Pakenham (VIC) – Soft 5
R1 – Ladbrokes Big Bets Copy Now Maiden Plate (1600m)
Analysis
This race looks likely to be dominated by the top two selections. 1. Peeaitchdee ran a strong race first-up at Caulfield Heath, finishing just behind the winner, and returning to non-metro level should suit. 9. Talkin' Stern also went close here last time out and represents the Gavin Bedggood stable, making this a serious contender. 11. Washington Lilac produced a solid placing when resuming and can improve second-up. 4. Amazake returns from a spell but has trialled well and shouldn’t be overlooked.
Selections
- Peeaitchdee (6) – $2.50
- Talkin' Stern (2) – $4.00
- Washington Lilac (5) – $6.50
- Amazake (7) – $4.20
R2 – Beraldo Coffee Maiden Plate (1400m)
Analysis
A maiden with plenty of depth and several genuine chances. 11. Irreverent went very close here last start and from a strong stable looks capable of going one better. 4. Costa Paros has been racing consistently in metro company and comes off another placing at Cranbourne. 9. On The Loose showed ability on debut when just missing and can improve from that run. 13. Zoudeadly placed at Werribee last start and has the form to feature again.
Selections
- Irreverent (8) – $3.30
- Costa Paros (11) – $4.80
- On The Loose (7) – $4.60
- Zoudeadly (12) – $11.00
R3 – Summerset Retirement Village Cranbourne North Maiden Plate (1100m)
Analysis
A race with limited exposed form which adds some uncertainty. 11. Sweet Vixen ran a very encouraging race on debut at Sale and could take plenty of improvement from that effort. 9. Life After Love drops back in grade and recent trial work suggests readiness. 10. She's Loaded has been consistent this preparation with multiple placings and should be competitive again. 3. Circus Circus resumes from a break but has trialled well in preparation.
Selections
- Sweet Vixen (7) – $3.20
- Life After Love (3) – $5.00
- She's Loaded (4) – $8.00
- Circus Circus (2) – $4.60
R4 – Computer Talk – Business I.T Experts Fillies & Mares Handicap (1000m)
Analysis
A competitive sprint where several runners look capable. 5. Caffettiera resumes from a break and recent trial form indicates she could return in good order. 3. Celerity went extremely close last start after strong market support and brings strong metro form. 4. She's My Ex already has a win this preparation and could improve after a short freshen-up. 2. Innocent Enuff scored last start and drops back to non-metro grade which could help.
Selections
- Caffettiera (1) – $4.60
- Celerity (7) – $1.90
- She's My Ex (8) – $3.10
- Innocent Enuff (4) – $19.00
R5 – The Big Screen Company Handicap (2500m)
Analysis
The result likely comes from the leading trio here. 6. Shrewsbury Road arrives off a win at Kilmore and looks well placed to follow up. 9. Rebadge didn’t finish far away last start and comes from a stable capable of improvement. 5. Madame Lexis backs up quickly after racing well recently and must be considered. 3. Nicoffhome is chasing a third straight win and clearly holds strong claims.
Selections
- Shrewsbury Road (8) – $7.00
- Rebadge (3) – $10.00
- Madame Lexis (5) – $6.00
- Nicoffhome (11) – $9.50
R6 – Duffy & Simon Lawyers Handicap (1400m)
Analysis
7. Florina Region returns to non-metro grade and from the Grahame Begg stable looks well placed to perform strongly. 4. Sabi Storm resumes from a break and has trialled nicely in preparation. 8. Hustle has been consistent this campaign and comes off a good placing last start. 3. Next Jen also drops in class and from a powerful stable should be competitive.
Selections
- Florina Region (4) – $8.00
- Sabi Storm (12) – $5.50
- Hustle (3) – $15.00
- Next Jen (8) – $5.50
R7 – Hygain Edge Handicap (1400m)
Analysis
The trifecta could come from the top few selections. 3. Stay Silent has already scored this preparation and represents the powerful Ciaron Maher stable. 9. Merimbula resumes after a break following an impressive maiden win and should run well again. 10. Marlion's Dream resumed with a placing and has an excellent record at Pakenham. 8. Vaderlee finished strongly last start and could surprise with the right run.
Selections
- Stay Silent (9) – $5.50
- Merimbula (1) – $9.00
- Marlion's Dream (8) – $7.50
- Vaderlee (10) – $9.50
R8 – Cameron Industrial Commercial Handicap (1600m)
Analysis
A very open race where the top selections appear closely matched. 10. La Belle Grande arrives off a win at Werribee and should improve with fitness. 4. Helping Hands was impressive on debut and from the inside draw could control the race on speed. 3. Nic's Choice has been racing well in metro company and should appreciate this level. 2. Austrata wasn’t far away last start and remains in contention.
Selections
- La Belle Grande (4) – $8.00
- Helping Hands (1) – $6.50
- Nic's Choice (12) – $4.40
- Austrata (10) – $9.00