Menangle R8 HARD RATED PACE
- Albion ParkQLD
- MeltonVIC
- MenangleNSW
- Mount GambierSA
Hard Rated Pace
10:30pm • 1609m • Mobile Start • Pacers • NR up to 80. • No age restrictions • $20,40010:30pm • 1609m • Mobile Start • Pacers • NR up to 80. • No age restrictions • $20,400
Race Notes
D: Ashleigh Delosa (a(C))
T: R J Alchin
Age
4 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
American Ideal USA - Prophesy (Somebeachsomewhere USA)
Best MR
1:51.4MS
Dist Best MR
1:51.4MS
Gear
Hopples - Length 58
Today's Stats
Track
6-2-0-0
Distance
8-3-0-0
Track & Distance
6-2-0-0
Last Season
6-5-0-0
This Season
4-0-0-0
Career
13-6-0-0
Prize Money
$96,164
Win Range
1609 - 2030
Last 10 Starts
11811x4658
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 | 13-6-0-0 | 8-3-0-0 | 12-5-0-0 | 6-2-0-0 | 6-2-0-0 | 4-0-0-0 | 6-5-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 46% | 38% | 42% | 33% | 33% | 0% | 83% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 46% | 38% | 42% | 33% | 33% | 0% | 83% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | - | 1 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 7 Mar 2026 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Chariots Of Fire G1 | 17.5m | $250,000 | Rickie Alchin | Fr7 | - | $151.00 | 7 days ago | 1 out 1 back | 1:49.8 (53.8, 25.9) | Captains Mistress NZ | Final Deadline NZ 7.1m | Sinaloa 1.3m |
| 5/10 | 28 Feb 2026 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Paleface Adios Stakes | 17.2m | $30,600 | Rickie Alchin | Fr9 | - | $81.00 | 7 days ago | 4 back on the pegs | 1:48.9 (53.1, 26.0) | Captains Mistress NZ | Sinaloa 9.5m | My Ultimate Barney 5.2m |
| 6/10 | 21 Feb 2026 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Hondo Grattan Stakes | 9.5m | $30,600 | Ashleigh Delosa | Fr3 | - | $9.00 | 7 days ago | behind leader | 1:50.0 (54.7, 26.3) | Double Lou | Final Deadline NZ HFHD | Seasider 1.9m |
| 4/11 | 14 Feb 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | No NR. | Hip Pocket Workwear 4yo | 5.1m | $50,000 | Rickie Alchin | Fr2 | - | $4.60 | 70 days ago | - | 1:51.2 (56.1, 28.3) | Hesitate | Sanchez 1.2m | Miki B NZ HD |
| 1/9 | 6 Dec 2025 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Pace | - | $30,000 | Rickie Alchin | Fr7 | - | $1.90 | 33 days ago | - | 1:51.4 (53.7, 26.5) | Soho Gunslinger | Set Up 4.1m | Down Ward Dog 2.6m |
| 1/9 | 3 Nov 2025 | Penrith | 1720m | - | NR 53 to 60. | Irt Horse Transport | - | $9,996 | Ashleigh Delosa | Fr1 | - | $1.15 | 16 days ago | leader | 1:54.8 (55.9, 27.4) | Soho Gunslinger | Ourtreacherous Reign NZ 20.1m | Stormtide 4.1m |
| 8/8 | 18 Oct 2025 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Nswbc 3yo C&g Semi | 66.2m | $25,000 | Rickie Alchin | Fr6 | - | $5.50 | 9 days ago | behind leader | 1:52.5 (55.0, 27.3) | Heeza Malteeza | Sweet on Lexy 1.3m | Path to Greatness NK |
| 1/10 | 9 Oct 2025 | Penrith | 1720m | - | NR up to 53. | Bird Yard Big Band @ The P | - | $9,792 | Rickie Alchin | Fr3 | - | $1.18 | 6 days ago | leader | 1:56.1 (55.7, 26.9) | Soho Gunslinger | Hellovatime 9.0m | Startin to Gogh 3.5m |
| 1/10 | 3 Oct 2025 | Newcast | 2030m | - | NR up to 47. | Tooheys Pace | - | $9,792 | Ashleigh Delosa | Fr4 | - | $1.20 | 11 days ago | leader | 1:55.2 (55.1, 27.8) | Soho Gunslinger | Magnetic Storm 19.3m | Upstream 7.7m |
| 1/9 | 22 Sep 2025 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Nswbc 3yoc&g Ht R1 | - | $15,000 | Rickie Alchin | Fr8 | - | $81.00 | - | 1 out 3 back | 1:52.1 (56.0, 26.9) | Soho Gunslinger | Jetter Son 5.3m | Double Lou HFHD |
Sire
American Ideal USA
Dam
Prophesy
Trained at
Menangle Park
Colours
Team Teal Design D : White With Teal Logo, White Sleeves With Teal Ribbon & Teal Cuffs
Owners
R J (Robert) Watson
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashleigh Delosa | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R J Alchin | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
SEATHESTARS (2) worked and faded when resuming in the Bonanza at Melton but has trialled nicely twice since, winning his latest hitout here so he should have come on. Now with the Peter Rixon yard and won at this circuit and distance last season before finishing close to the placegetters in The Eureka. Should get his chance from the low draw. DEMON BLUE (1) enjoys a much better barrier than he had in his last attempt. Came from wider draws for back-to-back wins in his first two outings for Jason Grimson, one of them at this circuit and distance. Player from the inside draw. SOHO GUNSLINGER (7) has been tackling the good four-year-olds, twice finishing midfield in Listed races before racing wide in the Chariots of Fire. He will find this easier. COASTAL DRIVE (10) draws wide again but comes back in grade off the Hondo Grattan and had missed by a nose here prior. Races well third up so should be at his peak.
