PAKENHAM SYNTHETIC   22 Jun 2026
 
GOING: U

AWM Pakenham Maiden Plate 1600m

Track: SYNTHETIC   Rain (Max: 12)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Without much in the way of early speed it might be left to Dr Davinci to take charge. DR DAVINCI (1) is going well and finds a nice race. He's placed in his past couple, boxing on nicely for third out to this trip at Seymour last time out. He gets every hope up on speed from a soft draw and looks the one to beat. SHINDY (11) is racing consistently, runner up in 4/5 starts this time in, just missing over 2000m at Pakenham on the turf. Off a let up back to a mile but she'll be strong late and very hard to hold out. BLANCHE BASS (8) resumes for a new yard having been about the mark in a few runs last time in. She's had a couple of goes on synthetic tracks and can run well fresh. NUMBERSNEVERSEEN (4) was okay last time at Swan Hill and can improve again while GAINSMONT (2) could also improve off an even debut. SUGGESTED PLAY: Dr Davinci to win.
1 433 DR DAVINCI
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
R A Holburt, B R Holburt, A J Buchanan, Mrs C M Buchanan, R K Rogers & R D Beatson
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 32 day let-up. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Seymour 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 21 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind Kiwi Jenni carrying 58kg at $3.10. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Sale Mdn-Sw on May 3 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind So You Excel with 59.5kg at $4.60. An inside gate is a big advantage. Coming along well and gets every hope.
4
PATRICK MOLONEY
Orange, Black Rule Prostate Cancer Logo, Sleeves, Logo On Cap
2 8 GAINSMONT
TOBY LAKE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
C F Hyland, M T Johnson, T Kriebardis, K M Trotman, D Johnson, M W Johnson, P J Cairney, K L Johnson & Ms A Nasalio
At debut, 8th of 10 at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 29 over 1400m, 6 len behind Varadero with 58kg at $19. Rough hope.
12
WILL GORDON
Yellow, Black Epaulettes, Striped Cap
3 4x779 GEMOFSIXTEENCARATS
LOGAN MCGILL
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms J A Buck
Most recently 9th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 15 over 1400m, 12 len behind King Maywin with 59.5kg at $81. The start before that raced on the pace before fading 7th of 9 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on May 25 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Nitro Sonic carrying 59.5kg at $81. Can't see him breaking through for the maiden win this time.
10
B RAWILLER
Fluorescent Yellow, Red Horseshoe, Aqua Sleeves, Fluorescent Yellow Diamonds, Aqua Diamonds On Cap
4 87 NUMBERSNEVERSEEN
PATRICK PAYNE
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: Ms J G Chapman) & Farmhouse Holdings Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Payne)
Raced two times to date. At debut, 8th of 12 at Echuca Mdn on May 23 over 1412m, slow going 7 len behind Wild Ruby with 59.5kg at $8.50. Second-up 7th of 14 at Swan Hill 2&3yo Mdn-Sw on June 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Hopeless Romantic with 59.5kg at $21. Can improve again.
7
J NOONAN
Royal Blue, White And Red Band, White Sleeves, Royal Blue And Red Armbands, Quartered Cap
5 87086 ROCKIN' DEE FOX
JIM CERCHI (JNR)
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
W I Kruss, Ms J A Holbrook, Mrs N Kruss, N Kapes, M J Philippe, L F Herberte & Miss D C Kapes
Comes here off a 58-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 10 at Moe Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 2050m, 13 len behind Set Me Free carrying 59.5kg at $26. Before that 8th of 12 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on April 16 over 2100m, 10 len behind Without Fail with 59.5kg at $101. Will need to do a bit more.
2
SHERIDAN CLARKE
Purple And White Checks And Cap
6 x988x SHINES DISCREETLY
MATTHEW BROWN
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
S D Brown, Mrs L M Brown, D Thompson, Mrs L J Ten Dam, L G Ten Dam, W J Rilen, R J Mcgill, Mrs V Teakle, T P Mahony, J Mahony, Mrs P Lefebvre, A Lefebvre, C Fasoulis, D Crespin, G W Dartnell, P Boulton, Gems Plus (Mgr: P R Heenan) & J Conway
