Penrith Race 3 - John Vella Memorial
RAINBOW TITAN (8) backs up after he made it two wins in a row when scoring by a neck at this venue on Monday. Draws on the back row this time but is in a purple patch of form. Primary contender. GREY CADILLAC (5) comes off a hit-and-run mission to Queensland where he gave his opponents no chance, racing parked before cruising to a 10 metre victory at Albion Park. Similar draw so looks a major player again. LOOKIN GOOD MARGIE (6) draws wide but drops in grade on the last attempt. Her best form measures up. CENTREFIRE (7) was racing well before breaking last start so is worth another chance.

Driver: Allan Forrest
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 8th (Fr5) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 40 m by Magnetic Storm (1:52.40) in 3yo+ 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 on February 24 at $101. Before that was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr6) over 2125m at this track beaten 21 m by Kay Jay Miki (2:38.50) in NR up to 48 on February 19 at $51. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 24/02/2026 | 5 | 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | A K Forrest | 1:52.4 | 5 |
| 40.6L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 19/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | A K Forrest | 2:00.0 | 6 |
| 21.2L | $51.00 |
| 10/10 | 13/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | A K Forrest | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 14.7L | $31.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/02/2026 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | A K Forrest | 1:56.5 | 7 |
| 11.7L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | A K Forrest | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 29/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | A K Forrest | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 18.5L | $81.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | A K Forrest | 1:53.3 | 1 |
| 26.8L | $81.00 |
| 5/7 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | A K Forrest | 0 |
| 17.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Stephanie Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr4) over 2125m after being wide early at this track beaten 30 m by Rock Asset (2:36.10) in NR up to 48 on February 19 at $16. At his previous start solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track was 3rd-3.81 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Rock Asset (2:06.30) in NR up to 47 on February 12 at $9. Draws well so may be competitive.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 31.7L | $16.00 |
| 3/10 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/10 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Stephanie Morris | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $9.00 |
| 6/10 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Stephanie Morris | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 13.0L | $31.00 |
| 5/9 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Stephanie Morris | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Stephanie Morris | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/5 | 22/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | D R Morris | 0 |
| 10.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 08/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | D R Morris | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr4) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 40 m by Magnetic Storm (1:52.40) in 3yo+ 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 on February 24 at $81. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 25 m by Villarock (1:53.00) in 3yo+ NR up to 45 on February 17 at $126. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | J J Sharp | 1:52.4 | 4 |
| 38.1L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:53.0 | 7 |
| 26.5L | $126.00 |
| 9/9 | 03/02/2026 | 6 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 33.1L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/01/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 23.7L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:54.5 | 7 |
| 23.2L | $71.00 |
| 6/9 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $126.00 |
| 6/7 | 06/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | M J Atkinson | 0 |
| 49.2L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 12/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Glenn Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 54.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sebastian Piltz
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 24 m by Magnetic Storm (1:52.40) in 3yo+ 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 on February 24 at $6.50. Expected to go well again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Sebastian Piltz | 1:52.4 | 3 |
| 24.5L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:53.0 | 9 |
| 18.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/9 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $18.00 |
| 6/9 | 03/02/2026 | 7 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 20.1L | $16.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:56.6 | 7 |
| 10.1L | $16.00 |
| 7/10 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 11.7L | $23.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Glenn Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 15/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J J Sharp | 0 |
| 11.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 10 m (Fr4) at Albion Park (1:57.50) beating Planet Downs in NR 40 to 45 on February 20 at $5.50. In fine form and looks a serious player again.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 20/02/2026 | 15 | NR 40 to 45 | $13,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.9 | 4 |
| 10.4L | $5.50 |
| 10/10 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 49.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 51 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $4.80 |
| 4/8 | 22/01/2026 | 49 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $31.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/12/2025 | 21 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 2:00.3 | 4 |
| 21.3L | $5.50 |
| 9/10 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | B L Mcdonough | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 33.4L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 06/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | R P Morris | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1660m at Albion Park beaten 18 m by Son Of The Shark (1:55.50) in NR 50 to 56 on February 20 at $34. Before that, 6th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track beaten 21 m by She Who Dares (2:06.40) in NR up to 47 on February 12 at $6.50. Among the leading chances on best form.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 20/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 56 | $13,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | J MacDonald | 1:52.0 | 1 |
| 18.7L | $34.00 |
| 6/9 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 21.1L | $6.50 |
| 4/10 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 13.2L | $15.00 |
| 2/10 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $1.85 |
| 10/10 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 36.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 11.7L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 05/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Vaughan Duncan | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 31/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | T D Williams | 0 |
| 54.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jett Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr2) over 1660m at Parkes beaten 35 m by Holme Boy (2:02.70) in NR 44 to 47 on February 27 at $1.30. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 2125m after racing wide at this track, at the bell was 2nd-5.17 beaten 9 m by Rock Asset (2:36.10) in NR up to 48 on February 19 at $3.40. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 27/02/2026 | 8 | NR 44 to 47 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 33.6L | $1.30 |
| 3/9 | 19/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $3.40 |
| 2/9 | 11/02/2026 | 8 | NR 40 to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 2.7L | $1.85 |
| 1/10 | 03/02/2026 | 39 | NR 38 to 39 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $1.50 |
| 1/7 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jett Turnbull | 0 |
| 19.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | M J Atkinson | 0 |
| 7.2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 26/12/2025 | 59 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Leeton | 2147m | Fast | Lochie Painting | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 88.7L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 28/10/2025 | 14 | NR 41 to 44 | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Neutral | Rodney Coelli | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 21.8L | $17.00 |

Driver: Brian Portelli
Stats
Comments
Seven-year-old entire is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track and Newcastle. Last start won by a neck as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr5) at this track (2:05.00) beating Crown Mojo in NR up to 45 on March 2 at $2.80 at the bell was leading 0.41. Can land the hat trick.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 02/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/9 | 23/02/2026 | 4 | NR 39 to 40 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.8 | 4 |
| 8.2L | $1.90 |
| 3/9 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 14.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | B P Portelli | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 36.0L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 29/01/2026 | 29 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $31.00 |
| 6/7 | 31/12/2025 | 15 | NR 42 to 46 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | J F Scott | 2:01.2 | 3 |
| 24.7L | $10.00 |
| 4/5 | 16/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albury | 1770m | Good | P M Brown | 0 |
| 150L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 19/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | T J Battle | 0 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitch Cox
Stats
Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 3.5 m finishing fourth behind Rocknroll Clarry at Newcastle over 1609m in a NR up to 53 on February 20 at $11. Then a handy effort when a close third behind Dougs Rules at Tamworth over 1980m in a NR up to 53 on February 26 at $7. A big run would not surprise.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 26/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $11.00 |
| 8/9 | 12/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:59.1 | 6 |
| 10.9L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 06/02/2026 | 22 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:57.9 | 8 |
| 9.6L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 15/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:56.1 | 8 |
| 15.9L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 09/01/2026 | 43 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:53.4 | 8 |
| 37.2L | $51.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 04/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Mitchell Cox | 0 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joey Sharp
Stats
Comments
Second up after running was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr8) over 1609m after showing early speed and racing wide at Newcastle well beaten by Tried And Trusted (1:58.40) in 0-1 WIN on February 23 at $81. Might need more time.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 23/02/2026 | 192 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J J Sharp | 1:58.4 | 8 |
| 131.3L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J J Sharp | 0 |
| 35.7L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J J Sharp | 0 |
| 26L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 15/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:58.2 | 7 |
| 211.6L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/08/2025 | 42 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:53.8 | 6 |
| 33.3L | $10.00 |
| 9/9 | 27/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 61.4L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 20/06/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 8.7L | $1.70 |
| 2/10 | 13/06/2025 | 632 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B J Elder | 2:01.5 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $8.50 |