MENANGLE 20 Dec 2025
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ULTRA AIR CUP 1609m Track: GOOD |
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DON HUGO (10) took advantage of a trail behind the leader and the sprint lane to down Leap To Fame for a Group 1 win in last week's Blacks A Fake in Brisbane. Has a strong strike rate at this circuit and distance including a win in this year's Miracle Mile. All class and will be hard to stop. RAKERO ROCKET (9) is a fascinating newcomer to the Jason Grimson yard from across the Tasman. Hasn't raced since last month's NZ Cup but showed his ability with a win in the G3 Methven Cup earlier in the campaign and he is proven at this distance. Looks a threat. UBETCHA TIGERPIE (11) cops a wide draw but did well to get within 2m of the flying Captains Knock at Listed level at this circuit and distance last week. HELLUVA (3) is a first four hope from a good draw.
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MONTALBANO
CHRIS JUDD 5YO BR/BL GELDING C R Judd, Somerton Corp Pty Ltd (Mgr: L C Jurd), A C Mutimer Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 5th-9.18 beaten 6 m by Nyack (1:48.70) in NR up to 105 on December 6 at $81. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.77 beaten 6 m by Huta (1:51.30) in NR up to 95 on November 29 at $8. Hard to have on those efforts. |
Fr- JYE CONEY |
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| 2 | 53653 |
I BREAK THE LINE
MICHAEL XUEREB 5YO BLACK HORSE D Sammut Last start 3rd (Fr3) over 2550m after showing early speed at Newcastle was 3rd-4.37 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Captains Knock (3:00.90) in LR No NR on December 5 at $41. Two runs back 5th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 3rd-9.16 beaten 14 m by Captains Knock (1:48.90) in No NR on November 29 at $31. Needs to do more. Exotic hope. |
Fr1 J P GALLAGHER |
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| 3 | 34128 |
HELLUVA
SEATON GRIMA 7YO BAY GELDING S M Grima, J Conolly Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 m by Captains Knock (1:50.60) in LR No NR on December 13 at $61. Two runs back 2nd (Fr8) over 2300m at this track was leading by 3.97 at the bell, beaten a head by Ubetcha Tigerpie (2:42.00) in No NR on November 22 at $2.50. First four hope from a good draw. |
Fr2 A R DELOSA |
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| 4 | 739x1 |
CRAFTMANS CHARLIE
G A HARDING 5YO BAY HORSE M G Harding, G A Harding Brings the right form to the table. Won by a head when quickly away, (Fr5) at this track (1:50.70) beating Caulonia Courage in NR up to 90 on December 6 at $13 at the bell was 3rd-7.85. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 24 m by Classic Mission (1:50.20) in NR up to 95 on September 27 at $19. Prefer to watch at this level. |
Fr3 J P GALLAGHER |
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| 5 | 48341 |
UNFAZED
PAUL FITZPATRICK 8YO BAY GELDING L M Pollicina, C Pollicina Brings the right form to the table. Won by a nose as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at this track (1:50.70) beating Van Basten in NR up to 95 on December 13 at $3.60. Two runs back 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.89 beaten 2.5 m by Nyack (1:48.70) in NR up to 105 on December 6 at $41. Place best. |
Fr4 Z R FITZPATRICK |
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| 6 | 30x77 |
PERFECT STRIDE
DARREN BINSKIN 8YO B/BR HORSE E & M Stride (Mgr: E Rosati) Didn't do much at the last run, was well back in the run when 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Captains Knock (1:50.60) in LR No NR on December 13 at $41. Before that 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track was 10th-20.58 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Nyack (1:48.70) in NR up to 105 on December 6 at $8.50. Facing a tough assignment this time around. |
Fr5 JYE CONEY |
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| 7 | 33779 |
PETES SAID SO
KERRYANN MORRIS 8YO BAY GELDING P Kohlsdorf Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 14 m by Captains Knock (1:50.60) in LR No NR on December 13 at $51. Before that was well back in the run when 7th (Fr5) over 2550m at Newcastle was 5th-11.98 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Captains Knock (3:00.90) in LR No NR on December 5 at $31. Not going well enough. |
Fr6 R P MORRIS |
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| 8 | 96180 |
JAY OK
PAUL FITZPATRICK 8YO BAY GELDING L M Fitzpatrick, S M Wilson Meets Ubetcha Tigerpie again; when 30 metres tenth at this track over 2300m in a No NR race on November 22. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late. |
Fr7 G J FITZPATRICK |
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| 9 | 71000 |
RAKERO ROCKET
JASON GRIMSON 5YO BROWN GELDING R J Dawe, K A Dawe, Estate of R J Dawe Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 14th (Fr1) over 3200m at Addington well beaten by Kingman (3:54.80) on November 11 at $109.90. The run before 11th (Fr9) over 2400m at Kaikoura, well beaten by Merlin (2:54.80) on November 3 at $26.80. Newcomer to the Jason Grimson yard from NZ and could make an immediate impact. |
Fr8 CAMERON HART |
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| 10 | x2241 |
DON HUGO
LUKE MCCARTHY 5YO BROWN HORSE Kingstead Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: A Licastro) Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won by a nose after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Albion Park (3:07.80) beating Leap To Fame in G1 No NR on December 6 at $2.80. Downed Leap To Fame to win the Blacks a Fake last start and loves it here so is clearly the one to beat. |
Fr9 L A MCCARTHY |
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| 11 | 09192 |
UBETCHA TIGERPIE
MICHAEL STANLEY 6YO BR/BL GELDING I J Stanley, A J N Hausler, J A Lange Two back was well beaten into ninth after being driven well back, behind Captains Knock at this track over 1609m in a No NR on November 29 at $19. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing second behind Captains Knock at this track over 1609m in a LR No NR on December 13 at $71. Nice effort last time. Can get into the finish. |
Fr10 M I STANLEY |
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