PAKENHAM 12 Mar 2026
GOING: G(4)
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Hygain Edge Maiden Plate 1000m Track: GOOD 4 Rain (Max: 17) Rail: Out 3m Entire Circuit. |
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Plenty of runners but a dawdling affair is on the cards. SPIRIT OF GAIA (12) presents third up in a winnable affair. Two runs back have been good, beaten less than a length cumulatively, in a tricky spot at Caulfield Heath last time out. Gets on a big deck here and draws to effect which can see her break through. SEXY WARRIOR (11) resumes having run a solid race in a stronger maiden here on debut, finishing sixth. She struck wet ground there and could be a sharp improver on top of the ground here fresh. MYSTICAL GEM (10) resumes having run an even race on debut at Cranbourne. That may have come a bit soon, she's jumped out well leading in and can do much better this time around. PULL MY FINGER (4) is going well without winning, placing in his past two. He looks to get a good run here and should be competitive again. CLIFFS HANGER (6) made nice improvement at her second start and could be a rough hope with more upside. SUGGESTED PLAY: Spirit Of Gaia on top.
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DEMPSEY
ERNIE FRANCESE 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG E Francese Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when second last of 10 at Seymour 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 10 over 1200m, slow going 13 len behind Quoin with 56.5kg at $151. Prefer to see how he returns. |
13 V LE BOEUF |
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LISTENING IS DOING
JOHN SADLER 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Ms S K Shultz, Mr J D Lanyon, Mrs L Chappell, Mr C Lawson, Mrs W Williams, Mr J W Williams, Ms K Macdonald, Ms M Coleman, Ms E Boucher, Mr R Young, MrA Uhr Henry, Mr A McLellan, MrJ Fallscheer Third-up today. Resuming sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 12 over 1200m, 6 len behind Plunger with 55.5kg at $151. Second run from a spell 4th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 26 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Buvelot carrying 55.5kg at $21. Has a bit to find. |
10 BREE TEMPLE |
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ON MY OWN
GEON SINGH 5YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG G Singh Most recently second last of 9 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1200m, 12 len behind Juvenal with 59.5kg at $101. The race before that second last of 8 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on February 10 over 1118m, 9 len behind Vega Blues carrying 58kg at $5. Not keen on his chances. |
8 BAILEY KINNINMONT |
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Pull My Finger
AMY & ASH YARGI 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Yargi Racing (Mgr: Mrs A L Yargi) Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 10 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on February 21 over 1009m, 2 len behind Dream Enuff with 59.5kg at $11. Before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on January 31 over 1103m, long-neck behind Vinnie's Turn with 59.5kg at $8. Racing well and can go on with it. |
5 D W STACKHOUSE |
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ALODIE
CHRIS DIPLOCK 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Mrs S Diplock Resuming after a break; only one run when ran last of 9 at Sale Mdn-Sw on October 8 over 1112m, 15 len behind Bajaria carrying 56kg at $151. Might be better off following this outing. |
2 MELEA CASTLE |
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CLIFFS HANGER
SHAWN MATHRICK 4YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG B A Mathrick, Early Settlers (Mgr: S R Thomas), B J Quirk, P K Saker, A R Burke, S P Gunther & S T Gilchrist Third race start. First start second last of 12 at Mildura Mdn-Sw on August 9 over 1109m, 10 len behind Hollywoodboulevard carrying 54.5kg at $10. Returned from break raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Moe Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Bruiser Murphy with 58kg at $12. Fitter and an each way hope. |
4 J MASKIELL |
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DUN GRACEFULLY
CATHERINE MARTINDALE 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Miss C A Martindale, B G Stockdale, D L Perry & Ms P Quill Mare by Unite And Conquer making her first appearance. Finished fourth in a Pakenham jump-out on February 24. Others profile better so prepared to watch this time. |
14 CAITLIN HOLLOWOOD |
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JUPITER'S GIRL
NICK HARNETT 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG Mrs R E Williamson Mare by Nostradamus making her first appearance. Fitter for a jump-out on February 17 at Pakenham when finished eighth. Trained here and breaks from a low barrier draw but looks tested this line-up. |
3 EMILY POZMAN |
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LAST PIECE
STEVEN NOBLE 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG S G Noble At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 9 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Wazing with 57.5kg at $81. Before that 3rd of 7 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on February 6 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Black Coal with 57.5kg at $81. Looking to others. |
11 SAMANTHA NOBLE |
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MYSTICAL GEM
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG R D Griffiths, P Baker, Dr J C Cleeland, D Di Giacomo, C G Gibson, G R Kleeven, G Manthey, Mrs B M Phelan, Mrs G C Psaltis, N S Psaltis, Dr E Ryan, K A Ward, A J Brand, H Healy, S M J Racing (Mgr: S Crowle) & Sweat Sisters (Mgr: S Pavlovic) Returns to racing after only one start. Back after ten months break. At debut last start 4th in a small field at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1000m, 8 len behind Silent Shares with 56kg at $12. Had four recent trials to get ready for this. Last trial won a jump-out at Cranbourne on March 2. Sets up nicely. |
6 PATRICK MOLONEY |
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SEXY WARRIOR
PHILLIP STOKES 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG J G S Singh Resuming after a break; only one run when 6th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on November 7 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Motorsports with 55.5kg at $20. Should be hard to hold out. |
12 THOMAS STOCKDALE |
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SPIRIT OF GAIA
NIKKI BURKE 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG K G Williams & Mrs D O Williams Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 14 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1000m, head behind Flying Awasita with 57.5kg at $9. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw on March 4 over 1000m, 0.7 len behind Absolute Power with 57.5kg at $15. Cherry-ripe now and sure to be very competitive. |
7 BEAU MERTENS |
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SUPER LUCK DRAGON
CLAYTON DOUGLAS 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Clayton Douglas Racing Syndicate (Mgr: C Douglas) Resuming after a 14 months break. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Happy Valley Rating 60 January 22 2025 over 1650m, 9 len behind Turin Warrior with 57.5kg at $120. On debut ran last of 12 at Sha Tin Rating 60 November 3 2024 over 1200m, 8 len behind Sugar Ball carrying 58kg at $155. Resumes after a recent trial win. Wary, watch the betting. |
9 B RAWILLER |
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DOUBT I'M RICH
SAAB HASAN 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Miss Z Jeary & Crown Valley Lodge (Mgr: D Stogryn) Last start 2nd of 10 at Woolamai Pic-Mdn-Sw on February 28 over 1008m, 1.5 len behind Tartan Queen with 67kg at $8. The run before that ran last of 14 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on February 20 over 1300m, 12 len behind Vim Vitae with 59.5kg at $201. Drawn nicely but this may well be harder and others look more likely. |
1 J KEATING |
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