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Speeding Spur Standing @ Woodlands Stud Trotters Mbl
Menangle · Tuesday 1 September 2026 · Race 2 · 1609
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Tony’s shortlist
Fat Tony’s AI picks
7. Watts Up The Hill
Trial win says he’s back on the job; if he trots clean, he’s got the zip, punters.
8. Lotus Louise
Six wins from nine here at the mile—drawn wide, but this one knows where the cash is.
6. Ezra Kai
McCarthy polish and third-up fitness; market’s got the right idea, my friend.
4. Chief Runningcloud
Hart can put the old stager on the speed; honest runner-up to Lotus last time.
10. Leaf Stride Nz
Classier than this grade suggests; needs luck from the car park, but can run into the loot.
Finishing order
Official results
| Place | Runner | Rider / driver | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valtino | — | — |
| 2 | Ezra Kai | — | — |
| 3 | Lotus Louise | — | — |
| 4 | Should Beabarca | — | — |
| 5 | Chief Runningcloud | — | — |
| 6 | Leaf Stride Nz | — | — |
| 7 | Gunner | — | — |
| 8 | Watts Up The Hill | — | — |
| 9 | Itzfergietime | — | — |
| 10 | Wynberg Watch Nz | — | — |
The field
Runners and racing form
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey / driver | Trainer | Win odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Should Beabarca | Fr1 | Joshua Gallagher | Kerry Towers | 91 |
| 2 | Wynberg Watch Nz | Fr2 | Lucas Rando | Nikola Zbiljic | 71 |
| 3 | Gunner | Fr3 | Ashleigh Delosa | Howard James | 71 |
| 4 | Chief Runningcloud | Fr4 | Cameron Hart | David Waite | 19 |
| 5 | Itzfergietime | Fr5 | Robert Morris | Kerry Towers | 14 |
| 6 | Ezra Kai | Fr6 | Jack Callaghan | Luke McCarthy | 4 |
| 7 | Watts Up The Hill | Fr7 | Rickie Alchin | Rickie Alchin | 2.6 |
| 8 | Lotus Louise | Fr8 | Jorja Daskalovski | Kerryann Morris | 5.5 |
| 9 | Valtino | Fr9 | Blake Fitzpatrick | Blake Fitzpatrick | 10 |
| 10 | Leaf Stride Nz | Fr10 | Jye Coney | Anton Golino | 5.5 |
Race context
Race preview
LOTUS LOUISE (8) worked to the front from this barrier at the latest appearance and went on to score by 2 metres, taking his record at this circuit and distance to six from nine. Up in grade but could take that step. EZRA KAI (6) is a newcomer to the Luke McCarthy yard from Victoria. Proven third-up so should be peaking. Can measure up. WATTS UP THE HILL (7) won twice in a row before breaking at his last two outings. Has won a trial since. Big chance with manners. LEAF STRIDE NZ (10) did a good job to come from a similar barrier for fourth in stronger company at his most recent outing. Tricky draw but with even luck can feature.