Penrith Race 8 - Hsv Muscle Car Show Penrith Showground April 12 Pace
GRANGE REASON (1) kicked off his career in good style a week-and-a-half ago, coming from this barrier to be beaten a nose into second at Bankstown. Open to natural improvement. Primary contender. CAPTAIN TIDS (8) was first up for three months when he came from wider on this row for fifth last start at this circuit and distance. Recorded a close second in Victoria in his only other outing so is lightly raced with some upside. STAY STRONG (6) has raced in the city of late but had some decent form prior so this should suit better. WICKED LEGEND (3) is worth including after finishing fourth from this draw last time out.

Driver: Will Rixon
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Four-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut good run when 2nd (Fr1) over 1740m at Bankstown, at the bell was 3rd-5.2 beaten a nose by Kay Jay Miki (2:15.40) in 0-1 WIN on March 16 at $6.50. Looks a talented gelding with plenty of upside and should get every chance from the inside draw.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 16/03/2026 | - | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Bankstown | 1740m | Heavy | Will Rixon | 2:05.2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 40.8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Vaughan Duncan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Geary
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Three-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut 8th (Fr2) over 1740m at Bankstown, well beaten by Draxon (2:12.70) in 3yo MAIDEN on March 16 at $12. Draws well so could improve.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 16/03/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Bankstown | 1740m | Heavy | Cameron Hart | 2:02.7 | 2 |
| 102.2L | $12.00 |
| 5/6 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Sebastian Piltz | 0 |
| 48.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Sebastian Piltz | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glenn McElhinney
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Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track was 3rd-4.63 at the bell, beaten 17 m by The Niteshift (2:06.40) in MAIDEN on March 20 at $41. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr7) over 1609m at Newcastle, beaten 23 m by Franco Styles (1:56.90) in MAIDEN on March 13 at $41. Draws for a good showing.
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 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 17.4L | $41.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Jake Bates
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Last start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr4) over 1720m at this track beaten 25 m by The Niteshift (2:06.40) in MAIDEN on March 20 at $101. Two runs back 8th (Fr1) over 1730m after showing early pace at Bathurst was 3rd-5.44 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Major Jewel (2:07.10) in MAIDEN on February 18 at $41. This looks far too tough.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 20/03/2026 | 30 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jake Bates | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 27.4L | $101.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Rickie Alchin
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First up. At the last run he 10th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track, beaten 45 m by Ya Racin Carl (2:04.80) in 2yo MAIDEN on November 20 at $41. Could make his presence felt.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 12.7L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 20/11/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Declan Murphy | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 43.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/11/2025 | - | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 19.4L | $4.80 |
| 6/9 | 15/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | R A Hunt | 0 |
| 27.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
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Last start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr8) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 40 m by The Niteshift (1:51.90) in MAIDEN on March 17 at $151. Before that, 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. Looks better placed.
Last Starts 8 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 |
| 4/8 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | J P McCarthy | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sebastian Piltz
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Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1740m after showing early speed at Bankstown, at the bell was 2nd-3.2 beaten 12 m by Kay Jay Miki (2:15.40) in 0-1 WIN on March 16 at $13. Two runs back 7th (Fr1) over 1720m at this track beaten 23 m by Miss Blue Stork (2:04.10) in NR up to 45 on March 2 at $81. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 16/03/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Bankstown | 1740m | Heavy | Cameron Hart | 2:05.2 | 4 |
| 12.2L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Sebastian Piltz | 0 |
| 6.2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 02/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 23.3L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 25.3L | $71.00 |
| 3/5 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Sebastian Piltz | 0 |
| 28L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 05/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Sebastian Piltz | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 27.9L | $101.00 |
| 5/9 | 27/01/2026 | 5 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 27.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Sebastian Piltz | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 29.7L | $31.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
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Resumed when over this distance beaten 17 m fifth behind The Niteshift in a MAIDEN on March 20. Fitter so can improve sharply.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 20/03/2026 | 89 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 17.5L | $10.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Joey Sharp
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Well-beaten 10 days ago at Bankstown over 1740m, before that 8th (Fr3) over 2125m after being wide early at this track beaten 45 m by Grey Cadillac (2:35.00) in NR up to 47 on March 5 at $41. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 16/03/2026 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Bankstown | 1740m | Heavy | J J Sharp | 2:05.2 | 3 |
| 133.4L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 05/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 45.1L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | J J Sharp | 1:52.4 | 4 |
| 38.1L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:53.0 | 7 |
| 26.5L | $126.00 |
| 9/9 | 03/02/2026 | 6 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 33.1L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/01/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 23.7L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 06/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | M J Atkinson | 0 |
| 49.2L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 12/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Glenn Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 54.9L | $0.00 |