PAKENHAM   15 May 2026
 
GOING: S(6)

Ladbrokes Owners promotion Maiden Plate 1200m

Track: Soft 6   Clear (Max: 23)   Rail: Out 3m Entire Circuit.  

Anticipating good pressure with many of these at the races for the first time. BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY (1) resumes looking well placed. Two runs in his maiden campaign were in Listed company, third at Flemington on debut when just behind subsequent Blue Diamond winner Streisand. He's been gelded now, has won a trial impressively and looks the one. OXFORD STREET (6) and OBAMBULATE (5) both debuted in the same race at Caulfield Heath. Oxford Street was a much bigger price but found the line well for third, Obambulate was in the market and only a length further behind. Doubt there's too much between the pair again. LADY OF POMPEII (9) is a filly by Brazen Beau on debut for the Hayes yard who has trialled well enough and has claims. TERRACOTTA WARRIOR (7) is a Saxon Warrior gelding on debut for the Price & Kent Jnr yard who should be respected. SUGGESTED PLAY: Bohemian Rhapsody to win.
1 38x BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
2YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms R C Parker, R J Pawsey, Miss C A Toose & Mrs L Manuel
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Randwick in the LR Nursery December 13 over 1000m, 4 len behind Where's The Circus with 56kg at $2.70. On debut third of 11 at Flemington in the LR Inglis 2yo November 8 over 1000m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Calamari Ring with 58kg at $7. Form last time stands out.
7
J MOTT
White, Maroon And Navy Blue Stars, Stars On Cap
2 GRIFTER
CIARON MAHER
2YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Starblue Racing Constanzia, D M Firth, Ciaron Maher Racing, A Tascone, Ultra Horse Power, Jamo 4, W Lansdown, C'mon the Bucks, K Hannouche, A Celik & M J Mason
Gelding by Trapeze Artist making his first appearance. Finished sixth in a Caulfield Heath trial over 850m on April 23. Prefer to let go without a strong market move.
8
THOMAS STOCKDALE
White, Navy Blue Horsehead With Star, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap, White Tassel
3 HOFFSTADT
ANGUS TOWNLEY
2YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs A L Townley & J F Townley
First starter by Castelvecchio out of Shirayuki purchased for AUD $ 40,000 (Magic Millions 2025 Gold Coast Horses In Training Sale). Has a total of three trials prior to his debut today. See this one.
11
A MC CABE
Black, Green Shamrock, Black And Orange Checked Sleeves And Cap
4 MONGOL HEER
MARK WALKER
2YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
O Bud
Gelding by Hello Youmzain making his first appearance. Fitter for a jump-out on April 27 at Cranbourne when finished fifth. Others profile better and may need more time.
4
LOGAN BATES
Purple, Gold Lightning Bolt, White With Purple Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
5 6 OBAMBULATE
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
2YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T L Busuttin), F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, J S Rogers, R A Becker, M Psaltis, M A Jones & S L Grebe
Was well in the market at debut, 6th of 10 at Caulfield Heath 2yo Hcp on April 29 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Rubare with 58kg at $5. Expected to do far better this time. Can progress and take this out.
5
CRAIG WILLIAMS
Maroon, White Crossed Sashes, Yellow Armbands And Cap
6 3 OXFORD STREET
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
2YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
Godolphin
Was at long odds at debut, made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Caulfield Heath 2yo Hcp on April 29 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Rubare carrying 58kg at $31. Can come on from that and should take beating.
6
DAMIEN THORNTON
Royal Blue
7 TERRACOTTA WARRIOR
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
2YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J Ch'ng
Two-year-old gelding making debut by Saxon Warrior out of Ethereal Miss. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Cranbourne on April 13. Stable have an impressive strike-rate with the first starters, watch the market.
9
BEAU MERTENS
Navy And White Halves
8 CELESTIAL HONOR
Dean Williams
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
The Oaks Stud Farm
Two-year-old filly making debut by Alabama Express out of Sent From Above. Purchased for AUD $ 200,000 (Inglis 2025 Australian Easter Yearling Sale). Won a jump-out at Flemington on March 20. After that Was second in a Caulfield Heath trial over 800m April 30. Risking without a strong push.
10
J NOONAN
White, Royal Blue Band And Cap
9 LADY OF POMPEII
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs J M Wanless
Two-year-old filly (Brazen Beau - We Can Dance). Ben, Will & Jd Hayes has her primed for this with four recent trials prior to her debut today. Ran 3rd in a trial at Caulfield Heath over 800m on April 30. Looks ready to run a big race.
2
L CURRIE
Dark Blue Tartan, Yellow Seams, Dark Blue Tartan Cap, Yellow Pom Pom
10 SPARKLE TIME
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
2YO  B/BR  FILLY 56.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock , R & C Legh Racing (R Legh), F Cook, Mrs C Cook, Miss K Smith, K Tan, R Frew, Mrs L Frew, S Thompson, Mrs V Thompson, A Abdullah, Ms J Cook, M Dunne, P Heinz, J Jacobson, W Parkinson, G J D M Racing (G Del Mastro), Minimum Chips (P Gleeson) & Panache Racing (P Nash)
Two-year-old filly making debut by Noverre out of Shanina. Purchased for NZD $ 320,000 (NZB 2025 Ready to Run Sale). Fitter for a jump-out on April 21 at Pakenham when finished fourth. Drawn the inside and should take some beating.
1
D W STACKHOUSE
Navy Blue, Gold Lightning Bolt, Gold And White Armbands, Gold Cap
11 TSUKI
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE
2YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
Toward Reward Thoroughbreds , Big Hill, B Hannon, S Fisher, Buckets and Teddy, Rossco's and Macca's Racing, Chevron Racing, D Creus, Ms M Meoli, R Wilson, M Edmonds, Duke Racing, F Pawlowicz, Ms AK Elliott, The Big Yin, Baby Giraffe Racing, J Weatherhead, Reigning Premiers, D Van Raay & TR Corsaire
Two-year-old filly making debut by Fierce Impact out of Corsaire. Purchased for AUD $ 1,000 (Inglis 2026 February (Late) Online Sale). Was runner-up in a jump-out at Pakenham on April 21. Wary of any support.
3
JYE MCNEIL
Bottle Green, Red Diagonal Stripes, White TR, Sleeves And Cap With Pom Pom