Penrith Race 8 - Sky Racing Active Pace
LOOKIN GOOD MARGIE (9) produced a tough effort at Newcastle on Monday, racing parked but digging deep to get home by 1.5m in a higher-graded race. Draws on the back line this time but with even luck she could strike again. SMOKESCREEN (3) enjoys a class drop off a decent effort last week when she came from the back line for fifth at this venue. Well drawn so should get his chance. AMERICAN BOXER (8) will be fitter for recent racing and is another coming back in grade so look for a better result. BROOKESSMARTDANCER (10) may need some luck from the back row but hasn't been far away from wide barriers in the last two appearances in the city.

Driver: Chris Geary
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr6) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 30 m by Rally Around (2:06.00) on August 27 at $71. Two runs back was well back in the run when 6th (Fr9) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 30 m by Birdy Gal (1:53.80) in 3yo+ on August 18 at $61. Wait until the form picks up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 27/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 30.6L | $71.00 |
| 6/10 | 18/08/2026 | 169 | 0LTW Also eligible NR 47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:53.8 | 9 |
| 31.0L | $61.00 |
| 5/6 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 28.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 02/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 13.6L | $31.00 |
| 8/10 | 19/02/2026 | 10 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 23.0L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 09/02/2026 | 11 | NR 43 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 10/10 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 22.5L | $34.00 |
| 2/9 | 09/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Zara Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Sr3) over 1720m at this track beaten 17 m by Rally Around (2:06.00) on August 27 at $34. Before that 4th (Fr4) over 2138m at Albion Park beaten 3.5 m by Prospectus (2:36.30) in 3yo+ on August 6 at $23. Form not inspiring.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 27/08/2026 | 21 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 17.9L | $34.00 |
| 4/11 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | NR 41 to 46 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Greg Bennett | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 30/07/2026 | 28 | NR 40 to 45 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Greg Bennett | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 2:01.4 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | W | Cameron Hart | 2:01.1 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 18/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $2.80 |
| 6/6 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | M N Bigeni | 0 |
| 19.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | M N Bigeni | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 5th (Sr3) over 2125m at this track beaten 13 m by Major Art (2:34.50) on August 27 at $101. The run before was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr9) over 1609m after racing wide at Menangle beaten 30 m by Blisses Best (1:54.40) in 3yo+ on August 25 at $12. Handy draw will assist and expected to go very well.
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 | 27/08/2026 | 2 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $101.00 |
| 9/9 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.4 | 9 |
| 31.4L | $12.00 |
| 9/9 | 18/08/2026 | 5 | NR up to 59 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 22.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $81.00 |
| 1/10 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Lochie Sharp | 0 |
| 20.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 04/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Rohan Hillier | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tiarn McElhinney
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track beaten 16 m by Rally Around (2:06.00) on August 27 at $34. At the run before good run despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr6) over 2125m at this track was 4th-21.76 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Allornothinglevi (2:36.20) on August 20 at $151. One of the exotic chances.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Kane Glasby | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 16.7L | $34.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/08/2026 | 126 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Tiarn Mcelhinney | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 15.0L | $151.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Kane Glasby | 0 |
| 18.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 05/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Kane Glasby | 0 |
| 4.9L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | T S Mcelhinney | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 17.7L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | T S Mcelhinney | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 14.2L | $23.00 |
| 6/9 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | J J Sharp | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 17.0L | $81.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr3) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 9 m by Hesaa Lister (1:56.50) in 3yo+ on September 1 at $18. Before that, 9th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early pace at Menangle, at the bell was leading 3.06 beaten 14 m by See Me No More (1:55.70) in 3yo+ on August 25 at $7.50. Capable of going a lot better.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | 0LTW Also eligible NR 47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $18.00 |
| 9/10 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | 0LTW Also eligible NR 47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 14.9L | $7.50 |
| 5/10 | 18/08/2026 | 5 | 0LTW Also eligible NR 47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.8 | 5 |
| 28.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/9 | 13/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $15.00 |
| 7/10 | 30/07/2026 | 42 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 17.7L | $61.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Lochie Sharp | 0 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 15/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Lochie Sharp | 0 |
| 42.4L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 21.1L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/06/2026 | 3 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 28.9L | $4.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr7) over 1730m at Bathurst, at the bell was 6th-10.44 beaten 7 m by Makes You Wonder (2:07.60) on August 26 at $9.50. Two runs back broke in score up and was out of position at the start was well beaten after breaking at Young on March 24. Improver.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 26/08/2026 | 155 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jason Turnbull | 1:58.7 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $9.50 |
| 2/6 | 17/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jason Turnbull | 0 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 10/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Emma Turnbull | 0 |
| 24.3L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 24/03/2026 | 9 | NR 45 to 47 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Jason Turnbull | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 90.1L | $2.80 |
| 10/10 | 15/03/2026 | 11 | NR 46 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Jason Turnbull | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 177.1L | $4.60 |
| 8/10 | 04/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jason Turnbull | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 12.2L | $14.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | Jason Turnbull | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 24.4L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Jason Turnbull | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $4.20 |

Driver: Jason Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run was well back in the run when 3rd (Fr9) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten a head by Parallel (1:55.20) in 3yo+ on August 18 2025 at $17. Has been in work for a little while but after a lengthy break may need the run.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 24/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jason Turnbull | 0 |
| 9.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 17/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jason Turnbull | 0 |
| 11.2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 26/11/2025 | 28 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Jason Turnbull | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 22.4L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 29/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Jason Turnbull | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 22.0L | $13.00 |
| 10/10 | 22/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Jason Turnbull | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 21.4L | $14.00 |
| 7/10 | 15/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Jason Turnbull | 1:53.8 | 8 |
| 14.0L | $31.00 |
| 3/10 | 08/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Jason Turnbull | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $16.00 |
| 1/9 | 24/09/2025 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | Jason Turnbull | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |

Driver: Cooper Griffiths
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 8th (Fr5) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 50 m by Bettine (2:04.20) on August 27 at $4.80. The run prior 5th (Sr4) over 2125m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-5.17 beaten 13 m by Gisselle (2:36.20) on August 20 at $71. Can do much better.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 49.8L | $4.80 |
| 5/10 | 20/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $71.00 |
| 9/9 | 06/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Mollly Ison | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 17.4L | $31.00 |
| 10/10 | 28/07/2026 | 82 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.2 | 8 |
| 16.2L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 22/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 07/05/2026 | 9 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 42.9L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/04/2026 | 12 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.3 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | K J Pizzuto | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.5 m (Fr4) at Newcastle (1:56.40) beating Changes in on August 31 at $4.20. With even luck can win again.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 31/08/2026 | 4 | NR 46 to 54 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
| 4/10 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 14.9L | $10.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $4.20 |
| 7/10 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 17.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $4.33 |
| 5/10 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $23.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Vaughan Duncan | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 05/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Vaughan Duncan | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr9) over 1609m at Menangle was 10th-23.65 at the bell, beaten 10 m by See Me No More (1:55.70) in 3yo+ on August 25 at $10. At the start before was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr10) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 21 m by Birdy Gal (1:53.80) in 3yo+ on August 18 at $61. This looks a suitable assignment.
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 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | 0LTW Also eligible NR 47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:55.7 | 9 |
| 10.9L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | 0LTW Also eligible NR 47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:53.8 | 10 |
| 21.3L | $61.00 |
| 7/10 | 11/08/2026 | 15 | 0LTW Also eligible NR 47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:55.0 | 9 |
| 15.3L | $71.00 |
| 5/9 | 27/07/2026 | 11 | NR up to 43 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $8.00 |
| 8/9 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 15.2L | $14.00 |
| 5/10 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 24.6L | $4.00 |
| 4/9 | 17/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | M T Muscat | 0 |
| 15.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 18/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Chris Geary | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |