MENANGLE 20 Dec 2025
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OZ CUT WHOLESALE MEATS PACE 1609m Track: GOOD |
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OOGA CHAKA (5) has been solid in his two outings at this circuit and distance since a spell, placing fresh then racing parked from this barrier but sticking on for fourth last week. Should be approaching peak fitness and could be ready to deliver. MAURLEN BOY (7) draws wider but there has been plenty of merit in his last couple of efforts here, beaten less than 5m over this distance last week and clocking in second prior. Could break through. BAXTER RED (1) has had very wide barriers in his last two attempts here and was good when beaten 3m into third in this grade two back. Looks well served by the ace draw. OZZIE PUNTA (4) came from this row to be beaten only 4.5m last week and had looked close to a win when runner-up in his previous two outings here. ROYAL DIVISION (9) draws wide again but was beaten only 5m from a similar barrier last week when held up late.
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| 1 | 57437 |
BAXTER RED
MAT RUE 6YO BAY GELDING R E D Harness Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R E Davis) Last start 7th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 9th-13.63 beaten 13 m by Isla Rochelle (1:52.20) in 4-020yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on November 22 at $10. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Fr8) over 2300m at this track was 5th-7.91 at the bell, beaten 3 m by Force Full (2:45.80) in 4-020yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on November 15 at $8.50. Draws the pegs and should get his chance. |
Fr1 M P RUE |
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| 2 | 58671 |
MISTER MANAGER
GRANT ELLUL 5YO BAY HORSE G C Ellul, D Smith, F A Micallef, P J Morris, K L Morris Last start won a big 22 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Goulburn (2:02.00) beating Ark Alert in NR up to 60 on December 9 at $2.10 at the bell was leading 3.5. Draws for a good showing. |
Fr2 BAILEY MCDONOUGH |
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| 3 | 65424 |
WHAT FOR
BRAD ABBOTT 6YO BAY GELDING L M Abbott Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track was 6th-9.74 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Oursurfinsafari (1:53.90) in 3yo+ WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 on December 15 at $21. Two runs back 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 4th-4.25 beaten 3.5 m by Oursurfinsafari (1:53.70) in 3yo+ WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 on December 8 at $15. Facing a tough assignment. |
Fr3 J P GALLAGHER |
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| 4 | 96227 |
OZZIE PUNTA
LUKE MCCARTHY 5YO BROWN HORSE E J & H M Anderson Nominees Pty Ltd (Mgr: J A Douglas) Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4.5 m seventh behind Dougs Flame at this track over 1609m NR up to 80 last start. Before that was beaten 1.75 metres second again at this track over 2300m in NR up to 75 on December 6. Among the main chances. |
Fr4 L A MCCARTHY |
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| 5 | 77x34 |
OOGA CHAKA
KEVIN PIZZUTO 6YO BAY HORSE W A Komorowski, S Atkins Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 12 m by Cash And Bling (1:51.70) in NR up to 80 on December 13 at $6.50. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr9) over 1609m at this track was 2nd-3.48 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Classic Elegance (1:51.10) in NR up to 70 on December 8 at $13. Building in fitness and could be ready to strike. |
Fr5 W A KOMOROWSKI |
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| 6 | 27624 |
ONE FOR THE RODI
KERRYANN MORRIS 6YO BAY GELDING A M Gallagher, Lucky Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: K A Morris) Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4.5 m fourth behind Erupt Stride at this track over 1609m NR up to 80 last start. Before that was beaten 1.3 metres second at Penrith over 1720m same class on December 4. First four hope. |
Fr6 R P MORRIS |
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| 7 | 64924 |
MAURLEN BOY
BLAKE FITZPATRICK 4YO BAY GELDING Maurlen Equine Pty Ltd (Mgr: M Woodroffe) Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 5 m fourth behind Dukes Choice at this track over 1609m NR up to 80 last start. Before that was beaten 4.5 metres second again at this track over 2300m in NR up to 75 on December 6. Major player. |
Fr7 Z R FITZPATRICK |
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| 8 | 64466 |
MONTEFIORE
DAVID THORN 6YO BAY GELDING S M Stanford Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Fr7) over 1609m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track, beaten 12 m by Hes A Meister (1:50.60) in NR up to 80 on December 13 at $23. Before that 6th (Fr4) over 2300m at this track, beaten 19 m by Bold Medley Jujon (2:43.10) in NR up to 75 on December 6 at $26. Each way hope. |
Fr8 CAMERON HART |
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| 9 | 91845 |
ROYAL DIVISION
PETER RIXON 6YO BAY GELDING D C Lenehan, N D Lenehan, T W Lenehan Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 m by Dukes Choice (1:51.70) in NR up to 80 on December 13 at $9.50. Before that, 4th (Sr2) over 1720m at Penrith, at the bell was 6th-9.44 beaten 6 m by The Greek General (2:02.00) in NR up to 80 on December 4 at $5. Contender. |
Fr9 W H RIXON |
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| 10 | 37635 |
OUTSIDE FIGHTER
JULIE HENMAN 8YO BAY GELDING G Mauro, J Girgenti Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 11 m by Hes A Meister (1:50.60) in NR up to 80 on December 13 at $34. Two runs back was well back in the run when 3rd (Fr7) over 2300m at this track was 5th-13.89 at the bell, beaten 2 m by Dukes Choice (2:43.90) in NR up to 75 on December 6 at $31. Tough from this draw. |
Fr10 JYE CONEY |
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