Penrith Race 2 - Grant And Mikayla Ryan Happily Ever After Pace
RIPSTONE SNORTER (4) has the hoof on the till after coming from the back row to place in both starts since a spell, edged out by just a head at this venue last time. Should be close to his peak now and a better draw gives him the chance to break through. CAPTAIN BART (1) will relish the ace draw having started from this barrier twice this campaign for a win and a placing. Can go close. MICHAEL CAINE NZ (3) has been racing well at Menangle where he won from the ace draw two back then came from the outside barrier to place on Monday. Better drawn and is a big chance on the back up. OKAY GRINGO (5) starts only only spot wider than when he led for a last-start win by a head at this circuit. Could go on with it.

Driver: Jason Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr2) over 2120m at Dubbo, beaten 21 m by Gleneagle Ruler (2:35.90) in 3yo No NR on December 12 at $6. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1730m after showing early speed at Bathurst, at the bell was 3rd-3.91 beaten 6 m by Studleigh Melise (2:03.80) in NR up to 58 on December 3 at $5. Strong chance with the aid of the inside draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 12/12/2025 | 9 | No NR | $15,300.00 | Dubbo | 2120m | Fast | J T Hewitt | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 21.2L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Paula Sapio | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/11/2025 | 79 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Paula Sapio | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Bernie Hewitt | 0 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 08/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:48.9 | 6 |
| 28.1L | $15.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/09/2025 | 9 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:52.1 | 1 |
| 15.2L | $9.50 |
| 4/10 | 23/08/2025 | 5 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:53.3 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 27.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he 9th (Sr2) over 1720m at Melton beaten 40 m by Tuivasa (2:03.20) in NR 50 to 54 on October 10 at $41. Draws for a good return.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | J Farrugia | 0 |
| 20.3L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 10/10/2025 | 43 | NR 50 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 39.6L | $41.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/08/2025 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $19.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/08/2025 | 10 | NR 53 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 11.7L | $18.00 |
| 5/9 | 07/08/2025 | 94 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 18.2L | $101.00 |
| 4/5 | 26/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Jason Hackett | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 05/05/2025 | 84 | NR 47 to 54 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Gina Bell | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 24.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/9 | 10/02/2025 | 22 | 5 LIFETIME WINS | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Gina Bell | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 19.7L | $2.25 |

Driver: Brian Portelli
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr10) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 6th-12.39 beaten 6 m by Mister Jones (1:53.00) in 3yo+ 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 on December 15 at $8.50. Two runs back won by 2.5 m (Fr1) at Menangle (1:52.90) beating Wills Way in 3yo+ 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 on December 8 at $4 at the bell was 5th-8.84. Strong contender.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 15/12/2025 | 7 | 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:53.0 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 08/12/2025 | 7 | 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $4.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/12/2025 | 7 | 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:53.3 | 3 |
| 7.9L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 24/11/2025 | 7 | 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B P Portelli | 1:54.2 | 10 |
| 18.2L | $10.00 |
| 2/10 | 17/11/2025 | 7 | 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.1 | 8 |
| 9.6L | $17.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/11/2025 | 7 | 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B P Portelli | 1:54.4 | 10 |
| 10.2L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/11/2025 | 7 | 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | B P Portelli | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.80 |
| 1/5 | 22/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | B P Portelli | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | B P Portelli | 0 |
| 7.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glenn McElhinney
Stats
Comments
Good performance when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Weona Sir Vivor at Newcastle over 1609m in a NR 46 to 48 on November 18 at $16. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Okay Gringo at this track over 2125m in a NR up to 47 on December 4 at $6.50. Could be ready to peak and win.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 04/12/2025 | 16 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J J Sharp | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 18/11/2025 | 106 | NR 46 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Glenn McElhinney | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $16.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Glenn McElhinney | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 04/08/2025 | 7 | LTW Also eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:54.5 | 8 |
| 19.0L | $14.00 |
| 3/10 | 28/07/2025 | 7 | LTW Also eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:53.2 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 21/07/2025 | 11 | LTW Also eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:53.2 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $2.25 |
| 7/10 | 10/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $23.00 |

