PAKENHAM   05 Feb 2026
 
GOING: G

Grant's Plumbing & Drainage Solutions Handicap 2500m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 23)   Rail: Out 4m Entire Circuit.  

Expecting Diamond Flash One to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. TSITSIPAS (1) looks the one to beat. He's a handy enough stayer who can be slightly hit-or-miss, winning well two back at Mornington, fading late last time up in grade at Sandown Hillside. He comes back in grade here and this race lacks depth. He did beat HOLLANDIA (2) when they clashed at Mornington but there wasn't a whole lot between them. Hollandia was only third up there and is now fifth up off another good run at Geelong. He could turn the tables. MADAME LEXIS (6) struggles to win but put in a good effort last time over this route when battling on well for a narrow third. She can land in a good spot again and figure in the finish. DIAMOND FLASH ONE (4) broke through for a smart maiden win here last time and has to be respected despite beating very little on that occasion. AMAWASHA (3) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Tsitsipas to win.
1 80414 TSITSIPAS
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Busuttin Racing, L F Muollo, T E Woodman, S A McVilly, D Albano, W C Bradnam, A C Schafer, D J Paolini, S Sarpa, W J Burgess, D D Dwyer, Mrs M M Fisk, D K W Hirst, Nags To Riches, Zoomin Dummen, H L Bowman, J R Gallimore & B Smith
Form hard to fault. At the latest run, fourth in a small field at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on January 28 over 2400m, 4 len behind Amizetta with 58kg at $12. The start before that came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Mornington Bm62 January 1 over 2400m defeating Highland Glory with 60kg at $9. Going well and this suits.
7
D W STACKHOUSE
Yellow, Brown BR Logo And Sleeves, Deep Pink Cap
2 x0733 HOLLANDIA
JOHN MOLONEY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms J C Sampson
Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 9 at Geelong Bm66 on January 14 over 2418m, 2.25 len behind Amizetta carrying 58.5kg at $9. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Mornington Bm62 on January 1 over 2400m, 1.3 len behind Tsitsipas with 57.5kg at $31. Coming along well and can break through.
5
RYAN HOUSTON
Black, Purple Cross Of Lorraine And Sleeves, Old Gold Cap
3 66158 AMAWASHA
MITCHELL LEEK
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Miss L K Walker & J Giardina
Most recently got back early 8th of 10 at Flemington Bm78 on January 17 over 2520m, 13 len behind Dictionary carrying 51kg at $51. The run before that 5th of 13 at Geelong Bm70 on January 3 over 2400m, 1.3 len behind Leonchroi carrying 52.5kg at $151. Could be an improver.
4
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Green And White Hoops, Red Cap
4 60221 DIAMOND FLASH ONE
FRANKIE STOCKDALE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
F J Stockdale
Racing well recently. Last start won by 2 len at this track Mdn-Sw January 16 over 2500m defeating St Dominic with 59.5kg at $5.50. The run before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 7 at Sale Mdn-Sw on January 8 over 2200m, 0.5 len behind Gold Label Patch carrying 59.5kg at $61. Has upside and may pay to follow.
6
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Black, Purple Star And Sleeves, White Seams, Black Armbands, Black, White Seams Cap, Purple Pom Pom
5 50029 DUKE OF HASTINGS
SIMON ZAHRA
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
SZ Racing No 1, Miss D K Rose, Mrs A Kempster, S D Kempster, Miss P M Ferrari, D W Headrick, S Barry, A Zamanis, Mrs K Zamanis, D Curavic, Friends of Ed 13 (Mgr: R C Busso), Nuggets Angels (Mgr: S R Devlyn), Dr J E Caldwell, P Caldwell & Mrs J A Cartledge
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 9th of 11 at Mornington Bm62 on January 1 over 2400m, 7 len behind Tsitsipas carrying 57kg at $12. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 12 at Werribee Bm56 on December 15 over 2108m, nose behind Dschingis Prestige with 60kg at $17. Looking to others.
3
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Orange, Navy Blue And White Hoops
6 96473 MADAME LEXIS
NATHAN DUNN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
A G Perks, C H Perks, Mrs L C Perks, H Perks & Miss S Perks
Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at this track Bm66 on January 9 over 2500m, 0.7 len behind Karburan carrying 55.5kg at $12. The race before that 7th of 13 at Seymour Bm62 on December 28 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Oak Beach carrying 58kg at $13. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Chance on last start effort.
1
TEODORE NUGENT
Teal, White Band And Armband With Black Outline
7 10743 DIVINE CLEMENTINE
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Mitch Freedman Racing (Mgr: Mrs J R Freedman), D & P Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S de Gelder), Dr B A Boan, L D Mooney, I McKinnon, Ms M Petricola, Ms Y Dullaghan, M F Fillies (Mgr: Mrs J R Freedman), M F Racing Pack (Mgr: Mrs J R Freedman), Tipperary Racing (Mgr: S Dwyer) & D Gabriel
Most recently 3rd of 12 at Camperdown Bm56 on January 17 over 2200m, 1.75 len behind Wimmera Star carrying 58.5kg at $6. The race before that 4th of 13 at Seymour Bm62 on December 28 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Oak Beach carrying 55.5kg at $21. Will need further improvement to trouble these.
2
JYE MCNEIL
Navy, Silver Band, Silver And White Striped Sleeves, Navy Cap, White Pom Pom