PAKENHAM SYNTHETIC   22 Jun 2026
 
GOING: U

Become a Southside Racing Member Maiden Plate 1400m

Track: SYNTHETIC   Rain (Max: 12)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Not much early speed of note and Jenni Bassett and Notiramisuforyou may find themselves setting a steady tempo. LOTTA CITY (5) looks well placed third up. She's placed in both runs back, battling on heavy ground at Mornington last time for third. Finds a nice race that lacks a bit of depth and should take plenty of beating. FRANKEL'S WORD (11) was in the market on debut in town and struggled on the heavy going. Gets gear changes made here and could turn things around quickly. REPRESENTATIVE (7) is a filly by Shamus Award on debut for the Begg yard who kicks off. Tough draw but respecting the top combination. JENNI BASSETT (4) was too bad to be true fresh at Geelong on heavy going, she could bounce back first go on synthetic. SUNSET TRAIL (14) is worth keeping an eye on at his local debut for the McDonald yard, especially given there's been early money. SUGGESTED PLAY: Lotta City to win.
1 6674 CHOICE ENCOUNTER
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
R D Griffiths, B C Alateras, Roadknight Racing (Mgr: S Ventura), A G Zoanetti, C A Zoanetti, Beach House Racing (Mgr: S Roberts), Northern Nurmaah (Mgr: G P Bertram), Bearman Racing (Mgr: L A Bearman), C Macek & L Day
At the latest run 4th of 11 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on May 29 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Jawsome Rob with 59.5kg at $8. The race before that eased back early on 7th of 10 at Sale Mdn-Sw on May 17 over 1519m, 7 len behind Posh Diamante carrying 59.5kg at $31. Place hope.
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PATRICK MOLONEY
Pink And Navy Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap, Pink Pom Pom
2 7x40x CREATIVE RIGHTEOUS
ALEXANDER RAE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
C Rae
Resuming after a break of ten months. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Mornington Mdn-Sw September 5 over 1500m, soft track; 12 len behind Kastun Star carrying 59.5kg at $61. Previously first up; fourth in a small field at Sale Mdn-Sw August 17 over 1400m, 7 len behind A Diva carrying 59.5kg at $7. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
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MS MOLLY BOURKE
Black, White Dots, Black Sleeves, Purple Armband, Purple Cap
3 7x746 Fox Peril
NIKKI BURKE
3YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
M A McFarlane & Mrs M McFarlane
Most recently 6th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 15 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Paramount Plus carrying 59.5kg at $13. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Sale Mdn-Sw on May 17 over 1208m, 2.75 len behind Ulfberht with 59.5kg at $14. Rough hope.
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DYLAN DUNN
Navy Blue, White Checks, Checked Cap
4 244x8 JENNI BASSETT
PHILLIP STOKES
3YO  BLACK  FILLY 57.0KG
Cape Schanck Racing (Mgr: T Ottobre)
Second-up. First-up after five months 8th of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on June 4 over 1412m, in the wet; 18 len behind Fastobid with 57.5kg at $4.80. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 18 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Soroush carrying 56kg at $6.50. Can improve quickly.
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LACHLAN NEINDORF
Sky Blue And Purple Diamonds
5 66x23 LOTTA CITY
JEROME HUNTER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
G A Gathercole
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 2nd of 9 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on May 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Nitro Sonic with 57.5kg at $4.40. Last start 3rd of 10 at Mornington 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 1200m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Upolu with 56kg at $3.60. Should be at her top now and is nicely placed.
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C NEWITT
Lime And Royal Blue Checks, Lime Sleeves And Cap
6 9x NOTIRAMISUFORYOU
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
Flemington Bloodstock (Mgr: J G Sawford), W R Larkin, B Schaeche, M J Donegan, Mrs C A Gatto, J Barone, J Barone, R Barone, Aral Racing (Mgr: Mrs W Caddy), Mrs S Awad, R Floyd, D Gatto, A Gallace, A J Renzella, D Sapuppo & P Micelotta
Resumes from a spell after only one run when sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at Kyneton 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1479m, slow going 13 len behind Jive Dancer carrying 56kg at $15. Will take great benefit from this run.
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D W STACKHOUSE
Black, White M, Pink And White Striped Sleeves, Pink Cap, White Pom Pom
7 REPRESENTATIVE
GRAHAME BEGG
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
R J Slade, Mrs V M Pascoe, T R Pascoe, Boys Will Be Boys (Mgr: J A Story), M A Dunford, Girls & Numbers (Mgr: Mrs N Melvin), A Haroon, T C Shaw, Adelaide Cricket Boys (Mgr: A J Byrne), G J Trevena & D S Smith
First starter by Shamus Award out of She's A Diplomat purchased for AUD $ 40,000 (Inglis 2024 Gold Yearling Sale). Has a total of six trials prior to her debut today. Should be primed for a big run despite a tricky gate.
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JORDAN CHILDS
White, Gold And Black Band, Black And Gold Stars Sleeves, Black Cap
8 ROXOLANI
CINDY ALDERSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
M C Price
Filly by Bivouac on debut. Finished fourth in a Cranbourne jump-out on June 15. Prepared to give her this run.
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LOGAN BATES
Pink, Royal Blue A And Sleeves, Pink Armbands, Royal Blue A Cap
9 63x5 SERAPHINE
Dean Williams
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
The Oaks Stud Farm (Mgr: D Karreman)
Second-up. First-up after six months 5th of 10 at Mornington 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 1200m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Upolu with 56kg at $51. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Colac 3yo Mdn on December 20 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Kilcarn with 56kg at $20. Fitter but see again.
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J NOONAN
White, Royal Blue Band And Cap
10 6584x VERY FAMOUS
DOMINIC SUTTON
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
Sutton Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: D E A Sutton) & S Chappell
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw December 22 over 1590m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Imponderable with 57kg at $5.50. On debut sixth of 9 at Kyneton 3yo Mdn-Sw November 5 over 1203m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Asiatic with 56kg at $7.50. Will take great benefit from this run.
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DAMIEN THORNTON
Red, Royal Blue Stars, Red Cap
11 8 FRANKEL'S WORD
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
2YO  B/BR  COLT 57.0KG
Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)
At debut, ran second last of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside 2yo Hcp on June 3 over 1400m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Vallice with 59kg at $7.50. Open to improvement. Better for that experience and can bounce back.
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BEN ALLEN
Bottle Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
12 SHELLFIRE
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
2YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Starblue Racing Whelk (Mgr: A Senechaud), Aston Bloodstock (Mgr: W J Mula), Mrs R J Mula, P S Farrugia, J F Foley & Dr B A Boan, M Hooton, D G Penno, T Siaboulis, A N Teagle, A H H Lau, G White, 005 Ways (Mgr: G R Brook), M C Barlow, M A Johnston
First starter by Too Darn Hot out of Whelk. Has a total of three trials prior to his debut today. Should get all the favours from this good gate so worth watching for any market confidence.
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THOMAS STOCKDALE
White, Navy Blue Horsehead With Star, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap, White Tassel
13 57 ACHY BREAKY HEART
PATRICK PAYNE
2YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Dr I D'Cruz, D Goodall-Wilson, The Big Steal (Mgr: Dr W D Capell), Dr W D Capell, Mrs A D Walsh, J Wong & R D'Cruz
Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, 5th of 12 at Seymour 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Piazza with 58kg at $3.40. Second-up 7th of 12 at Casterton Mdn-Sw on June 7 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Min Kiata carrying 57kg at $2.10. Possible improver now.
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BILLY EGAN
Orange, Black Band And Pom Pom
14 90x SUNSET TRAIL
CLINTON MCDONALD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
K Y Leung & Ms T W Mok
Resuming after a ten months break. Finished off last campaign second last of 14 at Sha Tin Rating 60 September 7 over 1400m, 18 len behind The Heir carrying 57kg at $15. On debut ninth of 14 at Sha Tin Rating 60 July 13 over 1400m, 4 len behind Devas Twelve with 57.5kg at $28. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Watch the market closely.
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MS DAKOTAH KEANE
White, Red And Royal Blue Vee, Stripe On Cap
15 57x90 LIGHT UP THE CITY
WAYNE NICHOLS
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
E W Nichols, Ms J A Schmidt, P A Street, Ms G M Shacklock, R Neill
Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 11 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on May 16 over 1100m, 5 len behind Uyuni with 57.5kg at $51. Second run from a spell ran last of 14 at Swan Hill F&M Mdn-Sw on June 5 over 1200m, slow going 13 len behind Pravaha with 58kg at $101. Wait until she produces the goods on race day.
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MILOS BUNJEVAC
Cerise, White V, Quartered Cap
16 707x8 LIGHTNING JOEY
LOGAN MCGILL
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
R B Maloney, J F Clarke, L J McGill, Ms L C Baron, C A Richardson, N J Richardson, S J Brown, Ms A L Lombardo, P Domanski, Ms C J Lombardo, T Ruddock & P Bailie
Second-up. First-up after five months ran second last of 9 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on May 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Nitro Sonic with 59.5kg at $151. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on November 13 over 1411m, 5.5 len behind Hot Blue with 59.5kg at $71. Not keen on his chances.
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B RAWILLER
White, Royal Blue And Black Checked Thirds, Armbands, White And Black Checked Cap, Royal Blue Peak