Menangle (NSW)
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R8
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1609m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 10:02pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 10 across front
RACE CONDITIONS
NR up to 80. RBD
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$20,400
 
 
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R8
9 - RIVERA LOU
  • 9 Rivera Lou (FR8)
  • D: Bailey McDonough
  • T: J J Alchin
  • 1-2-8-1-6-6-2-5-4-6
12.0 12.0 13.0 12.0 13.0
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RACE COMMENT
A win looks imminent for LIGHT ME UP (1) after top-four finishes in his three Australian starts so far, all from wider barriers. Did some work but stuck on for fourth here last week and is proven at this shorter distance. Peaking now and gets his chance from the ace draw. CATCHAFIRE (10) starts from very wide but was also drawn deep when fourth in his last two outings against some handy three-year-olds, beaten 2.2m last start. Won at this circuit and distance the last time he raced in this grade. PET KITTY (2) drops in class off the last attempt but had led from wider when winning here prior so is worth another chance. OOGA CHAKA (6) did a good job to come from a wider barrier and place when resuming. Can progress off that.BEST BETS:
TODAY'S STATISTICS
8-0-1-0
TRACK
13-2-2-0
DISTANCE
8-0-1-0
TRK / DIST
1-1-0-0
LAST SEASON
16-4-2-0
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
29%
WIN S/RATE
41%
PLACE S/RATE
17-5-2-0
CAREER
$33,450
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2030
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 17-5-2-0 29% 41% 5
Distance 13-2-2-0 15% 31% 7
Dist Range 15-3-2-0 20% 33% 7
Track 8-0-1-0 0% 13% 9
Track / Dist 8-0-1-0 0% 13% 9
This Season 16-4-2-0 25% 38% 5
Last Season 1-1-0-0 100% 100% 1
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:54.9MS 7
Distance Best MR 1:54.9MS 7
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Bailey McDonough
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
J J Alchin
Trained at: Menangle Park
Owners: C B (Colin) Screen
Breeder(s): C B Screen
Colours: Black, White Trim, White Collar, Red Trim, Black Sleeves, White Cuffs, Red Trim, White Initial "M"
Age/Sex: 3 year old brown gelding
Breeding: Sweet Lou USA - Miss Riviera Belle NZ (Bettors Delight USA)
National Rating: NR62
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
6 of 9 7
MENANGL (Fast) 06/12/2025, 1609m, No NR. 1:51.4 (53.7, 26.5)
Finished 6/9 btn 17.6m, $30000, Bailey McDonough (Fr6), $6.00
contacted sulky, checked and broke after start, no action taken
1st SOHO GUNSLINGER (Fr7)
2nd SET UP (Fr3) 4.1m
3rd DOWN WARD DOG (Fr4) 2.6m
4 of 10 7
MENANGL (Fast) 29/11/2025, 1609m, NR up to 80. 1:53.6 (55.6, 26.5)
Finished 4/10 btn 4.6m, $20400, Bailey McDonough (Fr1), $17.00
held up
1st ALTA SIERRA (Fr6)
2nd ITZMINEONTHELINE (Fr9) 1.5m
3rd MESSERATI (Fr4) HD
5 of 8 7
MENANGL (Good) 22/11/2025, 1609m, NR up to 80. 1:53.8 (54.9, 27.2)
Finished 5/8 btn 3.1m, $20400, Bailey McDonough (Fr1), $14.00
held up
1st MICHAYWEY (Fr7)
2nd ITZMINEONTHELINE (Fr5) NK
3rd CARLO GAMBINO NZ (Fr8) 1.4m
2 of 9 8
MENANGL (Fast) 15/11/2025, 1609m, NR up to 75. 1:52.4 (56.5, 27.8)
Finished 2/9 btn 3.3m, $20400, Bailey McDonough (Fr8), $23.00
pre race blood test, restrained after start
1st TITIAN RAIDER (Fr9)
2nd RIVERA LOU (Fr8) 3.3m
3rd MR TEDDY NZ (Fr7) HD
6 of 9 11
NEWCAST (Good) 07/11/2025, 1609m, NR up to 53. 1:53.4 (56.8, 29.0)
Finished 6/9 btn 12.8m, $9792, Sebastian Piltz (Fr2), $3.10
gate speed, bell lap, 1 out 1 back
1st CAPTAIN GROOVE (Fr1)
2nd KISSMELVIS (Sr1) 1.7m
3rd HEZA PLAYER NZ (Fr7) 1.9m
6 of 10 10
MENANGL (Good) 27/10/2025, 1609m, NR up to 60. 1:53.5 (56.5, 26.8)
Finished 6/10 btn 19.7m, $9996, Cameron Hart (Fr6), $2.50
restrained after start, 800m, 8 back on the pegs, 400m, 6 back on the pegs
1st FEAR THE PAIN NZ (Fr8)
2nd MATT GREGORS BOY (Fr7) 8.7m
3rd LETS TURN IT ON (Fr9) 3.3m
1 of 9 21
NEWCAST (Fast) 17/10/2025, 1609m, NR 41 to 53. 1:56.3 (56.4, 27.2)
Finished 1/9 $9792, Cameron Hart (Fr6), $1.33
gate speed, worked forward, led, swabbed, bell lap, leader
1st RIVERA LOU (Fr6)
2nd MISTER CHEESE (Fr5) 12.3m
3rd SPIRIT KING (Fr2) 3.7m
8 of 10 7
NEWCAST (Good) 26/09/2025, 1609m, No NR. 1:51.2 (55.1, 27.6)
Finished 8/10 btn 42.5m, $15000, Cameron Hart (Fr3), $10.00
NSW Breeders Challenge Eligible Only, bell lap, 1 out 1 back, gave ground, run queried
1st WALTER WARLOCK (Fr4)
2nd PATH TO GREATNESS (Sr1) 1.1m
3rd DANCE WITH CARMER (Sr2) 13.6m
2 of 10 10
NEWCAST (Good) 19/09/2025, 1609m, NR up to 53. 1:52.9 (56.6, 28.3)
Finished 2/10 btn 2.2m, $9792, Cameron Hart (Sr2), $1.90
bell lap, 1 out 2 back
1st PLAYA BLANCA (Fr3)
2nd RIVERA LOU (Sr2) 2.2m
3rd SPUNKYS GOTSECRETS (Fr8) 2.4m
1 of 8 N/A
NEWCAST (Good) 09/09/2025, 1609m, NR 54 to 59. 1:54.9 (56.6, 28.4)
Finished 1/8 $6936, Cameron Hart (Fr6), $1.80
restrained after start, swabbed, bell lap, outside leader
1st RIVERA LOU (Fr6)
2nd MAMMALS RIDDLE (Sr1) 6.3m
3rd CHEDDAR VALLEY NZ (Fr1) 5.5m