PAKENHAM   18 Apr 2024
 
GOING: S

Stable of Stars Racing 0-64 Handicap 1200m

Track: SOFT 6   Rain (Max: 15)   Rail: Out 4m Entire Circuit.  

Angland is the probable leader in the small field. ANGLAND (3) could not have been more impressive strolling to an easy win here on debut a fortnight ago. Rises in grade this time but looks up to the task. Expected to go close again. REPRISAL (4) returns from a break. Rounded out last preparation competing against some handy performers. Suited here fresh and is expected to run well. RACKEMANN (1) is coming off a break. Looked good winning maiden at Sandown two starts back then had cardiac arrhythmia last time at Pakenham and was spelled. Certainly one to watch fresh. TRUFFLE FINDER (6) can improve after finishing well behind a smart one first up. SUGGESTED PLAY: Back Angland to win.
1 x1x0x RACKEMANN
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Halo Racing Services Pty Ltd (Mgr: C B Mckenna), Mrs J McKenna, Miss S Negre, S R Bache, J H Batchelor, T I M Joyce, H R Skene, A J Baird, N A Denby, J G Senior, W Cockram & A Makiv
Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign ran last of 10 at this track Bm64 on November 10 over 1400m, slow going 26 len behind Montather with 60kg at $1.80. Won previous preparation first up favourite; won by 2.5 len at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw August 30 over 1300m in soft going defeating King Of Fighters carrying 59.5kg at $4. Has loads of ability. Should run well fresh.
3
JYE MCNEIL
Royal Blue, Lime Hoops, Hooped Cap
2 47x14 TAKIN' THE MICKEY
DARRYL BLACKSHAW
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
B D Blackshaw, Mrs G E A Blackshaw & Ms D G Dyke
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Stony Creek Bm64 March 10 over 1100m defeating Shez Class with 58kg at $12. Last start 4th of 11 at Bairnsdale 0 - 64 on March 24 over 1200m, 3 len behind Octrain with 60kg at $9.50. Place hope.
1
THOMAS STOCKDALE
ROYAL BLUE, RED VEE, SLEEVES AND CAP
3 1 ANGLAND
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Mangan Racing, G R Northcott, S A Bira'm, Angland One, Nico Racing, Mrs M Fraraccio, Down Billions Stables, M Saillard, B Oldroyd, S N Davidson, Triple L C, C Colaneri, B X Racing, Lusober, O T T N O, Four Brothers, R W R Racing, T M Dickson & S S Roth
Claiming his maiden victory on debut; favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 7 len at this track Mdn-Sw April 4 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Trinity's D'oro with 59kg at $1.50. Impressed on debut and despite the class rise can continue the good work.
4
BEAU MERTENS
Red, White Ace Bloodstock Logo And Wording On Sides, White Sleeves, Red Stripe, White Cap
4 x159x REPRISAL
DANNY O'BRIEN
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs J O'Brien, Mrs P Anderson, Mrs G Sims, Mrs J S Devitt, Mrs J D Duncan, Ms E A Dimery, Ms N A Devitt, Ms S Doherty, Ms S M Miller, Mrs A J Barwick, Mrs K L Thompson & The Winifreds (Mgr: H Ballinger)
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Flemington in the LR Springtime Stks November 11 over 1400m, 8 len behind Schwarz carrying 54kg at $26. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Moonee Valley 3yo Mdn-Sw October 6 over 1200m slow track defeating Elphinstone with 58kg at $7. Looks well off in this grade. Has claims.
5
B SHINN
Royal Blue, Pink Diagonal Stripes And Striped Sleeves, Pink And Royal Blue Seams Cap
5 x8526 BANGHOLME
ADRIAN MCGREGOR
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A R McGregor, J V Lang, Ms P M Percy, P Collins, P B McCulloch, R Saunders & Mrs M Saunders
Useful type. Last start 6th of 8 at Cranbourne 0 - 64 on March 29 over 1200m, 6 len behind Jessup carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Yarra Valley Bm58 on March 17 over 1009m, 1.0 len behind Holy Tycoon carrying 59kg at $2.50. Better than latest effort suggest. Improvement on the cards.
7
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Bottle Green, White Hoops, Deep Red Sleeves, Deep Red And White Quartered Cap
6 474x8 TRUFFLE FINDER
CLINTON MCDONALD
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs M McDonald, T Hartley, A Blackshaw, R Kennedy, Mrs K Clerke, S DeJong, R Bowen, G Heffernan, C Lack, D Skoric, G Harrington, R Donev, M Bilney, N Reilly, J Watts, M Gardiner, G Austin, Shout Dog Syn (Mgr: M Hilder), ASK Racing (Mgr: A Kay) & Unravelling the Code (Mgr: U Fanizza)
Second-up. Comes off a 57-day let-up. First-up after four months second last of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on February 21 over 1000m, 8 len behind Austmarr carrying 58kg at $21. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Murtoa Bm64 on October 7 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Poison Chalice carrying 59kg at $7.50. Could improve in this.
2
ETHAN BROWN
BLACK AND GOLD HOOPS, HOOPS SLEEVES, BLACK CAP
7 x0197 MASTER OF MISCHIEF
RHONDA MANGAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
G Challinger, D West, A West, Ms J Williams, L Challinger & Mrs L Challinger
Last start 7th of 12 at this track 0 - 64 on April 11 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Impending Link with 56.5kg at $26. The start before that second last of 10 at this track Bm58 on March 28 over 1200m, 6 len behind Explosive Rosie carrying 57kg at $10. Was a shade disappointing last time. Small field here suits.
5
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
MAUVE, GOLD HORSESHOE COMPASS, SKY BLUE SLEEVES, GOLD HORSESHOES, SKY BLUE AND SILVER STRIPED CAP