PAKENHAM SYNTHETIC   17 Jun 2024
 
GOING: N

Sandown Lodge Maiden Plate 1200m

Track: SYNTHETIC   Clouds (Max: 13)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

First Blessing will go fast but there are few first starters lining up who could keep her busy. FIRST BLESSING (7) resumes. She placed at her only run to date over 1110m at Sale, beaten three lengths by a handy type and showing good promise. She's had a decent spell here but resumes in a winnable race and trusting the stable to have her ready to go. MILO (3) is a Stokes three-year-old gelding by Deep Field lining up for his debut. He's won a trial nicely in preparation and must be greatly respected on his home deck. Keep safe. MISS LIL (11) could improve having not been beaten far at Cranbourne last start. This trip should suit. BIGCAT (13) has been around the mark of late and looks a solid each way hope. AQUILION GIRL (6) was better at big odds last time and is a top four hope. SUGGESTED PLAY: First Blessing to win.
1 609x0 CLASSIC STORY
BRIAN MCGRATH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs M M McGrath, Ms J Impey & P D Jamieson
Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 11 at Moe Mdn-Sw on June 3 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Themoonsaballoon carrying 59.5kg at $61. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at Sale Mdn-Sw on December 23 over 1717m, 7 len behind Madenyo carrying 59.5kg at $21. Unlikely to threaten.
4
NATHAN PUNCH
NAVY BLUE, PINK SASH, CREAM SLEEVES, PINK ARMBANDS AND CAP
2 EPSOM ROAD
RACHAEL CUNNINGHAM
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
P Cunningham, D M Ritchie, Mrs J A Ritchie, M Doyle, Mrs R B Cunningham, R B Buzza, Ms G J Triffett, A Cooke, Ms R H Cooke & Mrs C Hunter
By Fiorente out of Stellamac on debut. Purchased for AUD $ 20,000 (Magic Millions 2022 Adelaide Yearling Sale). Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Prefer others.
3
B HIGGINS
White, navy five Stars, White Cap
3 MILO
PHILLIP STOKES
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Regal Bloodstock (Mgr: M H Burckhardt), G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, P L D E Racing, Sunlands Produce Pty Ltd, Regal Myth Racing, Unbelieeevable, R Livori, P A Jamieson, S Paulin, S Batterham, K T Glynn, L K Stielow, R Pezzano, R Raco, J Scire, W J Durham & Ms G Ogilvie
Phillip Stokes trained three-year-old gelding lining up for debut and was purchased for AUD $ 225,000 (Magic Millions 2022 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). Looked good when an easy trial winner. Solid hope in this.
5
L NOLEN
Emerald Green, Gold Epaulettes, Regal Bloodstock Logo, Armbands And Pom Pom
4 820x9 SUN HALO
DAVID NOONAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms J V Joiner, N Gloury, A Woods, M & S Jain, R Cormack, D Ross, J Oldham, N Noonan, T Noonan, B Asgari & Assymetric Profits Syndicate
Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 10 at Moe 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 3 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Lunarshot with 58kg at $17. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Donald 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 19 over 1350m, 6 len behind Bold Soul carrying 58kg at $4. Solid top-three hope.
7
TEODORE NUGENT
ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE SEAMS,seams sleeves, CAP
5 SUNNI MOFEED
WENDY KELLY
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
K Kelly, N & Mrs D McKissock, T O'Bryan & P & Mrs D Saker
First-starter by Akeed Mofeed out of Lost Amigos. Likely to need the run.
11
BEN ALLEN
Cerise, Silver Spot, Gold And Cerise Striped Sleeves And Cap
6 9x473 AQUILION GIRL
CRAIG ANDERSON
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
C Anderson, Ms B M McArdle, B G Mcilwaine, Ms M Zintschenko & Mrs J Nedic
Last start 3rd of 8 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Angerstein with 57.5kg at $41. The start before that 7th of 9 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on May 24 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Kamchatka carrying 57.5kg at $21. Made headway last time. In the mix.
6
J MASKIELL
Royal Blue, Gold Fern, Sleeves And Cap With Royal Blue Lightning Bolts, Royal Blue Pom Pom
7 3x FIRST BLESSING
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Noorilim Park Thoroughbreds, Merricks Station, S O'Rourke, D Guihot, Gurners Bloodstock, E Tong, T Eddy, P McCombe, F Pollio, M Paidoussis, G Webb, R Goldbloom, Ms Y Hu, S Sharp, I H R Australia, P Heinz, P Landers, D Ross-Edwards, M Player & R Roulston
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 13 at Sale 3yo F Mdn-Sw on August 2 over 1110m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Written Bligh with 57kg at $21. Can get the job done.
12
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Royal Blue, Red Epaulettes, Striped Sleeves And White Cap
8 LAKE VOSTOK
LUKE OLIVER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
J M Dobbie, S K McNamara, J R Bartling, C N James, R Weiss, Mrs J D Miles, R Thredgold, M G Hood, Mrs M Diprose, C J Scriven, B Broom, B J Fewster, Beaudale Racing (Mgr: G I Mcqueen), A J Meester, G J Flynn, H J Boniwell & Queen Joyce 1928 (Mgr: G Buchanan)
Three-year-old filly by Russian Revolution out of Spanish Lake having her first start. Has not been produced at official trials. Profiles nicely for this.
10
D W STACKHOUSE
Olive, White Circle, Hooped Cap
9 l755 LUCKY BY JINGO
COLIN DAVIES
5YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs D J Davies
Comes off a 31 day let-up. Last start got back early 5th of 10 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on May 17 over 1108m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Think Rock carrying 55.5kg at $101. Before that 5th of 8 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on April 29 over 1000m, 7 len behind Marbilla with 54.5kg at $81. Draws well but others preferred.
1
C NEWITT
Red And White Diagonal Stripes, Royal Blue Sleeves, Red And White Striped Cap
10 LYRICALLY
ENVER JUSUFOVIC
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
E Jusufovic & G R O'Mara
First-starter by Turn Me Loose out of Queen Of Excuses. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Prefer others.
11
THEODORE LADD
WHITE,RED SASH,WHITE SLEEVES,RED HOOPS,BLACK DOUBLE ARMBANDS,WHITE CAP,RED SPOTS
11 65 MISS LIL
FRANKIE STOCKDALE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
S W Storr, Mrs S H Storr, Mrs L J Green & Mrs J Rathjen
Lining up for just third start. At big odds at debut, ran last in a small field at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on April 16 over 1000m, 3 len behind Absconded Witness carrying 54kg at $26. Last start from last on the turn 5th of 9 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on May 24 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Kamchatka with 57.5kg at $41. Well-placed and should prove hard to beat.
8
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
White, Blue S, Blue Sleeves And Cap With White Pom Pom
12 8x WAYHERE
BILL PAPAZAHAROUDAKIS
5YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Ms H Papazaharoudakis & D B Reid
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 8th of 10 at Sale Mdn-Sw on January 14 over 1100m, 10 len behind Our Malyshka with 57.5kg at $13. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs.
9
WINONA COSTIN
Royal Blue, Gold Vee, White Sleeves And Cap
13 9x534 BIGCAT
R GRIFFITHS & M DE KOCK
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Princeton Thoroughbred Stud (Mgr: C W Pearce), Thin String Racing (Mgr: P McRedmond), R D Griffiths, Mrs K J Pearce, M Banjanin, Mrs C Banjanin, Mrs S G Griffiths, Ms T Potgieter, D P Heffernan, Mrs V Alateras, T N Elliott & J Jenkins
At the latest run 4th of 9 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on June 4 over 1300m, slow going 2.75 len behind Henlein with 59.5kg at $21. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Tatura Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Beaunified with 59.5kg at $14. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
2
BILLY EGAN
HOT PINK, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, SHIELD WITH OLD ENGLISH P INSIDE