Racing and Sports Menangle Mail - August 24

23 August 2024

 

Get set for a hot contest in the Ranji Bill Stakes at Menangle on Saturday night.

RACE 1 : ACCESS GROUP SOLUTIONS CLEANING SERVICES PACE
MICK DANGER (4) disappointed when well supported last start, finishing third of eight at this track over 1609m after having a good trip in the running. He won here four starts back and on best form can atone. DE GOEY (1) is having his first run at this track and from the pole has each-way claims. He went a strong race last time over 2090m at Hobart, finishing 21 metres from the winner in third. Finds a nice race and can take this out. WINONA WRITER (3) is the next best after coming home well from six-back on the fence to finish third of 10 over 1609m at this track last time out. Is a must include in exotic bets. SPECULATING (10) is the best of the rest after finishing third of nine over 2300m at this track last time out when like today having to contend with a wide gate.
RACE 2 : BESTINBEDS.COM.AU PACE
MAJOR MOTH (6) is shooting for a hat-trick following a last start victory as the hot favourite over 2138m at Albion Park, getting home by 6 metres after using his early gate speed to find the lead and then hold on easily to the line. Meets some better types this time in what is first run here but in his present form rates highly. CURLY JAMES (8) won at Albion Park two runs back as the favourite before after getting caught wide early finishing fourth of seven in his latest run over 1660m at Albion Park, beaten 7 metres when sent out as the favourite. Will need a bit of luck from a very wide starting position but this doesn't look as hard so he is sure to prove tough to beat. CAPTAINS KNOCK (3) is a two-time winner at black-type level who tackled a Listed event last time out and finished 2 metres third over 1609m at this track after racing three-back on the fence. Ideally drawn and can play a big role. NEVER ENDING (10) is usually thereabouts and can follow up his last start win here.
RACE 3 : PRYDE'S ENERGYPAK PACE
TERRY (5) was out of the money two runs back at this track then improved sharply as the favourite last start to score an easy victory by 5.5 metres over 1609m here when leading with 800m to run. His last-start form is good enough to take out a race like this. DOUGS PLATTER (10) finished second of 10 last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 1.4 metres, after scoring at the previous appearance over 2300m at this track when sent out as the odds-on favourite. Meets a similar line up here and with luck in the running he can figure in the finish. CRAFTMANS CHARLIE (4) finished second to the above selection here last start after trailing the leader. Has been thereabouts of late and is a great chance to return to winning form. DOUBLE ACT (7) is the best of the rest after finishing fourth over 1609m at this track last time out. He has won 10 of his 12 career victories here and should be included in exotic bets.
RACE 4 : APIAM AGNES BANKS EQUINE CLINIC PACE
SERG BLANCO (6) registered a strong performance last time out when he battled on strongly to just miss out over 1609m at this track after trying to lead all of the way as the favourite. Hasn't won from 13 last start runs so is well overdue a winning turn. MISSED THE TRUTH (3) produced a strong effort as the favourite last time over 1609m at this track, finishing 2.75 metres from the winner in second, continuing his strong recent efforts. Has the benefit of a good draw and rates well to go one place better. STAR MAJOR (8) is the next elect off a last-start win by 2.75 metres at this track over 1609m after racing outside the leader over the final stages. KANENA PROVLIMA (7) is in the mix following a fourth of 10 in the same race as the above selection last time out after starting from the widest gate.
RACE 5 : MACCAS GIFT PACE
MURPHYS REWARD (3) disappointed as the favourite last start over 1609m at Newcastle, beaten 19 metres over 1720m at Penrith after over-racing in the running. Has the benefit of a good draw and can atone. OURTREACHEROUS REIGN (5) was successful last start by 2.25 metres in a nice return to form at Penrith over 2125m after sitting outside the leader from the bell. Taking on a better line-up this time but he has the ability to mix it with them. OUTSIDE FIGHTER (4) shoots for a hat-trick following a last start victory over 1609m at this track as the favourite after racing three-wide before finding the lead. Rates highly. THE METAL FLYER (8) is worth some thought despite his last-start eighth of 10 over 1609m at Newcastle. Include in combinations.
RACE 6 : CLUB MENANGLE RANJI BILL STAKES
MILLWOOD BLISS (6) finished third of 12 when trying to lead all of the way last start in a Group One event over 2138m at Albion Park, beaten 2 metres when sent out as the hot favourite after having won her three previous starts. Has a superb record at this course, unbeaten in three starts. Major player. MY MOONLITE DREAM (2) finished second two starts ago then recorded an effortless all of the way win last start, scoring by 11 metres over 1609m at this track. No excuses from this advantageous draw and she is capable of taking this out. AARDIES EXPRESS (8) comes here fresh from a second of 10 in a Group One event over 1660m at Albion Park, beaten 2.5 metres after having no luck in the running. She has won three of four starts at this track and rates well as a leading chance. TREACHEROUS GALL (1) is looking to improve on her last-start seventh of eight at Listed level over 1609m at this track when well supported. She won here two starts back as the favourite in what was her first start in Australia and can place.
RACE 7 : SUCCESS STUD CELEBRATING 56 YEARS OF BUSINESS TROTTERS MOBILE
SUPER SERVICE (5) - pictured - finished second two starts back at this track, then registered an all of the way win as the hot favourite last start, scoring by 6 metres over 1609m at this track. He has won four of his last six starts and looks well placed to go back-to-back. CALIGULA (8) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when finishing third of eight over 1609m at this track after leading for most of the trip. The driver has some work to do from this wide starting position but with luck in the running should be figuring in the finish. TORO STRIDE (6) beat the above runner last start when scoring by 4 metres at this track over 1609m after trailing the leader for most of the trip. Well worth an each-way ticket. SHEZA PLEASURE (3) is worth some thought despite her last-start ninth of 10 over 1609m at this track when having no luck in the running after sitting outside the leader for the entire trip.
RACE 8 : NATIONALTROTGUIDE.COM.AU PACE
HAS THE COURAGE (3) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time out when finishing third of nine over 1609m at this track after racing four-back on the fence. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position and rates well as a leading chance. WAVETHEBILL (6) turned in a much better run last time out, finishing second of nine over 1609m at this track. Won't find this any harder and looks well placed to return to winning form. KING TIGER (4) is on the radar after his last-start fifth over 1609m at this track last start when having little luck in the running after getting checked shortly after the start. With better luck today can return to form. Include in combinations. CONSTANTINA (1) finished fourth of 10 when sent out at long odds here last start after leading early and then trailing the leader. Should not have any excuses from her favourable draw.