Penrith Race 9 - Christmas In July Race Night Thursday 23rd 2yo Pace
STEELY ZAC (6) made a good start to his career when he came from the back row to be beaten 2 metres into third at this circuit and distance. Open to natural improvement so has winning claims. LUCIENDO BIEN (11) started favourite on debut but broke after the start and finished fourth at Newcastle. Gets a tough barrier as a result but had been trialling well prior so looks to have ability and will be better for the experience. LOCHINVAR COOGEE (2) will be fitter and draws much better so deserves consideration after finishing midfield when resuming at Newcastle. MAKEAWISH (8) hasn't been far from the placings in two starts since a spell. One of those from this barrier. Go well.

Driver: Jett Turnbull
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Two-year-old gelding by Huntsville out of Bettor Be Kept on debut. Finished fifth at Menangle in a trial on June 17 over 1609m. Can measure up aided by the inside draw.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 17/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Mollly Ison | 0 |
| 28L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 10/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Bailey Mcdonough | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Bailey Mcdonough | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
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Resumed when beaten 9 m sixth behind Unjust Enrichment at Newcastle over 1609m in a 2yo on June 15. Drawn favourably so can progress.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 15/06/2026 | 108 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.3 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 10/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 12.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 19.3L | $71.00 |
| 4/10 | 20/02/2026 | - | No NR | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 4.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
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Two-year-old filly by Tiger Tara out of Gracie Taljuice on debut. Finished sixth in a trial on June 17 at Menangle over 1609m. Draws well and has the right profile for a good performance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 17/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Sebastian Piltz | 0 |
| 33.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Sebastian Piltz | 0 |
| 6.4L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 27/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jim Douglass | 0 |
| 21.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 04/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Jim Douglass | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jim Douglass | 0 |
| 29L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glenn McElhinney
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Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at Newcastle beaten 25 m by Unjust Enrichment (1:55.30) in 2yo on June 15 at $126. Two runs back was well back in the run when 5th (Fr5) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 8th-19.48 beaten 13 m by Iszaraya (2:07.20) in 2yo on June 8 at $126. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 15/06/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:55.3 | 8 |
| 25.0L | $126.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/06/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $126.00 |
| 6/7 | 01/06/2026 | 25 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 21.1L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Glenn Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 35.6L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 07/05/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 2:01.9 | 5 |
| 21.6L | $101.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/04/2026 | - | NR up to 55 | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 31.7L | $41.00 |
| 3/6 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Glenn Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 43.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
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Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1609m at Newcastle was 8th-17.03 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Unjust Enrichment (1:55.30) in 2yo on June 15 at $26. Two runs back 11th (Sr3) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway beaten 50 m by Gocciadoro (2:02.90) in 2yo CG on May 22 at $71. Hasn't shown enough yet.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 15/06/2026 | 24 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $26.00 |
| 11/11 | 22/05/2026 | 22 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 48.0L | $71.00 |
| 3/5 | 06/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jye Coney | 0 |
| 24.6L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 30/04/2026 | - | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jye Coney | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 190.9L | $7.50 |
| 3/4 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jye Coney | 0 |
| 9.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
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Two-year-old gelding lining up for the second time. At debut game effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-7.71 beaten 2 m by Iszaraya (2:07.20) in 2yo on June 8 at $4. Looks to have ability and strips fitter.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 08/06/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $4.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 27/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 31.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
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Two-year-old filly by Bling It On out of Butterfly Kisses having her first start. Finished third at Menangle in a trial on June 17 over 1609m. Not far away in a recent trial and could make an immediate impact.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 17/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 24.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 10/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 54.4L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 15.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J P McCarthy | 0 |
| 18.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Zara Fitzpatrick
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Finished fourth at his last two starts since resuming from a spell. Last outing was beaten 8 metres behind Unjust Enrichment at Newcastle over 1609m 2yo on June 15. Go well.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 15/06/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $3.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/06/2026 | 94 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 26.6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 06/03/2026 | - | 2 WINs | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:59.6 | 8 |
| 12.4L | $4.60 |
| 3/7 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lleyton Green
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Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 12 m by Swinging Queen (1:55.50) in 2yo F on June 13 at $126. Two runs back was well back in the run when 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 35 m by Peachesncream (1:55.80) in 2yo F on June 2 at $41. Not keen.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 13/06/2026 | 11 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $126.00 |
| 8/10 | 02/06/2026 | - | No NR | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:55.8 | 8 |
| 34.5L | $41.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Lleyton Green | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Lleyton Green | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Geary
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Two-year-old filly by Sweet Lou out of Louvre on debut. Finished seventh at Menangle in a trial on June 10 over 1609m. Tricky draw so prefer to see.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 10/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Mollly Ison | 0 |
| 27.8L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | M N Bigeni | 0 |
| 21.8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J J Sharp | 0 |
| 170.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
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Two-year-old colt lining up for the second time. At debut and went on to finish a respectable fourth over 1609m at Newcastle last start. Has to contend with an awkward draw but is a likely improver.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 01/06/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 7.7L | $2.60 |
| 1/7 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 41.4L | $0.00 |