Menangle Race 8 - Success Stud Ladyship Pace
BELLA DANZA (9) showed good improvement in her second outing for the Grimson yard here a fortnight ago, sticking on for second in a Listed race behind accomplished mare Lux Aeterna. Has to overcome a wide barrier but she has the gate speed to do so and is suited coming back in grade. She could be ready to strike. SPARKLING SEA (4) makes her first appearance since July's Queensland Oaks but she was readied with a nice trial. Has won six of seven attempts at this circuit and distance and is unbeaten when fresh so expect a big return. FARFALLA STRIDE (7) made a good return when runner-up last week. Draws wider but is back against the girls and has won two of three previous second-up attempts so can progress. ALFNALMA (8) cops a wider draw but her recent consistency is hard to knock.

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
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Comments
Last start 7th (Sr3) over 1720m at Penrith, beaten 11 m by Stitched Up Dan (2:04.70) on September 17 at $8.50. Two runs back was well back in the run when 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 7 m by Davolas Legacy (1:52.70) in M on September 12 at $71. Cannot enthuse at this level.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 17/09/2026 | 5 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 12/09/2026 | 2 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:52.7 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $71.00 |
| 5/10 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 03/09/2026 | 5 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
| 8/9 | 29/08/2026 | 4 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 11.4L | $151.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Robert Morris | 1:52.9 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 18/08/2026 | 5 | NR up to 59 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.1 | 8 |
| 11.8L | $34.00 |
| 1/4 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | T D Williams | 0 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 2 m by Davolas Legacy (1:52.70) in M on September 12 at $8.50. Before that, 7th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 5th-17.87 beaten 13 m by Lux Aeterna (1:49.80) in LR M on September 5 at $81. Draws well but this may test.
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 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.7 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $8.50 |
| 7/7 | 05/09/2026 | 4 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:49.8 | 1 |
| 13.9L | $81.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.4 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.6 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $5.50 |
| 9/9 | 18/08/2026 | 17 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.7 | 9 |
| 11.9L | $6.00 |
| 6/9 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | Mares No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:52.0 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $81.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | T J Battle | 0 |
| 39.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 13/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Stacie Carbone | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Hewitt
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Resuming after nine weeks off the scene. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into seventh behind Ripples at Albion Park over 2138m in a 3yo G1 on July 18 at $2.70. Previous preparation first-up won by 8 m as favourite (Sr2) at Riverina Paceway (2:00.50) beating Norms Lady in on February 27 at $1.15. Has a great record here and is unbeaten when fresh.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 27/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | David Hewitt | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/12 | 18/07/2026 | 8 | Fillies No NR | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brad Hewitt | 1:52.8 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $2.70 |
| 1/12 | 10/07/2026 | 6 | Fillies No NR | $20,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brad Hewitt | 1:52.0 | 5 |
| 25.7L | $3.30 |
| 11/12 | 04/07/2026 | 18 | 3YO Fillies | $26,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brad Hewitt | 1:53.3 | 6 |
| 13.2L | $4.00 |
| 4/5 | 24/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 16/06/2026 | 45 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:51.1 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $1.15 |
| 6/10 | 02/05/2026 | 21 | No NR | $200,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:50.0 | 9 |
| 13.1L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/04/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | David Hewitt | 1:52.3 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.40 |

Driver: Ellen Rixon
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Comments
Last start 7th (Sr4) over 1720m at Penrith, beaten 8 m by Lochinvar Jag (2:02.60) on September 10 at $6. Before that, a game effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, beaten a head by Pops Joy (1:53.90) in M on August 29 at $10. Needs to find her best.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 10/09/2026 | 12 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ellen Rixon | 1:53.9 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
| 9/10 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Ellen Rixon | 1:50.3 | 3 |
| 28.2L | $23.00 |
| 1/10 | 08/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ellen Rixon | 1:52.3 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ellen Rixon | 1:51.3 | 4 |
| 15.4L | $23.00 |
| 7/10 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Ellen Rixon | 1:50.5 | 6 |
| 13.9L | $12.00 |
| 4/6 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track was 4th-14.35 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Lux Aeterna (1:49.80) in LR M on September 5 at $19. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Fr7) over 1609m at Newcastle beaten 1.5 m by Spunkys Gotsecrets (1:52.40) on August 28 at $1.85. Among the hopes on best efforts.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 05/09/2026 | 8 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | James Rattray | 1:49.8 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/10 | 28/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:52.4 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $1.85 |
| 9/10 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:50.1 | 6 |
| 9.2L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/08/2026 | 268 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:50.3 | 4 |
| 11.2L | $9.50 |
| 3/10 | 05/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ashleigh Delosa | 0 |
| 12.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 29/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ashleigh Delosa | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 20/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 14.1L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 12/11/2025 | 11 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $6.00 |

Driver: Luke McCarthy
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Comments
Having her second run back from a spell. Game effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track beaten 4 m by Huxton (1:51.10) on September 12 at $9.50. Draws wider but will be fitter so can find the frame again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 12/09/2026 | 119 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:51.1 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $9.50 |
| 1/7 | 02/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 26/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 27.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:51.6 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:50.9 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $16.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:52.3 | 6 |
| 6.2L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:51.6 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/04/2026 | 15 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:52.7 | 7 |
| 10.7L | $13.00 |

Driver: Jett Turnbull
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Comments
Last start game effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track was 6th-19.33 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Lux Aeterna (1:49.80) in LR M on September 5 at $34. Two runs back won by a head after showing early speed, (Fr7) at Bathurst (2:01.70) beating Betting Ranger in on August 19 at $12 at the bell was leading 3.13. Draws wider but another good showing is expected.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 05/09/2026 | 17 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:49.8 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $34.00 |
| 1/10 | 19/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:53.2 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |
| 1/9 | 05/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $3.90 |
| 3/10 | 29/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 1:57.5 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 22/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Owen Shea | 1:55.5 | 7 |
| 5.2L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 15/07/2026 | 11 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Owen Shea | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jett Turnbull | 0 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | M G Dwyer | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Grimson
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth after showing early speed, behind Lux Aeterna at this track over 1609m in a LR M on August 15 at $2.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Lux Aeterna at this track over 1609m in a LR M on September 5 at $7.50. Draws wide but looks ready to win.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 05/09/2026 | 21 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jason Grimson | 1:49.8 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $7.50 |
| 4/10 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jason Grimson | 1:50.3 | 7 |
| 17.5L | $2.70 |
| 2/9 | 08/08/2026 | 14 | Mares No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jason Grimson | 1:52.1 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | Mares No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jason Grimson | 1:51.5 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $3.10 |
| 10/10 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jason Grimson | 1:51.9 | 2 |
| 25.7L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 11/07/2026 | 9 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jason Grimson | 1:51.3 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $18.00 |
| 1/5 | 29/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 18.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 17/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 11.1L | $0.00 |