Menangle Race 5 - Club Menangle Vic Frost Ffa (L)
Siding with Victorian visitor SMOKEN ACE NZ (3) first up. He put together a string of wins last time in including the Listed Popular Alm at Kilmore. Gets a good draw and has recorded a win and a placing in two tries at the mile. Proven fresh and should be ready to go off a nice trial. HUTA NZ (11) put the writing on the wall when runner-up two back before delivering last week, leading to score by 4m at this circuit and distance. Draws wider but could go on with it now that he has broken through. RIPP (10) continued his consistent form when he raced parked from this barrier but stuck on for second last week. Reliable and could return to the winners' list. GLITTER AINT GOLD (1) came from wider to place last week and won two of his previous three outings here, one at Listed level. Prefer him over further but should get every chance from the ace draw.

Driver: Jett Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort when 3rd (Fr7) over 1609m after racing wide at this track, beaten 9 m by Sao Paulo Simba (1:51.30) on July 4 at $10. Two runs back won by 7 m (Fr3) at this track (2:42.10) beating Ripp in LR on June 27 at $9 at the bell was 4th-9.36. Winning claims from the inside draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Nathan Turnbull | 1:51.3 | 7 |
| 9.1L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:53.4 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:49.2 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $19.00 |
| 1/10 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:52.7 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.90 |
| 6/8 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:49.7 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:53.3 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $2.20 |
| 3/8 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Turnbull | 0 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jett Turnbull | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Geary
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track beaten 9 m by Sao Paulo Simba (1:51.30) on July 4 at $8.50. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr7) over 2300m after racing wide at this track beaten 35 m by Glitter Aint Gold (2:42.10) in LR on June 27 at $41. Draws well and is among the chances on 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:51.3 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $8.50 |
| 9/10 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:53.4 | 7 |
| 32.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:49.2 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:50.1 | 6 |
| 13.6L | $81.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:49.7 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:49.4 | 8 |
| 13.4L | $61.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | M J Atkinson | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jett Turnbull | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Marshall
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr6) over 1720m after showing early pace at Melton was 3rd-4.4m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 11 m by Fighter Command (1:59.00) on March 21 at $23. Has won when fresh before and from a good draw could make a winning return.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/2 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 21/03/2026 | 8 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:51.4 | 6 |
| 11.6L | $23.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/03/2026 | 6 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Geelong | 2570m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $3.20 |
| 4/7 | 07/03/2026 | 28 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:51.9 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $4.60 |
| 2/2 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kyle Marshall | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:52.6 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $2.50 |
| 1/5 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.6 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $1.45 |
| 1/7 | 17/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Fast | James Herbertson | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 2.7L | $1.70 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Well-beaten 14 days ago at this track over 2300m, and two back 6th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track was 7th-11.65 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Captains Mistress (1:49.10) on May 23 at $61. Not going well enough.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 27/06/2026 | 35 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.4 | 8 |
| 74.5L | $21.00 |
| 1/9 | 17/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:49.1 | 5 |
| 15.7L | $61.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:49.4 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $31.00 |
| 1/10 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $9.50 |
| 7/10 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:49.7 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/04/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:49.8 | 9 |
| 9.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/5 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Harrison Ross
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 1.75 m when driven back in the field, (Fr8) held up early, at this track (2:44.30) beating Chicago Bart in on July 4 at $5.50. Hard to leave out on current form. Winning form deserves some respect.
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 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:55.0 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:51.3 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $7.50 |
| 5/10 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:50.8 | 6 |
| 7.9L | $7.00 |
| 9/10 | 13/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:52.8 | 2 |
| 20.9L | $8.50 |
| 2/6 | 05/06/2026 | 16 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.55 |
| 2/8 | 20/05/2026 | 81 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Blake Medlyn | 1:54.0 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $16.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | T M Robson | 0 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 04/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Good | G A Lew | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Darren Binskin
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a nose (Fr7) at this track (1:51.50) beating Perfect Stride in on June 27 at $4.60 at the bell was 4th-4.62. Capable of going well 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 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:51.5 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $4.60 |
| 5/9 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:50.1 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $9.50 |
| 6/9 | 13/06/2026 | 4 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.1 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $101.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:49.4 | 9 |
| 9.8L | $4.80 |
| 1/9 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:51.2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/05/2026 | 10 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:51.0 | 8 |
| 7.2L | $2.30 |
| 1/5 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Zara Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 12 m by Sao Paulo Simba (1:51.30) on July 4 at $6.50. At the start before was well back in the run when 6th (FT Fr3) over 2613m after being wide early at Redcliffe beaten 23 m by Final Deadline (3:08.80) in G2 on June 20 at $4.80. Each way claims.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:51.3 | 4 |
| 12.4L | $6.50 |
| 6/12 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $106,070.00 | Redcliffe | 2613m | Neutral | Jason Grimson | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 23.6L | $4.80 |
| 2/14 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $32,380.00 | Albion Park | 2647m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/06/2026 | 35 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:50.1 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $126.00 |
| 5/6 | 27/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Matthew Atkinson | 0 |
| 10.4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:49.7 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $81.00 |
| 2/10 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:54.7 | 10 |
| 12.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 4.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Glitter Aint Gold at this track over 2300m in a LR on June 27 at $5. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing second behind Sao Paulo Simba at this track over 1609m on July 4 at $3.70. Continues to race well and has strong claims.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jason Hewitt | 1:51.3 | 8 |
| 8.9L | $3.70 |
| 2/10 | 27/06/2026 | 21 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jason Hewitt | 1:53.4 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jason Hewitt | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 06/06/2026 | 35 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jason Hewitt | 1:50.1 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $31.00 |
| 2/4 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jason Hewitt | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:49.7 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $21.00 |
| 2/10 | 25/04/2026 | 10 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:49.8 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $3.90 |
| 7/9 | 15/04/2026 | 4 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jason Hewitt | 1:53.1 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $1.50 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 4 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at this track (1:52.40) beating South Seas Rock in on July 4 at $1.80. Draws wider but could go on with it.
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 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:52.4 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $1.80 |
| 2/9 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:50.1 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $3.30 |
| 4/10 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:52.8 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:50.1 | 7 |
| 16.2L | $126.00 |
| 9/10 | 23/05/2026 | 98 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:49.1 | 3 |
| 19.6L | $126.00 |
| 2/4 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 6.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | NR up to 105 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | George Lee | 1:54.9 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $2.50 |
| 4/6 | 02/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Emma Turnbull | 0 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |