PAKENHAM   22 May 2025
 
GOING: G

Sheen Panel Service Pakenham Maiden Plate (Chute) 1200m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 17)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Expecting Champagne Wishes to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sprint course. PRESOCRATICS (7) narrowly on top in a tricky race. He ran well first up off a six-month break at Kilmore, beaten three lengths into fourth. Second up last time in he was beaten a nose and with the added fitness under the belt, he should track the speed and take beating. BJARNE (3) has been sound in two runs to date, fourth in a strongly run race at Bendigo last time out. Won't need to improve much to be figuring prominently. NEPELA (6) is a well-bred gelding by Exceed And Excel out of G2 winner Tenley. He debuts off the back of some solid jump outs and draws nicely. Must respect. CHAMPAGNE WISHES (9) resumes. She struggled on debut at Seymour but has trialled well leading in and could improve quickly. MARINE GRADE (5) is a gelding by Merchant Navy on debut for the Mick Kent yard who can run well. SUGGESTED PLAY: Presocratics on top.
1 0777x ADIURO
RAY BESANKO
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
R W Walton, N A Besanko, P J Luck, J D Stroud, G Moore, C J Wilson, Ms L A Wilson, W J Stewien, D W Curtis, D J Moore & B Coopersmith
Resuming today after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw January 17 over 1200m, 11 len behind Gala Queen carrying 59.5kg at $151. First up last campaign fifth of 14 at Sale Mdn-Sw September 11 over 1206m, 3.5 len behind The Mansman carrying 59.5kg at $61. Risking.
9
J NOONAN
Red, Royal Blue Diamonds Band, Diamonds Sleeves
2 7 BEARBRASSBLACKFISH
GREG EURELL
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Hancox Bloodstock P/L's Fisher (Mgr: Ms S F Hancox) T M Barclay, A Cole, D C Connell, A J Findlay, A Giles, Mrs N M Giles, C F Greenwood, A J Kitson, C A McDonald, D Murkies, T J O'Malley & M Stephenson
At debut, 7th of 10 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on May 5 over 1207m, 6 len behind Sudden Change with 59.5kg at $12. Needs to show a lot more.
7
J BOWDITCH
Pink And White Quarters, Pink Sleeves And Cap
3 54 BJARNE
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
R D Griffiths, Mrs S G Griffiths, Ms S Cibau, J T Delisser, D R Healy, D J Mcbride, Mrs A M Miles, Mrs J Sargeant, Mrs A F Wregg, J P Wregg, M A Wregg, R B Wregg, The Perfect Martini No.2 (Mgr:B M Healy), Veloce Racing (Mgr:G Russo), CVT Racing Club (Mgr:TM Macdonald), Browns & Kirks (Mgr:S D Brown)
Raced two times to date. At debut, 5th of 7 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 1200m, 4 len behind Orovero carrying 58kg at $19. Second-up 4th of 10 at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 6 over 1100m, 5 len behind Mamuno carrying 58kg at $11. Should be hard to hold out.
8
L CURRIE
Red, White And Black Diagonal Stripes, White Cap
4 x3803 BUILTTHISCITY
DAMIEN WALKLEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs D K Walkley
At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Moe Mdn-Sw on May 13 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Confine carrying 59.5kg at $20. The run before that got back early 10th of 14 at Sale Mdn-Sw on May 4 over 1105m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Midnight Hustle with 57.5kg at $91. Working up to a win. Hope on latest.
5
LIAM RIORDAN
Yellow, Pink Maltese Cross And Sleeves
5 MARINE GRADE
MICHAEL KENT
3YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
Dr R A Zito, Mrs P Zito, J F Cichello & Mrs R K Cichello
Gelding by Merchant Navy facing the starter for the first time. Runner-up in a Cranbourne jump-out on May 12. Betting best guide.
6
JORDAN CHILDS
Pink And Black Spots, Pink And Black Spots Cap
6 NEPELA
JAMES CUMMINGS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Godolphin
Gelding by Exceed And Excel facing the starter for the first time. Fitter for a jump-out on May 9 at Flemington when finished fourth. Well bred type who can figure.
3
JYE MCNEIL
Royal Blue
7 526x4 PRESOCRATICS
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang), T B Lane, G Doran, Mrs M Doran, G Francis, M Galouzis, M Galouzis, Mrs E Galouzis, C R Lumley & Mrs C M Lumley
Second run back. First-up after six months 4th of 10 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on May 5 over 1207m, 3 len behind Sudden Change with 58kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on October 29 over 1300m, nose behind Yes Yes Tess with 57kg at $9. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
2
K JENNINGS
Bottle Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
8 4 THINKIN' OF RIO
JOHN GILLIGAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J W Gilligan
Was at a huge quote at debut, ran last in a small field at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on May 9 over 1200m, 14 len behind Scorched Lane with 59.5kg at $61. Doubt he will trouble these.
1
A MC CABE
Black, Pink Diamond Armbands And Cap
9 9x CHAMPAGNE WISHES
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
Sir P J Vela
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when led to the turn then faded 9th of 11 at Seymour 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 2 over 1300m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Jazzclub with 56kg at $15. Possible improver.
10
BEAU MERTENS
Blue With White Hoops, Grey Sleeves, Blue And White Quartered Cap
10 FIERY DEAL
PETER GELAGOTIS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
E Gelagotis, M B Christian, Ms S M Miller, B G Christian, P A Moss, S J Moss, Mrs P Moss, Ms M Ballard, M E Laaksonen & Barone Sanitation (Mgr: P Theofilopoulos)
First starter by Dundeel out of Fiery Jest. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Pakenham on May 6. Respect any positive market move.
11
BEN ALLEN
White, Lime Diamond, Sleeves And Cap
11 92 WINNING WINNIE
NATHAN DUNN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
J D Payne & Ms A Ockwell
Raced two times to date. At debut, second last of 10 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on April 24 over 1000m, 6 len behind Ichiberu carrying 53.5kg at $12. Second-up 2nd of 8 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on May 12 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Olive Baguette carrying 57.5kg at $61. Claims on latest.
4
TEODORE NUGENT
White, Red Diamond With White DP, Red Sleeves And Cap, White Diamonds