Pakenham (VIC) — Good 4
R1 – 2YO Maiden Plate (1000m)
TUZEMAK debuts for a smart yard and appeals in a thin contest. GOOD FEEL drops back to provincial grade and should be fitter now. ARTISON is another first starter from a strong stable who can figure. HARRY MET SALLY returns from a break and is worth including in wider plays.
Selections
6. Tuzemak (3) — $6.00
2. Good Feel (6) — $4.60
5. Artison (5) — $6.00
3. Harry Met Sally (4) — $4.80
R2 – Maiden Plate (1600m)
NARAGHI resumes off a promising trial and looks well placed. KADDARI finished off strongly last run and can be right in the finish. FIRE TYPE brings solid recent form and can threaten again. COMMANDEUR stretches out in trip and adds some intrigue.
Selections
11. Naraghi (3) — $6.00
8. Kaddari (6) — $6.00
4. Fire Type (10) — $3.70
3. Commandeur (4) — $4.80
R3 – Future Stars Heat 9 (1200m)
OYSTER LANE has city form on the board and draws to advantage. AFTERBERNA was close-up fresh and can go one better. LIGHTWATCH keeps improving and must be respected. BUVELOT comes from a capable camp and can surprise at odds.
Selections
6. Oyster Lane (1) — $4.60
8. Afterberna (4) — $3.70
5. Lightwatch (3) — $6.50
- Buvelot (8) — $34.00
R4 – Future Stars Heat 10 (1400m)
THE BENCHMARK has never missed the placings and looks ideally suited here. IRREVERENT was unlucky first-up and adds blinkers, making him dangerous. RORKES DRIFT debuts for a handy stable and shouldn’t be overlooked. TRENTINO comes back to this grade and can sneak into the minors.
Selections
9. The Benchmark (7) — $2.90
11. Irreverent (1) — $2.70
8. Rorkes Drift (2) — $14.00
10. Trentino (11) — $16.00
R5 – BM66 Handicap (1400m)
DOUBLE PI ran well fresh and looks ready to peak. CENTENNIAL PARK is better than last run and stays in calculations. DAMEHOOD drops back in grade and is a key threat. NIC’S CHOICE has local form and can feature again.
Selections
7. Double Pi (4) — $8.50
5. Centennial Park (3) — $8.50
6. Damehood (8) — $5.50
8. Nic’s Choice (7) — $7.00
R6 – BM62 Handicap (2500m)
HANAFUBUKI has been racing well in town and the gear change could spark improvement. REBADGE should be fitter for the latest run and must be kept safe. HOLLY’S STAR has trialled and draws well. WINTER GRACE arrives in winning form and shapes as a serious player.
Selections
3. Hanafubuki (9) — $2.40
6. Rebadge (4) — $9.00
12. Holly’s Star (1) — $11.00
11. Winter Grace (12) — $10.00
R7 – 0–62 Handicap (2000m)
LISA LASS steps up in trip after a maiden win and looks progressive. MRS HARRIS is racing consistently and has each-way appeal. SUPER MIRAGE tries the distance for the first time and can threaten. LUCKETT gets blinkers back on and adds depth.
Selections
9. Lisa Lass (4) — $7.50
8. Mrs Harris (1) — $5.00
4. Super Mirage (8) — $9.50
3. Luckett (15) — $14.00
R8 – BM66 Handicap (1200m)
ALERO comes off a win and remains one of the main hopes. PICK ’N’ MIX was narrowly beaten last time and should be right there again. SOUTHERN CRESCENT is chasing a hat-trick and commands respect. EL TERCERO backs up quickly and loves this track.
Selections
2. Alero (4) — $4.20
5. Pick ’N’ Mix (11) — $6.50
10. Southern Crescent (2) — $23.00
4. El Tercero (6) — $9.00