Pakenham — Soft 7
R1 – Ladbrokes Punter Assist Maiden Plate (1400m)
1. Geeseven ($1.60) looks the clear horse to beat after narrowly missing first-up at Geelong and should get every chance despite the draw. 3. Aradeo ($3.00) has been ultra consistent in all three starts and will be charging late again, while 9. Vespers ($4.80) gets blinkers on and maps perfectly from the inside alley. 5. Ivy Princess ($31.00) can improve sharply backing up quickly.
Selections:
- Geeseven ($1.60)
- Aradeo ($3.00)
- Vespers ($4.80)
- Ivy Princess ($31.00)
R2 – Headspace Pakenham Maiden Plate (1400m)
A very even maiden where several runners have upside. 10. Just Swift ($3.20) resumes off a long break but has trialled well and looks capable of a strong return. 5. Annabelle Sunshine ($3.00) improved nicely first-up and should strip fitter here, while 6. Downtherabbithole ($15.00) can improve getting back to this level. 11. Steal Away ($23.00) is still learning but has enough ability to figure with improvement second-up.
Selections:
10. Just Swift ($3.20)
5. Annabelle Sunshine ($3.00)
6. Downtherabbithole ($15.00)
11. Steal Away ($23.00)
R3 – Cardinia Men’s Shed Maiden Plate (1200m)
7. Afterberna ($1.85) resumes with strong trial form and was narrowly beaten first-up last campaign at this track, making him the one to beat. 1. Donato ($13.00) also resumes and has shown talent previously, while debutant 12. Ciphered ($4.00) comes from a respected stable and should be respected in betting. 8. Attuma ($8.00) closed off well last start and can improve again.
Selections:
7. Afterberna ($1.85)
- Donato ($13.00)
- Ciphered ($4.00)
- Attuma ($8.00)
R4 – Race Day Medical – Supporting Things That Matter Maiden Plate (2000m)
This staying maiden looks ideal for 11. Shindy ($2.30), who has been racing consistently and should appreciate getting to 2000m again. 2. Kazungula ($4.20) has strong closing speed and looks well suited with the claim, while 5. Montesquieu ($4.80) maps to get a soft run from the draw. 9. Autumn Diamonds ($26.00) is capable of improving sharply at odds.
Selections:
11. Shindy ($2.30)
2. Kazungula ($4.20)
5. Montesquieu ($4.80)
9. Autumn Diamonds ($26.00)
R5 – Stableline Sky Heights Stayers Series Heat 4 (2000m)
1. A Diva ($1.90) drops back from stronger company and looks perfectly placed to control the race on speed. The wet track and small field suit her nicely. 7. Jenny The Beaver ($4.00) handled heavy ground well last start and looks suited rising in distance, while 2. Jaykayann ($5.00) can improve sharply fresh back in grade. 3. Callmeanicon ($7.00) is building fitness and may improve stepping up in trip.
Selections:
- A Diva ($1.90)
- Jenny The Beaver ($4.00)
- Jaykayann ($5.00)
- Callmeanicon ($7.00)
R6 – Smacktalk Sabaj Mile Series Heat 3 (1400m)
A competitive BM62 where several runners hold strong claims. 2. Brutalina ($3.50) comes off a strong Geelong win and should take catching if allowed to lead again. 10. Belcony ($4.20) has been racing consistently all prep and drops slightly in grade, while 7. On The Prowl ($3.60) gets conditions to suit after little luck last time. 8. Podargoni ($15.00) is racing well enough to surprise at odds.
Selections:
2. Brutalina ($3.50)
10. Belcony ($4.20)
7. On The Prowl ($3.60)
8. Podargoni ($15.00)
R7 – It’s Okay, Not To Be Okay Handicap (1200m)
This looks a very open sprint with plenty of chances. 2. Quebeck ($7.00) was tough winning at Cranbourne and should again settle on speed from the good gate. 11. Barari ($4.40) hit the line strongly last start and looks close to another win, while 1. Flying Mikki ($6.50) drops sharply in grade after racing in stronger company. 5. Express Guard ($31.00) can improve with the right tempo.
Selections:
2. Quebeck ($7.00)
11. Barari ($4.40)
- Flying Mikki ($6.50)
- Express Guard ($31.00)
R8 – Do It For Dolly Handicap (1000m)
The final race shapes as a quality sprint to close the card. 7. Hey Kleine Maus ($2.70) resumes with strong trial form and has an excellent fresh record. 10. Electric Star ($9.00) closed well first-up and can improve again for the new stable, while 13. Kiwi Raider ($4.40) maps to get every chance after an unlucky fresh run here. 1. Core Concept ($9.00) also appeals each-way with the claim.
Selections:
7. Hey Kleine Maus ($2.70)
10. Electric Star ($9.00)
13. Kiwi Raider ($4.40)
- Core Concept ($9.00)
