Penrith Race 4 - Sky Racing Active Pace
FRENCH FLEUR (1) has not raced for five-and-a-half months and has switched to the yard of top trainer Luke McCarthy in that time. Looks forward enough for the return after two trials, winning the latest, and should have no excuses from the ace draw. Hard to knock the form of MAID OF MONEY NZ (8) who has put two wins together, last time coming from a wide barrier to get home by just over a metre at Newcastle. May need luck at some stage extracting from the second row but if it comes her ways she could land the hat trick. RAYS REDEMPTION (3) should be ready to peak now after top-four finishes in his three starts since a spell, the latest from this barrier at at Menangle nine days ago. THE POSTMASTER (2) comes back in grade on the last attempt and led to win easily at Dubbo prior so can push forward from this draw.

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Returns after five-and-a-half months in the paddock. Ran only once last campaign running when well beaten into eighth behind Jilliby Ryder at Albury over 1770m in a 2 WINs on July 29 at $26. In a new yard and the draw gives her every chance for a winning return.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | J R Kershaw | 0 |
| 52.2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 29/07/2025 | 886 | 2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Neutral | Dean Cernovskis | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 52.4L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/02/2023 | 12 | No NR | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Neutral | N A Turnbull | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $4.80 |
| 1/7 | 12/02/2023 | 4 | No NR | $10,610.00 | Blayney | 2000m | Neutral | M P Rue | 2:02.3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.60 |
| 3/10 | 08/02/2023 | 13 | No NR | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Neutral | B M Hutchings | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 11.2L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/01/2023 | 7 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Neutral | M P Rue | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 13.7L | $1.35 |
| 4/7 | 19/01/2023 | 6 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | J A Callaghan | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $1.95 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 6th (Fr3) over 1720m at this track was 4th-5.81 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Heidsieck (2:04.40) in NR up to 65 on January 8 at $9. Showed ability the race before when he won by 17 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at Dubbo (2:04.40) beating Larrikin Lenny in NR up to 55 on December 26 at $3.40. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 08/01/2026 | 13 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/12/2025 | 31 | NR up to 55 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | Olivia Frisby | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 17.0L | $3.40 |
| 9/12 | 25/11/2025 | 18 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 24.0L | $1.65 |
| 10/10 | 07/11/2025 | 9 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Mark Pitt | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 112.2L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/10/2025 | 15 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $1.65 |
| 1/11 | 14/10/2025 | 33 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:54.2 | 4 |
| 16.8L | $2.25 |
| 5/5 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 10/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jim Douglass
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 5th-8.4 beaten 6 m by Guaranteed End (1:51.70) in NR up to 64 on January 6 at $51. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Sr2) over 2125m at this track, beaten 14 m by Gimme A Reason (2:33.50) in NR up to 58 on December 24 at $14. Draws well and is a chance to find the winners' list.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 06/01/2026 | 13 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:51.7 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $51.00 |
| 3/10 | 24/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $14.00 |
| 4/10 | 16/12/2025 | 145 | NR 53 to 60 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:55.1 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $8.50 |
| 2/4 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Jim Douglass | 0 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 24/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 30.4L | $21.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 10/07/2025 | 14 | NR up to 54 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $16.00 |
| 2/6 | 12/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Jim Douglass | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Klayton Bigeni
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Comments
Last start 10th (Sr4) over 1720m at this track was 9th-11.47 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Playa Blanca (2:04.50) in NR up to 58 on January 8 at $6.50. Before that, 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at Newcastle beaten 16 m by Always Thunder (1:52.90) in NR up to 58 on January 3 at $6. Capable of more than he has shown recently. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 08/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 12.4L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 03/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:52.9 | 5 |
| 16.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 24/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $19.00 |
| 10/10 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 33.4L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/12/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 60 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 27/11/2025 | 24 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Klayton Bigeni | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |
| 4/6 | 18/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Sean Grayling | 0 |
| 31.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 14/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | G J Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sebastian Piltz
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Comments
Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr5) over 1720m at this track was 10th-12.43 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Playa Blanca (2:04.50) in NR up to 58 on January 8 at $31. Before that was well back in the run when 4th (Fr6) over 2125m at this track beaten 20 m by Gimme A Reason (2:33.50) in NR up to 58 on December 24 at $34. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 08/01/2026 | 15 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $31.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 20.1L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 24.4L | $17.00 |
| 7/8 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $41.00 |
| 3/9 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $11.00 |
| 7/10 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Sebastian Piltz | 1:54.9 | 5 |
| 17.4L | $51.00 |
| 2/4 | 30/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Sebastian Piltz | 0 |
| 52.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 16/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Sebastian Piltz | 0 |
| 19.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jorja Daskalovski
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Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 1720m NR 50 to 60 on December 11. Last start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr9) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 8th-16.8 beaten 19 m by Guaranteed End (1:51.70) in NR up to 64 on January 6 at $31. Watch for a spike in form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 06/01/2026 | 17 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:51.7 | 9 |
| 19.3L | $31.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/12/2025 | 9 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:50.6 | 4 |
| 20.4L | $81.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 60 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/12/2025 | 21 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $3.10 |
| 9/10 | 13/11/2025 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 11.7L | $8.00 |
| 6/10 | 07/11/2025 | 6 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:56.5 | 8 |
| 12.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/7 | 02/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glen Douglas | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 25/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Michelle Phillips | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Zara Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr3) over 1720m at this track, beaten 20 m by Mach Da Vinci (2:02.50) in NR up to 80 on November 27 at $26. Two runs back 7th (Sr3) over 1720m at this track, beaten 21 m by Lenneth (2:03.40) in NR up to 57 on November 20 at $51. Looking to others.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 20.2L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 20/11/2025 | 6 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Klayton Bigeni | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 21.4L | $51.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/11/2025 | 13 | NR up to 58 | $12,240.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Taylah Osmond | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $16.00 |
| 7/9 | 01/11/2025 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Taylah Osmond | 1:51.3 | 7 |
| 13.4L | $71.00 |
| 1/10 | 23/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $3.30 |
| 3/10 | 16/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $2.70 |
| 4/4 | 12/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Nathan Xuereb | 0 |
| 13.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 09/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | N S Xuereb | 0 |
| 12.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jake Bigeni
Stats
Comments
Eight-year-old mare is racing in fine form. Won her last two outings at Newcastle and Maitland. Last start won by 1.1 m when driven back in the field, (Fr8) held up early, at Newcastle (1:54.30) beating Frankiromar in NR up to 60 M on January 3 at $13. With even luck she could land the hat trick.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:54.3 | 8 |
| 1.1L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 27/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 1646m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 21.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $6.50 |
| 0/10 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Declan Murphy | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 99.0L | $3.80 |
| 2/6 | 03/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | L E Dawson | 0 |
| 32.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brian Portelli
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track was leading by 0.97 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Playa Blanca (2:04.50) in NR up to 58 on January 8 at $3.60. Before that, 10th (Fr5) over 2125m after showing early pace at this track beaten 45 m by Gimme A Reason (2:33.50) in NR up to 58 on December 24 at $7.50. Capable of a better showing.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 08/01/2026 | 15 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $3.60 |
| 10/10 | 24/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 47.1L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 16/12/2025 | 5 | NR 53 to 60 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:55.1 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $7.00 |
| 7/9 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/10 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $3.90 |
| 1/6 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | B P Portelli | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 09/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | E Arnott | 0 |
| 7.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 9th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle beaten 24 m by Jorge Street (1:51.70) in NR up to 80 on January 10 at $61. Before that 5th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 7th-12.58 beaten 7 m by Heidsieck (2:04.40) in NR up to 65 on January 8 at $51. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 10/01/2026 | 2 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Olivia Frisby | 1:51.7 | 1 |
| 24.6L | $61.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $51.00 |
| 10/10 | 03/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:52.9 | 2 |
| 27.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 15.2L | $101.00 |
| 9/10 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 28.3L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 60 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.7 | 6 |
| 22.5L | $41.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | L R Thirgood | 0 |
| 31.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 12/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | L R Thirgood | 0 |
| 11.8L | $0.00 |