Menangle Race 8 - Garrards Pace
MONTALBANO (10) finished second at his most recent outing, beaten a head, in a nice return to form at Penrith over 1720m. Interesting to see what unfolds from this wide draw. Has the class to take this out. OUR SUNSET DELIGHT (3) finished fourth last start, beaten 11 metres at Albion Park over 2138m when sent out as the $2.40 favourite. Expected to run well. COLOSSAL HOPE (1) could only manage to finish seventh when resuming from a spell over 1609m at Newcastle last start. Won here three runs back as the favourite when leading all of the way. Worth considering. OUTSIDE FIGHTER (8) is worth some thought after his last-start sixth over 1609m at this track on August 11 after he was checked in the run home.

Driver: Michael Stanley
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Comments
Lacklustre performance first-up beaten 20 m seventh but did show some early speed, behind Little Demon at Newcastle in a on August 7. Will be a different proposition this time.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 07/08/2026 | 90 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 20.6L | $3.40 |
| 9/9 | 29/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 92.9L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 22/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 13.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:51.3 | 9 |
| 1.7L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:52.2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $3.40 |
| 4/9 | 25/04/2026 | 29 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:54.1 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $4.60 |
| 10/10 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:54.0 | 6 |
| 125.8L | $5.00 |
| 7/10 | 21/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:51.8 | 6 |
| 9.9L | $8.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track beaten 2.25 m by Raging Whitebait (1:53.20) on August 8 at $8. Two runs back 3rd (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early speed at Penrith, beaten 1.3 m by Alta Sierra (2:03.00) on July 30 at $5. Needs to do more. Not keen.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 08/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 30/07/2026 | 12 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jye Coney | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 10/10 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.2 | 10 |
| 20.5L | $26.00 |
| 10/10 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jye Coney | 1:53.2 | 5 |
| 14.2L | $2.30 |
| 5/10 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:53.4 | 7 |
| 23.4L | $34.00 |
| 4/10 | 20/06/2026 | 15 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:51.3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |
| 1/4 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | A J Missen | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 23/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | C S James | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr7) over 2138m after being wide early at Albion Park, beaten 11 m by Rakasandy (2:30.90) in 4yo+ on August 8 at $2.40. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Sr1) over 1660m at Albion Park beaten a head by Miracle Moose (1:56.20) in 4yo+ on August 1 at $3.10. Winning claims.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | Band 4 NR 60 | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jason Grimson | 1:53.6 | 7 |
| 11.7L | $2.40 |
| 2/9 | 01/08/2026 | 11 | Band 4 NR 60 | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jason Grimson | 1:52.7 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.10 |
| 6/7 | 21/07/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 99 | $10,620.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 21.6L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 99 | $10,620.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $4.60 |
| 7/7 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 99 | $10,620.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $2.40 |
| 6/8 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 99 | $10,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Shane Graham | 0 |
| 78.8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 25/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | A C Frisby | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Seaton Grima
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Comments
Racing in great heart. Last start won by 1.4 m when quickly away, (Fr7) at this track (1:51.50) beating You Are My Wish in on August 11 at $5. Can play a role in the finish again.
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 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jai Meikle | 1:51.5 | 7 |
| 1.4L | $5.00 |
| 5/10 | 04/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jai Meikle | 1:50.5 | 4 |
| 7.9L | $16.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/9 | 21/07/2026 | 12 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:52.7 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.70 |
| 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 |
| 1/4 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jim Douglass
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Comments
Comes here in the right form. Won by 2.25 m (Fr3) at this track (1:52.60) beating Guilty Party in on August 11 at $26. Two runs back 9th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track beaten 22 m by Vincenzo (1:51.90) on July 28 at $10. This looks a far sterner task.
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 | 11/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:52.6 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:51.9 | 1 |
| 22.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/07/2026 | 4 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:50.9 | 3 |
| 18.1L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR 59 to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Kirra Langelaar | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $19.00 |
| 4/9 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Kirra Langelaar | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $14.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 13.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 30/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Fitzpatrick
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Comments
Didn't do much last time out, was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Soho Charmer (1:51.80) on August 8 at $81. Before that failed to finish when he ran at this track on August 1 over 1609m. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:51.8 | 9 |
| 9.5L | $81.00 |
| 99/10 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 0.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:52.2 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/10 | 11/07/2026 | 4 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 07/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:52.0 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:52.2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |
| 6/6 | 27/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jye Coney | 0 |
| 11.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 31/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | S A Grayling | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Grimson
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Comments
Last start 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 4th-10.18 beaten 11 m by Sweet Ideal (1:52.20) in 4yo+ on July 25 at $8. Two runs back 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at Newcastle was 2nd-3.99 at the bell, beaten 1.1 m by South Seas Rock (1:53.00) on July 10 at $11. Will find this tough.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 25/07/2026 | 15 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:52.2 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jye Coney | 1:53.0 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $11.00 |
| 3/5 | 08/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | G K Chapple | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Mitch Chapple | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 87.4L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 19/06/2026 | 104 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $1.75 |
| 1/4 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | G K Chapple | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:52.4 | 3 |
| 31.3L | $1.35 |
| 1/9 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $1.28 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 11 m by Van Basten (1:52.60) on August 11 at $3.70. Before that, a solid effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr7) over 1609m at this track was 6th-11.65 at the bell, beaten 2.75 m by I Got Chills (1:51.90) on August 4 at $13. Can bounce back.
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 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.6 | 7 |
| 11.5L | $3.70 |
| 2/9 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:51.9 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/07/2026 | 17 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:51.9 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $16.00 |
| 9/10 | 11/07/2026 | 4 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.2 | 10 |
| 8.7L | $21.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Mason Bigeni | 1:52.0 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $16.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:51.2 | 2 |
| 25.4L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jye Coney | 0 |
| 21.8L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | M N Bigeni | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
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Comments
First up. At the last run he 8th (Sr5) over 2680m at Albion Park beaten 21 m by Rubira (3:11.00) in 3yo G1 on July 19 2025 at $151. Leading player.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 12/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 7.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 05/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 29/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 32.8L | $0.00 | |
| 8/12 | 19/07/2025 | 14 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 21.9L | $151.00 |
| 7/12 | 05/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $26,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $16.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/06/2025 | 21 | No NR | $52,000.00 | Redcliffe | 2280m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $31.00 |
| 4/9 | 07/06/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.5 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 24/05/2025 | 15 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:52.3 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $3.10 |
| 1/9 | 09/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 59 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.0 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $1.20 |

Driver: Blake Hughes
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Erupt Stride at this track over 1609m on August 1 at $34. Then a handy effort when a close second after a quick start, behind Dougs Platter at Penrith over 1720m on August 6 at $2.15. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 06/08/2026 | 5 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.15 |
| 7/10 | 01/08/2026 | 11 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.2 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $34.00 |
| 5/10 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:52.7 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $23.00 |
| 7/10 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:52.3 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 07/07/2026 | 10 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:50.4 | 5 |
| 12.9L | $9.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/06/2026 | 4 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:51.3 | 7 |
| 8.9L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 17/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 15.4L | $0.00 |