Penrith Race 8 - Penrith Highland Festival @ Penrith Showground Oct 3 Pace
RACING WRITER (6) made it two from two at this venue when coming from a similar barrier and working but proving too good by 3.3 metres last week. Up in distance but he is going well enough to deliver again. ULTIMATE EQUUS (4) produced a good performance here last start when coming from the back row and finishing 2.4m away in second. The return to the front row could see him go one better. CHARLENES DELIGHT (7) is close to a win after two successive placings from this row. Peaking now and draws for a trail. Could threaten if he gets the gaps. SONNY WRITER (8) broke following interference last start but was a strong winner here prior so is worth another chance.

Driver: Molly Ison
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 9th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track was 5th-9.09 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Racing Writer (2:06.80) on July 16 at $41. Before that 4th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track was 3rd-5.47 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Sonny Writer (2:05.70) on July 9 at $15. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Mollly Ison | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 17.8L | $41.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 18.1L | $15.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Racing Writer, a rival who he faces again; when 25 metres tenth at this track over 1720m in a race on July 16. Hard to make a case.
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 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 25.7L | $21.00 |
| 10/10 | 09/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 45.6L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 30/06/2026 | 12 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Sebastian Piltz | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 5.7L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 18/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 20.5L | $61.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/06/2026 | 678 | NR 42 to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 18.3L | $41.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Sebastian Piltz | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 16.3L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 30/07/2024 | 18 | NR 43 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | T J Day | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 24.7L | $23.00 |

Driver: Glenn McElhinney
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 30 m by Jacquelyn Joy (2:05.30) on July 16 at $6.50. At the start before 5th (Fr3) over 1720m at this track, beaten 23 m by Sonny Writer (2:05.70) on July 9 at $2.90. May feature from a good draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 28.5L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 09/07/2026 | 24 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 23.6L | $2.90 |
| 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 |
| 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: Justin Reynolds
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth after showing early speed, behind Sweet Sweet Tooth at Bathurst over 1730m on July 8 at $126. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing second behind Jacquelyn Joy at this track over 1720m on July 16 at $11. One of the key runners.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 16/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 08/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jason Hewitt | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 19.7L | $126.00 |
| 9/10 | 02/07/2026 | 24 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 48.1L | $21.00 |
| 6/7 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jason Hewitt | 0 |
| 31.9L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jason Turnbull | 0 |
| 9.7L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 08/06/2026 | 10 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | J D Reynolds | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $71.00 |
| 8/9 | 29/05/2026 | 9 | NR 46 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Ella Turnbull | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 17.9L | $23.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/05/2026 | 16 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $7.50 |

Driver: Stephanie Morris
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth after being driven well back, behind Between Decks at this track over 1720m on July 9 at $41. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Racing Writer at this track over 1720m on July 16 at $13. Exotic hope.
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 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Stephanie Morris | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 23.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/10 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Stephanie Morris | 2:01.4 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $12.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | W | Sebastian Piltz | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $31.00 |
| 3/10 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Stephanie Morris | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/10 | 11/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Stephanie Morris | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 6.9L | $34.00 |
| 4/5 | 22/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | D R Morris | 0 |
| 10.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 08/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | D R Morris | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Last start came from midfield and posted a big 3.5 m win as favourite (Fr5) at this track (2:06.80) beating Case Forty Eight in on July 16 at $2.60 at the bell was 2nd-1.49. May prove hard to beat again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 16/07/2026 | 13 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $2.60 |
| 5/9 | 03/07/2026 | 1 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | George Lee | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $19.00 |
| 5/9 | 02/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | George Lee | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $19.00 |
| 9/10 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 21.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/9 | 16/06/2026 | 11 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jack Stockton | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 05/06/2026 | 17 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:57.4 | 7 |
| 9.7L | $12.00 |
| 2/4 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Junee | 1760m | Good | T L White | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 06/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into third behind Sonny Writer at this track over 1720m on July 9 at $8. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Jacquelyn Joy at this track over 1720m on July 16 at $3.60. Working towards a win.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 22.5L | $3.60 |
| 3/10 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 17.1L | $8.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Zara Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 8th (Sr1) over 2260m at Bathurst beaten 24 m by Lexy Longstockings (2:49.80) on July 17 at $11. Showed ability the race before when he won by 8 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (2:05.70) beating Jacquelyn Joy in on July 9 at $1.80 at the bell was leading 1.92. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 17/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Jason Hewitt | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 24.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/10 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $1.80 |
| 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 |
| 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 4th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 8th-15.29 beaten 11 m by Tigerlicious (2:04.80) on July 16 at $11. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Sr4) over 1720m at this track was 5th-9.57 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Between Decks (2:05.80) on July 9 at $12. Go well.
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 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 17.4L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 29/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $2.80 |
| 6/10 | 23/06/2026 | 12 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:55.3 | 9 |
| 5.9L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 17/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Sebastian Piltz | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 11/06/2026 | 16 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $3.10 |
| 1/10 | 26/05/2026 | 7 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:54.1 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Sebastian Piltz | 0 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1720m after racing wide at this track, beaten 40 m by Jacquelyn Joy (2:05.30) on July 16 at $7. Two runs back won by 4 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr3) at this track (2:09.80) beating Cornelius in on July 9 at $1.80 at the bell was leading 2.52. Not easy from this draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 40.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/9 | 09/07/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 2:01.5 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $1.80 |
| 8/10 | 29/06/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:57.0 | 7 |
| 24.9L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/06/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:57.6 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/06/2026 | 210 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 26.8L | $81.00 |
| 1/4 | 06/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Kerryann Morris | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 27/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Kerryann Morris | 0 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 13/11/2025 | 13 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 2:03.0 | 3 |
| 24.3L | $17.00 |