Menangle Race 5 - Bestinbeds.com.au Jd Watts Ffa (Listed Classic)
Brilliant mare CAPTAINS MISTRESS NZ (1) took her record at the Menangle mile to six from seven when coming from wider to land a similar race to this last start. Blessed with abundant speed and she'll get to use it from the inside draw. The one to beat. DON HUGO (5) was a terrific third from the outside barrier when last seen in the Miracle Mile in March. Hasn't missed a place in 16 tries at the circuit and distance, winning eight. Two-time fresh winner and a trial win suggests he is back in good order. HI MANAMEISJEFF NZ (2) has 3.3m to make up on Captains Mistress through the last-start second but he draws much lower and he is another who loves racing over the mile here. RIPP (3) led from wider to find winning form last start. This is tougher but he draws well so is a first four hope along with CHASE A DREAM NZ (10) who disappointed last time but is capable of better.

Driver: Cameron Hart
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Four-year-old mare in terrific form. Won her last two outings at this track both over 1609m. Last start posted a big 3.5 m win as favourite (Fr7) at this track (1:49.10) beating Hi Manameisjeff in on May 23 at $1.12 at the bell was leading 1.62. Star mare who can take advantage of the inside draw to add to her impressive record at this circuit and distance.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 23/05/2026 | 21 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:49.1 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $1.12 |
| 1/4 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 6.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 02/05/2026 | 49 | No NR | $200,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:49.7 | 2 |
| 12.7L | $1.10 |
| 1/3 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $1,000,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:49.0 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $4.20 |
| 1/10 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $250,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:49.8 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $1.05 |
| 1/10 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:48.9 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $1.10 |
| 1/10 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:54.2 | 7 |
| 24.6L | $1.20 |

Driver: Jye Coney
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Back in form at the last couple of outings, two starts back won by 1.5 m when quickly away, (Fr6) at this track (1:49.40) beating Pinseeker in LR on May 16 at $2.50 at the bell was leading 3.53. Last start just missed, solid effort when 2nd (Fr9) over 1609m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track was 2nd-1.62 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Captains Mistress (1:49.10) on May 23 at $8. Loves the mile here and has the speed to make a race of it from a low draw.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:49.1 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:49.4 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
| 10/10 | 02/05/2026 | 21 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:49.7 | 9 |
| 106.1L | $1.75 |
| 1/10 | 11/04/2026 | 28 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:49.1 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $1.45 |
| 4/5 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jye Coney | 0 |
| 6.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:49.3 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 6/10 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:48.6 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $5.50 |
| 3/3 | 27/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J R Grimson | 0 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Hewitt
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Comes here in the right form. Won by 2 m when quickly away, (Fr7) at this track (1:49.70) beating Jilliby Nitro in on May 2 at $21. Two runs back 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 4th-5.42 beaten a nose by Nerano (1:49.80) on April 25 at $3.90. A good draw can see him competitive again.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:49.7 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $21.00 |
| 2/10 | 25/04/2026 | 10 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:49.8 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $3.90 |
| 7/9 | 15/04/2026 | 4 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jason Hewitt | 1:53.1 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $1.50 |
| 6/10 | 11/04/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:49.1 | 9 |
| 11.4L | $21.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/03/2026 | 3 | No NR | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $1.55 |
| 1/9 | 25/03/2026 | 11 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 11.4L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J T Hewitt | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Bernie Hewitt | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Zara Fitzpatrick
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Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts at this course. Placed last start 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 6 m by Ripp (1:49.70) on May 2 at $81. Before that 2nd (Fr10) over 2300m at this track, at the bell was 4th-7.58 beaten 12 m by Dance With Carmer (2:43.90) on April 25 at $13. Finds a few better. Will find this a lot tougher.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 27/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Matthew Atkinson | 0 |
| 10.4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:49.7 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $81.00 |
| 2/10 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:54.7 | 10 |
| 12.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.0 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $2.10 |
| 6/10 | 11/04/2026 | 21 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:52.0 | 8 |
| 10.6L | $18.00 |
| 2/10 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 105 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.0 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $1.85 |
| 8/10 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:49.7 | 6 |
| 19.8L | $71.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 4.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke McCarthy
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Resuming after a spell of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign when beaten by 3.5 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Leap To Fame at this track over 1609m in a G1 on March 14 at $13. Highly accomplished pacer who owns a decent fresh record and will be ready to off a trial win.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $1,000,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:49.0 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/10 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:48.6 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 28/02/2026 | 21 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $1.04 |
| 1/5 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 3.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 07/02/2026 | 36 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:49.3 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.22 |
| 2/12 | 02/01/2026 | 13 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Goulburn | 2240m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:53.6 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $1.28 |
| 1/9 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:48.8 | 8 |
| 10.4L | $1.35 |

