Menangle R3 TAB WE'RE ON FFA
Tab We'Re On Ffa
7:30pm • 1609m • Mobile Start • Pacers • No NR. • No age restrictions • $20,4007:30pm • 1609m • Mobile Start • Pacers • No NR. • No age restrictions • $20,400
Race Notes
Age
10 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Bettors Delight USA - Lady Euthenia (Art Major USA)
Best MR
1:49.6MS
Dist Best MR
1:49.6MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Boots - Knee, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 58, Lugging Pole N/S, Nose Band - Conventional, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Blinkers - Sliding Dolly Vardens
Today's Stats
Track
40-10-5-9
Distance
26-7-2-6
Track & Distance
23-7-1-5
Last Season
27-6-5-6
This Season
2-1-0-0
Career
130-32-18-22
Prize Money
$2,081,246
Win Range
1609 - 2887
Last 10 Starts
2421345318
Last Run
14 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 130-32-18-22 | 26-7-2-6 | 52-14-5-10 | 40-10-5-9 | 23-7-1-5 | 2-1-0-0 | 27-6-5-6 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 25% | 27% | 27% | 25% | 30% | 50% | 22% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 55% | 58% | 56% | 60% | 57% | 50% | 63% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 1 Feb 2025 | Melton | 2760m | - | No NR. | Sportsbet A G Hunter Cup | 7.2m | $250,000 | Greg Sugars | Sr6 | - | $41.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:51.9 (54.6, 27.6) | Swayzee | Leap to Fame HD | Republican Party NZ HFHD |
| 1/10 | 25 Jan 2025 | Menangl | 2300m | - | No NR. | Always Allcott Ffa | - | $20,400 | Will Rixon | Fr8 | - | $4.20 | 42 days ago | - | 1:52.2 (54.1, 26.9) | Max Delight | Captains Knock 2.6m | Don Hugo 4.7m |
| 3/12 | 14 Dec 2024 | Menangl | 2300m | - | No NR. | Tab Id24 Final G1 | 3.8m | $500,000 | Nathan Jack | Sr2 | - | $15.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:50.5 (53.7, 27.6) | Don Hugo | Minstrel NZ 1.6m | Max Delight 2.2m |
| 5/12 | 7 Dec 2024 | Menangl | 2300m | - | No NR. | Tab Id24 Pacing Ht9 | 14.2m | $30,000 | Nathan Jack | Sr3 | - | $6.50 | 3 days ago | - | 1:52.4 (53.7, 26.7) | Captains Knock | My Moonlite Dream NZ 5.4m | Curly James 7.6m |
| 4/12 | 4 Dec 2024 | Bthurst | 1730m | - | No NR. | Tab Id24 Pacing Ht5 | 9.9m | $30,000 | Nathan Jack | Fr5 | - | $3.50 | 5 days ago | - | 1:52.2 (54.1, 26.8) | Don Hugo | District Attorney 9.2m | Unfazed NZ HFNK |
| 3/12 | 29 Nov 2024 | Newcast | 2030m | - | No NR. | Tab Id24 Pacing Ht1 | 6.5m | $30,000 | Nathan Jack | Fr3 | - | $3.70 | 20 days ago | - | 1:53.2 (54.2, 26.7) | Minstrel NZ | Jilliby Nitro 4.6m | Max Delight 1.9m |
| 1/10 | 9 Nov 2024 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Italian Cup | - | $30,600 | Joshua Gallagher | Fr5 | - | $3.20 | 14 days ago | - | 1:49.6 (54.0, 26.6) | Max Delight | Nyack 3.7m | Don Lou 1.0m |
| 2/10 | 26 Oct 2024 | Menangl | 2300m | - | No NR. | Battle Of Beersheba | 7.2m | $25,500 | Nathan Jack | Fr3 | - | $23.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:52.0 (55.1, 26.9) | Leap to Fame | Max Delight 7.2m | Don Lou HFNK |
| 4/12 | 12 Oct 2024 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Sportsbet Victoria Cup | 6.6m | $300,000 | Nathan Jack | Fr3 | - | $34.00 | 28 days ago | - | 1:51.8 (55.2, 27.5) | Swayzee | Curly James 4.0m | Mach Dan 1.9m |
| 2/10 | 14 Sep 2024 | Menangl | 2300m | - | NR up to 120. | Sutton Mcmillan Ffa | 1.6m | $30,600 | Brad Hewitt | Fr10 | - | $2.50 | - | - | 1:53.3 (56.5, 28.2) | Classie Washington NZ | Max Delight 1.6m | Whereyabinboppin 3.1m |
Sire
Bettors Delight USA
Dam
Lady Euthenia
Trained at
Avenel
Colours
Yellow, Dark Blue Striped Sleeves
Owners
M J (Michael) Maxfield
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Rixon | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D Aiken | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
SOONER THE BETTOR (5) brings strong form from NZ where he has put together a string of wins and placings including a last-start third in the Auckland Cup. Finished second in both the Chariots of Fire and Miracle Mile at this circuit and distance last year, pushing Leap To Fame in the latter. If he returns in that sort of form he'll go close in this. IM THE FALCON (4) returned to winning form last week, his fourth success in five starts at this circuit since crossing from NZ. Race fit and draws lower so can measure up. CAPTAINS KNOCK (8) chased from a back row draw in the Hunter Cup last start and has been good from similar barriers to this in his previous two outings here. MAX DELIGHT (7) was good from a horror draw in the Hunter Cup and came from a similar barrier to this when scoring here two back. Right in this. KINGMAKER (2) faces a strong field but looks close to a win and is worth including from a low draw.
Age
6 years old
Sex
Bay - Horse
Breeding
Captaintreacherous (US) - Scarlett Finn NZ (In the Pocket USA)
Best MR
1:48.4MS
Dist Best MR
1:48.4MS
Gear
Bit - Straight, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Rein N/S, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 58, Blinkers - Pull Up
Today's Stats
Track
27-12-3-4
Distance
18-10-2-4
Track & Distance
18-10-2-4
Last Season
23-8-1-5
This Season
3-0-2-0
Career
45-18-5-7
Prize Money
$969,952
Win Range
1609 - 2300
Last 10 Starts
1141317226
Last Run
14 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 45-18-5-7 | 18-10-2-4 | 26-14-4-6 | 27-12-3-4 | 18-10-2-4 | 3-0-2-0 | 23-8-1-5 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 40% | 56% | 54% | 44% | 56% | 0% | 35% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 67% | 89% | 92% | 70% | 89% | 67% | 61% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 1 Feb 2025 | Melton | 2760m | - | No NR. | Sportsbet A G Hunter Cup | 6.7m | $250,000 | Brad Hewitt | Sr3 | - | $34.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:51.9 (54.6, 27.6) | Swayzee | Leap to Fame HD | Republican Party NZ HFHD |
| 2/10 | 25 Jan 2025 | Menangl | 2300m | - | No NR. | Always Allcott Ffa | 2.6m | $20,400 | Brad Hewitt | Fr9 | - | $2.80 | 7 days ago | - | 1:52.2 (54.1, 26.9) | Max Delight | Captains Knock 2.6m | Don Hugo 4.7m |
| 2/10 | 18 Jan 2025 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Established In 1967 Succes | 6.5m | $20,400 | Brad Hewitt | Fr9 | - | $3.00 | 35 days ago | - | 1:49.0 (53.9, 26.6) | Nyack | Captains Knock 6.5m | Wasa Heat Seeker NZ SHFHD |
| 7/12 | 14 Dec 2024 | Menangl | 2300m | - | No NR. | Tab Id24 Final G1 | 20.7m | $500,000 | Brad Hewitt | Sr1 | - | $7.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:50.5 (53.7, 27.6) | Don Hugo | Minstrel NZ 1.6m | Max Delight 2.2m |
| 1/12 | 7 Dec 2024 | Menangl | 2300m | - | No NR. | Tab Id24 Pacing Ht9 | - | $30,000 | Brad Hewitt | Fr7 | - | $3.70 | 3 days ago | - | 1:52.4 (53.7, 26.7) | Captains Knock | My Moonlite Dream NZ 5.4m | Curly James 7.6m |
| 3/11 | 4 Dec 2024 | Bthurst | 1730m | - | No NR. | Tab Id24 Pacing Ht4 | 4.4m | $30,000 | Brad Hewitt | Sr2 | - | $3.90 | 5 days ago | - | 1:51.4 (54.3, 27.4) | Nerano NZ | Dangerous 3.7m | Captains Knock HFNK |
| 1/12 | 29 Nov 2024 | Newcast | 2030m | - | No NR. | Tab Id24 Pacing Ht2 | - | $30,000 | Brad Hewitt | Sr2 | - | $6.00 | 20 days ago | - | 1:55.3 (55.4, 28.0) | Captains Knock | Terry NZ HFNK | Dangerous 3.2m |
| 4/10 | 9 Nov 2024 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Italian Cup | 6.8m | $30,600 | Brad Hewitt | Fr7 | - | $2.90 | 14 days ago | - | 1:49.6 (54.0, 26.6) | Max Delight | Nyack 3.7m | Don Lou 1.0m |
| 1/10 | 26 Oct 2024 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Nswbc 4yo E&g Final | - | $50,000 | Brad Hewitt | Fr2 | - | $1.30 | 7 days ago | - | 1:48.4 (53.9, 27.0) | Captains Knock | Oliver Dan 16.2m | El Camino 6.4m |
| 1/10 | 19 Oct 2024 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Nswbc 4yo E&g Semi | - | $25,000 | Brad Hewitt | Fr1 | - | $1.09 | - | - | 1:49.7 (53.5, 26.8) | Captains Knock | Mick Danger 18.0m | El Camino 4.0m |
Sire
Captaintreacherous (US)
Dam
Scarlett Finn NZ
Trained at
Menangle Park
Colours
Dark Green & Yellow Diamonds, Brown Sleeves
Owners
Triple Play Syndicate
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Hewitt | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B M Hewitt | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
D: Bailey McDonough
T: A R Bertwistle
Race comment
SOONER THE BETTOR (5) brings strong form from NZ where he has put together a string of wins and placings including a last-start third in the Auckland Cup. Finished second in both the Chariots of Fire and Miracle Mile at this circuit and distance last year, pushing Leap To Fame in the latter. If he returns in that sort of form he'll go close in this. IM THE FALCON (4) returned to winning form last week, his fourth success in five starts at this circuit since crossing from NZ. Race fit and draws lower so can measure up. CAPTAINS KNOCK (8) chased from a back row draw in the Hunter Cup last start and has been good from similar barriers to this in his previous two outings here. MAX DELIGHT (7) was good from a horror draw in the Hunter Cup and came from a similar barrier to this when scoring here two back. Right in this. KINGMAKER (2) faces a strong field but looks close to a win and is worth including from a low draw.
Age
7 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Art Major USA - Venus Serena (NZ) (Mach Three CA)
Best MR
1:51.8MS
Dist Best MR
1:51.8MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Hood, Boots - Knee, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 62, Neck Strap, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible, Whip, Half Pole O/S
Today's Stats
Track
111-10-19-19
Distance
74-7-13-12
Track & Distance
72-7-12-11
Last Season
43-3-9-8
This Season
5-0-0-0
Career
153-13-26-25
Prize Money
$389,945
Win Range
1609 - 2300
Last 10 Starts
6082454407
Last Run
7 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 153-13-26-25 | 74-7-13-12 | 82-8-14-14 | 111-10-19-19 | 72-7-12-11 | 5-0-0-0 | 43-3-9-8 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 8% | 9% | 10% | 9% | 10% | 0% | 7% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 42% | 43% | 44% | 43% | 42% | 0% | 47% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | - | 7 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 8 Feb 2025 | Menangl | 2300m | - | No NR. | Woodlands Stud Shuttling | 16.4m | $20,400 | Bailey Mcdonough | Fr3 | - | $26.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:53.8 (54.5, 26.9) | Im the Falcon NZ | Kingmaker NZ 9.3m | Petes Said So NZ 3.2m |
| 10/10 | 25 Jan 2025 | Menangl | 2300m | - | No NR. | Always Allcott Ffa | 29.0m | $20,400 | Bailey Mcdonough | Fr5 | - | $126.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:52.2 (54.1, 26.9) | Max Delight | Captains Knock 2.6m | Don Hugo 4.7m |
| 4/10 | 18 Jan 2025 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Established In 1967 Succes | 10.4m | $20,400 | Bailey Mcdonough | Fr1 | - | $81.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:49.0 (53.9, 26.6) | Nyack | Captains Knock 6.5m | Wasa Heat Seeker NZ SHFHD |
| 4/6 | 11 Jan 2025 | Menangl | 2300m | - | No NR. | Hyland Sportswear | 8.2m | $20,400 | Will Rixon | Fr1 | - | $9.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (54.3, 26.8) | Nyack | Petes Said So NZ 1.0m | Line Up NZ 6.2m |
| 5/9 | 4 Jan 2025 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | P J Hall Ffa | 6.7m | $30,600 | Will Rixon | Fr6 | - | $26.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:49.8 (55.1, 27.4) | Im the Falcon NZ | Terry NZ NK | Petes Said So NZ 1.4m |
