Penrith Race 1 - Mcguigan Single Batch Super Maiden
THE NITESHIFT (9) backs up quickly after kicking off his career with an easy win at Menangle on Tuesday, cruising home by close to 14 metres. Draws on the back row but has plenty of upside so can strike again. CAPTAIN TIDS (10) has switched yards since a strong debut showing three months ago, leading and fighting on well for a close second at Cranbourne. Tougher draw but is likely to have developed with maturity and was readied with a trial placing. DESIGNA LABEL (8) last appeared when runner-up at this circuit and distance six months ago. Has trialled so looking for a good return. MERRYWOOD LOU (1) came from the back row for a resuming third. Fitter so could progress aided by the ace draw.

Driver: Bailey McDonough
Stats
Comments
Second-up here following a spell. Game effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 1740m at Bankstown was 4th-10.9 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Draxon (2:12.70) in 3yo MAIDEN on March 16 at $26. Draws well and can progress with that run under the belt.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 16/03/2026 | 80 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Bankstown | 1740m | Heavy | B L Mcdonough | 2:02.7 | 1 |
| 17.6L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Vaughan Duncan | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 26/12/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Turnbull | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $61.00 |
| 9/9 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 166.4L | $16.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 12.1L | $23.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | B L Mcdonough | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 28.2L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | B P Portelli | 0 |
| 14.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jake Bigeni
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at Newcastle, beaten 12 m by Tonys Dream (1:58.40) in MAIDEN on April 25 at $61. Has been in work for a little while but after a lengthy break may need the run.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | M N Bigeni | 0 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Jake Bigeni | 0 |
| 31.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 09/05/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 21.8L | $81.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/05/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 36.4L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/04/2025 | 78 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 12.7L | $61.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/02/2025 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 2:01.5 | 6 |
| 71.2L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/01/2025 | 31 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jake Bigeni | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 23/12/2024 | 284 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Klayton Bigeni | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 50.9L | $193.00 |

Driver: Glenn McElhinney
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr7) over 1609m at Newcastle, beaten 23 m by Franco Styles (1:56.90) in MAIDEN on March 13 at $41. Two runs back 8th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at Newcastle, beaten 22 m by Babling Babling (1:56.30) in MAIDEN on February 27 at $5.50. Not keen on his chances in this field.
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 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J J Sharp | 1:56.9 | 7 |
| 23.5L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 27/02/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 22.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 23/02/2026 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:56.5 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 7/9 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J J Sharp | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 17.4L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 10/02/2026 | 13 | 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.9 | 8 |
| 14.3L | $34.00 |
| 3/10 | 28/01/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 9.9L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J J Sharp | 0 |
| 17.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 17/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J J Sharp | 0 |
| 29.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: John McCarthy
Stats
Comments
Backing up quickly since being well beaten Menangle over 1609m, 3 days ago and two back 8th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at Menangle, beaten 22 m by Sovereign Place (1:56.10) in MAIDEN on February 17 at $26. Improvement needed.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 17/03/2026 | 28 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J P McCarthy | 1:51.9 | 8 |
| 41.8L | $151.00 |
| 8/9 | 17/02/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J P McCarthy | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 22.6L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 01/02/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | J P McCarthy | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 19.4L | $16.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/01/2026 | 20 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J P McCarthy | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J P McCarthy | 0 |
| 7.6L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 08/01/2026 | 22 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | J P McCarthy | 2:01.3 | 4 |
| 37.5L | $19.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/12/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Mat Rue | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $3.50 |
| 6/10 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Mat Rue | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 12.9L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | J P McCarthy | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jake Bates
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Comments
Last start 8th (Fr1) over 1730m after showing early pace at Bathurst, at the bell was 3rd-5.44 beaten 16 m by Major Jewel (2:07.10) in MAIDEN on February 18 at $41. Two runs back 10th (Fr2) over 1720m at this track, beaten 40 m by Thats Wicked (2:06.10) in NR up to 47 on January 29 at $151. Must do more.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 18/02/2026 | 20 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | J J Sharp | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 29/01/2026 | 98 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jake Bates | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 42.0L | $151.00 |
| 3/6 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | J J Sharp | 0 |
| 9.8L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | J J Sharp | 0 |
| 30.1L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 23/10/2025 | 13 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 33.6L | $71.00 |
| 4/9 | 10/10/2025 | 15 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 18.3L | $3.00 |
| 7/9 | 25/09/2025 | 63 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | B L Mcdonough | 1:58.1 | 6 |
| 17.5L | $61.00 |
| 8/9 | 24/07/2025 | 13 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | B L Mcdonough | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $15.00 |

Driver: Jamie Bond
Stats
Comments
Having his second run back from a spell. Solid effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 1609m at Newcastle, beaten 8 m by Franco Styles (1:56.90) in MAIDEN on March 13 at $8.50. Fitter so can play a role in the finish again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 13/03/2026 | 140 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J J Bond | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $8.50 |
| 4/5 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | J J Bond | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 24/10/2025 | 36 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J J Bond | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 18.9L | $18.00 |
| 2/10 | 18/09/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | J J Bond | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $5.00 |
| 10/10 | 12/09/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | J J Bond | 1:55.4 | 7 |
| 82.3L | $3.40 |
| 2/9 | 05/09/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | J J Bond | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/08/2025 | 21 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | J J Bond | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/5 | 16/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | J J Bond | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr9) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 25 m by The Niteshift (1:51.90) in MAIDEN on March 17 at $126. Before that, was well back in the run when 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at Newcastle, beaten 15 m by Babling Babling (1:56.30) in MAIDEN on February 27 at $9.50. First four hope.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 17/03/2026 | 18 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:51.9 | 9 |
| 27.1L | $126.00 |
| 4/9 | 27/02/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 15.4L | $9.50 |
| 4/9 | 17/02/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:56.1 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $9.00 |
| 2/10 | 01/02/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $31.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/01/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $18.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 22.7L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/01/2026 | 22 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $23.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J P McCarthy | 0 |
| 22.9L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J P McCarthy | 0 |
| 22L | $0.00 |

Driver: Zara Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run she solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was leading 1.3m on the pegs beaten 1.5 m by Threetwonine (2:06.90) in 2yo MAIDEN F on September 25 at $7. Can play a role first up.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 20.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 25/09/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 7/10 | 19/09/2025 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $101.00 |
| 5/10 | 11/09/2025 | 13 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 29/08/2025 | 22 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 7.9L | $7.50 |
| 5/9 | 20/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 25.7L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 07/08/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 24.1L | $9.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Was on debut a big 13 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at Menangle (1:51.90) beating You Are My Wish in MAIDEN on March 17 at $2.20 at the bell was leading 7.33. Backs up quickly but has upside so can strike again.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 17/03/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:51.9 | 2 |
| 13.7L | $2.20 |
| 4/10 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 19.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 12.9L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 16.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut good run when 2nd (Fr1) over 2080m after showing early speed at Cranbourne, at the bell was leading.7m on the pegs beaten a head by Binalong Mate (2:38.30) in MAIDEN on December 21 at $1.70. Has upside so looking for a strong start for the new yard.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 21/12/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Chris Alford | 2:02.5 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $1.70 |
| 4/5 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 |