Penrith Race 7 - Sky Racing Active 2Yo Pace
DEVIOUS MINDS (8) led and kept going to record an emphatic 18 metre win when second-up last start at Newcastle. Draws on the back line this time but will be fitter again and has plenty of upside. ROCK WITH THE BEST (11) has been far from disgraced in Breeders Challenge heats at his last couple and had put together a string of wins and placings prior. Player with even luck from the back row. ETHANS REVENGE (7) debuted impressively last start, scoring by almost 6 metres at this venue. This is tougher but he has plenty of scope for improvement. SHESTERKIN (6) debuted impressively four months ago, scoring by a head at Horsham. Readied for the return with two trials so keep safe.

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing fourth behind Dynamite Danni at this track over 1720m in a 2yo MAIDEN on September 25 at $19. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Ethans Revenge at this track over 2125m in a MAIDEN on October 2 at $41. Forward performance expected.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 02/10/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 10.7L | $41.00 |
4/10 | 25/09/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $19.00 |
10/10 | 18/09/2025 | 127 | 0-1 WIN | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 29.5L | $81.00 |
7/7 | 01/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Emma Turnbull | 0 |
| 21.9L | $0.00 | |
8/9 | 14/05/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Mat Rue | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 55.4L | $41.00 |
2/4 | 05/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J T Hewitt | 0 |
| 21.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 30 m by Nocturnal (1:51.80) in 2yo No NR CG on September 29 at $21. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Sr4) over 1720m after racing wide at this track was 2nd-0.81 at the bell, beaten 2.5 m by Beachbabe Crocker (2:07.10) in 2yo 0-1 WIN on September 18 at $4.60. Go well from this draw.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 29/09/2025 | 11 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:51.8 | 4 |
| 27.7L | $21.00 |
3/10 | 18/09/2025 | 152 | 0-1 WIN | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $4.60 |
2/7 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | P H Rixon | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
1/4 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | W R Sullivan | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
2/7 | 19/04/2025 | 12 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.8 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $7.00 |
4/8 | 07/04/2025 | 17 | No NR | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 8.2L | $15.00 |
7/7 | 21/03/2025 | - | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 134.0L | $34.00 |

Driver: Bailey McDonough
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Comments
Two-year-old colt facing the starter for the second time. At debut was well back in the run when 8th (Fr4) over 1609m at Newcastle, at the bell was 9th-20 beaten 13 m by Carpenter (1:57.50) in MAIDEN on September 26 at $9. Finds a few better. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 26/09/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $9.00 |
7/7 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | B L McDonough | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
4/8 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 22.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1730m at Bathurst, beaten 35 m by Bettorleftalone (2:04.20) in 2yo MAIDEN on September 24 at $9. At his previous start 8th (Fr1) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 30 m by Hollywood Strip (1:50.00) in 2yo No NR CG on September 15 at $51. Capable of a better showing.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/9 | 24/09/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 33.5L | $9.00 |
8/10 | 15/09/2025 | 9 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Declan Murphy | 1:50.0 | 1 |
| 32.4L | $51.00 |
3/10 | 06/09/2025 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:53.2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |
2/10 | 29/08/2025 | 4 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Rickie Alchin | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.00 |
2/7 | 25/08/2025 | 140 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:53.6 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $26.00 |
4/9 | 20/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 | |
7/8 | 07/04/2025 | 9 | No NR | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Declan Murphy | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 21.0L | $18.00 |
1/7 | 26/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jim Douglass
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr6) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 7th-11.9 beaten 15 m by Degarmea Teale (1:54.90) in 2yo No NR F on September 29 at $151. Two runs back came from midfield and posted a big 5.5 m win (Fr5) at this track (2:07.60) beating Major Maverick in 2yo MAIDEN on September 25 at $15 at the bell was 4th-6.34. Might need easier.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 29/09/2025 | 4 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:54.9 | 6 |
| 15.9L | $151.00 |
1/10 | 25/09/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $15.00 |
9/10 | 17/09/2025 | 6 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:55.6 | 7 |
| 43.2L | $81.00 |
7/10 | 11/09/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 9.4L | $61.00 |
7/10 | 04/09/2025 | 20 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 22.3L | $101.00 |
2/10 | 20/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jim Douglass | 0 |
| 13.6L | $0.00 | |
8/8 | 15/08/2025 | 11 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $23.00 |
3/4 | 30/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Nathan Xuereb | 0 |
| 12.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke McCarthy
Stats
Comments
Two-year-old colt lining up for the second time. Won at debut when by a head (Fr7) at Horsham (2:05.40) beating Jilliby Randal in MAIDEN on June 11 at $3.70 at the bell was leading 3.6m on the pegs. Keep safe.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 01/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 | |
4/4 | 24/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 9.4L | $0.00 | |
1/8 | 11/06/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:58.7 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $3.70 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Was on debut a big 6 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (2:37.70) beating Janelle May in MAIDEN on October 2 at $1.35 at the bell was leading 7.14. Tricky draw to overcome but has plenty of upside.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 02/10/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $1.35 |
1/4 | 24/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 | |
8/9 | 17/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 63.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
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Comments
Last start won a big 18 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at Newcastle (2:27.90) beating About My Time in 0-1 WIN on September 23 at $1.60 at the bell was leading 7.41. Improvement in store and expected to measure up again.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 23/09/2025 | 15 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 18.3L | $1.60 |
6/8 | 08/09/2025 | 150 | 2 WINs | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:52.8 | 1 |
| 34.3L | $9.50 |
3/8 | 27/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 | |
1/8 | 20/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
8/12 | 11/04/2025 | 23 | No NR | $200,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 47.6L | $81.00 |
4/10 | 19/03/2025 | 8 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:55.4 | 8 |
| 21.1L | $26.00 |
2/10 | 11/03/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $6.50 |

Driver: Blake Fitzpatrick
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Comments
Returns after 11 weeks in the paddock. Finished off last preparation recording a big 6 m win as favourite (Fr2) at Newcastle (1:56.60) beating My Ultimate Banjo in 2yo MAIDEN on July 25 at $1.65 at the bell was leading 3.6m on the pegs. Expecting a good return to the track.
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 | 01/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 13.9L | $0.00 | |
1/10 | 25/07/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $1.65 |
3/9 | 17/07/2025 | 27 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |
1/6 | 09/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
3/9 | 20/06/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:56.9 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $6.00 |

Driver: Brian Portelli
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 10th (Fr2) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 65 m by Hollywood Strip (1:50.00) in 2yo No NR CG on September 15 at $101. Showed ability the run before when he won by 2 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Cranbourne (2:01.20) beating Quick Crunch in MAIDEN on August 24 at $2 at the bell was leading 4.9m on the pegs. Can do better.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/10 | 15/09/2025 | 22 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:50.0 | 2 |
| 66.1L | $101.00 |
2/4 | 31/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
1/6 | 24/08/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:01.2 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $2.00 |
5/8 | 14/08/2025 | 176 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $15.00 |
2/4 | 10/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | ||
3/6 | 19/02/2025 | - | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $8.50 |

Driver: Hannah Rixon
Stats
Comments
Two-year-old colt who has plenty of ability. Unlucky last start 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at Menangle was 3rd-7.77 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Nocturnal (1:51.80) in 2yo No NR CG on September 29 at $19. Better placed.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/7 | 29/09/2025 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:51.8 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $19.00 |
6/10 | 15/09/2025 | 11 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:50.0 | 9 |
| 29.3L | $51.00 |
1/9 | 04/09/2025 | 59 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $1.55 |
4/8 | 27/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 26L | $0.00 | |
2/7 | 07/07/2025 | 11 | 1 WIN | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $4.40 |
1/10 | 26/06/2025 | 13 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $3.80 |
3/7 | 13/06/2025 | - | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $2.10 |
2/8 | 04/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |