MENANGLE   07 Jun 2025
 
GOING: F

CLUB MENANGLE WARATAH FINAL 1609m

Track: FAST      

PLAY IT COOL (5) has been racing very well and deserved his win last start, scoring by 5 metres over 1740m at Riverina Paceway as the hot favourite when leading all of the way. Facing a tougher assignment in what is his first run at this track but he is up to the task. EXCESS VITALITY (3) has recorded two wins and two minor placings from the past five starts. Lines up for a hat-trick after a fine win last start when after racing three wide over the early stages found the lead and did well to go on and score by 5.5 metres at Bathurst over 2260m. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Meeting a deeper field this time but he is up to the challenge. HEAVENLY SONG (8) has been about the mark of late and must be respected, the latest offering a sound third at Tamworth over 1609m.
1 25140 TERRYRAMA
MALCOLM HUTCHINGS
10YO  BAY  GELDING
D A Hutchings
Won three starts back at Bathurst over 1730m 4yo+ NR up to 52 on May 21. Last time out was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr5) over 1720m at Dubbo beaten 16 m by Limbo Lilly (2:05.10) in NR up to 60 on May 30 at $11. Keep him in mind.
Fr1
B D MICALLEF
DARK BLUE, RED SPOTS, WHITE SLEEVES
2 21014 TINTINS TREASURE
NATHAN TURNBULL
4YO  BAY  GELDING
B J Goodall, G R Coney, R J Petiquin
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr3) over 2260m after showing early speed at Bathurst, at the bell was 3rd-4.73 beaten 8 m by Excess Vitality (2:47.10) in NR up to 50 on May 28 at $4.60. Two runs back came from midfield and won by 4 m (Sr1) at West Wyalong (2:09.00) beating Lachies Delight in 4yo+ NR up to 52 on May 18 at $8 at the bell was 5th-11.6. Hard to have.
Fr2
JYE CONEY
BLACK, BLUE YOKE & BRACES, WHITE HORSESHOES, BLUE SLEEVES, BLACK CUFFS
3 53211 EXCESS VITALITY
BERNIE HEWITT
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING
M B Ryan, J A Ryan
Looks well placed in this tougher race, but he was impressive winning last start [-+] posted a big 5.5 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr6) at Bathurst (2:47.10) beating The Rogue I Am in NR up to 50 on May 28 at $3 at the bell was leading 4.06. He looks very hard to beat.
Fr3
B J HEWITT
PURPLE, RED SPOTS
4 21525 LACHIES DELIGHT
JACKSON PAINTING
7YO  BROWN  GELDING
T J Battle
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr8) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, beaten 11 m by Watermain Lady (2:02.50) in NR up to 47 on May 30 at $81. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr2) over 1740m after showing early pace at West Wyalong, at the bell was leading 0.4 beaten 4 m by Tintins Treasure (2:09.00) in 4yo+ NR up to 52 on May 18 at $5. Should be right in the finish.
Fr4
W H RIXON
DARK BLUE, GREY YOKE & BRACES, BLACK STARS
5 x1341 PLAY IT COOL
E J JONES
4YO  BAY  GELDING
Boots Properties Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: M W Boots)
Racing in great heart. Last start won by 5 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at Riverina Paceway (2:03.50) beating Classic Beesmack in 4yo+ NR up to 52 on May 30 at $1.28. No surprise if he made it two in a row.
Fr5
CAMERON HART
NAVY WITH SINGLE PURPLE STAR / WHITE OUTLINE, NAVY SLEEVES WITH THREE PURPLE STARS / WHITE OUTLINE
6 69331 WILLS WAY
KERRY TOWERS
6YO  BAY  GELDING
T F Neven, M A Beal, A M Neven
Last start won by 1.2 m (Fr6) at Newcastle (1:53.90) beating Love Lou in 4yo+ NR up to 52 on May 30 at $6. One of the better chances.
Fr6
R P MORRIS
BLACK WITH ORANGE YOKE & BRACES, BLACK SLEEVES WITH ORANGE CUFFS
7 33122 CLASSIC BEESMACK
JACKSON PAINTING
7YO  BLACK  GELDING
A T Crowe, J M Crowe, C M Crowe, R W Crowe
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 5 m second behind Play It Cool at Riverina Paceway over 1740m 4yo+ NR up to 52 last start. Before that was beaten 2.75 metres second again at Riverina Paceway over 2270m in NR up to 48 on May 23. Racing well and worth each-way consideration.
Fr7
J G PAINTING
SKY BLUE, DARK BLUE YOKE, BRACES & SLEEVES, SKY BLUE STARS
8 43123 HEAVENLY SONG
TOM ISON
9YO  BAY  MARE
A B McElhinney
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 3.5 m third behind Katastrophee at Tamworth over 1609m NR 44 to 47 last start. Before that was beaten a head second again at Tamworth in 4yo+ NR up to 52 on May 22. Racing well and is a strong chance.
Fr8
C MCELHINNEY
LIGHT GREEN, YELLOW STARS, RED SLEEVES
9 16334 KISSMELVIS
GRACE PANELLA
11YO  BAY  GELDING
R Jurgielan, M K De Rooy, R Binskin, S Jurgielan, M Jurgielan
Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts. Placed last start 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at Newcastle beaten 4 m by Wills Way (1:53.90) in 4yo+ NR up to 52 on May 30 at $5.50. Before that 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early speed at Tamworth was 4th-5.6 at the bell, beaten 3 m by Whiskey Royale (2:00.70) in 4yo+ NR up to 52 on May 22 at $3.30. Happy to risk.

B J HUGHES
BROWN, PINK YOKE & BRACES, BROWN HORSESHOES, GOLD TRIM, BROWN SLEEVES, PINK CUFFS
10 81819 WHISKEY ROYALE
JAMIE DONOVAN
5YO  BROWN  GELDING
M A Xuereb
Last start 9th (Sr4) over 1980m at Tamworth, at the bell was 8th-17.6 beaten 15 m by Bat Matson (2:27.60) in NR up to 55 on May 29 at $41. Two runs back won by a head when quickly away, (Fr2) at Tamworth (2:00.70) beating Heavenly Song in 4yo+ NR up to 52 on May 22 at $12 at the bell was leading 1.4. Won't be beating too many of these home.
Fr9
J P GALLAGHER
RED, BLUE STARS & SLEEVES, RED CUFFS
11 14153 THE MOUNTAIN
LUKE MULLEY
7YO  BAY  GELDING
M D Darragh, R A Moran, K L Moss
Last start 3rd (Fr7) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway beaten 5.5 m by Play It Cool (2:03.50) in 4yo+ NR up to 52 on May 30 at $101. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 1740m after showing early speed and racing wide at West Wyalong, at the bell was 9th-21.2 beaten 6 m by Tintins Treasure (2:09.00) in 4yo+ NR up to 52 on May 18 at $26. Happy enough to avoid.
Fr10
JETT TURNBULL
BLACK & WHITE HALVES
12 33792 LOVE LOU
MELANIE ELDER
5YO  BAY  GELDING
N R Elder
Two back was well beaten into ninth behind Vite Monet at this track over 2300m in a NR up to 70 on May 24 at $101. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.2 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Wills Way at Newcastle over 1609m in a 4yo+ NR up to 52 on May 30 at $3.10. Should be right in the finish.

L A MCCARTHY
DARK PURPLE, WHITE BRACES/GOLD STARS, WHITE WAISTBAND/COLLAR, DARK PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE CUFFS