| 4/12 | 26 Dec 2024 | Bthurst | 2790m | - | No NR. | Shirley Turnbull Mem G3 | 23.8m | $50,000 | Will Rixon | Sr3 | - | $51.00 | 5 days ago | - | 1:54.9 (55.5, 27.9) | Swayzee | Smooth Buzz 17.4m | Kanena Provlima 2.8m |
| 2/10 | 21 Dec 2024 | Newcast | 1609m | - | NR up to 75. | Ccg Commercial Cleaning Gr | HD | $9,792 | Grace Panella | Sr2 | - | $2.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.6 (56.3, 28.2) | Port AU Prince NZ | Ardens Ace NZ HD | Stravinsky 1.8m |
| 8/12 | 14 Dec 2024 | Menangl | 2300m | - | No NR. | Tab Inter Dominion Consol. | 12.5m | $50,000 | Will Rixon | Fr8 | - | $126.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.8 (54.2, 26.8) | Cantfindabettorman NZ | Perfect Stride NZ 4.4m | Tenzing Bromac NZ 3.4m |
| 10/11 | 7 Dec 2024 | Menangl | 2300m | - | No NR. | Tab Id24 Pacing Ht8 | 21.5m | $30,000 | Will Rixon | Fr1 | - | $81.00 | 3 days ago | - | 1:52.2 (54.6, 27.5) | Dangerous | Minstrel NZ HFNK | Terry NZ 7.4m |
| 6/12 | 4 Dec 2024 | Bthurst | 1730m | - | No NR. | Tab Id24 Pacing Ht6 | 7.7m | $30,000 | Will Rixon | Sr3 | - | $151.00 | - | - | 1:53.0 (57.0, 28.7) | Petes Said So NZ | My Moonlite Dream NZ 1.6m | Cya Art NZ HD |
Sire
Art Major USA
Dam
Venus Serena (NZ)
Trained at
Menangle Park
Colours
Red & Yellow Diamonds, Dark Blue & Yellow Striped Sleeves
Owners
A B (Alison) Bertwistle
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey McDonough | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A R Bertwistle | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
D: Jack Callaghan (a(C))
T: J R Grimson
Race comment
SOONER THE BETTOR (5) brings strong form from NZ where he has put together a string of wins and placings including a last-start third in the Auckland Cup. Finished second in both the Chariots of Fire and Miracle Mile at this circuit and distance last year, pushing Leap To Fame in the latter. If he returns in that sort of form he'll go close in this. IM THE FALCON (4) returned to winning form last week, his fourth success in five starts at this circuit since crossing from NZ. Race fit and draws lower so can measure up. CAPTAINS KNOCK (8) chased from a back row draw in the Hunter Cup last start and has been good from similar barriers to this in his previous two outings here. MAX DELIGHT (7) was good from a horror draw in the Hunter Cup and came from a similar barrier to this when scoring here two back. Right in this. KINGMAKER (2) faces a strong field but looks close to a win and is worth including from a low draw.
Age
8 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Bettors Delight USA - Tandias Bromac NZ (Art Major USA)
Best MR
1:49.8MS
Dist Best MR
1:49.8MS
Gear
Bit - Headcheck
Today's Stats
Track
5-4-0-0
Distance
6-3-0-0
Track & Distance
4-3-0-0
Last Season
12-3-0-2
This Season
3-2-0-0
Career
59-12-8-8
Prize Money
$306,272
Win Range
1609 - 3200
Last 10 Starts
57x4711191
Last Run
7 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 59-12-8-8 | 6-3-0-0 | 6-3-0-0 | 5-4-0-0 | 4-3-0-0 | 3-2-0-0 | 12-3-0-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 20% | 50% | 50% | 80% | 75% | 67% | 25% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 47% | 50% | 50% | 80% | 75% | 67% | 42% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 8 Feb 2025 | Menangl | 2300m | - | No NR. | Woodlands Stud Shuttling | - | $20,400 | Jack Callaghan | Fr8 | - | $2.80 | 21 days ago | - | 1:53.8 (54.5, 26.9) | Im the Falcon NZ | Kingmaker NZ 9.3m | Petes Said So NZ 3.2m |
| 9/10 | 18 Jan 2025 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Established In 1967 Succes | 24.2m | $20,400 | Jack Callaghan | Fr8 | - | $4.40 | 14 days ago | - | 1:49.0 (53.9, 26.6) | Nyack | Captains Knock 6.5m | Wasa Heat Seeker NZ SHFHD |
| 1/9 | 4 Jan 2025 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | P J Hall Ffa | - | $30,600 | Jack Callaghan | Fr3 | - | $1.50 | 21 days ago | - | 1:49.8 (55.1, 27.4) | Im the Falcon NZ | Terry NZ NK | Petes Said So NZ 1.4m |
| 1/10 | 14 Dec 2024 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Steve Turnbull Gift Final | - | $25,500 | Jack Callaghan | Fr3 | - | $2.40 | 14 days ago | - | 1:50.1 (54.3, 26.3) | Im the Falcon NZ | Wasa Heat Seeker NZ 1.2m | Smooth Buzz 13.0m |
| 1/10 | 30 Nov 2024 | Menangl | 1609m | - | NR up to 95. | Christmas Gift Ht3 | - | $20,400 | Jack Callaghan | Fr4 | - | $1.60 | 15 days ago | - | 1:52.9 (54.6, 26.2) | Im the Falcon NZ | Hy Poactive 2.4m | Smooth Buzz 6.1m |
| 7/12 | 15 Nov 2024 | Addngtn | 1980m | - | - | - | - | $200,000 | - | Sr- | - | - | 3 days ago | - | 1:58.0 | Its Merlin NZ | Better Eclipse 3.75m | Catch a Wave SHFHD |
| 4/13 | 12 Nov 2024 | Addngtn | 2600m | - | - | - | - | $40,700 | - | Sr- | - | - | 221 days ago | - | 1:57.3 | The Big Lebowski (NZ) | Ohoka Connor (nz), Sooner the Bettor NZ 4.50m | - |
| 7/9 | 5 Apr 2024 | Addngtn | 2600m | - | - | - | - | $56,850 | - | Sr- | - | - | 6 days ago | - | 1:56.2 | Alta Meteor NZ | Ohoka Connor (NZ) 3m | Franco Marek (NZ) 3.75m |
| 5/10 | 30 Mar 2024 | Addngtn | 1980m | - | - | - | - | $38,600 | - | Sr- | - | - | 8 days ago | - | 1:55.4 | Alta Meteor NZ | Franco Marek (NZ) 1.50m | Beach Ball (NZ) HD |
| 6/7 | 22 Mar 2024 | Addngtn | 1980m | - | - | - | - | $20,531 | - | Sr- | - | - | - | - | 1:05.5 | Mighty Looee NZ | Who's Delight (NZ) HD | American Me (NZ) 6.75m |
Sire
Bettors Delight USA
Dam
Tandias Bromac NZ
Trained at
Menangle Park
Colours
Black With Yellow Braces & Diamonds, Red Trim, Yellow & Black Sleeves With "Jc" Initials & Red Trim
Owners
Boots Properties Racing Pty Ltd, J R Grimson
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Callaghan | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J R Grimson | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
SOONER THE BETTOR (5) brings strong form from NZ where he has put together a string of wins and placings including a last-start third in the Auckland Cup. Finished second in both the Chariots of Fire and Miracle Mile at this circuit and distance last year, pushing Leap To Fame in the latter. If he returns in that sort of form he'll go close in this. IM THE FALCON (4) returned to winning form last week, his fourth success in five starts at this circuit since crossing from NZ. Race fit and draws lower so can measure up. CAPTAINS KNOCK (8) chased from a back row draw in the Hunter Cup last start and has been good from similar barriers to this in his previous two outings here. MAX DELIGHT (7) was good from a horror draw in the Hunter Cup and came from a similar barrier to this when scoring here two back. Right in this. KINGMAKER (2) faces a strong field but looks close to a win and is worth including from a low draw.
