MENANGLE   17 Mar 2026
 
GOING: F

BREED YOUR MARE AT SUCCESS STUD PACE 1609m

Track: FAST      

VESPA STRIDE (4) continued a run of decent form last week when he came from a much wider barrier and worked forward to race parked before boxing on. Better served by a lower draw and finds a winnable assignment. HESAA LISTER (9) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 3 metres from the winner in third at this circuit and distance. Interesting to see what unfolds from this wide draw but he is ticking along well. CARIBBEAN RUNA (1) didn't do a bad job when midfield from this barrier last week. Can be competitive. JANELLE MAY (2) didn't have the best of luck last start but recorded a series of top-four finishes prior and draws well so could play a role.
1 12956 CARIBBEAN RUNA
TREVOR MUNDAY
6YO  BAY  MARE
R L Bayss
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track was 3rd-6.59 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Classicmajor (1:54.80) in 3yo+ 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 on March 10 at $6.50. At the previous start 5th (Sr4) over 1720m at Penrith was 7th-15.41 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Rainbow Titan (2:05.00) in NR up to 45 on March 2 at $10. Has the inside draw and can play a role from there.
Fr1
A R DELOSA
BLUE WITH YELLOW YOKE & BRACES, BLUE STARS, BLUE SLEEVES WITH YELLOW "H" AND YELLOW CUFFS
2 53447 JANELLE MAY
BRUCE FOX
5YO  BAY  MARE
B D Fox
Last start 7th (Fr4) over 2125m after showing early speed and racing wide at Penrith, at the bell was 3rd-3.89 beaten 19 m by Kay Jay Miki (2:38.50) in NR up to 48 on February 19 at $4.80. Before that, 4th (Sr1) over 1720m at Penrith was 5th-7.76 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Rock Asset (2:06.30) in NR up to 47 on February 12 at $15. Draws for a better showing.
Fr2
D J MURPHY
DARK GREEN & RED HALVES, YELLOW SLEEVES
3 05269 KINGSTON RAINBOW
BRIAN PORTELLI
4YO  BROWN  HORSE
J Masini, D J Masini, C Portelli
Last start 9th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 20 m by Rocknroll Cowboy (1:52.80) in 3yo+ 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 on March 10 at $12. At his previous start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track was 7th-13.5 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Happy Too Ya (1:54.40) in 3yo+ 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 on March 3 at $10. Draws well so a better run is on the cards.
Fr3
B PORTELLI
WHITE, PURPLE STRIPED SLEEVES
4 55445 VESPA STRIDE
BRAD ABBOTT
3YO  BAY  GELDING
B R Abbott
Last start 5th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 4th-5.42 beaten 12 m by Rocknroll Cowboy (1:52.80) in 3yo+ 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 on March 10 at $9.50. Before that, 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track was 8th-14.2 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Happy Too Ya (1:54.40) in 3yo+ 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 on March 3 at $4.60. Chance to find winning form.
Fr4
J P GALLAGHER
DARK BLUE, LIGHT GREEN MALTESE, PINK STARRED SLEEVES
5 26476 MICKEY BE NIMBLE
KERRY TOWERS
7YO  BAY  GELDING
Fleur De Lil Trust (Mgr: B J McCarthy), M A Cavallaro, R Cavenett, N Sergi, J Mau
Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track was 6th-12.55 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Rocknroll Cowboy (1:52.80) in 3yo+ 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 on March 10 at $18. Before that, 7th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track was 3rd-4.64 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Happy Too Ya (1:54.40) in 3yo+ 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 on March 3 at $15. Can feature.
Fr5
R P MORRIS
BLACK WITH ORANGE YOKE & BRACES, BLACK SLEEVES WITH ORANGE CUFFS
6 42939 PARALLEL
KERRYANN MORRIS
7YO  BROWN  GELDING
M A Morris
Last start 9th (Fr8) over 1730m after showing early speed and racing wide at Bathurst was leading by 3.02 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Festinalente (2:06.10) in NR up to 47 on March 4 at $19. At the start before game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track was 3rd-4.81 at the bell, beaten 1.75 m by King Corey (1:53.60) in 3yo+ 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 on February 24 at $6.50. Place best.
Fr6
K A MORRIS
BLACK WITH ORANGE YOKE & BRACES, BLACK SLEEVES WITH ORANGE CUFFS
7 94691 CLASSICMAJOR
BRAD ABBOTT
8YO  BAY  GELDING
B R Abbott
Last start by 4 m when driven back in the field, (Fr9) held up early, at this track (1:54.80) beating Birdy Gal in 3yo+ 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 on March 10 at $31 at the bell was 7th-11.92. Back in winning form and could go on with it.
Fr7
J R GRIMSON
DARK BLUE, LIGHT GREEN MALTESE, PINK STARRED SLEEVES
8 65536 TRISTAR FOR CHRIS
G A FULLER
5YO  BAY  GELDING
G A Fuller
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 2125m at Penrith, beaten 20 m by Grey Cadillac (2:35.00) in NR up to 47 on March 5 at $8. Before that, a game effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 24 m by Magnetic Storm (1:52.40) in 3yo+ 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 on February 24 at $6.50. Looking to others.
Fr8
G W MCELHINNEY
RED, PINK YOKE & BRACES, RED STARS & SLEEVES, PINK STARS
9 32753 HESAA LISTER
DAVID WAITE
5YO  BAY  HORSE
A M Raper
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 3 m third behind Rocknroll Cowboy at this track over 1609m 3yo+ 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 last start. Before that was beaten 4.5 metres fifth again at this track in 3yo+ 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 on March 3. Draws wide but with even luck is one of the primary contenders.
Fr9
CAMERON HART
BLUE WITH YELLOW YOKE & BRACES, BLUE STARS, BLUE SLEEVES WITH YELLOW "H" AND YELLOW CUFFS
10 32884 WHAT FOR
BRAD ABBOTT
7YO  BAY  GELDING
B R Abbott
Was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track was 9th-19.54 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Rocknroll Cowboy (1:52.80) in 3yo+ 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 on March 10 at $34. Before that was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 9th-17.86 beaten 10 m by Happy Too Ya (1:54.40) in 3yo+ 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 on March 3 at $41. Not easy from this draw.
Fr10
B L MCDONOUGH
DARK BLUE, LIGHT GREEN MALTESE, PINK STARRED SLEEVES