PAKENHAM   06 Mar 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

The Valley @ Southside Pakenham Plate 1200m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 25)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Many of these step out for the first time so a genuine tempo is expected. CASTELLI IN ARIA (8) resumes for her second campaign. Three runs last time in were all rock solid, close up behind a good horse at her second start. She can be an improver this time around and sets up well from the ideal gate. OPEN FIRE (10) is a filly by Smart Missile on debut for the Price & Kent Jnr yard. She's won a pair of jumpouts leading in and has to be respected from the inside gate. BLUE LIGHT DISCO (1) debuted in a good maiden here and wasn't beaten far. He can improve off that and take beating. DAMA ROYALE (9) has placed in all three runs to date and is knocking on the door. She maps well and has race fitness on her side. DELIBERATE PLOY (3) is a gelding by Omaha Beach on debut who can run well first time of asking. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Castelli In Aria.
1 5 BLUE LIGHT DISCO
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Halo Racing Services Pty Ltd, Mrs J McKenna, E J Lucas, S R Bache, J H Batchelor, T C Eddy, Deg Racing, A L Kirkwood-Scott, Mrs A N Raffoul, T I M Joyce, Mrs J S Joyce, W Cockram, Miss K J Duncan, S Sarkis, Dr W M Wilson, P J Gregory, B Mathieson & M J Duffell
At debut, 5th of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 16 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Savoyard with 59.5kg at $15. Should improve and take holding out.
6
BEN ALLEN
Royal Blue, Lime Hoops, Hooped Cap
2 54532 UNRIDDLE
RORY HUNTER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs S E A Hunter, G P Heffernan, C Peart, B Jones, Duc Racing (Mgr: K P J Cremen), L Rose, D Moore
Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Stony Creek Mdn-Sw on February 15 over 1100m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Aussie Adaptor carrying 59.5kg at $4.80. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Moe Mdn-Sw on January 25 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Baked with 59.5kg at $14. Place hope once more.
14
MELEA CASTLE
Purple, Green Stripes And Cap
3 DELIBERATE PLOY
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs J M Mortimer & K M Dagg
Three-year-old gelding (Omaha Beach - Purrpussful). He has seven recent trials leading in today's debut. Runner-up in a Cranbourne jump-out on February 16. Promising type who should make a bright start to his career.
5
J MOTT
Royal Blue, Gold Hoops And Epaulettes, Silver Shield With Red Dragon, Sleeves And Cap
4 FATTY FINN
CHARLOTTE LITTLEFIELD
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs L Joyce, Mrs M MacMichael & D Boxall
Gelding by Maschino on debut. Runner-up in a Pakenham jump-out on February 10. Market best guide.
8
ZAC SPAIN
Red, White Diamond, Halved Sleeves, White Cap, Red Stripe And Pom Pom
5 OLE ROYALE
M, W & J HAWKES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), Dr E K Attebo, Dr A L Attebo, Arlington Park Racing, A K Cree, Mrs P A Hawkes, Mrs J V Allan, A D Allan & Madden Bloodstock (Mgr: C H Madden)
First starter by Ole Kirk out of Serene Majesty. Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. Betting best guide.
9
JYE MCNEIL
Green, Yellow Star And Armbands
6 0x SIRVALDANE
JOHN MOLONEY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J P C Dixon
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 10th of 14 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on August 15 over 1000m, slow going 13 len behind Facilitate carrying 57kg at $26. Might be better off following this outing.
4
JACKSON RADLEY
Green, Orange Band, Armbands And Cap
7 TAUREN
MONICA CROSTON & GERRAD GILMOUR
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms M A Croston, J C S Russell, I Claessen, R J Lee & D W Gorton
Gelding by Nicconi making his first appearance. Fitter for a jump-out on February 19 at Sale when finished fifth. Trained on the course but others profile better and happy to risk without a significant market move.
10
B KENNEDY
Black, Hot Pink Diamond And Armbands
8 223x CASTELLI IN ARIA
ENVER JUSUFOVIC
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M Howard
Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw August 28 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Fastoso carrying 57.5kg at $8. On debut second of 11 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw July 21 over 1000m, soft track; 3 len behind Intriguing State carrying 57.5kg at $3.90. Has the ability to take this out.
3
LACHLAN NEINDORF
White, Red Sash, White, Red And Black Hooped Sleeves, White, Red And Black Spots Cap
9 323 DAMA ROYALE
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas)
Form hard to fault. At the latest run raced on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Lawborough with 56kg at $6. The start before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 17 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Migliorare carrying 56kg at $4.20. An inside stall is a big advantage. Sure to be about the money again.
2
BEAU MERTENS
Navy Blue, White Sash, Lime Green Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
10 OPEN FIRE
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Sheamus Mills Bloodstock P/L, Newton Thoroughbreds Racing, M J Gregg, G J P Van Ameyden, YES Bloodstock, Mrs J Toohey, D M Toohey, H G Toohey & Mrs T Toohey
Three-year-old filly (Smart Missile - Magical Mist) who was bought for AUD $ 400,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr has her ready for this with six recent trials prior to her debut today. Won her most recent trial at Cranbourne over 1000m on February 16. Looks smart and can beat these.
1
LOGAN BATES
Navy Blue, Gold Diagonal Halves, Pale Blue Sash
11 PARVENU
GRAHAME BEGG
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
D M D B & A D S K (Mgr: D C McInerney), J Savoria, M J Tyrrell, D G Berry, A J Duguid, T Landrigan, Let It Ride Collaboration (Mgr: A B Williams), C J Finnegan, A P Gibson, M A Poes, R W Ralph, D C McInerney, P A McCann, C McCann, D J Oliphant, M J O'connor, P J Salter, J Pace, A Licciardi & N Dunne
First starter by Ardrossan out of Wannabe. Has a total of three trials prior to her debut today. Watch market closely for top yard.
7
JORDAN CHILDS
Gold And Navy Blue Lattice, Red Sleeves, Gold Cap
12 SAVANNAH QUEEN
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
B M Taylor & Mrs C N Taylor
Three-year-old filly making debut by Savabeel out of Igraine. Won a jump-out at Pakenham on February 24. Respect any support.
11
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Emerald Green, Gold Trelawney Stud Logo, Red Sleeves And Cap, Gold Trelawney Stud Logo
13 7x ANGEL DON'T CRY
MATT IVILL
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
S A Giglio & S J Giglio
Resuming after a break; only one run when got back early 7th of 11 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on November 13 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Sabeeria carrying 57.5kg at $151. Need to see again.
12
R MCLEOD
Blue, Red And White V And Hooped Sleeves
14 5x LE NOTRE
BEVAN LAMING
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Waragup Holdings Pty Ltd
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when did the work up front then tired 5th of 11 at Gold Coast 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 12 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Benefitsofmine with 56kg at $3.40. Can run well fresh.
13
White, Emerald Green Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap