Pakenham (VIC) – Good 4
R1 – Hygain Edge 2YO Maiden Plate (1200m)
Analysis
Small fields can throw up surprises, but LEOPARD SHARK drops back to country level after holding his own in town and looks ideally placed. STOMPING GROUND debuts for a strong stable and commands respect. CAPTAIN BLOOD is another first starter who could feature prominently. SILENT GRIT also returns to non-metro company and should be competitive.
Selections
- Leopard Shark (4) — $2.60
- Stomping Ground (2) — $5.00
- Captain Blood (5) — $6.00
- Silent Grit (3) — $3.20
R2 – Grant’s Plumbing & Drainage BM66 (2500m)
Analysis
DIVINE CLEMENTINE comes off a solid placing and has past form over staying trips, giving her strong claims. MADAME LEXIS closed off nicely here last start and can go close again. TSITSIPAS drops in grade and could improve. HOLLANDIA continues to race well and appeals for wider multiples.
Selections
- Divine Clementine (2) — $5.00
- Madame Lexis (1) — $4.80
- Tsitsipas (7) — $2.80
- Hollandia (5) — $6.50
R3 – Ray White Pakenham Maiden (2500m)
Analysis
CHATEAU DANCER keeps finding trouble late and again looks the one to beat. PHOENICIAN is rarely far away and must be respected. MWAMBA went close last run and could surprise at big odds. RAPIDO RIVER gets blinkers back on and shapes as an each-way chance.
Selections
- Chateau Dancer (2) — $2.25
- Phoenician (3) — $5.50
- Mwamba (5) — $126.00
- Rapido River (9) — $7.00
R4 – Ladbrokes Future Stars Heat 7 (1200m)
Analysis
BURLEIGH continues to knock on the door and looks well placed again. GENERAL BLU showed plenty on debut and can go close with improvement. TALKIN’ STERN debuts for a respected yard and should not be overlooked. DAMA ROYALE has been consistent and remains in calculations.
Selections
- Burleigh (8) — $14.00
- General Blu (2) — $2.70
- Talkin’ Stern (4) — $8.00
- Dama Royale (6) — $12.00
R5 – Ladbrokes Future Stars Heat 8 (1400m)
Analysis
CELESTRA should strip fitter and profiles as the leading chance. BERLEMONT debuts from a good stable and could show ability first-up. TEN WARRIORS went close last start and is right in this again. I SAID SO keeps placing and looks ready to strike.
Selections
- Celestra (3) — $3.90
- Berlemont (4) — $9.50
- Ten Warriors (9) — $2.50
- I Said So (2) — $6.50
R6 – Ultrasigns Handicap (1400m)
Analysis
ATTAIN boasts an excellent Pakenham record and draws perfectly once more. LULU DARLING keeps running into placings and can play a role. (Scratched runners: Mount Sabyinyo, Military Base.)
Selections
- Attain (1) — $4.00
- Lulu Darling (5) — $10.00
R7 – Duffy & Simon Lawyers Class 1 (1100m)
Analysis
SIDELINE should improve second-up with gear changes applied. SUSSEX DUCHESS broke through impressively last run and deserves respect. LES BRAVES draws to advantage and keeps performing. ASTARI remains honest and stays in the mix.
Selections
- Sideline (3) — $8.50
- Sussex Duchess (2) — $6.50
- Les Braves (1) — $3.80
- Astari (8) — $7.00
R8 – John Duff & Co BM62 (1200m)
Analysis
ROYAL RENDEZVOUS has solid recent form and looks well suited here. ROSE DE VELLOR can improve sharply with gear tweaks. ROYAL TURF has trialled well and could surprise. SUPIDO’S CHOICE draws ideally and should not be dismissed.
Selections
- Royal Rendezvous (4) — $2.90
- Rose De Vellor (10) — $4.40
- Royal Turf (3) — $26.00
- Supido’s Choice (1) — $18.00