Menangle Race 2 - Sootha Nerves & Stress 2yo Pace
STEELY ZAC (9) comes to the city having placed in his two Penrith outings so far. Cops a wide draw but did show gate speed last start so may have enough pace to push forward. Looks close to a win as does MCWEAPON (3) who has placed in three of four starts so far this campaign, leading from this draw and fighting well to go under by a head when second last start at Newcastle. Big chance. TINY PRANCER (6) finished second on debut despite breaking, beaten less than 6 metres at Newcastle. Placed in a trial here since. Should have learned from the experience so could go one better. WARRAWEE WAY BACK (1) is stepping out for the first time. By Warrawee Needy and hails from the Simon Bigeni Jnr stable. Trialling well and should have no excuses from this advantageous draw so keep safe.
Driver: Jake Bigeni
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Two-year-old colt by Warrawee Needy out of Gone Way Back on debut. Finished second at Penrith in a trial on July 6 over 1720m. The inside draw is a big aid to a first starter.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 06/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Jake Bigeni | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
Driver: Jim Douglass
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Two-year-old filly facing the starter for the second time. At debut 7th (Fr5) over 1720m after being wide early at Penrith beaten 30 m by Born To Ravish (2:06.10) on July 2 at $51. Wait until she shows something.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 02/07/2026 | - | 2YO | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 29.4L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Sebastian Piltz | 0 |
| 33.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Sebastian Piltz | 0 |
| 6.4L | $0.00 |
Driver: John McCarthy
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Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing fifth after being driven well back, behind Seventh Avenue at Bathurst over 1730m in a 2yo on June 10 at $3.80. Then a handy effort when a close second after a quick start, behind Gordons Ghost at Newcastle over 1609m on July 3 at $9.50. Can improve. Has the same draw and is a strong contender again.
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 | 03/07/2026 | 23 | 2YO | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | J P McCarthy | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 10/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | J P McCarthy | 1:59.0 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $3.80 |
| 2/8 | 27/05/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | J P McCarthy | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $4.60 |
| 3/7 | 11/05/2026 | 73 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jye Coney | 1:58.8 | 7 |
| 12.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/5 | 06/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J P McCarthy | 0 |
| 8.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 29/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J P McCarthy | 0 |
| 15.7L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J P McCarthy | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 31.2L | $61.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/02/2026 | - | No NR | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J P McCarthy | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $51.00 |
Driver: Lucas Rando
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Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at Newcastle, at the bell was 7th-11.47 beaten 5.5 m by Gordons Ghost (1:57.80) on July 3 at $11. Decent effort last start. One of the each way chances.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 03/07/2026 | 18 | 2YO | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Lucas Rando | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $11.00 |
| 7/10 | 15/06/2026 | 24 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $26.00 |
| 11/11 | 22/05/2026 | 22 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 48.0L | $71.00 |
| 3/5 | 06/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jye Coney | 0 |
| 24.6L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 30/04/2026 | - | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jye Coney | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 190.9L | $7.50 |
| 3/4 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jye Coney | 0 |
| 9.4L | $0.00 |
Driver: Blake Fitzpatrick
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Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr6) over 1720m after being wide early at Penrith, beaten 35 m by Born To Ravish (2:06.10) on July 2 at $21. Two runs back 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at Newcastle was 6th-12.56 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Unjust Enrichment (1:55.30) in 2yo on June 15 at $3. Place best.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 02/07/2026 | 17 | 2YO | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 35.1L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 15/06/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $3.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/06/2026 | 94 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 26.6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 06/03/2026 | - | 2 WINs | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:59.6 | 8 |
| 12.4L | $4.60 |
| 3/7 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |
Driver: Joshua Gallagher
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Two-year-old colt facing the starter for the second time. At debut good run when 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at Newcastle was 5th-9.91 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Gordons Ghost (1:55.30) in 2yo on June 26 at $10. Has upside so could go one better.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 26/06/2026 | - | NR up to 57 | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jye Coney | 0 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 |
Driver: Jack Callaghan
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Two-year-old filly lining up for the second time. At debut 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at Newcastle was 4th-4.64 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Gordons Ghost (1:57.80) on July 3 at $4.20. Will need improvement.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 03/07/2026 | - | 2YO | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 16.6L | $4.20 |
| 3/8 | 17/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 24.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 10/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 |
Driver: KerryAnn Morris
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Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 9th (Sr1) over 1720m at Penrith well beaten by Born To Ravish (2:06.10) on July 2 at $21. Two runs back 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at Newcastle was 3rd-4.47 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Unjust Enrichment (1:55.30) in 2yo on June 15 at $4.80. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 02/07/2026 | 17 | 2YO | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 124.7L | $21.00 |
| 6/10 | 15/06/2026 | 108 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.3 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 10/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 12.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 19.3L | $71.00 |
| 4/10 | 20/02/2026 | - | No NR | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 4.6L | $0.00 |
Driver: Will Rixon
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Solid run when beaten by 2 m finishing third behind Iszaraya at Penrith over 1720m in a 2yo on June 8 at $4. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Born To Ravish at Penrith over 1720m on July 2 at $5.50. Could overcome the wide draw to break through.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 02/07/2026 | 24 | 2YO | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 08/06/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $4.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 27/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 31.8L | $0.00 |