Driver: Lucas Bucca
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a head as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (2:35.20) beating Ripstone Snorter in NR up to 47 on December 4 at $2.90 at the bell was leading 5.34. Likely to be in the finish again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 04/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | L S Bucca | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.90 |
| 2/10 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | L S Bucca | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 13/11/2025 | 35 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | L S Bucca | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | L S Bucca | 1:56.9 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 02/10/2025 | 6 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | L S Bucca | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 7.7L | $5.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/09/2025 | 22 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | L S Bucca | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 9.9L | $9.00 |
| 3/5 | 08/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | L S Bucca | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 02/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | A G Bucca | 0 |
| 27.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jim Douglass
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 7th (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track was 3rd-8.14 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Nothingbutwaves (2:02.60) in NR 50 to 60 on December 11 at $3.50. Showed ability the run before when he won by 2.5 m when quickly away, (Fr2) at Menangle (1:54.00) beating Tigerlicious in 3yo+ 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 on December 1 at $4 at the bell was leading 4.23. 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 | 11/12/2025 | 10 | NR 50 to 60 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 19.6L | $3.50 |
| 1/10 | 01/12/2025 | 18 | 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $4.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/11/2025 | 10 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $4.20 |
| 3/9 | 03/11/2025 | 11 | 1LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 23/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Klayton Bigeni | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $8.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 11.6L | $31.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Jim Douglass | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 24/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Jim Douglass | 0 |
| 7.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
Stats
Comments
4th (Fr1) over 2125m after showing early pace at this track was 5th-4.65 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Obadiah Dragon (2:35.40) in NR up to 53 on December 11 at $13. Before that was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track, beaten 22 m by Charlies Ace (2:02.90) in NR up to 52 on December 4 at $101. Others read better. Prefer others.
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 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $13.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 22.9L | $101.00 |
| 9/10 | 27/11/2025 | 3 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | B P Portelli | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 14.7L | $51.00 |
| 10/10 | 24/11/2025 | 6 | NR 42 to 51 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B P Portelli | 1:54.4 | 9 |
| 25.2L | $151.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/11/2025 | 5 | NR 51 to 57 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B P Portelli | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $2.30 |
| 4/10 | 13/11/2025 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 15.1L | $31.00 |
| 5/6 | 09/11/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | D Castles | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 02/09/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | D Castles | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was leading 4.49 beaten 9 m by Nothingbutwaves (2:02.60) in NR 50 to 60 on December 11 at $11. Two runs back won by a nose as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at this track (2:38.80) beating Betting Star in NR up to 47 on December 4 at $2.60. Place best.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 60 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $11.00 |
| 1/10 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Robert Morris | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.60 |
| 9/10 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 44.1L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $2.60 |
| 3/10 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $18.00 |
| 6/9 | 06/11/2025 | 3 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $18.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J N Douglass | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 99/9 | 23/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pinjarra | 2185m | Good | W Justins | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
Stats
Comments
4th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 5th-7.67 beaten 7 m by Crunchie Diva (2:05.70) in NR up to 58 on December 11 at $19. Before that 6th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track was 7th-13.72 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Charlies Ace (2:02.90) in NR up to 52 on December 4 at $19. Hard to have on those efforts.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $19.00 |
| 6/10 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 18.3L | $19.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/11/2025 | 21 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $61.00 |
| 9/9 | 06/11/2025 | 3 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 24.3L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 03/11/2025 | 4 | NR 53 to 60 | $10,000.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 38.5L | $31.00 |
| 10/10 | 30/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 45.2L | $34.00 |
| 2/10 | 01/02/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | G W Dixon | 0 |
| 49.8L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 16/04/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | C A Petroff | 0 |
| 41.9L | $0.00 |