Penrith Race 7 - Christmas In July Race Night Thursday 23 Pace
SONNY WRITER (4) continues to race well having placed three of five starts since a win at Bathurst. Comes off a good effort here last week, finishing second and just 1.6 metres from the winner. Big chance to go one better. NEED FOUR SPEED (1) had had a series of wide or second row barriers and did manage to put together a string of placings earlier in the campaign. Can produce his best with the aid of the ace draw. CHARLENES DELIGHT (8) disappointed last time but there was merit in his resuming effort from this row prior. Building in fitness so is worth another chance. WATCH AFRICANDANCE (3) draws well and it wouldn't surprise to see a better showing.

Driver: Declan Murphy
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 6th (Sr3) over 2125m at this track beaten 40 m by Complete Stranger (2:36.90) on July 2 at $51. The run before 10th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track was 5th-8.11 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Kay Jay Miki (2:09.40) on June 25 at $31. Much better gate this time and gets a chance to show his best.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Mollly Ison | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 39.9L | $51.00 |
| 10/10 | 25/06/2026 | 20 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | W | Mollly Ison | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 16.1L | $31.00 |
| 10/10 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:55.7 | 8 |
| 41.4L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 20/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | G W Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 30.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Molly Ison
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr4) over 1720m at this track was 7th-11.26 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Cantplza Malteeza (2:06.80) on July 2 at $151. Before that 9th (Fr6) over 1609m after showing early speed at Newcastle, beaten 35 m by Phar Lume (1:55.70) on June 5 at $23. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 02/07/2026 | 27 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Mollly Ison | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 10.6L | $151.00 |
| 9/10 | 05/06/2026 | 11 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mollly Ison | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 34.6L | $23.00 |
| 10/10 | 25/05/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 60.2L | $41.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | K M Glasby | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 11/05/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 31.9L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/04/2026 | 11 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 24.5L | $71.00 |
| 10/10 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 61.4L | $3.90 |
| 5/10 | 23/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 22.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr3) over 1609m at Newcastle, at the bell was 8th-17.55 beaten 17 m by Girlsgotcurls (1:56.50) on June 15 at $12. At the run before 6th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track was 6th-10.68 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Hesaa Lister (2:07.20) on June 8 at $26. Can be competitive if at her best.
Last Starts 23 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 | NR 37 to 43 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | K M Glasby | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 17.4L | $12.00 |
| 6/9 | 08/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 41 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | T S Mcelhinney | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $9.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/05/2026 | 3 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 28.3L | $51.00 |
| 4/9 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:56.9 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $12.00 |
| 7/9 | 15/05/2026 | 15 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | T S Mcelhinney | 1:55.9 | 8 |
| 27.9L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | M N Bigeni | 0 |
| 27.6L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | M N Bigeni | 0 |
| 28.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 2125m after showing early pace at this track was 2nd-4.2 at the bell, beaten 1.5 m by Complete Stranger (2:36.90) on July 2 at $9. Has winning claims.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Jye Coney | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $9.00 |
| 8/10 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | W | Zara Fitzpatrick | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $31.00 |
| 3/10 | 18/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $19.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J D Reynolds | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 08/06/2026 | 10 | NR 42 to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | J D Reynolds | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 24.2L | $31.00 |
| 2/10 | 29/05/2026 | 9 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Jason Hewitt | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $31.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Paula Sapio | 1:59.8 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $16.00 |
| 6/7 | 20/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Bernie Hewitt | 0 |
| 31.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sebastian Piltz
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 2125m at this track beaten 35 m by Complete Stranger (2:36.90) on July 2 at $14. At the run before 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at Menangle was 5th-8.73 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Kelloshiel (1:54.30) in 3yo+ on June 16 at $7.50. Consider.
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 | 02/07/2026 | 16 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Sebastian Piltz | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 34.6L | $14.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/06/2026 | 8 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $7.50 |
| 4/10 | 08/06/2026 | 4 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 8.2L | $21.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 25/05/2026 | 54 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Sebastian Piltz | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 14.4L | $12.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Sebastian Piltz | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 01/04/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $1.20 |
| 6/10 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Stephanie Morris | 0 |
| 15.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at Newcastle beaten 9 m by Major Austin (1:54.50) on July 3 at $101. At the run before 10th (Fr3) over 1730m at Bathurst beaten 30 m by Major Jewel (2:05.40) on June 10 at $151. First four hope.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 03/07/2026 | 23 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | J P McCarthy | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $101.00 |
| 6/9 | 17/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J P McCarthy | 0 |
| 41.3L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 10/06/2026 | 29 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | J P McCarthy | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 27.7L | $151.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/05/2026 | 6 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Young | 2100m | Fast | Mat Rue | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 06/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Blake Medlyn | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 29/04/2026 | 19 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Blake Medlyn | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 10.7L | $41.00 |
| 1/10 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Blake Medlyn | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $3.90 |
| 3/8 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J P McCarthy | 0 |
| 7.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Allan Forrest
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Fr1) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 7th-10.42 beaten 8 m by Pet Ranger (2:08.70) on June 18 at $15. Before that 4th (Fr2) over 1720m at this track was 6th-9.99 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Rainbowsend (2:05.70) on June 11 at $81. Not keen on his chances in this field.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Allan Forrest | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/10 | 11/06/2026 | 3 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Allan Forrest | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $81.00 |
| 6/10 | 08/06/2026 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Allan Forrest | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 30.6L | $9.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/05/2026 | 84 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Allan Forrest | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $71.00 |
| 5/7 | 29/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Allan Forrest | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 05/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | A K Forrest | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 45.5L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/02/2026 | 5 | 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | A K Forrest | 1:52.4 | 5 |
| 40.6L | $101.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | A K Forrest | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr5) over 2125m at this track, beaten 40 m by Complete Stranger (2:36.90) on July 2 at $8.50. The run before 9th (Sr3) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 9th-15.42 beaten 6 m by Kay Jay Miki (2:09.40) on June 25 at $16. Fitter so may be ready to show more.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Declan Murphy | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 40.4L | $8.50 |
| 9/10 | 25/06/2026 | 172 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | W | Vaughan Duncan | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $16.00 |
| 5/9 | 10/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 27.4L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Vaughan Duncan | 0 |
| 28.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 04/01/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.60 |
| 7/10 | 27/12/2025 | 9 | 10 0K | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | A Pace | 1:54.0 | 4 |
| 30.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/12 | 18/12/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | A Pace | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $31.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/12/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 21.7L | $14.00 |

Driver: Chris Geary
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into ninth after being driven well back, behind Pet Ranger at this track over 1720m on June 18 at $81. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third after showing early speed, behind Complete Stranger at this track over 2125m on July 2 at $18. Consider for exotics.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 02/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 27.9L | $18.00 |
| 9/10 | 18/06/2026 | 56 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Chris Geary | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Jake Bates | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 17.0L | $101.00 |
| 6/10 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jake Bates | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 25.7L | $101.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Jake Bates | 1:59.8 | 6 |
| 10.9L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 13.9L | $31.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Jake Bates
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track, beaten 30 m by Sentosar (2:04.90) on July 2 at $101. Before that 7th (Sr3) over 1720m at this track was 8th-12.96 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Pet Ranger (2:08.70) on June 18 at $34. Must do more.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 02/07/2026 | 14 | 3YO | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jake Bates | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 29.7L | $101.00 |
| 7/10 | 18/06/2026 | 21 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jai Meikle | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $34.00 |
| 10/10 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jake Bates | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 29.4L | $41.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/05/2026 | 38 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jake Bates | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/6 | 20/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Tom Gilligan | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 13/04/2026 | 13 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | James Locke | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 183.0L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 31/03/2026 | 173 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Junee | 1760m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 20.5L | $41.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | Tom Gilligan | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |