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Victoria Cup (Group 1) 2026 odds

Melton race 6, Saturday 17 October 2026, 9:22 pm AEDT. Group 1 · Harness · 2240m · $250,000 · Good · Fine

Result

1st 3. Captains Mistress Nz
2nd 5. Nyack
3rd 1. Our Sunset Delight
4th 8. Kingman Nz

WIN VIC 3 $1.10PLC VIC 3 $1.04PLC VIC 5 $2.80PLC VIC 1 $2.70

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3. Captains Mistress Nz(3) · Cameron Hart · T: Jason Grimson · 1151111111

1.27

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Captains Mistress Nz

Barrier 3 · Jockey Cameron Hart · Trainer Jason Grimson · Form 1151111111

Model win 1.27 · place 1.04

Led all the way when winning by a margin of 4.1m last time at Menangle. Has shown early pace in races to date. Strong contender.

Resumed from a 77-day break with a strong win by 4 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at Menangle (2:42.90) beating Kingman in LR on October 3 at $1.04 at the bell was leading 3.25. Before that beat Leap To Fame in the Inter Dominion Final. Brilliant mare on a stunning winning streak and she draws perfectly. That will see her very hard to stop.

Returned from a spell in top order last start with a win at Menangle over 2300m by 4 metres. Won the Inter Dominion Final prior. Brilliant mare on a stunning winning streak and she draws perfectly. That will see her very hard to stop.

Last starts

Pos	Date	Track	Dist	Class	Margin
1/8	3 Oct 26	Menangle	2300m	No NR	4.1L
1/13	18July26	AlbionPark	2680m	No NR	1.2L
1/5	11July26	AlbionPark	2138m	No NR	7.8L
1/12	04July26	AlbionPark	2138m	3&4YO	7.1L
1/8	06June26	Menangle	1609m	No NR	1.4L
1/10	23 May 26	Menangle	1609m	No NR	3.3L

Price over time

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8. Kingman Nz(1) · Luke Mccarthy · T: Luke Mccarthy · 1426968X82

24.76

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Kingman Nz

Barrier 1 · Jockey Luke Mccarthy · Trainer Luke Mccarthy · Form 1426968X82

Model win 24.76 · place 3.18

Just short of the win last time at Menangle and gets the perfect alley. Would rather look at others.

Two back was well beaten into eighth, behind Max Delight at Menangle over 1609m on September 19 at $4.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing second behind Captains Mistress at Menangle over 2300m in a LR on October 3 at $26. Tricky draw but won this race last year and could be ready to find his best form again.

Finished runner-up to Captains Mistress over 2300m at Menangle when second-up last start. Tricky draw but won this race last year and could be ready to find his best form again.

Last starts

Pos	Date	Track	Dist	Class	Margin
2/8	3 Oct 26	Menangle	2300m	No NR	4.1L
8/10	19Sept26	Menangle	1609m	No NR	12.2L
8/10	10 Apr 26	CambridgeRaceway	2200m	FFA	28.1L
6/8	14 Mar 26	Menangle	1609m	No NR	9.4L
9/10	7 Mar 26	Menangle	1609m	No NR	8.7L
6/12	14 Feb 26	Melton	2760m	No NR	7.5L

Price over time

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5. Nyack(4) · James Rattray · T: James Rattray · 223271

27.91

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26.00

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Nyack

Barrier 4 · Jockey James Rattray · Trainer James Rattray · Form 223271

Model win 27.91 · place 3.43

Left nothing to chance when winning by 3.7m last start at Wagga and going back up in distance. Going well this campaign. Betting is the best guide.

Last start posted a big 3.5 m win as favourite (Sr2) at Riverina Paceway (1:59.60) beating Neptunite in on October 4 at $1.35 at the bell was leading 3.9. Inter Dominion placegetter who draws to make his presence felt.

Didn't perform two runs ago at Menangle but bounced back last time when a winner by 3.5 metres over 1740m at Riverina Paceway. Inter Dominion placegetter who draws to make his presence felt.

Last starts

Pos	Date	Track	Dist	Class	Margin
1/8	4 Oct 26	RiverinaPaceway	1740m	No NR	3.7L
7/10	26Sept26	Menangle	1609m	No NR	10.4L
2/9	12Sept26	Menangle	2300m	No NR	8.9L
3/13	18July26	AlbionPark	2680m	No NR	14.2L
2/10	11July26	AlbionPark	2138m	No NR	6.1L
2/12	04July26	AlbionPark	2138m	No NR	2.2L

Price over time

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12. Dangerous(5) · Jason Grimson · T: Jason Grimson · 810x11

27.95

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Dangerous

Barrier 5 · Jockey Jason Grimson · Trainer Jason Grimson · Form 810x11

Model win 27.95 · place 3.43

Set the tempo to win by 9m last start at Menangle and returns to a longer distance. Flying this preparation with 2 wins from as many starts. Respect the betting.

Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 9 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr10) at Menangle (1:48.50) beating Captain Bellasario in on October 10 at $1.08. Hard to leave out on current form. Tough draw but he has been winning from wide barriers in Sydney so can play a role with luck.

Has been in good form with wins at his past two outings, the latest in dominant fashion over 1609m at Menangle. Tough draw but he has been winning from wide barriers in Sydney so can play a role with luck.

Last starts

Pos	Date	Track	Dist	Class	Margin
1/10	10 Oct 26	Menangle	1609m	No NR	9.0L
1/10	26Sept26	Menangle	1609m	No NR	5.2L
10/13	18July26	AlbionPark	2680m	No NR	43.8L
1/10	11July26	AlbionPark	2138m	No NR	6.1L
8/12	04July26	AlbionPark	2138m	No NR	12.8L
4/9	06June26	Melton	2240m	No NR	9.5L

Price over time

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1. Our Sunset Delight(1) · N.d · T: Jason Grimson · 122112

33.67

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Our Sunset Delight

Barrier 1 · Jockey N.d · Trainer Jason Grimson · Form 122112

Model win 33.67 · place 3.86

Just shy of the win last start at this track and back to an increased distance. Will appreciate a good draw. Watch betting.

Last start 2nd (Fr3) over 1720m at this track was 2nd-4.65 at the bell, beaten a neck by Bulletproof Boy (1:58.30) in LR on October 10 at $4.60. Two runs back came from midfield and won by a head as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at Menangle (2:42.80) beating Hungry Hippo in on September 26 at $1.60 at the bell was leading 0.57. Going well but doubt he can match these.

Scored at Menangle two starts back then finished second at this track more recently over 1720m, finishing a neck from the winner. Going well but doubt he can match these.

Last starts

Pos	Date	Track	Dist	Class	Margin
2/11	10 Oct 26	Melton	1720m	No NR	0.3L
1/10	26Sept26	Menangle	2300m	NR up to 95	0.2L
1/10	19Sept26	Menangle	2300m	0W/20K Stakes	4.3L
2/9	05Sept26	Menangle	1609m	NR up to 80	0.2L
2/10	29 Aug 26	Menangle	1609m	NR up to 80	8.1L
1/10	18 Aug 26	Menangle	1609m	NR up to 75	2.1L

Price over time

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4. Bulletproof Boy(3) · James Herbertson · T: Scott Ewen · 6x3281

39.74

51.00Unibet

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Bulletproof Boy

Barrier 3 · Jockey James Herbertson · Trainer Scott Ewen · Form 6x3281

Model win 39.74 · place 4.29

Picked up late to win last start at this venue and going back up in trip. Driver James Herbertson and trainer Scott Ewen are usually competitive together. Will need to elevate.

Last start came from midfield and won by a neck (Sr3) at this track (1:58.30) beating Our Sunset Delight in LR on October 10 at $8.50 at the bell was 4th-8.29. Warrior who was great from the back row last week and a good draw can see another bold showing.

Scored a tough win over 1720m at this track last start, his second success from the past seven outings. Warrior who was great from the back row last week and a good draw can see another bold showing.

Last starts

Pos	Date	Track	Dist	Class	Margin
1/11	10 Oct 26	Melton	1720m	No NR	0.3L
8/10	3 Oct 26	Geelong	2570m	No NR	13.0L
2/10	29 Aug 26	Melton	2240m	No NR	3.6L
3/12	22 Aug 26	Melton	1720m	No NR	10.8L
6/12	24 Apr 26	GloucesterPark	2936m	No NR	8.0L
9/10	17 Apr 26	GloucesterPark	2536m	No NR	14.1L

Price over time

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11. Minos Nz(4) · Tayla French · T: Jason Grimson · 3634132143

66.32

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Minos Nz

Barrier 4 · Jockey Tayla French · Trainer Jason Grimson · Form 3634132143

Model win 66.32 · place 5.99

Just missed last start at Geelong. Jason Grimson stable are on a hot streak. Slim chance.

Second-up here following a spell. Solid effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 2570m at Geelong, at the bell was 3rd-5.45 beaten a head by Jilliby Nitro (3:03.90) on October 3 at $2. Fitter and it wouldn't surprise to see him to feature with even luck from the draw.

In the money last time when third and beaten a head over 2570m at Geelong. Fitter and it wouldn't surprise to see him to feature with even luck from the draw.

Last starts

Pos	Date	Track	Dist	Class	Margin
3/10	3 Oct 26	Geelong	2570m	No NR	0.2L
4/13	18July26	AlbionPark	2680m	No NR	20.7L
1/11	11July26	AlbionPark	2138m	No NR	0.2L
2/10	04July26	AlbionPark	2138m	No NR	0.2L
3/9	19June26	AlbionPark	2138m	No NR	2.5L
1/11	13June26	AlbionPark	2138m	No NR	5.6L

Price over time

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9. Catch A Wave(2) · Kate Gath · T: Andy Gath · 426251

110

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Catch A Wave

Barrier 2 · Jockey Kate Gath · Trainer Andy Gath · Form 426251

Model win 110 · place 8.36

Ran over the top of them when winning last run around here and coming back up in distance. Great to see driver Kate Gath taking the ride. Marginal prospect.

Been racing well and showed plenty of improvement following September 12 run. Just managed to hang on and win failed to make any headway until the straight; raced back and made ground from the turn; won by a head (Sr4) at this track (1:59.90) beating Sir Jimmy in on September 19 at $7 at the bell was 8th-11.48. This race will be harder than that win. Enigmatic but back in winning form last start although the draw won't make his task easy.

Missed the placings but wasn't far off them two runs back at this track then improved to score by a head last start over 1720m at this track. Enigmatic but back in winning form last start although the draw won't make his task easy.

Last starts

Pos	Date	Track	Dist	Class	Margin
1/10	19Sept26	Melton	1720m	No NR	0.2L
5/10	12Sept26	Melton	1720m	No NR	5.5L
2/12	22 Aug 26	Melton	1720m	No NR	9.1L
6/10	8 Aug 26	Melton	1720m	No NR	12.3L
2/8	25July26	Melton	1720m	No NR	1.8L
4/7	18July26	Melton	2240m	No NR	17.2L

Price over time

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13. Max Delight(6) · Will Rixon · T: David Aiken · 473416

171

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Max Delight

Barrier 6 · Jockey Will Rixon · Trainer David Aiken · Form 473416

Model win 171 · place 11.25

Started at $26.00 and ran 6th last time at Menangle. Will struggle against these.

Last start 6th (Fr8) over 2300m at Menangle, at the bell was 3rd-5.37 beaten 14 m by Captains Mistress (2:42.90) in LR on October 3 at $34. Two runs back ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 m (Fr7) at Menangle (1:50.80) beating Dessie Gee in on September 19 at $9.50 at the bell was 4th-7.55. Grand pacer who has won this race before but the barrier is against him.

Chalked-up a fine win at Menangle two starts ago then couldn't follow it up over 2300m at Menangle last time, finishing 14 metres away from the winner. Grand pacer who has won this race before but the barrier is against him.

Last starts

Pos	Date	Track	Dist	Class	Margin
6/8	3 Oct 26	Menangle	2300m	No NR	14.6L
1/10	19Sept26	Menangle	1609m	No NR	1.6L
4/9	12Sept26	Menangle	2300m	No NR	21.5L
3/10	05Sept26	Menangle	1609m	No NR	10.4L
7/10	22 Aug 26	Menangle	2300m	No NR	28.6L
4/10	8 Aug 26	Menangle	2300m	No NR	3.9L

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2. Smoken Ace Nz(2) · Kyle Marshall · T: Kyle Marshall · X525205154

155

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Smoken Ace Nz

Barrier 2 · Jockey Kyle Marshall · Trainer Kyle Marshall · Form X525205154

Model win 155 · place 10.53

At $18.00 picked up some ground to run 4th last start here and back to more ground. Prefers to settle towards the rear. Very slim hope.

Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 5th-8.29 beaten 12 m by Bulletproof Boy (1:58.30) in LR on October 10 at $19. Two runs back 5th (Sr2) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 11th-18.68 beaten 9 m by Fighter Command (2:39.50) on September 26 at $15. Ticking along nicely and draws well but these look too good for him.

Finished 12 metres back in fourth at his latest outing over 1720m at this track. Ticking along nicely and draws well but these look too good for him.

Last starts

Pos	Date	Track	Dist	Class	Margin
4/11	10 Oct 26	Melton	1720m	No NR	12.4L
5/11	26Sept26	Melton	2240m	No NR	9.5L
1/10	12Sept26	Melton	1720m	No NR	1.7L
5/10	29 Aug 26	Melton	2240m	No NR	6.0L
10/12	22 Aug 26	Melton	1720m	No NR	28.2L
2/10	8 Aug 26	Menangle	1609m	NR up to 95	1.1L

Price over time

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7. Jilliby Nitro(6) · Glen Craven · T: M A Lee, P D Lee · 255x51

178

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Jilliby Nitro

Barrier 6 · Jockey Glen Craven · Trainer M A Lee, P D Lee · Form 255x51

Model win 178 · place 11.53

Stormed home to win last run at Geelong. Considering others.

Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following September 28 run. Just managed to hang on and win won by a nose when driven back in the field, (Fr4) held up early, at Geelong (3:03.90) beating Ubetcha Tigerpie in on October 3 at $26 at the bell was 6th-11.32. This race will be harder than that win. Unlikely to threaten in this much tougher assignment.

Good effort last time to score by a nose over 2570m at Geelong. Unlikely to threaten in this much tougher assignment.

Last starts

Pos	Date	Track	Dist	Class	Margin
1/10	3 Oct 26	Geelong	2570m	No NR	0.1L
5/9	28Sept26	Terang	1680m	NR 65	12.1L
5/9	31 May 26	Maryborough	2690m	No NR	6.8L
5/8	16 May 26	Menangle	1609m	No NR	11.0L
2/10	9 May 26	Menangle	2300m	No NR	1.5L
2/10	2 May 26	Menangle	1609m	No NR	2.0L

Price over time

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10. Ubetcha Tigerpie(3) · Michael Stanley · T: Michael Stanley · 608232

164

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Ubetcha Tigerpie

Barrier 3 · Jockey Michael Stanley · Trainer Michael Stanley · Form 608232

Model win 164 · place 10.94

Was agonizingly close last run at Geelong. Peak required to upset this field.

