PAKENHAM   19 Mar 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

Ladbrokes Top 2/3/4 Betting Maiden Plate 1100m

Track: SOFT 5   Clouds (Max: 22)   Rail: Out 6m Entire Circuit.  

Anticipate a moderate tempo is a race devoid of recognised speedsters. CYCLOTRON (1) presents for his second race start having been in the market at Morphettville Parks on debut, working home well into second. Expect improvement off that and he could prove hard to hold out on the bigger circuit. WONDERFUL SKY (12) is a filly by Ole Kirk on debut for the Walker yard. She won her recent jumpout at Cranbourne and Lane booked is a good lead. Keep safe. CHAPADOS (13) debuted in a hot race at Flemington in G3 company behind Medicinal. That looks one of the better 2yo formlines in the country and this should prove much easier. THE SPEED MACHINE (8) is a gelding by Hanseatic on debut for the Price & Kent Jnr yard who looks to have jumped out nicely and importantly looks to have good early speed. Takes catching. SOUND SYSTEM (7) resumes and can be an improver. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Cyclotron.
1 2 CYCLOTRON
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
2YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Kildalton Park Racing (Mgr: D Gordon), Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook), A Guoga, L H E Koh, C W Kwok, G Beck, W P M Benson, P M R Clancy, E C Cross, M J Davidson, Mrs C M Cook, P G Woods, A M Woods, J R Woods & B Hayes
Was well-supported at debut, 2nd in a small field at Morphettville Parks 2yo Sw+P on February 28 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Chica Astuta with 56.5kg at $3. Should come on following that experience and looks a great chance to break through.
11
J ALLEN
Maroon, White Crossed Sashes, Gold Armbands And Cap
2 LEVENS HALL
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
2YO  GR/BR  COLT 58.0KG
Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)
Colt by Too Darn Hot facing the starter for the first time. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Flemington on March 6. Respecting top yard.
7
BEN ALLEN
Bottle Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
3 NITRO SONIC
JASON WARREN
2YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
J Warren, P D Johnson, Thoroughbred Girls No 52 (Mgr: Ms S J Lenton), P L Sumich, R I Sumich, Casino Bar (Mgr: A D White), A C Micale, R Halabi, M R Pollard, Z S Sumich, Ms K Warren, R Matic, M Halabi & J Johnson
Gelding by So You Think making his first appearance. Fitter for a jump-out on March 4 at Mornington when finished fourth. Fancy he'll need this one.
3
D W STACKHOUSE
White, Red Vee, Hooped Sleeves, Vee On Cap
4 OXLEY TYCOON
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
2YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
Mrs J M Wanless & R M Wanless
Colt by Written Tycoon making his first appearance. Won a Pakenham jump-out on March 3. Looks to have some speed and can run well first time out.
8
L NOLEN
Dark Blue Tartan, Yellow Seams, Dark Blue Tartan Cap, Yellow Pom Pom
5 RISING NINE TOP
CIARON MAHER
2YO  B/BR  COLT 58.0KG
RSS K9 (Mgr: K Kawakami) & Knine Inc. (Mgr: H Tabata)
Colt by Satono Aladdin on debut. Won a jump-out at Ballarat Synthetic on March 5. Has jumped out fairly well, watch the market.
5
DECLAN BATES
Black, Rising Sun Syndicate Logo, Deep Red Sleeves, Yellow Lightning Bolt And Lightning Bolt Cap
6 ROYAL UNICORN
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
2YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
Peake Racing, Mr J M MacLean, Mr D J M Maclean, Mrs A J MacLean, Ms J Crewes, Trowel, Mrs P Donnelly, Mr D H Donnelly, Mr S W Bruhn, ABDJT Racing, Mr G T Anderson, Smiths Beach, Mr A Cannon, Mr B J Parfrey, Mr W R Sly, Bash Boys, Cavallo Veloce, Conier Racing, Mr J D McCartney, Mr G Athans
Colt by Sword Of State making his first appearance. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Cranbourne on March 9. Tough draw but respecting top yard.
13
BEAU MERTENS
Lime Green, Navy Blue Diamond
7 6x SOUND SYSTEM
JASON WARREN
2YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
J Warren, M M L Trevanion, L D Trevanion, N F Cuolahan, J A Cuolahan, Kariba Racing (Mgr: C Dziedzic), C J Quinn, Mrs L M Quinn, B M Howson, S D Dingwall, S N Davidson, D J Fekete, K S Fatafehi, N A Denby, Ms K Warren & Thoroughbred G&B No 3 (Mgr: Ms S J Lenton)
Resuming off five months break after having had one race start. At debut last start 6th of 9 at Caulfield in the LR Debutant Stks on October 15 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Torture with 58kg at $41. Had seven recent trials to get fit for this. Last trial was runner-up in a jump-out at Balnarring on March 11. Has ability and can be further improved.
9
ZAC SPAIN
White, Red Twin City Emblem, Red Sleeves And Cap
8 THE SPEED MACHINE
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
2YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R W Alteri, W Alteri & Mrs K Alteri
Gelding by Hanseatic making his first appearance. Won a Cranbourne jump-out on March 9. Drawn to effect and should take catching.
2
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Red, Green And White Armbands
9 ICELADY
CIARON MAHER
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
TCT Racing, Damiano Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Mrs M Damiano, McMahon Family Racing, Senmo Racing Syndicate, J Carter, Gagnantes Racing, Mrs S Edmunds, D Goodwin, JMMP Racing, D Moxon, F Stivala, Ms G Stroud, A Voller, J Kydd, Firecracker Racing, W Neylon, CMR, J Willcox-Litovkin & T O'Sullivan
First start. By leading sire Maurice out of Lady Patricia. Runner-up in a Cranbourne jump-out on March 9. Showing promise leading into this, finishing eighth in a Ballarat trial before placing in a jump-out at Cranbourne most recently - respecting.
6
CELINE GAUDRAY
Royal Blue, Yellow Sash, Red Cap
10 MOONLIGHT BID
CHRIS CALTHORPE
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Miranda Park Stud (Mgr: G W O'Meara)
Filly by Puissance De Lune making her first appearance. Fitter for a jump-out on March 4 at Geelong when finished fifth. Jumps from a favourable gate but happy to watch unless there is a significant move.
1
JACKSON RADLEY
Purple, White Maltese Cross And Armbands
11 NORAKINO
MARK WALKER
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), R Taylor, Blok Catzo Racing (Mgr: D Pehar), B R F Syndicate (Mgr: B Rumpf), Legacy Lane Racing (Mgr: R Paolini), B Campbell, R Cannizzaro, M Davies, SR Watson, B D Wendlandt, C J Lucas & D Pehar
Filly by North Pacific facing the starter for the first time. Fitter for a jump-out on March 9 at Cranbourne when finished sixth. Market best guide but suggest a few are ahead.
4
MICHAEL DEE
Black, White D, Halved Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Black Stars
12 WONDERFUL SKY
MARK WALKER
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs K W Fenton-Ellis MNZM & R Lau
Two-year-old filly making debut by Ole Kirk out of Medic. Purchased for AUD $ 290,000 (Magic Millions 2025 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). Won a Cranbourne jump-out on March 2. Looks talented and Lane booked is a good lead.
2
DAMIAN LANE
Tangerine, Royal Blue Stars, Striped Sleeves, Tangerine Cap
13 7 CHAPADOS
DOMINIC SUTTON
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Sutton Racing Pty Ltd, A J Underwood, B R Grant, D J Moroney, Dominant Racing, G J Ferguson, Ms G A Peirson-Jones, J Lochore, Mrs D M Lawrence, Mrs S J McKeever, L Demetriou, M Vella, R Sciacchitano, S M Moroney, Turf Launchers, Sullies Boys, Silly Sausedge, DJR Racing SM, A Martin & J Scholten
Was as a despised roughie at debut, from last on the turn second last of 8 at Flemington in the G3 Ottawa on March 7 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Medicinal carrying 56kg at $61. This suits better, she'll be hard to hold out.
11
JORDAN CHILDS
Green, White DR Motif, Black Diagonal Striped Sleeves, Striped Cap
14 7x EAST INDIES
MICK SHEPHERDSON
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
P A Crawford, Mrs O Crawford, Mrs C Crawford, Mrs K Shepherdson, Best And Fairest 4, M Harvey, Big Dealz (C Shepherdson), S Ivanovski & R Shepherdson
Resuming after a break; only one run when ran last of 7 at Murray Bridge 2yo Sw on October 11 over 900m, 15 len behind Inhabit carrying 56kg at $41. Might be better off following this run.
10
PATRICK MOLONEY
Green, Blue Quarters, White Sleeves And Cap
15 5 CERTAIN IMPACT
MONICA CROSTON & GERRAD GILMOUR
2YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms M A Croston, T R Howell, Mrs M Howell, R Hinds, Gems Plus (Mgr: P R Heenan), Bottom Of The Barrel (Mgr: P West) & G Gilmour
Was at long odds at debut, second last in a small field at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on February 12 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Rich On Bubbles with 58kg at $31. No easier here and fancy he'll be found out.
12
Black, Hot Pink Diamond And Armbands