PAKENHAM SYNTHETIC   23 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G

Cookers Maiden Plate 1400m

Track: SYNTHETIC   Rain (Max: 18)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Genuine tempo with Penthouse Nights leading the way. SALTBURN (4) narrowly on top in a race with a few hopes. He's certainly had his share of chances but is knocking on the door, placing in his past three when in the market. Back to 1400m looks to suit as he is pacy and from the low draw he'll be very hard to run down. FULL BODY RED (7) might be the one to do so. Two runs to date have been good, only going down by a neck over this track and trip last time out. If the apprentice can slot in without getting too far back she'll be very hard to hold out. MATRON SAMSING (8) ran well at Ballarat Synthetic first up, finding the line nicely to just miss. Showed a bit of promise last time in and should take beating. THINK HARD (11) hasn't been all that far away in three career runs to date behind some decent horses. Resumes here and must be respected for the Stokes yard. EMPRESS JUPITER (12) could be a sharp improver second time out. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Saltburn.
1 836 BALLANDELLA STREET
RACHAEL CUNNINGHAM
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs R B Cunningham, Ms G J Triffett, P Cunningham, J Wheeler, C H Smith, P J Bell, Ms K Cravana-Bell & Mrs D Gess - Jones
Most recently 6th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 16 over 1200m, 4 len behind Launceston with 59.5kg at $14. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 2 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Whodareswins carrying 59.5kg at $101. Not the worst.
10
J MASKIELL
White, Midnight Blue Stars
2 x0x78 BRUTAL FORCE
MONICA CROSTON & GERRAD GILMOUR
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G F Curtain, Ms M A Croston, Mrs L Curtain, Mrs G Abing & Mrs J Fullarton
Third-up today. First-up second last of 8 at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1200m, 3 len behind Behaviour with 58kg at $13. Second run from a spell 8th of 10 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on June 9 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Everain with 59.5kg at $31. Needs to lift.
8
JETT STANLEY
Orange, Black Stripe, Striped Sleeves
3 x8x7x PROSHOW
JASON WARREN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Grand Syndicates Trentham (Mgr: S R Leoni)
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 7th of 10 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on March 25 over 1500m, 6 len behind On The Move carrying 57.5kg at $12. When resuming last campaign 8th of 12 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on September 25 over 1500m, 6 len behind Fiorenot carrying 59.5kg at $19. Finished fourth in a Mornington jump-out on June 13. Might be better off following this outing.
6
ZAC SPAIN
Black, Gold Star, Checked Sleeves
4 x6223 SALTBURN
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Flemington Bloodstock (Mgr: J G Sawford), Harvey Racing & Breeding (Mgr: D M Harvey) & K L Corstens
Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Itwasonlyakiss with 59.5kg at $2.70. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Empress Of The Sun with 59.5kg at $3.60. Rates highly here.
2
BILLY EGAN
Orange And Navy Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap
5 60 SHINTARO SAMURAI
DENNIS JULIUS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M A Bell, S J Watts, Gypsy And The Jokers (Mgr: B Polley), S Goodluck, P J Julius, M Goodluck, Ms J McIlvena, B J Kingsbury, Ms J R Richardson, J Jones, B R Lockett, M Forbes, M J Wood, R L Jenkins, J J Chong, Ms F Hollway, R K Smith, Miss S L McQuilkin, P J Bow & C Stevens
Having third race start. At debut, got back early 6th of 10 at Moe Mdn-Sw on May 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Confine with 59.5kg at $7. Second-up ran last of 10 at Sale Mdn-Sw on May 28 over 1400m, 15 len behind Flag Flyer carrying 59.5kg at $20. Could improve.
9
LACHLAN KING
White, Dark Pearl Star, Dark Teal With White Halves Sleeves, White Cap, Dark Teal Stripes
6 408 THINKIN' OF RIO
JOHN GILLIGAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J W Gilligan
At the latest run 8th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 2 over 1400m, 15 len behind Pop's Pipe carrying 59.5kg at $201. The run before that second last of 11 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Fiery Deal with 59.5kg at $201. Not among the chances.
8
MS S WYNNE
Black, Pink Diamond Armbands And Cap
7 52 FULL BODY RED
BILL PAPAZAHAROUDAKIS
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Ms H Papazaharoudakis, D W Clifford, Go Wonder (Mgr: Mrs J Titmarsh), B Wicks, H Rowley, H Tully, J C Thwaites & Antique Roadshow (Mgr: Mrs S Hayward)
Having third race start. At debut, 5th of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on May 15 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Keep Thinking with 54.5kg at $20. Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 2 over 1400m, neck behind Pop's Pipe carrying 57.5kg at $4.40. Looks nicely placed.
7
NADIA DANIELS
Royal Blue, Gold Vee, White Sleeves And Cap
8 524x2 MATRON SAMSING
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
P G Moody
Second run back. First-up after five months 2nd of 8 at Ballarat Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 11 over 1400m, neck behind Wash Ya Mouth Out with 56kg at $3. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 22 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Zorro's Flight carrying 56kg at $19. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat.
3
PATRICK MOLONEY
White, Blue Striped Sleeves And Cap
9 7x PENTHOUSE NIGHTS
TORI MADIGAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs D A Lidstone & I G Lidstone
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when struggled in the run home; ran last of 7 at Mornington 3yo F Mdn-Sw on December 11 over 1200m, 10 len behind Mrs Artie with 57kg at $26. Prefer to see how she returns.
5
K JENNINGS
Light Blue, Bronze Seams, Striped Sleeves
10 REEL QUOOT
DENNIS JULIUS
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
D Q Julius
First starter by Highland Reel out of Tea For Choux. Has a total of two trials prior to her debut today. Unlikely to find enough improvement to trouble these.
4
NATHAN PUNCH
White, Dark Pearl Star, Dark Teal With White Halves Sleeves, White Cap, Dark Teal Stripes
11 4x69x THINK HARD
PHILLIP STOKES
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
S P Roche, Mrs A M Roche, S Scaffidi-Muta, Mrs A Rossi, C S Parletta & P A Hodby
Resuming after four-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Bendigo 3yo F Mdn-Sw February 9 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Pula carrying 57kg at $8. First up last campaign sixth of 10 at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw January 15 over 1212m, 2.75 len behind Arezzo carrying 56kg at $4.40. Can figure.
1
P GATT
Magenta, Cyan Arrow And Cap
12 0 EMPRESS JUPITER
CIARON MAHER
2YO  B/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
P J Richards, M F J Lamaro, Charas Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: C Charalambous), R El Daghl, J D Lanyon, G T Sullivan, W Sullivan, L C Fryer, S Batterham, P A Jamieson, J E Pattison & J Lishman
At debut, 11th of 13 at Geelong 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 5 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Loving carrying 56kg at $14. Can improve.
9
C NEWITT
White, Light Blue Diamonds, Maroon Sleeves, Light Blue Cap
13 08x70 TOUCH ME TOES
SIMONE WALKER
7YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
A D Walker
Third-up today. First-up 7th of 10 at Werribee 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 16 over 1110m, 13 len behind Just Bolts with 57.5kg at $151. Last start 10th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 16 over 1400m, 11 len behind French Class carrying 57.5kg at $201. Can't see her breaking through for the maiden win this time.
11
J DAROSE
White, Purple Stars, Pink And White Striped Sleeves, White And Purple Star Cap