Menangle Race 8 - Irt Horse Transport Pace
NUGGET ROGERS (2) has been drawing wide of late but did a good job to score a win at this circuit and distance last month. Should enjoy an economical run from this draw so can bounce back to form. SET UP (3) hit his peak when he led from a wider barrier and cruised home by close to 10 metres at this circuit and distance last start. Takes a step up in grade but can be prominent from the good draw. CAPTAIN KOBE NZ (6) should be ready to peak now and came from this barrier to place the only time he raced here last month. WAHAKA (5) draw wider and rises in grade but is open to improvement after finishing runner-up when resuming here last week.

Driver: Kevin Pizzuto
Stats
Comments
Comes here second-up after a week. Lacklustre first-up performance when 7th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Fasting (1:51.90) on September 15 at $41. Will need improvement to figure.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 15/09/2026 | 89 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.9 | 1 |
| 27.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/6 | 09/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 38.4L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 02/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 25.3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 18/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 13.2L | $6.50 |
| 7/7 | 12/06/2026 | 23 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:51.9 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/05/2026 | 6 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $13.00 |
| 8/9 | 14/05/2026 | 9 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.1 | 6 |
| 16.3L | $21.00 |
| 6/10 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $26.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track was 7th-13.1 at the bell, beaten 11 m by I Got Chills (1:51.70) on September 5 at $31. The run previous was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 24 m by Springfield Affair (1:49.00) on August 29 at $34. Draws well so can play a far greater role this time.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:51.7 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $31.00 |
| 7/10 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:49.0 | 8 |
| 24.0L | $34.00 |
| 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 |
| 1/6 | 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: Vaughan Duncan
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 9 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr5) at this track (1:52.50) beating Blisses Best in on September 8 at $1.30 at the bell was leading 9.29. Drawn favourably s could take this next step.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:52.5 | 5 |
| 9.7L | $1.30 |
| 4/10 | 01/09/2026 | 10 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:51.6 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $3.60 |
| 9/10 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:54.2 | 8 |
| 34.1L | $81.00 |
| 9/10 | 08/08/2026 | 203 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:51.8 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $41.00 |
| 3/9 | 29/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jye Coney | 0 |
| 16.6L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Chris Geary | 1:52.2 | 5 |
| 24.1L | $4.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:51.4 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $8.00 |
| 5/6 | 27/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jim Douglass
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr5) over 2300m at this track, beaten 45 m by Palladium (2:41.40) on September 12 at $41. At the run before solid effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track was 7th-12.88 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Huxton (1:52.40) on September 1 at $21. Consider.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 12/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:52.9 | 5 |
| 43.5L | $41.00 |
| 3/10 | 01/09/2026 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:52.4 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:51.7 | 7 |
| 13.1L | $19.00 |
| 3/10 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $7.00 |
| 8/10 | 08/08/2026 | 11 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.8 | 10 |
| 9.9L | $51.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:51.9 | 8 |
| 4.2L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jim Douglass | 0 |
| 14.9L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jim Douglass | 0 |
| 25.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Second-up here following a spell. Good run when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.61 beaten 9 m by Rocknroll Cowboy (1:51.70) on September 15 at $5.50. Fitter so can be thereabouts.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 15/09/2026 | 172 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:51.7 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/5 | 09/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 02/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 27/03/2026 | 15 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.3 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $19.00 |
| 8/9 | 12/03/2026 | 37 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 16.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 03/02/2026 | 11 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:50.7 | 5 |
| 9.4L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 23/01/2026 | 10 | NR 55 to 65 | $12,240.00 | Tamworth | 1230m | Dead | Joshua Gallagher | 1 |
| 4.9L | $3.70 | |
| 1/8 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.6 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $4.20 |

Driver: Luke McCarthy
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr3) over 1720m at Penrith beaten 8 m by Lochinvar Jag (2:02.60) on September 10 at $8.50. At the previous start 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 4th-8.3 beaten 8 m by Huxton (1:52.40) on September 1 at $9.50. Can measure up.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 10/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $8.50 |
| 6/10 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.4 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 25/08/2026 | 100 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Luke McCarthy | 1:54.4 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $4.60 |
| 7/10 | 05/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ellen Rixon | 0 |
| 28.1L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 24/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ellen Rixon | 0 |
| 21.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/12 | 17/05/2026 | 9 | R39 TO R45 | $9,020.00 | Rangiora Aw | 2000m | Neutral | Wilson House | 2:00.60 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $14.40 |
| 8/10 | 08/05/2026 | 8 | R42 TO R46 | $14,240.00 | Addington | 1980m | Neutral | Wilson House | 1:58.20 | 9 |
| 15.4L | $23.50 |
| 2/8 | 30/04/2026 | 2 | R44 TO R62 | $19,380.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Wilson House | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $6.60 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Good run when beaten by 4.5 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Startin To Gogh at Goulburn over 1710m on September 7 at $4.33. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third after being driven well back, behind Rocknroll Cowboy at this track over 1609m on September 15 at $5. Among the contenders.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 15/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:51.7 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $4.33 |
| 10/10 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:49.0 | 1 |
| 57.4L | $51.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track was 5th-11.52 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Fasting (1:51.80) on September 8 at $8.50. At the run before was well back in the run when 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 22 m by Springfield Affair (1:49.00) on August 29 at $126. Better than last start and can improve sharply.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 08/09/2026 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:51.8 | 7 |
| 17.8L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:49.0 | 7 |
| 22.9L | $126.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Tyler Miles
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 10th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early pace at Newcastle, beaten 20 m by Action Major (1:52.60) on September 4 at $4. Showed ability the run before when he won by 1.3 m (Sr1) at Penrith (2:34.50) beating My Ultimate Buddha in on August 27 at $8.50 at the bell was 4th-8.53. Capable of more than he has shown recently. Among the players.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 04/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.6 | 3 |
| 20.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $8.50 |
| 8/10 | 19/08/2026 | 13 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 19.0L | $51.00 |
| 2/9 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 6/10 | 30/07/2026 | 33 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/06/2026 | 2 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:51.2 | 1 |
| 29.1L | $19.00 |

Driver: Jason Grimson
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when a close second after a quick start, behind Layden at this track over 1609m on August 25 at $4.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Fasting at this track over 1609m on September 8 at $15. Draws out but with luck can play a role in the finish.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 08/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Mason Bigeni | 1:51.8 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $4.60 |
| 4/10 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:49.8 | 8 |
| 11.2L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.6 | 7 |
| 11.5L | $3.70 |
| 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 |
| 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 |