Pakenham – Soft 6
R1 – Ladbrokes Owners Promotion Maiden Plate (1200m)
A tricky juvenile maiden to open the card with several well-bred debutants stepping out. The resuming runners with trial form look hard to beat, while a couple of leading stables have strong first starters that demand market respect. Tempo looks only moderate which should favour those settling handy.
Selections
- 1. Bohemian Rhapsody – $2.40
- 2. Grifter – $15.00
- 9. Lady Of Pompeii – $10.00
- 4. Mongol Heer – $23.00
R2 – Fulmen Park Maiden Plate (1100m)
This looks one of the stronger maidens on the program and the race centres around a few progressive types coming through solid form references. The resuming runner drops sharply in class after tackling much tougher company last prep and looks very hard to beat if returning near his best. The main danger comes from the runner-up at Mornington who should improve sharply second-up, while the local placegetter continues to build nicely into the campaign.
Selections
- 1. Bold Secret – $1.80
- 6. Tassorting – $3.20
- 2. Bolting Blue – $4.40
- 10. Model Gigi – $8.50
R3 – Sandown Lodge Maiden Plate (1100m)
A competitive fillies maiden with several lightly raced runners capable of taking a step forward. The Cranbourne placegetter has been consistent from limited starts and maps ideally again, while the fresh runner with strong trial work appeals first-up. Debutants also add intrigue and betting moves should prove informative.
Selections
- 7. Salaria – $2.50
- 5. Macca’s Angel – $7.50
- 9. Thankful Smile – $10.00
- 8. Superior Dame – $2.60
R4 – ACW Facility Services Maiden Plate (1400m)
The rail draw and drop back to easier grade make the favourite the obvious runner to beat here. She should land in a perfect position from the inside alley and gets a great opportunity to break through. Several rivals resume or come through moderate form lines, though the blinkers addition on one runner could spark improvement.
Selections
- 5. Let Lily Loose – $1.80
- 9. Sayalero – $4.80
- 1. Enchanted Lass – $9.00
- 6. Loft Vega – $4.00
R5 – Ray White Pakenham & Officer Handicap (2000m)
An interesting staying contest with a few progressive gallopers stepping up in distance. The runner-up here last start looks ready to peak third-up and profiles ideally over the trip, while several last-start winners bring confidence into the race. Expect a genuinely run staying event with fitness likely to prove decisive late.
Selections
- 6. Aristonous – $4.80
- 1. All So Clear – $9.00
- 13. Mahers Landing – $4.80
- 8. Cyclone Harmony – $7.00
R6 – Ladbrokes Sabaj Mile Series Heat 4 (1600m)
One of the better races of the night with proven Pakenham form heavily represented. The eye-catching second-up runner looks perfectly placed rising to the mile after charging late first-up, while the last-start winner again maps to control the speed. Consistent on-pace runners and strong closers make this a quality betting race.
Selections
- 11. Noble Work – $5.00
- 1. Factcheck – $3.40
- 7. Lady Sadler – $6.00
- 12. Realika – $11.00
R7 – Hyland Sportswear Handicap (1400m)
A wide-open BM66 where several runners bring strong soft-track credentials. The Seymour placegetter should improve second-up and gets conditions to suit, while the last-start winner rises in grade but brings momentum. Expect good speed throughout with a few runners capable of finishing strongly late.
Selections
- 6. Yes I Know – $2.70
- 5. Seethru – $6.00
- 4. New Sovereign – $15.00
- 10. Bronte Beach – $3.60
R8 – Magic Millions Digital Handicap (1200m)
An excellent closing race with several talented resuming sprinters. The likely leader has an outstanding record at the track and could prove very hard to catch if controlling the tempo, while multiple fresh runners come through strong trial performances. Barrier draws and early positioning should play a major role late in the night.
Selections
- 9. Reina Isabella – $5.00
- 10. Zunna – $3.80
- 11. Olivia Rose – $4.20
- 8. Mongolian Gobi – $8.50
