Menangle Race 6 - Nutrien Equine Trotters Mbl
CORMORAN STRIKE NZ (6) is racing well this prep having won three of his last four starts, including last time out over 1609m at this track when leading all of the way as the odds-on favourite. Won't find this much harder and can go back-to-back. PESCO POLLO (7) made it two straight wins last start when scoring as the favourite over 1609m at this track after racing outside the leader for most of the trip after having started from the same draw as today. Looks the main danger to the top selection. GANDHI MAIL (8) is an ex Italian trained colt who led all of the way here to score over 2300m two runs back in what was his first start in Australian start. Only finished sixth here last start but had no luck in the running after racing wide early and then racing outside the leader as the $2.25 favourite. Worth another chance. I AM HELLBOUND (10) finished second in a Group 3 event over 2680m at Albion Park last start when leading for most of the trip. Easier here and looks hard to roll.

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track was 6th-15.08 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Lotus Louise (1:57.40) on August 25 at $6. Two runs back broke in score up and was out of position at the start 9th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track well beaten by Cormoran Strike (1:54.50) on August 22 at $61. Form not up to scratch.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 25/08/2026 | 3 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Chris Geary | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $6.00 |
| 9/9 | 22/08/2026 | 4 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 167.1L | $61.00 |
| 3/9 | 18/08/2026 | 3 | NR up to 68 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Chris Geary | 2:00.8 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $19.00 |
| 7/9 | 15/08/2026 | 4 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 26.2L | $61.00 |
| 3/11 | 11/08/2026 | 3 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Chris Geary | 2:00.7 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $4.60 |
| 7/12 | 08/08/2026 | 4 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 2:05.9 | 0 |
| 11.1L | $101.00 |
| 1/10 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 56 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.8 | 10 |
| 11.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/2 | 21/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | T D Williams | 0 |
| 39.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/2 | 19/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | B P Portelli | 0 |
| 89.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
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Comments
Well beaten last start by Cormoran Strike, a rival who he faces again; when 20 metres seventh at this track over 1609m in a race on August 22. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 20.6L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:54.6 | 4 |
| 18.9L | $21.00 |
| 8/12 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 2:05.9 | 0 |
| 12.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | R | Joshua Gallagher | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 13.2L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 9.7L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/07/2026 | 4 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $31.00 |
| 2/6 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Kerryann Morris | 0 |
| 8.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 11/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 16.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Fitzpatrick
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track was 3rd-6.6 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Cormoran Strike (1:54.50) on August 22 at $12. Two runs back ran on from midfield and won by 6 m (20m) at Maryborough (2:47.70) beating Antonov in on August 3 at $8 at the bell was 5th-8.9. Finding a few ahead of him.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 22/08/2026 | 19 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:54.5 | 7 |
| 12.2L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 03/08/2026 | 37 | No NR Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.2 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 19.5L | $9.50 |
| 0/12 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 99.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/11 | 30/05/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 9.7L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/05/2026 | 12 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 19.6L | $26.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 08/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth after showing early speed, behind Pesco Pollo at this track over 1609m on August 15 at $3.90. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.5 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Cormoran Strike at this track over 1609m on August 22 at $3.70. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $3.70 |
| 4/9 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jye Coney | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 18.3L | $3.90 |
| 4/12 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jye Coney | 2:05.9 | 0 |
| 5.4L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 01/08/2026 | 21 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | R | Jye Coney | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $19.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Good | Jye Coney | 1:59.2 | 0 |
| 16.6L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 12.6L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Lochie Painting | 0 |
| 33.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Stanley
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Comments
Last start 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 5.5 m by Pesco Pollo (1:54.60) on August 15 at $10. Two runs back 12th (10m) over 2300m at this track well beaten by Pesco Pollo (3:00.70) on August 8 at $21. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:54.6 | 6 |
| 5.7L | $10.00 |
| 12/12 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 2:05.9 | 0 |
| 268.8L | $21.00 |
| 2/10 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | R | Michael Stanley | 1:59.5 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $26.00 |
| 9/11 | 18/07/2026 | 21 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 17.8L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $26,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $34.00 |
| 7/12 | 20/06/2026 | 21 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Redcliffe | 2613m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 60.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 16/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Pete Mcmullen | 0 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Hewitt
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Comments
Racing in great heart. Last start won by 1.5 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr6) at this track (1:54.50) beating Almighty Fear in on August 22 at $2 at the bell was leading 3.37. Expected to measure up again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:54.5 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $2.00 |
| 3/12 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 2:05.9 | 0 |
| 2.4L | $3.60 |
| 1/10 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | R | Brad Hewitt | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/7 | 11/07/2026 | 11 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Good | Harrison Ross | 1:59.2 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $2.25 |
| 2/9 | 30/06/2026 | 39 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Harrison Ross | 1:57.1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $3.30 |