Age
4 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Sweet Lou USA - Im With Lexy (Roll With Joe USA)
Best MR
1:50.8MS
Dist Best MR
1:50.8MS
Gear
Blinkers - Murphy Blind N/S, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Rein N/S, Deafeners - Removable, Hopples - Round, Hopples - Length 60, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind
Today's Stats
Track
10-1-2-1
Distance
9-1-1-1
Track & Distance
9-1-1-1
Last Season
16-4-6-1
This Season
2-0-0-0
Career
31-11-6-2
Prize Money
$231,815
Win Range
1609 - 2470
Last 10 Starts
0221123x79
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 | 31-11-6-2 | 9-1-1-1 | 22-8-3-2 | 10-1-2-1 | 9-1-1-1 | 2-0-0-0 | 16-4-6-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 35% | 11% | 36% | 10% | 11% | 0% | 25% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 61% | 33% | 59% | 40% | 33% | 0% | 69% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 3 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 8 | - | 7 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 28 Feb 2026 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Paleface Adios Stakes | 23.5m | $30,600 | Bernie Hewitt | Fr5 | - | $51.00 | 7 days ago | 5 back on the pegs | 1:48.9 (53.1, 26.0) | Captains Mistress NZ | Sinaloa 9.5m | My Ultimate Barney 5.2m |
| 7/10 | 21 Feb 2026 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Hondo Grattan Stakes | 10.6m | $30,600 | Bernie Hewitt | Fr1 | - | $19.00 | 119 days ago | 3 back on pegs | 1:50.0 (54.7, 26.3) | Double Lou | Final Deadline NZ HFHD | Seasider 1.9m |
| 3/10 | 25 Oct 2025 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Nswbc 3yo C&g Final G1 | 6.9m | $150,000 | Bernie Hewitt | Fr4 | - | $8.50 | 7 days ago | outside leader | 1:49.9 (54.0, 27.4) | Double Lou | Sinaloa 5.2m | Sweet on Lexy 1.7m |
| 2/8 | 18 Oct 2025 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Nswbc 3yo C&g Semi | 1.3m | $25,000 | Bernie Hewitt | Fr5 | - | $5.50 | 12 days ago | 1 out 1 back | 1:52.5 (55.0, 27.3) | Heeza Malteeza | Sweet on Lexy 1.3m | Path to Greatness NK |
| 1/10 | 6 Oct 2025 | Eugowra | 2100m | - | No NR. | Kriden Farms Canola Cup | - | $30,600 | Bernie Hewitt | Sr3 | - | $1.16 | 8 days ago | outside leader | 1:57.6 (59.5, 30.9) | Sweet on Lexy | La Cavalletta 1.7m | El Franco De 11.1m |
| 1/7 | 28 Sep 2025 | Eugowra | 2100m | - | No NR. | Canola Cup Ht 4 | - | $6,936 | Bernie Hewitt | Fr4 | - | $1.04 | 4 days ago | leader | 2:00.2 (56.9, 27.4) | Sweet on Lexy | Denver Colorado 19.1m | Elite George HD |
| 2/8 | 24 Sep 2025 | Bthurst | 1730m | - | No NR. | Nswbc 3yoc&g Ht R1 | 9.0m | $15,000 | Bernie Hewitt | Fr6 | - | $3.10 | 42 days ago | 1 out 1 back | 1:53.7 (54.1, 26.8) | Jungle Dragon | Sweet on Lexy 9.0m | Evelyns Dragon 15.5m |
| 2/7 | 13 Aug 2025 | Bthurst | 2260m | - | No NR. | Hynash Group Western Derby | SHFHD | $14,892 | Bernie Hewitt | Fr6 | - | $1.55 | 25 days ago | leader | 1:56.4 (55.5, 27.2) | Jungle Dragon | Sweet on Lexy SHFHD | Mike Ross NZ HD |
| 11/12 | 19 Jul 2025 | Albpark | 2680m | - | No NR. | 2025 Ladbrokes Qld Derby | 25.4m | $150,000 | Bernie Hewitt | Sr4 | - | $71.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:54.7 (54.2, 26.8) | Rubira NZ | Hesitate 3.1m | Fate Awaits 9.0m |
| 5/12 | 11 Jul 2025 | Albpark | 2138m | - | No NR. | Queensland Derby Qualifier | 11.4m | $20,000 | Bernie Hewitt | Fr1 | - | $2.40 | - | - | 1:53.0 (54.4, 26.4) | Hesitate | Final Deadline NZ 6.1m | Strikem NZ 1.5m |
Sire
Sweet Lou USA
Dam
Im With Lexy
Trained at
Bathurst
Colours
White, Yellow Maltese Cross, Purple Sleeves
Owners
K L (Lex) Crosby
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernie Hewitt | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B J Hewitt | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
SEATHESTARS (2) worked and faded when resuming in the Bonanza at Melton but has trialled nicely twice since, winning his latest hitout here so he should have come on. Now with the Peter Rixon yard and won at this circuit and distance last season before finishing close to the placegetters in The Eureka. Should get his chance from the low draw. DEMON BLUE (1) enjoys a much better barrier than he had in his last attempt. Came from wider draws for back-to-back wins in his first two outings for Jason Grimson, one of them at this circuit and distance. Player from the inside draw. SOHO GUNSLINGER (7) has been tackling the good four-year-olds, twice finishing midfield in Listed races before racing wide in the Chariots of Fire. He will find this easier. COASTAL DRIVE (10) draws wide again but comes back in grade off the Hondo Grattan and had missed by a nose here prior. Races well third up so should be at his peak.
Age
5 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Art Major USA - Rocknroll Magic (Rock N Roll Heaven USA)
Best MR
1:50.6MS
Dist Best MR
1:50.6MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Open Bridle, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 58, Pre Race Warm Up
Today's Stats
Track
9-2-1-2
Distance
11-2-1-3
Track & Distance
8-2-1-2
Last Season
19-4-1-6
This Season
1-0-1-0
Career
29-6-4-6
Prize Money
$108,390
Win Range
1609 - 2180
Last 10 Starts
45361391x2
Last Run
11 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 29-6-4-6 | 11-2-1-3 | 21-3-3-5 | 9-2-1-2 | 8-2-1-2 | 1-0-1-0 | 19-4-1-6 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 21% | 18% | 14% | 22% | 25% | 0% | 21% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 55% | 55% | 52% | 56% | 63% | 100% | 58% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 8 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 8 | - | - |
| 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 | 3 Mar 2026 | Menangl | 1609m | - | NR up to 75. | Woodlands Stud | 1.2m | $9,996 | Will Rixon | Fr7 | - | $3.30 | 73 days ago | 1 out 4 back | 1:52.8 (55.6, 27.6) | Red Reactor NZ | Michaywey 1.2m | Cash and Bling HD |
| 1/10 | 20 Dec 2025 | Menangl | 1609m | - | 4YO+ 0W/20K Stakes | Kidman Way Citrus | - | $20,400 | Will Rixon | Fr5 | - | $9.00 | 7 days ago | 1 out 2 back | 1:50.6 (55.0, 27.8) | Michaywey | Wamboyneinamerica HFNK | Classic Elegance NZ SHFHD |
| 9/10 | 13 Dec 2025 | Menangl | 1609m | - | NR up to 80. | Xmas Gift Ht | 11.9m | $20,400 | Will Rixon | Fr7 | - | $6.00 | 14 days ago | leader | 1:52.7 (56.4, 27.4) | Erupt Stride NZ | Fire Fox NZ 3.0m | Hugo Maguire NZ 1.6m |
| 3/10 | 29 Nov 2025 | Menangl | 1609m | - | NR up to 80. | Ultra Air | 8.5m | $20,400 | Hannah Rixon | Fr3 | - | $41.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:50.8 (54.1, 27.0) | Isla Rochelle | Bold Medley Jujon NZ 1.3m | Michaywey 7.2m |
| 1/8 | 22 Nov 2025 | Menangl | 1609m | - | NR up to 80. | Success Stud Yearling Prep | - | $20,400 | Will Rixon | Fr7 | - | $8.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.8 (54.9, 27.2) | Michaywey | Itzmineontheline NK | Carlo Gambino NZ 1.4m |
| 6/10 | 15 Nov 2025 | Menangl | 2300m | - | 4YO+ 0W/20K Stakes | Ainsworth Game Technology | 4.4m | $20,400 | Jye Coney | Fr3 | - | $15.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.0 (56.0, 27.8) | Force Full | Alwaysbealady 1.2m | Baxter Red 1.9m |
| 3/10 | 8 Nov 2025 | Menangl | 1609m | - | 4YO+ 0W/20K Stakes | Success Stud | 5.8m | $20,400 | Hannah Rixon | Fr2 | - | $61.00 | 12 days ago | - | 1:53.1 (56.9, 26.7) | Rakajed NZ | Our George Boston 3.3m | Michaywey 2.5m |
| 5/9 | 27 Oct 2025 | Menangl | 1609m | - | NR up to 70. | Hyland Harness Colours | 6.0m | $9,996 | Hannah Rixon | Fr4 | - | $21.00 | 7 days ago | outside leader | 1:52.7 (57.6, 28.1) | Outside Fighter | Montefiore NZ HD | Titian Raider 4.5m |
| 4/10 | 20 Oct 2025 | Menangl | 1609m | - | 4YO+ 0W/20K Stakes | Nick Robin Ht2 | 7.4m | $9,996 | Will Rixon | Fr7 | - | $4.00 | 18 days ago | leader | 1:53.5 (55.8, 27.1) | Yukon Be Serious NZ | Hes a Meister NZ 2.8m | Spirit of Anarchy NZ HD |
| 1/10 | 2 Oct 2025 | Penrith | 1720m | - | NR up to 62. | Aussie Night Markets @ Pe | - | $9,792 | Will Rixon | Fr2 | - | $1.30 | - | leader | 1:55.6 (57.4, 29.2) | Michaywey | Dontletfearstopya NZ 4.0m | Indi Air Tonight 1.0m |
Sire
Art Major USA
Dam
Rocknroll Magic
Trained at
Pheasants Nest
Colours
Dark Blue & Yellow Diamonds, Red Sleeves
Owners
D R Cordina, B A Thompson, K Carey, R P Jennings
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Craven | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P H Rixon | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
D: James Herbertson
T: T J Gilligan
Race comment
SEATHESTARS (2) worked and faded when resuming in the Bonanza at Melton but has trialled nicely twice since, winning his latest hitout here so he should have come on. Now with the Peter Rixon yard and won at this circuit and distance last season before finishing close to the placegetters in The Eureka. Should get his chance from the low draw. DEMON BLUE (1) enjoys a much better barrier than he had in his last attempt. Came from wider draws for back-to-back wins in his first two outings for Jason Grimson, one of them at this circuit and distance. Player from the inside draw. SOHO GUNSLINGER (7) has been tackling the good four-year-olds, twice finishing midfield in Listed races before racing wide in the Chariots of Fire. He will find this easier. COASTAL DRIVE (10) draws wide again but comes back in grade off the Hondo Grattan and had missed by a nose here prior. Races well third up so should be at his peak.
Age
4 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Always B Miki USA - Shadesoff (Shadow Play USA)
Best MR
1:54.3MS
Dist Best MR
1:54.3MS
Gear
Bit - Straight, Blinkers - Block, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Rein N/S, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 56, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tongue Tie - Visible, Reins - Conventional
Today's Stats
Track
2-0-1-1
Distance
3-1-1-1
Track & Distance
2-0-1-1
Last Season
15-5-2-2
This Season
2-1-0-1
Career
17-6-2-3
Prize Money
$56,948
Win Range
1609 - 2080
Last 10 Starts
1677116x13
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 | 17-6-2-3 | 3-1-1-1 | 11-5-2-2 | 2-0-1-1 | 2-0-1-1 | 2-1-0-1 | 15-5-2-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 35% | 33% | 45% | 0% | 0% | 50% | 33% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 65% | 100% | 82% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 60% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 5 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 28 Feb 2026 | Menangl | 1609m | - | 4YO+ 0W/20K Stakes | Success Stud All Your Hors | 4.1m | $20,400 | Will Rixon | Fr5 | - | $7.00 | 26 days ago | 1 out 3 back | 1:51.3 (55.6, 27.6) | Lochinvar Jag | Cerise Rainbow 1.4m | Shades of Miki 2.7m |
| 1/8 | 2 Feb 2026 | Riverin | 1740m | - | NR up to 80. | Walsh & Blair | - | $11,832 | Tom Gilligan | Fr4 | - | $71.00 | 111 days ago | 1 out 3 back | 1:56.1 (56.5, 28.3) | Shades of Miki | Cortez HFHD | Our Special Memory HFNK |
| 6/9 | 14 Oct 2025 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | NR 56 to 64. | Crowbars Demolition Pace | 19.1m | $7,000 | Abby Sanderson | Fr4 | - | $6.00 | 4 days ago | - | 1:58.0 (55.9, 28.0) | Miki B NZ | Norms Lady 4.8m | Herakles 3.5m |
| 1/9 | 10 Oct 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Vic Cup Free Entry Pace | - | $15,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Sr1 | - | $4.60 | 12 days ago | - | 1:54.3 (55.6, 28.3) | Shades of Miki | Lou Will NZ HFNK | Ima Terminator SHFHD |
| 1/7 | 28 Sep 2025 | Cranbrn | 1609m | - | NR 53 to 59. | Blue Hills Rise Pace | - | $8,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr4 | - | $5.50 | 22 days ago | - | 1:56.6 (56.0, 27.8) | Shades of Miki | Cyclone Jenni NK | Ooh Ah Listah 10.0m |
| 7/9 | 6 Sep 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Logical Staffing Solutions | 26.4m | $20,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr4 | - | $51.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.6 (55.8, 28.1) | Forty Love | Ronnie the Hammer 1.0m | Ruff Nut SHFHD |
| 7/7 | 30 Aug 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Hertz Melton 3yo Pace | 80.9m | $15,000 | Jordan Leedham | Fr4 | - | $51.00 | 22 days ago | - | 1:56.1 (54.9, 26.6) | Storms Collide | Captain Perfect 4.2m | My Ultimate Barney 9.7m |
| 6/7 | 8 Aug 2025 | Riverin | 1740m | - | NR up to 53. | Ferella & Sons Plumbing | 53.6m | $9,792 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr2 | - | $1.20 | 12 days ago | 1 out 2 back | 1:54.1 (56.4, 27.9) | Hoorah Philtra | Shouldbetwobytwo 4.3m | Flying Colours NZ 7.2m |
| 1/6 | 27 Jul 2025 | Cranbrn | 2080m | - | NR 56 to 64. | Decron Horse Care Pace | - | $7,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr3 | - | $2.40 | 18 days ago | - | 1:57.5 (58.3, 29.8) | Shades of Miki | Mikispur HD | Rockaway Beach 2.4m |
| 1/12 | 9 Jul 2025 | Bendigo | 1650m | - | NR 48 to 53. | Stonemans Village Iga Pace | - | $6,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Sr3 | - | $3.90 | - | - | 1:54.6 (56.5, 27.4) | Shades of Miki | Mister Jimaringle 2.5m | Celestial Zodiac 6.1m |
Sire
Always B Miki USA
Dam
Shadesoff
Trained at
Coominya
Colours
Pink, Navy Blue Yoke & Braces, Pink Stars, Striped Sleeves
Owners
B E McPherson, R A Butler
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Herbertson | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T J Gilligan | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
SEATHESTARS (2) worked and faded when resuming in the Bonanza at Melton but has trialled nicely twice since, winning his latest hitout here so he should have come on. Now with the Peter Rixon yard and won at this circuit and distance last season before finishing close to the placegetters in The Eureka. Should get his chance from the low draw. DEMON BLUE (1) enjoys a much better barrier than he had in his last attempt. Came from wider draws for back-to-back wins in his first two outings for Jason Grimson, one of them at this circuit and distance. Player from the inside draw. SOHO GUNSLINGER (7) has been tackling the good four-year-olds, twice finishing midfield in Listed races before racing wide in the Chariots of Fire. He will find this easier. COASTAL DRIVE (10) draws wide again but comes back in grade off the Hondo Grattan and had missed by a nose here prior. Races well third up so should be at his peak.
Age
4 years old
Sex
Bay - Horse
Breeding
Ultimate Machete NZ - Holme Call NZ (Holmes Hanover USA)
Best MR
1:50.8MS
Dist Best MR
1:50.8MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Open Bridle, Boots - Knee, Crupper, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 58, Nose Band - Figure 8, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tongue Tie - Visible, Whip, Nasal Flare
Today's Stats
Track
2-0-0-1
Distance
2-0-0-1
Track & Distance
2-0-0-1
Last Season
16-6-3-1
This Season
2-0-0-1
Career
25-8-4-4
Prize Money
$150,195
Win Range
1660 - 2138
Last 10 Starts
1322141x34
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 | 25-8-4-4 | 2-0-0-1 | 19-6-3-3 | 2-0-0-1 | 2-0-0-1 | 2-0-0-1 | 16-6-3-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 32% | 0% | 32% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 38% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 64% | 50% | 63% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 63% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 5 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 4 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 28 Feb 2026 | Menangl | 1609m | - | 4YO+ 0W/20K Stakes | Success Stud All Your Hors | 5.3m | $20,400 | Angus Garrard | Fr9 | - | $3.60 | 21 days ago | 1 out 2 back | 1:51.3 (55.6, 27.6) | Lochinvar Jag | Cerise Rainbow 1.4m | Shades of Miki 2.7m |
| 3/9 | 7 Feb 2026 | Menangl | 1609m | - | 4YO+ 0W/20K Stakes | Agt Slots | 6.4m | $20,400 | Angus Garrard | Fr4 | - | $4.00 | 92 days ago | leader | 1:50.5 (55.4, 26.8) | Perfect Stranger NZ | Coastal Drive SHFHD | Sinabun 6.3m |
| 1/7 | 7 Nov 2025 | Albpark | 2138m | - | NR up to 70. | Psp Friday Frenzy Pace | - | $6,380 | Angus Garrard | Fr7 | - | $1.70 | 24 days ago | - | 1:56.1 (54.8, 27.1) | Sinabun | Cote Dazur NZ 7.3m | Sergios Rocket 1.7m |
| 4/9 | 14 Oct 2025 | Albpark | 2138m | - | NR up to 75. | Become A Creek Member Pace | 5.4m | $9,120 | Angus Garrard | Fr7 | - | $1.65 | 17 days ago | - | 1:55.2 (56.7, 28.6) | Lady Digby | Gleneagle Vee Cee 1.9m | Art Jester 1.9m |
| 1/10 | 27 Sep 2025 | Albpark | 1660m | - | NR up to 75. | Leading Edge Nr75 Final | - | $20,770 | Angus Garrard | Fr1 | - | $1.95 | 11 days ago | - | 1:50.8 (56.1, 28.3) | Sinabun | Congo Line 1.4m | Chezz Dale NZ 3.6m |
| 2/8 | 16 Sep 2025 | Albpark | 2138m | - | NR up to 75. | Catch The Fire@stud Pace | 2.2m | $9,120 | Angus Garrard | Fr4 | - | $3.60 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.5 (54.8, 27.2) | Final Deadline NZ | Sinabun 2.2m | Gem Punter Pete 3.9m |
| 2/10 | 9 Sep 2025 | Albpark | 1660m | - | NR up to 75. | Ladbrokes Nr75 Heat 2 | 5.6m | $9,000 | Angus Garrard | Sr2 | - | $3.30 | 24 days ago | - | 1:52.5 (55.8, 28.4) | Sweet Mia NZ | Sinabun 5.6m | Amami 2.4m |
| 3/12 | 16 Aug 2025 | Albpark | 2138m | - | No NR. | Qbred Triad Final - 3yoc | 15.4m | $153,000 | Angus Garrard | Fr3 | - | $3.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:53.6 (55.6, 27.5) | French Fries | Udderly Sweet 8.8m | Sinabun 6.6m |
| 1/12 | 8 Aug 2025 | Albpark | 2138m | - | No NR. | Qbred Triad 3yocg Heat | - | $9,920 | Angus Garrard | Fr2 | - | $1.50 | 17 days ago | - | 1:56.1 (55.4, 27.4) | Sinabun | Our Sweet Delight 1.8m | Braventreacherous 20.3m |
| 1/10 | 22 Jul 2025 | Albpark | 1660m | - | No more than 2 3YO+ wins. | Prydes Feed 3yo+ Cond Pace | - | $9,000 | Angus Garrard | Sr2 | - | $7.50 | - | - | 1:54.8 (54.6, 27.0) | Sinabun | Udderly Sweet 1.3m | Great White NZ 1.7m |
Sire
Ultimate Machete NZ
Dam
Holme Call NZ
Trained at
Toorbul
Colours
Red, Blue Braces & Yoke With White Stars, Blue Sleeves, White Stars
Owners
M F Garrard, C R Essex
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angus Garrard | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D C Garrard | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
SEATHESTARS (2) worked and faded when resuming in the Bonanza at Melton but has trialled nicely twice since, winning his latest hitout here so he should have come on. Now with the Peter Rixon yard and won at this circuit and distance last season before finishing close to the placegetters in The Eureka. Should get his chance from the low draw. DEMON BLUE (1) enjoys a much better barrier than he had in his last attempt. Came from wider draws for back-to-back wins in his first two outings for Jason Grimson, one of them at this circuit and distance. Player from the inside draw. SOHO GUNSLINGER (7) has been tackling the good four-year-olds, twice finishing midfield in Listed races before racing wide in the Chariots of Fire. He will find this easier. COASTAL DRIVE (10) draws wide again but comes back in grade off the Hondo Grattan and had missed by a nose here prior. Races well third up so should be at his peak.
Age
4 years old
Sex
Bay/Brown - Horse
Breeding
Downbytheseaside USA - Artemede (Art Major USA)
Best MR
1:53.0MS
Dist Best MR
1:53.0MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Rein N/S, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 57, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible, Whip, Reins - Conventional
Today's Stats
Track
10-4-1-2
Distance
8-2-1-2
Track & Distance
7-2-1-1
Last Season
17-6-3-4
This Season
2-0-1-0
Career
29-7-6-7
Prize Money
$107,860
Win Range
1609 - 2300
Last 10 Starts
1131263x28
Last Run
21 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 29-7-6-7 | 8-2-1-2 | 15-4-4-3 | 10-4-1-2 | 7-2-1-1 | 2-0-1-0 | 17-6-3-4 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 24% | 25% | 27% | 40% | 29% | 0% | 35% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 69% | 63% | 73% | 70% | 57% | 50% | 76% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 6 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 21 Feb 2026 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Hondo Grattan Stakes | 16.8m | $30,600 | Michael Stanley | Fr10 | - | $17.00 | 14 days ago | 1 out 4 back | 1:50.0 (54.7, 26.3) | Double Lou | Final Deadline NZ HFHD | Seasider 1.9m |
| 2/9 | 7 Feb 2026 | Menangl | 1609m | - | 4YO+ 0W/20K Stakes | Agt Slots | SHFHD | $20,400 | Luke Mccarthy | Fr8 | - | $2.70 | 77 days ago | outside leader | 1:50.5 (55.4, 26.8) | Perfect Stranger NZ | Coastal Drive SHFHD | Sinabun 6.3m |
| 3/12 | 22 Nov 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Apg Vicbred Super Series | NK | $100,000 | Luke Mccarthy | Sr4 | - | $41.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:52.8 (56.3, 28.4) | Its Confidential | Forty Love SHFHD | Coastal Drive NK |
| 6/12 | 15 Nov 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Apg Vicbred Super Series | 12.3m | $15,000 | Nathan Jack | Fr5 | - | $23.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:53.9 (55.2, 26.8) | Captain Perfect | Viney 1.2m | Sao Paulo Simba 6.2m |
| 2/10 | 7 Nov 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Apg Vicbred Super Series | 2.8m | $10,000 | Luke Mccarthy | Fr3 | - | $2.00 | 41 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (53.9, 26.9) | Sao Paulo Simba | Coastal Drive 2.8m | New Shuffle 2.0m |
