Menangle Race 7 - Nutrien Equine Nsw Breeders Challenge 3yo Colts And Geldings - Semi-Final 2
Boom colt LOUCASSO (8) made it three from three at this circuit and distance since joining Seaton Grima for this campaign when he took out a heat of this series by 2.3m last start. Draws wider but had enough speed to lead and win well from similar barriers in his other two outings since a long spell. Has been kept up to the mark with an easy trial win and is the one to beat. NOCTURNAL (5) was held up when runner-up here last week and had made it three wins on the trot with his fresh success at Newcastle prior. Runs into a smart one tonight but he is capable and should be close to his peak now. LEXY (1) came from the back row to beat a handy one when resuming at Bathurst. The ace draw can see him competitive. UPTOWN CHANCE (10) cops a wide draw but is worth including after winning two of his last three outings, one of them at this circuit and distance.

Driver: Bernie Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Continued his steady form from last campaign first-up. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 14/10/2026 | 313 | NR up to 60 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Bernie Hewitt | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J T Hewitt | 0 |
| 58L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 05/12/2025 | 6 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:53.8 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $1.85 |
| 3/10 | 29/11/2025 | 35 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:51.5 | 5 |
| 19.4L | $2.70 |
| 3/10 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Bernie Hewitt | 1:50.6 | 4 |
| 5.2L | $16.00 |
| 2/9 | 11/10/2025 | 10 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:50.7 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $19.00 |
| 1/10 | 01/10/2025 | 14 | 2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Bernie Hewitt | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $1.20 |

Driver: Chloe Formosa
Stats
Comments
Fair run when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Enjabonarlo at Bathurst over 1730m in a 3yo on September 30 at $16. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second behind Yottie at this track over 1609m in a 3yo on October 13 at $17. Nicely drawn and has first four claims.
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 | 13 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:50.5 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $17.00 |
| 3/10 | 30/09/2026 | 53 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Chloe Formosa | 1:53.7 | 7 |
| 4.4L | $16.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Mitch Turnbull | 0 |
| 7.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Mitch Turnbull | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | NMT1W/20 0K/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:51.6 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $23.00 |
| 5/7 | 01/08/2026 | 10 | NMT3Ws/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Chloe Formosa | 1:54.3 | 5 |
| 8.9L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 22/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Chloe Formosa | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 5/9 | 15/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:59.1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $3.90 |

Driver: Rickie Alchin
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-0.58 beaten 15 m by Alert Bay (1:51.30) in 3yo on October 13 at $26. Two runs back 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at Newcastle, at the bell was 6th-12.17 beaten 16 m by Nocturnal (1:52.30) in 3yo on October 2 at $3.40. Maybe a place.
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 | 11 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:51.3 | 8 |
| 15.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 02/10/2026 | 17 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:52.3 | 2 |
| 16.1L | $3.40 |
| 3/8 | 15/09/2026 | 17 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:51.9 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $14.00 |
| 9/9 | 29/08/2026 | 8 | NMT1W/20 0K stake/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:52.3 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:52.2 | 1 |
| 21.4L | $3.90 |
| 1/10 | 14/08/2026 | 13 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:51.5 | 2 |
| 19.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 06/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 7.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Been racing consistently with 3 consecutive minor placings. Good effort last outing 2nd (Sr2) over 1740m after being wide early at Riverina Paceway was leading by 1.2 at the bell, beaten a head by Imon (2:01.70) in 3yo on October 9 at $4.20. Facing a more difficult assignment.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 09/10/2026 | 5 | NMT2Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:52.6 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $4.20 |
| 3/4 | 04/10/2026 | 9 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $2.60 |
| 3/10 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | NMT2Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:50.7 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/10 | 07/09/2026 | 13 | 0Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $1.50 |
| 2/10 | 25/08/2026 | 11 | 0Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | R | Harrison Ross | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $1.40 |
| 2/4 | 01/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Melissa Hawke | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Blake Micallef | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Finished up last campaign with a win at this track, started this campaign came from midfield and posted a big 11 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr6) at Newcastle (1:52.30) beating Between Decks in 3yo on October 2 at $2.25 at the bell was leading 4.3. Then last outing game effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track was 3rd-2.86 at the bell, beaten 3 m by Neptunite (1:52.60) on October 17 at $2.20. Reliable 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 17/10/2026 | 15 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:52.6 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $2.20 |
| 1/10 | 02/10/2026 | 83 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:52.3 | 6 |
| 11.6L | $2.25 |
| 1/8 | 23/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 16/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 19.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | NMT1W/20 0K/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:53.3 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/9 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | NMT3Ws/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:51.9 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $2.90 |
| 7/9 | 20/06/2026 | 21 | 0W/20K Stakes/TS | $20,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:51.7 | 9 |
| 13.1L | $11.00 |
| 2/12 | 30/05/2026 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:53.0 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $26.00 |

Driver: Amanda Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 5th (Sr1) over 1730m at Bathurst beaten 30 m by Lexy (2:02.60) in 3yo on October 14 at $34. Before that was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 1730m at Bathurst beaten 21 m by Enjabonarlo (2:02.20) in 3yo on September 30 at $126. Tested.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 14/10/2026 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 28.2L | $34.00 |
| 5/10 | 30/09/2026 | 14 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Amanda Turnbull | 1:53.7 | 6 |
| 21.5L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:54.0 | 7 |
| 22.8L | $31.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/09/2026 | 7 | NMT2Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 17.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 02/09/2026 | 7 | Colts Geldings NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/08/2026 | 112 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 17/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Amanda Turnbull | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 10/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Amanda Turnbull | 0 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr10) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.77 beaten 16 m by Alert Bay (1:51.30) in 3yo on October 13 at $34. Before that surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr8) over 1730m after showing early speed at Bathurst was 3rd-4.53 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Enjabonarlo (2:02.20) in 3yo on September 30 at $12. Not keen on his chances in this field.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 13/10/2026 | 13 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:51.3 | 10 |
| 16.3L | $34.00 |
| 4/10 | 30/09/2026 | 7 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Bernie Hewitt | 1:53.7 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/09/2026 | 67 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jason Hewitt | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.30 |
| 3/4 | 07/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jason Hewitt | 0 |
| 17.9L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 18/07/2026 | 8 | No NR | $30,350.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Bernie Hewitt | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 24.7L | $41.00 |
| 9/12 | 10/07/2026 | 8 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Bernie Hewitt | 1:52.0 | 3 |
| 19.4L | $126.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/07/2026 | 5 | Up to 3 LTW | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Bernie Hewitt | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 22.4L | $2.30 |
| 1/6 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Bernie Hewitt | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Seaton Grima
Stats
Comments
Brings the right form to the table. Won by 2.25 m as favourite (Fr5) at this track (1:49.70) beating Alert Bay in 3yo on September 29 at $1.05 at the bell was leading 4.69. Two runs back won by 4 m as favourite (Fr7) at this track (1:49.90) beating Alert Bay in 3yo on September 19 at $1.15 at the bell was leading 3.66. Boom colt who can overcome the wide draw to add to his winning streak.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 14/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 16.8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 29/09/2026 | 10 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:49.7 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $1.05 |
| 1/8 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:49.9 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $1.15 |
| 1/7 | 05/09/2026 | 266 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:49.5 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $1.20 |
| 1/4 | 19/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 40.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/11 | 13/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:52.2 | 1 |
| 24.5L | $1.10 |
| 1/11 | 05/12/2025 | 146 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.6 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/10 | 12/07/2025 | 30 | No NR | $500,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:51.6 | 7 |
| 2.2L | $6.50 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 5th-12.87 beaten 17 m by Alert Bay (1:51.30) in 3yo on October 13 at $21. Two runs back 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Loucasso (1:49.70) in 3yo on September 29 at $71. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 13/10/2026 | 14 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:51.3 | 5 |
| 17.6L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/09/2026 | 11 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:49.7 | 4 |
| 28.8L | $71.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/09/2026 | 8 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 15.7L | $2.60 |
| 1/10 | 10/09/2026 | 5 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 20.4L | $2.70 |
| 6/7 | 05/09/2026 | 9 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:49.5 | 5 |
| 29.4L | $61.00 |
| 9/9 | 27/08/2026 | 9 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Kerryann Morris | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 47.1L | $34.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Locke
Stats
Comments
Hard to fault of late. Last start won by 11 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Riverina Paceway (2:04.30) beating Hesourcelebrity in 3yo on October 4 at $1.50 at the bell was leading 5.9. Draws wide but is one to consider for exotics.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 04/10/2026 | 16 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | James Locke | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $1.50 |
| 4/10 | 18/09/2026 | 20 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | James Locke | 1:52.9 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 29/08/2026 | 18 | NMT1W/20 0K stake/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | James Locke | 1:52.3 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.60 |
| 2/7 | 11/08/2026 | 11 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | James Locke | 1:51.8 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | James Locke | 1:52.5 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $3.10 |
| 3/9 | 17/07/2026 | 21 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | James Locke | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | James Locke | 0 |
| 14.8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 19/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | James Locke | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |