Pakenham (VIC) – 9 Race Card
R1 – 1200m Maiden Plate
Wyandra has been racing consistently this prep and looks ready to break through after going close at this track. Jessica Rabbit resumes with strong trial/first-up form, while Macca’s Angel maps well and comes through a solid fresh run. Kingsbury adds interest on debut.
Selections:
8. Wyandra — $4.20
11. Macca’s Angel — $4.20
9. Jessica Rabbit — $1.85
7. Kingsbury — $16.00
R2 – 1000m Maiden Plate
With Royal Honour scratched, this opens up for Unapproachable, who resumes off a trial win and looks well placed. Wasai debuts for a strong yard and should get every chance from the draw, while Real Heir has race fitness and tactical speed.
Selections:
10. Unapproachable — $3.30
5. Wasai — $5.00
4. Real Heir — $8.50
R3 – 1600m Maiden Plate
Crystal Jade was good on debut at Pakenham and can improve again stepping out quickly. Creusa resumes with trial fitness, while Emanating has been around the mark and should appreciate the rise in distance. Squid Pro Quo is the unknown runner with upside.
Selections:
- Crystal Jade — $4.80
- Creusa — $23.00
- Emanating — $8.00
- Squid Pro Quo — $9.00
R4 – 1600m Victorian Picnic Grand Final
Bookman is racing well this campaign and looks a strong winning chance after another placing last start. Diamanda has the class to bounce back off a freshen-up, while Tussock gets the soft draw and Epicus can improve up in trip.
Selections:
3. Bookman — $3.70
- Diamanda — $2.40
- Tussock — $23.00
- Epicus — $8.00
R5 – 1400m Maiden Plate
Oyster Lane looks the Top Selection on the card after finding little luck in recent runs and now dropping in grade from a soft draw. Overcast was strong on debut and should enjoy the extra trip, while Hulkster resumes from barrier 1 and can settle handy. White Wine is one to watch on debut.
Selections:
5. Oyster Lane — $2.35
4. Overcast — $2.40
3. Hulkster — $4.60
11. White Wine — $21.00
R6 – 1600m 0–66 Handicap
Hey Bella is in great form and maps perfectly from the inside draw. Garnacho has been improving and hit the line well last start, while Crazy Town brings winning form. Galant Knight also has upside after winning on debut.
Selections:
8. Hey Bella — $6.50
7. Garnacho — $11.00
- Crazy Town — $10.00
- Galant Knight — $3.80
R7 – 2000m BM66 Handicap
My Roca Fella looks well suited in a race without much tempo and should roll forward from the draw. Just Jenni beat key rivals last start and can repeat, while Aristonous has strong second-up credentials. Lightening Mann is the watch runner on Australian debut.
Selections:
8. Just Jenni — $3.90
4. My Roca Fella — $3.10
3. Aristonous — $5.50
- Lightening Mann — $5.50
R8 – 1400m BM62 Handicap
Lady Sadler has strong claims coming back from a solid preparation start, while Fatty Finn brings confidence after breaking through last start. Sparkling Luck is racing well and looks a danger, with The Mansman drawn to improve second-up.
Selections:
9. Lady Sadler — $5.00
6. Fatty Finn — $12.00
5. Sparkling Luck — $6.50
3. The Mansman — $13.00
R9 – 1200m BM62 Handicap
Espana is the value play after a plain fresh run but looks much better placed dropping in grade. Olivia Rose resumes with a light weight and should land in a positive spot, while Fearless Writer is third-up, drawn well and building nicely. Banknote Hustler is fresh but has ability.
Selections:
10. Espana — $6.50
6. Olivia Rose — $4.00
5. Fearless Writer — $3.75
4. Banknote Hustler — $2.90
