Penrith Race 8 - Tab Renshaw Cup (Group 3)
CAPTAINS KNOCK (9) chases a clean sweep of the Carnival of Cups series and a $1million bonus. Has been dominant in winning the previous four rounds, the most recent coming from a similar barrier at Albury two back. Drew very wide when beating only one home in a Miracle Mile qualifier since but will relish the step up in trip having won his two previous attempts at the distance. UBETCHA TIGERPIE (11) performed well through the Menangle carnival, highlighted by a 2.3m fourth in a Miracle Mile qualifier. Had gone into that with seconds in three of his previous four Menangle starts behind the likes of Swayzee and Rakero Rocket. Untried at the distance but the form is good enough to see him make a race of it. Former WA pacer MAGNUS VICTOR (8) will strip fitter having finished midfield when resuming at Menangle last week. Goes well at this distance so can improve. MAX DELIGHT (10) was a 4.6m fourth in a G2 at Menangle last week and won his only try at this circuit and distance.

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
Stats
Comments
Second up after running 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at Menangle was 5th-12.43 at the bell, beaten 2.5 m by Perfect Stride (1:51.40) in 7 5K/5 Starts on March 10 at $6.50. Fitter and gets the ace draw but might need easier.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 10/03/2026 | 101 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:51.4 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $6.50 |
| 4/5 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ashleigh Delosa | 0 |
| 10.7L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 29/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Wesley Komorowski | 1:51.3 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $12.00 |
| 6/10 | 22/11/2025 | 28 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:53.4 | 6 |
| 17.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:49.7 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 18/10/2025 | 8 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:50.3 | 1 |
| 11.4L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/10/2025 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $1.90 |
| 3/5 | 29/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Resumes. At the latest first-up run 3rd (Fr3) over 1660m after showing early pace at Albion Park beaten 2.5 m by Mymatepog (1:55.90) in B 4 on August 3 2024 at $1.50. Can bob up on occasions but other are more reliable.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 12.9L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 21.6L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 05/12/2025 | 6 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Newcastle | 2550m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.2 | 4 |
| 11.9L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 29/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:48.9 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $81.00 |
| 9/10 | 22/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Kerryann Morris | 1:53.4 | 4 |
| 21.9L | $23.00 |
| 7/12 | 14/11/2025 | 6 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Wagga | 2800m | Neutral | Kerryann Morris | 1:52.7 | 4 |
| 39.7L | $126.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Kerryann Morris | 1:50.5 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 |
| 8/9 | 01/11/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:49.3 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $21.00 |

Driver: Angus Garrard
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle was leading by 4.62 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Perfect Stride (1:51.40) in 7 5K/5 Starts on March 10 at $2.70. Before that, 4th (Fr6) over 2300m at Menangle, at the bell was 4th-7.92 beaten 14 m by Don Hugo (2:42.50) in No NR on February 28 at $51. Thereabouts of late and draws well so has first four claims.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 10/03/2026 | 10 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Angus Garrard | 1:51.4 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $2.70 |
| 4/9 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Angus Garrard | 1:53.7 | 6 |
| 14.6L | $51.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/02/2026 | 46 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Angus Garrard | 1:49.3 | 1 |
| 15.2L | $71.00 |
| 2/5 | 30/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Angus Garrard | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 23/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:55.1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.55 |
| 3/6 | 16/12/2025 | 10 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:54.9 | 0 |
| 5.9L | $1.65 |
| 1/2 | 07/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Angus Garrard | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle, beaten 6 m by Helluva (1:50.30) in No NR on March 14 at $41. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle was 2nd-5.72 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Kingmaker (1:49.60) in No NR on March 7 at $12. Facing a tough assignment.
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 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:50.3 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 07/03/2026 | 22 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:49.6 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/9 | 13/02/2026 | 6 | NR 72 to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.9 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/9 | 07/02/2026 | 15 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.0 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/01/2026 | 6 | No NR | $15,300.00 | Tamworth | 2360m | Dead | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 13.0L | $3.80 |
| 8/10 | 17/01/2026 | 22 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | W | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 33.7L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 15/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Nathan Xuereb | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Seaton Grima
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Fr9) over 1609m after showing early speed and racing wide at Menangle was 3rd-5.08 at the bell, beaten 4 m by The Answer (1:50.80) in NR up to 95 on February 28 at $21. Before that was well back in the run when 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 19 m by Double Lou (1:51.70) in NR up to 90 on February 14 at $61. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | J Conolly | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 18.4L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:50.8 | 9 |
| 4.2L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 14/02/2026 | 17 | NR up to 90 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:51.7 | 3 |
| 19.6L | $61.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/01/2026 | 18 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:52.3 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $6.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/01/2026 | 8 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:47.3 | 6 |
| 36.2L | $81.00 |
| 7/12 | 02/01/2026 | 6 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Goulburn | 2240m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 45.2L | $71.00 |
| 2/10 | 27/12/2025 | 35 | No NR | $12,240.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.70 |

Driver: Cameron Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr10) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 12 m by Double Lou (1:49.70) in NR up to 95 on March 14 at $61. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr8) over 2300m at Menangle, at the bell was 7th-13.44 beaten 17 m by Don Hugo (2:42.50) in No NR on February 28 at $41. Looking to others.
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 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:49.7 | 10 |
| 12.6L | $61.00 |
| 6/9 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:53.7 | 8 |
| 17.8L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:49.7 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/10 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 105 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:54.9 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 07/02/2026 | 10 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:50.6 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $18.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/01/2026 | 11 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:52.3 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $3.90 |
| 1/8 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Geary
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 6 m by Helluva (1:50.30) in No NR on March 14 at $21. Two runs back won by 1.4 m (Fr7) at Gloucester Park (3:04.90) beating Better Eclipse in No NR on December 26 at $11 at the bell was 4th-5.6m 3WNC. Fitter so could be an improver.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 14/03/2026 | 78 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:50.3 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $21.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Chris Geary | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/11 | 26/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $31,000.00 | Gloucester Park | 2536m | Neutral | Joseph Suvaljko | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 1.4L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $31,000.00 | Gloucester Park | 2130m | Neutral | Aiden De Campo | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $8.50 |
| 8/12 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $31,000.00 | Gloucester Park | 2130m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.5 | 8 |
| 10.1L | $18.00 |
| 1/11 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | 1-3W/20 0K stake | $23,000.00 | Gloucester Park | 2130m | Neutral | Aiden De Campo | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $3.10 |
| 5/11 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | NR 85 or better | $31,000.00 | Gloucester Park | 2130m | Neutral | Joseph Suvaljko | 1:55.6 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $41.00 |

Driver: Brad Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was well back in the run when 9th (Fr10) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 9th-15.85 beaten 12 m by Leap To Fame (1:48.60) in No NR on March 7 at $41. Showed ability the run before when he posted a big 6 m win as favourite (Sr2) at Albury (3:11.50) beating Dom Toretto in LR No NR on February 13 at $1.04 at the bell was leading 3.6. Looks very well placed for a clean sweep of the Carnival of Cups series.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 07/03/2026 | 22 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:48.6 | 10 |
| 12.9L | $41.00 |
| 1/7 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Albury | 2570m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $1.04 |
| 1/6 | 30/01/2026 | 20 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Bathurst | 2790m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $1.18 |
| 7/10 | 10/01/2026 | 15 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:47.3 | 10 |
| 26.6L | $2.00 |
| 2/12 | 26/12/2025 | 13 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Bathurst | 2790m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $1.50 |
| 1/10 | 13/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Brad Hewitt | 1:50.6 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $1.30 |
| 1/3 | 29/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Brad Hewitt | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 29/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B M Hewitt | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr9) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 4.5 m by Hi Manameisjeff (1:49.30) in G2 No NR on March 14 at $51. At the start before 8th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle was 5th-8.09 at the bell, beaten 8 m by The Janitor (1:49.30) in No NR on March 7 at $61. Reliable at this level so must be included.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:49.3 | 9 |
| 4.6L | $51.00 |
| 8/10 | 07/03/2026 | 8 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:49.3 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $61.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/02/2026 | 13 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:50.5 | 6 |
| 10.9L | $11.00 |
| 7/12 | 14/02/2026 | 15 | No NR | $250,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:53.3 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $81.00 |
| 2/6 | 30/01/2026 | 6 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Bathurst | 2790m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 6.9L | $4.00 |
| 4/7 | 24/01/2026 | 50 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:49.5 | 5 |
| 11.2L | $7.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 27/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 3.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Stanley
Stats
Comments
Seven-year-old gelding who has plenty of ability. Unlucky last start 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 12 m by Hi Manameisjeff (1:49.30) in G2 No NR on March 14 at $31. Performed well through the Menangle carnival so could make a race of it.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:49.3 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $31.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:49.3 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $81.00 |
| 2/10 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:49.7 | 7 |
| 1.7L | $9.00 |
| 7/10 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:49.3 | 7 |
| 28.8L | $26.00 |
| 2/7 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:49.5 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $16.00 |
| 2/10 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | W | Michael Stanley | 1:54.5 | 9 |
| 7.1L | $34.00 |
| 2/2 | 04/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | I J Stanley | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |