2-5 Menangle 29Jul26 1609SS Trial Fr1 Jye Coney btn 3.6m, wnr COASTAL DRIVE 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Resuming after four-and-a-half months off the scene. Finished off last preparation when beaten by 8 m finishing fifth after showing early speed, behind Nerano at this track over 1609m on April 11 at $7.50. Nicely drawn and should be in the finish.

2-12 Albion Park 22Aug26 2138MS $76,500 Entires Geldings No NR 4 G2 Fr5 Seaton Grima $5, btn 5.4m, wnr French Fries 0, 1:54.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 2138m after racing wide at Albion Park beaten 5.5 m by French Fries (2:31.90) in 4yo G2 on August 22 at $5. With even luck is a winning chance.

6-10 Menangle 15Aug26 1609MS $20,400 NMT1W/20K Stakes 4U Fr9 Michael Stanley $34, btn 11.9m, wnr Heza Punk Rocker 0, 1:50.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, beaten 11 m by Heza Punk Rocker (1:50.50) in 4yo+ on August 15 at $34. Two runs back 10th (Fr4) over 2300m after showing early speed at this track beaten 13 m by Double Fear (2:41.90) on May 16 at $11. Well drawn and expected to bounce back.

4-10 Menangle 22Aug26 1609MS $20,400 NR up to 95 Fr2 Cameron Hart $5, btn 4.2m, wnr Rocknroll Hammer 0, 1:51.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track was 4th-3.88 at the bell, beaten 4 m by Rocknroll Hammer (1:51.80) on August 22 at $5. Before that, 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Dessie Gee (1:51.00) on August 8 at $10. Sure to prove tough to beat.

4-10 Menangle 22Aug26 1609MS $20,400 NR up to 95 Fr4 Robert Morris $31, btn 3.1m, wnr Bluto 0, 1:50.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 6th-11.4 beaten 3 m by Bluto (1:50.10) on August 22 at $31. Two runs back posted a big 7 m win as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr9) held up early, at this track (2:44.60) beating The Metal Flyer in on August 15 at $3.50. Not keen this time.

6-10 Menangle 22Aug26 1609MS $20,400 NR up to 95 Fr1 Cameron Hart $4, btn 4.2m, wnr Bluto 0, 1:50.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Failed to impress last start; 6th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was leading 1.61 beaten 4 m by Bluto (1:50.10) on August 22 at $3.80. Showed ability the race before when he won by 2.25 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr5) at this track (1:51.00) beating The Metal Flyer in LR on July 18 at $1.85 at the bell was leading 4.64. Can make amends.

7-10 Menangle 22Aug26 1609MS $20,400 NR up to 95 Fr9 Vaughan Duncan $34, btn 4.5m, wnr Bluto 0, 1:50.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last start, was well back in the run when 7th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 8th-16.51 beaten 4.5 m by Bluto (1:50.10) on August 22 at $34. Before that was well back in the run when 5th (Fr9) over 2300m at this track beaten 4.5 m by Quiet Storm (2:45.10) on August 15 at $12. Not keen.

8-10 Menangle 22Aug26 1609MS $20,400 NR up to 95 Fr7 Joshua Gallagher $2, btn 5.1m, wnr Bluto 0, 1:50.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 8th (Fr7) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 5th-8.62 beaten 5 m by Bluto (1:50.10) on August 22 at $2.15. The start before 7th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was leading 2.88 beaten 6 m by Glitter Aint Gold (1:51.90) in LR on August 1 at $3. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a better run.

3-10 Menangle 22Aug26 1609MS $20,400 NR up to 95 Fr3 Gavin Fitzpatrick $51, btn 2.5m, wnr Bluto 0, 1:50.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Nine-year-old gelding showed improvement last time. 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 4th-7.45 beaten 2.5 m by Bluto (1:50.10) on August 22 at $51. The run before was not as impressive when beaten by 6 m finishing fifth after being driven well back, behind Dessie Gee at this track over 1609m on August 8 at $26. Will find this tough.

4-10 Bathurst 19Aug26 1730MS $11,830 NR up to 90 Sr2 Amanda Turnbull $12, btn 8m, wnr Alfnalma 0, 1:53.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Sr2) over 1730m at Bathurst was 7th-9.81 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Alfnalma (2:01.70) on August 19 at $12. Two runs back 7th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Jorge Street (1:52.00) on August 8 at $34. Hard to have on those efforts.