Penrith Race 5 - Asahi Pace
ROYAL DIVISION (10) was brave in his return to the winners' circle at Menangle last start, coming from a wide barrier and working before scoring by 1.7 metres. Freshened since but kept up to the mark with a trial. Owns a good strike rate at this distance and has winning claims despite a tricky draw. MAURLEN BOY (6) was a fair way off a talented winner when fifth last start at Menangle but had been much closer to the winner when finishing top-four in his previous three city outings. Can measure up in this line up. IDEAL MARQUESS (9) will fitter for two Menangle outings since a spell. Has placed in three of four previous third-up attempts so may be ready to show more. PLAYA BLANCA (1) goes up in grade but gets the ace draw and added to a good record here in winning from the back row last week.

Driver: Declan Murphy
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a head (Sr3) at this track (2:04.50) beating Sunday Mornings in NR up to 58 on January 8 at $4.60 at the bell was 5th-5.66. Up in grade but nicely drawn so could go on with it.
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 | 08/01/2026 | 19 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $4.60 |
| 6/10 | 20/12/2025 | 5 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | S J Rains | 1:51.6 | 4 |
| 12.4L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 15/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:54.1 | 6 |
| 4.2L | $34.00 |
| 5/9 | 09/12/2025 | 4 | NR up to 60 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 27.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 05/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $12,240.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $13.00 |
| 6/7 | 29/11/2025 | 9 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:52.8 | 5 |
| 7.7L | $9.50 |
| 4/9 | 14/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Marburg | 1850m | Good | W T Rothwell | 0 |
| 12.7L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 09/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | N R Rothwell | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Rixon
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track was 5th-8.85 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Heidsieck (2:04.40) in NR up to 65 on January 8 at $12. At his previous start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr5) over 1720m at this track was 10th-17.91 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Harleequin (2:03.00) in NR up to 80 on December 18 at $51. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 08/01/2026 | 21 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Hannah Rixon | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $12.00 |
| 9/10 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Hannah Rixon | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 7.7L | $51.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 11th (Fr8) over 2240m at Goulburn beaten 24 m by Outside Fighter (2:43.80) in NR up to 70 on January 2 at $51. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr3) over 2125m after showing early speed at this track beaten 18 m by Lets Turn It On (2:33.10) in NR up to 90 on December 24 at $26. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 02/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 70 | $25,000.00 | Goulburn | 2240m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:57.7 | 8 |
| 24.4L | $51.00 |
| 4/9 | 24/12/2025 | 11 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 18.6L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 13/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Robert Morris | 1:50.6 | 10 |
| 19.9L | $61.00 |
| 1/10 | 04/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/11/2025 | 13 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $7.50 |
| 8/9 | 15/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.4 | 6 |
| 22.2L | $14.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 21/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Geary
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 8th (Fr5) over 2525m after showing early speed and racing wide at Dubbo, well beaten by Fashion Icon (3:04.80) in No NR on December 12 at $17. Two runs back came from midfield and won by 3 m (Sr2) at this track (2:02.90) beating Nothingbutwaves in NR up to 62 on December 4 at $5 at the bell was 4th-4.06. Might find this grade beyond him.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 12/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $15,300.00 | Dubbo | 2525m | Fast | Mat Rue | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 93.1L | $17.00 |
| 1/9 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $5.00 |
| 9/10 | 27/11/2025 | 5 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:54.6 | 6 |
| 25.4L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 22/11/2025 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:51.9 | 3 |
| 7.7L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $19.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $5.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | M J Atkinson | 0 |
| 30.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 25/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1930m | R P Leonard | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at Newcastle, at the bell was 4th-6.97 beaten 6 m by Saint Crusader (1:53.10) in NR up to 90 on January 9 at $8.50. Before that, 8th (Fr4) over 2240m after showing early speed at Goulburn, beaten 20 m by Outside Fighter (2:43.80) in NR up to 70 on January 2 at $4.80. Contender.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 09/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.1 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $8.50 |
| 8/12 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $25,000.00 | Goulburn | 2240m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 20.2L | $4.80 |
| 5/10 | 19/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 2044m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $4.40 |
| 5/10 | 13/12/2025 | 12 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.7 | 10 |
| 13.1L | $61.00 |
| 8/10 | 01/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:53.1 | 7 |
| 18.7L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/11/2025 | 93 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:52.9 | 5 |
| 8.9L | $13.00 |
| 4/6 | 19/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Glenn Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Zara Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into fifth after being driven well back, behind Captains Mistress at Menangle over 1609m in a 4-120yo+ 1W/20K Stakes on January 10 at $26. Raced better the start before that with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr7) over 1609m at Menangle was 6th-11.81 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Royal Division (1:51.70) in 4-020yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on December 20 at $7.50. Well placed and looks a big chance to find the winners' list.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 10/01/2026 | 21 | 1W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:50.0 | 7 |
| 33.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:51.7 | 7 |
| 5.6L | $7.50 |
| 4/10 | 13/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:51.7 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $23.00 |
| 9/10 | 29/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:53.6 | 8 |
| 10.9L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:52.4 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $2.90 |
| 4/8 | 30/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 5.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 16/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Keali Hepworth | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 8th (Sr1) over 2125m at this track beaten 23 m by Lets Turn It On (2:33.10) in NR up to 90 on December 24 at $15. Before that 7th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track was 7th-10.63 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Harleequin (2:03.00) in NR up to 80 on December 18 at $9.50. Prefer others.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 24/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 23.9L | $15.00 |
| 7/10 | 18/12/2025 | 69 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $9.50 |
| 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 |
| 7/9 | 04/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Xuereb
Stats
Comments
Comes here second-up after nine days. Lacklustre first-up performance when 7th (Fr9) over 1609m at Menangle was 8th-14.8 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Jalaneel (1:53.00) in NR up to 75 on January 6 at $31. May need more racing.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 06/01/2026 | 921 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Nathan Xuereb | 1:53.0 | 9 |
| 18.5L | $31.00 |
| 6/7 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Nathan Xuereb | 0 |
| 28.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 30/06/2023 | 69 | NR up to 75 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | N S Xuereb | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 11.2L | $13.00 |
| 7/10 | 22/04/2023 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | N S Xuereb | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 08/04/2023 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | N S Xuereb | 1:54.2 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $6.00 |
| 8/10 | 31/03/2023 | 27 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | C M Geary | 1:56.7 | 8 |
| 12.2L | $6.00 |
| 10/10 | 04/03/2023 | 11 | NR up to 80 | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | C M Geary | 1:50.5 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 15/08/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | N S Xuereb | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Eight-year-old entire who has plenty of ability. Unlucky last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 6th-10.6 beaten 16 m by Jalaneel (1:53.00) in NR up to 75 on January 6 at $5.50. Could be ready to peak third up.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 06/01/2026 | 17 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:53.0 | 7 |
| 16.8L | $5.50 |
| 8/10 | 20/12/2025 | 226 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Day Jr | 1:51.6 | 10 |
| 18.1L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 8.7L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 08/05/2025 | 12 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $14.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/04/2025 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:51.4 | 2 |
| 11.9L | $34.00 |
| 10/10 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:55.9 | 10 |
| 36.6L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 05/04/2025 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:50.9 | 10 |
| 11.9L | $51.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.75 m (Fr9) at Menangle (1:51.70) beating Baxter Red in 4-020yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on December 20 at $6.50 at the bell was leading 0.14. Has the ability to overcome an awkward draw and win again.
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 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:51.7 | 9 |
| 1.7L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 13/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Mat Rue | 1:51.7 | 8 |
| 5.1L | $9.50 |
| 4/10 | 04/12/2025 | 47 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 7/7 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 42.3L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 18/10/2025 | 5 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:55.6 | 10 |
| 12.9L | $7.50 |
| 1/9 | 13/10/2025 | 9 | 5 0K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:52.5 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $4.20 |
| 9/9 | 04/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:51.3 | 9 |
| 8.7L | $9.50 |