Menangle Race 8 - Stronghold Facility Services Pace
CATCHAFIRE NZ (2) was a beaten favourite last start but did have to work from a back row draw. His other two outings here after a spell had merit and he should be at peak fitness. Finds a winnable assignment and should get every chance from the low draw. WITHDISTINCTION (9) draws out but must be respected after finishing runner-up last week. TUKAHA (3) draws much lower than last week and had been racing consistently prior. Can play a role along with RAGING WHITEBAIT NZ (1) who gets the ace draw again and is suited back in grade.
Driver: Jye Coney
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Comments
Last start 9th (Fr1) over 2300m at this track, beaten 35 m by Our Sunset Delight (2:42.80) on September 26 at $71. At the start before solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track was 3rd-9.06 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Bartello (1:50.10) on September 19 at $10. Gets the ace draw so can be about the money.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 36.6L | $71.00 |
| 3/10 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:50.1 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $10.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 25.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:52.8 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $11.00 |
| 9/10 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 08/08/2026 | 4 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
| 5/5 | 10/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ashleigh Delosa | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ashleigh Delosa | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
Driver: Cameron Hart
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Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 7th (Sr3) over 1720m after racing wide at Penrith, beaten 21 m by Tiger Prince (2:02.70) on September 24 at $2.60. At the previous start surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr5) over 2300m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 5th-7.64 beaten 11 m by Quiet Storm (2:42.60) on September 5 at $5.50. Has a low draw this time and should be ready to peak.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 24/09/2026 | 19 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 21.7L | $2.60 |
| 5/9 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jason Grimson | 1:53.8 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 29/08/2026 | 140 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jason Grimson | 1:51.1 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $4.33 |
| 3/5 | 19/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 29/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jye Coney | 0 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 11/04/2026 | 21 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:52.1 | 4 |
| 8.2L | $7.50 |
| 5/10 | 21/03/2026 | 21 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:51.8 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $1.25 |
| 7/10 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:48.9 | 4 |
| 20.2L | $19.00 |
Driver: Dean Cernovskis
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Comments
Last start 8th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track beaten 20 m by Buzz Bomb (1:53.00) on September 26 at $11. At his previous start game effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, beaten 4.5 m by Magic Joe (2:00.80) on September 18 at $4.33. Draws well so 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 26/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Dean Cernovskis | 1:53.0 | 9 |
| 20.4L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Dean Cernovskis | 1:51.7 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $4.33 |
| 4/9 | 12/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Dean Cernovskis | 1:55.2 | 8 |
| 21.8L | $34.00 |
| 2/10 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:52.4 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $3.20 |
| 6/10 | 28/08/2026 | 20 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $7.50 |
| 5/9 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Dean Cernovskis | 1:53.2 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/5 | 17/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | Dean Cernovskis | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 01/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Dean Cernovskis | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
Driver: Jim Douglass
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 8th-16.81 beaten 5 m by Outside Fighter (1:51.10) on September 22 at $15. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr5) over 2300m at this track beaten 45 m by Palladium (2:41.40) on September 12 at $41. Looking to others.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 22/09/2026 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:51.1 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 12/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:52.9 | 5 |
| 43.5L | $41.00 |
| 3/10 | 01/09/2026 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:52.4 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:51.7 | 7 |
| 13.1L | $19.00 |
| 3/10 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $7.00 |
| 8/10 | 08/08/2026 | 11 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.8 | 10 |
| 9.9L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jim Douglass | 0 |
| 14.9L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jim Douglass | 0 |
| 25.5L | $0.00 |
Driver: Chris Geary
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Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 1720m at Penrith was 6th-8.69 at the bell, beaten a head by Tiger Prince (2:02.70) on September 24 at $17. Forward performance expected.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $17.00 |
| 8/9 | 17/09/2026 | 5 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 28.2L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:51.1 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $51.00 |
| 3/9 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $51.00 |
| 3/9 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 20/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $10.00 |
| 8/10 | 05/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Mason Muscat | 0 |
| 32.6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 30/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Turnbull | 0 |
| 6.9L | $0.00 |
Driver: Will Rixon
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track was 4th-14.23 at the bell, beaten 4 m by Go Without (1:50.80) on September 26 at $10. Before that, 6th (Fr4) over 2300m at this track, at the bell was 8th-18.08 beaten 17 m by Nymbal (2:41.50) in LR on September 19 at $101. Can play a role.
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 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:50.8 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.0 | 4 |
| 17.4L | $101.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/09/2026 | 4 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:52.9 | 7 |
| 28.0L | $61.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:51.8 | 4 |
| 9.7L | $9.00 |
| 9/10 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:52.4 | 8 |
| 15.2L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $5.50 |
| 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: Jack Callaghan
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Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing fifth after being driven well back, behind Fasting at this track over 1609m on September 15 at $31. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Go Without at this track over 1609m on September 26 at $9. Can improve. Player again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 26/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:50.8 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Mason Bigeni | 1:51.9 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $31.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/09/2026 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:52.4 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $31.00 |
| 5/10 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:51.7 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $26.00 |
| 10/10 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | NMT1W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jye Coney | 1:52.3 | 10 |
| 15.2L | $51.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Vaughan Duncan | 1:52.3 | 7 |
| 9.6L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 17.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 06/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 |
Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 9th (Fr10) over 1609m at this track, beaten 22 m by Go Without (1:50.80) on September 26 at $41. Before that 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track was 4th-12.22 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Golly Gee Fellas (1:50.60) in M on September 19 at $101. Tough from this draw.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 02/10/2026 | 6 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $6.50 |
| 9/10 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:50.8 | 10 |
| 22.1L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:50.6 | 2 |
| 15.7L | $101.00 |
| 4/9 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.7 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $8.50 |
| 7/7 | 05/09/2026 | 4 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:49.8 | 1 |
| 13.9L | $81.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.4 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.6 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 11/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | T J Battle | 0 |
| 39.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 13/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Stacie Carbone | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |