Menangle Race 7 - Cordina Food Co Ladyship Pace
POPS JOY (2) disappointed against the boys last week but she was going very well with a string of wins or placings prior. All of those were from wider barriers than this and she is suited back against her own sex so can bounce back. JANIE BLU (5) has been solid behind some handy rivals at her last couple and recorded a series of placings here prior. Can measure up back against the mares. DAVOLAS LEGACY NZ (9) was less than 2m behind POPS JOY when placed two back then beat that rival by 1.3m when she scored at this circuit and distance last time. Draws wider but she is going well. RIKIBREAL (4) was rewarded for her recent consistency with a last-start Bathurst win and has placed over this distance the three times she has raced at this venue. The ace draw could see WHERE BACK (1) competitive.

Driver: Blake Fitzpatrick
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr7) over 1710m at Goulburn, at the bell was 8th-18.8 beaten 12 m by Startin To Gogh (2:02.20) on September 7 at $7. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track was 3rd-8.65 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Weona Miss Miki (1:51.60) in M on August 22 at $9. Drawn well this time so may be competitive.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 07/09/2026 | 16 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:55.0 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/10 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:51.6 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/10 | 08/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:52.3 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 10.9L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $4.00 |
| 7/9 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harry O'neill | 1:54.3 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $31.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | H L Day | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 22/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Sam Hewitt | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
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Comments
Last start was well beaten into tenth behind Bartello at this track over 1609m on September 19 at $5. Performed better the start before with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr7) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 1.3 m by Davolas Legacy (1:52.70) in M on September 12 at $3.70. A good draw could see her back in winning form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:50.1 | 4 |
| 21.7L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 12/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.7 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $3.70 |
| 1/9 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.70 |
| 2/10 | 22/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:51.6 | 9 |
| 3.9L | $15.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:55.5 | 7 |
| 3.7L | $2.80 |
| 10/10 | 08/08/2026 | 11 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:50.5 | 7 |
| 15.3L | $19.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 24/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Scott Hewitt
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 2nd (Fr6) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway beaten 4 m by Buddy Guy (2:02.50) on September 18 at $5. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr6) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway was 9th-16.6 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Co Captain (2:01.60) on September 11 at $34. Might need easier.
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 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 56 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.3 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $5.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:52.5 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $34.00 |
| 2/10 | 05/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/10 | 28/08/2026 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.10 |
| 4/10 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Scott Hewitt | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $4.80 |
| 1/10 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 11.7L | $3.20 |
| 4/4 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Nicholas Hargraves | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | N M Hargraves | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Hewitt
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Comments
Last start ran on from midfield and posted a big 6 m win after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Bathurst (2:43.80) beating Shazadele in on September 9 at $4.20 at the bell was 3rd-6.76. Could measure up here.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 09/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Jason Hewitt | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $4.20 |
| 3/10 | 02/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jason Hewitt | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 6/10 | 26/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jason Hewitt | 1:56.6 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/10 | 12/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 66 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | R | Jason Hewitt | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 05/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jason Hewitt | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
| 5/10 | 29/07/2026 | 21 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | Jason Hewitt | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $18.00 |
| 2/4 | 18/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Luke Battle | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jason Hewitt | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Hewitt
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr4) over 2300m at this track, beaten 30 m by Our Sunset Delight (2:41.30) in 4yo+ on September 19 at $26. At the run before was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 2300m at this track, beaten 23 m by Nymbal (2:44.60) on September 12 at $8. Strong contender in this suitable assignment.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:52.8 | 4 |
| 31.7L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 23.1L | $8.00 |
| 2/10 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:52.3 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | NMT1W/20K Stakes | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:50.2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $61.00 |
| 3/10 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | NMT1W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Brad Hewitt | 1:52.3 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $31.00 |
| 7/10 | 08/08/2026 | 8 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:50.5 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $34.00 |
| 1/5 | 02/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Harrison Ross | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 20/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Michael Day Jr | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Molly Ison
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Comments
Last start won by a nose when driven back in the field, (Fr7) held up early, at this track (1:52.60) beating Highindelight in on September 15 at $8 at the bell was 7th-16.72. Could be in the finish.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 15/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Mollly Ison | 1:52.6 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Mollly Ison | 1:49.8 | 3 |
| 34.6L | $8.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/08/2026 | 5 | NR up to 58 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Mollly Ison | 1:52.9 | 2 |
| 21.4L | $2.40 |
| 1/10 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Mollly Ison | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 1/10 | 13/08/2026 | 13 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Mollly Ison | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $3.50 |
| 6/8 | 31/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mollly Ison | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 14.2L | $4.20 |
| 3/7 | 15/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Mollly Ison | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 05/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Mollly Ison | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Fitzpatrick
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Comments
Last start won by 1.3 m when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at this track (1:52.70) beating Pops Joy in M on September 12 at $15. Can make an impact again.
Last Starts 13 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 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:52.7 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:53.9 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 22/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:51.6 | 5 |
| 9.1L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 13/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/10 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/10 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $3.90 |
| 2/5 | 08/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 31L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
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Comments
Looks well placed in this tougher race, but she was impressive winning last start [-+] won by 16 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr3) at Penrith (2:01.80) beating Wheres My Reason in on September 17 at $1.75 at the bell was leading 2.83. Draws wide but capable of going well 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 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $1.75 |
| 1/10 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $3.00 |
| 8/8 | 03/09/2026 | 5 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 91.7L | $1.70 |
| 7/9 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $9.50 |
| 8/10 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:51.6 | 3 |
| 16.2L | $19.00 |
| 10/10 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | NMT1W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:50.5 | 7 |
| 21.2L | $101.00 |
| 1/6 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | T D Williams | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 17/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr3) over 2300m after showing early speed at this track beaten 40 m by Our Sunset Delight (2:41.30) in 4yo+ on September 19 at $81. Two runs back won by a head as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Newcastle (1:56.70) beating Radiant Amber in on September 4 at $3.70. Not easy from this barrier.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 19/09/2026 | 15 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.8 | 3 |
| 42.4L | $81.00 |
| 1/9 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.70 |
| 3/7 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:54.0 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $4.20 |
| 10/10 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:55.5 | 6 |
| 10.7L | $2.70 |
| 2/10 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $4.00 |
| 4/9 | 31/07/2026 | 13 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 7.2L | $3.10 |
| 3/4 | 24/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | M G Harding | 0 |
| 4.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | G A Harding | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 |