MENANGLE   19 Jul 2025
 
GOING: N

BESTINBEDS.COM.AU PACE (HEAT 1) 1609m

Track: FAST      

STILL ROLLIN (4) drew wide in his first outing for Adam Ruggari but took advantage of a similar barrier to this here last start, leading before cruising home by close to 11m. That added to a good record at this distance and he can push forward again. Big chance to go back to back. HAS THE COURAGE (2) wasn't far away last week and drops to the distance where he placed here prior. Draws to play a role again. DIAMOND ECLIPSE (11) enjoys a class drop on the last attempt and while drawn deep he had some good form from similar barriers prior. SPRINGFIELD AFFAIR (6) wasn't far from the placings last start and draws a couple of spots lower. MR TEDDY (7) will enjoy a class drop so can be competitive.
1 16048 DUKES CHOICE
JARROD ALCHIN
5YO  BAY  GELDING
S Gangell
Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th-14.8 beaten 16 m by Dangerous Threats (1:52.00) in 4-020yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on July 12 at $4.80. At the run before 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 11 m by Still Rollin (1:52.20) in NR up to 80 on July 5 at $3.40. Has the inside draw which can see him feature.
Fr1
BAILEY MCDONOUGH
BLACK, WHITE TRIM, WHITE COLLAR, RED TRIM, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE CUFFS, RED TRIM, WHITE INITIAL "M"
2 85935 HAS THE COURAGE
KERRYANN MORRIS
10YO  BAY  GELDING
R J Walsh
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 2300m at this track, at the bell was 5th-13.61 beaten 7 m by Double Fear (2:47.30) in NR up to 80 on July 12 at $7. Before that, a good run despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 11 m by Still Rollin (1:52.20) in NR up to 80 on July 5 at $12. Winning prospects from the low draw.
Fr2
K A MORRIS
BLACK, ORANGE SEAMS
3 25693 OUR UNCLE JIM
LEON JURD
9YO  BAY  GELDING
R W Horne, Somerton Corp Pty Ltd (Mgr: L C Jurd)
Nine-year-old gelding showed improvement last start. 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 6th-12.29 beaten 6 m by Foxy Dada (1:52.60) in 5 0K/5 Starts on July 14 at $16. The run before was not as impressive when well beaten into ninth behind Lamandier at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 70 on July 7 at $17. Prefer others.
Fr3
LLEYTON GREEN
BLACK, WHITE TRIM, WHITE COLLAR, RED TRIM, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE CUFFS, RED TRIM, WHITE INITIAL "M"
4 66101 STILL ROLLIN
ADAM RUGGARI
4YO  BLACK  GELDING
Goozdolphin Racing (Mgr: M J Goadsby), Boots Properties Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: M W Boots)
Last start won a big 10 m win after showing early speed, (Fr5) at this track (1:52.20) beating Flo Ryda in NR up to 80 on July 5 at $3.90. Strong claims again.
Fr4
L R SUTTON
BLACK, WITH A YELLOW LETTER "G" IN A RED SQUARE, BLACK SLEEVES WITH ALTERNATING YELLOW & RED STARS
5 31163 BETTORS HOPE
MAT RUE
7YO  BAY  GELDING
Johnny Star Racing (Mgr: C J Rees)
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing sixth after being driven well back, behind Hes Chiming at Bathurst over 1730m in a NR up to 80 on July 9 at $11. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Dangerous Threats at this track over 1609m in a 4-020yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on July 12 at $34. One of the chances.
Fr5
M P RUE
PURPLE, YELLOW YOKE & BRACES, PURPLE STARS & SLEEVES, YELLOW STARS
6 44084 SPRINGFIELD AFFAIR
PETER RIXON
7YO  BROWN  GELDING
K S Von Duve, L H Von Duve
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr8) over 2300m at this track, at the bell was 6th-16.64 beaten 5.5 m by Double Fear (2:47.30) in NR up to 80 on July 12 at $17. Before that, was well back in the run when 8th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track was 10th-20.45 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Lamandier (1:51.70) in NR up to 70 on July 7 at $26. Go well.
Fr6
H K RIXON
BLUE, RED YOKE & BRACES, BLUE DIAMONDS, WHITE TRIM, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE CUFFS & TRIM, "HR" INITIALS
7 66137 MR TEDDY
JOE CONOLLY
6YO  BAY  GELDING
J Conolly, B T Gillen
Won three starts back at Newcastle over 1609m NR 60 to 63 on June 20. Last start 7th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 12 m by Craftmans Charlie (1:52.10) in NR up to 95 on July 5 at $26. Has claims.
Fr7
B T JONES
NAVY WITH SINGLE PURPLE STAR / WHITE OUTLINE, NAVY SLEEVES WITH THREE PURPLE STARS / WHITE OUTLINE
8 x5045 CLASSIC MISSION
DARREN BINSKIN
5YO  BAY  HORSE
N B Donnelley, J Morahan, D W Troy
Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 4th-8.07 beaten 5.5 m by Twilight Heaven (1:53.60) in NR up to 70 on July 14 at $16. Before that 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th-17.6m on the pegs beaten 11 m by Carrera Sunset (1:51.30) in NR up to 70 on May 20 at $2.60. This looks a far sterner test.