Resuming after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw March 22 over 1600m, soft track; 19 len behind Wentworth Falls carrying 59kg at $26. Previously first up; ninth of 12 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw February 7 over 1500m, 8 len behind The Better Husband carrying 59kg at $61. Will take great benefit from this run.
11
LOGAN MCNEIL
Royal Blue, Horse Silhouette, White Chicken Silhouette And Cap
7 x7890 ATLANTIC LACE
CARLY COOK
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs A Robbins
Last start ran last of 14 at Swan Hill 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 7 over 1600m, slow going 14 len behind Infer with 57.5kg at $61. The run before that 9th of 11 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on May 19 over 1400m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Spike Almighty with 57.5kg at $151. Needs to improve sharply.
1
BRENDAN NEWPORT
Purple, Gold Star, Black Crossed Sashes And Sleeves, Gold Stars, Black Stripe Cap, Gold Stars
8 6236x BLANCHE BASS
SHEA EDEN
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Miss K J Eden, Z Vucinic, W Cushen, A J McDonald, D Pittonet & W Bismire
Mare back from a spell of nine months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 12 at Kilmore F&M Mdn-Sw September 14 over 1607m, soft track; 6 len behind Dancing Dolly with 58kg at $5.50. Previously first up; second of 10 at Ballarat Synthetic F&M Mdn-Sw July 4 over 1400m, 2 len behind Hide Your Assets carrying 58kg at $9.50. Can run a bold race fresh.
9
J BOWDITCH
Blue And White Quarters, Orange Sleeves And Cap
9 9x0 EYE TRACKER
SHANE JACKSON
4YO  GREY  MARE 57.0KG
Distinct Racing And Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: G W Evans)
Third race start. First start 9th of 12 at Terang Mdn-Sw on December 16 over 1200m, 7 len behind Bazzar with 57.5kg at $10. Returned from break ran second last of 11 at Warrnambool 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 6 over 1400m, on a wet track; 17 len behind Shoma carrying 57.5kg at $16. Need to see improvement.
8
D W STACKHOUSE
Red, Black And White Checked Halves, Black Cuffs, Black And White Checked Cap
10 85x60 HIGHLAND DASH
JAYMEE COCKRAM
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Dr D R Barclay
Third-up today. First-up 6th of 10 at Moe Mdn-Sw on May 28 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Anglesea carrying 57.5kg at $26. Second run from a spell 12th of 14 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on June 12 over 1600m, in the wet; 12 len behind Nikephoros carrying 54.5kg at $26. Doesn't make any appeal.
3
A MC CABE
Black, Teal Diamond Sleeves
11 22242 SHINDY
PETER GELAGOTIS
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms J L Flory & T M Gibson
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 45-day let-up. Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on May 8 over 2000m, in the wet; neck behind Kazungula carrying 57.5kg at $2.20. The run before that 4th of 11 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on April 28 over 2020m, 4.5 len behind Catch The Moon with 57.5kg at $2.15. Winning chance after a narrow defeat last start.
6
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Yellow, Black Fight MND Logo, Sleeves And Fight MND Logo Cap
12 76x0x LADY SAN CHEZ
RONALD STEPHENS
7YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
R W Richards & Mrs T J Richards
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation ran last of 10 at Pakenham F&M Mdn-Sw on April 9 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind There Were Roses carrying 58kg at $151. When resuming last campaign ran last in a small field at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on April 4 2024 over 1200m, slow going 14 len behind Angland carrying 57.5kg at $101. Prepared to watch.
5
V LE BOEUF
Pink And White Diagonal Stripes, Cerise Cap
13 x90x9 ALBANIAN BLOOD
CAMERON THOMPSON
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms R M Davis
Second-up. First-up after a year ran second last of 10 at Hamilton Mdn-Sw on May 26 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Immortal One carrying 59.5kg at $61. Previously second-up ran last of 14 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on June 22 over 2025m, 61 len behind Fisherman's Beach carrying 59.5kg at $201. Will need to improve to have any impact in this race.
12
DAMIEN THORNTON
Royal Blue, Gold Sleeves And Cap