Menangle Race 3 - Nutrien Equine Nsw Breeders Challenge 3yo Colts And Geldings - Semi-Final 1
YOTTIE (5) has been dominant in winning his two outings since a spell, drawing very wide but working to the front in a heat of this series here last week and cruising home by close to 11m. The previous time he raced at this circuit he placed in the NSW Derby. He is two from three when third-up and looks the one to beat. ALERT BAY (8) chased boom colt Loucasso for three straight seconds before landing a well-deserved win at this circuit and distance last start, working to the front from a similar draw to this before scoring by 7m. He could do that again. ENJABONARLO (2) has been racing well from wider barriers, recording a win in a heat of this series at Bathurst along with two placings at this circuit and distance from his last three outings. Draws to play a role again as does ETHANS REVENGE (1) who has some decent form behind him including a win here three back and he should enjoy a soft run.

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 1609m 3yo on September 12. Last time out 4th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 8th-16.92 beaten 15 m by Alert Bay (1:51.30) in 3yo on October 13 at $13. First four claims from the inside draw.
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 | 13/10/2026 | 11 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:51.3 | 3 |
| 15.7L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 02/10/2026 | 20 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:52.3 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | NMT1W20 0K stake/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:54.1 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $2.50 |
| 5/7 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:49.5 | 4 |
| 22.8L | $61.00 |
| 2/9 | 29/08/2026 | 9 | NMT1W/20 0K stake/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:52.3 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/10 | 20/08/2026 | 150 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $1.80 |
| 1/7 | 12/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 05/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 16.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr7) over 1609m at this track was 4th-5.14 at the bell, beaten 3 m by Neptunite (1:52.60) on October 17 at $8. Two runs back won by a nose as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Bathurst (2:02.20) beating Frizza in 3yo on September 30 at $1.30 at the bell was leading 1.7. Nicely drawn and can be in the finish.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 17/10/2026 | 17 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:52.6 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $8.00 |
| 1/10 | 30/09/2026 | 15 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Brad Hewitt | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $1.30 |
| 2/8 | 15/09/2026 | 19 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:51.9 | 8 |
| 1.4L | $3.00 |
| 1/3 | 10/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Brad Hewitt | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 27/08/2026 | 68 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 63.2L | $4.60 |
| 1/4 | 13/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Brad Hewitt | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:51.3 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $16.00 |
| 7/10 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:51.4 | 9 |
| 12.4L | $15.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track was 3rd-7.43 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Yottie (1:50.50) in 3yo on October 13 at $18. Two runs back 3rd (Sr2) over 1609m at Newcastle was 9th-15.61 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Nocturnal (1:52.30) in 3yo on October 2 at $11. Hard to enthuse.
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 | 13/10/2026 | 11 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:50.5 | 2 |
| 14.1L | $18.00 |
| 3/10 | 02/10/2026 | 13 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.3 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:49.9 | 4 |
| 20.2L | $151.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | NMT1W20 0K stake/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.1 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $4.33 |
| 4/7 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:49.5 | 2 |
| 21.1L | $71.00 |
| 8/9 | 29/08/2026 | 4 | NMT1W/20 0K stake/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.3 | 9 |
| 10.7L | $12.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 17.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 30/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Well-beaten 11 days ago at this track over 1609m, before that 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early pace at Newcastle was 4th-7.73 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Nocturnal (1:52.30) in 3yo on October 2 at $61. Facing a difficult assignment.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 13/10/2026 | 11 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.3 | 2 |
| 32.3L | $26.00 |
| 2/10 | 02/10/2026 | 14 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.3 | 4 |
| 11.6L | $61.00 |
| 1/10 | 18/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.0 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.80 |
| 7/8 | 12/09/2026 | 9 | NMT1W20 0K stake/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:54.1 | 8 |
| 10.4L | $61.00 |
| 4/9 | 03/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $3.10 |
| 2/10 | 28/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.3 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Kerryann Morris | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Kerryann Morris | 0 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bernie Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track and Bathurst. Last start posted a big 10 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr9) at this track (1:50.50) beating Cowboy Culture in 3yo on October 13 at $1.18 at the bell was leading 2.48. Smart gelding who strips fitter third-up from a spell and is going to be hard beat.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 19/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Bernie Hewitt | 0 |
| 22.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 13/10/2026 | 20 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:50.5 | 9 |
| 10.8L | $1.18 |
| 1/10 | 23/09/2026 | 67 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $1.04 |
| 1/4 | 07/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Bernie Hewitt | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/11 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Bernie Hewitt | 1:54.1 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $9.00 |
| 4/12 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | 3YO | $26,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Bernie Hewitt | 1:52.0 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $7.50 |
| 2/11 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Bernie Hewitt | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $1.90 |
| 2/6 | 13/06/2026 | 77 | No NR | $10,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Bernie Hewitt | 1:50.7 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Bernie Hewitt | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh after being driven well back, behind This Is Heaven at Bathurst over 1730m in a 3yo on September 16 at $8.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Alert Bay at this track over 1609m in a 3yo on October 13 at $7. Worth a place in the exotics.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 13/10/2026 | 27 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:51.3 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $7.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 16/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Mat Rue | 1:54.0 | 8 |
| 20.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/10 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | Colts Geldings NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Mat Rue | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $1.28 |
| 2/9 | 19/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Mat Rue | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $1.15 |
| 1/9 | 05/08/2026 | 222 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:54.9 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $1.06 |
| 1/7 | 27/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Mat Rue | 0 |
| 44.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 26/12/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | Mat Rue | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 40.4L | $1.70 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 3.5 m second behind Lexy at Bathurst over 1730m 3yo last start. Before that was beaten a nose second again at Bathurst same class on September 30. Among the exotic players.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 19/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Phoebe Betts | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 14/10/2026 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:54.0 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $1.10 |
| 2/10 | 30/09/2026 | 3 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 6/9 | 27/09/2026 | 11 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Eugowra | 2100m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 16.7L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 16/09/2026 | 91 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:54.0 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $1.60 |
| 2/4 | 07/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Phoebe Betts | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 31/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Phoebe Betts | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 17/06/2026 | 81 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Anthony Frisby | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $2.50 |
| 9/10 | 28/03/2026 | 5 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Anthony Frisby | 1:52.6 | 8 |
| 19.9L | $151.00 |

Driver: James Rattray
Stats
Comments
Going well. Last start won by 6 m as favourite (Fr7) at this track (1:51.30) beating Cohen The Red in 3yo on October 13 at $1.30 at the bell was leading 0.58. Wide draw again but looks the danger.
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 | 13/10/2026 | 14 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | James Rattray | 1:51.3 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $1.30 |
| 2/8 | 29/09/2026 | 10 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | James Rattray | 1:49.7 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | James Rattray | 1:49.9 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 05/09/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | James Rattray | 1:49.5 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | James Rattray | 1:51.7 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $1.75 |
| 1/9 | 08/08/2026 | 49 | NMT1W/20 0K/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | James Rattray | 1:51.6 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 2/9 | 29/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Taylah Osmond | 0 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | James Rattray | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts at this course. Placed last start surrendered the lead and finished 3rd (Fr8) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track was 2nd-2.48 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Yottie (1:50.50) in 3yo on October 13 at $8.50. Before that 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track was 6th-28.61 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Loucasso (1:49.70) in 3yo on September 29 at $51. Not easy from this draw.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 13/10/2026 | 14 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:50.5 | 8 |
| 10.9L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 29/09/2026 | 66 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:49.7 | 6 |
| 18.8L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ashleigh Delosa | 0 |
| 4.6L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 16/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 25.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 25/07/2026 | 15 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:53.4 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $21.00 |
| 1/10 | 10/07/2026 | 15 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Declan Murphy | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 18.1L | $1.60 |
| 1/10 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | W | Declan Murphy | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $1.80 |
| 3/10 | 18/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $1.65 |

Driver: Amanda Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Alert Bay, a rival who he faces again; when 25 metres seventh at this track over 1609m in a 3yo race on October 13. Facing a tough assignment.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 13/10/2026 | 13 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:51.3 | 1 |
| 26.8L | $71.00 |
| 9/10 | 30/09/2026 | 70 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Isobel Ross | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 27.7L | $26.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jason Hewitt | 0 |
| 7.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 22/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $3.30 |
| 2/9 | 15/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.30 |
| 1/9 | 08/07/2026 | 7 | NMT2Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |
| 2/10 | 01/07/2026 | 7 | 3YO Colts and Geldings | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.20 |
| 1/6 | 20/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Mitch Turnbull | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |