Menangle Race 5 - Be Happy Mach @ Wingate Farm Pace
SHORELINE DREAM (6) failed to flatter last time out when tenth, beaten 22 metres, over 1609m at this track. Form prior to that was solid, including a victory over 1609m at this track two starts ago. Tackles a similar assignment and he can turn in a much better performance. LEXUS LOU (7) is racing well with four top-five finishes in succession, the latest effort a third at this track over 1609m. Tactics will be crucial from this wide draw. Won't find this any harder and he can add to the impressive recent record. KELLOSHIEL (1) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by a head at this track over 1609m. YOU ARE MY WISH (10) could only finish sixth over 1609m at this track most recently. Open to improvement and is in the mix.

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a head when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at this track (1:52.20) beating Ruebe Starbuck in 3yo+ on July 28 at $10 at the bell was 7th-17.65. Chances enhanced by the inside draw. Great chance to go back-to-back from a more favourable gate.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:52.2 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 21/07/2026 | 14 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:52.6 | 6 |
| 13.6L | $15.00 |
| 7/9 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.6 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $8.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.3 | 9 |
| 19.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 16/06/2026 | 36 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $2.50 |
| 1/9 | 10/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Vaughan Duncan | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 11/05/2026 | 57 | NR 40 to 44 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B P Portelli | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 29/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B P Portelli | 0 |
| 22.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cooper Griffiths
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early pace at Penrith was 5th-5.52 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Til Heavens Rockn (2:04.70) on July 30 at $13. Two runs back was well back before the turn; won by 1.3 m (Sr3) at Penrith (2:05.80) beating Merrywood Tony in on July 23 at $9 at the bell was 8th-13.95. Not keen.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 23/07/2026 | 2 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/10 | 21/07/2026 | 5 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $8.50 |
| 6/10 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 5.7L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jai Meikle | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 10.4L | $26.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/06/2026 | 12 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $71.00 |
| 1/4 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | T D Williams | 0 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jake Bigeni
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 7th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 4th-8.02 beaten 12 m by Pops Joy (1:52.30) on July 28 at $19. Before that was well back in the run when 8th (Fr5) over 1720m at Penrith beaten 22 m by Happy Too Ya (2:02.90) on July 16 at $7.50. Others preferred.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 28/07/2026 | 12 | NR up to 59 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:52.3 | 3 |
| 12.4L | $19.00 |
| 8/10 | 16/07/2026 | 5 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:55.0 | 5 |
| 22.6L | $7.50 |
| 8/10 | 11/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Klayton Bigeni | 1:52.3 | 9 |
| 14.4L | $101.00 |
| 3/10 | 03/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Jake Bigeni | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $1.85 |
| 7/10 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:51.2 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $26.00 |
| 8/9 | 20/06/2026 | 11 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:54.8 | 9 |
| 23.8L | $81.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | M N Bigeni | 0 |
| 6.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 16/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | J P Cotchin | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mason Bigeni
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr4) over 2260m at Bathurst was 7th-10.93 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Clear Left (2:47.60) on July 29 at $8. Two runs back 10th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 21 m by Miss Ari (1:54.00) in M on July 18 at $61. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 29/07/2026 | 11 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $8.00 |
| 10/10 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.0 | 6 |
| 21.2L | $61.00 |
| 10/10 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.7 | 4 |
| 15.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/07/2026 | 18 | Mares | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:53.7 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $23.00 |
| 1/10 | 16/06/2026 | 11 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:52.6 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 05/06/2026 | 8 | NR 55 to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:54.9 | 6 |
| 12.2L | $11.00 |
| 3/4 | 13/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | R Cashman | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 04/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Stephanie Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track was 7th-15.33 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Pops Joy (1:52.30) on July 28 at $26. Two runs back 9th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track was leading by 0.71 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Miss Ari (1:54.00) in M on July 18 at $41. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 28/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 59 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Stephanie Morris | 1:52.3 | 4 |
| 15.6L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 18/07/2026 | 11 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Stephanie Morris | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 16.6L | $41.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:53.8 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $4.33 |
| 6/9 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.0 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $9.50 |
| 4/10 | 16/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:52.6 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 02/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:54.6 | 6 |
| 3.7L | $9.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Stephanie Morris | 0 |
| 10.6L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | David Morris | 0 |
| 14.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Seaton Grima
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into tenth after a quick start, behind Pops Joy at this track over 1609m on July 28 at $2.50. Performed better the start before where he won by 8 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr9) at this track (1:52.60) beating Down Ward Dog in 3yo+ on July 21 at $2.30 at the bell was leading 3.14. Leading contender and expected to atone.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:52.3 | 6 |
| 22.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/10 | 21/07/2026 | 14 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:52.6 | 9 |
| 8.4L | $2.30 |
| 9/9 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $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 |
| 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: Lucas Rando
Stats
Comments
Solid run when a close second behind Ya Racin Arlo at this track over 1609m on July 21 at $13. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Pops Joy at this track over 1609m on July 28 at $5.50. Sure to go well again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Lucas Rando | 1:52.3 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 21/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Lucas Rando | 1:52.9 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 07/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:53.8 | 4 |
| 9.7L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 30/06/2026 | 12 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
| 9/10 | 18/06/2026 | 9 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 39.5L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:50.6 | 3 |
| 24.8L | $101.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 13.9L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 7.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Atkinson
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 2270m at Riverina Paceway was 6th-9.4 at the bell, beaten 4 m by Keayang Dreamgirl (2:46.80) on June 30 at $6. At his previous start 5th (Fr2) over 1740m after showing early pace at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 4th-5.7 beaten 5.5 m by American Hammer (2:04.30) on June 19 at $2.70. Finds the right race this time.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | D J Day | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 18/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | D J Day | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 30/06/2026 | 11 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Matthew Atkinson | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $6.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/06/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 63 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | George Lee | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $2.70 |
| 5/10 | 10/06/2026 | 9 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Matthew Atkinson | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $14.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/06/2026 | 20 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Canberra | 2170m | Neutral | Matthew Atkinson | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 12/05/2026 | 32 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:51.7 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $18.00 |
| 7/9 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:50.9 | 2 |
| 18.6L | $8.50 |

Driver: Jai Meikle
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth after being driven well back, behind Oakie Smokeshow at this track over 1609m on July 18 at $151. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Pops Joy at this track over 1609m on July 28 at $26. Can improve. Expected to go well again.
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 | 28/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 59 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jai Meikle | 1:52.3 | 7 |
| 4.9L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:52.2 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $151.00 |
| 10/10 | 11/07/2026 | 11 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:52.6 | 9 |
| 18.0L | $151.00 |
| 1/9 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:51.8 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $3.80 |
| 6/10 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:51.0 | 1 |
| 21.8L | $71.00 |
| 3/10 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:52.6 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $19.00 |
| 2/10 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Glenn Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Glenn Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 9.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr7) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 7th-12.77 beaten 10 m by Lewie Kelly (1:53.40) in 3yo on July 25 at $5. At his previous start 4th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track was 2nd-2.98 at the bell, beaten 1.75 m by Nocturnal (1:53.30) in 3yo on July 11 at $13. A better run is on the cards.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.4 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | NMT1W/20 0K/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.3 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |
| 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 |
| 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 |