3-10 Menangle 19Sep26 1609MS $20,400 NR up to 80 Fr1 Jye Coney $10, btn 8.6m, wnr Bartello 0, 1:50.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into eighth after being driven well back, behind Vite Monet at this track over 2300m on September 5 at $7. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Bartello at this track over 1609m on September 19 at $10. Could make his presence felt from the inside draw.

8-9 Menangle 05Sep26 2300MS $20,400 NR up to 95 Fr8 Robert Morris $34, btn 17m, wnr Quiet Storm 0, 1:53.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr8) over 2300m at this track, at the bell was 6th-9.33 beaten 17 m by Quiet Storm (2:42.60) on September 5 at $34. At his previous start solid effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 1.3 m by Im Rockin It (1:51.10) on August 29 at $14. Draws well so could be thereabouts.

1-8 Menangle 12Sep26 1609MS $20,400 NR up to 95 Fr4 Cameron Hart $1, won by 3.8m, 2nd Farfalla Stride 0, 1:51.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Worked forward to the lead passing the 1200m.

Four-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track both over 1609m. Last start posted a big 4 m win as favourite (Fr4) at this track (1:51.10) beating Farfalla Stride in on September 12 at $1.25. Draws well so can get the job done again.

3-8 Menangle 12Sep26 1609MS $20,400 NR up to 95 Fr6 Amanda Turnbull $11, btn 6.7m, wnr Huxton 0, 1:51.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing sixth after a quick start, behind Dom Toretto at this track over 1609m on August 29 at $5. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Huxton at this track over 1609m on September 12 at $11. Could play a role.

1-10 Menangle 19Sep26 2300MS $20,400 0W/20K Stakes 4U Fr8 Cameron Hart $2, won by 4.3m, 2nd Saint Crusader 0, 1:52.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 4.5 m as favourite (Fr8) at this track (2:41.30) beating Saint Crusader in 4yo+ on September 19 at $1.50 at the bell was 2nd-3.71. Look for another strong showing.

6-10 Bathurst 02Sep26 1730MS $11,830 No NR Fr5 Mat Rue $6, btn 19.8m, wnr Ripp 0, 1:52.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Failed to impress last start; 6th (Fr5) over 1730m after showing early speed and racing wide at Bathurst, at the bell was 2nd-5.6 beaten 19 m by Ripp (2:00.60) on September 2 at $5.50. Showed ability the outing before when he won by 2 m after showing early speed, (Fr9) at this track (1:52.30) beating Janie Blu in 4yo+ on August 29 at $6.50. In the mix on the form from two back.

7-10 Menangle 19Sep26 1609MS $20,400 NR up to 95 Fr10 Chris Geary $51, btn 12.7m, wnr Springfield Affair 0, 1:49.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr10) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 9th-21.33 beaten 12 m by Springfield Affair (1:49.40) on September 19 at $51. At the start before was well back in the run when 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 15 m by Springfield Affair (1:49.90) on September 12 at $10. Draws lower so look for improvement.

6-9 Menangle 12Sep26 1609MS $20,400 NR up to 95 Fr4 Cameron Hart $23, btn 19m, wnr Springfield Affair 0, 1:49.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 19 m by Springfield Affair (1:49.90) on September 12 at $23. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 3rd (Fr9) over 2300m at this track was 9th-12.87 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Quiet Storm (2:42.60) on September 5 at $51. Might find this a bit tough.

5-5 Menangle 02Sep26 1609SS Trial Fr2 Cameron Hart btn 11.9m, wnr KINGMAN 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Resumes. Finished off last preparation when beaten by 1.5 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Donegal Luther at this track over 1609m on November 8 at $2.25. Has a good fresh record so look for a good return.

9-10 Menangle 19Sep26 1609MS $20,400 NR up to 95 Fr7 Vaughan Duncan $23, btn 15.9m, wnr Springfield Affair 0, 1:49.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 9th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th-16.77 beaten 15 m by Springfield Affair (1:49.40) on September 19 at $23. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr9) over 2300m at this track beaten 40 m by Captains Knock (2:39.00) in LR on September 12 at $51. Draws wide so will need some luck to figure.

2-9 Menangle 12Sep26 1609MS $20,400 NR up to 95 Fr6 Jack Callaghan $10, btn 4.8m, wnr Springfield Affair 0, 1:49.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Good performance when beaten by 5 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Vite Monet at this track over 2300m on September 5 at $6.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Springfield Affair at this track over 1609m on September 12 at $9.50. Draws wide but with luck he is one of the contenders.