PAKENHAM 19 Feb 2026
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Beraldo Coffee Maiden Plate (Inglis Xtra Bonus) 1600m Track: Good 4 Clear (Max: 26) Rail: Out 9m Entire Circuit. |
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Butterscotch should have enough pace to lead a low-pressure contest. MR INDEPENDENT (2) tackled this trip second-up and was narrowly beaten at Sandown-Hillside. Fitter again and won't have to improve much to take this out. BUTTERSCOTCH (6) led and went close in the Mr Independent races and will be further improved. Keeps Craig Williams and is sure to give a big sight. ARDASHIR (1) resumes and the Irish import has his first outing for Ciaron Maher. Placed over a staying distance his solitary start, but he's had three jumpouts and may be forward enough. The race day betting should tell the tale. SHOTARO (4) wasn't far from the winner on debut last time out when finishing seventh over 1400m at Sale. Stretches out in trip and fitter can give this a shake. SUGGESTED PLAY: Mr Independent appeals most.
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ARDASHIR
CIARON MAHER 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ciaron Maher Racing, Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock Pty Ltd, W Bradnam, Finn Thoroughbreds, G Ferguson, Ms G Peirson-Jones, B C Showniruk, Brittain Racing, M I Banks, D A Barker, R P Whyte, F Wright, M Templeton, P Gallivan, S R Wagner, C J G Smith, Lines Mojito, CMR Ardashir & T Denniss Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 2nd of 12 at Tipperary Mdn Sw on May 27 over 2514m, 1.75 len behind Pharos Freedom carrying 59.5kg at $12. The betting will be key. |
3 BEN ALLEN |
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| 2 | 6x52 |
MR INDEPENDENT
JULIUS SANDHU 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Zorlu Group Pty Ltd, S Tsalikidis, B L Hannon & Mrs C A Gatto Third-up today. Resuming settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 16 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Silver Bullet with 58kg at $4.20. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw on February 4 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Kaye Jay carrying 59kg at $9.50. Heading in the right direction and can go one better. |
5 BEAU MERTENS |
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| 3 | 430 |
SAINT LOUIS BLUE
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG M Price, Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), R Neill, S Kuvas, Ms B A Mcloughlin, L Rosta & M A Cowley Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 11 at Sale Mdn-Sw on February 1 over 1717m, 7 len behind Kazaru carrying 59kg at $9. The start before that 3rd of 8 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 16 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Miss Maranda with 58kg at $18. Requires significant improvement. |
1 LACHLAN NEINDORF |
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| 4 | 7 |
SHOTARO
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG K J Payne & Mrs V M Payne At debut, eased back early on 7th of 14 at Sale Mdn-Sw on February 1 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Ballistic Blue carrying 59kg at $9. Better for that experience and is in the mix. |
7 J MOTT |
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| 5 | 43 |
VALLO
BILL PAPAZAHAROUDAKIS 3YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Ms H Papazaharoudakis & D W Clifford Third race start today. At very big odds at debut, 4th of 11 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 9 over 1400m, 3 len behind Sky Watcher carrying 55kg at $71. Last start 3rd of 8 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on January 30 over 1500m, 1.3 len behind Lisa Lass with 58kg at $7.50. Not far away last time and consider. |
10 NADIA DANIELS |
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| 6 | 43 |
BUTTERSCOTCH
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara) Having third race start. At debut, 4th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 16 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Silver Bullet carrying 56kg at $9.50. Second-up led but faded 3rd of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw on February 4 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Kaye Jay carrying 57.5kg at $15. Progressive type who rates well. |
6 CRAIG WILLIAMS |
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GIGANTOR
MICHAEL KRIKAS 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG M L Krikas, Mrs J O A Krikas, Miss A Krikas, Miss J Krikas & J L Krikas Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 29 over 1000m, 10 len behind Taupin carrying 56kg at $151. Second run from a spell second last of 11 at Yarra Valley 0 - 56 on February 7 over 1000m, 12 len behind Rowdy Anthem with 52.5kg at $51. Will need to improve to have any impact in this race. |
8 B KENNEDY |
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| 8 | 6932 |
DETROIT DREAMING
GREG EURELL 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG A A A Approved Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A Mezzalira), L H Sholl, M D Chiminello, W Game, Ms M Swann, J R Hepworth, D Hepworth, A J Hepworth, J Pezzimenti, A R Pezzimenti, G J Pezzimenti, P G Marshall, D J Potter, R J Pierce, C G Pitts, A Carburn, M Wilkinson, C Dennis, N S Greenwood & Approved Grunt Last start 2nd of 11 at Moe Mdn-Sw on January 25 over 1600m, nose behind Positivo carrying 54.5kg at $4.40. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on January 4 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Moral Turpitude carrying 54.5kg at $8.50. Will need further improvement to trouble these. |
2 MS ROSE HAMMOND |
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| 9 | 0x873 |
SKYDREAM
MITCHELL FREEDMAN 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG M J Scalzo, D J Scalzo, Q Scalzo, C P Hayden, B J Hayden, C Bredbury & M J Caporale At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Geelong 3yo F Mdn-Sw on January 26 over 1440m, 3 len behind Russian Duchess carrying 57kg at $5.50. The race before that 7th of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Mdn-Sw on January 8 over 1400m, 4 len behind Missapprehend carrying 56kg at $61. Not the worst. |
4 J ALLEN |
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STAND MY GROUND
MARC CHEVALIER 3YO BROWN FILLY 57.0KG Dr U Crosson, Mrs S Crosson, M Chevalier, S W Riley, B Webb, R J Brookfield, T Crosson, Miss E Crosson, Miss A Crosson, R Stewart, E Stewart & Miss H R Stewart Dual acceptor. Resuming after a break; only one run when 4th of 9 at Newcastle Mdn on October 2 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Lady Pankhurst with 56kg at $61. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Looks all set for a bold return. |
9 JAMIE MELHAM |
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