Menangle Race 1 - Garrards Horse And Hound Pace
BETTERTHANCASH NZ (2) has been racing well from wider barriers, finishing midfield at Listed level last start to follow a series of top-four results. Looks nicely placed and should get his chance from the low draw. BETTER ECLIPSE (9) has been solid in finishing midfield from similar barriers in his last two outings. Building in fitness and his accomplishments at this circuit and distance include a Chariots of Fire win and a Miracle Mile placing so he would measure right up if anywhere near his best. ALTA WILLIAM (4) made it back-to-back placings when beating BETTER ECLIPSE home last week and he draws closer to the pegs. MAC BON (3) hinted at a return to form last week when he worked to the front from the outside barrier before boxing on. Owns a good record at this shorter distance and is better served by this barrier. PERFECT STRIDE NZ (6) has claims off a close second from a wider barrier.

Driver: Rickie Alchin
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Newcastle over 1609m on June 19. Last start 4th (Fr10) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 2nd-1.3 beaten 2.5 m by Withdistinction (1:51.20) in 4-020yo+ on June 27 at $5. Can be competitive from the ace draw.
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 | 27/06/2026 | 4 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:51.2 | 10 |
| 2.6L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 23/06/2026 | 4 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:51.0 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $7.50 |
| 1/9 | 19/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $9.50 |
| 2/10 | 13/06/2026 | 4 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:50.8 | 7 |
| 4.4L | $10.00 |
| 5/10 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:49.4 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:51.2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/4 | 29/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | Oliver Arentz | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 30/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Oliver Arentz | 0 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr5) over 2300m at this track, at the bell was 9th-14.61 beaten 10 m by Glitter Aint Gold (2:42.10) in LR on June 27 at $10. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 6th-15.06 beaten 5.5 m by Sinaloa (1:50.10) on June 20 at $9.50. Rates highly. Drops in grade and better drawn so is a leading chance.
Last Starts 13 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 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:53.4 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:50.1 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $9.50 |
| 4/10 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:52.7 | 10 |
| 4.4L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:49.1 | 6 |
| 12.6L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.3 | 10 |
| 23.6L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:50.8 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/5 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jett Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr10) over 2300m after showing early speed at this track beaten 6 m by Haveyoucheckedin (2:44.30) on July 4 at $7.50. Before that, 4th (Fr2) over 2300m at this track, at the bell was 6th-12.34 beaten 15 m by Louie Lou I (2:44.10) in 4-020yo+ on June 20 at $6. Better drawn and building in fitness.
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 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.0 | 10 |
| 6.1L | $7.50 |
| 4/9 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 15.9L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:50.3 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $13.00 |
| 9/10 | 06/06/2026 | 175 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:52.4 | 4 |
| 13.4L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 17.9L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 22L | $0.00 | |
| 5/12 | 13/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:53.6 | 5 |
| 10.9L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 05/12/2025 | 48 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $1.75 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Good run when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Baxter Red at Bathurst over 1730m on June 17 at $2. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Huta at this track over 1609m on July 4 at $26. Among the top chances.
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 | 04/07/2026 | 17 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:52.4 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/06/2026 | 11 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | M N Bigeni | 1:53.4 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $2.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:52.7 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $8.50 |
| 8/10 | 23/05/2026 | 10 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:49.1 | 4 |
| 19.5L | $81.00 |
| 1/10 | 13/05/2026 | 11 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:53.3 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $1.85 |
| 3/10 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:50.8 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/5 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 7.6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 13/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 7.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lleyton Green
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th-12.41 beaten 6 m by Classic Mission (1:51.50) on June 27 at $10. At his previous start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr8) over 2300m at this track was 9th-17.55 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Im The Falcon (2:41.20) on June 13 at $21. Can play a role.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:51.5 | 9 |
| 6.9L | $10.00 |
| 8/10 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:52.8 | 8 |
| 12.5L | $21.00 |
| 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 |
| 1/5 | 28/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | M G Harding | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 m by Huta (1:52.40) on July 4 at $9. Before that, a game effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 8th-12.55 beaten a nose by Classic Mission (1:51.50) on June 27 at $4.20. Deserves another chance.
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 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:52.4 | 9 |
| 12.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/9 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:51.5 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $4.20 |
| 4/9 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:50.1 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $9.00 |
| 5/9 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:52.1 | 4 |
| 5.7L | $101.00 |
| 7/10 | 06/06/2026 | 18 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:52.7 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $21.00 |
| 3/3 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ashleigh Delosa | 0 |
| 7.6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 19/05/2026 | 53 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:52.4 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ashleigh Delosa | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when a close third after a quick start, behind Withdistinction at this track over 1609m in a 4-020yo+ on June 27 at $4.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.75 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Haveyoucheckedin at this track over 2300m on July 4 at $8.50. The recent consistency deserves respect.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jason Hewitt | 1:55.0 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jason Hewitt | 1:51.2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $4.80 |
| 5/9 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jason Hewitt | 1:54.8 | 5 |
| 16.6L | $9.00 |
| 3/10 | 06/06/2026 | 10 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:52.4 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 27/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/10 | 20/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $4.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J T Hewitt | 0 |
| 9.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Bernie Hewitt | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Geary
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 5th-8.68 beaten 5.5 m by Haveyoucheckedin (1:51.30) on June 27 at $4.80. Two runs back 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track was 3rd-6.82 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Sao Paulo Simba (1:50.80) on June 20 at $8.50. Wider draw makes this tough.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:51.3 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $4.80 |
| 4/10 | 20/06/2026 | 11 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:50.8 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/10 | 09/06/2026 | 14 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:49.4 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/05/2026 | 7 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:51.0 | 6 |
| 12.6L | $2.30 |
| 1/10 | 19/05/2026 | 25 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:52.4 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.30 |
| 4/5 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 8.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/11 | 24/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Damian Wilson | 1:53.4 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | L E Wilson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr10) over 1609m after being wide early at this track beaten 11 m by Huta (1:52.40) on July 4 at $7.50. The run before was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr10) over 2300m at this track, at the bell was 9th-14.61 beaten 10 m by Glitter Aint Gold (2:42.10) in LR on June 27 at $19. Working his way towards his best form.
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 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.4 | 10 |
| 11.1L | $7.50 |
| 5/10 | 27/06/2026 | 15 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:53.4 | 10 |
| 10.4L | $19.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/06/2026 | 6 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:51.9 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.95 |
| 8/8 | 06/06/2026 | 82 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:50.1 | 8 |
| 21.5L | $101.00 |
| 2/6 | 27/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 16/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1684m | Neutral | Gary Hall Jnr | 1:52.7 | 1 |
| 10.7L | $10.00 |
| 7/12 | 02/03/2026 | 10 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Pinjarra | 2692m | Neutral | Gary Hall Jnr | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 18.5L | $14.00 |
| 1/2 | 23/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |