Menangle Race 8 - Sydney Freezers Pace
NOVANTA RISING (5) turned in a much better run at his latest appearance when runner-up over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, beaten 1.75 metres. His recent form is good enough to win a race of this calibre. LAYDEN (9) was in the money two runs ago then was about the mark again last time over 1609m at this track, finishing 4.5 metres from the winner in third. Interesting to see what unfolds from this wide draw. Good enough to win a race of this calibre. GUILTY PARTY (4) is on the radar after his last-start sixth over 1730m at Bathurst six days ago. HES A MEISTER NZ (6) is worth some thought after his last-start fourth over 1720m at Penrith on June 25. Include in combinations.

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 8th (Sr1) over 1609m at Newcastle beaten 19 m by Nick Of Time (1:53.70) on July 31 at $26. Before that 8th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 23 m by Captain Groove (1:52.70) on July 21 at $51. Not keen.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 31/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 19.8L | $26.00 |
| 8/9 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:52.7 | 3 |
| 23.5L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:53.2 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $61.00 |
| 10/10 | 07/07/2026 | 7 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:50.4 | 2 |
| 58.7L | $41.00 |
| 4/9 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jai Meikle | 1:51.8 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $16.00 |
| 10/10 | 23/06/2026 | 14 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:51.0 | 3 |
| 28.4L | $71.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Jack Chapple | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 21/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Jack Chapple | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grace Panella
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track was 10th-22.94 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Erupt Stride (1:52.20) on August 1 at $81. Before that was well back in the run when 8th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track was 7th-17.14 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Ravishing Sloy (1:52.70) on July 21 at $71. Not fancied.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 01/08/2026 | 11 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Darren Binskin | 1:52.2 | 3 |
| 15.4L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Darren Binskin | 1:52.7 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $71.00 |
| 9/10 | 14/07/2026 | 56 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Darren Binskin | 1:52.3 | 7 |
| 20.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Darren Binskin | 1:52.4 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Darren Binskin | 1:51.0 | 6 |
| 18.2L | $18.00 |
| 8/10 | 05/05/2026 | 164 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Darren Binskin | 1:53.8 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Darren Binskin | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Darren Binskin | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jim Douglass
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 22 m by Vincenzo (1:51.90) on July 28 at $10. At his previous start 5th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track was 9th-22.49 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Go Without (1:50.90) on July 14 at $13. Rates highly on best form and can bounce back.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 28/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:51.9 | 1 |
| 22.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/07/2026 | 4 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:50.9 | 3 |
| 18.1L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR 59 to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Kirra Langelaar | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $19.00 |
| 4/9 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Kirra Langelaar | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $14.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $13.00 |
| 3/9 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 13.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 30/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Scott Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr3) over 1730m at Bathurst was 9th-16.42 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Alfnalma (2:03.20) on August 5 at $4.20. Before that, a game effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr4) over 2260m at Bathurst, at the bell was 4th-6.71 beaten a nose by Alta William (2:45.00) on July 29 at $17. Can improve sharply.
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 | 05/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 12.4L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 29/07/2026 | 19 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | Paula Sapio | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Matthew Atkinson | 1:56.0 | 8 |
| 4.9L | $16.00 |
| 9/10 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | David Hewitt | 1:53.2 | 6 |
| 16.8L | $71.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/06/2026 | 6 | NR 65 to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:53.4 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $17.00 |
| 10/10 | 13/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:50.8 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $101.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | K G Allport | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 26/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | K G Allport | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Rattray
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing fifth after being driven well back, behind Jaxon Beach at this track over 1609m on July 18 at $8.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.75 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Lombok at Riverina Paceway over 1740m on July 31 at $2.10. Another bold showing expected.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 31/07/2026 | 13 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.10 |
| 5/10 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Taylah Osmond | 1:51.8 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $8.50 |
| 6/10 | 11/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Taylah Osmond | 1:52.7 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $18.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $23.00 |
| 7/10 | 23/06/2026 | 11 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | James Rattray | 1:51.0 | 4 |
| 24.4L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/06/2026 | 258 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:50.9 | 3 |
| 14.6L | $61.00 |
| 1/4 | 27/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | James Rattray | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 21/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | James Rattray | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cooper Griffiths
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr2) over 1720m at Penrith, beaten 4 m by One For The Rodi (2:04.90) on June 25 at $9. At his previous start 5th (Fr3) over 2125m after showing early speed and racing wide at Penrith, beaten 11 m by Alta Sierra (2:34.90) on June 18 at $8.50. Look for improvement on last start. Can do a lot better in this suitable contest.
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 | 05/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Mason Muscat | 0 |
| 32.6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | W | Chris Geary | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $9.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 11/06/2026 | 19 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $71.00 |
| 9/10 | 23/05/2026 | 4 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:52.3 | 5 |
| 18.5L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:52.4 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:51.0 | 5 |
| 18.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 30/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Turnbull | 0 |
| 6.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 21/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing fifth after showing early speed, behind Vincenzo at this track over 1609m on July 28 at $16. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.75 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind I Got Chills at this track over 1609m on August 4 at $13. Heading the right way and is a leading player.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:51.9 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/07/2026 | 17 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:51.9 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $16.00 |
| 9/10 | 11/07/2026 | 4 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.2 | 10 |
| 8.7L | $21.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Mason Bigeni | 1:52.0 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $16.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:51.2 | 2 |
| 25.4L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:51.4 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $61.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jye Coney | 0 |
| 21.8L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | M N Bigeni | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 5th (Fr7) over 2600m at Addington, beaten 25 m by Burnham Girl (3:16.70) in 3yo+ on October 24 at $8.30. This run will do him the world of good.
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 | 05/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Bailey Mcdonough | 0 |
| 12.9L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 29/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Sofia Arvidsson | 0 |
| 21.7L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 07/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Sofia Arvidsson | 1:52.9 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $12.00 |
| 2/6 | 31/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Sofia Arvidsson | 1:52.5 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
| 10/10 | 21/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | S M Arvidsson | 1:51.9 | 8 |
| 13.5L | $34.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:52.6 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/10 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:51.3 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $6.50 |
| 8/8 | 21/02/2026 | 54 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:50.0 | 7 |
| 17.4L | $21.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Alta Sierra at Penrith over 2125m on June 18 at $5. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind I Got Chills at this track over 1609m on August 4 at $7.50. Leading contender.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 04/08/2026 | 47 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:51.9 | 8 |
| 4.4L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 22/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 18/06/2026 | 5 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $5.00 |
| 9/10 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:50.8 | 10 |
| 12.4L | $23.00 |
| 10/10 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.1 | 6 |
| 17.8L | $3.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:51.4 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $10.00 |
| 8/10 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:53.3 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/5 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Kylie Sugars | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylah Osmond
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 1730m after showing early speed and racing wide at Bathurst was 8th-15.72 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Alfnalma (2:03.20) on August 5 at $15. Each-way chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 05/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:54.6 | 6 |
| 15.7L | $15.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/07/2026 | 19 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | Scott Hewitt | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:56.0 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $4.20 |
| 5/10 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:53.2 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $81.00 |
| 4/9 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:52.3 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/06/2026 | 11 | NR 65 to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $19.00 |
| 1/4 | 26/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Scott Hewitt | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 19/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Scott Hewitt | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |