Shane and Lauren have 40 horses in work and their strike power will be there for all to see on Saturday at Menangle's first meeting of the 2019-20 season.

The local duo will just about have half their team engaged with 19 runners which is a huge turnaround from last week's non appearance.

"A lot of the races last week were restricted events and some of our team was recovering from a cold," Shane explained from their week off.

"All our runners were back on track this week and I'm expecting to make an impact," Tritton warned

"Our plan is to concentrate on Menangle each week with the good prizemoney on offer," he added.

"Sure most of the team will be clashing, as they are tonight, but they will scale up and down the grades as they win and lose.''

"Lauren will obviously be taking the top mounts but that won't always be the case like in Race 4 tonight with stable foreman Michael Ferguson (Fergo) on Im The Director and Lauren on Blue Star Rising."

"Im The Director has been going great for Fergo and he looks hard to beat."

An interesting driver for Team Tritton tonight is young Kiwi reinswoman Kimberley Butt, a daughter of champion reinsman Anthony.

"She helped out driving a winning double for me once in NZ leading up to the Cup."

"She is over for a visit and I'll repay her with two drives and Bohannan in Race 7 will be her best chance."

Tritton has two speedsters engaged in the feature Group 3 Vic Frost Cup and is quietly confident his rising star Gods Spirit will measure up after his last start flop in his first test in open grade.

Gods Spirit was restrained at the start from his wide barrier (10) and was never likely when 10th to Thunder Dance on August 24.

Gods Spirit is drawn more favourable in four tonight and Tritton is expecting the five-year-old flyer to turn it on from the start.

"He will be driven aggressively tonight,'' Tritton said of the exciting sprinter which was placed at his first 11 starts previously.

"It's a tough task against the likes of Tiger Tara but I expect him to stand up and be counted."

"Lauren found it hard to split between God's Spirt and Gotta Go Ya Hu and it wasn't until Thursday trackwork was completed that she went for the former.

Tritton rates long time stable favourite Yayas Hot Spot (Race 9) and Come Cullect (Race 10) as two of his best winning chances.

"Yayas Hot Spot has been with us since he was two and he has done a great job winning 26 races and a Group 1," Tritton said.

"He is fresh and the last time he resumed from a break he won the G1 Newcastle Mile.

"He led and won a trial easily and he'll be driven aggressively again tonight and try to lead all-the-way,'' he added.

"Come Cullect has taken a while to reach her peak. She is five runs in now and is graded to win in Division 2 for Mares," he concluded.

Menangle comment by Paul Micallef

Race 1

EXPRESSIONIST (Em) (Shane Sanderson): Surrendered lead 3m 3rd Lombo Kotakinabalu here Aug 24. Get similar run. Place.

LUCKY LOMBO (Shane Sanderson): Good run here 5th Tiger Tara before heavily fancied 3rd Santannas Rocket at Newcastle . One for the multiples.

SALTY ROBYN (S P Tritton, L R Tritton): Back from short break and is much better than form suggests. Can be risky but well up to this.

SHANNONSABLAST (Craig Cross): Has recent placings here in the top grade with easy runs behind speed. Can't be dismissed.

JONAH JONES (Leon Jurd): Finished strongly 2m 2nd Lombo Kotakinabalu Aug 24 two runs back. Needs luck.

REAL STRIDE (Darren Binskin): Solid effort first-up 4m 3rd Joes Star Of Mia (1:52.8) Aug 24. Fitter and expect a bold showing.

UNDER WORKED (John McCarthy): Terrific claimer who has done really well in this grade past 2 runs. This not easy.

CRUZ (Craig Cross): Former Victorian back from Queensland campaign. Has plenty of ability and stable on fire. Has the speed to threaten.

LOMBO KOTAKINABALU (S P Tritton, L R Tritton): Had run of race second-up 1:52.3 win here Aug 24. Chance again in harder assignment.

MOTU GATECRASHER (S P Tritton, L R Tritton): Led and tired last time but hard to beat on neck 2nd Tiger Tara 2300m here previously.

SO KOOL MASTER (Ellen Bartley): Facing a massive rise in grade on last week's win here and prefer others.

Race 2

COME CULLECT (Em) (S P Tritton, L R Tritton): Led 2m 3rd Our American Princess (1:53.2) here Level 2 Mares Aug 24. This harder.

SHANDANCE (Steve Turnbull): Handy Bathurst mare who is way out of her depth here.

BLUE MOON STRIDE USA (Noel Daley): Led 4m 3rd Bronski Belle before charging home 1m 3rd Islandspecialmajor last week. Ready to win.

TRALEE BROMAC (Ian Wilson): Fast out to trail leader/winner 6m 3rd Wrangler (1:51.6) last week. Latest form is solid and consistent. Place.

DU VELLA (Paul Fitzpatrick): Safely held twice since beating Level 2 Mares race here in 1:54.9. Class will test.

OUR AMERICAN PRINCESS (KerryAnn Morris): Stepping up sharply in grade and looks safely held.

OUR MILLWOOD MAIZIE (Craig Cross): Unplaced twice since behind leader 1:51.4 win this grade. Needs right run.

EYE SEE DIAMONDS (Amanda Turnbull): Fast beginner. Had run of race neck 2nd Bronski Belle Aug 24. Serious threat if she can lead.

BRONSKI BELLE (KerryAnn Morris): Came from last with brilliant finish 1:52.3 win this grade Aug 24. Does mix her form.

ELLE YEAH (Dennis Picker): Had support and hard run when last Bronski Belle Aug 24. Previous Queensland form outstanding and chance with better run.

BRIDGET BLUE CHIP (S P Tritton, L R Tritton): Placed in G1 Ladyship Mile before unplaced all 3 runs since resuming. Tough at her best.

Race 3

WARDAN EXPRESS (Em) (Kevin Pizzuto): Fast beginner. Good effort at first run for trainer 8m 2nd Lord Zin Zan Aug 27. Go close here if he starts.

LITTLE RASCAL (Craig Cross): Had solid form here before failing in 3 Queensland starts. Stable has strong hand in this with 4 runners and follow market moves.

REDBELLY JACK (Michael Xuereb): Stepping up sharply in grade and looks safely held.

EFFRONTE (Craig Cross): Brilliant beginner. A shade disappointing failing to win a race in 4 Queensland starts. Would certainly test this field at his best.

DARK ENERGY (KerryAnn Morris): Racing well here without winning. Made ground 8m 6th Lombo Kotakinabalu Aug 24. Tested.

BENICIO (Craig Cross): Unplaced 3 times at Albion Park since outside leader beating Pocket Of Terror at Newcastle. Well up to this.

HIDDEN COURAGE (Steve Turnbull): Opportunist who is facing a difficult assignment here.

THE TIMES A CHANGING (James Rando): Just failed to run down Pat Stanley last week from 3 pegs run. Big rise in class now.

GOONLY (Craig Cross): Drew the pole and followed leader/winner 3m 2nd Lord Zin Zan 2300m last week. Harder from this draw but don't dismiss.

MARK DENNIS (S P Tritton, L R Tritton): Not disgraced past 3 starts this grade since 1:51.4 midweek claiming win here. Needs luck.

EXPRESSIONIST (Shane Sanderson): Goes fast but facing a hard task from wide alley.

Race 4

BENALONG VALLEY (Trevor Munday): Finished strongly both midweek runs here since resuming. Has the draw to help measure up to this better field.

HOWS THE MEMORY (Craig Cross): Had the run of race for 2m win over Benalong Valley in 1:54.3 here Aug 27. This is harder.

IM THE DIRECTOR (S P Tritton, L R Tritton): Dropping sharply in class after 4 unplaced runs in the top grade since 1:51 win here Jul 20. Hard to beat.

CHRISTMAS TOYBOY (Amanda Turnbull): Fast beginner. Had excuses both midweek runs here since resuming. Can lead and runs best races in front.

AIR TIME (Darren Reay): Excellent effort photo 2nd Santannas Rocket 2030m Newcastle Aug 16. Yet to win in town but has run some big races.

RAIN MAN (KerryAnn Morris): Broke last time at Bathurst after behind leader 12m 6th Benalong Valley (1:53.9) here Aug 20. Prefer others.

DEECAESAR (Scott Hewitt): Placed here twice with late finish since Young win Aug 16. Racing well but will need luck.

BETTOR BE LUCKY (Ian Wilson): Stepping up sharply in grade and looks safely held.

RAYS CHOICE (Narelle McCarthy): Quick beginner. Won twice here in fast times before leading over 2300m 8m 5th Lexus With A View. Chance if he can cross.

BLUE MOON RISING (S P Tritton, L R Tritton): Behind leader and winner head 2nd Rays Choice (1:52.7) here Aug 17. Facing hard task from wide alley.

Race 5

FRANCO LANDRY (Tim Butt): Last on turn and was screaming home first-up 8m 5th Wrangler (1:51.6) here Aug 31. Headed for the top grade and will pay to follow.

BROCKS TERRITORY (KerryAnn Morris): Fav. and had his chance 3m 4th Dikerry 2300m here Aug 24. Place show.

SMOOTH SAILOR (Dennis Picker): Past 2 unplaced runs here full of merit. Has the ability to figure in the finish at odds.

FIRST FLEETER (Darren Elder): Newcastle pacer who looks way out of his depth.

THE SPACE INVADER (KerryAnn Morris): Ran his usual honest race 4m 2nd Wrangler (1:51.6) here last week. Tested.

COCOSFELLA (S P Tritton, L R Tritton): Restrained and forget 11m last Thunder Dancer here Aug 24. Rates highly on previous top form.

TIMES STRIDE (Darren Binskin): Restrained and never likely 9m 7th Wrangler Aug 31. Likely to get back again and needs luck.

PITCH PERFECT (Roy Roots Jnr): Back row 7m 9th Max Delight in 3yo Breeders Crown Final at Melton Aug 24. Has loads of potential.

OHOKA JOHNNY (S P Tritton, L R Tritton): Ex-Kiwi 6yo with 7 wins from 31 starts. Very smart and respect at Australian debut.

HES CHIMING (Lester Hewitt): Behind leader close 3rd Lexus With A View here Aug 24. Looks safely held here.

Race 6

IDEAL STAR (Tim Butt): Placed 4 of past 5 starts here. Latest solid 7m 3rd Admiral Bronski (1:53.2) here on Tues. Rates highly.

STYX VIXEN (Glenn Bull): Stepping up sharply in grade and looks safely held.

ELLMERS HOOFING IT (Amanda Turnbull): Won 3 straight Vic provincials before run queried 10m 6th Raptors Flight Melton Aug 23. Likes to lead. Go close.

MY MAJOR ROCKET (S P Tritton, L R Tritton): Just lasted 1:53.2 win here before tiring last Our American Princess Aug 24. Tested.

DIKERRY (Shane Sanderson): Led 2300m win here before 9m 8th Wrangler (1:51.6) last week. Place best.

TRUE CONFESSIONS (Paul Fitzpatrick): Had good trail photo 2nd Lexus With A View 2300m Aug 24. Solid each-way claims.

I AM SERENGETI (KerryAnn Morris): Made up ground without threatening 10m 3rd Pat Stanley last week. Needs luck.

ROCKN AND ROLLN (Ben Settree): Facing a massive rise in grade on Bathurst win here and prefer others.

CAPTAIN ROCKEY (David Grant): Led in 26.6 when 4m 4th So Kool Master (1:52.4) last week. Not the roughest.

ELECT TO ROCK (S P Tritton, L R Tritton): Every chance 3m 3rd Hows The Memory Aug 27. Goes fast but facing a hard task from wide alley.

Race 7

LANI KAI BEACH (Ian Wilson): Yet to win here in 12 starts with 3 placings. This will test.

GENTLE GIANT (Kerry McDowell): Bankstown form solid but another still a maiden here after 12 starts. Place show.

DANCE FOR GLORY (KerryAnn Morris): Restrained and luckless twice from wide draws since 2 strong wins here. Looks the winner from this draw.

PAT STANLEY (Blake Fitzpatrick): Led and just lasted 1:53.6 win here last week. Place chance this harder field.

OHOKA JIMMY (John Gatt): Freshened up since behind leader 5m 4th Cocosfella here 2300m Jul 13. Has the speed to show up.

BOHANNAN (S P Tritton, L R Tritton): Given a break after hard run last Commander Kirk here Jun 25. Earns consideration on previous solid form.

MY RUEBE STAR (S P Tritton, L R Tritton): Led to win Mares (Div 2) race in 1:52.8 before last after hard run here Aug 24. Some hope if she can cross.

SPIKE ROBYN (David Hewitt): Game 2nd Kotiro at Bahturst before 4 pegs 5m 3rd Power Surge in country final here Aug 31. Up in class.

BELLA BALL TERROR (Dennis Picker): Outside leader when fav. 1m 2nd Master Catch (1:54.2) country final last week. Big rise in grade.

THE IDES OF MARCH (Shane Sanderson): Goes fast but facing a hard task from wide alley.

Race 8

SO KOOL MASTER (Em) (Ellen Bartley): Facing a massive rise in grade on last week's win here and prefer others.

LORD ZIN ZAN (John McCarthy): Looks back to best winning past 2 starts here, latest led over 2300m last week. Well up to this task.

GOTTA GO YA HU (S P Tritton, L R Tritton): Heavily-backed first-up and every chance 3m 3rd Double Encounter Aug 17. Fitter now. Go well.

GODS SPIRIT (S P Tritton, L R Tritton): Brilliant beginner. Restrained from gate 10 and unplaced first time in 12 starts last time. Badly graded.

MANGO STRIDE (Noel Daley): Won 3 from 4 before breaking when last Gotta Go Henry here Nov 10. Tested first-up.

THE BLACK PRINCE (Roy Roots Jnr): Top effort 4m 3rd Tam Major in 4yo Breeders Crown Final at Melton Aug 24. Will be competitive.

LEXUS WITH A VIEW (Paul Fitzpatrick): Won 4 of past 5 starts in great fashion but facing big rise in class here.

WRANGLER (Craig Cross): Worked to lead in 26.6 and outclass rivals in 1:51.6 win here last week. Facing much harder task.

REPLACED EYE (Craig Cross): Flies out and likes to lead. Surprisingly crossed and followed winner 2m 2nd Thunder Dancer Aug 24. Right in this.

DOUBLE ENCOUNTER (Harry Martin): Big wins Level 2 and 1 before 2m 3rd Thunder Dancer (1:52.7) here Aug 24. Must be considered.

TIGER TARA (Kevin Pizzuto): Champion stayer. Was $1.14 and every chance neck 2nd Islandspecialmajor 2300m Aug 31. Expected to improve after first run in 3 weeks.

Race 9

THE FAITHFUL (Peter Russo): Unplaced in all 3 starts for new stable since coming back from Queensland.

SMOKEY QUARTZ (KerryAnn Morris): Crossed by winner when 3m 2nd Admiral Bronski here on Tues. Look for an all-the-way win here.

YAYAS HOT SPOT (S P Tritton, L R Tritton): Disappointing since shock win G1 Newcastle mile on bog track Feb 8. Easy trial winner here. Danger.

ROCKN BRUSHGROVE (Peter Rixon): Led 6m 2nd Pat Stanely Bankstown Aug 23. Stepping up sharply in grade and looks safely held.

JEDI MIND (Darren Binskin): Has had little luck 6 times since winning here 2300m Jul 13. Finally gets good draw and winnable race.

JAKES SPORTWRITER (Leon Jurd): Restrained to rear and held up 15m 8th Pat Stanley last week. Can show up with right run.

FOO FIGHTER (S P Tritton, L R Tritton): Resumed with 2 unplaced Victorian runs before switching back to former trainer. Has plenty of ability.

ADMIRAL BRONSKI (Craig Cross): Defied betting drift with all-the-way 1:53.2 win here on Tues, home in 55.5. Hard to beat.

WARDAN EXPRESS (Kevin Pizzuto): Always handy when odds-on 8m 2nd to Lord Zin Zan in 26.5 sprint home here Aug 27. Can measure up.

EH EF EL (S P Tritton, L R Tritton): Risky beginner. Freshened up but looks to be facing a hard task.

Race 10

MISS RIVIERA BELLE (Adam Francis): 8yo mare struggling to regain best form. Unplaced past 8 starts.

DARKERSHADEOFPALE (Craig Cross): Fast beginner. Always handy 10m 4th to stablemate Admiral Bronski here on Tues. Can lead all-the-way here.

QUICK INCOME (James Rando): Finds it hard in town with 1 win from 46 starts. This not overly strong and can place.

MAMMALS MAGIC (Leon Jurd): Yet to be placed in 6 starts for stable since coming back from Queensland. Tested.

YOURBLUEYESCRYING (Chris Bourke): Newcastle mare stepping up sharply in grade and looks safely held.

HOT FLUSH (KerryAnn Morris): Yet to strike in city after 14 starts with 2 placings. Hard to fancy.

PAY ME OVERS (James Rando): Placed 3 of past 4 at provincials but another city maiden after 17 attempts.

VOLANDO DENARIO (Kerry McDowell): Ran some big races in Level 1 Mares company before below par last 2 runs. Strong claims in this.

COME CULLECT (S P Tritton, L R Tritton): Best graded runner. Led 2m 3rd Our American Princess here Aug 24. The one to beat.

Race 11

ALL ROYAL GAL (KerryAnn Morris): Stepping up sharply in grade and looks safely held.

CLOVER MAC (Leon Jurd): Hard run off 20m and folded 16m 7th Sunset Tour last week. Strikes harder race.

BACARDI HURRICANE (Trevor Munday): Had his chance in easier race 6m 4th Sunset Tour Aug 31. Place best.

AMANDAS SPUR (J A Rando, M J Rando): Led and caught late nk 2nd Sunset Tour last week. Won't be far away again.

SUNSET TOUR (J A Rando, M J Rando): Facing a rise in grade on last week's win here and prefer others.

ROMPERS MONARCHY (J A Rando, M J Rando): Raced 3 pegs past 2 runs for seconds to Tough Monarch and Lily Stride respectively. Main danger.

LILY STRIDE USA (Noel Daley): Behind leader for odds-on 1:54.9 mile win here Aug 24 at third Australian start. Has class and will pay to follow.

MAORISFAVOURITESUN (David Aiken): Goes very fast but also very risky, breaking in 3 of past 4 starts.

CASTLEREAGH (Blake Fitzpatrick): Led/won midweek before clear late flashing 5m 3rd Sunset Tour last week. May place.