Menangle Race 4 - Farmer Joes Chicken Pace
VESPA STRIDE (5) has worked his way back into form and looks close to a win after back-to-back placings from this barrier at this circuit and distance, last time finishing only 2 metres off the winner. Finds a suitable assignment so could grab a well-deserved win. GIMME A REASON (9) was solid when he finished 2 metres away in second at Penrith last start. The driver has some work to do from this wide starting position but he recorded back-to-back placings here earlier in the campaign, one from a similar draw. THE EX HORSEIST (6) is first up for 11 weeks but was readied with a trial win here and has won two of three previous fresh attempts. KELLOSHIEL (4) might find this easier than the last attempt and came from wider for second in this grade here three back.

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 9th (Fr2) over 1609m at Newcastle beaten 23 m by Cooindalai (1:57.00) on September 14 at $23. Before that was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr6) over 1609m after being wide early at Newcastle, at the bell was 2nd-2.61 beaten 13 m by Hasler (1:57.20) on August 31 at $2.10. Prefer others.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 14/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Abbott | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 23.8L | $23.00 |
| 8/10 | 31/08/2026 | 13 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 13.7L | $2.10 |
| 7/10 | 18/08/2026 | 8 | 0LTW Also eligible NR 47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Mollly Ison | 1:53.8 | 8 |
| 33.0L | $81.00 |
| 4/10 | 10/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 15.5L | $3.20 |
| 10/10 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | 0LTW Also eligible NR 47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Mollly Ison | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 30.3L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | 0LTW Also eligible NR 47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Abbott | 1:54.0 | 4 |
| 32.2L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 29/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 115.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Molly Ison
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 7th (Fr6) over 1609m after showing early speed and racing wide at Newcastle, at the bell was leading 5.09 beaten 15 m by Cooindalai (1:57.00) on September 14 at $2.90. Before that 8th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 45 m by Rio De Janeiro Blue (1:53.00) in 3yo+ on September 8 at $151. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 14/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 15.9L | $2.90 |
| 8/8 | 08/09/2026 | 8 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Mollly Ison | 1:53.0 | 5 |
| 43.4L | $151.00 |
| 6/10 | 31/08/2026 | 13 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Abbott | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 18/08/2026 | 8 | 0LTW Also eligible NR 47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jason Grimson | 1:53.8 | 6 |
| 33.9L | $34.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $7.00 |
| 9/10 | 04/08/2026 | 8 | 0LTW Also eligible NR 47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Abbott | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 29.3L | $81.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 34.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 05/12/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | M M Maguire | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: KerryAnn Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th-12.56 beaten 14 m by Blackjack Bart (1:52.80) in 3yo+ on September 15 at $71. At the run before was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr6) over 1710m at Goulburn was 6th-12.3 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Always Be Brendan (2:05.60) on September 7 at $4.20. Draws well so is capable of a better showing.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 15/09/2026 | 8 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:52.8 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $71.00 |
| 4/9 | 07/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 8.4L | $4.20 |
| 6/10 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $10.00 |
| 8/9 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Blake Hughes | 1:54.4 | 8 |
| 25.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:53.0 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $18.00 |
| 3/10 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 5.4L | $26.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | R P Morris | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 10/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | K A Morris | 0 |
| 12.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 5th-11.86 beaten 8 m by Gisselle (1:52.60) on September 15 at $26. At the start before was well back in the run when 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 21 m by Rio De Janeiro Blue (1:53.00) in 3yo+ on September 8 at $4.60. May do better back in grade.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:52.6 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:53.0 | 7 |
| 21.8L | $4.60 |
| 2/10 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:53.8 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $3.10 |
| 6/8 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Vaughan Duncan | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 9.9L | $18.00 |
| 7/10 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:53.0 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $9.00 |
| 10/10 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 21.9L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 10/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Vaughan Duncan | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 29/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B P Portelli | 0 |
| 22.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Abbott
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Blackjack Bart at this track over 1609m in a 3yo+ on September 15 at $81. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing third behind Flo Ryda at this track over 1609m in a 3yo+ on September 22 at $15. Working back towards winning form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 22/09/2026 | 7 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Abbott | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Abbott | 1:52.8 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $81.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Abbott | 1:53.0 | 8 |
| 12.7L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Abbott | 1:53.8 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $13.00 |
| 3/9 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Brad Abbott | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Abbott | 1:53.0 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Brad Abbott | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 29/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jim Douglass
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he was well back in the run when 10th (Fr5) over 2125m at Penrith was 10th-21.26 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Soho Washington (2:35.90) on July 16 at $71. Has a strong first-up record, winning two of three tries.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 23/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jim Douglass | 0 |
| 6.1L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $71.00 |
| 8/10 | 09/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 27.1L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:53.8 | 7 |
| 7.2L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 11.7L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 16/06/2026 | 14 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:54.5 | 10 |
| 6.9L | $31.00 |
| 8/10 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $51.00 |
| 5/5 | 29/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | George Lee | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 20/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | George Lee | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Geary
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 8th-16.72 beaten 11 m by Gisselle (1:52.60) on September 15 at $26. Two runs back 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 5th-10.96 beaten 11 m by Rio De Janeiro Blue (1:53.00) in 3yo+ on September 8 at $2. Can do more.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:52.6 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:53.0 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $2.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:53.8 | 7 |
| 5.1L | $3.50 |
| 5/9 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.4 | 7 |
| 7.6L | $4.00 |
| 1/10 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | 0LTW Also eligible NR 47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 16.9L | $1.33 |
| 2/10 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | 0LTW Also eligible NR 47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:55.0 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $3.60 |
| 6/7 | 06/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Vaughan Duncan | 0 |
| 31.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Vaughan Duncan | 0 |
| 12.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track was 7th-15.05 at the bell, beaten 18 m by One More Reason (1:52.20) on September 22 at $51. Two runs back 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track was 4th-8.43 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Gisselle (1:52.60) on September 15 at $26. Others read better. Can do better.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 22/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.2 | 3 |
| 18.7L | $51.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jason Grimson | 1:52.6 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/09/2026 | 11 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.0 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $12.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $7.50 |
| 7/9 | 21/08/2026 | 10 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:57.4 | 7 |
| 27.7L | $7.00 |
| 1/4 | 13/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | George Lee | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:53.4 | 3 |
| 34.5L | $15.00 |
| 9/9 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 25.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth after showing early speed, behind Blackjack Bart at this track over 1609m in a 3yo+ on September 15 at $9. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Prince Of Peace at Penrith over 1720m on September 24 at $3.40. Draws wide but with even luck he can be in the finish again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 24/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.40 |
| 5/10 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.8 | 6 |
| 13.9L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:53.0 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $4.80 |
| 3/10 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:53.8 | 8 |
| 4.4L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 25/08/2026 | 12 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Cameron Hart | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $8.50 |
| 7/10 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Declan Murphy | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $6.50 |
| 5/7 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Sebastian Piltz | 0 |
| 11.4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 04/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Sebastian Piltz | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Grimson
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track was 9th-15.84 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Blackjack Bart (1:52.80) in 3yo+ on September 15 at $31. At the start before 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 23 m by Set Up (1:52.50) on September 8 at $18. Could make an impact with some luck.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:52.8 | 8 |
| 16.6L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.5 | 6 |
| 23.3L | $18.00 |
| 2/9 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Robert Morris | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $2.30 |
| 2/10 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:53.0 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 5/10 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.5 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:52.9 | 8 |
| 6.7L | $4.20 |
| 2/9 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 |