Penrith Race 1 - Tab Regional Championship - Metropolitan Heat One
SWEET STRIKE (5) is a lightly-raced but progressive gelding who did some work but was too good in a winning return at Menangle last week, finishing 2 metres ahead of his rivals. Up in grade but should only be improved and has plenty of upside. WAHAKA (3) is flying having made it three wins in a row at the most recent appearance, getting home by more than 9 metres at Menangle. Freshened since but was kept up to the mark with a trial and has the benefit of a good draw. IDEAL IN DREAMS (2) was held up late when fourth at Menangle last time out. Proven at this circuit and distance and draws to advantage. SIREN SEA (4) was racing very consistently with a string of top-four finishes prior to the latest attempt so could bounce back.

Driver: KerryAnn Morris
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 6th (Sr4) over 2125m at this track, beaten 20 m by Whereishe (2:34.00) in NR up to 55 on March 2 at $13. Before that was well back in the run when 10th (Fr5) over 2240m at Goulburn, beaten 30 m by Precise (2:46.40) in NR up to 70 on February 1 at $34. Not going well enough.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 02/03/2026 | 29 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | J L Daskalovski | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 20.2L | $13.00 |
| 10/10 | 01/02/2026 | 3 | NR up to 70 | $20,400.00 | Goulburn | 2240m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 32.1L | $34.00 |
| 6/9 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | NR 54 to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | J L Daskalovski | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 19.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/9 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $23.00 |
| 5/10 | 15/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | J L Daskalovski | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $21.00 |
| 9/9 | 06/01/2026 | 17 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:51.7 | 9 |
| 19.3L | $31.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glen Douglas | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 25/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Michelle Phillips | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle, at the bell was 5th-13.9 beaten 4.5 m by Catseye Beach (1:51.10) in NR up to 80 on February 28 at $8.50. Before that, 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 8 m by Raging Whitebait (1:53.00) in NR up to 80 on February 21 at $11. The good draw brings her right into contention.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:51.1 | 5 |
| 4.4L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:53.0 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $51.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:51.7 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:51.7 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:52.2 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 13.6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 30/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | S R Graham | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Comes here in the right form. Posted a big 9 m win when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at Menangle (1:50.70) beating Barnaby in NR up to 64 on February 3 at $3.70 at the bell was 7th-16.86. Two runs back ran on from midfield and won by 5 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Tamworth (1:26.60) beating Heza Doozie in NR 55 to 65 on January 23 at $3.70 at the bell was leading 2.98. Recent form is impossible to fault and draws for another strong showing.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 10.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 03/02/2026 | 11 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:50.7 | 5 |
| 9.4L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 23/01/2026 | 10 | NR 55 to 65 | $12,240.00 | Tamworth | 1230m | Dead | Joshua Gallagher | 1 |
| 4.9L | $3.70 | |
| 1/8 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.6 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $4.20 |
| 7/10 | 06/01/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:52.4 | 7 |
| 32.7L | $4.20 |
| 8/9 | 30/12/2025 | 120 | NR 50 to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 20.2L | $7.50 |
| 4/5 | 17/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 23.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 01/09/2025 | 6 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.1 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 13/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Harrison Ross
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 15 m by Our George Boston (1:51.80) in 4-020yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on February 21 at $4. At the run before 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 5.5 m by Whilemena Rita (1:52.80) in NR up to 75 M on February 14 at $4.60. Contender.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:51.8 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/10 | 14/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:52.8 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $4.60 |
| 3/10 | 01/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $20,400.00 | Goulburn | 2240m | Fast | David Hewitt | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 4/10 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:52.4 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/01/2026 | 15 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Brad Hewitt | 1:52.2 | 7 |
| 12.6L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 02/01/2026 | 38 | NR up to 70 | $11,600.00 | Goulburn | 2240m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 17.1L | $4.40 |
| 1/3 | 09/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | David Hewitt | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 24/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Sam Hewitt | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Last preparation only had 3 starts before going for a break. Returned to racing with a handy win by 2 m as favourite (Fr6) at Menangle (1:52.20) beating Tooram Cee Cee in NR up to 64 on March 3 at $2.30. Progressive and will be fitter so can take this next step.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 03/03/2026 | 85 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:52.2 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $2.30 |
| 4/10 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 16.8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 08/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:52.8 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $2.80 |
| 4/10 | 01/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:53.3 | 6 |
| 4.2L | $4.60 |
| 1/10 | 24/11/2025 | 364 | 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:54.2 | 8 |
| 4.2L | $3.50 |
| 5/7 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 25/11/2024 | - | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | C J Fitzpatrick | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 16.3L | $1.28 |

Driver: Stephanie Morris
Stats
Comments
Second up after running 5th (Sr3) over 1720m at this track was 5th-14.07 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Angus Finn (2:01.00) in NR up to 62 on March 5 at $26. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 05/03/2026 | 461 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Stephanie Morris | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Stephanie Morris | 0 |
| 6.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Stephanie Morris | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 29/11/2024 | 8 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 8.7L | $81.00 |
| 7/10 | 21/11/2024 | 15 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | D R Morris | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/11/2024 | 9 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | D R Morris | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $3.70 |
| 1/10 | 28/10/2024 | 20 | NR 42 to 53 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | D R Morris | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $4.20 |
| 9/10 | 08/10/2024 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | D R Morris | 1:53.2 | 6 |
| 19.2L | $151.00 |

Driver: Zara Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 8th (Fr1) over 2125m after showing early speed at this track beaten 45 m by Whereishe (2:34.00) in NR up to 55 on March 2 at $23. Before that 8th (Sr1) over 1609m at Newcastle beaten 25 m by Constantina (1:51.70) in NR up to 53 on February 20 at $61. Must do more.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 02/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 43.4L | $23.00 |
| 8/10 | 20/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:51.7 | 1 |
| 26.8L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:53.3 | 2 |
| 18.4L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 31/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:51.8 | 2 |
| 8.7L | $61.00 |
| 9/9 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 114.6L | $31.00 |
| 1/9 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
| 3/4 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Peter Green Jnr | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 30/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | C J Slater | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr7) over 1730m at Bathurst, at the bell was 9th-14.01 beaten 19 m by Alta William (2:03.50) in NR up to 90 on March 4 at $151. Before that, 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 6th-11.05 beaten 6 m by Red Reactor (1:52.10) in NR up to 75 on February 24 at $10. Can do better at this level.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 04/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | C R Judd | 1:54.9 | 7 |
| 19.8L | $151.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/02/2026 | 3 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:52.1 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $10.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:53.0 | 7 |
| 11.7L | $19.00 |
| 3/10 | 12/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:54.9 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $81.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/02/2026 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:52.7 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $23.00 |
| 10/10 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $18,360.00 | Junee | 2170m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 55.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | C R Judd | 0 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 17.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 25 m by Ima Boxa (1:51.10) in NR up to 72 on March 3 at $23. Two runs back solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at Newcastle, at the bell was leading.7m on the pegs beaten 4 m by Our Ultimate Jessy (1:55.10) in NR up to 65 on October 24 at $2.25. Tricky draw but open to improvement.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 03/03/2026 | 130 | NR up to 72 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:51.1 | 3 |
| 27.3L | $23.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 17.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Kerryann Morris | 0 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 24/10/2025 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $2.25 |
| 7/8 | 18/10/2025 | 11 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:50.8 | 7 |
| 12.2L | $101.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/10/2025 | 11 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:50.3 | 6 |
| 19.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/09/2025 | 15 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Kerryann Morris | 1:51.2 | 1 |
| 26.6L | $17.00 |
| 2/10 | 11/09/2025 | 14 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:56.0 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |