Menangle Race 9 - Nutrien Equine 4&5yo Trot Nsw Final
SEBASTIANS WAITING (5) overcame a second row draw when making a winning return by close to 8m at Bendigo last week. That was his first outing for more than four months and he has won when second-up before so could progress enough to take this next step. MALIBUU (4) hasn't raced since tackling a hot field of mares in the G1 Macarthur Mile here in May but has been readied with two nice trials. Her best would take her close in this. SAN JUAN MOUNTAIN (2) continues to race well, placing in his last five attempts here. A low draw could see him break through. MAXIMUS MERIDIUS (3) enjoys a class drop after tackling the G3 Yamamoto Mile last start and owns a decent record at this circuit and distance.

Driver: Dean Cernovskis
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 25 m by Watts Up The Hill (1:56.80) on June 16 at $14. Two runs back 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track was 6th-10.54 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Princess Du Fer (1:57.50) on June 2 at $19. Looking elsewhere.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 16/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 53 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | R A Cernovskis | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 26.1L | $14.00 |
| 5/10 | 02/06/2026 | 178 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | R A Cernovskis | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $19.00 |
| 4/6 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | R A Cernovskis | 0 |
| 22.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/2 | 07/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | R A Cernovskis | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
| 7/12 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Dean Cernovskis | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 37.8L | $151.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Dead | Dean Cernovskis | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 33.1L | $4.20 |
| 1/5 | 21/11/2025 | 11 | No NR | $31,160.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Dean Cernovskis | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $4.80 |
| 7/9 | 10/11/2025 | 28 | NR up to 52 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | R A Cernovskis | 2:00.8 | 3 |
| 25.4L | $17.00 |

Driver: John Ogden
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when beaten by 1.2 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Titan Stride at this track over 1609m on June 16 at $2.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.5 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Jungle Eyes at this track over 2300m on June 23 at $2.80. Has a low draw so can continue the consistent form.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 68 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $2.80 |
| 2/10 | 16/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 65 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:56.9 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $2.80 |
| 3/9 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 74 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:54.9 | 4 |
| 17.8L | $3.30 |
| 2/10 | 26/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 68 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 19/05/2026 | 10 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:57.1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
| 5/12 | 09/05/2026 | 11 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | John Ogden | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $41.00 |
| 2/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | John Ogden | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/2 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | John Ogden | 0 |
| 33.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lleyton Green
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 21 m by I Am Hellbound (1:53.90) in G3 on June 20 at $81. Before that, was well back in the run when 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track was 7th-13.09 at the bell, beaten 11 m by I Am Hellbound (1:56.80) on May 16 at $31. Draws to be competitive.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 20/06/2026 | 35 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $81.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/05/2026 | 11 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $31.00 |
| 8/10 | 05/05/2026 | 17 | NR up to 74 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:56.3 | 8 |
| 16.6L | $7.50 |
| 5/9 | 18/04/2026 | 18 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 21.6L | $34.00 |
| 2/10 | 31/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 72 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:55.5 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 17/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 68 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:55.0 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/5 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Lleyton Green | 0 |
| 57.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Lleyton Green | 0 |
| 14.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Zara Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run she 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 35 m by Rockinwithattitude (1:52.10) in G1 M on May 2 at $61. Trialling well and could make a winning return.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 24/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 7.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 17/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 02/05/2026 | 13 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:52.1 | 5 |
| 33.9L | $61.00 |
| 2/5 | 19/04/2026 | 12 | NR up to 85 | $15,000.00 | Canberra | 2170m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 07/04/2026 | 11 | NR up to 68 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jai Meikle | 1:55.5 | 9 |
| 6.4L | $6.50 |
| 4/10 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 13.2L | $14.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/03/2026 | 4 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 123.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/10 | 17/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 68 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 5.4L | $21.00 |

Driver: Chris Svanosio
Stats
Comments
Last start came from midfield and posted a big 7 m win (Sr2) at Bendigo (2:41.80) beating Spirited Gigi in on June 24 at $2.60 at the bell was 3rd-4.25. Fitter and could go on with it.
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 | 133 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $2.60 |
| 1/3 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 | |
| 10/11 | 11/02/2026 | 5 | NR 57 to 66 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:01.3 | 3 |
| 118.0L | $19.00 |
| 8/11 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 8.7L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 28/01/2026 | 11 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2690m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 2:03.1 | 0 |
| 42.2L | $9.00 |
| 8/8 | 17/01/2026 | 9 | NR 63 to 74 | $15,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Fast | Ross Payne | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 90.5L | $21.00 |
| 1/10 | 08/01/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |