Menangle Race 8 - Condell Park Produce Trotters Mbl
Hard to knock the form of CORMORAN STRIKE NZ (5) who added to a series of wins and placings when he came from a 10m handicap for second in the Menangle Parks Trotters Cup last time. Owns a good record at the mile so the distance drop should suit. TORO STRIDE NZ (8) is first up since he came from a similar barrier to this for a 1.6m third in July's Inter Dominion Final at Albion Park. Two-time fresh winner who has been readied with two trials. ZENITH STRIDE (2) won here when returning off a very long layoff then led and stuck on for a fourth last time, both from wider barriers than this. Kept up to the mark with a trial win and can take advantage of this low draw. PESCO POLLO (6) should enjoy the drop to the mile having won five of the eight times he has raced over the distance here.

Driver: Rickie Alchin
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd (Fr7) over 2300m at this track was 4th-10.93 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Alpha Stride (2:48.40) on September 29 at $5. Two runs back 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 75 m by Itzfergietime (1:56.70) on September 22 at $9.50. Fitter but others better this time.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 29/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 72 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Rickie Alchin | 1:57.8 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $5.00 |
| 8/10 | 22/09/2026 | 451 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:56.7 | 8 |
| 76.7L | $9.50 |
| 2/6 | 09/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ashleigh Delosa | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 02/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 18.7L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 28/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 24.1L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 21/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Rickie Alchin | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 34.4L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 14/06/2025 | 70 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 25.5L | $41.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/04/2025 | 11 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $3.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when fourth at this track on September 19. Was victorious the start before at this track on September 8. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 30/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 19/09/2026 | 11 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:57.6 | 8 |
| 8.2L | $1.85 |
| 1/10 | 08/09/2026 | 1036 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 2:00.6 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 02/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 7.7L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 07/11/2023 | 11 | $8,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 2650m | Neutral | C W Lang | 2:04.8 | 0 |
| 28.8L | $13.00 | |
| 5/9 | 27/10/2023 | 14 | NR 60 to 74 | $9,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | C W Lang | 1:59.1 | 6 |
| 25.4L | $5.50 |
| 5/12 | 13/10/2023 | - | NR 56 to 69 | $9,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | C W Lang | 1:59.4 | 7 |
| 30.1L | $5.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (FT) over 2300m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-5.09 beaten 3.5 m by Gandhi Mail (2:51.70) in G3 on September 26 at $16. Decent effort last start. Consider for exotics.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:59.1 | 0 |
| 3.4L | $16.00 |
| 10/10 | 12/09/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:53.5 | 3 |
| 164.8L | $16.00 |
| 3/10 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $16.00 |
| 2/9 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $3.70 |
| 4/9 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jye Coney | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 18.3L | $3.90 |
| 4/12 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jye Coney | 2:05.9 | 0 |
| 5.4L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Lochie Painting | 0 |
| 33.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Stephanie Morris
Stats
Comments
Well-beaten 14 days ago at this track over 2300m, and two back 8th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 35 m by Gandhi Mail (1:53.50) on September 12 at $51. Others appear better placed.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:59.1 | 0 |
| 36.7L | $71.00 |
| 8/10 | 12/09/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Stephanie Morris | 1:53.5 | 5 |
| 33.2L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 22.8L | $21.00 |
| 2/9 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:54.6 | 6 |
| 5.7L | $10.00 |
| 12/12 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 2:05.9 | 0 |
| 268.8L | $21.00 |
| 2/10 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | R | Michael Stanley | 1:59.5 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 16/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Pete Mcmullen | 0 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Harrison Ross
Stats
Comments
Good run when beaten by 3.5 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Gandhi Mail at this track over 1609m on September 12 at $2.10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.75 m finishing second behind Gandhi Mail at this track over 2300m in a G3 on September 26 at $2.40. Can continue the strong form.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:59.1 | 0 |
| 1.7L | $2.40 |
| 2/10 | 12/09/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:53.5 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/10 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $4.60 |
| 1/9 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:54.5 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $2.00 |
| 3/12 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 2:05.9 | 0 |
| 2.4L | $3.60 |
| 1/10 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | R | Brad Hewitt | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $6.00 |

Driver: Bailey McDonough
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (20m) over 2300m at this track, beaten 23 m by Gandhi Mail (2:51.70) in G3 on September 26 at $17. Before that, 4th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 21 m by Gandhi Mail (1:53.50) on September 12 at $8. Suited back to a distance where he owns a good strike rate.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:59.1 | 0 |
| 23.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/09/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.5 | 7 |
| 21.1L | $8.00 |
| 7/10 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.4 | 7 |
| 25.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:54.6 | 7 |
| 5.7L | $2.90 |
| 1/12 | 08/08/2026 | 49 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Robert Morris | 2:05.9 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 29/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.9 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 8.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Geary
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (20m) over 2300m at this track, beaten 25 m by Gandhi Mail (2:51.70) in G3 on September 26 at $12. At his previous start solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr9) over 1609m at this track was 7th-12.19 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Gandhi Mail (1:53.50) on September 12 at $21. Among the exotic chances.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:59.1 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/10 | 12/09/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:53.5 | 9 |
| 18.4L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:56.4 | 9 |
| 18.4L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:54.6 | 8 |
| 10.7L | $5.00 |
| 2/12 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Chris Geary | 2:05.9 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $16.00 |
| 9/10 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | R | Robert Morris | 1:59.5 | 10 |
| 22.9L | $8.50 |
| 4/6 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | D Aiken | 0 |
| 68.4L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | D Aiken | 0 |
| 52L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Grimson
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he solid effort when 3rd (Fr7) over 2680m after showing early speed at Albion Park, at the bell was 4th-3.28 beaten 1.5 m by Gus (3:16.10) on July 18 at $26. First up since an Inter Dominion Final placing but solid at the trials and goes well fresh.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 30/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jason Grimson | 0 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 23/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 33.6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/13 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $500,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:57.7 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $34.00 |
| 7/12 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $26.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $41.00 |
| 7/12 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:59.2 | 0 |
| 13.1L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $19.00 |