Penrith Race 3 - Tab Regional Championship - Metropolitan Heat Three
IMA BOXA (8) made an impressive return after nearly two months when racing parked before drawing away to cruise home by 14 metres at Menangle last week, taking his record to five from six. Draws on the back row but won his only attempt at this longer distance. Fitter and has plenty of upside so looks tough to stop. ISLA ROCHELLE (5) has been down the track at her last couple but managed a second at Menangle last month. Her best form would measure up. THE GREEK GENERAL (2) drew very wide at Menangle last Saturday but is much better served by this barrier having come from a similar draw for second at Newcastle prior. THE METAL FLYER (3) owns a 50 per cent strike rate at this circuit and distance and should not have any excuses from the favourable draw.

Driver: Jorja Daskalovski
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr5) over 1720m at this track was 8th-13.85 at the bell, beaten 11 m by I Bet You (2:01.70) in NR up to 80 on March 2 at $71. At his previous start solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1720m at this track was 2nd-4.07 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Lochinvar Jag (2:02.50) in NR up to 90 on February 19 at $10. The ace draw can see him competitive.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 02/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | J L Daskalovski | 1:53.9 | 5 |
| 11.4L | $71.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $10.00 |
| 8/10 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | J L Daskalovski | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $18.00 |
| 4/9 | 05/02/2026 | 5 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | J L Daskalovski | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $8.00 |
| 6/10 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:51.8 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $10.00 |
| 8/9 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:52.6 | 9 |
| 7.9L | $21.00 |
| 1/4 | 03/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | A J Stapleford | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 23/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | A J Stapleford | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr10) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 9th-17.38 beaten 16 m by Farfalla Stride (1:52.00) in 4yo+ No NR on March 7 at $101. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early pace at Newcastle, beaten 2.25 m by Spirit King (1:54.00) in 4yo+ NR up to 70 on February 27 at $3.20. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 07/03/2026 | 8 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.0 | 10 |
| 16.3L | $101.00 |
| 2/10 | 27/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.20 |
| 8/8 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:54.6 | 6 |
| 14.9L | $34.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/02/2026 | 12 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.9 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $61.00 |
| 9/10 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.6 | 4 |
| 22.2L | $126.00 |
| 9/10 | 24/01/2026 | 9 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.4 | 6 |
| 18.1L | $51.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 21/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: KerryAnn Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr2) over 1730m at Bathurst was 4th-6.16 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Alta William (2:03.50) in NR up to 90 on March 4 at $41. At the run before 6th (Fr3) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.21 beaten 10 m by Lochinvar Jag (2:02.50) in NR up to 90 on February 19 at $10. Draws well so is capable of a better showing.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 04/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 18.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/02/2026 | 5 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/02/2026 | 11 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:53.3 | 8 |
| 13.4L | $23.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/02/2026 | 5 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.7 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.4 | 6 |
| 18.2L | $26.00 |
| 2/9 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | J L Daskalovski | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
| 4/6 | 19/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Glenn Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Brings the right form to the table. Won by 1.3 m when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (2:04.50) beating Ed Mendes in NR up to 50 on March 2 at $6 at the bell was leading 5.53. Two runs back was well back in the run when 3rd (Fr7) over 1609m at Newcastle was 7th-20.31 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Constantina (1:51.70) in NR up to 53 on February 20 at $13. Not as keen on his chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 02/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.7 | 7 |
| 17.9L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 14.2L | $10.00 |
| 9/10 | 05/02/2026 | 49 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $21.00 |
| 3/10 | 18/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 18.6L | $61.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/12/2025 | 5 | NR up to 60 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.8 | 4 |
| 26.9L | $8.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 18.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 02/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Taleah Mcmullen | 0 |
| 10.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Harrison Ross
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr2) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway beaten 15 m by Missaudacious (2:00.90) in NR up to 90 on March 6 at $2. At the run before was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr8) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 30 m by Hollywood Strip (1:50.10) in NR up to 80 on February 28 at $26. One of the leading players on her best form.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 06/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:51.9 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $2.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:50.1 | 8 |
| 30.1L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:51.7 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $4.40 |
| 8/8 | 14/02/2026 | 56 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:51.3 | 3 |
| 91.0L | $3.30 |
| 7/7 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Neil Day | 0 |
| 69L | $0.00 | |
| 0/10 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:48.7 | 5 |
| 99.0L | $2.70 |
| 5/10 | 13/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Brad Hewitt | 1:52.7 | 8 |
| 8.2L | $2.10 |
| 3/4 | 16/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Brad Hewitt | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jim Douglass
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 6th-10.14 beaten 16 m by Ima Boxa (1:51.10) in NR up to 72 on March 3 at $71. First four chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 03/03/2026 | 28 | NR up to 72 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:51.1 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $71.00 |
| 5/10 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Young | 2100m | Fast | George Lee | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 32.1L | $14.00 |
| 7/9 | 20/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:51.1 | 5 |
| 30.7L | $51.00 |
| 3/9 | 12/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Young | 2100m | Fast | George Lee | 2:02.1 | 1 |
| 14.7L | $7.50 |
| 5/9 | 02/01/2026 | 24 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | George Lee | 1:55.3 | 6 |
| 23.7L | $61.00 |
| 5/5 | 29/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | George Lee | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 09/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | George Lee | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 45.4L | $13.00 |
| 4/4 | 20/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | George Lee | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bailey McDonough
Stats
Comments
Was well back in the run when 4th (Fr5) over 2125m at this track, at the bell was 6th-10.46 beaten 12 m by American Boxer (2:34.40) in NR up to 55 on March 2 at $34. Before that was well back in the run when 9th (Fr7) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 40 m by Maxo Mighty (1:51.20) in 3yo+ 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 on February 10 at $61. This looks a tough test.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 02/03/2026 | 20 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 12.7L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/02/2026 | 12 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:51.2 | 7 |
| 38.0L | $61.00 |
| 7/9 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | NR 54 to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 28.5L | $19.00 |
| 5/9 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 15/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $3.20 |
| 4/9 | 06/01/2026 | 13 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:51.7 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $51.00 |
| 2/4 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Jim Douglass | 0 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 12/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Jim Douglass | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
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Comments
Six-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Menangle and Goulburn. Last start won by 14 m as favourite (Fr7) at Menangle (1:51.10) beating Duty Of Care in NR up to 72 on March 3 at $1.18 at the bell was leading 0.87. Talented gelding who looks the one to beat.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 03/03/2026 | 60 | NR up to 72 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:51.1 | 7 |
| 14.2L | $1.18 |
| 1/10 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 02/01/2026 | 13 | NR up to 70 | $11,600.00 | Goulburn | 2240m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 11.6L | $2.40 |
| 2/10 | 20/12/2025 | 18 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Quinlan | 1:51.6 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J F Stockton | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 02/12/2025 | 14 | 2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Young | 2100m | Fast | J F Stockton | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 17.1L | $1.20 |
| 1/10 | 18/11/2025 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | J F Stockton | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 15.2L | $1.40 |
| 1/9 | 04/11/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | J F Stockton | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $1.65 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Racing in great heart. Last start by a head as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr1) at this track (2:34.90) beating Bettor Keppel in NR up to 57 on March 5 at $2.30 at the bell was leading 2.06. Awkward draw but in-form and expected to go well again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 05/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.30 |
| 5/9 | 24/02/2026 | 14 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:52.9 | 6 |
| 9.2L | $7.50 |
| 4/10 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:51.2 | 9 |
| 19.3L | $19.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/02/2026 | 50 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:52.0 | 8 |
| 7.6L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 15/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:54.1 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 01/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.3 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $9.00 |
| 2/9 | 17/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Geary
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr3) over 2125m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-5.93 beaten 16 m by Whereishe (2:34.00) in NR up to 55 on March 2 at $23. Two runs back won by 11 m (Fr6) at this track (2:05.80) beating Betting Star in NR up to 58 M on February 12 at $9.50 at the bell was leading 3.14. Not here.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 02/03/2026 | 18 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | J B Meikle | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 16.3L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 17.5L | $19.00 |
| 2/7 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 51 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 6/10 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $10.00 |
| 1/9 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 22/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | L J Hansen | 0 |
| 7.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 20/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | A K Forrest | 0 |
| 44.5L | $0.00 |