Menangle Race 2 - Bestinbeds.com.au Pace
NYMBAL NZ (7) won in what was his first run at this track two runs back as the hot favourite when leading all of the way over 1609m, then last start fought on well to finish second of eight over 1720m at Penrith. Racing well and looks well placed to return to winning form. SPRINGFIELD AFFAIR (10) made the most of the inside draw to score as the favourite over 1609m at Newcastle last start after leading at the bell. Has drawn a tough draw here but with luck in the running can finish in the money. OUR SUNSET DELIGHT (6) is the next elect off a last-start win by 2 metres at this track over 1609m after racing third in the running at the bell. Worth considering. BETTORLIGHTEM UP (11) is the next elect off a last-start win by 11 metres at this track over 2300m leading early and then trailing the leader. Back in winning form is worth including in exotic bets.

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
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Last start 8th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 35 m by I Got Chills (1:50.20) in 4yo+ LR on August 22 at $41. Two runs back 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 1.5 m by Cool Night (1:51.70) in 4yo+ on August 15 at $21. Might find this a bit tough.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | NMT1W/20K Stakes | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:50.2 | 1 |
| 33.2L | $41.00 |
| 3/10 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | NMT1W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:51.7 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $21.00 |
| 2/9 | 08/08/2026 | 15 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 24/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.9 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.2 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $9.50 |
| 4/10 | 11/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.2 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $10.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 17.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Kerryann Morris | 0 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Stanley
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Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 2nd (Fr4) over 2125m after showing early speed at Penrith, beaten a nose by Playa Blanca (2:32.40) on November 6 at $2.60. Maybe later.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 05/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:51.9 | 10 |
| 3.4L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | M N Bigeni | 1:51.1 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $23.00 |
| 1/9 | 09/06/2026 | 42 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:51.6 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $9.50 |
| 4/4 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | M N Bigeni | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 28/04/2026 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $3.20 |
| 8/10 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:51.6 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 11/04/2026 | 15 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.3 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $19.00 |

Driver: Jett Turnbull
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Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track was 6th-10.81 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Wicked Wizard (1:51.70) on August 22 at $11. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1730m at Bathurst was 4th-6.4 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Alfnalma (2:01.70) on August 19 at $26. Will make his presence felt.
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 | 22/08/2026 | 3 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:51.7 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 19/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 12/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 66 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | R | Blake Medlyn | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 05/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Paula Sapio | 1:54.1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $16.00 |
| 7/10 | 29/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | Mat Rue | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 22/07/2026 | 28 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Blake Medlyn | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Mat Rue | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Mat Rue | 0 |
| 33.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mat Rue
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Two back was well beaten into seventh after being driven well back, behind Alfnalma at Bathurst over 1730m on August 19 at $21. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.1 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Wicked Wizard at this track over 1609m on August 22 at $6. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 22/08/2026 | 3 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Mat Rue | 1:51.7 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $6.00 |
| 7/10 | 19/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Mat Rue | 1:53.2 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $21.00 |
| 1/9 | 12/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | R | Blake Medlyn | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $1.90 |
| 4/9 | 05/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Blake Medlyn | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $3.30 |
| 1/10 | 22/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 67 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Blake Medlyn | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $1.70 |
| 2/9 | 08/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Blake Medlyn | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.90 |
| 2/7 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Mat Rue | 0 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Mat Rue | 0 |
| 15.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
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Last start won by 2 m (Fr3) at this track (1:49.80) beating Van Basten in on August 18 at $2.80 at the bell was 3rd-5.13. Great chance to make it two in a row.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 18/08/2026 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:49.8 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $2.80 |
| 4/7 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | Band 4 NR 60 | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jason Grimson | 1:53.6 | 7 |
| 11.7L | $2.40 |
| 2/9 | 01/08/2026 | 11 | Band 4 NR 60 | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jason Grimson | 1:52.7 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.10 |
| 6/7 | 21/07/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 99 | $10,620.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 21.6L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 99 | $10,620.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $4.60 |
| 7/7 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 99 | $10,620.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $2.40 |
| 3/8 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Shane Graham | 0 |
| 78.8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 25/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | A C Frisby | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
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Beaten favourite last start when second at Penrith on August 13. Scored the start prior at this track on August 1. Capable of playing a major role.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 13/08/2026 | 12 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 8.7L | $1.18 |
| 1/7 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | NMT3Ws/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Robert Morris | 1:54.3 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.15 |
| 4/11 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:54.1 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $34.00 |
| 7/12 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | 3YO | $26,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:52.0 | 2 |
| 10.2L | $4.33 |
| 1/11 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.80 |
| 1/10 | 20/06/2026 | 50 | No NR | $52,000.00 | Redcliffe | 2280m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $10.00 |

Driver: Blake Fitzpatrick
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 8 m by Magic Joe (1:52.30) in 4yo+ on August 15 at $61. Two runs back 7th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th-13.76 beaten 10 m by Captain Bart (1:52.30) on August 1 at $12. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | NMT1W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:52.3 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $61.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:52.3 | 1 |
| 10.7L | $12.00 |
| 6/10 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:51.0 | 1 |
| 13.2L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:52.6 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:52.2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $9.50 |
| 8/10 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:50.3 | 2 |
| 18.5L | $26.00 |
| 2/4 | 27/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 30/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 12.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bailey McDonough
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Comments
Last start won by a head when quickly away, (Fr3) held up early, at this track (1:52.60) beating Promising in on August 22 at $8 at the bell was 3rd-2.86. Recent form reads very well.
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 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:52.6 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |
| 7/10 | 15/08/2026 | 11 | NMT1W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:50.5 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $71.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:50.5 | 6 |
| 7.2L | $2.20 |
| 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 |
| 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: Seaton Grima
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Last start posted a big 6 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Newcastle (1:52.20) beating Happy Too Ya in on August 21 at $1.75 at the bell was leading 2.87. Expected to be in the finish again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.2 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $1.75 |
| 7/7 | 07/08/2026 | 5 | NMWL6M (NR 80) | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 24.6L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 02/08/2026 | 8 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Hannah Lewis | 1:54.7 | 6 |
| 10.1L | $10.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/07/2026 | 9 | NR 60 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:54.5 | 7 |
| 20.2L | $71.00 |
| 2/8 | 16/07/2026 | 5 | NR up to 75 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:00.8 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $23.00 |
| 4/9 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | Lochie Cook | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/4 | 08/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Mark Phillips | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 12/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | R S Shepherd | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Grimson
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Last start tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 11 m when quickly away, (Fr5) at this track (2:43.20) beating Vincenzo in 4yo+ on August 22 at $6 at the bell was 2nd-3.95. Can retain the good form.
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 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jason Grimson | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 11.7L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 15/08/2026 | 21 | NMT1W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:51.7 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $7.50 |
| 6/9 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:52.2 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/10 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jye Coney | 1:52.7 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $3.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/07/2026 | 21 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Isobel Ross | 1:53.4 | 5 |
| 14.7L | $21.00 |
| 1/10 | 13/06/2026 | 11 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jason Grimson | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $1.28 |
| 5/7 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ashleigh Delosa | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ashleigh Delosa | 0 |
| 23.7L | $0.00 |