Menangle Race 8 - Nutrien Equine Nsw Breeders Challenge 4yo Entires And Geldings - Semi-Final 2
DOUBLE LOU (8) makes his first appearance since July's Rising Sun but he was readied for this with two strong trials. Draws wide but he flies fresh with three wins and a placing from four attempts and his strike rate at this circuit and distance is encouraging. SINALOA (5) took on some handy rivals when midfield in a Listed FFA race last week. Fitter for that and is better placed against his own age group. HEEZA MALTEEZA (3) hasn't raced since he won here in March but should be ready to go off a couple of trials and has won three of five previous first-up attempts. Draws for a good return. WICKED WIZARD (2) led from much wider to place last week and is suited coming back to the mile having won here the last two times he raced over the distance. Has the speed to take advantage of a low draw. BETTORLIGHTEM UP (7) faded after working last start but won three of his previous four so is capable of better.

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr10) over 1609m at this track was 8th-14.29 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Neptunite (1:52.60) on October 17 at $41. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr9) over 2300m at this track was 6th-10.66 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Forever Onthe Punt (2:46.10) in 4yo+ on October 3 at $7. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 17/10/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.6 | 10 |
| 13.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:56.2 | 9 |
| 13.4L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/09/2026 | 11 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:50.8 | 2 |
| 12.9L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:51.9 | 7 |
| 1.4L | $4.20 |
| 1/7 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:51.8 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 01/09/2026 | 28 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:51.6 | 10 |
| 1.1L | $17.00 |
| 3/9 | 17/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Chris Geary | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | D R Hancock | 0 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when third at this track on October 10. Scored the start before at this track on October 3. Racing very well. Solid claims from a low draw.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 10/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:54.0 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $1.50 |
| 1/9 | 03/10/2026 | 21 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jye Coney | 1:51.6 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $4.80 |
| 8/9 | 12/09/2026 | 21 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:54.0 | 7 |
| 18.6L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:51.7 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $5.50 |
| 10/10 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | NMT1W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jye Coney | 1:51.7 | 9 |
| 152.9L | $8.00 |
| 1/10 | 01/08/2026 | 57 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | R | Jye Coney | 1:54.7 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 12/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | A Sanderson | 0 |
| 18.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
Stats
Comments
Returns after seven months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation recording by 7 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at this track (2:43.00) beating Raging Whitebait in on March 27 at $3.30 at the bell was leading 4.1m on the pegs. First-up record is strong, including three wins, and draws well.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 14/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 38.4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 07/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 13.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.0 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $3.30 |
| 3/9 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:52.6 | 8 |
| 6.7L | $13.00 |
| 7/9 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:50.6 | 2 |
| 19.0L | $18.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:50.1 | 9 |
| 27.2L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:51.7 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/02/2026 | 105 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.6 | 7 |
| 6.4L | $4.40 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr3) over 2300m at this track was 7th-13.49 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Mick Danger (2:43.60) on October 17 at $7.50. Two runs back 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 3.5 m by Arggghhh (1:50.10) on October 10 at $7. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 17/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 13.4L | $7.50 |
| 4/10 | 10/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:50.1 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/10/2026 | 8 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:52.2 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $23.00 |
| 1/10 | 25/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.5 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $2.00 |
| 5/10 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.0 | 8 |
| 17.3L | $81.00 |
| 2/9 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.0 | 9 |
| 2.1L | $16.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 14.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 07/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1646m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 0.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Resumed when over this distance beaten 5.5 m fifth behind Hi Manameisjeff in a LR on October 17. Will take a lot from that run and is a major player.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 17/10/2026 | 91 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:50.3 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/3 | 07/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 8.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 23/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $2.90 |
| 5/12 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | 3&4YO | $300,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:50.3 | 5 |
| 17.9L | $151.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:50.1 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $2.80 |
| 3/10 | 06/06/2026 | 63 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:50.9 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $4.00 |
| 6/12 | 04/04/2026 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $6.50 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Finding it hard to put a couple of good runs together. Last start was 2nd (Fr4) over 2125m after showing early speed at Penrith was leading by 0.95 at the bell, beaten a neck by Action Major (2:35.90) on October 15 at $5.50. Before that beaten 9 metres, seventh at this track over 1609m on October 3. This looks a tough task.
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 | 15/10/2026 | 12 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:51.9 | 7 |
| 9.2L | $6.50 |
| 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 |
| 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: Jason Grimson
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track was 2nd-2.15 at the bell, beaten 7 m by I Got Chills (1:52.20) on October 3 at $5.50. Showed ability the run before when he won by 5.5 m as favourite (Fr6) at Penrith (2:33.10) beating Ohoka Cobra in on September 17 at $2.50 at the bell was leading 2.64. One for the exotics.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 03/10/2026 | 16 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:52.2 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 17/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:56.0 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/10 | 09/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:54.6 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $2.70 |
| 9/10 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jason Grimson | 1:49.0 | 10 |
| 39.4L | $15.00 |
| 1/10 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jason Grimson | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 11.7L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 15/08/2026 | 21 | NMT1W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:51.7 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ashleigh Delosa | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ashleigh Delosa | 0 |
| 23.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bailey McDonough
Stats
Comments
Returns after four months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into eighth behind Captains Mistress at Albion Park over 2138m in a G1 on July 4 at $18. Owns a strong fresh record and ready to go go off two nice trials.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 14/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Bailey Mcdonough | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 23/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Bailey Mcdonough | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/12 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | 3&4YO | $300,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:50.3 | 5 |
| 20.2L | $18.00 |
| 1/10 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:50.9 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $1.50 |
| 2/9 | 13/06/2026 | 70 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:52.1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |
| 3/12 | 04/04/2026 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:53.6 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/03/2026 | 13 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:54.0 | 8 |
| 7.7L | $2.60 |
| 1/10 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:49.7 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $2.40 |