Penrith Race 8 - Penrith Highland Festival @ Penrith Showground Oct 3 Pace
ONE FOR THE RODI (4) ran third last start at this track over 1720m, beaten 10 metres. Meets some better types this time but a win is not out of the question. JILLIBY FABIO (9) turned in a strong performance last start when he battled on bravely to just miss out over 1609m at Menangle. Will need an ounce of luck to slot in from this tricky draw. This should be an easier assignment so he is sure to prove tough to beat. TIGER PRINCE (1) is looming as a real threat after a better effort last start, finishing third at this track over 2125m. HES A MEISTER NZ (2) has been about the mark of late and must be respected, the latest offering a sound fifth at this track over 2125m.

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth after being driven well back, behind Captain Groove at Menangle over 1609m on August 11 at $8.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Tomahawk Bart at this track over 2125m on August 20 at $7. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 20/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:51.5 | 10 |
| 15.8L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.9 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $6.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/07/2026 | 80 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.9 | 10 |
| 13.1L | $14.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:53.8 | 5 |
| 18.8L | $19.00 |
| 10/12 | 02/05/2026 | 43 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 40.0L | $61.00 |
| 7/9 | 27/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Glenn Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 29.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Geary
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr2) over 2125m at this track beaten 6 m by Tomahawk Bart (2:36.20) on August 20 at $10. At the run before 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at Menangle was 8th-14 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Van Basten (1:52.60) on August 11 at $26. A better run is on the cards.
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 | 20/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $10.00 |
| 5/10 | 11/08/2026 | 47 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:52.6 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 05/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Mason Muscat | 0 |
| 32.6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | W | Chris Geary | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $9.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 11/06/2026 | 19 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $71.00 |
| 9/10 | 23/05/2026 | 4 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:52.3 | 5 |
| 18.5L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Turnbull | 0 |
| 6.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 9th (Sr4) over 2125m at this track, beaten 10 m by Tomahawk Bart (2:36.20) on August 20 at $10. Showed ability the run before when he posted a big 8 m win (Sr2) at this track (2:02.60) beating Nymbal in on August 13 at $23. Drawn well this time and expected to finish closer.
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 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Lleyton Green | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Lleyton Green | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 8.7L | $23.00 |
| 2/9 | 06/08/2026 | 15 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 22/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Lleyton Green | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/07/2026 | 63 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $17.00 |
| 8/9 | 24/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | L J Hansen | 0 |
| 21.5L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 13/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:53.3 | 2 |
| 28.2L | $19.00 |
| 2/5 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Lleyton Green | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Sr1) over 1720m at this track, beaten 10 m by Happy Too Ya (2:03.10) on August 13 at $4.33. Winning claims.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 66 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $4.33 |
| 8/9 | 06/08/2026 | 5 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 6.4L | $23.00 |
| 8/10 | 01/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Robert Morris | 1:52.3 | 4 |
| 16.6L | $31.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/07/2026 | 5 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $4.20 |
| 9/10 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Kerryann Morris | 1:52.2 | 1 |
| 13.9L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 11/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Kerryann Morris | 1:52.6 | 7 |
| 5.9L | $41.00 |
| 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: Ashleigh Delosa
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 10th (Fr8) over 1609m after being wide early at Menangle beaten 20 m by Wicked Wizard (1:51.70) on August 22 at $31. Before that was well back in the run when 9th (Fr8) over 2300m at Menangle beaten 16 m by Im Rockin It (2:44.60) on August 15 at $7. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
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 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:51.7 | 8 |
| 20.4L | $31.00 |
| 9/10 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:55.2 | 8 |
| 16.1L | $7.00 |
| 10/10 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:51.8 | 2 |
| 30.6L | $15.00 |
| 2/10 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Sofia Arvidsson | 1:52.3 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $4.60 |
| 7/10 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Sofia Arvidsson | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 11.1L | $10.00 |
| 2/10 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Sofia Arvidsson | 1:52.2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Glenn Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 21.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 09/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Glenn Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 55.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cooper Griffiths
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts at this course. Placed last start 2nd (Sr3) over 2125m at this track beaten 4.5 m by Tomahawk Bart (2:36.20) on August 20 at $81. Before that was well back in the run when 3rd (Fr4) over 1720m at this track beaten 13 m by Black Onyx (2:02.60) on August 13 at $34. Prefer others on this occasion.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $81.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 13.7L | $34.00 |
| 1/9 | 06/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:53.0 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jye Coney | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 14/07/2026 | 3 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:52.3 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $71.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Chris Geary | 1:53.2 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $81.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lucas Rando
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr3) over 2300m at Menangle, beaten 23 m by Bettorlightem Up (2:43.20) in 4yo+ on August 22 at $26. Before that, 4th (Fr6) over 2300m at Menangle, beaten 7 m by Im Rockin It (2:44.60) on August 15 at $15. Capable of a better showing.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:54.2 | 3 |
| 23.9L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 15/08/2026 | 16 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 7.9L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Klayton Bigeni | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $6.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/07/2026 | 12 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $13.00 |
| 9/10 | 11/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:52.7 | 9 |
| 12.4L | $41.00 |
| 1/10 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Lucas Rando | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $3.90 |
| 6/7 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 17.9L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 28.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 17 m by Our Sunset Delight (1:49.80) on August 18 at $41. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle beaten 2.25 m by Raging Whitebait (1:53.20) on August 8 at $8. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 18/08/2026 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:49.8 | 2 |
| 17.7L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 08/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 30/07/2026 | 12 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jye Coney | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 10/10 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.2 | 10 |
| 20.5L | $26.00 |
| 10/10 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jye Coney | 1:53.2 | 5 |
| 14.2L | $2.30 |
| 5/10 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:53.4 | 7 |
| 23.4L | $34.00 |
| 1/4 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | A J Missen | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 23/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | C S James | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing seventh behind Soho Charmer at Menangle over 1609m on August 8 at $61. Then a handy effort when a close third after showing early speed, behind Nugget Rogers at Menangle over 1609m on August 22 at $12. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:52.6 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $12.00 |
| 7/10 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:51.8 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $61.00 |
| 8/10 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:52.3 | 8 |
| 16.6L | $15.00 |
| 9/10 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chloe Formosa | 1:51.0 | 6 |
| 17.5L | $34.00 |
| 2/10 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jye Coney | 1:52.3 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $9.00 |
| 3/4 | 04/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Jones | 0 |
| 11.4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 27/06/2026 | 16 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:52.2 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
| 2/4 | 12/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | H Oneill | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |