PAKENHAM   29 May 2025
 
GOING: S

Lachlan Takes On Kirsten Maiden Plate (Chute) 1000m

Track: Soft 5   Rain (Max: 15)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Moaksun may well find the front is a race devoid of early speed. ANIMAL (1) narrowly on top. He was given some solid market support on debut over this track and distance and ran a solid race for third in what looks a handy maiden. Like the fact he's had a jumpout between runs and with natural improvement he can take this out. YOLO (9) resumes. He debuted in the Geelong Diamond behind the smart Cherish Me and ran well, in the market there. His form tapered off at the end of the campaign but he should be greatly respected here. MOAKSUN (3) has run second in both starts this time in, notching up his fifth runner-up finish from nine starts. Should be right there again although others have a bit more upside. JUVIANCE (6) was just fair fresh over 1500m and drops sharply back in trip which is interesting. SUGGESTED PLAY: Animal to win.
1 3 ANIMAL
NIKKI BURKE
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Trilogy (Mgr: Mrs M Stenning)
Was well-supported at debut, 3rd of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 24 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Egerton with 59kg at $3.50. Looks one of the hardest to beat.
5
J MOTT
White And Grey Interlocking Triangles
2 DUKE OF OMAN
LYN TOLSON & LEONIE PROCTOR
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
S Rogers, Mrs M Rogers, A R McTaggart, Mrs B Zoch, Mrs B E Rogers, A Day & Miss C W Dickson
Gelding by Bawaardi facing the starter for the first time. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Caulfield Heath on May 21. Betting best guide.
8
MATT CARTWRIGHT
Turquoise, Black Maltese Crosses And Sleeves, Turquoise Maltese Crosses, Maltese Cross Cap
3 26x22 MOAKSUN
HENRY DWYER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Noor Elaine Farm Pty Ltd (A A El-Fahkri), P T Doyle, G C Matterson, D A Kennedy, Parky Boys Go Racing (M S Cox), Kratzie Racing Fab 4 (D W Kratzmann) & Kratzie Racing No 45 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann)
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 13 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on April 27 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Grand Intention with 59.5kg at $9. Last start 2nd in a small field at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on May 14 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Shamateur with 59.5kg at $10. Should take beating.
4
J ALLEN
Blue, Black Stripes And Cap
4 58x MR NUNEZ
ROBBIE LAING
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 59.0KG
G Harvey
Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw January 18 over 1300m, 8 len behind Jenni The Fox carrying 56kg at $12. On debut second last in a small field at Mornington Mdn-Sw January 8 over 1000m, 6 len behind Tonkin carrying 58kg at $41. Possible improver.
2
LOGAN BATES
Royal Blue, White Double Crossed Sashes, Royal Blue Cap
5 68508 AFTER SUNSET
MARK WEBB
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Quilly Park (Mgr: R A Anderson) Miss I B Walsh
Dual acceptor. Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently 10th of 14 at Moe Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1200m, 7 len behind Iced Chocolate with 57.5kg at $41. The run before that 5th of 10 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1000m, 4 len behind No Fooling with 56kg at $61. Will need to do a bit more.
5
TEODORE NUGENT
Navy Blue, Beige Band, Armbands And Cap
6 776x5 JUVIANCE
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Lauriston Thoroughbred Farm (Mgr: J K O'Brien)
Second-up. First-up after eight months settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 at Caulfield Heath F&M Mdn-Sw on May 7 over 1500m, 6 len behind Street Lark with 58kg at $15. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Caulfield Vg Ingot on July 27 over 1400m, 13 len behind I Am Velvet carrying 55kg at $61. Fitter and in the mix.
1
BEAU MERTENS
Black And White Checks, Lime Green Sleeves And Cap
7 MISLIGHT
RACHAEL FROST
3YO  GREY  FILLY 57.0KG
Miss R A Frost, M H Dalgleish, Mrs C M Frost & S P Acton
Filly by Puissance De Lune facing the starter for the first time. Won a jump-out at Moe on May 14. Don't underestimate.
7
K JENNINGS
Navy Blue, Yellow Seams And Cap
8 7373 WEIGHTLESS
MICHAEL RYAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
M W Ryan, J S Falcone, Mr J Van Reyk, Mr G Howard, Mrs K Howard, Miss C Howard, Mr B Howard, Mr D Briggs, Mrs B Briggs, Mrs A Scarlett, Mr P Scarlett, Mr J Daniels, Mr J K Daniels, Mr Matthew Ryan, Mr L Ryan, Miss E Ryan, Mrs M Daniels, Ms J Daniels
Last start 3rd of 7 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on May 16 over 1000m, 4 len behind Central Bank with 57.5kg at $31. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 9 at Cranbourne F&M Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Lady Brightside carrying 58kg at $20. Place chance.
6
C NEWITT
Florescent Green, Black Diamonds Band And Diamond Armband
9 4505x YOLO
CIARON MAHER
2YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), J M Simmons, Ms S M Fitzgerald & P Scarff
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Canterbury 2yo Mdn February 28 over 1100m, 5 len behind Strada Varenna with 57kg at $11. On debut fourth of 9 at Geelong Geelong Diamond January 4 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Cherish Me with 59kg at $4.40. Brings the right form.
3
BEN ALLEN
Green, Yellow Star And Armbands
10 6 HI VAL
CIARON MAHER
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Limerick Lane (Mgr: G T Ryan) & R L Roulston
Jumped at long odds at debut, 6th of 9 at Caulfield Heath 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 7 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Frostnip carrying 56kg at $31. Finds a suitable race and is a strong chance.
7
JAMIE MELHAM
Royal Blue And White Checks, Green Sleeves And Cap