Menangle Race 2 - Bestinbeds.com.au Pace (Heat 1)
The marble looks to have fallen perfectly for BETTORLIGHTEM UP (1). He came from wider for fourth last week and had won two of his previous three outings, one of them from this barrier. Should get every chance. SNAP SHOT NZ (11) draws wide but was good when chasing classy filly Ark Sea at Wagga last start. Winner at this circuit and distance last month and can measure up with even luck. FASTING (2) wasn't disgraced when midfield last time and produced a series of decent efforts here prior including a third from this barrier three back. NOVANTA RISING (6) will be fitter for recent racing and could be competitive.

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 2300m at this track, beaten 14 m by No Notthebuttons (2:42.10) on July 4 at $21. Two runs back won by a head as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at Albion Park (2:32.70) beating Smarter Than You in 4yo+ on June 13 at $1.28. Should get every chance from the ace draw.
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 | 04/07/2026 | 21 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Isobel Ross | 1:53.4 | 5 |
| 14.7L | $21.00 |
| 1/10 | 13/06/2026 | 11 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jason Grimson | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $1.28 |
| 3/10 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jason Grimson | 1:52.0 | 8 |
| 1.6L | $2.30 |
| 1/10 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jason Grimson | 1:52.1 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $1.80 |
| 5/9 | 12/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:51.7 | 7 |
| 17.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.3 | 6 |
| 15.6L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ashleigh Delosa | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ashleigh Delosa | 0 |
| 23.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 22 m by No Notthebuttons (1:51.20) on June 27 at $4.80. Before that, 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track was 5th-9.78 at the bell, beaten 2.75 m by Party Central (1:51.90) on June 23 at $19. Drawn well this time and expected to finish closer.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 27/06/2026 | 4 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:51.2 | 7 |
| 22.4L | $4.80 |
| 4/10 | 23/06/2026 | 35 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:51.9 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $19.00 |
| 3/9 | 17/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Chris Geary | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.8 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $9.50 |
| 6/10 | 12/05/2026 | 11 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:52.0 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 01/05/2026 | 5 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $4.40 |
| 2/10 | 26/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Fast | George Lee | 1:56.9 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $3.30 |
| 1/7 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | D R Hancock | 0 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Zara Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at Cranbourne beaten 17 m by Lambro Mach (1:55.30) on July 5 at $41. Before that 9th (Sr3) over 1609m at Cranbourne beaten 22 m by Maas Betting Again (1:53.90) on June 14 at $19. Looking elsewhere.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 05/07/2026 | 21 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:55.3 | 6 |
| 17.9L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 14/06/2026 | 8 | NR 53 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Reagan Clarke | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 22.2L | $19.00 |
| 6/11 | 06/06/2026 | 13 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:52.9 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $151.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/05/2026 | 15 | NR 54 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.0 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $21.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/05/2026 | 6 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 10.9L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 03/05/2026 | 16 | NR 56 to 64 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Soft | James Herbertson | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $5.50 |
| 2/4 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 25/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 24.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Captain Bart (1:52.00) on July 7 at $7.50. At his previous start solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 6th-19.67 beaten 3 m by Charlies Ace (1:52.90) on June 30 at $5.50. Maybe a place.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 07/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:52.0 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:52.9 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 23/06/2026 | 10 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:51.0 | 5 |
| 18.2L | $61.00 |
| 6/10 | 13/06/2026 | 4 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:50.8 | 8 |
| 10.6L | $61.00 |
| 7/9 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:51.6 | 7 |
| 11.7L | $19.00 |
| 5/10 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:52.0 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $23.00 |
| 8/9 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:52.8 | 7 |
| 13.6L | $31.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ashleigh Delosa | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Darren Binskin | 0 |
| 12.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Seaton Grima
Stats
Comments
Brings the right form to the table. Won by a nose (Sr1) at Newcastle (2:26.60) beating Quickshift Girl in on July 3 at $4.20. Two runs back 5th (Fr6) over 1609m after showing early speed at Newcastle, at the bell was leading 3.41 beaten 4.5 m by Quiet Storm (1:53.20) on June 26 at $11. This may be too much of a step up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.20 |
| 5/8 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:53.2 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 15.1L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/06/2026 | 15 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 28/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $1.50 |
| 1/6 | 22/05/2026 | 13 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 17.9L | $1.50 |

Driver: Taylah Osmond
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr1) over 1740m after showing early pace at Riverina Paceway, beaten 8 m by Ark Sea (2:02.40) on July 3 at $23. Before that, 7th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 24 m by Im The Falcon (1:51.00) on June 23 at $23. Building in fitness.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 03/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $23.00 |
| 7/10 | 23/06/2026 | 11 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | James Rattray | 1:51.0 | 4 |
| 24.4L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/06/2026 | 258 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:50.9 | 3 |
| 14.6L | $61.00 |
| 1/4 | 27/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | James Rattray | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 21/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | James Rattray | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 27/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $11,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:52.2 | 1 |
| 27.1L | $6.50 |
| 10/10 | 20/09/2025 | 11 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:55.9 | 7 |
| 29.8L | $23.00 |
| 5/10 | 09/09/2025 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:52.5 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $101.00 |

Driver: Jim Douglass
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr5) over 2125m at Penrith beaten 30 m by Buzz Bomb (2:34.00) on July 9 at $26. Two runs back 3rd (Sr3) over 1720m at Penrith, at the bell was 6th-7.55 beaten 9 m by Buzz Bomb (2:03.00) on July 2 at $10. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 32.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:55.1 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 25/06/2026 | 16 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | W | Jim Douglass | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:52.1 | 7 |
| 28.6L | $9.50 |
| 3/10 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:54.0 | 8 |
| 11.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Bailey Mcdonough | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:50.4 | 7 |
| 91.8L | $4.80 |
| 3/9 | 12/05/2026 | 11 | NR up to 59 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:53.7 | 8 |
| 1.6L | $7.00 |
| 2/4 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Jim Douglass | 0 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Geary
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 8th (Fr2) over 1609m at Newcastle was 5th-8.24 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Quiet Storm (1:53.20) on June 26 at $81. Before that 6th (Sr3) over 1720m at Penrith, at the bell was 5th-5.02 beaten 5 m by Uncle Tiger (2:06.80) on June 18 at $14. Tested again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 26/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 13.7L | $81.00 |
| 6/10 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $14.00 |
| 5/10 | 11/06/2026 | 61 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | L B Sharp | 0 |
| 60.8L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 11/04/2026 | 4 | NR 64 to 75 | $12,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 16.3L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/04/2026 | 18 | NR 64 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 20/03/2026 | 10 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 30.7L | $41.00 |
| 2/4 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 1.2 m second behind Captain Bart at this track over 1609m last start. Before that was beaten a head third again at this track same class on June 23. Among the exotic chances.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:52.0 | 9 |
| 1.2L | $3.20 |
| 3/10 | 23/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:51.9 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $1.90 |
| 6/10 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:50.3 | 9 |
| 10.9L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 06/06/2026 | 42 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:52.1 | 10 |
| 2.2L | $7.00 |
| 8/11 | 25/04/2026 | 28 | NR 72 to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 14.2L | $5.00 |
| 4/5 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 11.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR 72 to 82 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.6 | 7 |
| 1.2L | $11.00 |
| 5/12 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Harrison Ross
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1740m after showing early pace at Riverina Paceway, beaten 4 m by Ark Sea (2:02.40) on July 3 at $8. Draws wide but she is going well.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 03/07/2026 | 20 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $8.00 |
| 7/7 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:50.1 | 5 |
| 10.4L | $16.00 |
| 1/10 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:52.4 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 23/05/2026 | 8 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:51.5 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:52.1 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $2.70 |
| 2/9 | 08/05/2026 | 40 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $1.40 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd (Fr3) over 2300m at this track, beaten 9 m by No Notthebuttons (2:42.10) on July 4 at $26. Two runs back 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track was 9th-17.92 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Enjabonarlo (1:51.30) on June 20 at $71. Not easy from this draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:53.4 | 3 |
| 9.7L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 20/06/2026 | 15 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:51.3 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $71.00 |
| 5/9 | 05/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:52.2 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $4.60 |
| 1/10 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | W | Blake Hughes | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $1.60 |
| 2/9 | 21/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 15/05/2026 | 78 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:53.3 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $2.50 |
| 1/5 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | A J Missen | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 23/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | A J Missen | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |