Penrith Race 1 - Stardust Circus @ Penrith Showground From May 1 Pace
PALATINO NZ (3) led to win two back at this circuit and distance then took on stronger company last week and was very competitive, beaten only 2.6 metres. This is easier and he has the pace to push forward from this draw. SMOKESCREEN (7) has tackled higher graded races at his last couple of outings and hasn't been far from the placegetters, beaten only 4.5m at this circuit and distance last week. Draws for a trail and could be dangerous if he gets the gaps. KEAYANG SANTIAGO (2) is a newcomer to the Bailey McDonough yard. Has some decent form behind him including a Wagga win last month. A low draw could see him measure up. MAJOR ICON NZ (10) is in the mix after turning in a good effort from this row here last start, beaten only 1.6m into third.

Driver: Klayton Bigeni
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr4) over 1720m after being wide early at this track was 2nd-0.42 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Lochiel (2:04.00) in NR up to 52 on April 9 at $17. Two runs back was well back in the run when 9th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track beaten 24 m by Palatino (2:04.10) in NR up to 58 on April 2 at $61. Improvement needed.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $17.00 |
| 9/10 | 02/04/2026 | 13 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:56.1 | 6 |
| 24.0L | $61.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 52 | $12,240.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $26.00 |
| 10/10 | 12/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 23.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 02/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 20.5L | $9.50 |
| 7/10 | 19/02/2026 | 21 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 11.4L | $17.70 |
| 1/7 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Jim Douglass | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 24/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Jim Douglass | 0 |
| 7.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bailey McDonough
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 6th (Sr1) over 1650m at Bendigo, at the bell was 5th-8.67 beaten 8 m by Elated (1:58.00) in NR 46 to 51 on April 8 at $21. The run before 6th (Fr6) over 1740m after showing early pace at Riverina Paceway was leading by 0.9 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Franco Nickelback (2:02.70) in NR up to 53 on March 20 at $11. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 08/04/2026 | 19 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $21.00 |
| 6/10 | 20/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Matthew Newberry | 1:53.5 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/03/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $61.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Matthew Newberry | 1:53.4 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/11 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | W | Matthew Newberry | 1:54.8 | 6 |
| 12.9L | $23.00 |
| 10/11 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 28.7L | $41.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | John Newberry | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | John Newberry | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jake Bigeni
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track beaten 2.5 m by Light Me Up (2:04.10) in NR up to 90 on April 16 at $21. Two runs back won by 5 m when quickly away, (Fr1) at this track (2:04.10) beating Down Ward Dog in NR up to 58 on April 2 at $3.80 at the bell was leading 1.94. Nicely drawn and should get his chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 16/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $21.00 |
| 1/10 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $3.80 |
| 6/9 | 26/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 11.9L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 20/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 52 | $12,240.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $23.00 |
| 7/10 | 12/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 10.9L | $14.00 |
| 2/9 | 02/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | M N Bigeni | 0 |
| 9.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 28/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J S Bigeni | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 8th (Fr1) over 1609m at Newcastle beaten 9 m by Radiant Amber (1:55.60) in NR up to 58 on April 17 at $10. Before that was well back in the run when 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at Newcastle, beaten 25 m by Spunkys Gotsecrets (1:55.20) in NR up to 58 on April 2 at $13. Not keen on his chances in this field.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 17/04/2026 | 15 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mark Callaghan | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $10.00 |
| 7/10 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.2 | 7 |
| 25.7L | $13.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | T J Miles | 1:58.1 | 7 |
| 15.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | NR 51 to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $3.90 |
| 5/10 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.9 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.6 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 14/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Seaton Grima
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 1609m at Newcastle beaten 7 m by Radiant Amber (1:55.60) in NR up to 58 on April 17 at $14. Two runs back 2nd (Fr2) over 2125m at this track was 4th-7.48 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Elegant Stride (2:33.30) in NR up to 57 on April 9 at $31. Looking to others.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 17/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $14.00 |
| 2/10 | 09/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $31.00 |
| 9/10 | 04/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 21.9L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/03/2026 | 27 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | NR 55 to 59 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.15 |
| 1/12 | 20/02/2026 | 5 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.40 |
| 1/5 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 12.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brian Portelli
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track beaten 16 m by Nicely Spoken (2:03.50) in NR 55 to 58 on April 16 at $8. At the run before 4th (Sr3) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 7th-19.72 beaten 13 m by Double It Harry (2:02.10) in NR up to 65 on April 9 at $26. Not here.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 16.2L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 13.1L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 8.2L | $7.00 |
| 8/9 | 26/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 16.2L | $10.00 |
| 8/10 | 20/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $75,000.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:53.5 | 5 |
| 47.6L | $61.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Vaughan Duncan | 0 |
| 29.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 19/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | V D Duncan | 0 |
| 19.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1720m at this track, beaten 4.5 m by Light Me Up (2:04.10) in NR up to 90 on April 16 at $23. Before that, 4th (Fr2) over 2125m at this track was 7th-14.9 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Major Art (2:34.00) in NR up to 80 on April 9 at $71. This looks a suitable assignment.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $23.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $71.00 |
| 10/10 | 02/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Tyler Miles | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 27.1L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 27/03/2026 | 3 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 17.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/03/2026 | 4 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Bankstown | 1740m | Heavy | Robert Morris | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 36.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Rohan Hillier | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 18/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | N Mccallum | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr5) over 1720m after being wide early at this track, beaten 8 m by Blackjack Bart (2:02.70) in NR up to 68 on April 16 at $16. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 3rd-11.55 beaten 8 m by Double It Harry (2:02.10) in NR up to 65 on April 9 at $4. Look for improvement on last start. Can play a role.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.8 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $16.00 |
| 2/10 | 09/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $4.00 |
| 9/9 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 17.1L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | NR 59 to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 15.4L | $4.40 |
| 9/10 | 13/03/2026 | 17 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:54.9 | 6 |
| 13.8L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.4 | 8 |
| 30.3L | $61.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 15.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 09/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr4) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 23 m by Blackjack Bart (2:02.70) in NR up to 68 on April 16 at $2.80. Before that, 5th (Fr5) over 2125m at this track, at the bell was 6th-11.18 beaten 11 m by Major Art (2:34.00) in NR up to 80 on April 9 at $51. Can do better.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:54.8 | 4 |
| 23.5L | $2.80 |
| 5/10 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 11.4L | $51.00 |
| 5/10 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $4.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | J L Daskalovski | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 20/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 57 | $12,240.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | J L Daskalovski | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 5.7L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:52.0 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 8.6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | G C Ellul | 0 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 |
Driver: Vaughan Duncan
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Sr1) over 1720m at this track beaten 1.5 m by Blackjack Bart (2:02.70) in NR up to 68 on April 16 at $7.50. Go well again with even luck.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $7.50 |
| 6/10 | 09/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 11.4L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:52.9 | 10 |
| 18.0L | $19.00 |
| 7/10 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.7 | 10 |
| 6.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:53.0 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $8.00 |
| 5/10 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:53.3 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | K J Pizzuto | 0 |
| 9.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 23/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | M J Dennis | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |