11 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.4 | 6 |
| 6.9L | $5.00 |
| 5/7 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ashleigh Delosa | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ashleigh Delosa | 0 |
| 23.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Seaton Grima
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Comments
Five-year-old entire is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track and Newcastle. Last start posted a big 7 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr8) at this track (1:51.20) beating Rivera Lou in on June 27 at $2.70. In form and could deliver 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 | 27/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:51.2 | 8 |
| 7.1L | $2.70 |
| 1/9 | 19/06/2026 | 28 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/2 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 2525m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 22/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:52.0 | 1 |
| 60.8L | $18.00 |
| 7/10 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $31.00 |
| 9/10 | 01/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:56.0 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $81.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Jones
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 5th-8.82 beaten 3.5 m by Enjabonarlo (1:51.30) on June 20 at $26. Two runs back 5th (Fr7) over 2030m at Newcastle, beaten 18 m by Saint Crusader (2:23.60) on June 5 at $10. Wider draw makes this a sterner task.
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 | 20/06/2026 | 15 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:51.3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/06/2026 | 15 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 18.7L | $10.00 |
| 1/9 | 21/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 8/9 | 15/05/2026 | 13 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 22.1L | $23.00 |
| 7/12 | 02/05/2026 | 16 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:54.5 | 8 |
| 23.6L | $126.00 |
| 2/8 | 16/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $2.90 |
| 1/4 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | A J Missen | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 23/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | C S James | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track beaten 3.5 m by Withdistinction (1:51.20) in 4-020yo+ on June 27 at $6. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.92 beaten 6 m by Sparkling Sea (1:51.10) on June 16 at $7.50. Can make his presence felt.
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 | 27/06/2026 | 11 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:51.2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:51.1 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $7.50 |
| 2/10 | 09/06/2026 | 42 | NR up to 69 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.5 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $2.40 |
| 6/7 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | T J Munday | 0 |
| 12.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 28/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 68 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.8 | 9 |
| 9.4L | $1.80 |
| 1/10 | 21/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.4 | 10 |
| 6.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 07/04/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.3 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $1.70 |
| 5/6 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 26.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Geary
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Comments
Resuming after a spell of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation when beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Layden at this track over 2300m on April 25 at $8.50. Keep safe while fresh.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 24/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 14.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:54.1 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $8.50 |
| 6/9 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:50.6 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 11/04/2026 | 15 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:52.1 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:51.3 | 8 |
| 7.9L | $19.00 |
| 1/10 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:52.0 | 9 |
| 1.9L | $18.00 |
| 9/9 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:50.6 | 5 |
| 281.4L | $51.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: KerryAnn Morris
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Comments
Hard to fault of late. Last start won by a nose when driven back in the field, (Fr9) held up early, at this track (1:52.20) beating Montefiore in on June 27 at $61. Can 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 27/06/2026 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:52.2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $61.00 |
| 4/10 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $71.00 |
| 4/10 | 11/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 05/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 15.5L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 39.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 69 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | M N Bigeni | 0 |
| 13.6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 19/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |