PENRITH   30 Apr 2026
 
GOING:

MARKETS @ PENRITH SHOWGROUND EVERY THURSDAY PACE 1720m

Track: GOOD      

ELEGANT STRIDE (6) was far from disgraced when midfield in a NSW Oaks heat last start at Menangle. Won twice in a row at this circuit earlier this month so looks nicely placed. GIVE ME A MINUTE (3) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when he came from the back row for second at this circuit and distance. Nearing a win and looks well served by this draw. NOTHINGBUTWAVES (2) is another aided by a low draw draw and her form reads well, recording a win and a placing in her last two outings here. WINGMAN LOU (9) may need some luck from the back row but was good in finishing runner-up here last time out.
1 561x0 ROCK WITH THE BEST
PETER RIXON
3YO  BAY  COLT
P J O'Brien, R T Boman, B C Skead, D R Symes, M Symes
Last start failed to finish when he ran at Goulburn on April 27 over 1710m. Two runs back won by 2.5 m after showing early speed, (Fr5) at this track (2:05.50) beating Honolulu Princess in NR up to 48 on October 23 at $5.50 at the bell was leading 2m on the pegs. Gets the ace draw so worth another chance.
Fr1
W H RIXON
ORANGE WITH GREEN BRACES & STARS, GREEN & WHITE HALVED SLEEVES WITH ORANGE LETTER "R" & WHITE TRIM
2 80713 NOTHINGBUTWAVES
KERRYANN MORRIS
6YO  BR/BL  MARE
P D Abrahams, K A Morgan, A J Bracher, B R Huggins, M J Newell, B F Abrahams
Last start solid effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 2125m at this track was 5th-7.16 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Kiki Meister (2:37.20) in NR up to 57 on April 23 at $9.50. Two runs back won by 3.5 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (2:03.10) beating Rock Asset in NR up to 54 on April 16 at $2.20. In form and draws for another good showing.
Fr2
J L DASKALOVSKI
RED, WHITE YOKE & BRACES, THREE RED STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK CUFFS
3 89242 GIVE ME A MINUTE
ALEISHA GALLAGHER
8YO  B/BR  GELDING
A M Gallagher
Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing fourth after being driven well back, behind Blackjack Bart at this track over 1720m in a NR up to 68 on April 16 at $16. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing second behind The Cid at this track over 1720m in a NR up to 62 on April 23 at $8.50. Draws well and looks close to a win.
Fr3
BLUE WITH GREEN YOKE, GREEN BRACES, GREEN WAISTBAND, WHITE DIAMONDS, BLUE SLEEVES WITH GREEN CUFFS
4 26239 CAPTAIN BLOOD
BRIAN PORTELLI
6YO  BROWN  GELDING
D C Pace
Last start 9th (Fr6) over 2125m at this track, at the bell was 8th-11.49 beaten 13 m by Kiki Meister (2:37.20) in NR up to 57 on April 23 at $51. At the start before game effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 1720m at this track beaten 5.5 m by Madazalways (2:06.80) in NR up to 53 on April 16 at $6.50. Consider.
Fr4
B PORTELLI
ORANGE, BROWN STAR, YELLOW SLEEVES
5 80453 SMOKESCREEN
TROY WILLIAMS
5YO  BROWN  HORSE
F Barone
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 5 m third behind The Cid at this track over 1720m NR up to 62 last start. Before that was beaten 4.5 metres fifth again at this track in NR up to 90 on April 16. Among the chances.
Fr5
VAUGHAN DUNCAN
BROWN, PINK YOKE & BRACES, BROWN HORSESHOES, GOLD TRIM, BROWN SLEEVES, PINK CUFFS
6 61146 ELEGANT STRIDE
RICKIE ALCHIN
3YO  BROWN  FILLY
E & M Stride (Mgr: E Rosati)
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at Menangle was 9th-15.09 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Willows Girl (1:50.90) in 3yo No NR F on April 25 at $126. Before that, 4th (Sr1) over 1609m at Newcastle beaten 23 m by Lochinvar Marcello (1:53.80) in 3yo NR up to 60 on April 17 at $4.20. Well placed to return to winning form.
Fr6
A R DELOSA
LIGHT BLUE & YELLOW DIAMONDS, YELLOW SLEEVES
7 4x420 ZEN MASTER
D A MCDOWELL, K L MCDOWELL
6YO  BROWN  HORSE
McDowell Pacing & Trotting Pty Limited (Mgr: C P McDowell)
Last start 10th (Fr2) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 6th-12.74 beaten 13 m by Fe Fe On Fire (1:53.70) in NR up to 64 on March 24 at $34. At the start before game effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1740m at Bankstown, at the bell was 2nd-4 beaten 2 m by Angus Finn (2:11.00) in NR up to 80 on March 16 at $6. May improve sharply.
Sr1
LLEYTON GREEN
RED, BLACK YOKE & BRACES, BLACK COLLAR & WAISTBAND, FOUR RED STARS, BLACK SLEEVES, RED CUFFS
8 36x86 PRINCE OF PEACE
D A MCDOWELL, K L MCDOWELL
8YO  BAY  HORSE
McDowell Pacing & Trotting Pty Limited (Mgr: C P McDowell)
Last start 6th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track, beaten 15 m by Blackjack Bart (2:02.70) in NR up to 68 on April 16 at $51. At his previous start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr4) over 1740m at Bankstown, beaten 40 m by Angus Finn (2:11.00) in NR up to 80 on March 16 at $61. Down in grade and has further improvement to come so worth following.
Sr2
KANE GLASBY
BLACK, RED YOKE & BRACES, BLACK COLLAR & WAISTBAND, BLACK SLEEVES, RED CUFFS
9 73542 WINGMAN LOU
ROSS ADAMS
5YO  BAY  HORSE
R Rossetto, R W Adams
Two back was well beaten into fourth after showing early speed, behind Nicely Spoken at this track over 1720m in a NR 55 to 58 on April 16 at $9.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing second behind Kiki Meister at this track over 2125m in a NR up to 57 on April 23 at $8.50. Heading the right way.
Sr3
S A MORRIS
BLACK, RED BAND & ARMBANDS
10 64206 DOWN WARD DOG
LUKE MCCARTHY
4YO  BROWN  HORSE
C A Cross
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 2125m at this track, at the bell was 6th-7.84 beaten 9 m by Kiki Meister (2:37.20) in NR up to 57 on April 23 at $2.90. At the run before was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track, beaten 30 m by Nicely Spoken (2:03.50) in NR 55 to 58 on April 16 at $6. Tough draw but capable of better.
Sr4
J A CALLAGHAN
BLACK WITH YELLOW BRACES & DIAMONDS, RED TRIM, YELLOW & BLACK SLEEVES WITH "JC" INITIALS & RED TRIM