Race Overview
 
MENANGLE   28 June 2025
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 05:04 ACCESS ENGINEERING SYSTEMS HVAC PACE 2300m
 OUR LUCIANO (7) blew his chances with an early break last start but had made a strong start to his campaign in the prior outing, beaten less than 2m into second. Draws wider but won the only time he attempted this longer distance and should be close to peak fitness now. SOHO SPECTRE (5) is working his way back into form, coming from a similar barrier to place here last week. His best form measures up strongly. GLITTER AINT GOLD (4) was impressive in winning all three rounds of the Regional Championships series before fading as hot favourite last time. Was dropping in trip there but is four from four at this longer distance so can bounce back. FRANCO TYSON (3) enjoyed a class drop when leading to score last week. This is stronger but he gets the same draw. Last-start placegetter DANCE AND DELIVER (1) can be competitive again from the ace draw.  SUGGESTED PLAY:
2 05:37 BESTINBEDS.COM.AU PACE 2300m
 MONTEFIORE (1) came from a much wider barrier when he won at this circuit last month and hasn't been far away in any of his starts since. Runner-up in this grade the last time he drew on the pegs. Could go one better tonight. HUGO MAGUIRE (3) hit his peak when delivering a third-up win at Penrith last start. This is stronger but he had enough speed to lead from wider there so can take advantage of this favourable draw. ALTA SIERRA (2) is racing in good form having come from this barrier to win his last two starts, last time getting home by 1.6m at this circuit. Should enjoy the favours again. DIAMOND ECLIPSE (5) overcame a wide barrier when finding winning form at Wagga last week and is proven at this longer distance. GUILTY PARTY (6) draws wider than last week but there was merit in that effort to place and he goes well at the distance.  SUGGESTED PLAY:
3 06:15 CONDELL PARK PRODUCE PACE 1609m
 It's been a while since we've seen LUX AETERNA (6) at her very best but she has been tackling much stronger opposition than this. Has had seven weeks off since her last appearance in the Queen Elizabeth II Mile but has trialled twice in that time, winning the latest. Has impressive strike rates both here and at the distance. Gets her chance for an overdue win. JILLIBY FABIO (5) has been performing well since he last raced here, winning three in a row before placing from the back row last start. Can continue the good form. LOCHINVAR JAG (8) draws wider tonight but the form is sound, beaten just over 4m here last start to follow back-to-back Brisbane wins. Can feature with even luck. STILL ROLLIN (10) draws wide but has won two of his last four in Brisbane and goes well at this distance. OUR GEORGE BOSTON (3) is racing well enough to be competitive from the favourable barrier.  SUGGESTED PLAY:
4 06:47 HYLAND HARNESS COLOURS LADYSHIP PACE 1609m
 EVER ART (11) will have to overcome the outside barrier but she is a good mare who has been runner-up twice in three starts since winning at this circuit and distance. Was also drawn deep when edged out by a nose in a stronger race last week so has winning claims in this grade. PRECISE (1) jumps in class but she is lightly-raced and progressive, winning her last two at Wagga from wider barriers. The ace draw gives her the chance to take this step. CARRERA SUNSET (9) scored back-to-back wins here last month and there was merit in last week's effort from a similar draw to this when held up late. MISSAUDACIOUS (6) is a consistent mare who is in the mix after she was edged out by just a nose here last start. BOULEVARDOFDREAMS (8) drops in grade on the last attempt and came from a similar barrier when winning here last month so respect.  SUGGESTED PLAY:
5 07:23 CLUB MENANGLE PAUL FITZPATRICK FFA (LISTED CLASSIC) 2300m
 The outside draw presents KINGMAKER (11) with a challenge but his form is very hard to knock. He was also drawn wide when hitting the line for an eye-catching third last week and had won two in a row here prior. Proven at this longer distance and could go close. NYACK (10) has had four weeks off but he was just a head behind Kingmaker from a similar barrier last start and beat that rival when winning here prior. Big chance to do that again. UBETCHA TIGERPIE (7) has taken big strides in his last two wins here, coming from this barrier to beat some strong rivals last week. Proven at this longer distance so could land the hat trick. ROCK N ROLL DOO (9) has been solid from similar draws in his two starts since a spell and races well third-up so could be close to peaking. Tougher test for HORN PLAYER (1) but he is in form and aided by the inside draw.  SUGGESTED PLAY:
6 07:53 WARDS ACCOUNTING GROUP PACE 2300m
 DONEGAL LUTHER (1) has come from much wider barriers in all four starts of this campaign and has placed in two of them. Worked forward to lead when third last time at Wagga so should be able to take advantage of the ace draw and will be hitting his peak now. CRAFTMANS CHARLIE (7) has been freshened since placing in his last two outings here, the latest over this distance. Draws a little wider but can measure up. SPRINGFIELD AFFAIR (5) has been consistent here of late, sticking on for fourth after racing wide on Tuesday. Go well on the back up. CAPTAINS CATCH (6) and ROLL UP (9) come through the same race and there wasn't much between them. Both are good enough to feature if things go their way.  SUGGESTED PLAY:
7 08:23 LUCK OF THE IRISH TROTTERS MOBILE 1609m
 SPEEDY LOVER (8) was no match for two top trotters last week but he did best of the rest for third and this is easier. He has been racing consistently having only once missed the top four in his last eight starts. This could be his chance to win another one. OH NOVA LOVE (3) takes another jump in grade but he is flying, completing a winning hat trick at this circuit when racing wide early before finding the front and scoring by 8m over this distance. A good draw could see him take the next step. TOP OF THE MOMENT (11) started a hot favourite here on Tuesday but galloped out so did well for second. Chance with better manners. MACHO MAN (2) came from much wider when placed behind Oh Nova Love last start. Draws to be competitive again. SUNNY GEE (6) has been solid when fourth at his last couple and could be ready to bob up again.  SUGGESTED PLAY:
8 08:59 SUCCESS STUD SUPPORTING NSW RACING PACE 1609m
 GUNNA RELOAD (1) takes on the boys but she is a talented filly aided by the inside draw. Has been freshened since her NSW Oaks failure and had a string of wins and placings prior including her Gold Bracelet success. She is three from five at this circuit and distance and should get every chance. SOHO THE REAL DEAL (3) has won second-up before so expect he'll be improved by his resuming effort when edged out by just a nose at this circuit and distance. Big chance aided by the good draw. COASTAL DRIVE (8) backs up after spanking his rivals on Tuesday. Draws deep but has been going well. PARTY CENTRAL (4) was good in a fresh win, taking his record at this distance to three from four. Could go on with it. PETES CRUNCH TIME (5) hasn't been far way of late so expect him to be competitive.  SUGGESTED PLAY: