PAKENHAM   23 Jan 2026
 
GOING: G

Ladbrokes Top 2/3/4 Betting Handicap 2000m

Track: Good 3   Clear (Max: 28)   Rail: Out 2m Entire Circuit.  

Expecting Speak and Sparkle Link to pair off in front. I ONLY WISH (2) goes on top. A few of these contested a BM78 at Flemington and I Only Wish was the first of them home, sitting on speed there and boxing on well for second. She looks to get every chance from the soft draw and can go one better here. HURRY CURRY (1) was fourth at Flemington in an improved run that suggested she was getting back to something like her best, which would go a long way to winning this. BON FETE (3) was sixth at Flemington there but had a poorer run in relation to the others when getting back. Her form prior was rock solid and she draws better. DRAW ATTENTION (7) was just fair last time but had been close up behind I Only Wish prior and can improve out to 2000m from the low draw. FIERY DEAL (4) won an easier race last time and has minor claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: I Only Wish to win.
1 x3604 HURRY CURRY
DANNY O'BRIEN
4YO  BROWN  MARE 61.0KG
M J Chittick & C W Duncan
Last start 4th of 9 at Flemington F&M Bm78 on January 10 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Tarvue carrying 56kg at $14. Before that 10th of 13 at this track Bm78 on December 13 over 2000m, 6 len behind Suntora with 57kg at $10. Better last time and should take beating.
5
JACKSON RADLEY
White, Green And Royal Blue Waikato Stud Logo, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
2 63282 I ONLY WISH
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Mrs S Griffiths, Miss A Titmus, R Albert, D Bermingham, Mrs A Bould, M Collins, Crunching, Golf Tragics, T Hall, I D Marriott, L McKenzie, Mrs Y McMullen, Ms C Newby, Placidark Racing, P Sweet, Milker Syndicate, H Williams, Wow Racing, Mrs S Hughes & Miss S Moran
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Flemington F&M Bm78 on January 10 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Tarvue carrying 55kg at $5.50. The run before that 8th of 10 at Cranbourne F&M Bm74 on December 27 over 1600m, 5 len behind Miss Playlounge with 55kg at $3.20. Brings the right form and can break through.
3
L CURRIE
Pink And Navy Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap, Pink Pom Pom
3 42146 BON FETE
JASON WARREN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J Warren, Pryde Racing (Mgr: M Pryde), Mrs C J Fero, A G Paroavi,J L Dewberry, Blur Racing Syndicate (J Reece), Ms K E A Warren, D W Spicer, R Weiss, Mrs L F Luca, M B Luca, M Walsh, Springtime In Melbourne (R Gillan), M R Pollard, J Pannunzio, R C Starkins, N Gopaul, Ms H F Sylvain & Mrs G Brooder
At the latest run 6th of 9 at Flemington F&M Bm78 on January 10 over 1800m, 4 len behind Tarvue carrying 54kg at $20. Before that 4th of 8 at Cranbourne Bm74 on December 27 over 2025m, 3 len behind Sun Gift carrying 54kg at $8. Drawn low and can get into the finish.
2
HARRY COFFEY
Yellow And Navy Blue Stripes, Stars Cap
4 47261 FIERY DEAL
PETER GELAGOTIS
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
E Gelagotis, M B Christian, Ms S M Miller, B G Christian, P A Moss, S J Moss, Mrs P Moss, Ms M Ballard, M E Laaksonen & Barone Sanitation (Mgr: P Theofilopoulos)
At the latest run favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at Cranbourne 0-62 January 10 over 2025m defeating Exabanoise with 56.5kg at $4. The start before that 6th of 13 at Seymour Bm62 on December 28 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Oak Beach with 57kg at $4.20. More depth now but can measure up.
4
JYE MCNEIL
White, Lime Diamond, Sleeves And Cap
5 0x547 SPARKLE LINK
GREG EURELL
5YO  GR/B  MARE 56.0KG
T K M Lam, Mrs H F Luo & C H Lam
At the latest run led to the turn then faded 7th of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside 0 - 66 on January 8 over 2100m, 3 len behind Scintillante carrying 57kg at $4.40. The race before that 4th of 13 at Geelong Bm62 on December 12 over 1741m, 1.75 len behind Blue Cowboy with 59kg at $15. Fitter again and could take catching.
8
BEAU MERTENS
White, Emerald Green Four Leaf Clover, Sleeves And Orange Cap
6 x900x SPEAK
DAVID NOONAN
7YO  GREY  MARE 56.0KG
N Gloury & Ms J V Joiner
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 August 20 over 2100m, 5 len behind She Said carrying 57kg at $15. First up last campaign ninth of 12 at Bendigo Bm64 July 13 over 1600m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Moscow Red with 59.5kg at $12. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
6
LOGAN MCNEIL
Yellow, Navy Blue Horseshoe And Head, Navy Blue Sleeves, White Armbands
7 1x469 DRAW ATTENTION
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L Huddy)
Last start 9th of 13 at Flemington Bm70 on December 31 over 1800m, 8 len behind Fiorenot carrying 55.5kg at $11. Before that 6th of 11 at this track F&M Bm78 on December 13 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Jenni Gone Bonkers with 54.5kg at $9. Possible improver.
1
L NOLEN
Maroon, Gold Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves, Gold Cap
8 040x0 PINK CHANDON
GLEN THOMPSON
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Ballymore Stables (Aust) Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Moroney), R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), Kariba Racing (Mgr: C Dziedzic), G Devonport, Snake Gully Racing (Mgr: D Stephens), Nordburg Syndicate (Mgr: J Norden), P Burton, J Burton & M Bogoievski
Second-up. First-up after seven months second last of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm66 on December 26 over 1400m, 9 len behind Stage 'N' Screen carrying 58.5kg at $31. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm70 on March 19 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Zloties carrying 58kg at $8. See again.
7
J MOTT
White, Red Twin City Emblem, Red Sleeves And Cap