Penrith Race 5 - Aussie Night Markets Spookfeast @ Penrith Showground From Oct 30 3yo Pace
HUNTER STRIDE (3) resumes from a spell of nine months after top-three finishes in all three outings of the maiden campaign including a Newcastle win and a last-start third at Menangle. Likely to have developed with maturity and has been readied with two nice trials in the city, winning the latest. Draws well so could make a winning return. DESIGNA LABEL (10) came from a similar draw to this when runner-up here two back before overcoming a wide draw for a last-start win at Goulburn. Going well and is a player with even luck. DUBLIN CITY RAMBLA (7) disappointed as favourite last time but was a fresh winner at Newcastle prior so could bounce back. STEEL STRIDE (8) has been readied with a couple of trials and races well fresh so keep safe.

Driver: Will Rixon
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Three-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut solid effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1710m at Goulburn was 4th-14.5 at the bell, beaten 2.5 m by Double Needs (2:04.70) in 3yo on September 28 at $2.80. Nicely drawn and open to improvement.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 28/09/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 23/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 18.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 16/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 16.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bailey McDonough
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1710m at Goulburn, at the bell was 6th-25.2 beaten 17 m by Double Needs (2:04.70) in 3yo on September 28 at $15. Two runs back 7th (Fr1) over 1609m at Newcastle was 7th-9.49 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Silent Fears (1:53.60) in 3yo on September 18 at $151. Others read better. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.
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 | 28/09/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 17.9L | $15.00 |
| 7/9 | 18/09/2026 | 4 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $151.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/09/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 21.2L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 31/08/2026 | 11 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:57.5 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 13.9L | $151.00 |
| 7/10 | 13/08/2026 | 3 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 24.0L | $81.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Vaughan Duncan | 0 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Vaughan Duncan | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rickie Alchin
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Resuming after nine months off the scene. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into third after being driven well back, behind Blazing High at Menangle over 1609m in a 3yo on January 17 at $26. Trialling well and is lightly raced with upside.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 03/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Declan Murphy | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/9 | 30/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 17.8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 17/01/2026 | 8 | 1WTS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Rickie Alchin | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 23.1L | $26.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/01/2026 | 18 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $1.90 |
| 3/8 | 22/12/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $3.50 |

Driver: Chris Geary
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Comments
Failed to impress last start; 6th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 9th-15.56 beaten 16 m by Nothing Finer (2:03.80) in 3yo on October 1 at $9.50. Showed ability the race before when she won by 1.2 m (Fr2) at Newcastle (2:27.30) beating Kycorden in 3yo on September 14 at $3.80 at the bell was 3rd-10.75. Worth another chance.
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 | 01/10/2026 | 17 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 16.4L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 14/09/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $3.80 |
| 7/9 | 02/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Chris Geary | 0 |
| 25.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 13/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 1670m | I Ward | 0 |
| 31L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 8th-13.48 beaten 14 m by Nothing Finer (2:03.80) in 3yo on October 1 at $31. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 3rd (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track was 3rd-4.84 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Agentofgoodintent (2:04.30) in 3yo on September 24 at $101. Must lift.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:55.8 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $31.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/09/2026 | 9 | NMT2Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 18.5L | $101.00 |
| 9/10 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:52.3 | 2 |
| 50.2L | $81.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/09/2026 | 110 | 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $61.00 |
| 6/9 | 02/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | T J Munday | 0 |
| 7.2L | $0.00 | |
| 0/10 | 21/05/2026 | 21 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 30/04/2026 | 111 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |

Driver: Gavin Fitzpatrick
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Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track was 4th-6.95 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Nothing Finer (2:03.80) in 3yo on October 1 at $4.33. At his previous start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr5) over 1720m after racing wide at this track, at the bell was 9th-12.82 beaten 8 m by Captains Delight (2:06.20) in 3yo on September 17 at $11. May be worth another chance.
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 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $4.33 |
| 5/9 | 17/09/2026 | 6 | 0-2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 11/09/2026 | 52 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Lucas Rando | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | OWs/TS | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:52.2 | 8 |
| 29.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/07/2026 | 189 | 0Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 6.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 06/01/2026 | 13 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:52.4 | 5 |
| 10.7L | $10.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
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Resuming after a spell of five months. Finished off last campaign when beaten by 3.5 m finishing third behind Stinson at Young over 1720m in a 3yo on May 12 at $1.50. Has never been out of the placings when resuming so can be in the finish.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 30/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 23/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 6.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 12/05/2026 | 18 | 1-2LTWs | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $1.50 |
| 3/10 | 24/04/2026 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:52.8 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $7.50 |
| 5/9 | 14/04/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:52.6 | 7 |
| 15.7L | $19.00 |
| 5/10 | 07/04/2026 | 8 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:52.3 | 3 |
| 9.7L | $4.60 |
| 5/10 | 30/03/2026 | 15 | NR up to 57 | $11,830.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 15/03/2026 | 5 | 1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $2.70 |

Driver: Unknown
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 10th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early speed and racing wide at Newcastle, beaten 23 m by Maywyns Mighty Mac (1:57.50) on August 10 at $34. Two runs back 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at Newcastle was 2nd-1.7m 2WNC at the bell, beaten 2.5 m by Helens Boy (1:55.40) on July 27 at $41. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 30/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Lucas Rando | 0 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 23/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Glenn Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 10/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 54 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 23.9L | $34.00 |
| 5/10 | 27/07/2026 | 11 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:55.4 | 7 |
| 2.4L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 12.2L | $61.00 |
| 9/9 | 09/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 25.9L | $9.00 |
| 1/9 | 29/06/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:55.5 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 15/06/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |

Driver: Zara Fitzpatrick
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Comments
In good form recently. Last start was well back before the turn; won by a neck (Fr8) at Goulburn (2:05.30) beating Believeitor Not in on September 28 at $9.50 at the bell was 8th-12.2. With even luck from the back row she could be hard to beat.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 28/09/2026 | 18 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:57.9 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/10 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
| 5/8 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 24.1L | $18.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/10 | 13/08/2026 | 80 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $81.00 |
| 4/7 | 05/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 08/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 16.6L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 25/05/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 20.6L | $10.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
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Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Sr3) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 5th-8.34 beaten 7 m by Nothing Finer (2:03.80) in 3yo on October 1 at $15. Can feature with even luck.
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 | 01/10/2026 | 51 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $15.00 |
| 9/10 | 11/08/2026 | 12 | 0LTW Also eligible NR 47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:55.0 | 10 |
| 16.2L | $8.50 |
| 8/8 | 30/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 165.5L | $1.22 |
| 1/10 | 16/07/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $1.35 |
| 9/10 | 10/07/2026 | 8 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 17.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/10 | 02/07/2026 | 237 | 3YO | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 14.1L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Jye Coney | 0 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 20/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 21.1L | $0.00 |