Penrith Race 8 - Freedom Taxation Pace
ROCKET RALPH (8) has not raced for 11 months but hinted at ability at the maiden campaign, last seen when placed at this circuit and distance. Tricky draw but looks forward enough for the return after two trials, placing in his latest. SMALL INCOME (2) is a four-year-old mare by Downbytheseaside on debut for David Brown. Placed in her last two trials here and a nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. BETWEEN DECKS (3) draws well and will be fitter so deserves consideration after his last-start fourth when resuming from a wider barrier at Goulburn. TOLLSA KING (6) was fifth here last week but returns to the front line and placed in his other four visits to this venue.

Driver: Cameron Hart
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Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 45 m by Firestrike (1:52.90) in MAIDEN on April 14 at $21. Before that, 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 5th-7.59 beaten 18 m by What For (1:54.50) in 3yo+ 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 on March 31 at $11. The ace draw may see improvement.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 14/04/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.9 | 8 |
| 42.9L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 31/03/2026 | 14 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 18.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:51.9 | 1 |
| 23.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 10/03/2026 | 21 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:52.8 | 4 |
| 17.9L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.1 | 9 |
| 13.0L | $23.00 |
| 10/10 | 10/02/2026 | 125 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.2 | 2 |
| 73.6L | $126.00 |
| 4/5 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Peter Green Jnr | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 17/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 27.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
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Comments
Four-year-old mare by Downbytheseaside out of Quick Income having her first start. Finished second in a trial here on April 20 over 1720m. Draws well so look for a good showing.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 20/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | R L Brown | 0 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Jake Bates | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Jake Bigeni | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | J J Sharp | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | R L Brown | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
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Comments
Resumed when beaten 15 m fourth behind Krusty Krunch at Goulburn over 1710m in a MAIDEN on April 27. Fitter and draws well.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 27/04/2026 | 151 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.2 | 7 |
| 15.2L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Kerryann Morris | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Kerryann Morris | 0 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 57.2L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryann Morris | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 40.4L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/11/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 2:03.0 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 03/11/2025 | 10 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 | $10,000.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $15.00 |
| 7/9 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Robert Morris | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 36.4L | $6.00 |

Driver: Bailey McDonough
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1720m at this track was 4th-8.86 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Hav Fun With That (2:08.10) in MAIDEN on April 23 at $11. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 35 m by Firestrike (1:52.90) in MAIDEN on April 14 at $23. Can be in the finish.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 23/04/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/04/2026 | 17 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:52.9 | 6 |
| 36.4L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Glenn Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 45.4L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 28/03/2026 | 123 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 20.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 25/11/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 54.1L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Glenn Mcelhinney | 2:03.0 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $4.60 |
| 4/9 | 06/11/2025 | 7 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $9.50 |

Driver: Jake Bigeni
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Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 7th-15.04 beaten 11 m by Hav Fun With That (2:08.10) in MAIDEN on April 23 at $101. Two runs back 8th (Fr1) over 1609m at Newcastle, beaten 22 m by Rainbow Feels (1:59.90) in MAIDEN on April 17 at $8. This will be too tough.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 23/04/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 17/04/2026 | 15 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 22.9L | $8.00 |
| 6/9 | 02/04/2026 | 1102 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 29.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/5 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Joey Sharp | 0 |
| 12.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J J Sharp | 0 |
| 19.9L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 27/03/2023 | - | No NR | $6,940.00 | Bankstown | 1740m | Neutral | J C Locke | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 426.7L | $9.50 |

Driver: Will Rixon
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Comments
Last start 5th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track was 8th-16.65 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Hav Fun With That (2:08.10) in MAIDEN on April 23 at $2.90. At his previous start solid effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1770m after showing early speed at Canberra, beaten 2 m by Machx The Stranger (2:09.20) in 3yo NMT1W/TS on April 13 at $11. Could be there at the business end.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 23/04/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $2.90 |
| 3/8 | 13/04/2026 | 4 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/04/2026 | 17 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $4.40 |
| 9/9 | 23/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 29.7L | $71.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/03/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Bankstown | 1740m | Heavy | Will Rixon | 2:02.7 | 6 |
| 21.4L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 05/03/2026 | 147 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 12.4L | $5.00 |
| 8/10 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 30.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 32.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jake Bates
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Comments
Three-year-old gelding (Warrawee Needy - Supreme Command) making his debut. Finished third in a trial on April 20 at Penrith over 1720m. Not far away in a recent trial but prefer to see.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 20/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Jake Bates | 0 |
| 14.6L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Turnbull | 0 |
| 34.9L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 24/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Turnbull | 0 |
| 25.8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Turnbull | 0 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gavin Fitzpatrick
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First up. At the last run he game effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 2125m after showing early speed at this track was leading by.4m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 16 m by Mary Anne Rose (2:37.30) in NR up to 47 on June 5 at $2.90. Trialling well so could make a winning return.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 21.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 05/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $2.90 |
| 5/10 | 29/05/2025 | 21 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 15.6L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 08/05/2025 | - | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 16.1L | $7.50 |