Menangle Race 8 - Success Stud All Your Horse Breeding Needs Pace
LAYDEN (4) was in the money at this track two runs ago before having his colours lowered at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 14 metres. Meets a comparable field and he can figure in the finish. PARTY CENTRAL NZ (10) finished fourth at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 4.5 metres. Will need a bit of luck negotiating a very wide starting position but is racing in a much easier line-up today and is sure to play a major role. CAPTAIN KOBE NZ (6) is an ex NZ trained gelding now trained by Luke McCarthy. Finished fifth over 2000m at Rangiora three-and-a-half months ago. Fresh-up is an each-way chance. CASH AND BLING (7) is in the mix following a fifth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track in what was a tougher field.

Driver: Jim Douglass
Stats
Comments
4th (Sr2) over 1720m at Penrith beaten 14 m by Happy Too Ya (2:03.10) on August 13 at $26. Before that was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr5) over 1720m at Penrith, beaten 11 m by Fire Fox (2:04.10) on August 6 at $61. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 66 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 11.4L | $61.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 19.4L | $23.00 |
| 10/10 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:52.7 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $61.00 |
| 7/9 | 14/07/2026 | 70 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:50.9 | 2 |
| 25.1L | $71.00 |
| 3/5 | 08/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jim Douglass | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:52.4 | 1 |
| 16.6L | $61.00 |
| 1/4 | 26/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J N Douglass | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr10) over 1609m after being wide early at this track beaten 18 m by Our Sunset Delight (1:49.80) on August 18 at $31. Two runs back 2nd (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early pace at Penrith, beaten a head by Dougs Platter (2:03.10) on August 6 at $2.15. Others are 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 | 18/08/2026 | 12 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:49.8 | 10 |
| 18.4L | $31.00 |
| 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 | 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 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 11 m by Our Sunset Delight (1:49.80) on August 18 at $15. At the run before 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 11 m by Van Basten (1:52.60) on August 11 at $3.70. A better run is on the cards.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:49.8 | 8 |
| 11.2L | $15.00 |
| 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 |
| 6/8 | 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: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, beaten 14 m by Van Basten (1:52.60) on August 11 at $2.50. Before that, a good run despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr8) over 1609m at this track was 8th-15.1 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by I Got Chills (1:51.90) on August 4 at $7.50. Can improve from a better draw.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.6 | 9 |
| 14.9L | $2.50 |
| 3/9 | 04/08/2026 | 47 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:51.9 | 8 |
| 4.4L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 22/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 18/06/2026 | 5 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $5.00 |
| 9/10 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:50.8 | 10 |
| 12.4L | $23.00 |
| 10/10 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.1 | 6 |
| 17.8L | $3.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:51.4 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/5 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Kylie Sugars | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 11 m by Our Sunset Delight (1:49.80) on August 18 at $51. Before that was well back in the run when 6th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Soho Charmer (1:51.80) on August 8 at $81. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 18/08/2026 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:49.8 | 6 |
| 11.7L | $51.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Luke McCarthy
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when beaten by 8 m finishing fifth behind Seaside Croft at Rangiora over 2000m in a 3yo+ on May 17 at $14.40. Rates highly. Sure to be primed for a big run.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 05/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ellen Rixon | 0 |
| 28.1L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 24/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ellen Rixon | 0 |
| 21.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/12 | 17/05/2026 | 9 | R39 TO R45 | $9,020.00 | Rangiora Aw | 2000m | Neutral | Wilson House | 2:00.60 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $14.40 |
| 8/10 | 08/05/2026 | 8 | R42 TO R46 | $14,240.00 | Addington | 1980m | Neutral | Wilson House | 1:58.20 | 9 |
| 15.4L | $23.50 |
| 2/8 | 30/04/2026 | 2 | R44 TO R62 | $19,380.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Wilson House | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $6.60 |
| 3/7 | 28/04/2026 | 11 | R44 TO R63 | $15,210.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Wilson House | 1:59.5 | 0 |
| 4.9L | $4.70 |
| 6/9 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | R47 TO R51 | $14,610.00 | Addington | 1980m | Neutral | Wilson House | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 18.4L | $59.70 |
| 9/10 | 10/04/2026 | 21 | R40 TO R50 | $13,670.00 | Addington | 2600m | Fast | Wilson House | 2:00.7 | 0 |
| 26.7L | $19.20 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 4.5 m by Nugget Rogers (1:52.60) on August 22 at $23. At the run before 5th (Fr4) over 2300m at this track beaten 12 m by Im Rockin It (2:44.60) on August 15 at $5. Among the leading chances on best form.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:52.6 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/10 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 12.1L | $5.00 |
| 8/9 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:53.2 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 01/08/2026 | 4 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:53.7 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:51.9 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $9.50 |
| 10/10 | 18/07/2026 | 4 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:51.8 | 10 |
| 17.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/9 | 14/07/2026 | 3 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:50.9 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $4.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ashleigh Delosa | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Darren Binskin | 0 |
| 12.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mason Bigeni
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a head (Fr3) at this track (1:53.70) beating Blazing High in on August 18 at $12. Should be there at the business end.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Mason Bigeni | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Mason Bigeni | 1:51.5 | 8 |
| 15.3L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 04/08/2026 | 24 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Lucas Bucca | 1:51.9 | 2 |
| 14.4L | $151.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/07/2026 | 4 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Taylah Osmond | 1:53.2 | 6 |
| 8.2L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 65 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jai Meikle | 1:52.4 | 6 |
| 18.2L | $14.00 |
| 7/10 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:51.9 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $61.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 6.7L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 23.1L | $0.00 |