Bankstown Race 5 - Mounties Pace
MUSICSTAR (7) resumes from a spell of four-and-a-half months after closing off last campaign in good form, scoring at her last appearance over 1609m at Newcastle. Won't spend a penny from this draw but luck may play a role on the bell lap. Likely to run a big race to kick off this campaign. PEPPI GRATZ (5) was successful last start by 7 metres in a far better performance at Tamworth over 1980m. His recent effort is good enough to win a race of this calibre. KAY JAY MIKI (8) is better than his last-start run for ninth ninth over 1720m at Penrith would suggest. Not the worst. FOR THREE REASONS (6) is in the mix at his first run since finishing sixth over 2260m at Bathurst five months ago.

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old gelding by For A Reason out of Smiling Serene on debut. Finished fourth at Penrith in a trial on February 16 over 1720m. Has place claims.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 40.8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Vaughan Duncan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Jake Bigeni | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 09/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old colt (Bettors Wish - Macey Cullen) making his debut. Finished ninth in a trial on March 4 at Menangle over 1609m. Will be improved by a recent trial and should go well.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ashleigh Delosa | 0 |
| 35L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 25/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 44.6L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 18/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 40.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joey Sharp
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr3) over 2125m after racing wide at Penrith, beaten 45 m by Grey Cadillac (2:35.00) in NR up to 47 on March 5 at $41. Two runs back was well back in the run when 7th (Fr4) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 40 m by Magnetic Storm (1:52.40) in 3yo+ 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 on February 24 at $81. Hard to have on those efforts.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 05/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 45.1L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | J J Sharp | 1:52.4 | 4 |
| 38.1L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:53.0 | 7 |
| 26.5L | $126.00 |
| 9/9 | 03/02/2026 | 6 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 33.1L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/01/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 23.7L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:54.5 | 7 |
| 23.2L | $71.00 |
| 6/7 | 06/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | M J Atkinson | 0 |
| 49.2L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 12/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Glenn Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 54.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr1) over 1720m at Penrith, beaten 23 m by Miss Blue Stork (2:04.10) in NR up to 45 on March 2 at $81. Two runs back 9th (Fr3) over 2125m after showing early pace at Penrith beaten 25 m by Kay Jay Miki (2:38.50) in NR up to 48 on February 19 at $71. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 02/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 23.3L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 25.3L | $71.00 |
| 3/5 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Sebastian Piltz | 0 |
| 28L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 05/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Sebastian Piltz | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 27.9L | $101.00 |
| 5/9 | 27/01/2026 | 5 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 27.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Sebastian Piltz | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 29.7L | $31.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 20.9L | $126.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Sebastian Piltz | 0 |
| 4.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grace Panella
Stats
Comments
Last start on from midfield and posted a big 7 m win (Sr1) at Tamworth (2:25.70) beating Slick And Suave in 0-1 WIN on March 5 at $4 at the bell was leading 0.82. In form and should feature in the finish again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 05/03/2026 | 10 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/4 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 0/10 | 23/02/2026 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 10/10 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 122.7L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 05/02/2026 | 255 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | B P Portelli | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 17.2L | $101.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | B P Portelli | 0 |
| 29.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 26/05/2025 | 11 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 2:01.2 | 4 |
| 17.5L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 15/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 48.4L | $81.00 |

Driver: Peter Jnr Green
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he 6th (Fr1) over 2260m at Bathurst, beaten 25 m by Always Lightning (2:48.50) in 2 WINs on October 10 at $26. Can play a role in the finish.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Vaughan Duncan | 0 |
| 67.6L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Peter Green Jnr | 0 |
| 33.7L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 10/10/2025 | 4 | 2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Emma Turnbull | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 25.4L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/10/2025 | 8 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Eugowra | 2100m | Fast | Peter Green Jnr | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $71.00 |
| 8/9 | 28/09/2025 | 24 | No NR | $6,940.00 | Eugowra | 2100m | Neutral | Peter Green Jnr | 2:01.8 | 4 |
| 18.1L | $71.00 |
| 8/9 | 04/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Peter Green Jnr | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 45.1L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Peter Green Jnr | 2:02.2 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $151.00 |
| 5/9 | 21/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Taylah Osmond | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $5.50 |

Driver: Lleyton Green
Stats
Comments
Returns after four-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign recording a big 6 m win after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Newcastle (1:57.20) beating Executivedecisions in 2yo NR up to 55 F on October 31 at $6.50 at the bell was leading.6m on the pegs. Can win with even luck.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Colin Mcdowell | 0 |
| 37.1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Colin Mcdowell | 0 |
| 23.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 31/10/2025 | 4 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $6.50 |
| 9/9 | 27/10/2025 | 6 | 1 WIN | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Colin Mcdowell | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 119.6L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 21/10/2025 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | Lleyton Green | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 40.0L | $5.00 |
| 10/10 | 11/10/2025 | 12 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:50.7 | 10 |
| 121.7L | $151.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/09/2025 | 194 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $151.00 |
| 9/9 | 19/03/2025 | - | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Lleyton Green | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 56.9L | $151.00 |

Driver: Jim Douglass
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Backing up quickly after 9th (Fr2) over 1720m at Penrith, beaten 30 m by Jetasi (2:05.60) in NR up to 48 on March 12 at $18. The run prior 8th (Fr4) over 1720m at Penrith was 5th-8.14 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Villarock (2:02.50) in NR up to 50 on March 2 at $17. A return to form is on the cards.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 12/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 31.6L | $18.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:54.6 | 4 |
| 18.6L | $17.00 |
| 1/9 | 19/02/2026 | 132 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $7.50 |
| 5/9 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 7.4L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 11.6L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 10/10/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Andrew Bourke | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 67.9L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 02/10/2025 | 13 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Andrew Bourke | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 16.6L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 19/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Andrew Bourke | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 47.3L | $71.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/09/2025 | 64 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Andrew Bourke | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 15.9L | $51.00 |

Driver: Billy Muscat
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Sr4) over 1720m at Penrith, beaten 25 m by She Who Dares (2:03.20) in NR up to 52 on March 5 at $101. Before that, 6th (Fr7) over 1609m after showing early pace at Newcastle, at the bell was 6th-13.59 beaten 19 m by Tried And Trusted (1:58.40) in 0-1 WIN on February 23 at $4.20. Capable of a better showing.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 05/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Billy Muscat | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 25.8L | $101.00 |
| 6/10 | 23/02/2026 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B W Muscat | 1:58.4 | 7 |
| 19.5L | $4.20 |
| 8/10 | 17/02/2026 | 8 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B W Muscat | 1:51.8 | 6 |
| 39.9L | $61.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/02/2026 | 5 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B W Muscat | 1:54.5 | 8 |
| 14.2L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | B W Muscat | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 19.8L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 21/01/2026 | 293 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | B W Muscat | 1:59.6 | 5 |
| 4.2L | $2.80 |
| 3/7 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | B W Muscat | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | B W Muscat | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glenn McElhinney
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, broke in score up and was out of position at the start 10th (Sr4) over 2125m at Penrith, well beaten by Grey Cadillac (2:35.00) in NR up to 47 on March 5 at $151. Before that was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr8) over 1609m after showing early speed and racing wide at Newcastle well beaten by Tried And Trusted (1:58.40) in 0-1 WIN on February 23 at $81. Hard to have on those efforts.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 05/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | J J Sharp | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 333.5L | $151.00 |
| 9/10 | 23/02/2026 | 192 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J J Sharp | 1:58.4 | 8 |
| 131.3L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J J Sharp | 0 |
| 35.7L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J J Sharp | 0 |
| 26L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 15/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:58.2 | 7 |
| 211.6L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/08/2025 | 42 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:53.8 | 6 |
| 33.3L | $10.00 |
| 9/9 | 27/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 61.4L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 20/06/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 8.7L | $1.70 |