Bet365

PAKENHAM 28 Mar 2024

GOING: G(4)

Nikki Palma Takes On Sportsbet BM58 Hcp (Chute) 1200m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 21) Rail: Out 6m Entire Circuit.
Solid early pace with Albanian Bay leading the charge. ALBANIAN BAY (4) was below his best last start at Bendigo but was in the market there. Go off the run prior at Sandown-Hillside when third, beaten 4.5 lengths by potential star Another Wil and he rates a strong chance. Could surprise at odds. MASTER OF MISCHIEF (7) was well-beaten first-up but improved sharply to win his maiden at healthy odds. Might be able to go on with it. BLACK ZOUS (2) won an easier race at Geelong last time out but had been in good form prior and rates a strong chance again. REAL ALLIANCE (8) went to the paddock a winner and can return in good form. SUGGESTED PLAY: Albanian Bay each-way.
1	7x852	BANGHOLME ADRIAN MCGREGOR 4YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG A R McGregor, J V Lang, Ms P M Percy, P Collins, P B McCulloch, R Saunders & Mrs M Saunders Useful gelding. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Yarra Valley Bm58 on March 17 over 1009m, 1.0 len behind Holy Tycoon carrying 59kg at $2.50. The start before that 5th of 9 at this track 0 - 64 on March 7 over 1000m, 4 len behind Merrigold carrying 59.5kg at $13. Not beaten far last start and worth including.	6 LOGAN BATES
2	50351	BLACK ZOUS JEROME HUNTER 5YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG G A Gathercole Useful type. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by a nose at Geelong 0 - 58 March 16 over 1312m defeating Vested Interest with 60kg at $4. The start before that got back early 5th of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Cl1 on February 21 over 1200m, 3 len behind Tango Jewel carrying 55kg at $19. Will be hard to hold out.	1 MS DAKOTAH KEANE
3	0x417	ZENA BOY JASON WARREN 3YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Noor Elaine Farm Pty Ltd (Mgr: A A El-Fahkri) Useful gelding. Most recently raced on the pace before fading to run last of 7 at this track 3yo Bm64 Hcp on February 29 over 1200m, 16 len behind Lively with 59kg at $14. The run before that won by 2.75 len at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw February 4 over 1200m defeating Our Silver Linings with 58kg at $4. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.	6 JORDYN WEATHERLEY
4	93137	ALBANIAN BAY ERNIE FRANCESE 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG J Williams At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Bendigo Bm58 on March 14 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Bellini Miss with 59kg at $8.50. Before that 3rd in a small field at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 on January 17 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Another Wil carrying 58kg at $51. Watch for sharp improvement.	9 L CURRIE
5	27x49	EXPLOSIVE ROSIE JOHN SADLER 4YO BAY MARE 60.0KG D J Tobin, P C Tobin, Mrs C M Tobin, P R Tobin, B N Edmunds, E Sinkis, M A Tobin, Miss L Tobin, Dr J M Moore, Mrs M Lamb, Ms B A Schofield, M Schofield, B J Brown, P Brown, T P Fogarty, S Fogarty, B Fogarty, M D Owens, Ms F J Livermore & Ms C J Campbell Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on February 21 over 1000m, 6 len behind Austmarr with 58.5kg at $19. Second run from a spell ran last of 9 at Caulfield Heath Bm64 on March 13 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind In Her Stride with 58kg at $11. Can bounce back.	10 SHERIDAN CLARKE
6	4461x	KINGDOM OF CASTILE ENVER JUSUFOVIC 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG E Jusufovic, G Lentini, Mrs N D Smart, D Smart, Mrs S R Smart, A P Parkinson, P S Dovolil, In Too Deep (Mgr: S R Morgan), Miss J Phillips, A Monk & C Schembri Resuming. Finished off last preparation by nose Moe Mdn-Sw October 20 over 1600m slow track defeating Linas Reel with 59.5kg at $9.50. First up last campaign sixth of 13 at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw July 13 over 1300m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Wellie Belle carrying 58kg at $26. Major upset if he won.	8 MS CARLEEN HEFEL
7	59x01	MASTER OF MISCHIEF RHONDA MANGAN 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG G Challinger, D West, A West, Ms J Williams, L Challinger & Mrs L Challinger Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 10th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Oh Too Good with 59.5kg at $101. Last start settled well back; won by 0.5 len at this track Mdn-Sw March 3 over 1200m defeating Fighting Edge with 56.5kg at $21. Has the ability to be in the finish.	2 LUKE CARTWRIGHT
8	x521x	REAL ALLIANCE LUKE OLIVER 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 60.0KG L F Oliver, L Coyne, J Cannon, B Hay, J Forte, Miss D A Poulter, L M Kelley, Mrs J Dighton, B Mansell, A R Mckie, T Hodge, Last Five Percent (Mgr: W C Gatt), C Papadopoulos & 5 Sons Racing (Mgr: J Archdeacon) Resuming today after a break of 11 months. Finished off last preparation won by head Moe Mdn-Sw May 15 over 1600m slow track defeating So Sleek with 57.5kg at $1.20. When resuming last campaign fifth of 12 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw April 20 over 1200m, soft track; 1.2 len behind Kusini carrying 56kg at $6.50. Has claims on best form.	3 D W STACKHOUSE
9	23332	MORNING MELODY N J HARNETT 5YO BR/BL MARE 59.0KG N J Harnett, J H Glasscock, Mrs N J Glasscock, M J Glasscock, K Hargreaves, T Patterson, A Hill, Mrs D A Craik & Ms C M Mcrae Racing well. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track F&M Bm58 on March 7 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Queen Of Tuscany carrying 61.5kg at $8.50. The run before that 3rd of 9 at this track F&M Bm64 on February 15 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Lulu Darling with 58.5kg at $4.50. Good job last start and has top-three aspirations.	6 BEN ALLEN
10	x4147	SHEER REWARD TREVOR ROGERS 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG D M Coombes, B J Coombes, D L Patterson, N A Assef, A I McRaye, N A Harwood, D J Garland, T Havers & T W Lanyon Resumes off a 36 day let-up. Last start 7th of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Cl1 on February 21 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Tango Jewel with 57.5kg at $26. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 14 at Kyneton 0 - 58 on February 3 over 1203m, 5.5 len behind Zadar Sunset carrying 60kg at $3. Will need to find plenty of improvement.	12 R MCLEOD
11	6606x	TOROPEAK SHANE BOTTOMLEY 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Dr D R Barclay Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 January 17 over 1800m, soft track; 8 len behind Immediacy carrying 56kg at $26. When resuming last campaign fifth of 12 at Bendigo Bm64 August 10 over 1300m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Awapuni Princess carrying 56kg at $26. Unlikely to feature.	7 B HIGGINS
12	17x09	SHANGHAI VENTURE BRIAN MCGRATH 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG J A McGrath, J B O'Rourke, R J Wilson & S J O'Rourke Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran last of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Cl1 on February 21 over 1200m, 8 len behind Tango Jewel carrying 55kg at $26. Second-up second last of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 on March 6 over 1300m, 12 len behind Sunshineinmypocket carrying 56.5kg at $61. The 2kg claim won't be enough to put her into contention.	4 JAYLAH KENNEDY
13	80080	NIKI FRISK TED GROGAN 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG T Lawton, T Grogan, D Rundle & M Rundle Resumes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 on February 28 over 1300m, 7 len behind Hazel Baby with 54kg at $201. Before that 8th of 12 at Yarra Valley 0 - 58 on February 24 over 1500m, slow going 3 len behind Dancinginthedark with 57.5kg at $81. Still likely to struggle after 2kg claim.	5 J MASKIELL