Menangle Race 3 - Camden Tigers Pace
SERG BLANCO NZ (5) has switched to the powerhouse Jason Grimson yard since his last-start fourth at Wagga five weeks ago. Has performed well at this venue before and finds a suitable assignment so could kick off for the new stable with a win. SPRINGFIELD AFFAIR (9) made it three from three for Seaton Grima when he led to score by close to 5m at this circuit and distance last week. A wider draw poses more of a challenge but winning form is hard to knock. I GOT CHILLS NZ (10) has both a class rise and a wide barrier against him but has put together three wins and two placings from his last five starts here so deserves respect. I BREAK THE LINE (4) owns a good third-up record so could be ready to peak after two solid efforts of a spell. QUIET STORM (8) enjoys a class drop on last week's attempt and was going very well with a string of top-two results prior.

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 7th (Sr2) over 1730m at Bathurst was 7th-10.53 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Bettorlightem Up (2:03.20) on September 9 at $10. Before that was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr7) over 1730m at Bathurst, at the bell was 8th-19.8 beaten 17 m by Ripp (2:00.60) on September 2 at $19. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 09/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Ella Turnbull | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $10.00 |
| 5/10 | 02/09/2026 | 4 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Ella Turnbull | 1:52.2 | 7 |
| 17.6L | $19.00 |
| 7/10 | 29/08/2026 | 10 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:51.1 | 10 |
| 11.2L | $41.00 |
| 4/10 | 19/08/2026 | 11 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $12.00 |
| 7/10 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:52.0 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Amanda Turnbull | 1:52.4 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Isobel Ross | 0 |
| 10.7L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 11/04/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | A S Turnbull | 0 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Rattray
Stats
Comments
Fair run when beaten by 4 m finishing fifth after showing early speed, behind Bluto at this track over 1609m on August 22 at $19. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Day Two at Riverina Paceway over 1740m on September 4 at $1.40. Gets his best draw for some time so can show more.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 04/09/2026 | 13 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:50.8 | 6 |
| 6.2L | $1.40 |
| 5/10 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | James Rattray | 1:50.1 | 10 |
| 4.1L | $19.00 |
| 10/10 | 08/08/2026 | 49 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | James Rattray | 1:52.0 | 10 |
| 11.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/5 | 29/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Taylah Osmond | 0 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | James Rattray | 1:50.1 | 8 |
| 30.1L | $6.50 |
| 8/9 | 13/06/2026 | 15 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | James Rattray | 1:52.1 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $61.00 |
| 3/9 | 29/05/2026 | 27 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | James Rattray | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $2.60 |
| 2/6 | 21/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | James Rattray | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jett Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr3) over 1730m at Bathurst was 9th-15.31 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Bettorlightem Up (2:03.20) on September 9 at $3.70. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr8) over 1730m at Bathurst, at the bell was 5th-14.2 beaten 10 m by Ripp (2:00.60) on September 2 at $5.50. Could play a role from this draw.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 09/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 9.9L | $3.70 |
| 3/10 | 02/09/2026 | 4 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:52.2 | 8 |
| 10.1L | $5.50 |
| 5/9 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:50.9 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $23.00 |
| 4/10 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:52.2 | 3 |
| 24.4L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Isobel Ross | 1:49.4 | 4 |
| 20.1L | $81.00 |
| 9/10 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:52.0 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $12.00 |
| 2/4 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jett Turnbull | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jett Turnbull | 0 |
| 13.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr8) over 1609m after showing early pace at Newcastle, beaten 9 m by Saint Crusader (1:50.80) on September 11 at $4. At the start before game effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 1730m at Bathurst, at the bell was 3rd-7.17 beaten 2.75 m by Ripp (2:00.60) on September 2 at $14. Could be ready to show more third up.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 11/09/2026 | 9 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Nathan Xuereb | 1:50.8 | 8 |
| 9.7L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 02/09/2026 | 159 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Nathan Xuereb | 1:52.2 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $14.00 |
| 1/3 | 22/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Nathan Xuereb | 0 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/10 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:50.1 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/03/2026 | 6 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Penrith | 2525m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 20.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:50.3 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 07/03/2026 | 22 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:49.6 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Grimson
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 3rd-12 beaten 13 m by Wicked Confession (2:00.60) on August 14 at $6. Before that, 10th (Fr2) over 1720m at Melton, at the bell was 4th-6.55 beaten 18 m by Hoorah Philtra (2:00.80) on August 8 at $51. Has joined Jason Grimson since last seen and could make an immediate impact.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 14/08/2026 | 6 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:51.5 | 1 |
| 13.4L | $6.00 |
| 10/10 | 08/08/2026 | 15 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:53.0 | 2 |
| 18.9L | $51.00 |
| 3/5 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:53.6 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $1.40 |
| 1/8 | 17/07/2026 | 223 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $1.60 |
| 1/3 | 09/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 25/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:52.1 | 2 |
| 17.6L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 29/11/2025 | 60 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:51.8 | 7 |
| 19.2L | $34.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr8) over 2300m at this track, beaten 35 m by Captains Knock (2:39.00) in LR on September 12 at $81. At his previous start 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track was 6th-19.07 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Captains Knock (1:48.80) on September 5 at $101. This suits him better.
