Penrith Race 5 - Thursday Markets @ Penrith Showground Pace
HARLEEQUIN (5) enjoyed the drop in grade from the city when she came from the back row and got home by a narrow margin at this venue at her latest appearance. Suited at this shorter distance having won five of her nine attempts at it here and she'll be at peak fitness now. RED SAPPHIRE (7) drew wider on this row and didn't have much go his way when midfield last week. His other two city efforts this time in had merit and he strikes at 50 per cent at this circuit and distance. Race fit now and draws for a trail so is a big chance if he gets the gaps. DOUGS FLAME (9) faded out last start but was racing consistently at Menangle prior and owns a good strike rate here. MR TEDDY NZ (3) was checked and broke last week but draws to be competitive having come from a similar barrier for second in the city last month.

Driver: Seaton Grima
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 2030m after showing early speed at Newcastle beaten 8 m by Lochinvar Jag (2:25.50) in NR up to 68 on March 6 at $23. At the start before game effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 2240m after showing early pace at Melton was 3rd-4.15 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Always Be Blakey (2:41.90) in NR up to 80 on February 21 at $13. Can be competitive from the inside draw.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 06/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 8.2L | $23.00 |
| 3/12 | 21/02/2026 | 15 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $31.00 |
| 10/10 | 30/01/2026 | 11 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $71.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/01/2026 | 9 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 1:56.7 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $61.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/01/2026 | 21 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:54.1 | 6 |
| 24.3L | $61.00 |
| 4/5 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 17/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 23.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Showed improvement last start when was well back in the run when 2nd (Fr5) over 1720m at this track was 7th-14.15 at the bell, beaten a nose by Nosaer (2:01.60) in NR up to 67 on March 5 at $41. Not likely to threaten this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 05/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:53.7 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:51.1 | 10 |
| 18.6L | $61.00 |
| 5/10 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Zachary Butcher | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $26.00 |
| 8/9 | 14/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:51.5 | 5 |
| 38.7L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $6.50 |
| 6/9 | 29/01/2026 | 25 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 04/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Rohan Hillier | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 18/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | N Mccallum | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jake Bigeni
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr5) over 2125m after racing wide at this track was 3rd-2.07 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Harleequin (2:34.30) in NR up to 80 on March 5 at $23. At the run before was driven from back in the field when 6th (Sr2) over 1720m after being wide early at this track, at the bell was 5th-7.92 beaten 8 m by I Bet You (2:01.70) in NR up to 80 on March 2 at $4. One of the players from a good draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 05/03/2026 | 3 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 13.9L | $23.00 |
| 6/9 | 02/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.0 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $8.50 |
| 7/8 | 13/02/2026 | 9 | NR 58 to 71 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:52.4 | 7 |
| 12.9L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 04/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:54.7 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/9 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:52.7 | 7 |
| 9.1L | $8.00 |
| 3/4 | 05/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | J Conolly | 0 |
| 18.9L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 10/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Hannah Lewis | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr3) over 2125m at this track, at the bell was 5th-5.78 beaten 14 m by Harleequin (2:34.30) in NR up to 80 on March 5 at $26. Before that, 5th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at Menangle, at the bell was 3rd-5.02 beaten 12 m by Red Reactor (1:52.10) in NR up to 75 on February 24 at $11. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 05/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 14.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/02/2026 | 5 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B L Mcdonough | 1:52.1 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:54.6 | 4 |
| 8.2L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/02/2026 | 5 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $9.00 |
| 7/9 | 07/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:51.0 | 9 |
| 8.1L | $101.00 |
| 7/7 | 03/02/2026 | 5 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:52.7 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 22/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | S M Grima | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sofia Arvidsson
Stats
Comments
Last start by a nose (Sr1) at this track (2:34.30) beating Itzmineontheline in NR up to 80 on March 5 at $5.50 at the bell was 4th-3.86. Building a strong record here and can win again.
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 | 05/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 7/10 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | S M Arvidsson | 1:51.3 | 7 |
| 9.1L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/02/2026 | 65 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | S M Arvidsson | 1:50.0 | 5 |
| 14.4L | $81.00 |
| 5/10 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 10.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 18/12/2025 | 12 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
| 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 |
| 6/9 | 27/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J B Meikle | 0 |
| 29.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: KerryAnn Morris
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was well back in the run when 7th (Fr4) over 2125m at this track was 8th-9.92 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Harleequin (2:34.30) in NR up to 80 on March 5 at $31. Before that 9th (Fr4) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 35 m by Hollywood Strip (1:50.10) in NR up to 80 on February 28 at $51. Looking to others.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 05/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $31.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:50.1 | 4 |
| 33.7L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:51.7 | 9 |
| 25.2L | $101.00 |
| 9/10 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:50.6 | 10 |
| 9.4L | $81.00 |
| 4/10 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:50.8 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:51.7 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Vaughan Duncan | 0 |
| 39.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 28/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brian Portelli
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 5th (Sr4) over 2125m at this track was 9th-12.81 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Harleequin (2:34.30) in NR up to 80 on March 5 at $5.50. The run before was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 8th-19.81 beaten 6 m by Lochinvar Jag (1:51.30) in 4-020yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on February 28 at $3.60. Race fit now so can play a far greater role this time.
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 | 05/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 10.2L | $5.50 |
| 6/10 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:51.3 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 21/02/2026 | 154 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:51.8 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $4.60 |
| 6/10 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B P Portelli | 0 |
| 16.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 11.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 20/09/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:54.4 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/09/2025 | 9 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | B P Portelli | 1:54.3 | 8 |
| 13.0L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 04/09/2025 | 9 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | B P Portelli | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $1.33 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 1720m NR up to 80 on February 12. Last time out 8th (Fr1) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 4th-5.81 beaten 19 m by The Answer (1:50.80) in NR up to 95 on February 28 at $41. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a better result.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 28/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:50.8 | 1 |
| 19.2L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 12/02/2026 | 5 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $13.00 |
| 8/10 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $61.00 |
| 1/10 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:51.8 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 5/9 | 24/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.6 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/10 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 04/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle, at the bell was leading 0.14 beaten 19 m by Captain Bellasario (1:51.60) in NR up to 95 on February 28 at $8. Before that, 4th (Fr5) over 2300m at Menangle beaten a neck by Thalassophobia (2:43.30) in NR up to 95 on February 21 at $3.70. Rates highly on best form and can bounce back.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:51.6 | 2 |
| 19.7L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |
| 5/9 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 90 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Hannah Rixon | 1:51.7 | 2 |
| 18.6L | $23.00 |
| 2/10 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:50.8 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.80 |
| 2/10 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 10/01/2026 | 21 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:49.4 | 4 |
| 9.9L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 04/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 7.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Georgia Hayward | 0 |
| 27.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jett Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Last start by a nose (Sr4) at this track (2:01.60) beating Smokescreen in NR up to 67 on March 5 at $9 at the bell was 6th-13.02. Go well again.
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 | 05/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $3.90 |
| 3/10 | 12/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $7.50 |
| 6/11 | 30/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Nathan Turnbull | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/11 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | M J Atkinson | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 25.4L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/01/2026 | 133 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $4.40 |
| 1/8 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jett Turnbull | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 31/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Turnbull | 0 |
| 24.8L | $0.00 |