Menangle Race 8 - Yirribee Stud 3yo Pace
NOCTURNAL (4) had been producing some good efforts this campaign so deserved the last-start win, working forward from a wider barrier to lead before saluting by close to 5m at this circuit and distance. Can push forward again from this draw and looks nicely placed to deliver again. THIS IS HEAVEN (5) has been solid in two outings here since a Penrith win, placing behind NOCTURNAL last time. Draws outside that rival so it won't be easy to turn the tables but he can be competitive again. BLAZING HIGH (9) draws wide but found winning form at this circuit and distance last week. He'll be at his peak now so with even luck could go on with it. YOU ARE MY WISH (10) is another that may need things to go his way given the outside draw but he was good when runner-up to NOCTURNAL last time. LOCHINVAR MARCELLO (7) deserves respect off a string of wins and placings, overcoming a back row draw to score at Penrith last time out.

Driver: KerryAnn Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track was 5th-7.62 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Nocturnal (1:51.90) in 3yo on June 27 at $14. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track was 7th-14.4 at the bell, beaten 8 m by The Niteshift (1:51.70) in 3-020yo on June 20 at $101. Draws to be competitive.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | NMT3Ws/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:51.9 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $14.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/06/2026 | 4 | 0W/20K Stakes/TS | $20,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:51.7 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:50.7 | 6 |
| 28.6L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/06/2026 | 14 | OWs/TS | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.9 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $3.90 |
| 2/7 | 26/05/2026 | 3 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:51.4 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | s-0W/20K/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:51.4 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $61.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jye Coney | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 8.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Seaton Grima
Stats
Comments
Galloped out when a beaten favourite last start when ninth at this track on July 7. Scored the start prior at this track on June 23. Draws well and could measure up with manners.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | 3YO and older | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:53.6 | 6 |
| 35.9L | $1.60 |
| 1/10 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:53.6 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/06/2026 | 15 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:50.7 | 8 |
| 27.1L | $23.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/06/2026 | 10 | NR 41 to 46 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:02.7 | 4 |
| 33.0L | $1.50 |
| 10/10 | 22/05/2026 | 18 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 68.6L | $2.50 |
| 1/9 | 04/05/2026 | 159 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:00.7 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $1.14 |
| 6/12 | 26/11/2025 | 11 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Amy Day | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Allan Mcdonough | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Last start posted a big 5 m win as favourite (Fr7) at this track (1:51.90) beating You Are My Wish in 3yo on June 27 at $2.90 at the bell was leading 3.31. From a lower draw he looks tough to stop.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | NMT3Ws/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:51.9 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $2.90 |
| 7/9 | 20/06/2026 | 21 | 0W/20K Stakes/TS | $20,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:51.7 | 9 |
| 13.1L | $11.00 |
| 2/12 | 30/05/2026 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:53.0 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/05/2026 | 6 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $3.20 |
| 2/8 | 16/05/2026 | 10 | NWT2Ws/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:51.6 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $8.00 |
| 1/10 | 06/05/2026 | 53 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $4.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 18.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Zara Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing fourth after being driven well back, behind The Niteshift at this track over 1609m in a 3-020yo on June 20 at $81. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Nocturnal at this track over 1609m in a 3yo on June 27 at $8.50. One of the contenders.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | NMT3Ws/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:51.9 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 20/06/2026 | 16 | 0W/20K Stakes/TS | $20,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:51.7 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $81.00 |
| 1/9 | 04/06/2026 | 13 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:55.5 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 7/8 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 18.0L | $71.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/05/2026 | 10 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:53.0 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $1.75 |
| 6/10 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | 0Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:52.1 | 8 |
| 8.9L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 26.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Geary
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when second at this track on June 30. Scored the start prior at this track on June 16. First four player.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 30/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:53.9 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 16/06/2026 | 10 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:50.7 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $9.00 |
| 9/10 | 06/06/2026 | 8 | NMT3Ws/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:50.8 | 1 |
| 11.4L | $81.00 |
| 2/8 | 29/05/2026 | 23 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:55.4 | 7 |
| 2.2L | $2.60 |
| 8/10 | 06/05/2026 | 9 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 17.4L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 27/04/2026 | 66 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:53.0 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 14.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Hard to fault of late. Last start came from midfield and won by 5 m as favourite (Sr4) at Penrith (2:05.50) beating Sentosar in 3yo on June 25 at $2 at the bell was leading 0.96. Can continue the good form.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 25/06/2026 | 13 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | W | Robert Morris | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $2.00 |
| 3/9 | 12/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.4 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.80 |
| 2/9 | 04/06/2026 | 13 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:53.1 | 1 |
| 13.9L | $2.10 |
| 1/9 | 15/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.30 |
| 2/10 | 09/05/2026 | 12 | NMT3Ws/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:51.9 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $51.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 17.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 30/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
Stats
Comments
Comes here in the right form. Posted a big 3.5 m win when driven back in the field, (Fr8) held up early, at Newcastle (2:27.90) beating Cheddar Valley in on July 3 at $4.50. Two runs back was well back in the run when 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at Newcastle was 5th-10.91 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Little Demon (1:53.50) on June 26 at $8. Might find this beyond him.
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 54 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 1:57.2 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/7 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:53.5 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $8.00 |
| 8/9 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:53.4 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $26.00 |
| 2/9 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 6/9 | 22/05/2026 | 21 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 14.4L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 14.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 13/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a nose when quickly away, (Fr6) at this track (1:53.90) beating Oshley in on June 30 at $2.40 at the bell was 2nd-3.96. Could go on with it.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jye Coney | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.40 |
| 4/9 | 23/06/2026 | 11 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:53.0 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $5.00 |
| 7/9 | 12/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:53.4 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $3.50 |
| 8/10 | 06/06/2026 | 112 | NMT3Ws/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:50.8 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $151.00 |
| 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 | |
| 10/10 | 14/02/2026 | 17 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:50.4 | 9 |
| 33.3L | $151.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/01/2026 | 11 | NR up to 60 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.4 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $5.50 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth after being driven well back, behind The Niteshift at this track over 1609m in a 3-020yo on June 20 at $23. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Nocturnal at this track over 1609m in a 3yo on June 27 at $9.50. With even luck he could be in the finish again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | NMT3Ws/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:51.9 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $9.50 |
| 6/9 | 20/06/2026 | 4 | 0W/20K Stakes/TS | $20,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:51.7 | 7 |
| 12.4L | $23.00 |
| 2/10 | 16/06/2026 | 17 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:52.6 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $1.85 |
| 7/12 | 30/05/2026 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.0 | 5 |
| 37.4L | $101.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/05/2026 | 10 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.7 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |
| 2/10 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 06/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 9.9L | $0.00 |