PAKENHAM   23 Apr 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

Dalton Consulting Engineers Maiden Plate 1400m

Track: SOFT 5   Clear (Max: 25)   Rail: Out 6m Entire Circuit.  

Wonderdownunder has good early speed and can set a decent tempo. JETSETTER JACK (5) has just found one better in two runs back from a spell, well backed last time at Cranbourne when no match for an impressive winner. That looks a good form race and 1400m should be ideal now. Well placed to go one better. FOXSKY (2) has placed in his past two, giving a good sight but no match for a very impressive winner at Cranbourne last time out. He's on the quick turnaround and will take plenty of catching. WONDERDOWNUNDER (8) is knocking on the door, runner-up in his past three starts. Back slightly in trip here might be beneficial and he'll be hard to get past. HANDSOME MISSILE (3) is going well and will be hitting the line off a good tempo. LAUNDERING (6) was okay on debut and is in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Jetsetter Jack to win.
1 CRYSTAL JADE
NATHAN DUNN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang) & N J Dunn
First starter by Frankel out of Saaryaa. Has a total of seven trials leading in today's debut. Unlikely to find enough improvement to trouble these.
5
ZAC SPAIN
Gold And Silver Stripes, Gold Cap
2 932 FOXSKY
CINDY ALDERSON
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Alderson Racing (Mgr: Mrs L B Alderson) & Ms C Alderson
Form hard to fault. Most recently rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 9 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 1300m, slow going 1.0 len behind Bella Verona with 59kg at $7. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Boomeroo carrying 58kg at $14. Will take plenty of catching.
6
LOGAN BATES
White, Royal Blue And Gold Band, Royal Blue Sleeves And Cap
3 x3272 HANDSOME MISSILE
REECE GOODWIN
3YO  BAY  RIG 58.0KG
R G R Syndicate No.3 (Mgr: R J Goodwin), M O Thompson, Dr L K Loh, Ms B Kemp, D P Goodchild, South of Rome (Mgr: W Gadsden), P Dimmock, M A Fox, C H Haysom, P M Difford, Windy Hill (Mgr: C J Twigg), Miss C L Davey, N Williams, P E Hauff, T Rieniets, M J Rieniets, D J King, G J Manning & Ms T Steven
Most recently 2nd of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1312m, slow going 1.75 len behind Cool Savanna carrying 59kg at $5. The race before that got back early 7th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 26 over 1400m, on a wet track; 6 len behind On The Prowl with 59kg at $7.50. Close to a win. Should be right there again.
4
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Emerald Green, Purple Vee, White Sleeves And Cap
4 7 HANSARD
IAN PANKHURST
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
I M Pankhurst & Mrs D J Pankhurst
Jumped at a huge quote at debut, second last of 8 at Ararat 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 1206m, 12 len behind Miss Ellaneous with 58kg at $91. Didn't show enough.
1
JACKIE BERIMAN
Red, Gold And White Diagonal Stripes, Red Cap
5 74x22 JETSETTER JACK
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
D S Purvis, Mrs A Purvis, G M McMullen, R N McMullen, Ms M Purvis, T Lomax, Mrs J Colebella, S J Coldebella, J Atkin, D A Kane, C McInnes, M Turton, P B De Natris & Cape Tavern Two (Mgr: M Turton)
Third-up today. First-up 2nd in a small field at Geelong Mdn-Sw on April 1 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Pasadena carrying 59kg at $13. Last start 2nd in a small field at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Fastobullet with 58kg at $2.10. Finds the right race now and is well fancied to break through.
3
BILLY EGAN
Red, Black And Gold Swirly Horse Head, Black Sleeves With Gold Swirly Wings, Black Cap
6 4 LAUNDERING
PAUL & TRACEY TEMPLETON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P E Templeton, D Templeton, W J Bowyer, J La Frenz, S Blewett, W P Presley, C M Glover, J Bongers, N Scurrah, B J Collins, Dr S P Brown, G Demetrios, M J Duncan, A Henderson, D Shaw, T Willis & M Henderson
At debut, ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Sale Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1206m, 4 len behind Lauberhorn carrying 59kg at $21. Rough hope.
2
D W STACKHOUSE
Royal Blue, White Spades And Armbands
7 0x073 MORTAL PEAK
SHANE BOTTOMLEY
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
S C Bottomley & Dr D R Barclay
Most recently in a small field at this track Mdn-Sw on April 16 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Blankfield with 55kg at $26. The race before that ran last of 7 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1212m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Col Klink with 54kg at $101. Place best again.
8
A MC CABE
Black, Red Stars
8 43222 WONDERDOWNUNDER
DANNY O'BRIEN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr:R Legh),, Glentree Racing (Mgr:B Wilson), D O'Brien, P Tomlin, B Christian, L Dix, Templey Syndicate (Mgr:Ms A Lachmund), Magnusificent Six Racing (Mgr:G Goldsmith), S Mitchell, G Pell, T Pender, N Reynolds, G Robinson, W Lyon, S Kay, Ms M Keating, R Smith & B Wilson
Recent form sound. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Share The Stars carrying 59kg at $2.70. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 11 at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Lufitaah carrying 58kg at $3.40. Deserves a win and gets his chance.
7
JORDAN CHILDS
Aqua, Pale Blue Diamonds And Diamond Armbands