Penrith Race 9 - Book Your Function @ Penrith Paceway Pace
WATCH AFRICANDANCE (3) has been solid from wider barriers in her last two appearances at Newcastle including a second in a similar grade to this two back. Should enjoy an economical run from this draw so has winning claims. ARMOURY (6) has joined Luke McCarthy since making his debut 11 months ago. Looks forward enough for the return after a minor placing in a city trial so expecting a bright start to the campaign. DESIGNA LABEL (10) comes back in grade on the last attempt and missed narrowly here prior. Tricky draw but should be close to her peak now. NEED FOUR SPEED (5) didn't do a bad job when fourth after drawing on the back row and racing three wide without cover last time out.

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
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Comments
Second up after running 9th (Fr1) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 23 m by Hesaa Lister (1:56.50) in 3yo+ on September 1 at $151. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 01/09/2026 | 85 | 0LTW Also eligible NR 47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 23.1L | $151.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 16.6L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 12/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Matthew Atkinson | 0 |
| 21.3L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 08/06/2026 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | K M Glasby | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 194.9L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/05/2026 | 3 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Glenn Mcelhinney | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 95.9L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 25/05/2026 | 18 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 21.2L | $151.00 |
| 9/10 | 07/05/2026 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 46.2L | $126.00 |
| 10/10 | 27/04/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 212.1L | $151.00 |

Driver: Molly Ison
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Comments
Didn't do much last time out, was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr5) over 1720m at this track, beaten 22 m by So Can Eye (2:08.10) on September 3 at $71. Before that broke in score up and was out of position at the start 10th (Fr2) over 1720m at this track, well beaten by Sonny Writer (2:05.70) on July 9 at $81. Must do a lot more.
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 | 03/09/2026 | 56 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Mollly Ison | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 22.3L | $71.00 |
| 10/10 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Mollly Ison | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 95.1L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 02/07/2026 | 27 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Mollly Ison | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 10.6L | $151.00 |
| 9/10 | 05/06/2026 | 11 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mollly Ison | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 34.6L | $23.00 |
| 10/10 | 25/05/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 60.2L | $41.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | K M Glasby | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 11/05/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 31.9L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 22.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tiarn McElhinney
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at Newcastle was 7th-13.8 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Sapphiresndiamonds (1:55.40) on August 31 at $2.40. Before that, a game effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m at Newcastle, at the bell was 5th-8.39 beaten 4.5 m by Sunlight Stride (1:56.90) on August 21 at $7.50. Has winning claims from a good draw.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 31/08/2026 | 10 | NR up to 39 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $2.40 |
| 2/9 | 21/08/2026 | 15 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.9 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $7.50 |
| 10/10 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Tiarn Mcelhinney | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 36.5L | $126.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Tiarn Mcelhinney | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 15.6L | $101.00 |
| 9/10 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 46.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 28.5L | $6.50 |
| 8/8 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | M N Bigeni | 0 |
| 27.6L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | M N Bigeni | 0 |
| 28.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Allan Forrest
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Comments
Didn't do much last start, 6th (Fr2) over 1720m at this track beaten 13 m by So Can Eye (2:08.10) on September 3 at $15. Before that 7th (Fr2) over 2030m at Newcastle, beaten 25 m by Heez Reasonable (2:27.50) on August 28 at $26. Not on current form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 03/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Allan Forrest | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 13.7L | $15.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Allan Forrest | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 26.9L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 20/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Allan Forrest | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 7.7L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | 0LTW Also eligible NR 47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Allan Forrest | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 15.4L | $101.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/08/2026 | 8 | 0LTW Also eligible NR 47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Allan Forrest | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/07/2026 | 18 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Allan Forrest | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 13.0L | $101.00 |
| 5/7 | 29/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Allan Forrest | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | A K Forrest | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Declan Murphy
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Comments
Last start 4th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track beaten 7 m by So Can Eye (2:08.10) on September 3 at $9.50. At his previous start 5th (Fr3) over 2125m at this track was 5th-10.02 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Ultimate Equus (2:39.00) on August 20 at $61. Contender.
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 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $9.50 |
| 5/10 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Mollly Ison | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $61.00 |
| 9/10 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Mollly Ison | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 18.8L | $126.00 |
| 4/10 | 06/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 14.1L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Mollly Ison | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 15.9L | $101.00 |
| 7/10 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Mollly Ison | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 41.1L | $51.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 20/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | G W Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 30.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
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Comments
Three-year-old filly facing the starter for the second time. At debut was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr3) over 1720m at this track beaten 45 m by Lewie Kelly (2:04.90) in 2yo on October 23 at $34. Good in his latest trial so look for a strong return.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 02/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 24/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ellen Rixon | 0 |
| 27.9L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 17/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 36.5L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 23/10/2025 | - | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 44.9L | $34.00 |

Driver: Lucas Rando
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr6) over 1720m after racing wide at this track, beaten 40 m by So Can Eye (2:08.10) on September 3 at $41. Two runs back 3rd (Fr1) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 4th-10.11 beaten 11 m by Cornelius (2:05.90) on August 27 at $81. Will not find this easy. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Lucas Rando | 1:59.9 | 6 |
| 40.0L | $41.00 |
| 3/9 | 27/08/2026 | 21 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Lucas Rando | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 11.9L | $81.00 |
| 7/10 | 06/08/2026 | 21 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Lucas Rando | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 24.4L | $81.00 |
| 2/6 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Lucas Rando | 0 |
| 11.4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Lucas Rando | 0 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Lucas Rando | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 19.9L | $71.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/07/2026 | 42 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Will Rixon | 2:01.5 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $21.00 |
| 8/9 | 28/05/2026 | 35 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 31.3L | $26.00 |

Driver: John McCarthy
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at Newcastle was 5th-9.4 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Heez Reasonable (1:56.40) on August 7 at $19. At the run before 8th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track, beaten 30 m by Sonny Writer (2:05.70) on July 9 at $41. Expecting a better run this time.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 07/08/2026 | 29 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $19.00 |
| 8/10 | 09/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 30.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 03/07/2026 | 23 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | J P McCarthy | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $101.00 |
| 6/9 | 17/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J P McCarthy | 0 |
| 41.3L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 10/06/2026 | 29 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | J P McCarthy | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 27.7L | $151.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/05/2026 | 6 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Young | 2100m | Fast | Mat Rue | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 06/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Blake Medlyn | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J P McCarthy | 0 |
| 7.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
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Comments
Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1720m at this track beaten 30 m by Major Austin (2:04.10) in 3yo on September 3 at $26. At his previous start game effort when 3rd (Fr7) over 1609m after racing wide at Menangle was 4th-8.94 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Tommys Luck (1:57.00) in 3yo+ on August 18 at $2.60. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 03/09/2026 | 16 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 31.9L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 27.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 18/08/2026 | 12 | 0LTW Also eligible NR 47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:57.0 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $2.60 |
| 8/9 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Nathan Xuereb | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 13.6L | $71.00 |
| 7/10 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 39.0L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 17.9L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/4 | 06/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Bailey Mcdonough | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Fitzpatrick
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr5) over 1720m at this track beaten 24 m by Major Austin (2:04.10) in 3yo on September 3 at $18. At her previous start good run when 2nd (Sr4) over 2125m at this track was 4th-9.22 at the bell, beaten a neck by Ultimate Equus (2:39.00) on August 20 at $5. Race fit now so could show her best.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 24.1L | $18.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/10 | 13/08/2026 | 80 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $81.00 |
| 4/7 | 05/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 08/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 16.6L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 25/05/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 20.6L | $10.00 |
| 9/10 | 11/05/2026 | 5 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:56.2 | 7 |
| 45.0L | $10.00 |
| 9/10 | 06/05/2026 | 9 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 71.2L | $12.00 |