PAKENHAM   30 Jan 2025
 
GOING: G

NZB Karaka 2025 Handicap 1100m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 22)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Expecting Crusader Kings to take up the running with Captain Link and Pocket Size close at hand. CAPTAIN LINK (4) resumes. He was a narrow winner on debut at Cranbourne before tackling a strong BM64 at Sandown Lakeside, in the market but struggling. He looks to have found a nice race here and can be an improver this time in. CRUSADER KINGS (1) was a solid winner on debut at Mornington over 1200m, settling on speed and proving too strong. Back in trip here but he should improve off that. LET'S TROT (5) wasn't far away behind a smart one fresh at Flemington in New York Lustre. This is far more suitable, look for improvement. MR MAGNUS (3) has been around the mark of late and can sneak into the finish. MELIDESH (2) ran well fresh over this route and has claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Captain Link to win.
1 1 CRUSADER KINGS
CLINTON MCDONALD
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
J P M Ma & S J McGrath
Freshened since getting off the mark on debut; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Mornington Mdn-Sw December 27 over 1200m defeating Top Maverick carrying 59.5kg at $3.10. Can measure up.
7
A MC CABE
White, BLUE DOUBLE VEE, RED VEE,WHITE CAP, BLUE STRIPE
2 195x2 MELIDESH
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
P M Willis, J P Willis, Mrs C L Fitzsimmons, Miss S L Fitzsimmons & M B Christian
Second run back. First-up after five months 2nd of 8 at this track 0 - 64 on January 17 over 1100m, 3 len behind Malletier with 58kg at $4.20. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at Swan Hill Bm64 on August 2 over 1300m, 3 len behind Game As Ned with 59kg at $3. Should be thereabouts.
5
MICHAEL DEE
PINK SHERBET, NAVY HALVES, NAVY SLEEVES, PINK SHERBET HALVES, NAVY CAP,PINK SHERBET POM POM
3 3x366 MR MAGNUS
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R D Griffiths, Mrs S G Griffiths, R B Wregg, Mrs A F Wregg, M A Wregg, J P Wregg, M Ramunno, Mrs G Ramunno, D R Healy, D J Mcbride, J E Matthews, N C Matthews, J F O'Neill, G E Delaney, Browns & Kirks (Mgr: S D Brown) & Halvatime (Mgr: C F Mighell)
Most recently got back early 6th of 8 at Flemington Nmw on January 11 over 1000m, 4 len behind New York Lustre with 55.5kg at $6. Before that from last on the turn 6th of 10 at Flemington Bm70 on January 1 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Layeruponlayer carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. Looks well placed this level.
1
ETHAN BROWN
RED, WHITE DIAGONAL STRIPES, BLACK SASH, RED SLEEVES, BLACK AND WHITE DIAGONAL STRIPES, WHITE CAP
4 16x CAPTAIN LINK
GREG EURELL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
T K M Lam, Mrs H F Luo & C H Lam
Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 August 14 over 1200m, 7 len behind Ndola carrying 59.5kg at $6. On debut won by head Cranbourne Mdn-Sw August 1 over 1000m slow track defeating Chinqui with 57kg at $3. Profiles nicely for this.
4
CRAIG WILLIAMS
White, Emerald Green Four Leaf Clover, Sleeves And Orange Cap
5 231x5 LET'S TROT
REECE GOODWIN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
R J Goodwin, P Hauff, L Willoughby, R Orr, O Davison, A Wolaniuk, A Noye, B Hanson, L Sullivan, Saniuqa7 Racing (Mgr: M De Navi), Mrs L Meyer, Sit and Steer Racing (Mgr: W Gadsden) & Big Red Truck (Mgr: M P McMahon)
Second-up. First-up after four months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Flemington Nmw on January 11 over 1000m, 3 len behind New York Lustre carrying 54kg at $31. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on August 25 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Rose De Vellor carrying 57kg at $1.60. Hard to hold out.
2
DAMIAN LANE
Emerald Green, Purple Vee, White Sleeves And Cap
6 6x19x POCKET SIZE
BILL PAPAZAHAROUDAKIS
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Ms H Papazaharoudakis, D W Clifford & D R Patton
First-up. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm58 July 8 over 1000m, 6 len behind Alluring Grace with 59.5kg at $3.30. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw June 17 over 1000m defeating El Beatle carrying 57.5kg at $1.70. Place looks best.
3
J MOTT
Royal Blue, Gold Vee, White Sleeves and Cap
7 67444 SLEEPING TIGER
REBECCA WAYMOUTH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms D A Waymouth & Ms R A Waymouth
Last start 4th of 8 at Cranbourne Cl1 on January 18 over 1000m, 5 len behind Speir carrying 55kg at $31. The start before that 4th in a small field at Cranbourne Cl1 on December 28 over 1000m, 3 len behind Dapper Darri carrying 55kg at $12. Doubt he will threaten these.
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R T TREMSAL
GOLD, ORANGE DIAGONAL STRIPES, blue SASH, gold sleeves,ORANGE ARMBANDS, BLUE CAP