Menangle Race 8 - Nutrien Equine 3yo Trot Nsw Final
NSW Oaks winner GLADIATRIX (6) raced parked but stuck on to place behind a handy one last time after leading from a similar draw and scoring by 5m two back. Drops to a distance where she has won five of seven attempts, all of them here. She looks the standout in a highly winnable assignment. CEE CEE IN PARIS (5) was one spot behind GLADIATRIX last time and also chased her as runner-up prior. It won't be easy to turn the tables on that rival but she is going well enough to be in the finish. BROTHER MOUNTAIN (4) brings good form from Victoria where he won two back at Melton before a second at Bendigo last week. Has recorded a win and a placing in two tries at the mile so can be competitive along with PURPLE MOON (3) who is starting to deliver now, beating GLADIATRIX home when runner-up at big odds two back before breaking her maiden here last week.

Driver: George Lee
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Meets Purple Moon again; when 80 metres eighth at this track over 2300m in a race on June 23. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 23/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 54 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | George Lee | 2:00.7 | 3 |
| 79.2L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | James Locke | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 42.3L | $151.00 |
| 4/7 | 30/05/2026 | 11 | No NR | $125,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | James Locke | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 39.5L | $126.00 |
| 4/6 | 19/05/2026 | 28 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | James Locke | 2:01.4 | 6 |
| 26.7L | $61.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/04/2026 | 14 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | James Locke | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 34.6L | $71.00 |
| 5/10 | 07/04/2026 | 10 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | George Lee | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 23.0L | $81.00 |
| 2/2 | 12/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | James Locke | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | James Locke | 0 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Xuereb
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Well-beaten 21 days ago at this track over 2300m, and two back 3rd (Fr1) over 2300m at this track beaten 30 m by Gladiatrix (2:52.70) in 3yo on June 2 at $14. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 24/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Nathan Xuereb | 0 |
| 19.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Nathan Xuereb | 0 |
| 62.4L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 13/06/2026 | 11 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 100.2L | $26.00 |
| 2/4 | 06/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 02/06/2026 | 8 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Robert Morris | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 30.1L | $14.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 56 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $21.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/05/2026 | - | NMT2Ws/TS | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 51.2L | $61.00 |

Driver: Taylah Osmond
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Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won by 1.0 m (Fr2) at this track (2:52.50) beating Frankythefrenchman in on June 23 at $9 at the bell was 5th-9.2. Putting it together now and draws well so can play a role.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 23/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 54 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Will Rixon | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/06/2026 | 11 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 18.5L | $126.00 |
| 4/5 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Will Rixon | 2:00.8 | 3 |
| 30.1L | $31.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/05/2026 | 14 | NMT2Ws/TS | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 33.4L | $71.00 |
| 3/4 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 87L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 05/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 42.6L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 21/04/2026 | 14 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 49.8L | $81.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 26.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Geary
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Beaten favourite last start when second at Bendigo on June 24. Proved too good the start prior at Melton on June 12. Racing very well. Go well again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 24/06/2026 | 12 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $1.85 |
| 1/9 | 12/06/2026 | 13 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:02.6 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $3.20 |
| 5/11 | 30/05/2026 | 11 | No NR | $125,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | John Caldow | 1:59.7 | 6 |
| 30.9L | $126.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/05/2026 | 12 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | John Caldow | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 30.7L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/05/2026 | 145 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:01.9 | 1 |
| 17.4L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | |
| 11/12 | 13/12/2025 | 10 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 44.8L | $101.00 |

Driver: Zara Fitzpatrick
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Last start was well beaten into fourth after being driven well back, behind Superior Stride at this track over 2300m in a 3yo on June 13 at $9. Performed better the start before with a game effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 2300m after showing early speed at this track was 2nd-2.13 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Gladiatrix (2:52.70) in 3yo on June 2 at $3.70. Could challenge.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 13/06/2026 | 11 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:58.2 | 7 |
| 32.1L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 13.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 2:00.8 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $3.70 |
| 5/7 | 19/05/2026 | 17 | NMT2Ws/TS | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 45.5L | $13.00 |
| 7/10 | 02/05/2026 | 25 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $34.00 |
| 1/5 | 29/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 49.7L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 07/04/2026 | 10 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:56.3 | 9 |
| 23.3L | $3.60 |
| 5/10 | 28/03/2026 | 8 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 28.8L | $4.20 |

Driver: Lleyton Green
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Last start was well beaten into third after being driven well back, behind Superior Stride at this track over 2300m in a 3yo on June 13 at $4. Performed better the start before where she posted a big 5 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at this track (2:52.70) beating Cee Cee In Paris in 3yo on June 2 at $1.55 at the bell was leading 2.13. Talented filly who looks the one to beat in this line-up.
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 | 13/06/2026 | 11 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:58.2 | 8 |
| 20.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/5 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 2:00.8 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $1.55 |
| 7/7 | 19/05/2026 | 17 | NMT2Ws/TS | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:57.5 | 7 |
| 170.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/10 | 02/05/2026 | 11 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:59.0 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 21/04/2026 | 14 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:59.1 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $7.00 |
| 9/10 | 07/04/2026 | 10 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:56.3 | 10 |
| 93.5L | $3.30 |
| 1/5 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Lleyton Green | 0 |
| 15.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Lleyton Green | 0 |
| 17.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gavin Fitzpatrick
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Second up after running was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr8) over 2300m at this track, at the bell was 4th-5.07 beaten 11 m by Purple Moon (2:52.50) on June 23 at $26. Not keen.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 23/06/2026 | 98 | NR up to 54 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 2:00.7 | 8 |
| 11.7L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 21.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 17/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 240.5L | $7.50 |
| 7/9 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 56 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 28.3L | $18.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/02/2026 | 164 | 3yo 2 WINsAlso eligible NR54 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 38.4L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 34L | $0.00 | |
| 9/12 | 13/09/2025 | 10 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 2:00.8 | 3 |
| 58.7L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/09/2025 | - | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 2:04.8 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $4.40 |