Penrith Race 5 - Markets @ Penrith Showground Every Thursday Pace
MAJOR ART NZ (1) drew wider and worked when tackling stronger company at Menangle last start but had looked close to a win prior, kicking off in Australia with four successive seconds. Very well placed in this line-up and the ace draw can see him deliver his first win on Aussie shores. BLACK ONYX (7) showed improvement and didn't do a bad job when beaten 6m into fifth at this venue last time out. Draws for a trail and should be fitter again third-up so can progress further. LIGHT ME UP NZ (3) has been coming from wider barriers of late so could show his best from this draw. FIRE FOX NZ (9) draws on the second line but hasn't been far away of late. Can be competitive again.

Driver: Cameron Hart
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Comments
Last start 8th (Fr6) over 1609m after showing early speed and racing wide at Menangle, at the bell was 3rd-4.19 beaten 10 m by Hugo Maguire (1:51.30) in No NR on March 27 at $3.80. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr7) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle was 3rd-4.6 at the bell, beaten a nose by Dance With Carmer (1:51.90) in NR up to 85 on March 21 at $2.50. Well placed and the ace draw can see him break through.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:51.3 | 6 |
| 10.1L | $3.80 |
| 2/10 | 21/03/2026 | 21 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:51.9 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
| 2/10 | 28/02/2026 | 21 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:51.6 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.10 |
| 2/8 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $25,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 31/01/2026 | 29 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $1.75 |
| 6/11 | 02/01/2026 | 106 | $12,710.00 | Omakau | 2000m | E | Kirstin Green | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 21.9L | $25.30 |

Driver: Chris Geary
Stats
Comments
Backing up quickly since being well beaten this track over 1720m, 7 days ago before that 8th (Fr1) over 2300m at Menangle was 7th-13.86 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Layden (2:46.00) in NR up to 80 on March 27 at $21. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 02/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Tyler Miles | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 27.1L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 27/03/2026 | 3 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 17.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/03/2026 | 4 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Bankstown | 1740m | Heavy | Robert Morris | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 36.5L | $8.00 |
| 8/10 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.8 | 2 |
| 21.4L | $23.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr5) over 1609m after racing wide at Newcastle was 3rd-4.5 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Jalaneel (1:52.70) in NR up to 90 on March 28 at $10. Before that, was well back in the run when 10th (Fr10) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 10th-18.53 beaten 16 m by Bartello (1:52.00) in NR up to 85 on March 21 at $34. Gets his best draw for some time so can show more.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J L Daskalovski | 1:52.7 | 5 |
| 17.8L | $10.00 |
| 10/10 | 21/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.0 | 10 |
| 16.6L | $34.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/03/2026 | 20 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.1 | 7 |
| 28.2L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 21/02/2026 | 8 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:51.8 | 4 |
| 15.1L | $4.60 |
| 5/9 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | NR 72 to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:51.9 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $3.00 |
| 1/10 | 06/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 70 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 3.7L | $0.00 |
Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr10) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 10th-21.52 beaten 18 m by Rivera Lou (1:52.90) in NR up to 64 on March 31 at $19. Before that, 7th (Fr10) over 1609m after showing early pace at Menangle was 2nd-4.25 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Fe Fe On Fire (1:53.70) in NR up to 64 on March 24 at $10. Capable of bouncing back.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:52.9 | 10 |
| 18.0L | $19.00 |
| 7/10 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.7 | 10 |
| 6.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:53.0 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $8.00 |
| 5/10 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:53.3 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:51.7 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $2.15 |
| 3/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | K J Pizzuto | 0 |
| 9.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 23/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | M J Dennis | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr10) over 1609m at Menangle was 7th-13.01 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Hugo Maguire (1:51.30) in No NR on March 27 at $81. At the run before good run despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr8) over 1609m at Menangle was 8th-14.68 at the bell, beaten 4 m by Michaywey (1:51.80) in NR up to 85 on March 21 at $71. Among the leading players.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:51.3 | 10 |
| 12.6L | $81.00 |
| 2/10 | 21/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:51.8 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $71.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.6 | 9 |
| 9.2L | $16.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:50.1 | 5 |
| 28.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:51.7 | 8 |
| 12.1L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 90 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:52.2 | 4 |
| 12.1L | $31.00 |
| 2/4 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 16/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jim Douglass | 0 |
| 14.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
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Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 5th (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 8th-10.95 beaten 11 m by Palatino (2:04.10) in NR up to 58 on April 2 at $4. Before that 5th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track was 6th-8.48 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Toolijooa Beach (2:05.70) in NR up to 58 on March 26 at $6. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $4.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | J L Daskalovski | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 20/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 57 | $12,240.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | J L Daskalovski | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 5.7L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:52.0 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 03/03/2026 | 26 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.2 | 10 |
| 6.8L | $8.50 |
| 8/8 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 41.2L | $15.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 8.6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | G C Ellul | 0 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
Stats
Comments
Finished fifth at his last two starts since resuming from a spell. Last outing was beaten 6 metres behind The Metal Flyer at this track over 1720m NR up to 90 on March 26. Could be ready to peak now.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 26/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/03/2026 | 100 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Bankstown | 1740m | Heavy | Zara Fitzpatrick | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 27.6L | $3.90 |
| 2/5 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Lleyton Green | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Lleyton Green | 0 |
| 18.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 06/12/2025 | 9 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lleyton Green | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.40 |
| 5/10 | 20/11/2025 | 86 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 2:01.0 | 4 |
| 7.7L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/08/2025 | 8 | 5 0K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B L Mcdonough | 1:52.5 | 9 |
| 10.1L | $7.50 |

Driver: Jye Coney
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr5) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 10th-17.3 beaten 14 m by Surfers Delight (2:03.30) in NR up to 90 on April 2 at $14. At the run before good run when 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 5th-9.32 beaten a nose by Double Fear (1:52.30) in NR up to 75 on March 24 at $5.50. Better than the last run and is an exotic chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 02/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 14.2L | $14.00 |
| 2/9 | 24/03/2026 | 18 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:52.3 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 10/10 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harry O'neill | 1:51.9 | 7 |
| 22.1L | $61.00 |
| 7/9 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Harry O'neill | 1:56.2 | 7 |
| 22.2L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 20/02/2026 | 146 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harry O'neill | 1:51.9 | 7 |
| 36.9L | $31.00 |
| 2/4 | 12/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | H Oneill | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Harry O'neill | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/10 | 27/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Peter Mcrae | 1:52.0 | 10 |
| 6.9L | $41.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 3.5 m fourth behind Surfers Delight at this track over 1720m NR up to 90 last start. Before that was beaten 1.1 metres second again at this track same class on March 26. Forward performance expected.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $16.00 |
| 2/10 | 26/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:55.1 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $5.50 |
| 6/10 | 21/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:52.0 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/03/2026 | 4 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Bankstown | 1740m | Heavy | Will Rixon | 2:01.1 | 6 |
| 8.9L | $8.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:52.8 | 4 |
| 16.3L | $9.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Sebastian Piltz
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr4) over 2125m at this track was 7th-9.15 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Rudy Gee (2:35.50) in NR up to 63 on March 26 at $6.50. Before that, was well back in the run when 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at Menangle was 9th-17.12 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Fe Fe On Fire (1:53.70) in NR up to 64 on March 24 at $23. Can improve sharply without surprising.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 26/03/2026 | 2 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $6.50 |
| 6/10 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.7 | 8 |
| 6.2L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.0 | 10 |
| 5.2L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:52.0 | 4 |
| 11.9L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $3.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:51.6 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $81.00 |
| 2/4 | 30/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Sebastian Piltz | 0 |
| 52.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 16/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Sebastian Piltz | 0 |
| 19.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brian Portelli
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 1.5 m by Miki Cohen (1:52.90) in NR up to 75 on April 7 at $51. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 07/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 30/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:55.6 | 7 |
| 14.8L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 24/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:52.3 | 5 |
| 15.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 16/03/2026 | 147 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Bankstown | 1740m | Heavy | B P Portelli | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $7.00 |
| 3/5 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Vaughan Duncan | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 20/10/2025 | 16 | 5 0K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B P Portelli | 1:51.3 | 6 |
| 7.2L | $11.00 |
| 9/9 | 04/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B P Portelli | 1:51.4 | 7 |
| 14.8L | $19.00 |
| 2/5 | 02/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | B P Portelli | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |