PAKENHAM 16 Apr 2026
GOING: S(6)
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Cookers Bulk Oil System Maiden Plate 1200m Track: SOFT 6 Rain (Max: 24) Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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Holding Captive is expected to lead at a strong tempo. HOLDING CAPTIVE (5) looks well placed off a most encouraging debut at Geelong, well supported there and just finding one narrowly better after leading for most of the race. He'll be better for that experience and the inside draw should see him straight to the top again. BLANKFIELD (3) resumes having placed in all four runs last campaign, showing good ability with a few close-up finishes. He can be an improver this time around and will take some beating fresh. BRAEMAR HILL (2) is a gelding by Earthlight who debuts for the Stokes yard. He's looked good at the jumpouts and has been met with early support on his home deck, very wary. JENNI POPPINS (10) is off a fairly long spell having run well on debut. Watch the market for a lead with her. ADIRA RIVER (9) resumes and could sneak into the minor money. SUGGESTED PLAY: Holding Captive to win.
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ANOTHER LINK
GREG EURELL 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Links Bloodstock & Racing (Mgr: T K M Lam) Resuming. Finished off last campaign tenth of 14 at Sha Tin Rating 40 December 29 2024 over 1400m, 6 len behind Regency Happy Star with 59kg at $58. Previously first up; second last of 11 at Sha Tin October 1 2024 over 1400m, 10 len behind The Khan with 60.5kg at $15. Might be better off following this outing. |
2 JYE MCNEIL |
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BRAEMAR HILL
PHILLIP STOKES 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Regal Bloodstock (Mgr: M H Burckhardt), Raphie (Mgr: Ms K L Avison), C D Kuchel, J Diamond, R Livori, Mrs M Livori, M H J Cowie, G J V Aikman, Miss J A Jennings, S Paulin, D La Crosse, P J Silva, W D Johnston, Mrs L King & Dr C M Duncan Gelding by Earthlight on debut. Won a jump-out at Pakenham on April 7. Strong chance to break through. Looks all set to run well. |
8 LACHLAN NEINDORF |
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| 3 | 2323x |
BLANKFIELD
ALEXANDER RAE 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG K King, Ken King Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs A P King), S A Joyce, R M J Lee, J R Edmonds, M B Bridges, R J Douglas, A C Thomson, G J Howard, L Dawson, Benalla Not Happy Valley (Mgr: C P Norman), A J Halse, Four Kings Plus, Mrs A P King, Miss J Blankfield & Miss G M Joyce Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw January 22 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Nostro Roccia with 58kg at $3.60. On debut second of 9 at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw December 5 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Talladega Girl carrying 58kg at $13. Can improve this time in and will take beating. |
9 J MOTT |
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CRYSTAL JADE
NATHAN DUNN 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang) & N J Dunn Gelding by Frankel on debut. Fitter for a jump-out on March 30 at Cranbourne when finished fifth. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing. |
8 ZAC SPAIN |
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HOLDING CAPTIVE
CIARON MAHER 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ciaron Maher Racing, Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd, David Redvers Bloodstock Ltd, Widden Stud Pty Ltd, M Phillips, Mrs L Phillips, Ms N M C Bosquet, G J P Van Ameyden, Woodside Bloodstock, L Caminiti, J D Lanyon, Mrs E Palmer, Zan Racing, McDonnell Thoroughbreds, G King & S A Vivian Was well-supported at debut, tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 8 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1235m, nose behind Fiveminutewarning with 59kg at $2.50. Well placed to go one better. |
1 ETHAN BROWN |
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MORTAL PEAK
SHANE BOTTOMLEY 3YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG S C Bottomley & Dr D R Barclay Third-up today. First-up ran last of 10 at Towong Mdn-Sw on March 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Hidden Bay with 55kg at $26. Second run from a spell ran last of 7 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1212m, slow going 7 len behind Col Klink carrying 54kg at $101. Needs easier. |
3 LIANA WOOD |
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| 7 | 9x87 |
ALODIE
CHRIS DIPLOCK 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Mrs S Diplock Third-up today. First-up sat on the pace before fading 8th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 12 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Listening Is Doing with 57.5kg at $151. Last start second last of 8 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 26 over 1100m, in the wet; 5 len behind Tillya Tepe carrying 58kg at $41. Can't entertain on that form. |
4 MELEA CASTLE |
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GOTTALUVSPORT
RICARDO MEUNIER 4YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG J R Meunier Last start 5th of 8 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind White Hot Mama carrying 57.5kg at $101. The race before that second last in a small field at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on April 3 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Written Story with 57.5kg at $151. Not going well enough. |
5 RUBY LAMONT |
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| 9 | 046x |
ADIRA RIVER
CIARON MAHER 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Halo Racing Services Pty Ltd (Mgr: A M Egan), Mrs J McKenna, Deg Racing (Mgr: D F Degenhardt), North East West (Mgr: J O'Connor), S Priestley, M Mills, A J Willoughby, Wil's Family (Mgr: Mrs J McKenna), P J Gregory, G M Verdoorn & Ms J L Nolte Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Warrnambool 3yo Mdn-Sw October 16 over 1400m, soft track; 8 len behind Miss Revealing with 56kg at $26. On debut second last of 13 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Mdn-Sw September 3 over 1500m, 8 len behind Engine Of War carrying 56kg at $17. Rough hope. |
6 J ALLEN |
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JENNI POPPINS
LLOYD KENNEWELL 3YO GREY FILLY 57.0KG Cape Schanck Racing (Mgr: T Ottobre) Resuming off ten months break after having had one race start. At debut last start 4th of 11 at Sale 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 25 over 1113m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Lamassu with 56kg at $11. Had three recent trials to get fit for this. Last trial was second in a 950m barrier trial on April 9 at Traralgon. Capable of a bold return. |
5 BEAU MERTENS |
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