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Tabcorp Park Menangle Preview & Best Bets – Saturday, 7th June 2025
We look to get the money early at Menangle on Saturday with our best bet going around in the opener.
Race-by-race preview of Menangle, Saturday June 7th.Race 1:
OUR LUCIANO (4) resumes from a spell of three months after closing off last campaign in good form, the last run being a solid second of 10 as the hot favourite over 1609m at this track after having raced in behind the leader for most of the trip. Finished fourth in the Group 1 Chariots Fire here two runs back at long odds. Likely to run a big race to kick off this campaign. HORN PLAYER (2) finished second of 12 last start in a Listed feature won by Glitter Aint Gold over 2300m at this track after leading early and then taking up the trailing position. Tough to beat from an ideal draw. VITE MONET (1) is the next elect off a last start win by 10 metres at this track over 2300m when leading all of the way as the hot favourite. FRANCO TYSON (3) must be included on the back of some solid recent form, most recently when coming from five back on the fence to finish third of 10 at this track over 1609m.
DOUBLE ACT (2) was successful as the favourite last time out when leading all of the way to score by 4.5 metres at this track over 1609m after an encouraging minor placing the start before. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Finds a tougher race but another win is not out of the question. SOHO SPECTRE (7) after getting checked in the run home finished tenth last start over 1720m at Melton, beaten 40 metres, after finishing fourth at Riverina Paceway the run prior. The driver has some work to do from this wide starting position. His last run should be overlooked. Good enough to win a race of this calibre. SHEFFIELD SPARKY (3) is in the mix following a respectable second at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track after racing three back on the fence for most of the trip. UNFAZED (9) cannot be left out after solid recent performances, the latest a sound fifth of 10 at this track over 1609m.
Race 3:
TIMMY RICTOR (2) saluted two runs back here as the hot favourite to make it two from two at this track, then his luck changed last time when he broke and finished 6 metres back in fourth over 2270m at Riverina Paceway when once again sent out a hot favourite. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. It doesn't get any easier but he is good enough to take this race out. SWEETHEART BART (4) has to come into calculations on the back of some strong recent form, most recently when third of 10 at this track over 2300m when trying to lead all of the way. Could prove hard to peg back. TOMAHAWK BART (5) is the next elect off a last-start win by a neck at this track over 1609m after coming from three-back on the fence into the straight. HAS THE COURAGE (1) finished fourth of 10 here last start after getting restrained from his wide draw. From the inside draw can return to form.
Race 4:
HEEZA MALTEEZA (6) has been excellent of late and he made it two in a row when successful at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, getting home by 3 metres after racing three wide without cover as the hot favourite. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he has the ability to mix it with them. MAC BON (7) boasts fine black-type credentials. Lines up for the first time since finishing fifth to Jacks Ultimate Fury at Group Two level over 1730m at Bathurst on March 29 after having received a severe check in the early running. Ready to make a bright return. HEZATREACHEROUS (10) is the next elect off a last-start win by a head at this track over 1609m when sent out as the favourite, to make it a hat-trick. Has won five of nine starts at this track and rates well as an each-way chance. SWEET ON LEXY (9) must be considered after he finished runner-up over 2300m at this track five weeks ago when trying to lead all of the way as the favourite.
Race 5:
EYE KEEP SMILING (10) made it six wins on the trot last start when she won a Group One over 1609m at this track by a nose as the odds-on favourite after racing outside the leader for most of the trip. Another win is on the cards. STENO (9) lines up in an easier race after being edged out last start by the top selection in a Group One over 1609m at this track. Another big performance is on the cards. BELLA DANZA (1) comes here fresh from a fourth of 10 a week ago over 1609m at this track, beaten 2.75 metres. Tough to beat from an ideal draw. PANDAIA (7) comes here fresh from success a week ago over 1609m at this track, scoring by a neck after trailing the leader into the straight. Has place prospects.
Race 6:
PLAY IT COOL (5) has been racing very well and deserved his win last start, scoring by 5 metres over 1740m at Riverina Paceway as the hot favourite when leading all of the way. Facing a tougher assignment in what is his first run at this track but he is up to the task. EXCESS VITALITY (3) has recorded two wins and two minor placings from the past five starts. Lines up for a hat-trick after a fine win last start when after racing three wide over the early stages found the lead and did well to go on and score by 5.5 metres at Bathurst over 2260m. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Meeting a deeper field this time but he is up to the challenge. LOVE LOU (12) is looming as a real threat after a better effort last start when finishing second of 10 at Newcastle over 1609m when after leading early took up the trailing position. HEAVENLY SONG (8) has been about the mark of late and must be respected, the latest offering a sound third at Tamworth over 1609m.
Race 7:
DON HUGO (11) resumes from a spell of nine weeks after showing some very good form last campaign, the last run being a fourth over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway when trying to lead all of the way. Has to contend with a very wide draw abut is sure to be right there at the finish. MAJOR PERRY (4) comes here following a fourth behind Kingmaker at Listed level a week ago over 1609m at this track when sent out at long odd. Drawn well so a return to form will not surprise. MAJOR HOT (3) is the next elect off a last-start all of the way win as the hot favourite by 1.75 metres at this track over 2300m when fresh from a spell. JAY OK (10) comes here following a ninth of 10 behind Kingmaker at Listed level a week ago over 1609m at this track after having little luck in the running. Top-shelf performer who looks well-placed to atone.
Race 8:
MIRACULOUS (8) ex NZ trained gelding who ran fifth last start at Central Southland Raceway over 2400m, beaten 16 metres. Tactics will be crucial from this wide draw. Now trained by Jason Grimson and is expected to go a bold race FORCE FULL (10) was a neck away in second at this track over 1609m last start at his first run back from a spell. Tactics will be crucial from this wide draw. That latest effort is good enough to take out a race like this. DONEGAL LUTHER (7) is on the radar after his last-start sixth of 10 over 1609m at this track two weeks ago when well supported. Worth another chance. MAURLEN BOY (4) should not have any excuses from the favourable draw and is a must include in exotic bets.
Race 9:
TOP OF THE MOMENT (11) is back from campaigning in Queensland and is having his first run from the Kerryann Morris stable. She produced him to win a trial here very easily, and he does drop in grade here. Hard to beat this time. VALTINO (8) will be peaking third up and will be dropping right down in class for this. He will be driven more positively this time, and a form reversal is expected. SPEEDY LOVER (1) has been thereabouts all year and will be trying to put a gap on his rivals early with a quick start from the pole position. He will have to be at his very best to beat the top 2 picks, but he is genuine and won't be far away. HANOVER DA MOON (12) has won 4 times on this track over the trip, and he can make light work of his 20m handicap. He is nicely placed at this level and should go close to taking this out. Stick with him.
BEST BETS:
Race 1 #4 Our Luciano – looks tough to beat resuming.
Race 5 #10 Eye Keep Smiling – to continue smiling.
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