PAKENHAM   09 May 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

MackTow Maiden Plate 1200m

Track: GOOD4   Clouds (Max: 20)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Moderate tempo headed by Laminar. OLIVE BAGUETTE (4) resumes having run well on debut at Moonee Valley, working home well from back in the field to grab fourth. Better for that and 1200m should suit better. THEMOONSABALLOON (5) resumed at huge odds at Mornington but far outran that price, beaten a nose at 100-1. Based on the performance alone, he must have a strong chance in this. GREENIDGE (9) was disappointing at Moe last start but had been going okay prior and maps well here. LAMINAR (3) put in a much better effort second up at Seymour and can give a sight again here. GYMKHANA (2) resumes and can get into the finish. SUGGESTED PLAY: Olive Baguette to win.
1 AIR HORSE ONE
COLIN SCOTT
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
C Scott, S E Hemburrow, Old Bulls (Mgr: R Aivatoglou), Starblue Racing 11 (Mgr: A Senechaud), L Grant, J S Andersen, J J Cross, B Grant, M E Mende, Ms T L Wright, E Thomas, W C McKinlay, J Lishman, K D Dutka, A Sach, J Murphy, Mrs A L Evans, M C Henstock, B H Evans & L Moloney
First-starter by American Pharoah out of Paris Showgirl. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Prefer others.
10
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Royal Blue, White Horse Motif, White SLEEVES,BLUE STARS,WHITE CAP,BLUE STARS
2 x466x GYMKHANA
ANGUS TOWNLEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs A L Townley, A Townley & J F Townley
Resuming today after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at this track 4yo+ Mdn-Sw January 18 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Zouyaa carrying 59.5kg at $3. First up last campaign fourth of 11 at Moe Mdn-Sw December 8 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Dummy Spit carrying 59.5kg at $17. Certainly one to consider.
9
R MCLEOD
BLACK, GREEN SHAMROCK, BLACK AND ORANGE CHECKED SLEEVES AND CAP
3 6x02 LAMINAR
MICHAEL HUGLIN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
First Light Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: T S Wilson), N Gopaul, W M Huglin, B Thomas, C P Galliott, L P Galliott, Mrs H H M Moss, J C Craven, The Prom Racing (Mgr: M J Castricum), M Evans, M Long, S McWilliams, S Miller, N Relf, D Weegberg & M J Killmore
Third-up today. First-up raced behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on March 24 over 1200m, 6 len behind Hampton Palace carrying 57kg at $11. Last start 2nd of 9 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 1000m, 3 len behind Mr Assertive with 57kg at $26. Strong winning hope.
7
MS DAKOTAH KEANE
NAVY BLUE, GOLD AND WHITE CRESCENT, GOLD CAP
4 4x OLIVE BAGUETTE
ALEXANDER RAE
3YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
The Lofty Group (Mgr: P Lofitis), N Deljanovski, S White & O Favaloro
Resuming after a break; only one run when ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Moonee Valley Mdn-Sw on February 9 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind My Name Is with 59kg at $4.50. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
4
CELINE GAUDRAY
NAVY BLUE, WHITE SPADE AND POM POM
5 0x2 THEMOONSABALLOON
ANGUS TOWNLEY
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs A L Townley, J F Townley, D D McCallum, Ms M C Townley & A Townley
Third race start. First start second last of 12 at Moe Mdn-Sw on August 27 over 1214m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Flying Ace carrying 59.5kg at $17. Returned from break 2nd of 13 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on April 29 over 1200m, head behind Gator with 56.5kg at $101. Must be respected off first-up run.
5
EMILY POZMAN
BLACK, GREEN FOUR LEAF CLOVER, BLACK AND ORANGE CHECKED SLEEVES AND CAP
6 84534 ART CRITIC
K & K KEYS
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs L A Keys, C J Berry, M Brown, Mrs S Craig, Mrs G M Frenken, H J Frenken, B Gibson, G K Hunter, Ms M I Jackson, D J Kelly, T J Kirwood, B R Parsons, Mrs F E Smitheram, G Spain & C J Keys
Recent form sound. Resumes off a 55 day let-up. Last start 4th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1000m, 3 len behind Rubikton carrying 57.5kg at $9. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Sale Mdn-Sw on February 18 over 1106m, 3 len behind Cattrall with 57.5kg at $19. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
8
THOMAS STOCKDALE
PINK, PURPLE SASH AND CAP
7 7646 DANCE WITH MIA
R GRIFFITHS & M DE KOCK
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
C Bennett, M J Murdoch, Mrs S C Murdoch, D O'Reilly, B C McCallum, J K Alder, Mrs M White, C Wood, B J Palmer, A Milne, K E Coram, Mrs H Coram, R I Dransfield, M J Wheeler, Ms A R Longo, R C Scott, V R Clegg & Bestdayever (Mgr: Ms K Hudson)
At the latest run 6th of 8 at Sale Mdn-Sw on April 23 over 1100m, 7 len behind Mrs Supergrass carrying 57kg at $21. The run before that 4th of 11 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Strat with 57kg at $19. Happy to risk.
10
PATRICK MOLONEY
White, Flying Start Syndications Logo, Black And Teal Checked Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 3x998 DOUBLE SCOTCH
KAREN ROLLAND
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
D E Rolland
Most recently ran last of 8 at Caulfield Heath Mdn on April 17 over 1200m, 7 len behind Here The Crowd carrying 57.5kg at $201. Before that raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 9 at Mornington F&M Mdn-Sw on March 31 over 1200m, 15 len behind Khalida carrying 55kg at $81. Win doesn't look likely.
1
C NEWITT
Cerise, Black And White Checked Sash, White Sleeves, Black And White Checked Cap
9 37330 GREENIDGE
JOHN SADLER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Campolina Pty Ltd (Mgr: I C Bell), T Paragalli, M Portia, T A Clinnick, G Amalfi, P Whitton, A Krongold, W J Henson, P J Smith & 84/85 Premiership (Mgr: M T Harvey)
Last start ran last of 11 at Moe Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1217m, slow going 6 len behind Do You Deal carrying 57kg at $4. The run before that 3rd in a small field at this track Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Angland with 57kg at $3.30. Can bounce back to form.
3
D W STACKHOUSE
Maroon, Gold Maple Leaf,GOLD SLEEVES,MAROON Halved, Gold Cap
10 LOVES AFFECTION
R GRIFFITHS & M DE KOCK
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
J E Matthews, N C Matthews, G D Jones, M S P C Syndicate, D M Foley, K R Barnett, A Cavallin, G J Avon, G J Jolly, G R Kleeven, P J Gallivan, H L I Williams, P Stanley, J M Kroussoratis, Jaybeeque Racing, Loves Attention, M B S Racing 3, The King No 4 & Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock P/L
First-starter by Grunt out of Loves Attention. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Watch the market.
6
MICKAELLE MICHEL
Pink And Navy Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap, Pink Pom Pom
11 74x SPIRIT OF FLIGHT
CLINTON MCDONALD
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
P B Board, Mrs M Board, T M Board, M S Board, K Magro, Mrs M Magro, D A Page & Mrs G Page
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Cranbourne F&M Mdn-Sw December 29 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Kiko carrying 56.5kg at $7. On debut seventh of 11 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw December 15 over 1200m, 10 len behind Trapeze Warrior carrying 56kg at $17. Not without claims.
2
M J ZAHRA
Navy Blue, White Yoke, Yellow Sleeves, White Cap