| 1/10 | 27 Sep 2025 | Menangl | 2300m | - | NR up to 80. | Success Stud Equine Breedi | - | $20,400 | Michael Stanley | Fr2 | - | $2.15 | 14 days ago | behind leader | 1:55.5 (55.0, 26.9) | Coastal Drive | Itzbuddha NZ 3.0m | Cosmic Flyer 4.3m |
| 3/10 | 13 Sep 2025 | Menangl | 2300m | - | NR up to 75. | Carousel Ht1 | 3.7m | $20,400 | Michael Stanley | Fr9 | - | $4.40 | 21 days ago | 1 out 1 back | 1:54.5 (55.1, 27.1) | Miki Cohen NZ | Mike Ross NZ NK | Coastal Drive 2.8m |
| 1/9 | 23 Aug 2025 | Menangl | 2300m | - | NR up to 80. | Bestinbeds.com.au | - | $20,400 | Michael Stanley | Fr5 | - | $3.50 | 12 days ago | leader | 1:54.5 (55.0, 27.4) | Coastal Drive | Alta William HD | Raging Sea 1.1m |
| 1/10 | 11 Aug 2025 | Menangl | 1609m | - | NR up to 60. | Nationaltrotguide.com.au | - | $9,996 | Michael Stanley | Fr8 | - | $3.00 | 44 days ago | leader | 1:53.2 (54.5, 26.0) | Coastal Drive | Lets Turn It on 13.5m | Some Chevron NZ HFNK |
| 7/9 | 28 Jun 2025 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Success Stud Supporting | 15.2m | $20,400 | Chris Geary | Fr8 | - | $3.70 | - | outside leader | 1:52.8 (55.3, 27.9) | Namaka | Gunna Reload 1.5m | Dance With Carmer 5.0m |
Sire
Downbytheseaside USA
Dam
Artemede
Trained at
Burrumbeet
Colours
Blue, Orange Logo, Blue & Orange Striped Sleeves
Owners
E (Evan) Zapris
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Stanley | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M I Stanley | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
SEATHESTARS (2) worked and faded when resuming in the Bonanza at Melton but has trialled nicely twice since, winning his latest hitout here so he should have come on. Now with the Peter Rixon yard and won at this circuit and distance last season before finishing close to the placegetters in The Eureka. Should get his chance from the low draw. DEMON BLUE (1) enjoys a much better barrier than he had in his last attempt. Came from wider draws for back-to-back wins in his first two outings for Jason Grimson, one of them at this circuit and distance. Player from the inside draw. SOHO GUNSLINGER (7) has been tackling the good four-year-olds, twice finishing midfield in Listed races before racing wide in the Chariots of Fire. He will find this easier. COASTAL DRIVE (10) draws wide again but comes back in grade off the Hondo Grattan and had missed by a nose here prior. Races well third up so should be at his peak.
Age
4 years old
Sex
Bay/Brown - Gelding
Breeding
Stay Hungry (US) - Sheeza Malteeza (Pet Rock USA)
Best MR
1:51.4MS
Dist Best MR
1:51.4MS
Gear
Bit - Headcheck, Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Dolly Vardon, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Pole O/S, Deafeners - Plugs, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 58
Today's Stats
Track
17-5-2-2
Distance
19-7-2-3
Track & Distance
16-5-2-2
Last Season
14-4-2-3
This Season
3-0-0-0
Career
26-7-3-4
Prize Money
$97,424
Win Range
1609
Last 10 Starts
2x1314x455
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 | 26-7-3-4 | 19-7-2-3 | 21-7-2-3 | 17-5-2-2 | 16-5-2-2 | 3-0-0-0 | 14-4-2-3 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 27% | 37% | 33% | 29% | 31% | 0% | 29% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 54% | 63% | 57% | 53% | 56% | 0% | 64% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 2 | - | 6 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 28 Feb 2026 | Menangl | 1609m | - | NR up to 80. | Perfect Sting Standing At | 27.2m | $20,400 | Will Rixon | Fr9 | - | $26.00 | 7 days ago | 9 back on the pegs | 1:50.1 (54.1, 27.2) | Hollywood Strip | Perfect Stranger NZ 3.0m | Hugo Maguire NZ 19.5m |
| 5/8 | 21 Feb 2026 | Menangl | 1609m | - | NR up to 80. | Tab | 10.8m | $20,400 | Will Rixon | Fr1 | - | $6.00 | 14 days ago | outside leader | 1:51.7 (55.7, 27.4) | Pablo Rocks | Isla Rochelle 4.6m | Hugo Maguire NZ HFHD |
| 4/10 | 7 Feb 2026 | Menangl | 2300m | - | NR up to 80. | D M Plumbing | 6.4m | $20,400 | Robert Morris | Fr7 | - | $4.40 | 105 days ago | leader | 1:55.6 (55.2, 26.9) | Fugitive NZ | Gipsy Princess HFHD | Thalassophobia 4.2m |
| 4/10 | 25 Oct 2025 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Nswbc 3yo C&g Final G1 | 11.8m | $150,000 | Will Rixon | Fr5 | - | $4.80 | 7 days ago | 1 out 2 back | 1:49.9 (54.0, 27.4) | Double Lou | Sinaloa 5.2m | Sweet on Lexy 1.7m |
| 1/8 | 18 Oct 2025 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Nswbc 3yo C&g Semi | - | $25,000 | Will Rixon | Fr8 | - | $15.00 | 11 days ago | 1 out 3 back | 1:52.5 (55.0, 27.3) | Heeza Malteeza | Sweet on Lexy 1.3m | Path to Greatness NK |
| 3/7 | 7 Oct 2025 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Nswbc 3yoc&g Ht R2 | 15.9m | $15,000 | Will Rixon | Fr4 | - | $1.65 | 8 days ago | 1 out 1 back | 1:50.2 (54.1, 27.3) | Sinaloa | Business in Heaven 1.2m | Heeza Malteeza 14.7m |
| 1/10 | 29 Sep 2025 | Menangl | 1609m | - | NR up to 60. | D M Plumbing | - | $9,996 | Will Rixon | Fr7 | - | $1.65 | 72 days ago | outside leader | 1:52.5 (56.1, 26.9) | Heeza Malteeza | Startin to Gogh 8.1m | Withdistinction NK |
| 2/6 | 19 Jul 2025 | Albpark | 2680m | - | No NR. | Qld Derby/oaks Consolation | 5.7m | $26,000 | Nathan Dawson | Fr5 | - | $7.50 | 8 days ago | - | 1:57.2 (55.3, 27.7) | Strikem NZ | Heeza Malteeza 5.7m | I Got Chills NZ 1.3m |
| 4/12 | 11 Jul 2025 | Albpark | 2138m | - | No NR. | Queensland Derby Qualifier | 11.3m | $20,000 | Nathan Dawson | Fr7 | - | $61.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.0 (54.4, 26.4) | Hesitate | Final Deadline NZ 6.1m | Strikem NZ 1.5m |
| 3/10 | 4 Jul 2025 | Albpark | 2138m | - | No NR. | Psp Qualifying Pace | 5.4m | $11,620 | Robert Morris | Sr2 | - | $17.00 | - | - | 1:55.1 (55.3, 27.4) | Coastal Babe NZ | Gotta Hav Me NZ 1.9m | Heeza Malteeza 3.5m |
Sire
Stay Hungry (US)
Dam
Sheeza Malteeza
Trained at
Cobbitty
Colours
Green, Blue Braces & Sleeves, White Yoke, Blue Stars
Owners
Sloys Company Pty Ltd
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke McCarthy | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D Aiken | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
SEATHESTARS (2) worked and faded when resuming in the Bonanza at Melton but has trialled nicely twice since, winning his latest hitout here so he should have come on. Now with the Peter Rixon yard and won at this circuit and distance last season before finishing close to the placegetters in The Eureka. Should get his chance from the low draw. DEMON BLUE (1) enjoys a much better barrier than he had in his last attempt. Came from wider draws for back-to-back wins in his first two outings for Jason Grimson, one of them at this circuit and distance. Player from the inside draw. SOHO GUNSLINGER (7) has been tackling the good four-year-olds, twice finishing midfield in Listed races before racing wide in the Chariots of Fire. He will find this easier. COASTAL DRIVE (10) draws wide again but comes back in grade off the Hondo Grattan and had missed by a nose here prior. Races well third up so should be at his peak.
Age
4 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Captaintreacherous (US) - Bamako Mali (Art Major USA)
Best MR
1:50.8MS
Dist Best MR
1:50.8MS
Gear
Bit - Lugging, Blinkers - Dolly Vardon, Boots - Knee, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 60, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible, Half Pole - N/S, Half Pole O/S
Today's Stats
Track
3-1-1-0
Distance
2-1-1-0
Track & Distance
2-1-1-0
Last Season
14-5-4-1
This Season
1-0-0-0
Career
20-6-6-2
Prize Money
$151,549
Win Range
1609 - 2138
Last 10 Starts
22111416x0
Last Run
28 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 20-6-6-2 | 2-1-1-0 | 11-5-3-1 | 3-1-1-0 | 2-1-1-0 | 1-0-0-0 | 14-5-4-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 30% | 50% | 45% | 33% | 50% | 0% | 36% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 70% | 100% | 82% | 67% | 100% | 0% | 71% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | 3 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 14 Feb 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | No NR. | Hip Pocket Workwear 4yo | 59.0m | $50,000 | Jordan Leedham | Fr7 | - | $11.00 | 161 days ago | - | 1:51.2 (56.1, 28.3) | Hesitate | Sanchez 1.2m | Miki B NZ HD |
| 6/10 | 6 Sep 2025 | Menangl | 2300m | - | No NR. | Eureka G1 | 5.5m | $1,980,000 | Will Rixon | Fr1 | - | $9.00 | 21 days ago | behind leader | 1:52.6 (53.5, 26.9) | Bay of Biscay | Fox Dan 1.5m | Hesitate 1.1m |
| 1/10 | 16 Aug 2025 | Menangl | 1609m | - | NR up to 80. | Lolliland | - | $20,400 | Will Rixon | Fr5 | - | $1.40 | 28 days ago | behind leader | 1:50.8 (55.0, 26.7) | Seathestars | Royal Division 3.3m | Dangerous Threats 4.6m |
| 4/12 | 19 Jul 2025 | Albpark | 2680m | - | No NR. | 2025 Ladbrokes Qld Derby | 14.3m | $150,000 | Will Rixon | Sr6 | - | $71.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:54.7 (54.2, 26.8) | Rubira NZ | Hesitate 3.1m | Fate Awaits 9.0m |
| 1/12 | 5 Jul 2025 | Albpark | 2138m | - | No NR. | 2025 South East Derby | - | $26,000 | Will Rixon | Fr2 | - | $4.40 | 21 days ago | - | 1:54.5 (54.4, 26.9) | Seathestars | Sweet on Lexy 1.4m | Mac Bon HD |
| 1/12 | 14 Jun 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 60 to 69. | City Of Melton Pace | - | $10,000 | Jordan Leedham | Sr4 | - | $1.75 | 14 days ago | - | 1:53.2 (57.2, 28.8) | Seathestars | Triple Rock Saint NZ 8.4m | Mona Mia 3.6m |
| 1/8 | 31 May 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 57 to 67. | Beraldo Coffee Pace | - | $10,000 | Jordan Leedham | Fr3 | - | $1.33 | 14 days ago | - | 1:54.9 (56.0, 28.0) | Seathestars | My Ultimate Barney HD | Clear Left NZ 2.2m |
| 2/12 | 17 May 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Lamaros Hotel Pace | 1.3m | $10,000 | Jordan Leedham | Fr1 | - | $1.45 | 36 days ago | - | 1:55.3 (56.5, 28.0) | Alot Like Louie | Seathestars 1.3m | Collective Works 1.3m |
| 2/12 | 11 Apr 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Nutrien Equine Classic | NK | $125,000 | Jordan Leedham | Sr1 | - | $151.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:54.0 (55.3, 27.6) | Path to Greatness | Seathestars NK | The Highlight Reel NK |
| 2/10 | 5 Apr 2025 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Nutrien Heat | 4.5m | $20,400 | Will Rixon | Fr4 | - | $1.60 | - | leader | 1:52.7 (55.8, 26.8) | Sinaloa | Seathestars 4.5m | Zeron 3.0m |
Sire
Captaintreacherous (US)
Dam
Bamako Mali
Trained at
Bannockburn
Colours
Orange With Green Braces & Stars, Green & White Halved Sleeves With Orange Letter "R" & White Trim
Owners
J R Hawkes, L Louey, C Sita, J E Hawkes
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Rixon | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P H Rixon | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
SEATHESTARS (2) worked and faded when resuming in the Bonanza at Melton but has trialled nicely twice since, winning his latest hitout here so he should have come on. Now with the Peter Rixon yard and won at this circuit and distance last season before finishing close to the placegetters in The Eureka. Should get his chance from the low draw. DEMON BLUE (1) enjoys a much better barrier than he had in his last attempt. Came from wider draws for back-to-back wins in his first two outings for Jason Grimson, one of them at this circuit and distance. Player from the inside draw. SOHO GUNSLINGER (7) has been tackling the good four-year-olds, twice finishing midfield in Listed races before racing wide in the Chariots of Fire. He will find this easier. COASTAL DRIVE (10) draws wide again but comes back in grade off the Hondo Grattan and had missed by a nose here prior. Races well third up so should be at his peak.
Age
7 years old
Sex
Brown - Gelding
Breeding
Mr Feelgood USA - Early Exit (Art Major USA)
Best MR
1:51.9MS
Dist Best MR
1:51.9MS
Gear
Bit - Pulling, Open Bridle, Boots - Knee, Burr - Rein N/S, Deafeners - Removable, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 57, Shadow Roll, Blinkers - Pull Up
Today's Stats
Track
43-8-5-7
Distance
31-5-2-5
Track & Distance
28-5-2-5
Last Season
20-2-2-3
This Season
4-1-1-2
Career
65-10-8-7
Prize Money
$164,589
Win Range
1609 - 2300
Last 10 Starts
35266x3123
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 | 65-10-8-7 | 31-5-2-5 | 45-6-4-5 | 43-8-5-7 | 28-5-2-5 | 4-1-1-2 | 20-2-2-3 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 15% | 16% | 13% | 19% | 18% | 25% | 10% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 38% | 39% | 33% | 47% | 43% | 100% | 35% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 9 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 9 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 28 Feb 2026 | Menangl | 1609m | - | NR up to 80. | Farmer Joes Wholesale | 3.4m | $20,400 | Bailey Mcdonough | Fr2 | - | $8.00 | 14 days ago | behind leader | 1:51.6 (55.5, 27.0) | Colossal Hope | Major Art NZ HFNK | Bartello 2.7m |
| 2/9 | 14 Feb 2026 | Menangl | 1609m | - | NR up to 75. | Bestinbeds.com.au | HFNK | $20,400 | Chris Geary | Fr9 | - | $4.80 | 4 days ago | 1 out 3 back | 1:51.5 (55.9, 28.3) | Tukaha | Bartello HFNK | Mcwizard 2.2m |
| 1/10 | 10 Feb 2026 | Menangl | 1609m | - | NR up to 75. | Be Happy Mach @ Wingate | - | $9,996 | Cameron Hart | Fr4 | - | $3.30 | 24 days ago | 1 out 2 back | 1:51.9 (55.5, 27.7) | Bartello | Outside Fighter 3.4m | Romanee NZ 1.5m |
| 3/8 | 17 Jan 2026 | Menangl | 1609m | - | NR up to 80. | Agnes Banks Equine Clinic | 10.1m | $20,400 | Michael Stanley | Fr6 | - | $8.00 | 140 days ago | leader | 1:52.2 (55.9, 27.8) | Ooga Chaka | Guilty Party 5.0m | Bartello 5.1m |
| 6/9 | 30 Aug 2025 | Menangl | 1609m | - | NR up to 80. | Condell Park Produce | 3.6m | $20,400 | Chris Geary | Fr7 | - | $13.00 | 7 days ago | 1 out 1 back | 1:53.0 (55.7, 27.7) | Shez the Reason | Springfield Affair NK | Jalaneel HD |
| 6/10 | 23 Aug 2025 | Menangl | 2300m | - | NR up to 80. | Nationaltrotguide.com.au | 5.3m | $20,400 | Chris Geary | Fr2 | - | $5.00 | 12 days ago | 4 back on the pegs | 1:55.6 (55.7, 28.1) | Sheffield Sparky NZ | Captain Tom HFNK | Play It Cool NZ HD |
| 2/9 | 11 Aug 2025 | Menangl | 1609m | - | NR up to 70. | Success Stud All Your Hors | 2.1m | $9,996 | Chris Geary | Fr7 | - | $6.00 | 9 days ago | 1 out 3 back | 1:54.2 (55.5, 26.7) | Stagecoach | Bartello 2.1m | Cash and Bling NK |
| 5/10 | 2 Aug 2025 | Menangl | 2300m | - | NR up to 80. | D M Plumbing | 9.3m | $20,400 | Chris Geary | Fr2 | - | $7.50 | 7 days ago | 3 back on pegs | 1:57.7 (54.9, 26.6) | Donegal Luther NZ | Alta Sierra 3.5m | More Gooda NZ 1.5m |
| 3/10 | 26 Jul 2025 | Menangl | 2300m | - | 4YO+ 0W/20K Stakes | Tns Ground Works | 41.9m | $20,400 | Chris Geary | Fr9 | - | $41.00 | 7 days ago | 1 out 2 back | 1:52.1 (54.2, 27.4) | Kingman NZ | Vite Monet 34.5m | Bartello 7.4m |
| 9/10 | 19 Jul 2025 | Menangl | 1609m | - | NR up to 80. | Winter Gift Ht2 | 17.4m | $20,400 | Chris Geary | Fr2 | - | $23.00 | - | 1 out 1 back | 1:53.9 (55.3, 26.9) | Jilliby Fabio | Just Rollyourown NZ 2.6m | Its Confidential HFHD |
Sire
Mr Feelgood USA
Dam
Early Exit
Trained at
Menangle Park
Colours
Black, White Trim, White Collar, Red Trim, Black Sleeves, White Cuffs, Red Trim, White Initial "M"
Owners
A C Ellul, G C Ellul, N Ellul, S Ellul, A Moore, A Ellul, C Ellul, C Ellul
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey McDonough | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G C Ellul | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
SEATHESTARS (2) worked and faded when resuming in the Bonanza at Melton but has trialled nicely twice since, winning his latest hitout here so he should have come on. Now with the Peter Rixon yard and won at this circuit and distance last season before finishing close to the placegetters in The Eureka. Should get his chance from the low draw. DEMON BLUE (1) enjoys a much better barrier than he had in his last attempt. Came from wider draws for back-to-back wins in his first two outings for Jason Grimson, one of them at this circuit and distance. Player from the inside draw. SOHO GUNSLINGER (7) has been tackling the good four-year-olds, twice finishing midfield in Listed races before racing wide in the Chariots of Fire. He will find this easier. COASTAL DRIVE (10) draws wide again but comes back in grade off the Hondo Grattan and had missed by a nose here prior. Races well third up so should be at his peak.
Age
4 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Art Major USA - Flying Mrs Williams (NZ) (Falcon Seelster USA)
Best MR
1:51.1MS
Dist Best MR
1:51.1MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Bit - Extension, Blinkers - Block, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Hopples - Round, Hopples - Length 59, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Spreader - One Legged O/S
Today's Stats
Track
3-1-0-1
Distance
3-1-0-1
Track & Distance
3-1-0-1
Last Season
18-3-2-2
This Season
4-1-0-1
Career
33-6-5-5
Prize Money
$136,108
Win Range
1609 - 2138
Last 10 Starts
4365511366
Last Run
21 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 33-6-5-5 | 3-1-0-1 | 17-4-4-3 | 3-1-0-1 | 3-1-0-1 | 4-1-0-1 | 18-3-2-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 18% | 33% | 24% | 33% | 33% | 25% | 17% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 48% | 67% | 65% | 67% | 67% | 50% | 39% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 21 Feb 2026 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Success Stud Yearling Prep | 13.0m | $20,400 | Jack Callaghan | Fr8 | - | $9.00 | 21 days ago | 1 out 1 back | 1:50.0 (55.1, 27.5) | Catchafire NZ | Dance With Carmer 2.0m | New Shuffle 3.2m |
| 6/10 | 31 Jan 2026 | Cranbrn | 2080m | - | No NR. | Blue Hills Rise 4yo & 5yo | 6.2m | $50,000 | Cameron Hart | Fr3 | - | $6.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:54.7 (56.0, 28.9) | War Dan Buddy | My Ultimate Barney 1.8m | Forty Love 1.7m |
| 3/10 | 17 Jan 2026 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Bert Alley New Years Gift | 18.6m | $30,600 | George Lee | Fr10 | - | $41.00 | 7 days ago | outside leader | 1:52.9 (55.0, 26.8) | Captains Mistress NZ | Still Rollin NZ 18.2m | Demon Blue NZ HD |
| 1/8 | 10 Jan 2026 | Menangl | 1609m | - | 4YO+ 1W/20K Stakes | New Years Gift Ht 3 | - | $20,400 | Jack Callaghan | Fr7 | - | $6.50 | 15 days ago | 1 out 2 back | 1:51.1 (56.1, 27.2) | Demon Blue NZ | Whilemena Rita NK | Raging Whitebait NZ 2.7m |
| 1/8 | 26 Dec 2025 | Bthurst | 1730m | - | NR up to 65. | Rowleyalla Sprint | - | $9,792 | Cameron Hart | Fr7 | - | $1.50 | 13 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (58.8, 30.4) | Demon Blue NZ | Seven Tee Two 3.8m | Flash Azarat HD |
| 5/10 | 13 Dec 2025 | Albpark | 2138m | - | NR 60 to 75. | 2025 Creek Members Cup | 16.4m | $22,408 | Trista Dixon | Fr3 | - | $3.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.9 (55.4, 27.0) | Braventreacherous | Risk Taker 11.3m | Mister Reactor HFNK |
| 5/6 | 6 Dec 2025 | Albpark | 2138m | - | No NR. | Wolf Signs 3yo Open Feat | 17.9m | $21,378 | Grant Dixon | Fr6 | - | $51.00 | 11 days ago | - | 1:55.2 (55.3, 28.1) | Fernco Nel NZ | Basilisk Bob HFHD | Withdistinction 1.6m |
| 6/9 | 25 Nov 2025 | Albpark | 1660m | - | NR 55 to 70. | Peak Of The Creek Heat | 40.6m | $9,000 | Grant Dixon | Sr2 | - | $11.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:48.9 (54.7, 27.4) | Cheerstolou | Credulous 35.8m | Arkin Wicked HFHD |
| 3/8 | 18 Nov 2025 | Albpark | 1660m | - | NR 56 to 64. | Ladbrokes Srm Pace | 4.9m | $9,000 | Grant Dixon | Fr5 | - | $4.60 | 17 days ago | - | 1:54.6 (56.1, 27.6) | Braventreacherous | Jensville 4.3m | Demon Blue NZ HD |
| 4/8 | 1 Nov 2025 | Albpark | 1660m | - | No NR. | Burwood Stud 3yo Pace | 22.2m | $14,500 | Trista Dixon | Fr2 | - | $5.50 | - | - | 1:53.8 (54.2, 26.3) | Fernco Nel NZ | Braventreacherous 2.9m | I Got Chills NZ 17.5m |
Sire
Art Major USA
Dam
Flying Mrs Williams (NZ)
Trained at
Merbein South
Colours
Blue With Yellow Yoke & Braces, Blue Stars, Blue Sleeves With Yellow "H" And Yellow Cuffs
Owners
D Zavitsanos, D J Martello
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Hart | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J R Grimson | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
SEATHESTARS (2) worked and faded when resuming in the Bonanza at Melton but has trialled nicely twice since, winning his latest hitout here so he should have come on. Now with the Peter Rixon yard and won at this circuit and distance last season before finishing close to the placegetters in The Eureka. Should get his chance from the low draw. DEMON BLUE (1) enjoys a much better barrier than he had in his last attempt. Came from wider draws for back-to-back wins in his first two outings for Jason Grimson, one of them at this circuit and distance. Player from the inside draw. SOHO GUNSLINGER (7) has been tackling the good four-year-olds, twice finishing midfield in Listed races before racing wide in the Chariots of Fire. He will find this easier. COASTAL DRIVE (10) draws wide again but comes back in grade off the Hondo Grattan and had missed by a nose here prior. Races well third up so should be at his peak.
Age
5 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Lennytheshark - Wallace Collection (Presidential Ball USA)
Best MR
1:51.3MS
Dist Best MR
1:51.3MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Bit - Other, Blinkers - Dolly Vardon, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Rein N/S, Hopples - Flat, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible
Today's Stats
Track
7-3-0-0
Distance
7-3-0-0
Track & Distance
7-3-0-0
Last Season
18-5-5-1
This Season
6-2-1-0
Career
43-8-8-4
Prize Money
$94,938
Win Range
1609 - 1758
Last 10 Starts
1115251168
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 | 43-8-8-4 | 7-3-0-0 | 41-8-7-4 | 7-3-0-0 | 7-3-0-0 | 6-2-1-0 | 18-5-5-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 19% | 43% | 20% | 43% | 43% | 33% | 28% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 47% | 43% | 46% | 43% | 43% | 50% | 61% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 28 Feb 2026 | Menangl | 1609m | - | NR up to 80. | Perfect Sting Standing At | 32.3m | $20,400 | Jye Coney | Fr10 | - | $26.00 | 7 days ago | 9 back on the pegs | 1:50.1 (54.1, 27.2) | Hollywood Strip | Perfect Stranger NZ 3.0m | Hugo Maguire NZ 19.5m |
| 6/8 | 21 Feb 2026 | Menangl | 1609m | - | NR up to 80. | Tab | 11.7m | $20,400 | Jye Coney | Fr3 | - | $5.50 | 7 days ago | 1 out 2 back | 1:51.7 (55.7, 27.4) | Pablo Rocks | Isla Rochelle 4.6m | Hugo Maguire NZ HFHD |
| 1/8 | 14 Feb 2026 | Menangl | 1609m | - | NR up to 75. | Confederate Standing | - | $20,400 | Joshua Gallagher | Fr2 | - | $8.00 | 14 days ago | 3 back on pegs | 1:51.3 (55.4, 27.3) | Lenneth | Huxton NZ HD | Pablo Rocks SHFHD |
| 1/9 | 31 Jan 2026 | Menangl | 1609m | - | NR up to 75. | Opportunity Knocks | - | $20,400 | Jye Coney | Fr1 | - | $7.00 | 7 days ago | behind leader | 1:51.6 (55.9, 27.9) | Lenneth | Pablo Rocks HD | Vinke B NZ 3.9m |
| 5/10 | 24 Jan 2026 | Menangl | 1609m | - | NR up to 80. | Huntsville Standing At Cob | 5.1m | $20,400 | Jye Coney | Fr7 | - | $16.00 | 9 days ago | 4 back on the pegs | 1:51.3 (55.5, 28.4) | Joans Rising Star NZ | Whilemena Rita 1.9m | Hez Dusty HFNK |
| 2/8 | 15 Jan 2026 | Penrith | 1720m | - | NR up to 62. | Tab Venue Mode | 7.6m | $11,832 | Zara Fitzpatrick | Fr6 | - | $5.00 | 27 days ago | three wide without cover | 1:55.0 (56.8, 28.0) | Give Me a Minute NZ | Lenneth 7.6m | Palatino NZ 1.0m |
| 5/8 | 19 Dec 2025 | Maitlan | 2422m | - | 2-5 WINs | Inter City Pace Heat | 20.4m | $9,792 | Cameron Hart | Sr2 | - | $1.60 | 18 days ago | - | 2:00.5 (55.1, 27.6) | For Always Arden NZ | Walter Warlock 8.1m | Vintage Edition 3.1m |
| 1/10 | 1 Dec 2025 | Menangl | 1609m | - | NR up to 60. | Woodlands Stud | - | $9,996 | Cameron Hart | Fr9 | - | $2.88 | 11 days ago | - | 1:53.3 (56.3, 28.1) | Lenneth | Uncle Tiger 2.6m | Valiente Hanover HD |
| 1/10 | 20 Nov 2025 | Penrith | 1720m | - | NR up to 57. | Charity Housie Coming Soon | - | $9,792 | Cameron Hart | Fr1 | - | $1.45 | 8 days ago | leader | 1:55.4 (56.0, 27.3) | Lenneth | Bettine 11.2m | Our Ultimate Jessy 5.0m |
| 1/10 | 12 Nov 2025 | Bthurst | 1730m | - | NR up to 50. | Thank You Brendan From Bhr | - | $9,792 | Vaughan Duncan | Fr1 | - | $1.35 | - | leader | 1:57.0 (56.2, 28.0) | Lenneth | Mullum Axel 3.0m | Time to Torque 1.7m |
Sire
Lennytheshark
Dam
Wallace Collection
Trained at
Burrumbeet
Colours
Blue With Yellow Yoke & Braces, Blue Stars, Blue Sleeves With Yellow "H" And Yellow Cuffs
Owners
C W (Clint) Thompson
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Hart | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T J Munday | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
SEATHESTARS (2) worked and faded when resuming in the Bonanza at Melton but has trialled nicely twice since, winning his latest hitout here so he should have come on. Now with the Peter Rixon yard and won at this circuit and distance last season before finishing close to the placegetters in The Eureka. Should get his chance from the low draw. DEMON BLUE (1) enjoys a much better barrier than he had in his last attempt. Came from wider draws for back-to-back wins in his first two outings for Jason Grimson, one of them at this circuit and distance. Player from the inside draw. SOHO GUNSLINGER (7) has been tackling the good four-year-olds, twice finishing midfield in Listed races before racing wide in the Chariots of Fire. He will find this easier. COASTAL DRIVE (10) draws wide again but comes back in grade off the Hondo Grattan and had missed by a nose here prior. Races well third up so should be at his peak.