Driver: Robert Morris
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Comments
Seven-year-old entire is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track. Last start won by 5.5 m as favourite (Fr7) at this track (1:54.60) beating Southern Diamond in on August 15 at $2.90. Can make it the hat trick wins.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:54.6 | 7 |
| 5.7L | $2.90 |
| 1/12 | 08/08/2026 | 49 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Robert Morris | 2:05.9 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 29/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.9 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $5.50 |
| 2/12 | 13/06/2026 | 78 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:59.2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 8.9L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 27/03/2026 | 34 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:59.9 | 0 |
| 23.0L | $6.00 |
| 6/9 | 21/02/2026 | 21 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | D Aiken | 2:00.8 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $9.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
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Comments
Beaten favourite last start when sixth at this track on August 1. Proved too good the start before at this track on July 18. Capable of playing a major role.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | R | Chris Geary | 1:59.5 | 9 |
| 12.5L | $2.25 |
| 1/7 | 18/07/2026 | 154 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.60 |
| 1/3 | 08/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jye Coney | 0 |
| 6.8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jye Coney | 0 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 14/02/2026 | 34 | OPEN | $42,954.00 | Aversa | 2060m | Good | Giorgio D'alessandro (Jnr) | 1:57.48 | 0 |
| 8.4L | $2.21 |
| 1/10 | 11/01/2026 | 19 | OPEN | $61,754.00 | Syracuse | 1600m | Good | Alessandro Gocciadoro | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 4.4L | $1.92 |
| 1/7 | 23/12/2025 | 37 | COND I | $25,355.00 | Naples | 2100m | Good | Alessandro Gocciadoro | 1:59.74 | 0 |
| 5.6L | $1.83 |
| 1/7 | 16/11/2025 | 15 | COND I | $25,265.00 | Naples | 2600m | Good | Alessandro Gocciadoro | 2:02.15 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $1.40 |

Driver: Chris Geary
Stats
Comments
Solid run when beaten by 2 m finishing second behind Pesco Pollo at this track over 2300m on August 8 at $16. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third after being driven well back, behind Pesco Pollo at this track over 1609m on August 15 at $5. Expected to be in the finish again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:54.6 | 8 |
| 10.7L | $5.00 |
| 2/12 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Chris Geary | 2:05.9 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $16.00 |
| 9/10 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | R | Robert Morris | 1:59.5 | 10 |
| 22.9L | $8.50 |
| 8/8 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:55.9 | 8 |
| 88.8L | $3.40 |
| 5/11 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $23.00 |
| 10/10 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 110.4L | $41.00 |
| 4/6 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | D Aiken | 0 |
| 68.4L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | D Aiken | 0 |
| 52L | $0.00 |

Driver: Scott Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 2680m after showing early speed at Albion Park beaten 2 m by Ikigai (3:16.90) in G3 on July 18 at $3.10. Decent effort last start. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 13/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Scott Hewitt | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 2/11 | 18/07/2026 | 8 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Scott Hewitt | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $3.10 |
| 6/8 | 10/07/2026 | 6 | 3& No NR | $26,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Scott Hewitt | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/12 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | 3&4YO | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Scott Hewitt | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 7.2L | $9.00 |
| 1/9 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Scott Hewitt | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $1.60 |
| 1/10 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $4.20 |
| 4/12 | 13/06/2026 | 21 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:59.2 | 0 |
| 9.3L | $3.40 |
| 3/5 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Scott Hewitt | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |