Menangle Race 7 - Stronghold Facility Services Pace
LUV THE NITELIFE (9) found winning form two back at Newcastle then led from a similar barrier to this and stuck on okay for fourth. Going well enough to win if things go her way from out wide. CAPTAIN GROOVE (2) has joined the Seaton Grima stable since last seen and was readied with a trial placing at this venue. Can take advantage of a low draw to make an immediate impact for the new yard. DUTY OF CARE (8) enjoys a class drop on the last attempt and had recorded a series of top-three results prior so is on the radar. ROCK WITH THE BEST (10) cops a wide draw but did well to overcome a second row barrier for a last-start win over this distance at Newcastle.

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track was 3rd-3.43 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Romanee (1:52.50) on June 9 at $10. At the run before 8th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track was leading by 2.58 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Spirit Of Arion (1:52.30) on May 26 at $8.50. Capable of more than he has shown recently. Gets the inside draw and worth including.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 09/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 69 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.5 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $10.00 |
| 8/9 | 26/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:52.3 | 3 |
| 19.3L | $8.50 |
| 6/10 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:52.1 | 3 |
| 17.4L | $7.50 |
| 5/10 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.0 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $19.00 |
| 8/10 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.4 | 4 |
| 10.6L | $16.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/04/2026 | 12 | NR up to 68 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.8 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 02/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | T D Williams | 0 |
| 6.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Seaton Grima
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 6th (Fr2) over 1980m at Tamworth was 3rd-3.91 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Bat Matson (2:27.00) on July 9 at $8.50. Before that was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr4) over 1609m at Newcastle, at the bell was 10th-20.42 beaten 11 m by Lochinvar Jag (1:52.70) on July 3 at $26. Draws well so can make an immediate impact for a new yard.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 15/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 09/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Kirra Langelaar | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $8.50 |
| 7/10 | 03/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:52.7 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 19/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
| 9/9 | 11/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 378.2L | $7.50 |
| 9/9 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:52.2 | 2 |
| 17.2L | $31.00 |
| 1/4 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 10.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cooper Griffiths
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 4th-6.39 beaten 8 m by Mcwizard (1:53.20) on July 14 at $61. Before that surrendered the lead and finished 10th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 60 m by Double Act (1:50.40) on July 7 at $41. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:53.2 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $61.00 |
| 10/10 | 07/07/2026 | 7 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:50.4 | 2 |
| 58.7L | $41.00 |
| 4/9 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jai Meikle | 1:51.8 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $16.00 |
| 10/10 | 23/06/2026 | 14 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:51.0 | 3 |
| 28.4L | $71.00 |
| 9/9 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:51.6 | 4 |
| 16.1L | $61.00 |
| 6/9 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:51.2 | 4 |
| 15.5L | $51.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Jack Chapple | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 21/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Jack Chapple | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jim Douglass
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track was 5th-12.45 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Titian Raider (1:52.40) on July 7 at $17. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr5) over 2138m after being wide early at Albion Park beaten 15 m by Rakasandy (2:34.00) in 3yo+ on May 22 at $81. May play a role.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 07/07/2026 | 46 | NR up to 65 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:52.4 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $17.00 |
| 8/12 | 22/05/2026 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Hayden Barnes | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 15.1L | $81.00 |
| 5/12 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:53.5 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 30/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 75 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:52.6 | 5 |
| 12.7L | $34.00 |
| 3/4 | 27/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Charli Masotti | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 14/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 10th-21.17 beaten 14 m by Mcwizard (1:53.20) on July 14 at $17. Before that was well back in the run when 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track was 6th-13.17 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Titian Raider (1:52.40) on July 7 at $10. Not on current form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Mason Bigeni | 1:53.2 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:52.4 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 30/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | M N Bigeni | 1:51.8 | 3 |
| 18.3L | $19.00 |
| 9/10 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | M N Bigeni | 1:52.6 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 69 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:52.5 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $10.00 |
| 10/10 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | M N Bigeni | 1:54.6 | 10 |
| 10.6L | $61.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | C R Judd | 0 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 17.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rickie Alchin
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Newcastle over 2030m on June 19. Last start 6th (Fr2) over 2125m after showing early pace at Penrith, beaten 30 m by Buzz Bomb (2:34.00) on July 9 at $1.85. Best form puts him right in this.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 09/07/2026 | 12 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 28.5L | $1.85 |
| 8/9 | 27/06/2026 | 8 | NMT3Ws/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:51.9 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 7.7L | $1.55 |
| 9/10 | 11/06/2026 | 12 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $2.70 |
| 8/12 | 30/05/2026 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:53.0 | 2 |
| 37.9L | $126.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 16.7L | $51.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 11.6L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | R A Hunt | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into sixth after showing early speed, behind Go Without at this track over 1609m on July 14 at $6.50. Performed better the start before with a game effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 2125m after showing early speed and racing wide at Penrith, at the bell was 2nd-4.92 beaten 6 m by Luv The Nitelife (2:35.60) on July 2 at $5.50. Suited coming back in grade.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 14/07/2026 | 12 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:50.9 | 8 |
| 18.4L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 02/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Mollly Ison | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $23.00 |
| 1/10 | 11/06/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Mollly Ison | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $6.00 |
| 10/10 | 04/06/2026 | 13 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Mollly Ison | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 18.9L | $18.00 |
| 8/9 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 19.6L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Bailey Mcdonough | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr10) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was leading 1.71 beaten 5 m by Mcwizard (1:53.20) on July 14 at $3.30. Two runs back won by 3 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Penrith (2:35.60) beating One For The Rodi in on July 2 at $1.50 at the bell was leading 4.92. Draws wide but she is talented and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 14/07/2026 | 12 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.2 | 10 |
| 5.2L | $3.30 |
| 1/9 | 02/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $1.50 |
| 2/9 | 23/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.0 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $4.40 |
| 5/10 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:50.6 | 10 |
| 24.7L | $10.00 |
| 2/10 | 02/06/2026 | 416 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:54.6 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $1.55 |
| 2/7 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 12/04/2025 | 13 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $1.95 |
| 1/6 | 25/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Good | R P Duffy | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.5 m (Sr3) at Newcastle (1:54.30) beating Mickeys Run in 3yo on July 10 at $5 at the bell was leading 3.24. Another good performance expected.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 03/07/2026 | 15 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.60 |
| 5/10 | 18/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $5.00 |
| 6/9 | 12/06/2026 | 13 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.4 | 7 |
| 5.2L | $8.50 |
| 12/12 | 30/05/2026 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Glen Craven | 1:53.0 | 7 |
| 52.6L | $126.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/05/2026 | 6 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 13.1L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 19.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 13.3L | $0.00 |