PENRITH   08 May 2025
 
GOING: N

TAB VENUE MODE 3YO PACE 1720m

Track: FAST      

MAC THUNDER (4) has the hoof on the till after finishing runner-up in his last two outings at Menangle, missing by a head from a wider barrier two back then leading and sticking on well last start. Gets his chance to break through. LADY DELORIS (6) enjoys a big class drop off a NSW Oaks heat and is a player off a Menangle win two back. BLISSES BEST (3) is going well having come from similar draws to place in her last two outings here. Led and went under narrowly two back then was held up as runner-up last week. Could go one better. ROCKET RALPH (8) is at the track for the first time. By leading sire Captaintreacherous and hails from the Paul Fitzpatrick stable. Has placed in his last two trials at Menangle so expect a good showing.
1 39643 GO TESS GO
G TANTI
3YO  BAY  FILLY
G Tanti, J Scerri
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4.5 m third behind Jus Bling It at this track over 1720m NR up to 47 last start. Before that was beaten 1.2 metres fourth again at this track over 2125m in NR up to 48 on April 24. Place best.
Fr1
Z R FITZPATRICK
WHITE, GREEN YOKE & BRACES, WHITE STARS, GOLD TRIM, GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE STARS & CUFFS, GOLD TRIM
2 1x383 KINGSTON RAINBOW
BRIAN PORTELLI
3YO  BROWN  COLT
J Masini, D J Masini, C Portelli
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at Newcastle was 3rd-5.32 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Kissmelvis (1:58.00) in NR 47 to 48 on April 28 at $12. Nicely drawn so consider for exotics.
Fr2
B PORTELLI
WHITE, PURPLE STRIPED SLEEVES
3 57532 BLISSES BEST
TROY WILLIAMS
3YO  BAY  FILLY
R F Littler, Estate of K L Littler (Mgr: R F Littler)
Solid performance when a close third after showing early speed, behind Tiger Eupheme at this track over 2125m in a NR up to 48 on April 24 at $3.90. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Jus Bling It at this track over 1720m in a NR up to 47 on May 1 at $3.30. Among the top chances.
Fr3
C M GEARY
WHITE, ORANGE MALTESE CROSS, BLACK & ORANGE STRIPED SLEEVES
4 72422 MAC THUNDER
D A MCDOWELL, K L MCDOWELL
3YO  BROWN  GELDING
McDowell Pacing & Trotting Pty Limited (Mgr: C P McDowell)
Solid performance when a close second after a quick start, behind Lady Deloris at Menangle over 1609m in a 3yo+ WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 on April 22 at $4.40. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.75 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Larrikin Lenny at Menangle over 1609m in a 3yo+ WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 on April 29 at $3.20. Ready to win.
Fr4
LLEYTON GREEN
BLACK, RED YOKE & BRACES, BLACK COLLAR & WAISTBAND, BLACK SLEEVES, RED CUFFS
5 70394 CAPTAIN GROOVE
RICKIE ALCHIN
3YO  BAY  GELDING
Alf La Spina Pty Ltd, as trustee for Alf La Spina Family Trust (Mgr: A La Spina)
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr2) over 2030m after showing early pace at Newcastle, beaten 7 m by Eye Can Try (2:29.60) in NR up to 53 on May 2 at $9.50. At the run before was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr8) over 2030m at Newcastle, at the bell was 8th-15m 2WWC beaten 14 m by Drakaina (2:29.10) in NR up to 47 on April 25 at $7. Can play a role.

D J MURPHY
WHITE, GREEN, WHITE & RED YOKE, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN & RED STRIPES
6 46219 LADY DELORIS
BILLY MUSCAT
3YO  BROWN  FILLY
E Muscat, M Muscat
Failed to impress last start; 9th (Fr5) over 2300m at Menangle was 8th-16.88 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Ruby Rules (2:44.90) in 3yo No NR F on May 3 at $81. Showed ability the outing before when she won by a head as favourite when quickly away, (Fr3) at Menangle (1:55.60) beating Mac Thunder in 3yo+ WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 on April 22 at $2.15 at the bell was 2nd-4.2m on the pegs. Better placed.
Fr5
C J FITZPATRICK
YELLOW, PURPLE BAND & SLEEVES
7 823 ADDOCAR
BRUCE FOX
3YO  B/BR  GELDING
B D Fox
Solid run when a close second behind Tonys Dream at Newcastle over 1609m in a MAIDEN on April 25 at $4.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Loumia at this track over 1720m in a MAIDEN on May 1 at $6.50. Might need easier.
Sr1
CAMERON HART
DARK GREEN & RED HALVES, YELLOW SLEEVES
8 ROCKET RALPH
PAUL FITZPATRICK
3YO  B/BR  GELDING
L M Fitzpatrick, G J Ross, H Paul, B H Walker, S M Wilson
Three-year-old gelding by Captaintreacherous out of My Major Rocket having his first start. Showed ability when second at Menangle in a trial on April 30 over 1609m. Expect a good showing.
Sr2
G J FITZPATRICK
blue,white star
9 x2480 MARY ANNE ROSE
KERRYANN MORRIS
3YO  BAY  FILLY
R J Walsh
Last start was well back in the run when 10th (Fr7) over 2300m at Menangle, beaten 75 m by Luv The Nitelife (2:46.60) in 3yo LR No NR F on April 12 at $151. Before that, 8th (Sr4) over 1730m at Bathurst, beaten 30 m by Dolly Rocket (2:02.60) in 3yo No NR F on March 28 at $31. Capable of more than she has shown recently. Can do better.
Sr3
R P MORRIS
BLACK BODY & SLEEVES, PINK PACING FOR PINK LOGO ON BODY, WHITE HYLAND LOGO ON SLEEVES
10 89214 TIGER EUPHEME
KEVIN PIZZUTO
3YO  BAY  FILLY
K J Pizzuto
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1720m after racing wide at this track was 3rd-3.71 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Heavenly Reason (2:05.30) in NR up to 47 on May 1 at $6. Two runs back ran on from midfield and won by a nose (Fr5) at this track (2:39.20) beating Hellovatime in NR up to 48 on April 24 at $5.50 at the bell was 4th-6.5m 2WWC. Forward performance expected.
Sr4
J P GALLAGHER
BLACK, WHITE MALTESE CROSS, WHITE HOOPED SLEEVES