Menangle Race 8 - Stronghold Facility Services Pace
CAPTAIN GROOVE (4) saluted two starts ago at this track but didn't measure up at his latest appearance over 1730m at Bathurst, beaten 5 metres into fourth after being close to the pace throughout. Leading hope if things go his way. NUGGET ROGERS (6) continued his impressive run of recent efforts last start when runner-up over 1609m at this track, beaten 1.75 metres. Big chance in this comparable race. D J ROCK NZ (1) is the next elect off a last-start win by 6 metres at Newcastle over 1609m. BALTUSROL (8) is better than his last-start tenth over 1720m at Penrith. Worth including in exotic bets.

Driver: Jake Bigeni
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Comments
Six-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Newcastle and this track both over 1609m. Last start posted a big 6 m win when driven back in the field, (Fr4) held up early, at Newcastle (1:54.40) beating Rumour Stride in on July 24 at $3 at the bell was 4th-4.92. Sure to be there at the business end.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 24/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:54.4 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $3.00 |
| 1/10 | 14/07/2026 | 11 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 11.1L | $6.00 |
| 6/9 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jake Bigeni | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $2.80 |
| 7/10 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:56.3 | 7 |
| 12.7L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:55.5 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 27/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B P Portelli | 0 |
| 14.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 22/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Jake Bigeni | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
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Comments
Last start failed to finish when he ran at Newcastle on July 24 over 1609m. Two runs back 6th (Sr1) over 1720m at Penrith, beaten 21 m by Lochinvar Jag (2:02.60) on July 23 at $21. Prefer to see him perform well before recommending.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 29/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 | |
| 99/10 | 24/07/2026 | 1 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jai Meikle | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 0.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 23/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 63 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jai Meikle | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 21.2L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/07/2026 | 109 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.2 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $9.50 |
| 7/9 | 24/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Lochie Painting | 0 |
| 20.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | E M Adams | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 51.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 20/03/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 15.7L | $19.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | NR 57 to 66 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 29.1L | $71.00 |
| 2/4 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cooper Griffiths
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Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 8th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th-11.07 beaten 14 m by Vincenzo (1:51.90) on July 28 at $16. Before that 9th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track was 4th-8.2 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Jaxon Beach (1:51.80) on July 18 at $18. This looks a far sterner task.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 28/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:51.9 | 4 |
| 14.4L | $16.00 |
| 9/10 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Declan Murphy | 1:51.8 | 4 |
| 15.6L | $18.00 |
| 4/10 | 11/07/2026 | 4 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Declan Murphy | 1:52.7 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $21.00 |
| 8/9 | 07/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:53.8 | 9 |
| 11.2L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 1:51.8 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $2.90 |
| 5/9 | 23/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:53.0 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $12.00 |
| 1/3 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Stephanie Morris | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jai Meikle
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Comments
Beaten favourite last start when fourth at Bathurst on July 29. Proved too good the start before at this track on July 21. Big chance to find the winners' list.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 29/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/9 | 21/07/2026 | 12 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:52.7 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.70 |
| 3/8 | 15/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 09/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Kirra Langelaar | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $8.50 |
| 7/10 | 03/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:52.7 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 19/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/4 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jim Douglass
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Comments
Was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track was 9th-15.95 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Ya Racin Arlo (1:53.00) on July 28 at $23. Before that was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track was 4th-8.28 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Captain Groove (1:52.70) on July 21 at $15. Wait until the form picks up.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:53.0 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $23.00 |
| 4/9 | 21/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:52.7 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/07/2026 | 46 | NR up to 65 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:52.4 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $17.00 |
| 8/12 | 22/05/2026 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Hayden Barnes | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 15.1L | $81.00 |
| 5/12 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:53.5 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 3/4 | 27/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Charli Masotti | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 14/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
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Comments
Beaten favourite last start when second at this track on July 28. Proved too good the start prior at Melton on July 15. Capable of playing a major role.
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 | 28/07/2026 | 13 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.0 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.30 |
| 1/9 | 15/07/2026 | 8 | NR 55 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $4.33 |
| 2/7 | 07/07/2026 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 26/06/2026 | 9 | NR 57 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.60 |
| 6/11 | 17/06/2026 | 15 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:53.6 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 67 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W | Leigh Sutton | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 16/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
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Comments
Last start 8th (Sr1) over 2138m at Albion Park beaten 16 m by All Over It (2:29.90) in 3yo on July 10 at $6.50. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr7) over 2138m at Albion Park beaten 15 m by Nymbal (2:32.30) in 3yo on June 27 at $101. Certainly up to this and he is a strong winning chance.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 10/07/2026 | 13 | No NR | $11,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 16.7L | $6.50 |
| 7/11 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:54.6 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 20/06/2026 | 21 | No NR | $52,000.00 | Redcliffe | 2280m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 18.3L | $19.00 |
| 5/12 | 30/05/2026 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Alex Ashwood | 1:53.0 | 1 |
| 18.7L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/05/2026 | 27 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Alex Ashwood | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $26.00 |
| 1/2 | 17/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Good | Wayne Hill | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 69 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $1.55 |
| 2/9 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Allan Mcdonough | 0 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mason Bigeni
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Comments
Last start 10th (Sr1) over 1720m at Penrith, well beaten by Toolijooa Beach (2:02.30) on July 23 at $6. At his previous start 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track was 5th-9.29 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Lets Turn It On (1:52.60) on July 11 at $17. Finds the right race this time.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 23/07/2026 | 12 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 267.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/3 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | C R Judd | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 11/07/2026 | 11 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.6 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/4 | 04/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Mason Bigeni | 0 |
| 17.3L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 30/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jye Coney | 1:52.9 | 7 |
| 56.7L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 16/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:51.1 | 9 |
| 9.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:52.0 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $18.00 |
| 9/10 | 26/05/2026 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | M N Bigeni | 1:52.6 | 8 |
| 13.0L | $18.00 |

Driver: Zara Fitzpatrick
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track was 2nd-2.01 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Vincenzo (1:51.90) on July 28 at $18. At the start before 7th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-7.77 beaten 12 m by Jaxon Beach (1:51.80) on July 18 at $51. Rates highly on best form and can bounce back.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 28/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:51.9 | 5 |
| 9.2L | $18.00 |
| 7/10 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:51.8 | 8 |
| 12.3L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:52.7 | 7 |
| 10.9L | $17.00 |
| 3/10 | 27/06/2026 | 4 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:51.2 | 6 |
| 20.1L | $19.00 |
| 10/10 | 23/06/2026 | 12 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:51.9 | 2 |
| 22.9L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 11/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 9.8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 30/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 5.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jorja Daskalovski
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Comments
Didn't do much last start, was well back in the run when 5th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th-11.97 beaten 5 m by Ya Racin Arlo (1:53.00) on July 28 at $10. Before that was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 8th-15.4 beaten 10 m by Jaxon Beach (1:51.80) on July 18 at $7. Not on current 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 | 28/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:53.0 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:51.8 | 6 |
| 10.9L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 11/07/2026 | 4 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.3 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $4.80 |
| 6/9 | 07/07/2026 | 11 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:52.0 | 3 |
| 8.2L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $2.25 |
| 7/9 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:54.8 | 4 |
| 19.9L | $71.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 14.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 07/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1646m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 0.7L | $0.00 |