Penrith Race 1 - Crystal Mystic Fair @ Club Paceway Jan 17-18 Pace
SHARK DANCER (7) came from wider on this row and worked home in good style to score by 2 metres at this circuit and distance last week. Won't spend a penny from this draw and if he gets the gaps could make it two on the bounce. HOT CRUISE CONTROL (9) was far from disgraced when fifth from this row last start. Had recorded two wins and a second from the previous four starts so has been going well. PELIGROSO (2) has been coming from wider or second row barriers of late so is better served by this low draw. RIO DE JANEIRO BLUE NZ (5) is worth some thought off a second at this circuit and distance three back.

Driver: Paul Tanti
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 7th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early speed and racing wide at Newcastle, beaten 22 m by Halloween (1:57.40) in NR up to 35 on December 30 at $71. Before that 7th (Fr1) over 1609m at Newcastle beaten 45 m by Goodtime Miki (1:55.10) in NR up to 35 on December 16 at $151. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 30/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 35 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | P J Tanti | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 22.1L | $71.00 |
| 7/9 | 16/12/2025 | 12 | NR up to 35 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | P J Tanti | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 43.9L | $151.00 |
| 9/10 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | P J Tanti | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 37.4L | $71.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | P J Tanti | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 31.3L | $151.00 |
| 2/5 | 18/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | P J Tanti | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 13/11/2025 | 10 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | P J Tanti | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 74.6L | $81.00 |
| 9/10 | 03/11/2025 | 41 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 | $10,000.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | P J Tanti | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 20.4L | $61.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | P J Tanti | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Klayton Bigeni
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr10) over 1609m at Menangle was 8th-17 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Petes Big Jim (1:52.70) in 3yo+ 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 on January 6 at $41. The start before 7th (Sr1) over 2125m at this track, beaten 30 m by Gimme A Reason (2:33.50) in NR up to 58 on December 24 at $7. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 06/01/2026 | 13 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:52.7 | 10 |
| 17.6L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 24/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 29.4L | $7.00 |
| 7/10 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 25.8L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:55.0 | 5 |
| 11.9L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 27/11/2025 | 9 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Declan Murphy | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jim Douglass | 0 |
| 21.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 12/04/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Byford | 2150m | Good | R P Bell | 0 |
| 3.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 2125m at this track, beaten 22 m by Follow The Money (2:37.60) in NR up to 48 on December 24 at $23. At the run before 7th (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track beaten 35 m by Allornothinglevi (2:02.40) in NR up to 47 on December 18 at $12. Draws well so can improve.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 24/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 22.5L | $23.00 |
| 7/9 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 34.3L | $12.00 |
| 10/10 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 24.7L | $8.00 |
| 5/10 | 04/12/2025 | 126 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $7.50 |
| 4/5 | 18/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | A J Copps | 0 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 31/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 41.6L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 13.9L | $9.50 |
| 1/6 | 21/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Chris Geary | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jake Bigeni
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 8th-15.35 beaten 13 m by Heidsieck (2:04.40) in NR up to 65 on January 8 at $81. At the run before 10th (Sr3) over 1720m at this track beaten 55 m by Cash And Bling (2:02.90) in NR up to 58 on November 27 at $26. Can do better.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 08/01/2026 | 42 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 13.9L | $81.00 |
| 1/4 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | M N Bigeni | 0 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 27/11/2025 | 24 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jake Bigeni | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 54.3L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 03/11/2025 | 14 | NR 53 to 60 | $10,000.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Declan Murphy | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 39.5L | $8.00 |
| 6/10 | 20/10/2025 | 11 | 0W/20K Stakes | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jake Bigeni | 1:53.0 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:56.9 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/10 | 02/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jake Bigeni | 1:55.3 | 6 |
| 18.9L | $23.00 |
| 3/5 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Jake Bigeni | 0 |
| 21.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Geary
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr3) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 4th-4.68 beaten 13 m by Shark Dancer (2:05.10) in NR up to 48 on January 8 at $6. Before that, 8th (Fr3) over 2120m after showing early speed at Dubbo beaten 17 m by Yukon Be Serious (2:33.60) in NR up to 60 on December 26 at $31. Among the chances on his best form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 08/01/2026 | 13 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | J L Daskalovski | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 13.1L | $6.00 |
| 8/9 | 26/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 60 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 2120m | Neutral | Jason Turnbull | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 17.0L | $31.00 |
| 2/10 | 18/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $2.70 |
| 9/10 | 12/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $12,240.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Olivia Frisby | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 13.1L | $9.00 |
| 8/10 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | L S Bucca | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 25.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/10 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | L S Bucca | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 3.7L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 03/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Brown | 0 |
| 30.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 14/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J W Brown | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr9) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 35 m by Petes Big Jim (1:52.70) in 3yo+ 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 on January 6 at $17. At the run before good run when 2nd (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 4.5 m by Palatino (2:02.20) in NR up to 53 on December 24 at $23. Better than the last run so worth another chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 06/01/2026 | 13 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:52.7 | 9 |
| 34.2L | $17.00 |
| 2/9 | 24/12/2025 | 55 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $23.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Sebastian Piltz | 0 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 30/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Sebastian Piltz | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 22.8L | $4.80 |
| 5/10 | 23/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 16/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jake Bigeni | 1:55.3 | 6 |
| 15.1L | $14.00 |
| 5/10 | 09/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 16.7L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 04/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Sebastian Piltz | 0 |
| 22.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sebastian Piltz
Stats
Comments
Hard to fault of late. Last start won by 2 m (Sr3) at this track (2:05.10) beating Madazalways in NR up to 48 on January 8 at $7 at the bell was 5th-6.74. Can go back-to-back.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 08/01/2026 | 21 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $3.30 |
| 5/10 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | J B Meikle | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 11.9L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 04/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.70 |
| 4/10 | 25/11/2025 | 49 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | Sebastian Piltz | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 19/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Sebastian Piltz | 0 |
| 13.2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 07/10/2025 | 8 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:51.9 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $41.00 |
| 1/9 | 23/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Sebastian Piltz | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr6) over 2125m at this track beaten 45 m by Charlies Ace (2:35.40) in NR up to 53 on January 8 at $51. Two runs back 5th (Fr2) over 2125m after showing early pace at this track beaten 25 m by Gimme A Reason (2:33.50) in NR up to 58 on December 24 at $10. Prefer others.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 08/01/2026 | 15 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 45.4L | $51.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 25.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 20.4L | $26.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Vaughan Duncan
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into fifth behind Charlies Ace at this track over 2125m in a NR up to 53 on January 8 at $7. Performed better the start before with a game effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1710m after showing early pace at Goulburn, beaten 17 m by Precise (2:02.50) in NR up to 60 on January 2 at $21. With even luck can be right in the thick of things.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 08/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 19.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 02/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 17.5L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 24/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 19.2L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 16/12/2025 | 5 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $1.55 |
| 1/10 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $7.50 |
| 7/10 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 13.2L | $21.00 |
| 9/9 | 13/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B P Portelli | 0 |
| 26L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 05/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B P Portelli | 0 |
| 22.1L | $0.00 |