Been racing consistently with 3 consecutive minor placings. Strong performance last time out was driven from back in the field when 2nd (Sr3) over 2570m at Geelong, at the bell was 4th-7.27 beaten a nose by Jilliby Nitro (3:03.90) on October 3 at $12. Not going well enough. Needed a better draw to have any hope here.

Tried hard last time to finish a nose from the winner in second over 2570m at Geelong. Needed a better draw to have any hope here.

Last starts

Pos	Date	Track	Dist	Class	Margin
2/10	3 Oct 26	Geelong	2570m	No NR	0.1L
3/11	26Sept26	Melton	2240m	No NR	8.9L
2/10	12Sept26	Melton	1720m	No NR	1.7L
8/10	22 Aug 26	Menangle	2300m	No NR	29.8L
10/10	15 Aug 26	Menangle	1609m	No NR	27.1L
6/12	18July26	AlbionPark	2680m	No NR	14.7L

Price over time

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6. Fighter Command scratched(5) · Scratched · T: Jess Tubbs · 2251951413

Fighter Command

Barrier 5 · Jockey Scratched · Trainer Jess Tubbs · Form 2251951413

Was in the hunt for a long way when 3rd last time here and will be well suited at the distance. Tracking very well this campaign.

Steps out over an extra 520m after a solid effort last start; 3rd (Fr2) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was leading 4.65 beaten 9 m by Bulletproof Boy (1:58.30) in LR on October 10 at $1.55. Raced well last start but has the task ahead this time. Has been quite consistent so wouldn't shock if he snuck into the exotics.

Did well last time to finish 9 metres from the winner in third over 1720m at this track. Has been quite consistent so wouldn't shock if he snuck into the exotics.

Last starts

Pos	Date	Track	Dist	Class	Margin
3/11	10 Oct 26	Melton	1720m	No NR	9.8L
1/11	26Sept26	Melton	2240m	No NR	0.2L
4/10	12Sept26	Melton	1720m	No NR	5.1L
1/12	22 Aug 26	Melton	1720m	No NR	9.1L
5/13	18July26	AlbionPark	2680m	No NR	28.4L
9/10	11July26	AlbionPark	2138m	No NR	49.1L

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Runners in price order, shortest first. Tap a runner for its notes, last starts and its price over time at every book.

Runner	Model	Best	Betfair	TAB	Sportsbet	Ladbrokes	Neds	PointsBet	BetR	Unibet	Palmerbet	Picklebet	Dabble
3. Captains Mistress Nz(3) · Cameron Hart · T: Jason Grimson · 1151111111	1.04	1.02Sportsbet	–	1.01	1.02	–	1.01	1.01	1.02	1.00	1.01	1.01	1.02
8. Kingman Nz(1) · Luke Mccarthy · T: Luke Mccarthy · 1426968X82	3.18	2.45Neds	–	1.55	1.95	–	2.45	2.10	2.25	1.75	1.90	1.85	2.30
5. Nyack(4) · James Rattray · T: James Rattray · 223271	3.43	2.70TAB	–	2.70	2.10	–	2.45	2.70	2.50	2.25	2.50	2.60	2.60
1. Our Sunset Delight(1) · N.d · T: Jason Grimson · 122112	3.86	2.80Sportsbet	–	2.00	2.80	–	2.25	2.70	2.50	2.35	2.40	2.30	2.50
12. Dangerous(5) · Jason Grimson · T: Jason Grimson · 810x11	3.43	2.90TAB	–	2.90	2.60	–	2.45	2.65	2.60	2.25	2.40	2.60	2.50
4. Bulletproof Boy(3) · James Herbertson · T: Scott Ewen · 6x3281	4.29	3.60Neds	–	2.90	3.40	–	3.60	2.75	3.00	3.50	3.00	3.00	2.90
11. Minos Nz(4) · Tayla French · T: Jason Grimson · 3634132143	5.99	5.00TAB	–	5.00	5.00	–	4.80	3.90	3.90	4.60	4.40	5.00	3.80
9. Catch A Wave(2) · Kate Gath · T: Andy Gath · 426251	8.36	8.00Palmerbet	–	7.00	6.50	–	7.50	4.20	4.60	7.00	8.00	6.50	4.40
2. Smoken Ace Nz(2) · Kyle Marshall · T: Kyle Marshall · X525205154	10.53	13.00Neds	–	10.00	5.50	–	13.00	4.60	6.00	7.00	9.50	11.00	4.80
13. Max Delight(6) · Will Rixon · T: David Aiken · 473416	11.25	14.00Sportsbet	–	10.00	14.00	–	11.00	6.50	8.00	8.50	11.00	10.00	5.00
7. Jilliby Nitro(6) · Glen Craven · T: M A Lee, P D Lee · 255x51	11.53	18.00Sportsbet	–	10.00	18.00	–	10.00	6.50	7.00	8.50	9.50	10.00	5.00
10. Ubetcha Tigerpie(3) · Michael Stanley · T: Michael Stanley · 608232	10.94	18.00Sportsbet	–	7.00	18.00	–	10.00	6.50	7.50	8.50	9.50	8.00	5.00
6. Fighter Command scratched(5) · Scratched · T: Jess Tubbs · 2251951413

Runner	Opened	Now	Move
3. Captains Mistress Nz(3) · Cameron Hart · T: Jason Grimson · 1151111111	1.15	1.14	▼ 1%
8. Kingman Nz(1) · Luke Mccarthy · T: Luke Mccarthy · 1426968X82	16.00	21.00	▲ 31%
5. Nyack(4) · James Rattray · T: James Rattray · 223271	17.00	26.00	▲ 53%
12. Dangerous(5) · Jason Grimson · T: Jason Grimson · 810x11	19.00	26.00	▲ 37%
1. Our Sunset Delight(1) · N.d · T: Jason Grimson · 122112	101	31.00	▼ 69%
4. Bulletproof Boy(3) · James Herbertson · T: Scott Ewen · 6x3281	21.00	51.00	▲ 143%
11. Minos Nz(4) · Tayla French · T: Jason Grimson · 3634132143	41.00	71.00	▲ 73%
9. Catch A Wave(2) · Kate Gath · T: Andy Gath · 426251	41.00	126	▲ 207%
13. Max Delight(6) · Will Rixon · T: David Aiken · 473416	41.00	151	▲ 268%
2. Smoken Ace Nz(2) · Kyle Marshall · T: Kyle Marshall · X525205154	101	201	▲ 99%
7. Jilliby Nitro(6) · Glen Craven · T: M A Lee, P D Lee · 255x51	101	201	▲ 99%
10. Ubetcha Tigerpie(3) · Michael Stanley · T: Michael Stanley · 608232	151	201	▲ 33%

Opened: the longest opening price among the bookmakers. Now: the best price now. Firming ▼ means the price has shortened.

Racing and Sports

CAPTAINS MISTRESS (3) is a four- time winner at Group One level who was too classy when resuming last time out in a black-type over 2300m at Menangle, getting home by 4 metres. The one to beat from an ideal draw. DANGEROUS (12) lines up for the hat-trick after taking out a much weaker event over 1609m at Menangle last time out, getting home by 9 metres. Up in class but hard to beat again. KINGMAN (8) comes here fresh from a second in a black-type two weeks ago over 2300m at Menangle, beaten 4 metres by Captains Mistress. Another big performance is on the cards. BULLETPROOF BOY (4) was an impressive winner last start in a black-type over 1720m at this track, getting home by a neck. Tough to beat from an ideal draw.

Dabble

CAPTAINS MISTRESS (3) Dictated terms in front to win by 4.1m last time at Menangle. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Cameron Hart is very comfortable aboard. Top selection. NYACK (5) Solid win by 3.7m last start at Wagga and returns to more ground. Very competitive this campaign. Has claims. DANGEROUS (12) Made all when winning by a margin of 9m last start at Menangle and returning to an increased distance. Stays under notice. MINOS (11) Narrowly denied a win last start at Geelong. Recent form of Jason Grimson is strong. Minor claims.

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The draw has fallen perfectly for CAPTAINS MISTRESS NZ (3). The wonder mare was having her first outing since her defeat of Leap To Fame in July's Inter Dominion Final when she led throughout at Menangle a fortnight ago, a win that took her record in Australia this season to 13 from 14. Should only be better for the hitout and has the gate speed to take advantage of the low draw. It will take a big upset to stop her. Last year's winner KINGMAN NZ (8) showed improvement when 4m off Captains Mistress in Sydney last start. Tricky draw but he is a two-time third-up winner and looks to be hitting form again at the right time. DANGEROUS (12) also cops a tough draw but has done a good job to come from wide barriers for two easy Menangle wins off a spell. Stronger here but he'll be race fit owns a good record at the distance. BULLETPROOF BOY (4) did a great job to win the Smoken Up Sprint from the back row last week. Draws to be competitive. Improvement from MINOS NZ (11) wouldn't shock so include.

Palmerbet

CAPTAINS MISTRESS NZ (3) claimed Leap To Fame in the Inter Dominion final before her spell and resumed leading throughout at Menangle in 2:42.90. Perfectly placed at gate three, she is the one to run down. KINGMAN NZ (8) chased that rival home when beaten 4 metres at Menangle and, a two-time third-up winner who won this race last year, looms as the biggest danger. NYACK (5) is an Inter Dominion placegetter who landed a 3.5-metre win in 1:59.60 at Riverina Paceway last start and belongs in this company. DANGEROUS (12) chases a hat-trick after a 9-metre Menangle win in 1:48.50 and, having saluted from wide gates at his past two, gate five holds no fears. BULLETPROOF BOY (4) overcame the back row to score by a neck here in 1:58.30 last week and that grit keeps him right in the frame.

Picklebet

The draw has fallen perfectly for CAPTAINS MISTRESS (3). The wonder mare was having her first outing since her defeat of Leap To Fame in July's Inter Dominion Final when she led throughout at Menangle a fortnight ago, a win that took her record in Australia this season to 13 from 14. Should only be better for the hitout and has the gate speed to take advantage of the low draw. It will take a big upset to stop her. Last year's winner KINGMAN (8) showed improvement when 4m off Captains Mistress in Sydney last start. Tricky draw but he is a two-time third-up winner and looks to be hitting form again at the right time. DANGEROUS (12) also cops a tough draw but has done a good job to come from wide barriers for two easy Menangle wins off a spell. Stronger here but he'll be race fit owns a good record at the distance. BULLETPROOF BOY (4) did a great job to win the Smoken Up Sprint from the back row last week. Draws to be competitive. Improvement from MINOS (11) wouldn't shock so include.

Dan Mielicki

The draw has fallen perfectly for 3. CAPTAINS MISTRESS. The wonder mare was having her first outing since her defeat of Leap To Fame in July's Inter Dominion Final when she led throughout at Menangle a fortnight ago, a win that took her record in Australia this season to 13 from 14. Should only be better for the hitout and has the gate speed to take advantage of the low draw. It will take a big upset to stop her. Last year's winner 8. KINGMAN showed improvement when 4m off Captains Mistress in Sydney last start. Tricky draw but he is a two-time third-up winner and looks to be hitting form again at the right time. 12. DANGEROUS also cops a tough draw but has done a good job to come from wide barriers for two easy Menangle wins off a spell. Stronger here but he'll be race fit owns a good record at the distance. 4. BULLETPROOF BOY did a great job to win the Smoken Up Sprint from the back row last week. Draws to be competitive. Improvement from 11. MINOS wouldn't shock so include.

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