Barrier one set to dominate at Menangle

16 October 2021 | HRNSW MEDIA | AMANDA RANDO
Logo
Smaltese is one of tonight's favourites in the Breeders Challenge Semi Finals at Menangle.

Smaltese is one of tonight's favourites in the Breeders Challenge Semi Finals at Menangle. Photo by Club Menangle

Barrier one is the prized draw in tonight’s Breeders Challenge semi finals at Menangle. 

Leading the charge is unbeaten two-year-old My Ultimate Byron who has the pole position in race seven. 

The Jarrod Alchin-trained gelding is looking to make it seven wins in-a-row. 

In the other colts and geldings semi final, Smaltese has drawn gate one also which has caught the eye of punters with the colt opening at $1.90 and firming into $1.45 at one stage. 

The Brian Portelli-trained pacer ran faster than the Australasian two-year-old record in a trial at Menangle recently and won his heat comfortably on October 5, just three days after his trial where he clocked 1:50.2. 

Promising filly Miss Ex has drawn barrier one in her Breeders Challenge semi final. 

She won her heat at Menangle last week rating a personal best 1:53.8 and will face Madrid who has drawn barrier eight.

The iForm team have put together their best bets for Menangle tonight:

Menangle best bet

Race 9: B K Swy (8)

Very impressive last time and she can go back to back here.

Menangle next best

Race 5: Martini Stride (2)

Loved her first up run, she can settle in a gun spot and think she is a great bet.

Play the exotics

The Menangle quaddie

Race 5: 2,4

Race 6: 4,2

Race 7: 1

Race 8: 8,1

$8 for 100%

 

Related News

3 June 2026
Government legislation initiates HRV's transition to a company
The Victorian Government introduced a Bill into Parliament on Tuesday that will transition Harness Racing Victoria from a statutory authority to a company limited by a guarantee. Amending the Racing Act 1958, the Racing Legislation Amendment (Entity Governance and Other Matters) Bill 2026 will move HRV...
3 June 2026
From the CEO: HRV decision on Moonee Valley
Harness Racing Victoria determined that it will not proceed with a return to Moonee Valley following a comprehensive assessment of the redevelopment opportunity and its implications for the industry. While the proposal was considered in detail over an extended period, HRV concluded that it did not represent...
3 June 2026
Young Kiwi star makes a Menangle splash
BOOM Kiwi pacer Marketplace has turned heads before steps out for his first Australian start. The Regan Todd-trained four-year-old, who boasts 13 wins from 23 starts including four at Group 1 level, sparkled in a Menangle trial today. Marketplace led from gate three before driver Luke McCarthy took a...
3 June 2026
Victorian trainer eyes repeat ID glory at Albion Park
The 2025 campaign was a standout season for Chris Svanosio, headlined by his star trotter Arcee Phoenix. Albion Park also holds fond memories for the Victorian, who landed a rare double on Inter Dominion Final night last year. Svanosio scored in the two trotting features, claiming the ID Grand Final...
3 June 2026
Wharton: Victorian bred stars shine bright at Wagga
The Victorian breeding industry continues to be the market leader in the country and the proof in the pudding was there for all to see on the $1 million Nutrien Sales Classic night at Wagga on Saturday. Six of the eight Final winners – including all four trotting deciders – were bred by breeders...
Click for more