PAKENHAM   20 Feb 2025
 
GOING: G

Sheen Panel Service Pakenham 2YO Maiden Plate (Chute) 1200m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 23)   Rail: Out 8m Entire Circuit.  

Anticipating a good amount of early pressure with many of these babies facing the starter for the first time. VINROCK (9) is an I Am Invincible colt on debut and he owns sharp Cranbourne trial. Zahra sticks aboard is a decent push for his chances. Maps for a soft run and this is a winnable assignment. PAFITIS (3) resumes and has switched to the premier stable. He was okay in a rich Ballarat Open 2 on debut and is sure to have come on. Jumps from an inside barrier and the in-form Ethan Brown is a positive jockey booking. Stablemate SIRIUSLY HOT (6) was slow out but finished it off okay in an Open 2 at Caulfield Heath on debut. He's trialled up well and has the first-time blinkers applied. The gate is awkward but Ben Allen stays aboard. Debutant STAMPED (7) is in good hands and has prepared well. SUGGESTED PLAY: Vinrock appeals on what we've seen.
1 APRES
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
2YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
Anthony Freedman Racing, Miss C F Montgomery, Rob the Piggy Bank Racing (Mgr: C D Muzyk), S Muzyk, J F Hutson, Footy Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R C Benkel), K W Doggett, Mrs M A Pearson, J L Doggett, J M Hynes, P H Keamy, E Kaya, A C Clark, J Browning, C D Rahilly, Dr N Serry, P J Hogan & Mrs B M Hogan
First-starter by Flying Artie out of Rose Petals. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Top hoop aboard and the late betting will be key.
7
DAMIAN LANE
Red, Purple Sash, White Sleeves, Purple Cap
2 4 HOTSPUR REALE
BRIAN MCGRATH
2YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 58.0KG
J A McGrath, T M Forrest, J B O'Rourke, J H L Forrest, G R Delany, Dr L K O'Halloran & I B McGrath
Was at long odds at debut, 4th of 10 at Bendigo 2yo Mdn on February 9 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Ornos with 58kg at $31. Inclined to risk.
4
T P MADDEN
White With Aqua Sleeves, Black Cap With White Spots
3 3x PAFITIS
CIARON MAHER
2YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
Mrs R Charalambous, Charas Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: C Charalambous) & E J Nathan
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 3rd of 8 at Ballarat 2yo Hcp on December 7 over 1100m, 3 len behind Aleppo Pine carrying 57.5kg at $11. Winning chance on his return.
1
ETHAN BROWN
BLACK, ROSE GOLD VANTAGE THOROUGHBREDS LOGO AND CAP
4 RATHLIN EXPRESS
PHILLIP STOKES
2YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs A Stokes, Qatar Bloodstock Ltd (Mgr: D Redvers), M V Broadhead, R N Woods & D J Stutterd
First-starter by Zousain out of Dulverton. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Drawn out but has to be considered.
11
D W STACKHOUSE
Claret, Gold Braid, Claret Cap, Gold Tassel
5 SIGNORETTI
MARK WALKER
2YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mr B J Lindsay & Mrs J E A Lindsay
First starter. Two-year-old gelding by Hello Youmzain out of I Am Grande. At the most recent trial finished fourth at Cranbourne over 1000m. Deserves consideration.
8
MICHAEL DEE
BLACK, YELLOW CHECKS AND ARMBANDS, CHECKED CAP
6 6x SIRIUSLY HOT
CIARON MAHER
2YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing (Mgr: C Maher), Yabby Dam Farms Pty Ltd, KK Bloodstock (Mgr: G C Keys), Buni Bowlers (Mgr: J Beames), Eaglerise No.2 (Mgr: D A Heenan), Ms K Ford, M W Ridgway, C Dupe, K P Dupe, Ms J Grigg, G Hunt, Ms J M Mahoney, M Mahoney & T Mahoney
Resumes from a spell after only one run when got back early 6th of 8 at Caulfield Heath 2yo Hcp on November 20 over 1000m, 4 len behind Shining Smile with 57kg at $4.50. Plenty of scope for improvement.
7
BEN ALLEN
NAVY BLUE, RED EPAULETTES, ARMBANDS AND CAP
7 STAMPED
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
2YO  BROWN  COLT 58.0KG
Lago Racing & Royal Blue Bloodstock (Mgr: N Iannunzio)
First starter by Wrote out of Driven Force. Was third in a trial at Cranbourne over 800m February 3. Likely to race well.
6
L CURRIE
RED, WHITE SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE CAP
8 SUNBURNT COUNTRY
JAMES CUMMINGS
2YO  BROWN  COLT 58.0KG
Godolphin
First-starter by Too Darn Hot out of Abduction. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Requires a betting watch.
5
B MELHAM
Royal Blue
9 VINROCK
MATT LAURIE
2YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
Carringbush Park, K Brideoake, D & Mrs L Mustica, P & Mrs J Mustica, Martin Thoroughbred Racing (Mgr J Martin), MD Laurie, Peake Racing (P Edwards), P & Mrs D Campbell, M Louth, S Mustica, S Heazlewood, FS RACING (Mgr: P Fox) The Padma Group (Mgr A Grant) PG Kelly, JM Kelly, B Osborne & C Powell
First starter by I Am Invincible out of Girl Gone Rockin' AUD $ 300,000 (Inglis 2024 Premier Yearling Sale) purchase. Finished second in a trial at Cranbourne February 3. Inside barrier will assist chances. Aided by a nice alley and profiles well.
2
M J ZAHRA
NAVY BLUE, TURQUOISE ARMBANDS, STRIPED CAP
10 6 ORGANICS
JAMES CUMMINGS
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Godolphin
Was well-supported at debut, second last of 7 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on January 30 over 1100m, 8 len behind McGaw carrying 56kg at $3.50. Expect some improvement.
8
CRAIG WILLIAMS
Royal Blue
11 7 SHYSTAR
PHILLIP STOKES
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Done Up Racing (Mgr: Mrs S J Dunn), T W Mitchell, Mrs C Mitchell, M J Byrnes & Mrs S Byrnes
Was at big odds at debut, got back early 7th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside in the G3 Bd/Prev F on January 25 over 1000m, 7 len behind My Gladiola carrying 56kg at $41. Expected to do far better this time. Risking.
9
THOMAS STOCKDALE
HOT PINK, WHITE SASH, NAVY BLUE AND WHITE HOOPED SLEEVES, HOT PINK CAP, NAVY BLUE DIAMOND, WHITE POM POM
12 3 YANKEE BEAU
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
2YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), Four-Point Racing (Mgr: C Mobilio), The Wild Bunch (Mgr: J Donnelly), P Bolt, G P Carmody, Kaboom Racing (Mgr: P J Cooper), T E Deutsher, T J Fink, D M C Hendry, D G Hunter, M W Dunne, J M O'Driscoll, A Richardson, B Martindale, B S Wilson & K N Dawson
At debut, held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on January 30 over 1100m, 6 len behind McGaw carrying 56kg at $9.50. Later.
3
JYE MCNEIL
WHITE, BLACK AND BOTTLE GREEN FOUR POINTED STAR, BOTTLE GREEN COLLAR, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN CAP, WHITE QUARTERS