PAKENHAM   22 May 2025
 
GOING: G

RW Advisory Group Maiden Plate (Chute) 1000m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 17)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Plenty of first starters engaged which makes it tricky to map, but we can assume a genuine tempo. THREE POINT TURN (6) ran a good race on debut over this track and distance, well supported in betting and working home nicely to finish fourth, beaten 2.5 lengths. That race experience should hold him in good stead. BOTANICAL BOY (1) is a gelding by Super Seth on debut for the Freedman yard. He's trialled nicely leading into this and although likely gets over further than the 1000m here, the stable polish must be respected. RUBY AVENUE (4) was no match for a smart winner first up at Mornington but was solid in second and has each-way claims. NEVER A THOUGHT (3) is a gelding by So You Think on debut for the Colin Scott yard. He's jumped out nicely for his home track debut and has been well supported in early markets. Wary. SUGGESTED PLAY: Three Point Turn on top.
1 BOTANICAL BOY
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Botanical One & Botanical Two
Three-year-old gelding (Super Seth - The Wildflower). Anthony & Sam Freedman has him primed for this with four recent trials leading in today's debut. Ran 3rd in a Caulfield Heath trial over 1000m on May 15. Have to respect, go close.
4
BEN ALLEN
Gold, Black And Green Crossed Sashes, Black And Green Armbands
2 BUVELOT
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Catalina Pastoral Co (Mgr: G G Hutchins),R D Griffiths, Mrs S G Griffiths, G G Hutchins, Mrs Y L Hutchins, Mrs P N Curran, P M Gangemi, G P Heffernan, J Jenkins, D A Kercher, A F Nicholl, Dr J A Schuijers, A P Vong & K B Griffith
Three-year-old colt making debut by Blue Point out of Deja Blue. Runner-up in a Moe jump-out on May 14. Can run a good race.
3
JYE MCNEIL
Red, Black Diamonds Band, Red Sleeves, Diamonds Cap
3 NEVER A THOUGHT
COLIN SCOTT
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
C Scott, G McEwan, Mrs W McEwan, B E T (Mgr: B J Powell), G King, P R Jones, R Freer, Mrs J Freer, B Koster, M Sculthorpe & J Parsons
Gelding by So You Think facing the starter for the first time. Won a jump-out at Pakenham on May 6. Can figure.
5
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Emerald Green, White Band And Sleeves, Hooped Cap
4 85x2 RUBY AVENUE
ANDREA LEEK
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
A D'Alessandro, R Skews, A Aiello, D Rizio, E Griffith, T Bottcher, T McNamara, J Merkx, T C Young, R Thomas, Mrs C Rizio & J Fisher
Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd in a small field at Mornington 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 12 over 1000m, 4 len behind Trembles carrying 58kg at $61. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Seymour Mdn-Sw on December 29 over 1000m, 15 len behind Statice carrying 58kg at $151. Fitter and has to be a chance.
1
LOGAN BATES
Green, White Hoops, Pink Sleeves And Cap
5 SECRET BEAU
JOSEPH WALDRON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J Waldron
Gelding by I Am Invincible on debut. Runner-up in a Hawkesbury trial over 1000m on December 16. Market best guide.
6
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Navy Blue, Old Gold Checked Band
6 4 THREE POINT TURN
BILL PAPAZAHAROUDAKIS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms H Papazaharoudakis, D W Clifford, Go Wonder (Mgr: Mrs J Titmarsh), Mrs A R Wall, Ms D J Armstrong, Our Last Cash (Mgr: D J O'loughlin), H Tully, B Wicks, H Rowley, Mrs Y P Mcmullen & J C Thwaites
Was well-supported at debut, 4th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 8 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Just Remember It carrying 59.5kg at $3.40. Improver who looks ideally placed here. That race experience to prove valuable.
6
J MOTT
Royal Blue, Gold Vee, White Sleeves And Cap
7 88x CASITA BONITA
RICARDO MEUNIER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
J R Meunier
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw March 20 over 1000m, 10 len behind Steamy Mist carrying 57kg at $31. On debut eighth of 10 at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw March 2 over 1000m, 4 len behind Carolina Breeze with 56kg at $31. Can't enthuse.
2
TAYLA CHILDS
ROYAL BLUE, LIME NATAL STAR, SEAMS AND CAP
8 MYSTICAL GEM
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
R D Griffiths, P Baker, Dr J C Cleeland, D Di Giacomo, C G Gibson, G R Kleeven, G Manthey, Mrs B M Phelan, Mrs G C Psaltis, N S Psaltis, Dr E Ryan, K A Ward, A J Brand, H Healy, S M J Racing (Mgr: S Crowle) & Sweat Sisters (Mgr: S Pavlovic)
Filly by Shalaa making her first appearance. Won a jump-out at Cranbourne on May 12. Looks a capable type and will be competitive.
5
L CURRIE
Pink, White Diamond, Navy Blue Seams Sleeves, Pink And Navy Blue Quartered Cap