Menangle Race 3 - Nutrien Equine Nsw Breeders Challenge 3yo Colts And Geldings Heat - Round 1
Boom colt LOUCASSO (5) has been impressive in winning his two starts at this circuit and distance off a lengthy spell, leading from wider draws and proving too speedy both times. His fitness will continue to build and he should be going forward again from the lower draw so can continue on his winning way. ALERT BAY (3) has chased LOUCASSO in his last two outings and while he hasn't been able to match him he hasn't shirked his task, sticking on for second both times to continues a long run of consistent form. He draws inside his rival so can be competitive again. LEWIE KELLY (6) hasn't raced since July but did end the last campaign with three straight wins, the most recent coming at this circuit and distance. BLAZING HIGH (4) has come from the back row in his last two outings for an easy Penrith win and a second in a Vicbred consolation at Melton last time out.

Driver: Cameron Hart
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Comments
Second up after running 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track was 2nd-3.53 at the bell, beaten 7 m by La Familia (1:54.10) in 3yo+ on September 8 at $8.50. Fitter and gets the ace draw co could sneak into exotics.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 08/09/2026 | 117 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:54.1 | 3 |
| 7.7L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 02/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 13.8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Chris Geary | 0 |
| 6.8L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 14/05/2026 | 9 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:52.7 | 1 |
| 21.6L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 05/05/2026 | 14 | 0Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:52.1 | 10 |
| 19.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 21/04/2026 | 14 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:51.5 | 5 |
| 27.3L | $2.25 |
| 5/10 | 07/04/2026 | 164 | 0Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:51.6 | 6 |
| 14.0L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:50.6 | 6 |
| 21.2L | $26.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
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Comments
Last start 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th-12.54 beaten 7 m by Flo Ryda (1:54.20) in 3yo+ on September 22 at $12. Two runs back 4th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early speed at Penrith, beaten 23 m by Blazing High (2:02.80) in 3yo on September 10 at $21. This looks a tough test.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 22/09/2026 | 12 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 7.7L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 23.3L | $21.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/09/2026 | 16 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 18/08/2026 | 124 | 0LTW Also eligible NR 47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $2.90 |
| 1/6 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Chris Geary | 0 |
| 11.4L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 16/04/2026 | 14 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 35.3L | $14.00 |
| 1/9 | 02/04/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 17.7L | $1.25 |
| 5/10 | 17/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Chris Geary | 0 |
| 23.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Rattray
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Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4 m second behind Loucasso at this track over 1609m 3yo last start. Before that was beaten 2.75 metres second again at this track same class on September 5. Draws well so can make a race of it with Loucasso again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | James Rattray | 1:49.9 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 05/09/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | James Rattray | 1:49.5 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | James Rattray | 1:51.7 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $1.75 |
| 1/9 | 08/08/2026 | 49 | NMT1W/20 0K/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | James Rattray | 1:51.6 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 2/9 | 29/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Taylah Osmond | 0 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | 0W/20K Stakes/TS | $20,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | James Rattray | 1:51.7 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $3.50 |
| 3/10 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | NMT3Ws/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | James Rattray | 1:50.8 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $15.00 |
| 1/5 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | James Rattray | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
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Comments
Last start good run when 2nd (Sr1) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 15 m by Soho Piastri (2:42.80) in 3yo on September 18 at $2.60. Two runs back ran on from midfield and posted a big 20 m win (Sr3) at Penrith (2:02.80) beating Bettors Creation in 3yo on September 10 at $2.70 at the bell was leading 7.56. Trifecta hope.
Last Starts 11 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 | 8 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 15.7L | $2.60 |
| 1/10 | 10/09/2026 | 5 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 20.4L | $2.70 |
| 6/7 | 05/09/2026 | 9 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:49.5 | 5 |
| 29.4L | $61.00 |
| 9/9 | 27/08/2026 | 9 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Kerryann Morris | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 47.1L | $34.00 |
| 2/9 | 18/08/2026 | 10 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:53.7 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.70 |
| 6/9 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | NMT1W/20 0K/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.6 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Seaton Grima
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Comments
Boom colt. Posted a big 4 m win as favourite (Fr7) at this track (1:49.90) beating Alert Bay in 3yo on September 19 at $1.15 at the bell was leading 3.66. Two runs back won by 2.75 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr7) at this track (1:49.50) beating Alert Bay in 3yo on September 5 at $1.20 at the bell was leading 4.26. Star colt who should continue on his winning way.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:49.9 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $1.15 |
| 1/7 | 05/09/2026 | 266 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:49.5 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $1.20 |
| 1/4 | 19/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 40.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/11 | 13/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:52.2 | 1 |
| 24.5L | $1.10 |
| 1/11 | 05/12/2025 | 146 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.6 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/10 | 12/07/2025 | 30 | No NR | $500,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:51.6 | 7 |
| 2.2L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 12/06/2025 | 19 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:53.6 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $1.80 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
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Comments
First up. At the last run he won by a nose (Fr3) overraced, at this track (1:53.40) beating Blazing High in 3yo on July 25 at $21 at the bell was 4th-8.37. Was racking up the wins before the spell and could feature fresh.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 23/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ashleigh Delosa | 0 |
| 4.6L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 16/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 25.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 25/07/2026 | 15 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:53.4 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $21.00 |
| 1/10 | 10/07/2026 | 15 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Declan Murphy | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 18.1L | $1.60 |
| 1/10 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | W | Declan Murphy | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $1.80 |
| 3/10 | 18/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $1.65 |
| 4/9 | 12/06/2026 | 15 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:53.4 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Declan Murphy | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $1.60 |
| 1/9 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
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Comments
Failed to impress last start; 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 7 m by Ethans Revenge (1:54.10) in 3yo on September 12 at $9. Showed ability the race before when he won by 6 m as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at this track (1:54.10) beating Hykeepmeposted in 3yo+ on August 25 at $2.10 at the bell was 2nd-2.4. Consider for first four.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 12/09/2026 | 18 | NMT1W20 0K stake/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/08/2026 | 14 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Jye Coney | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $2.10 |
| 4/7 | 11/08/2026 | 14 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:51.8 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $17.00 |
| 3/10 | 28/07/2026 | 12 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:52.0 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $16.00 |
| 6/10 | 16/07/2026 | 42 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 14.7L | $34.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/06/2026 | 16 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 19.1L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 06/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Geary
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 9th (Fr4) over 1720m at Penrith beaten 24 m by Captains Delight (2:06.20) in 3yo on September 17 at $7.50. Before that surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early speed at Penrith beaten 25 m by Blazing High (2:02.80) in 3yo on September 10 at $23. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | 0-2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 24.7L | $7.50 |
| 5/10 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 25.4L | $23.00 |
| 99/9 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 0.0L | $31.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $4.60 |
| 3/10 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.30 |
| 2/8 | 06/08/2026 | 9 | 0Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $3.00 |
| 2/9 | 17/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Chris Geary | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ashleigh Delosa | 0 |
| 21.7L | $0.00 |