Menangle Race 4 - Ule Hoof Oil Pace
KRUSTY KRUNCH (2) came from this barrier when she won at this circuit and distance last month and looks close to another success after after drawing wider when she missed narrowly last week. Should enjoy an economical run from this draw so can return to the winners' list. DOWN WARD DOG (3) has been coming from wide or second line draws but enjoyed a better barrier last week and finished second. Should receive a nice run from another favourable starting position. Contender. HYKEEPMEPOSTED (1) draws much better than last start and was runner-up from this barrier here three back. JETASI NZ (4) may be close to a win after two successive placings away from the city.

Driver: Blake Hughes
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track was 9th-18.87 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Shoreline Dream (1:52.60) in 3yo+ on July 21 at $21. At the previous start 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 4th-7.73 beaten 17 m by D J Rock (1:54.50) in 3yo+ on July 14 at $7.50. Expecting a much better run this time.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:52.6 | 8 |
| 14.6L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 17.9L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 07/07/2026 | 7 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:56.7 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
| 4/10 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $4.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 20.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: KerryAnn Morris
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth after being driven well back, behind Explosive Bronski at this track over 1609m in a 3yo+ on July 7 at $9. Then a handy effort when a close second after a quick start, behind Melfield Soryt at this track over 1609m in a M on July 21 at $2.40. Winning claims.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 21/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:54.5 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.40 |
| 6/9 | 07/07/2026 | 7 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:53.6 | 9 |
| 14.2L | $9.00 |
| 6/9 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jye Coney | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $2.80 |
| 1/9 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $11.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/06/2026 | 17 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $9.50 |
| 6/12 | 30/05/2026 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 28.8L | $126.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh after being driven well back, behind D J Rock at this track over 1609m in a 3yo+ on July 14 at $7. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Shoreline Dream at this track over 1609m in a 3yo+ on July 21 at $6. With even luck is a winning chance.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.6 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $6.00 |
| 7/10 | 14/07/2026 | 12 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.5 | 8 |
| 20.5L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 02/07/2026 | 28 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 25.9L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 04/06/2026 | 21 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jai Meikle | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 17.0L | $8.50 |
| 8/8 | 14/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.7 | 1 |
| 18.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/10 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $21.00 |
| 9/10 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J P McCarthy | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 1.5 m third behind Bev The Goat at Penrith over 1720m M last start. Before that was beaten 3 metres third at Newcastle over 1609m in on July 3. Great chance to find an overdue win.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 09/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $7.50 |
| 3/9 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Klayton Bigeni | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $4.60 |
| 7/9 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:54.3 | 7 |
| 28.6L | $4.40 |
| 6/8 | 12/06/2026 | 50 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:53.9 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 23/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/04/2026 | 10 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:55.2 | 8 |
| 27.5L | $2.40 |
| 5/7 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | M N Bigeni | 0 |
| 47.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track was 10th-22.91 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Melfield Soryt (1:54.50) in M on July 21 at $34. Before that 6th (Fr2) over 1720m at Penrith beaten 24 m by Davolas Legacy (2:03.70) on July 16 at $14. Would prefer to see a return to form before recommending.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 21/07/2026 | 5 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Sebastian Piltz | 1:54.5 | 9 |
| 16.7L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 24.9L | $14.00 |
| 9/10 | 02/07/2026 | 154 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Sebastian Piltz | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 32.2L | $31.00 |
| 3/9 | 24/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Sebastian Piltz | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 17/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Sebastian Piltz | 0 |
| 40.8L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 51 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $8.50 |
| 10/10 | 22/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Stephanie Morris | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 19.3L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 13/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:52.5 | 4 |
| 19.9L | $11.00 |

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh after showing early speed, behind Explosive Bronski at this track over 1609m in a 3yo+ on July 7 at $8. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Shoreline Dream at this track over 1609m in a 3yo+ on July 21 at $15. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 21/07/2026 | 14 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 1:52.6 | 6 |
| 13.6L | $15.00 |
| 7/9 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.6 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $8.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.3 | 9 |
| 19.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 16/06/2026 | 36 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $2.50 |
| 1/9 | 10/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Vaughan Duncan | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 11/05/2026 | 57 | NR 40 to 44 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B P Portelli | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 29/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B P Portelli | 0 |
| 22.2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 15/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Dean Cernovskis | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 67.1L | $18.00 |

Driver: Brad Abbott
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track was 5th-11.15 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Shoreline Dream (1:52.60) in 3yo+ on July 21 at $12. Two runs back won by a head when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at this track (1:54.90) beating Helens Boy in 3yo+ on July 14 at $2.50 at the bell was 9th-17.5. Will find this tough.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.6 | 7 |
| 14.2L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | 0LTW Also eligible NR 47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.9 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $2.50 |
| 3/9 | 07/07/2026 | 8 | 0LTW Also eligible NR 47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.1 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 7/10 | 29/06/2026 | 13 | NR up to 49 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Abbott | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 15.7L | $23.00 |
| 10/10 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:54.5 | 7 |
| 9.4L | $31.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jason Grimson | 1:52.1 | 4 |
| 24.6L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Brad Abbott | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 29/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he 10th (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early speed and racing wide at Penrith beaten 45 m by Miss Blue Stork (2:04.40) on May 7 at $4. Strong prospects.
Last Starts 78 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 07/05/2026 | 9 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 42.9L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/04/2026 | 12 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.3 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $7.50 |
| 9/10 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 24.4L | $9.50 |
| 3/10 | 09/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 10.2L | $11.00 |
| 7/10 | 26/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | J B Meikle | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 9.7L | $15.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 57 | $12,240.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 22.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | K J Pizzuto | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 02/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | N Jack | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grace Panella
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 1609m 3yo+ on July 7. Last time out was well back in the run when 8th (Fr10) over 1609m after being wide early at this track was 8th-16.15 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Shoreline Dream (1:52.60) in 3yo+ on July 21 at $8.50. Should be there at the business end.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:52.6 | 10 |
| 16.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/10 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:54.5 | 10 |
| 11.1L | $7.00 |
| 1/9 | 07/07/2026 | 7 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:53.8 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $9.50 |
| 5/9 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Racing in great heart. Last start posted a big 3 m win (Fr2) at this track (1:53.10) beating Hesaa Lister in 3yo+ on July 21 at $3.20 at the bell was 3rd-9.1. Forward performance expected.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | 0LTW Also eligible NR 47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Kerryann Morris | 1:53.1 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $3.20 |
| 5/10 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | 0LTW Also eligible NR 47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:54.9 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/07/2026 | 7 | 0LTW Also eligible NR 47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:56.1 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 3/10 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:56.7 | 9 |
| 2.9L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $14.00 |
| 8/10 | 16/06/2026 | 8 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:54.3 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $51.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | R P Morris | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 10/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | K A Morris | 0 |
| 12.4L | $0.00 |