PAKENHAM 05 Mar 2026
GOING: S(5)
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Ladbrokes Big Bets Copy Now Maiden Plate 1600m Track: Soft 5 Clear (Max: 26) Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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Plenty of pace likely from Peeaitchdee, Talkin' Stern and Washington Lilac battling for the lead from Strike First. WASHINGTON LILAC (11) looked a run short first-up and then stepped up to 1500m at Caulfield Heath beaten 2L racing handy. The well-bred filly is still well shy of her best and fitter again can take this out. PEEAITCHDEE (1) resumed in the same race beaten a long neck. He's now placed 7/8 including 2/2 second-up. The extra metres suit and will be right in the finish. TALKIN' STERN (9) missed a half length at Pakenham over 1400m after being forced to race wide throughout. On that effort he deserves plenty of consideration. Draws inside today and should enjoy a softer run. AMAZAKE (4) resumes and is Group placed over more ground. May need the outing, but he has plenty of ability and two Cranbourne jumpouts under the saddle. The betting will be key. SUGGESTED PLAY: Washington Lilac to win.
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PEEAITCHDEE
GRAHAME BEGG 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG R Hughes, A Duguid, A Licciardi, P Mccann, George St Partners, D McInerney, J Pace, P Salter, Racing To Win (D Boland), Delaney Racing No.1 (D McInerney), Delaney Racing No.2 (D Berry), Goo and Mates Racing (R Hansen), J MacLean, D Maclean, Mrs A MacLean, C Marcuccio, Ms A Maruccio & Dr S Costello Second-up. First-up after five months held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw on February 18 over 1500m, long-neck behind Cannae with 59.5kg at $3. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on August 25 over 1600m, nose behind Zambardo with 59.5kg at $7. Sure to run well. |
6 JORDAN CHILDS |
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| 2 | 5x564 |
SENSATIONAL RULER
RICHARD LAMING 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG S Van Steensel, A Pohlen, J W Burton, M Egeberg, M Carey & B Westwood Most recently 4th of 10 at Moe Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Devine Grunt carrying 59.5kg at $7. The race before that 6th of 8 at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw on February 9 over 1800m, 6 len behind Best Time carrying 57.5kg at $16. Draws well but looks safely held. |
3 J MOTT |
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| 3 | 2x6x4 |
STRIKE FIRST
WENDY KELLY 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG First Light Racing Pty Ltd, Busuttin Racing, Colourstone, B Hunter, G W Jones, At the Bar Syndicate, C Coles, Lagavulin, C Riccioni, Mrs D K Read, G N Summers, H P Read, Ms J M Dale, J Formica, P J Gepp, Thirtysixtwenty, McOlas Racing, M G Howlin, Quod Bonum 5 & S A Wilson Racing second-up today. Last outing 4th of 10 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on February 17 over 1400m, 2 len behind It's Gnarly carrying 59.5kg at $7. At only start last preparation 6th of 14 at Moe Mdn-Sw on December 6 2024 over 1200m, 4 len behind Andiamo Rosso carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. May need this too. |
10 BEN ALLEN |
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| 4 | 6730x |
AMAZAKE
CIARON MAHER 3YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Ciaron Maher Racing, C M R Diminish (Mgr: C Maher), L Caminiti, W D McGuire, M M Carmont, O D'Alessio, G M Fox, H & M Racing (Mgr: M Grogan), J Henderson, M K W Holmberg, Mrs S J Jackson, M J Jackson, M McKelvie, E M Whitehead, Mrs E A Wicks, C C Zun, Red Baron (Mgr: D J Mitchell) & M H Wood Resumes after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation 13th of 16 at Flemington in the G1 Vic Derby November 1 over 2500m, 9 len behind Observer carrying 57kg at $81. Previously first up; sixth of 12 at Geelong Mdn-Sw September 12 over 1425m, soft track; 4 len behind Decanted with 57kg at $6. Talent and the betting will be key. |
7 THOMAS STOCKDALE |
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I'M HOT TOO
SHANE NICHOLS & HAYDEN BLACK 3YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG S P Nichols, G D Pease, G R Stead, Northerly Holdings Pty Ltd (Mgr: R Portaro), G E Gardiner, Mrs K M Gardiner, R J Atchison, P S Ganci, Mrs V C Ganci, T B B Racing (Mgr: T Blum), M A Black, J M Simmons & S J Strachan Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 14 at Sale Mdn-Sw on February 1 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Ballistic Blue carrying 59kg at $21. Second run from a spell second last of 9 at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw on February 18 over 1500m, 6 len behind Cannae carrying 59kg at $81. Others rate better. |
9 ZAC SPAIN |
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INTERVENED
CIARON MAHER 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Godolphin Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 4th of 10 at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 17 over 1500m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Obvious with 58kg at $18. Will take benefit from this outing. |
11 JYE MCNEIL |
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LUXOR GOLD
GREG EURELL 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG A A A Approved Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A Mezzalira), L H Sholl, M D Chiminello, Ms M Swann, J R Hepworth, D Hepworth, A J Hepworth, V M Asdagi, S T Asdagi, M Read, B Delaney, N Fanelli, P Weston, P G Marshall, W Game, C G Pitts, M J Harrison, J Pezzimenti, A R Pezzimenti & Approved 45 At debut, eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 12 over 1400m, 5 len behind The Benchmark carrying 59kg at $21. Tested in this line-up. |
4 J NOONAN |
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PERFECT LINK
GREG EURELL 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Links Bloodstock & Racing (Mgr: T K M Lam) Was well in the market at debut, eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 12 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind The Benchmark with 59kg at $4.40. Needs to lift. |
8 LACHLAN NEINDORF |
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| 9 | 42 |
TALKIN' STERN
GAVIN BEDGGOOD 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG T A Ginnane, Gatha Parrots (Mgr: K Materia), M Johnston, M J Mackie, A C Hall, Ms T Weir, Ms B Weir, K R H Racing (Mgr: R B Holderhead), D J Read, D T Barry, S L Fixter, Mrs R J Roberts, J A Gill, M W Livingstone, Mrs C A Mackie & R W McIntosh Third race start today. At debut, 4th of 7 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 5 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind I Stand By You with 58kg at $12. Second-up 2nd of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 19 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Light Moves with 59kg at $6. Likely to hold the form and play a major role again. |
2 J ALLEN |
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GYPSY ROMA
CHRIS DIPLOCK 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG C J Quirk, Mrs L I Quirk, Mrs S Diplock, J D Pollutro, C A Lissa, P D Bell, T Higgins, E Pollutro & S P Acton Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 8 at Balnarring Pic-Mdn-Sw on January 26 over 1008m, 8 len behind Saucito with 62kg at $14. Last start second last of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 19 over 1400m, 9 len behind Light Moves carrying 53.5kg at $151. No chance on what we have seen to date. |
1 MELEA CASTLE |
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WASHINGTON LILAC
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN 3YO GR/B FILLY 57.0KG TFI (Mgr: M King), Carpe Diem (Mgr: K Lowe), Grant Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: S P Grant), Mrs C S McNabb & C W McNabb Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 3rd of 11 at Seymour 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 3 over 1300m, 2 len behind Clevor Trever carrying 56kg at $10. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw on February 18 over 1500m, 2 len behind Cannae with 57kg at $6.50. Tough to beat. |
5 ZAC SPAIN |
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