PAKENHAM   28 Mar 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

Sheen Panel Service Pakenham Maiden Plate 2000m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 21)   Rail: Out 6m Entire Circuit.  

Looks an even tempo on paper. ALMA RISE (11) looks the one to beat. She was very good on debut, running on very powerfully from back in the field to run second, beaten a nose at Sandown-Hillside over 1500m. Much better for that experience and should relish 2000m. Should be taking care of these. HOWLIN' RAIN (4) is racing well, coming off two minor placings here over shorter trips. Up in trip now should suit and he'll land in a good spot. TERTULIA (10) is a lightly raced type, resuming with a sound run here over a mile. Open to plenty of improvement and will be harder to hold out. CARACORON (5) was third albeit beaten 6 lengths at Stony Creek last time. Up in trip will suit. MEDICAL AUTOCRAT (7) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Alma Rise to win.
1 75353 CLYDEBANK ROBBER
SUSIE WELLS
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs S Wells & G N Wells
Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 2500m, 2.25 len behind Ol' Mate Altony with 59.5kg at $51. The run before that 5th of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 7 over 2550m, 19 len behind Upwoods with 59.5kg at $51. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
11
ZAC SPAIN
RED, SILVER W, ROYAL BLUE DIAMOND,RED SLEEVES,BLUE DIAMOND, RED CAP, ROYAL BLUE DIAMOND
2 838 DANDRUFF
TOBY LAKE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J Rule & Smart Racing Stables (Mgr: N W Smart)
Most recently 8th of 10 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on March 17 over 1968m, 9 len behind Zed Or Alive with 59.5kg at $7.50. Before that came from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1600m, 4 len behind Bogues carrying 59.5kg at $41. Win would surprise.
4
J BOWDITCH
ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES AND CAP
3 4x303 HIGHLAND MIRAGE
SHANE BOTTOMLEY
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Dr D R Barclay
Most recently 3rd of 11 at Kyneton Mdn-Hwgt on March 19 over 1856m, long-neck behind Sirveke with 69.5kg at $6. The race before that second last of 12 at this track Mdn on February 29 over 1600m, 16 len behind Almairac carrying 59.5kg at $51. In the money at the latest appearance and is among the chances.
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B HIGGINS
Light Blue, Orange Stripe, White Sleeves, Black Stars, Black And White Quartered Cap
4 x4523 HOWLIN' RAIN
CINDY ALDERSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Alderson Racing (Mgr: Mrs L B Alderson), Clanbrooke Racing (Mgr: D P Humphries), Mornington Clanbrooke Racing (Mgr: C J Dickinson), Bool Bros (Mgr: R J McNamara), Sailmaker (Mgr: I R Swan), P W Carter, B B Martin, S E Earl, B I Poynter, Mrs E A Poynter & Mr P Collins
Going well. Most recently raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 7 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Divus Romulus with 59.5kg at $3. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track Mdn on February 29 over 1400m, long-neck behind Prince Prawn with 59.5kg at $5.50. Can break through.
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MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Royal Blue, Gold Stripes, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 63 CARACORON
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Madica, Mrs B E Porter, Portpelch Racing, Mrs V L Pelchen, Mongolian Paradise, P A Vawdrey, M Johnston, A R Brook, BlueMoon Racing, C Newnham, C Phillips, C W Murphy, D J House, D Cronin & T Kearney
Had two starts to date. At very big odds at debut, eased back early on 6th of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 1 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Sinister Sauce with 59kg at $51. Second-up 3rd of 10 at Stony Creek Mdn-Sw on March 10 over 1600m, 6 len behind Bryce carrying 59kg at $7.50. In the mix.
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BEAU MERTENS
ROYAL BLUE, LIME GREEN five STARS, RED AND ORANGE HOOPED SLEEVES, BLACK AND WHITE STRIPED CAP
6 4 INAUGURAL
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)
At debut, ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Terang Mdn-Sw on March 5 over 1600m, 5 len behind Active Duty with 59kg at $9.50. Encouraging signs on debut but this looks a tough assignment.
3
B MELHAM
Bottle Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
7 45 MEDICAL AUTOCRAT
A & S FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Pinecliff Racing (Mgr: J B Munz)
Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 10 at Sale Mdn-Sw on February 18 over 1415m, 2.5 len behind Shinjuku with 59kg at $5. Second-up 5th of 12 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Toro De Carga carrying 59kg at $3.30. In with a chance.
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BEN ALLEN
White, Red Stripes
8 47x9 MY WAY
NIGEL BLACKISTON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
B J Lindsay & Mrs J E A Lindsay
Second run back. First-up after four months 9th of 11 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1600m, 9 len behind Make It Sweet carrying 59kg at $12. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Flemington in the LR Batman Stks on November 7 over 1800m, 19 len behind Warmonger with 57kg at $61. Needs more time.
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DANIEL MOOR
Black, Yellow Checks And Armbands, Checked Cap
9 x6924 ZIPPER GATE
DAVID BRIDEOAKE & MATT JENKINS
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
D Brideoake
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 7 over 2550m, 11 len behind Upwoods carrying 59kg at $5. The start before that 2nd of 10 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on February 24 over 1950m, slow going 0.5 len behind Real Intrigue carrying 59kg at $4.50. Safely held last start but is capable of better.
5
J MOTT
Lime, Olive Green Seams
10 2x4 TERTULIA
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Canning Downs Stud (Mgr: J E M Barnes), S Tsalikidis, C Cortese, B R Thomas, Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), Mrs S M Worthley, Dr D A Worthley, B Gately, B Alexander, Burrumbeet Boys (Mgr: M G Clark), Mrs H F Tracey, B Burke, Mrs C A Richards & S Saint-John
Third race start. Promising on debut ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on September 1 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind North Channel carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. Returned from break came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 7 over 1600m, 5 len behind Divus Romulus with 57.5kg at $7. Lightly raced and can win.
2
THOMAS STOCKDALE
BLACK, PINK SLEEVES, BLACK CAP
11 2 ALMA RISE
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
E M Calvert
At debut, came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 10 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 6 over 1500m, nose behind Biden Time carrying 56kg at $17. Rates highly and will take beating
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JAMIE KAH
Royal Blue, Lime Five Shamrocks And Cap
12 3523 QUADTRATIC
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), A D Phillips, Allunga Racing (Mgr: L Osborne), B J French & J Nolan
Form hard to fault. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 11 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 2200m, 6 len behind His Zedness carrying 57kg at $2.30. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Stawell Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 2000m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Lupine carrying 57kg at $5.50. Capable of a strong showing.
11
D W STACKHOUSE
Aqua, White Chevrons, Aqua Cap, White Stripes
13 5x SAKURA MAGIC
PATRICK PAYNE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
T E Woodman, J R Clancy, K P George, M K Harris, D W Drew, K Kendall, Ms A Harrison, A J Charge, P J Sloggett, M Crothers, M W Marshall, Ms T A Fenton, Mrs M P Babe, N L Babe, R Fisher, G T Cooper & Blinkers On (Mgr: J Beddows)
Resumes from a spell after only one run when eased back early on 5th of 10 at St Arnaud Mdn-Sw on October 28 over 2000m, 5 len behind Xalamber with 55kg at $10. Not keen on her chances.
2
Navy Blue, Cream Seams,Seams SLEEVES,Seams CAP
14 60x85 ALMA ROUGE
TONY NOONAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs G A Noonan, T J Haslett, Mrs D M Kelly, D A Mcintyre, G J G Riley, Mrs G E Riley, D K Black, Mrs L Black, A Mitsinikos, Ms M Ventura, D Neil, L W Bevan, R J Bulluss, Ms J B Reddoch, J A Forrest, J Choueiri, M Raimondi, Jams Collective (Mgr: J Grieves) & Catching Cod (Mgr: J Deans)
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 13 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1400m, 5 len behind Easy Dun with 57.5kg at $26. Last start second last in a small field at this track F&M Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1600m, 7 len behind Grey Ice with 58kg at $26. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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J NOONAN
RED AND WHITE DIAMONDS, GOLD AND BLUE HOOPED SLEEVES, RED CAP