Pakenham (VIC) – Soft 6
R1 – Maiden Plate (1200m)
A race with limited speed and plenty of unknowns. Bordeaux appeals on debut from a strong yard and can make an immediate impact. Sound System was close up first-up and looks a major player again. Cignetti is another debutant with upside, while Misneach also profiles well first-up and must be respected.
Selections:
- Bordeaux ($4.80)
- Sound System ($2.80)
- Cignetti ($12.00)
- Misneach ($5.50)
R2 – Maiden Plate (1200m)
Hard to line up with limited exposed form. Super Choice resumes and showed ability on debut, making him a key chance. Wyandra comes off a placing and gets gear changes to improve. Boulia debuts from a capable stable and could surprise, while Community Gaz is another first starter worth noting.
Selections:
9. Super Choice ($2.50)
10. Wyandra ($6.50)
- Boulia ($19.00)
- Community Gaz ($151.00)
R3 – F&M Maiden Plate (1000m)
Regina Dei Re showed promise first-up and looks well placed to go one better. Cabaret Queen can improve second-up from a strong yard. Jumpin’ Jewellette drops in grade and can run well, while Last Piece has been around the mark and can fill a place.
Selections:
6. Regina Dei Re ($4.60)
9. Cabaret Queen ($2.90)
3. Jumpin’ Jewellette ($15.00)
5. Last Piece ($34.00)
R4 – Maiden Plate (2550m)
Zinovation has been consistent this prep and can bounce back here. Colizzi has been competitive at metro level and looms as a threat. Angel Feet comes from a strong stable and must be respected, while Noble Falcon brings recent form and can be included.
Selections:
3. Zinovation ($6.00)
5. Colizzi ($3.90)
4. Angel Feet ($4.40)
7. Noble Falcon ($23.00)
R5 – BM66 Handicap (2550m)
Looks a race between the main chances. Eye For An Eye has a solid record at the track and gets the nod. The Vocalist was strong leading throughout last start and can figure again. Mozu Marcassin was just denied last run and is a key player, while The Storyteller is building fitness and has claims.
Selections:
4. Eye For An Eye ($8.50)
5. The Vocalist ($5.50)
6. Mozu Marcassin ($3.80)
3. The Storyteller ($5.00)
R6 – Handicap (1600m)
Pray Day brings strong recent form and a trial win, making him hard to beat. Druthers has shown enough this prep to be competitive. Elvis continues to run well and has each-way claims, while Hola Amigos may improve stepping up in distance.
Selections:
7. Pray Day ($2.60)
4. Druthers ($8.50)
5. Elvis ($8.50)
- Hola Amigos ($4.60)
R7 – BM70 Handicap (1000m)
Normandy Lass looks well placed dropping back in grade after a strong return. Tiz Worthy has winning form at the track and is a clear danger. Egerton has been finishing close up in stronger company and can feature, while Tuscaloosa Gem’s track record keeps her in the mix.
Selections:
5. Normandy Lass ($3.90)
6. Tiz Worthy ($5.50)
2. Egerton ($6.50)
9. Tuscaloosa Gem ($4.80)
R8 – Handicap (1400m)
Blue Bandit comes off a strong win and looks hard to beat again on the quick backup. No No Yes broke through last start and can continue improving. The Negotiator has a strong record at the track and can’t be ignored, while Queen Amanjena steps up in trip and has upside.
Selections:
4. Blue Bandit ($3.70)
7. No No Yes ($10.00)
5. The Negotiator ($9.00)
12. Queen Amanjena ($17.00)
