Menangle Race 5 - Happy 50th Dean Garriock Pace
SAO PAULO SIMBA (7) is making terrific progress this campaign and made it three wins in a row at this circuit when scoring by 9m a fortnight ago. Up in distance and draws wider but he is going well enough to overcome both of those challenges. SINALOA (5) did a good job to come from wide on the back row for fifth to flying mare Captains Mistress in the G1 Rising Sun in Brisbane last start. Led for a second-up win here prior. Race fit now and could threaten. PICCADILLY PETE NZ (2) came from a wider barrier for third at Listed level last week. Placed the only time he attempted this longer distance and should get every chance from a low draw. PERFECT STRIDE NZ (8) rises in grade and draws wider but is back in winning form as is SOUTH SEAS ROCK NZ (6) who could be worth a spot in the exotics.

Driver: Harrison Ross
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Comments
Last start 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track was 9th-17.7 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Glitter Aint Gold (1:50.00) in LR on July 11 at $13. Two runs back 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. Draws well but this may test him.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Harrison Ross | 1:50.0 | 5 |
| 15.9L | $13.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Zara Fitzpatrick
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Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr7) over 1609m at this track was 8th-16.68 at the bell, beaten 4 m by Glitter Aint Gold (1:50.00) in LR on July 11 at $8.50. Working towards a win and gets his chance from a low draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:50.0 | 7 |
| 4.2L | $8.50 |
| 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 |
| 5/8 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 4.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Darren Binskin
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track was 7th-14.48 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Glitter Aint Gold (1:50.00) in LR on July 11 at $51. Two runs back 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. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Darren Binskin | 1:50.0 | 6 |
| 8.7L | $51.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Gavin Fitzpatrick
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Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1609m at Newcastle was 4th-9.26 at the bell, beaten 2 m by South Seas Rock (1:53.00) on July 10 at $6. At the run before 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 11 m by Huta (1:52.40) on July 4 at $23. Maybe a place.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 10/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:53.0 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:52.4 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $23.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:50.1 | 7 |
| 8.4L | $51.00 |
| 10/10 | 13/06/2026 | 21 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:52.8 | 9 |
| 24.9L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:49.7 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:53.3 | 9 |
| 8.9L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Fitzpatrick
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Comments
Good at Group 1 level last start when 5th (Sr5) over 2138m at Albion Park beaten 17 m by Captains Mistress (2:26.50) on July 4 at $151. Showed ability the outing before when he posted a big 3.5 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr1) at this track (1:50.10) beating Huta in on June 20 at $2.80 at the bell was leading 5.41. Drops in grade and looks a threat.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | 3&4YO | $300,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:50.3 | 5 |
| 17.9L | $151.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:50.1 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $2.80 |
| 3/10 | 06/06/2026 | 63 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:50.9 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $4.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 11.7L | $0.00 | |
| 6/12 | 04/04/2026 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 27/03/2026 | 20 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:54.0 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $250,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:49.8 | 10 |
| 8.3L | $151.00 |

Driver: Seaton Grima
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Comments
Last start won by a head as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr6) at Newcastle (1:53.00) beating Michaywey in on July 10 at $1.90 at the bell was leading 3.99. Back in the winners' list and is worth including.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 10/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:53.0 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $1.90 |
| 2/10 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:52.4 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $5.50 |
| 8/10 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:53.4 | 9 |
| 30.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:52.8 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $7.00 |
| 3/10 | 06/06/2026 | 28 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:52.7 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 09/05/2026 | 21 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 30.6L | $26.00 |
| 2/3 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jye Coney | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Geary
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Comments
Comes here in the right form. Won by 8 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at this track (1:51.30) beating Ripp in on July 4 at $2.60. Two runs back won by 1.75 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr9) at this track (1:50.80) beating Hugo Maguire in on June 20 at $2 at the bell was leading 3.34. Can add to the winning streak.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:51.3 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $2.60 |
| 1/10 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:50.8 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $2.00 |
| 1/10 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:50.9 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $5.50 |
| 9/10 | 23/05/2026 | 182 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:54.6 | 9 |
| 29.2L | $2.70 |
| 2/5 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 06/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 | |
| 7/12 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:52.8 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/12 | 15/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $8.50 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
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Comments
Last start won by 1.4 m (Fr6) at this track (1:50.60) beating Dessie Gee in on July 11 at $7.50 at the bell was 6th-9.46. Draws wide but is a chance to make it two in a row.
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 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:50.6 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $7.50 |
| 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 | |
| 1/5 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ashleigh Delosa | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth after being driven well back, behind Glitter Aint Gold at this track over 2300m in a LR on June 27 at $10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing third behind Perfect Stride at this track over 1609m on July 11 at $2.40. Draws wide but is an exotic hope with even luck.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jye Coney | 1:50.6 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $2.40 |
| 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 |
| 1/5 | 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 |