Driver: Jett Turnbull
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Been racing well and showed plenty of improvement following May 16 run. Last start ran on strong from last on the turn and won by 1.75 m when driven back in the field, (Fr8) held up early, at this track (1:49.70) beating Franco Novelist in on May 23 at $12 at the bell was 8th-19.06. This race will be harder than that win. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
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 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:49.7 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:49.4 | 8 |
| 13.4L | $61.00 |
| 1/10 | 09/05/2026 | 10 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:50.9 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $4.80 |
| 2/10 | 29/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $3.90 |
| 4/9 | 15/04/2026 | 7 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:53.1 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $4.00 |
| 1/10 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $3.90 |
| 4/8 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | M J Atkinson | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jett Turnbull | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
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Comes here second-up after two weeks. Lacklustre first-up performance when 9th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track was 9th-15.34 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Captains Mistress (1:49.10) on May 23 at $126. Not here.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 23/05/2026 | 98 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:49.1 | 3 |
| 19.6L | $126.00 |
| 2/4 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 6.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | NR up to 105 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | George Lee | 1:54.9 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/10 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $2.15 |
| 2/10 | 10/01/2026 | 21 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:47.3 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $41.00 |
| 4/10 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:53.3 | 10 |
| 7.7L | $4.40 |
| 9/10 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 105 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:48.7 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $6.50 |
| 4/6 | 02/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Emma Turnbull | 0 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
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Resumes. At the latest first-up run 8th (Sr1) over 2130m at Gloucester Park, beaten 13 m by Minstrel (2:32.00) on October 31 at $17. Accomplished but prefer to see on his return from WA.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 27/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 16/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1684m | Neutral | Gary Hall Jnr | 1:52.7 | 1 |
| 10.7L | $10.00 |
| 7/12 | 02/03/2026 | 10 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Pinjarra | 2692m | Neutral | Gary Hall Jnr | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 18.5L | $14.00 |
| 2/12 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Gloucester Park | 2130m | Neutral | Stuart McDonald | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $6.00 |
| 4/12 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Gloucester Park | 1730m | Neutral | Gary Hall Jnr | 1:53.0 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/11 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | NR 85 or better | $31,000.00 | Gloucester Park | 1730m | Neutral | Gary Hall Jnr | 1:53.5 | 9 |
| 1.6L | $3.50 |
| 2/12 | 30/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $31,000.00 | Gloucester Park | 2130m | Neutral | Gary Hall Jnr | 1:55.3 | 9 |
| 1.4L | $5.50 |
| 1/2 | 23/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
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Well beaten last start by Hi Manameisjeff, who he meets again; was restrained, when 35 metres eighth at this track over 1609m in a LR race on May 16. Draws wide but capable of better than what he has shown of late.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:49.4 | 5 |
| 33.1L | $2.40 |
| 5/10 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:49.7 | 10 |
| 8.7L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 18/04/2026 | 35 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:53.8 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $1.65 |
| 1/3 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jason Grimson | 0 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $1,000,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:49.0 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $18.00 |
| 2/10 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:48.6 | 8 |
| 1.1L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/02/2026 | 15 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:54.5 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $1.40 |