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 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.2 | 8 |
| 34.4L | $81.00 |
| 6/10 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:48.8 | 2 |
| 16.6L | $101.00 |
| 2/9 | 29/08/2026 | 8 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:50.9 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $21.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/08/2026 | 6 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.2 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/10 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Kerryann Morris | 1:55.5 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $31.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.2 | 9 |
| 9.1L | $8.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 8.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 8.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into eighth after being driven well back, behind Captains Knock at this track over 2300m in a LR on September 12 at $51. Raced better the start before that where he posted a big 5.5 m win (Fr4) at this track (2:42.60) beating Jay Ok in on September 5 at $5.50 at the bell was 2nd-1.7. Better placed so could bounce back to form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:51.2 | 9 |
| 40.6L | $51.00 |
| 1/9 | 05/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:53.8 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:50.1 | 8 |
| 2.4L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.60 |
| 2/10 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:51.0 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $14.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Sebastian Piltz | 1:52.4 | 2 |
| 13.1L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 12/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 7.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Seaton Grima
Stats
Comments
Brings the right form to the table. Posted a big 5 m win as favourite (Fr1) at this track (1:49.90) beating Rocknroll Hammer in on September 12 at $1.70. Two runs back posted a big 8 m win after showing early speed, (Fr9) at this track (1:49.00) beating Our Sunset Delight in on August 29 at $10. Draws deeper this week but he is in terrific form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 12/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:49.9 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $1.70 |
| 1/10 | 29/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:49.0 | 9 |
| 8.1L | $10.00 |
| 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 |
| 2/4 | 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: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old gelding racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track both over 1609m. Last start won by a head as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at this track (1:51.70) beating Our Sunset Delight in on September 5 at $2.15 at the bell was leading 1.73. Draws wider and rises in grade but winning form is hard to knock.
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 | 05/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jason Grimson | 1:51.7 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.15 |
| 1/10 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | NMT1W/20K Stakes | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jason Grimson | 1:50.2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 15/08/2026 | 11 | NMT1W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jason Grimson | 1:50.5 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:51.9 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $1.45 |
| 3/10 | 28/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Mason Bigeni | 1:53.0 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $8.50 |
| 7/10 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Amanda Turnbull | 1:51.0 | 4 |
| 14.1L | $4.80 |
| 2/6 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Adam Sanderson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 26/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Adam Sanderson | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Geary
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 15 m by Springfield Affair (1:49.90) on September 12 at $10. Before that, a solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Sr4) over 2200m at Launceston, beaten 3.5 m by Okanui Beach (2:42.00) in 4yo on August 1 at $5.50. Not easy from this draw.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 12/09/2026 | 42 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:49.9 | 5 |
| 15.9L | $10.00 |
| 4/5 | 02/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 26/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 32.4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 01/08/2026 | 13 | 3& No NR | $100,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Good | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $5.50 |
| 1/12 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | Entires Geldings No NR | $75,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $1.30 |
| 1/7 | 05/07/2026 | 218 | 4YO Entires and Geldings | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $1.10 |
| 1/9 | 29/11/2025 | 6 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $1.40 |
| 2/11 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 66 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $1.22 |