D J BINSKIN
NAVY BLUE, TANGERINE LIGHTNING BOLT, NAVY BLUE & WHITE CHECKED SLEEVES
9 x3656 CORBIE STUMBLER
JARROD ALCHIN
5YO  BROWN  GELDING
P F Fiumara
Didn't do much at the last run, 6th (Fr4) over 2300m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 3rd-3.85 beaten 6 m by Guilty Party (2:47.10) in NR up to 80 on July 12 at $34. Before that was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr7) over 1740m after racing wide at Riverina Paceway, beaten 9 m by Boom (2:03.40) in NR up to 80 on July 4 at $31. Facing a tough assignment.

BAILEY MCDONOUGH
BLUE WITH YELLOW YOKE & BRACES, BLUE STARS, BLUE SLEEVES WITH YELLOW "H" AND YELLOW CUFFS
10 26168 LACEYS LAD
MARK CALLAGHAN
10YO  BAY  GELDING
Z Zhou
Last start 8th (Sr1) over 1609m at Newcastle, at the bell was 5th-8.94 beaten 14 m by Quaddie Vc (1:55.20) in NR up to 80 on July 11 at $5. Before that, was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at Newcastle, beaten 9 m by Dangerous Threats (1:52.90) in NR up to 90 on July 4 at $26. Forward showing expected.
Fr8
M A CALLAGHAN
RED & BLACK QUARTERS, RED SLEEVES WITH BLACK HOOPS
11 41527 DIAMOND ECLIPSE
JOHN NEWBERRY
7YO  BAY  HORSE
J G Newberry, M J Newberry
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 7th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track beaten 13 m by Hy Poactive (1:51.20) in NR up to 95 on July 12 at $12. Before that, a game effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr8) over 1740m after being wide early at Riverina Paceway, beaten a neck by Boom (2:03.40) in NR up to 80 on July 4 at $6.50. Can play a major role with luck from the wide barrier.
Fr9
M J NEWBERRY
GREEN, RED SASH & BAND
12 11848 ALTA WILLIAM
CHRIS JUDD
4YO  BAY  GELDING
G E Heath
Last start 8th (Fr3) over 2270m after racing wide at Riverina Paceway beaten 35 m by Jacks Ultimate Fury (2:41.20) in NR up to 70 on June 13 at $15. Two runs back 4th (Fr1) over 1740m after showing early speed at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 6th-8.4 beaten 3 m by Curly James (2:01.10) in NR up to 90 on June 6 at $10. Must improve sharply.
Fr10
P W MCRAE
NAVY BLUE, BROWN YOKES & BRACES, 4 NAVY BLUE DIAMONDS & COLLAR, NAVY BLUE SLEEVES WITH BROWN CUFFS