Penrith Race 5 - The Kitty Cup Pace
RAGING WHITEBAIT NZ (10) has been well travelled of late. Galloped from a standing start in Tasmania last time and had been tackling good company at Melton prior. Won the only time he attempted this distance and while the draw is tricky he finds a winnable assignment. HARLEEQUIN (2) was fifth when tackling a handy line-up of mares at Menangle last start and came from the second row for back-to-back wins at this circuit and distance prior. Up in grade but draws to advantage. WESTERN STYLE (9) draws on the second line but hasn't been far from the placegetters in the city of late and should be ready to peak now. BARNSTORMER NZ (3) is building in fitness and can feature from a nice draw.

Driver: Chris Geary
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was well back in the run when 5th (Fr3) over 2120m at Dubbo beaten 12 m by Vin Number (2:32.70) in LR NR up to 90 M on December 12 at $101. Showed ability the race before when she won by a head when quickly away, (Fr5) at this track (2:02.90) beating Shark Dancer in NR up to 52 on December 4 at $4.60 at the bell was leading 3.92. May feature from 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 | 8 | NR up to 90 | $30,600.00 | Dubbo | 2120m | Fast | Mat Rue | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 12.7L | $101.00 |
| 1/4 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | T D Williams | 0 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 04/12/2025 | 5 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.0 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $4.60 |
| 4/7 | 29/11/2025 | 2 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.8 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $71.00 |
| 1/10 | 27/11/2025 | 5 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/11/2025 | 2 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:52.3 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $151.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/11/2025 | 5 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryann Morris | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $3.40 |
| 3/6 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bailey McDonough
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into fifth after being driven well back, behind Alfnalma at Menangle over 1609m in a NR up to 75 M on December 6 at $12. Performed better the start before where she won by 1.1 m as favourite (Sr3) at this track (2:04.20) beating Constantina in NR up to 58 M on November 20 at $1.40 at the bell was 3rd-0.42. Rates highly. Draws to play a major role.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 06/12/2025 | 16 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L McDonough | 1:51.1 | 6 |
| 18.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 20/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $1.40 |
| 1/10 | 06/11/2025 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 17.4L | $1.75 |
| 6/9 | 27/10/2025 | 19 | NR up to 65 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | J B Meikle | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 9.7L | $8.00 |
| 2/10 | 08/10/2025 | 13 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | B L McDonough | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $3.20 |
| 2/10 | 25/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $2.00 |
| 6/9 | 27/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J B Meikle | 0 |
| 29.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 04/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Adam Sanderson | 0 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr3) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 7th-11.96 beaten 14 m by Gipsy Princess (2:02.20) in NR 61 to 65 on December 11 at $23. At his previous start 9th (Sr3) over 1720m at this track beaten 35 m by Our Uncle Jim (2:02.90) in NR up to 62 on December 4 at $13. Should be at peak fitness now and can feature from a nice draw.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | NR 61 to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $23.00 |
| 9/9 | 04/12/2025 | 12 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | T J Miles | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 36.4L | $13.00 |
| 8/8 | 22/11/2025 | 212 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 17.8L | $51.00 |
| 6/6 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J L Daskalovski | 0 |
| 6.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | J L Daskalovski | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 24/04/2025 | 13 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Lochie Painting | 1:15.6 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/04/2025 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
| 9/10 | 28/03/2025 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Kerryann Morris | 1:54.4 | 4 |
| 36.1L | $51.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 9th-16.63 beaten 11 m by The Greek General (2:02.00) in NR up to 80 on December 4 at $61. Before that, 8th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track beaten 23 m by Mach Da Vinci (2:02.50) in NR up to 80 on November 27 at $9.50. Can do better.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | T J Miles | 1:54.2 | 6 |
| 11.6L | $61.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 23.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/10 | 20/11/2025 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $4.60 |
| 2/9 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $18.00 |
| 7/10 | 07/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | T J Miles | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 14.1L | $17.00 |
| 4/7 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | R P Morris | 0 |
| 11.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 12/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J P Gallagher | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Rixon
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Sr1) over 1720m at this track was 6th-8.3 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Gipsy Princess (2:02.20) in NR 61 to 65 on December 11 at $21. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr7) over 2240m after being wide early at Goulburn beaten 55 m by Stormy Woods (2:43.30) in NR up to 70 on April 13 at $31. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 11/12/2025 | 242 | NR 61 to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Hannah Rixon | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 14.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 19/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 18.4L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 13/04/2025 | 17 | NR up to 70 | $20,400.00 | Goulburn | 2240m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 54.8L | $31.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/03/2025 | 11 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $4.60 |
| 8/10 | 16/03/2025 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $25,000.00 | Canberra | 2570m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 46.4L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 06/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 27/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Hannah Rixon | 1:55.1 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
Stats
Comments
Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following December 4 run. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 2 m (Sr2) at this track (2:02.20) beating Cash And Bling in NR 61 to 65 on December 11 at $6.50 at the bell was 3rd-2.81. This race will be harder than that win. Could go on with it.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | NR 61 to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 9/10 | 04/12/2025 | 87 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 12.4L | $26.00 |
| 2/2 | 29/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 08/09/2025 | 9 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:52.9 | 8 |
| 10.1L | $14.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:53.0 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/9 | 23/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:52.5 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $8.00 |
| 8/10 | 16/08/2025 | 29 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:50.7 | 7 |
| 19.7L | $19.00 |
| 3/9 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 12.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr5) over 1730m at Bathurst was 7th-12.29 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Hes Chiming (2:03.90) in NR up to 90 on December 10 at $16. Before that, 8th (Fr5) over 1730m at Bathurst, at the bell was 8th-12.68 beaten 8 m by Hez Dusty (2:04.10) in NR up to 80 on December 3 at $5.50. Can play a greater role this time.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 14.0L | $16.00 |
| 8/8 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | J T Hewitt | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 8.2L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 26/11/2025 | 82 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Paula Sapio | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $8.50 |
| 4/6 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Bernie Hewitt | 0 |
| 23.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 05/09/2025 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 5.7L | $3.10 |
| 7/10 | 30/08/2025 | 14 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 12.9L | $4.20 |
| 3/10 | 16/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:50.7 | 2 |
| 11.7L | $3.60 |
| 4/6 | 04/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 8.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into sixth after being driven well back, behind Kanena Provlima at Newcastle over 2030m in a NR up to 80 on October 10 at $26. Keep safe after a recent trial win at Menangle and has won twice when fresh before.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 10/10/2025 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:53.6 | 7 |
| 37.5L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 02/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 25/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 18/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 11/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $3.80 |
| 1/10 | 04/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $3.70 |
| 7/9 | 04/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 03/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 8 m by Erupt Stride (1:52.70) in NR up to 80 on December 13 at $17. The run before 5th (Fr9) over 1609m after racing wide at Menangle was 2nd-4.84 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Captain Blood (1:53.10) in NR up to 70 on December 1 at $3.90. Nicely placed to make an impact this time.
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 | 13/12/2025 | 12 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | J G Coney | 1:52.7 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:53.1 | 9 |
| 5.7L | $3.90 |
| 7/9 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chloe Formosa | 1:51.1 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $61.00 |
| 9/10 | 15/11/2025 | 625 | NR up to 90 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:54.3 | 10 |
| 36.0L | $151.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | C R Judd | 0 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 17.6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 29/02/2024 | 5 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | W H Rixon | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 24/02/2024 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | W H Rixon | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $8.50 |

Driver: Declan Murphy
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 7th (FT Fr1) over 2200m at Launceston, beaten 35 m by Heza Punk Rocker (2:44.00) in NR 80 or better on November 16 at $5. The run previous broke in score up and was out of position at the start 5th (Fr2) over 1720m at Melton was 8th-16 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Look Like Diamonds (1:59.00) in NR up to 105 on November 1 at $81. Looks well placed.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 16/11/2025 | 15 | NR 80 or better | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 35.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:51.4 | 2 |
| 12.2L | $81.00 |
| 2/4 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 18/10/2025 | 21 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $101.00 |
| 1/5 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 27/09/2025 | 7 | NR 75 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 19.2L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 20/09/2025 | 112 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 14.2L | $13.00 |
| 9/11 | 31/05/2025 | 14 | NR 83 to 96 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.5 | 7 |
| 12.7L | $21.00 |