Age
10 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Well Said USA - Kamwood Smarty (NZ) (In the Pocket USA)
Best MR
1:49.3MS
Dist Best MR
1:49.3MS
Gear
Bit - Straight, Blinkers - Hood, Boots - Knee, Crupper, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 57, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, dollies have a hole in them, Pre Race Warm Up
Today's Stats
Track
116-14-20-16
Distance
86-8-17-13
Track & Distance
80-8-16-10
Last Season
31-3-7-2
This Season
5-0-1-2
Career
196-27-36-30
Prize Money
$594,474
Win Range
1609 - 2300
Last 10 Starts
6196932553
Last Run
7 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 196-27-36-30 | 86-8-17-13 | 109-15-22-14 | 116-14-20-16 | 80-8-16-10 | 5-0-1-2 | 31-3-7-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 14% | 9% | 14% | 12% | 10% | 0% | 10% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 47% | 44% | 47% | 43% | 43% | 60% | 39% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 9 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 8 Feb 2025 | Menangl | 2300m | - | No NR. | Woodlands Stud Shuttling | 12.5m | $20,400 | Robert Morris | Fr6 | - | $5.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.8 (54.5, 26.9) | Im the Falcon NZ | Kingmaker NZ 9.3m | Petes Said So NZ 3.2m |
| 5/10 | 1 Feb 2025 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | J E Binskin Ffa | 17.2m | $30,600 | Robert Morris | Fr6 | - | $15.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:49.8 (54.8, 26.4) | Nyack | Terry NZ 8.6m | Illavabubbles NZ 6.9m |
| 5/10 | 18 Jan 2025 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Established In 1967 Succes | 11.2m | $20,400 | Robert Morris | Fr5 | - | $12.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:49.0 (53.9, 26.6) | Nyack | Captains Knock 6.5m | Wasa Heat Seeker NZ SHFHD |
| 2/6 | 11 Jan 2025 | Menangl | 2300m | - | No NR. | Hyland Sportswear | NK | $20,400 | Robert Morris | Fr6 | - | $3.80 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (54.3, 26.8) | Nyack | Petes Said So NZ 1.0m | Line Up NZ 6.2m |
| 3/9 | 4 Jan 2025 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | P J Hall Ffa | 2.3m | $30,600 | Robert Morris | Fr9 | - | $61.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:49.8 (55.1, 27.4) | Im the Falcon NZ | Terry NZ NK | Petes Said So NZ 1.4m |
| 9/12 | 26 Dec 2024 | Bthurst | 2790m | - | No NR. | Shirley Turnbull Mem G3 | 43.5m | $50,000 | Kerryann Morris | Sr4 | - | $26.00 | 12 days ago | - | 1:54.9 (55.5, 27.9) | Swayzee | Smooth Buzz 17.4m | Kanena Provlima 2.8m |
| 6/12 | 14 Dec 2024 | Menangl | 2300m | - | No NR. | Tab Id24 Final G1 | 15.9m | $500,000 | Robert Morris | Sr4 | - | $151.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:50.5 (53.7, 27.6) | Don Hugo | Minstrel NZ 1.6m | Max Delight 2.2m |
| 9/12 | 7 Dec 2024 | Menangl | 2300m | - | No NR. | Tab Id24 Pacing Ht7 | 20.8m | $30,000 | Robert Morris | Sr4 | - | $26.00 | 3 days ago | - | 1:52.6 (54.8, 27.5) | Don Hugo | Jimartee 7.2m | Jilliby Nitro 1.1m |
| 1/12 | 4 Dec 2024 | Bthurst | 1730m | - | No NR. | Tab Id24 Pacing Ht6 | - | $30,000 | Robert Morris | Sr1 | - | $51.00 | 5 days ago | - | 1:53.0 (57.0, 28.7) | Petes Said So NZ | My Moonlite Dream NZ 1.6m | Cya Art NZ HD |
| 6/11 | 29 Nov 2024 | Newcast | 2030m | - | No NR. | Tab Id24 Pacing Ht3 | 15.9m | $30,000 | Robert Morris | Sr3 | - | $26.00 | - | - | 1:53.9 (56.4, 27.7) | Cantfindabettorman NZ | Curly James 9.1m | Whereyabinboppin 3.3m |
Sire
Well Said USA
Dam
Kamwood Smarty (NZ)
Trained at
Menangle Pk
Colours
Black With Orange Yoke & Braces, Black Sleeves With Orange Cuffs
Owners
P (Peter) Kohlsdorf
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Morris | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K A Morris | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
SOONER THE BETTOR (5) brings strong form from NZ where he has put together a string of wins and placings including a last-start third in the Auckland Cup. Finished second in both the Chariots of Fire and Miracle Mile at this circuit and distance last year, pushing Leap To Fame in the latter. If he returns in that sort of form he'll go close in this. IM THE FALCON (4) returned to winning form last week, his fourth success in five starts at this circuit since crossing from NZ. Race fit and draws lower so can measure up. CAPTAINS KNOCK (8) chased from a back row draw in the Hunter Cup last start and has been good from similar barriers to this in his previous two outings here. MAX DELIGHT (7) was good from a horror draw in the Hunter Cup and came from a similar barrier to this when scoring here two back. Right in this. KINGMAKER (2) faces a strong field but looks close to a win and is worth including from a low draw.
Age
8 years old
Sex
Brown - Horse
Breeding
Art Major USA - Mach's Love (NZ)
Best MR
1:49.4MS
Dist Best MR
1:49.4MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Hood, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 59, Shadow Roll, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie
Today's Stats
Track
70-15-10-9
Distance
53-11-10-9
Track & Distance
51-11-8-9
Last Season
26-3-3-3
This Season
0-0-0-0
Career
134-28-21-16
Prize Money
$522,952
Win Range
1609 - 2300
Last 10 Starts
261386000x
Last Run
70 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 134-28-21-16 | 53-11-10-9 | 71-17-11-11 | 70-15-10-9 | 51-11-8-9 | 0-0-0-0 | 26-3-3-3 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 21% | 21% | 24% | 21% | 22% | 0% | 12% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 49% | 57% | 55% | 49% | 55% | 0% | 35% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | - | 8 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 7 Dec 2024 | Menangl | 2300m | - | No NR. | Tab Id24 Pacing Ht7 | 27.6m | $30,000 | Cameron Fitzpatrick | Sr1 | - | $71.00 | 3 days ago | - | 1:52.6 (54.8, 27.5) | Don Hugo | Jimartee 7.2m | Jilliby Nitro 1.1m |
| 11/11 | 4 Dec 2024 | Bthurst | 1730m | - | No NR. | Tab Id24 Pacing Ht4 | 16.0m | $30,000 | Cameron Fitzpatrick | Fr8 | - | $151.00 | 5 days ago | - | 1:51.4 (54.3, 27.4) | Nerano NZ | Dangerous 3.7m | Captains Knock HFNK |
| 12/12 | 29 Nov 2024 | Newcast | 2030m | - | No NR. | Tab Id24 Pacing Ht2 | 13.2m | $30,000 | Cameron Fitzpatrick | Fr6 | - | $151.00 | 27 days ago | - | 1:55.3 (55.4, 28.0) | Captains Knock | Terry NZ HFNK | Dangerous 3.2m |
| 6/9 | 2 Nov 2024 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | The Cordina Group | 3.8m | $20,400 | Cameron Fitzpatrick | Fr7 | - | $10.00 | 21 days ago | - | 1:51.6 (56.0, 27.5) | Star Major | Terry NZ HFHD | Ardens Ace NZ HD |
| 8/9 | 12 Oct 2024 | Menangl | 2300m | - | No NR. | Les Chant Ffa | 14.2m | $30,600 | Cameron Fitzpatrick | Fr2 | - | $9.50 | 14 days ago | - | 1:54.2 (55.0, 26.7) | Captains Knock | Anything Goes NZ 5.1m | Star Major HD |
| 3/10 | 28 Sep 2024 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Bestinbeds.com.au | 1.6m | $20,400 | Cameron Fitzpatrick | Fr7 | - | $13.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:50.6 (55.1, 27.1) | Curly James | Whereyabinboppin 1.3m | Mach Da Vinci NZ HFHD |
| 1/10 | 21 Sep 2024 | Menangl | 1609m | - | NR up to 105. | Established In 1967 Succes | - | $20,400 | Cameron Fitzpatrick | Fr2 | - | $6.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:51.5 (55.0, 27.7) | Mach Da Vinci NZ | Jilliby Nitro HD | Master Catch 2.5m |
| 6/10 | 14 Sep 2024 | Menangl | 2300m | - | NR up to 120. | Sutton Mcmillan Ffa | 9.1m | $30,600 | Cameron Fitzpatrick | Fr6 | - | $16.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:53.3 (56.5, 28.2) | Classie Washington NZ | Max Delight 1.6m | Whereyabinboppin 3.1m |
| 2/8 | 6 Sep 2024 | Newcast | 1609m | - | No NR. | Happy 60th Birthday Fat Ki | 1.1m | $9,792 | Bailey Mcdonough | Fr7 | - | $2.10 | 13 days ago | - | 1:51.5 (56.3, 28.4) | Rakadan NZ | Mach Da Vinci NZ 1.1m | Master Catch 1.0m |
| 4/7 | 24 Aug 2024 | Menangl | 1609m | - | 5.0K/5 Starts | Apiam Agnes Banks Equine | 2.6m | $20,400 | Cameron Fitzpatrick | Fr5 | - | $17.00 | - | - | 1:51.0 (54.4, 26.8) | Star Major | Jilliby Nitro 1.2m | Missed the Truth HD |
Sire
Art Major USA
Dam
Mach's Love (NZ)
Trained at
Cobbitty
Colours
White, Red Dragon, Black & Orange Checked Sleeves
Owners
S (Scott) McDonald
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Hart | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P J Hanson | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
SOONER THE BETTOR (5) brings strong form from NZ where he has put together a string of wins and placings including a last-start third in the Auckland Cup. Finished second in both the Chariots of Fire and Miracle Mile at this circuit and distance last year, pushing Leap To Fame in the latter. If he returns in that sort of form he'll go close in this. IM THE FALCON (4) returned to winning form last week, his fourth success in five starts at this circuit since crossing from NZ. Race fit and draws lower so can measure up. CAPTAINS KNOCK (8) chased from a back row draw in the Hunter Cup last start and has been good from similar barriers to this in his previous two outings here. MAX DELIGHT (7) was good from a horror draw in the Hunter Cup and came from a similar barrier to this when scoring here two back. Right in this. KINGMAKER (2) faces a strong field but looks close to a win and is worth including from a low draw.
Age
10 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Mach Three CA - Paddy Brown (NZ) (Christian Cullen NZ)
Best MR
1:49.9MS
Dist Best MR
1:49.9MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Open Bridle, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 59, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tongue Tie - Visible
Today's Stats
Track
28-11-2-0
Distance
22-10-1-0
Track & Distance
20-8-1-0
Last Season
17-2-2-1
This Season
3-0-1-0
Career
72-19-4-5
Prize Money
$258,360
Win Range
1609 - 2400
Last 10 Starts
4657255442
Last Run
7 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 72-19-4-5 | 22-10-1-0 | 32-11-2-1 | 28-11-2-0 | 20-8-1-0 | 3-0-1-0 | 17-2-2-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 26% | 45% | 34% | 39% | 40% | 0% | 12% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 39% | 50% | 44% | 46% | 45% | 33% | 29% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 10 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 8 Feb 2025 | Menangl | 2300m | - | No NR. | Woodlands Stud Shuttling | 9.3m | $20,400 | Luke Mccarthy | Fr4 | - | $5.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.8 (54.5, 26.9) | Im the Falcon NZ | Kingmaker NZ 9.3m | Petes Said So NZ 3.2m |
| 4/10 | 1 Feb 2025 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | J E Binskin Ffa | 15.9m | $30,600 | Chris Geary | Fr10 | - | $101.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:49.8 (54.8, 26.4) | Nyack | Terry NZ 8.6m | Illavabubbles NZ 6.9m |
| 4/10 | 25 Jan 2025 | Menangl | 2300m | - | No NR. | Always Allcott Ffa | 16.4m | $20,400 | Chris Geary | Fr3 | - | $101.00 | 42 days ago | - | 1:52.2 (54.1, 26.9) | Max Delight | Captains Knock 2.6m | Don Hugo 4.7m |
| 5/10 | 14 Dec 2024 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | 2024 Ayd Championship Ht | 10.5m | $25,500 | Crystal Hackett | Fr5 | - | $21.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:50.4 (54.5, 26.3) | Tact Mcleod NZ | Arma Einstein 7.9m | Jordy NZ 1.3m |
| 5/10 | 7 Dec 2024 | Menangl | 2300m | - | NR up to 100. | Bestinbeds.com.au | 18.0m | $20,400 | Luke Mccarthy | Fr2 | - | $4.50 | 28 days ago | - | 1:53.1 (57.9, 29.3) | Saint Veran | Serg Blanco NZ HFHD | Major Major 4.4m |
| 2/6 | 9 Nov 2024 | Albpark | 2138m | - | No NR. | Wolf Signs B4 / B2 Pace | 4.3m | $14,980 | Ricky Thurlow | Fr3 | - | $31.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:55.9 (54.8, 27.4) | Mr Mclaren NZ | Kingmaker NZ 4.3m | Betterthanarocket NZ HFNK |
| 7/9 | 1 Nov 2024 | Albpark | 1660m | - | NR up to 90. | Ladbrokes Up To Nr90 Pace | 19.4m | $6,260 | Ricky Thurlow | Fr4 | - | $6.00 | 13 days ago | - | 1:51.8 (54.8, 28.3) | Mr Mclaren NZ | Captain Shuffles 3.6m | O B Legal NZ 4.6m |
| 5/10 | 19 Oct 2024 | Albpark | 1660m | - | No NR. | Ladbrokes Band 4/2 | 12.6m | $20,770 | Layne Dwyer | Fr2 | - | $26.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:49.6 (54.7, 27.9) | Always Smokin NZ | Mossdale Terry NZ 3.9m | Wasa Heat Seeker NZ 3.1m |
| 6/10 | 5 Oct 2024 | Albpark | 2138m | - | No NR. | Racing & Sports.com B4/2 | 8.9m | $14,980 | Ricky Thurlow | Sr1 | - | $10.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.0 (56.3, 27.4) | Braedos Lad | Mossdale Terry NZ 5.1m | O B Legal NZ 2.5m |
| 4/6 | 28 Sep 2024 | Albpark | 2138m | - | No NR. | Racing+sports Divided Open | 30.9m | $21,378 | Tom Callaghan | Fr2 | - | $126.00 | - | - | 1:51.2 (55.1, 27.5) | Leap to Fame | Northview Hustler NZ 11.7m | Braedos Lad 6.0m |
Sire
Mach Three CA
Dam
Paddy Brown (NZ)
Trained at
Burrumbeet
Colours
Red, Black Diamond With White Outline, Red Sleeves, Black Stripe With White Outline
Owners
B J (Belinda) McCarthy
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Geary | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L A McCarthy | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
D: Cameron Fitzpatrick
T: P R J Fitzpatrick
Race comment
SOONER THE BETTOR (5) brings strong form from NZ where he has put together a string of wins and placings including a last-start third in the Auckland Cup. Finished second in both the Chariots of Fire and Miracle Mile at this circuit and distance last year, pushing Leap To Fame in the latter. If he returns in that sort of form he'll go close in this. IM THE FALCON (4) returned to winning form last week, his fourth success in five starts at this circuit since crossing from NZ. Race fit and draws lower so can measure up. CAPTAINS KNOCK (8) chased from a back row draw in the Hunter Cup last start and has been good from similar barriers to this in his previous two outings here. MAX DELIGHT (7) was good from a horror draw in the Hunter Cup and came from a similar barrier to this when scoring here two back. Right in this. KINGMAKER (2) faces a strong field but looks close to a win and is worth including from a low draw.
Age
8 years old
Sex
Brown - Gelding
Breeding
Somebeachsomewhere USA - Southwind Arden (NZ) (Bettors Delight USA)
Best MR
1:49.1MS
Dist Best MR
1:49.1MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Open Bridle, Blinkers - Murphy Blind N/S, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Rein O/S, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 63, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tongue Tie - Visible, Spr ...
Today's Stats
Track
17-6-3-3
Distance
20-6-3-2
Track & Distance
14-5-3-2
Last Season
13-2-2-2
This Season
0-0-0-0
Career
62-21-9-5
Prize Money
$681,864
Win Range
1609 - 2700
Last 10 Starts
35809x1170
Last Run
51 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 62-21-9-5 | 20-6-3-2 | 23-8-4-2 | 17-6-3-3 | 14-5-3-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 13-2-2-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 34% | 30% | 35% | 35% | 36% | 0% | 15% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 56% | 55% | 61% | 71% | 71% | 0% | 46% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | - | 5 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 26 Dec 2024 | Bthurst | 2790m | - | No NR. | Shirley Turnbull Mem G3 | 113.2m | $50,000 | Gavin Fitzpatrick | Sr2 | - | $14.00 | 12 days ago | - | 1:54.9 (55.5, 27.9) | Swayzee | Smooth Buzz 17.4m | Kanena Provlima 2.8m |
| 7/10 | 14 Dec 2024 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | 2024 Ayd Championship Ht | 11.2m | $25,500 | Ewa Justice | Fr7 | - | $3.90 | 21 days ago | - | 1:50.4 (54.5, 26.3) | Tact Mcleod NZ | Arma Einstein 7.9m | Jordy NZ 1.3m |
| 1/9 | 23 Nov 2024 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Nick Robin Ffa | - | $30,600 | Gavin Fitzpatrick | Fr1 | - | $2.60 | 10 days ago | - | 1:52.0 (54.8, 26.9) | South Coast Arden NZ | Ardens Ace NZ HD | Star Major HD |
| 1/8 | 13 Nov 2024 | Bthurst | 1730m | - | NR up to 90. | Bathurst Toyota | - | $9,792 | Gavin Fitzpatrick | Fr8 | - | $1.50 | 201 days ago | - | 1:54.2 (55.2, 27.1) | South Coast Arden NZ | Smooth Buzz 1.2m | He Aint Fakin 5.9m |
| 9/12 | 26 Apr 2024 | Axpark | 1609m | - | - | Pace | - | $110,000 | - | Sr- | - | - | 14 days ago | - | 1:53.9 | Mach Shard NZ | Dont Stop Dreaming NZ 2.25m | Its Merlin NZ HFHD |
| 10/10 | 12 Apr 2024 | Cmbrdge | 2200m | - | - | - | - | $1,000,000 | - | Sr- | - | - | 8 days ago | - | 1:53.4 | Its Merlin NZ | Dont Stop Dreaming NZ NK | Kango NZ 3.75m |
| 8/10 | 4 Apr 2024 | Cmbrdge | 1609m | - | - | - | - | $57,900 | - | Sr- | - | - | 26 days ago | - | 1:52.1 | Its Merlin NZ | Sooner the Bettor NZ NK | Dont Stop Dreaming NZ HFHD |
| 5/10 | 9 Mar 2024 | Menangl | 2300m | - | No NR. | Light Horse Ffa G2 | 10.4m | $100,000 | Gavin Fitzpatrick | Fr4 | - | $17.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.7 (53.8, 27.2) | Its Merlin NZ | Rock N Roll Doo NZ HD | Max Delight 2.4m |
| 3/10 | 2 Mar 2024 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Cordina Group Sprint G2 | 6.3m | $100,000 | Gavin Fitzpatrick | Fr3 | - | $26.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:48.8 (54.2, 26.8) | Speak the Truth | Spirit of St Louis NZ 3.2m | South Coast Arden NZ 3.1m |
| 9/10 | 17 Feb 2024 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Macarthur Fc | 9.3m | $20,400 | Gavin Fitzpatrick | Fr10 | - | $15.00 | - | - | 1:49.2 (55.0, 27.0) | Fire Fox NZ | Taipo NZ 3.6m | Rock N Roll Doo NZ NK |
Sire
Somebeachsomewhere USA
Dam
Southwind Arden (NZ)
Trained at
Cawdor
Colours
Dark Green, Yellow Diagonal Stripes
Owners
G J Kennard, P I Kennard, Breckon Racing Syndicate, G A Woodham, K J Woodham, J A Gibbs, A Gibbs
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Fitzpatrick | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P R J Fitzpatrick | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
D: Blake Fitzpatrick
T: P R J Fitzpatrick
Race comment
SOONER THE BETTOR (5) brings strong form from NZ where he has put together a string of wins and placings including a last-start third in the Auckland Cup. Finished second in both the Chariots of Fire and Miracle Mile at this circuit and distance last year, pushing Leap To Fame in the latter. If he returns in that sort of form he'll go close in this. IM THE FALCON (4) returned to winning form last week, his fourth success in five starts at this circuit since crossing from NZ. Race fit and draws lower so can measure up. CAPTAINS KNOCK (8) chased from a back row draw in the Hunter Cup last start and has been good from similar barriers to this in his previous two outings here. MAX DELIGHT (7) was good from a horror draw in the Hunter Cup and came from a similar barrier to this when scoring here two back. Right in this. KINGMAKER (2) faces a strong field but looks close to a win and is worth including from a low draw.
Age
9 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
A Rocknroll Dance USA - Naevia (Sportswriter USA)
Best MR
1:49.7MS
Dist Best MR
1:49.7MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Hood, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Rein N/S, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 59, Neck Strap, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible
Today's Stats
Track
57-10-12-16
Distance
42-9-8-11
Track & Distance
41-8-8-11
Last Season
14-1-4-4
This Season
0-0-0-0
Career
75-17-15-21
Prize Money
$367,847
Win Range
1609 - 2525
Last 10 Starts
233223564x
Last Run
182 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 75-17-15-21 | 42-9-8-11 | 46-10-10-12 | 57-10-12-16 | 41-8-8-11 | 0-0-0-0 | 14-1-4-4 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 23% | 21% | 22% | 18% | 20% | 0% | 7% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 71% | 67% | 70% | 67% | 66% | 0% | 64% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 3 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | - | 6 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 17 Aug 2024 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Alf Phillis Ffa Listed Cl | 6.9m | $30,600 | Cameron Fitzpatrick | Fr2 | - | $12.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:50.1 (54.2, 26.8) | Max Delight | Taipo NZ 1.9m | Captains Knock HFHD |
| 6/10 | 3 Aug 2024 | Menangl | 2300m | - | No NR. | Kevin Newman Ffa | 15.1m | $30,600 | Cameron Fitzpatrick | Fr10 | - | $21.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.2 (54.2, 26.6) | Max Delight | Petes Said So NZ 4.0m | Total Diva NZ 2.0m |
| 5/10 | 27 Jul 2024 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Bestinbeds.com.au | 3.6m | $20,400 | Gavin Fitzpatrick | Fr9 | - | $6.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:52.2 (55.1, 27.1) | Max Delight | Missed the Truth 2.3m | Petes Said So NZ HD |
| 3/10 | 20 Jul 2024 | Menangl | 2300m | - | No NR. | Allied Express Taxi Truck | 5.4m | $20,400 | Gavin Fitzpatrick | Fr8 | - | $5.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.6 (54.7, 27.5) | Petes Said So NZ | Whereyabinboppin 4.3m | Jay Ok 1.1m |
| 2/10 | 13 Jul 2024 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Vic Frost Ffa | 4.7m | $30,600 | Gavin Fitzpatrick | Fr3 | - | $4.40 | 14 days ago | - | 1:51.4 (54.4, 26.6) | Petes Said So NZ | Jay Ok 4.7m | Jilliby Nitro 2.7m |
| 2/10 | 29 Jun 2024 | Menangl | 2300m | - | No NR. | Paul Fitzpatrick Ffa | SHFHD | $30,600 | Gavin Fitzpatrick | Fr9 | - | $26.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:52.9 (55.9, 27.6) | Hector NZ | Jay Ok SHFHD | Loyalist NZ 4.2m |
| 3/10 | 22 Jun 2024 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Bestinbeds.com.au | 4.5m | $20,400 | Gavin Fitzpatrick | Fr6 | - | $10.00 | 12 days ago | - | 1:50.9 (54.4, 26.5) | Taipo NZ | Petes Said So NZ 1.3m | Jay Ok 3.1m |
| 3/10 | 10 Jun 2024 | Bnkstwn | 2540m | - | NR up to 120. | M H Treuer Memorial G3 | 15.2m | $50,000 | Gavin Fitzpatrick | Sr1 | - | $23.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:59.2 (57.5, 28.5) | District Attorney | Don Lou HFHD | Jay Ok 14.9m |
| 2/10 | 1 Jun 2024 | Menangl | 2300m | - | NR up to 95. | Allied Express App | 4.0m | $20,400 | Gavin Fitzpatrick | Fr9 | - | $6.50 | 43 days ago | - | 1:54.9 (54.9, 27.3) | Pas Guarantee | Jay Ok 4.0m | Jilliby Nitro 1.4m |
| 1/9 | 19 Apr 2024 | Newcast | 1609m | - | NR up to 90. | The Rug Rack | - | $9,792 | Sean Grayling | Sr2 | - | $1.85 | - | - | 1:53.4 (55.7, 27.6) | Jay Ok | Dadndave NZ 2.6m | Metallica Man 6.5m |
Sire
A Rocknroll Dance USA
Dam
Naevia
Trained at
Cawdor
Colours
Dark Green, Yellow Diagonal Stripes
Owners
L M Fitzpatrick, S M Wilson
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Fitzpatrick | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P R J Fitzpatrick | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
D: Gavin Fitzpatrick
T: B Purdon, S D T Phelan
Race comment
SOONER THE BETTOR (5) brings strong form from NZ where he has put together a string of wins and placings including a last-start third in the Auckland Cup. Finished second in both the Chariots of Fire and Miracle Mile at this circuit and distance last year, pushing Leap To Fame in the latter. If he returns in that sort of form he'll go close in this. IM THE FALCON (4) returned to winning form last week, his fourth success in five starts at this circuit since crossing from NZ. Race fit and draws lower so can measure up. CAPTAINS KNOCK (8) chased from a back row draw in the Hunter Cup last start and has been good from similar barriers to this in his previous two outings here. MAX DELIGHT (7) was good from a horror draw in the Hunter Cup and came from a similar barrier to this when scoring here two back. Right in this. KINGMAKER (2) faces a strong field but looks close to a win and is worth including from a low draw.
Age
5 years old
Sex
Brown - Horse
Breeding
Bettors Delight USA - Lucky Pocket (NZ) (In the Pocket USA)
Best MR
1:53.6
Dist Best MR
1:53.6MS
Gear
Bit - Headcheck, Blinkers - Dolly Vardon, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Rein N/S, Deafeners - Removable, Deafeners - Plugs, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Flat, Neck Strap, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tongue Tie - W Bit, Brad Bit
Today's Stats
Track
4-0-3-0
Distance
8-0-6-0
Track & Distance
4-0-3-0
Last Season
17-3-7-2
This Season
0-0-0-0
Career
37-7-14-6
Prize Money
$507,903
Win Range
1700 - 2200
Last 10 Starts
x134621123
Last Run
46 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 37-7-14-6 | 8-0-6-0 | 16-2-9-2 | 4-0-3-0 | 4-0-3-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 17-3-7-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 19% | 0% | 13% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 18% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 73% | 75% | 81% | 75% | 75% | 0% | 71% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | - | 3 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 31 Dec 2024 | Axpark | 3200m | - | - | - | 10.50m | $250,000 | - | FT Sr- | - | - | 11 days ago | - | 2:00.7 | Republican Party NZ | Its Merlin NZ 2.25m | Sooner the Bettor NZ 8.25m |
| 2/11 | 20 Dec 2024 | Axpark | 1609m | - | - | - | 3.75m | $97,500 | - | Sr- | - | - | 14 days ago | - | 1:54.9 | Jolimont (NZ) | Sooner the Bettor NZ 3.75m | Kango NZ 2.25m |
| 1/7 | 6 Dec 2024 | Axpark | 2200m | - | - | - | - | $36,500 | - | Sr- | - | - | 14 days ago | - | 1:58.9 | Sooner the Bettor NZ | The Big Lebowski (NZ) NK | Kango NZ 3m |
| 1/10 | 22 Nov 2024 | Axpark | 1700m | - | - | - | - | $19,300 | - | Sr- | - | - | 10 days ago | - | 1:54.5 | Sooner the Bettor NZ | Invisible (NZ) 12m | Lady of the Light (NZ) HD |
| 2/13 | 12 Nov 2024 | Addngtn | 2600m | - | - | - | 4.50m | $40,700 | - | Sr- | - | - | 8 days ago | - | 1:57.3 | The Big Lebowski (NZ) | Ohoka Connor (nz), Sooner the Bettor NZ 4.50m | - |
| 6/9 | 4 Nov 2024 | - | 2400m | - | - | - | - | $50,000 | - | FT Sr- | - | - | 17 days ago | - | 2:01.4 | Wish Me Luck (NZ) | Lester (NZ) HD | Rakero Rocket (NZ) 7.50m |
| 4/15 | 18 Oct 2024 | Addngtn | 2600m | - | - | - | - | $26,313 | - | Sr- | - | - | 14 days ago | - | 1:59.4 | Tact Mcleod NZ | Wag Star (NZ) 6.75m | Franco Marek (NZ) HFHD |
| 3/8 | 4 Oct 2024 | Axpark | 2700m | - | - | - | 7.50m | $37,200 | - | FT Sr- | - | - | 13 days ago | - | 1:58.0 | Its Merlin NZ | Cold Chisel (NZ) 7.50m | Sooner the Bettor NZ NK |
| 1/8 | 21 Sep 2024 | Axpark | 2200m | - | - | - | - | $37,200 | - | FT Sr- | - | - | 148 days ago | - | 1:58.9 | Sooner the Bettor NZ | Its Merlin NZ NK | Lady of the Light (NZ) 3m |
| 12/12 | 26 Apr 2024 | Axpark | 1609m | - | - | Pace | - | $110,000 | - | Sr- | - | - | - | - | 1:53.9 | Mach Shard NZ | Dont Stop Dreaming NZ 2.25m | Its Merlin NZ HFHD |
Sire
Bettors Delight USA
Dam
Lucky Pocket (NZ)
Trained at
Clevedon
Owners
K J Purdon, Montana Park Pty Ltd, R Cole, C Nausbaum, M McKay, D Tonks, B K Parker
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Fitzpatrick | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B Purdon, S D T Phelan | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
SOONER THE BETTOR (5) brings strong form from NZ where he has put together a string of wins and placings including a last-start third in the Auckland Cup. Finished second in both the Chariots of Fire and Miracle Mile at this circuit and distance last year, pushing Leap To Fame in the latter. If he returns in that sort of form he'll go close in this. IM THE FALCON (4) returned to winning form last week, his fourth success in five starts at this circuit since crossing from NZ. Race fit and draws lower so can measure up. CAPTAINS KNOCK (8) chased from a back row draw in the Hunter Cup last start and has been good from similar barriers to this in his previous two outings here. MAX DELIGHT (7) was good from a horror draw in the Hunter Cup and came from a similar barrier to this when scoring here two back. Right in this. KINGMAKER (2) faces a strong field but looks close to a win and is worth including from a low draw.