PAKENHAM SYNTHETIC   18 Aug 2025
 
GOING: N

Mitavite Athlete Plus Maiden Plate 2200m

Track: AW   Clouds (Max: 14)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

A race that lacks pace so expect a muddling tempo at best. CUBAN DAWN (2) was sectionally outstanding from a long way back last start, and if he can get a drag into the race this time, he'll storm over the top. He also has the capability to settle more forward. LARRYOCTANE (5) comes through a high rating maiden where he finished quickly over the concluding stages. Third up, he'll take an immense amount of beating stepping up in trip. GRASSY SPUR (3) drops significantly in class after being beaten 14 lengths at Caulfield last start. He'll be better for having the experience and can win this. CLYDEBANK ROBBER (1) has had his chances but is always in the finish in this class of race. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Cuban Dawn.
1 33722 CLYDEBANK ROBBER
SUSIE WELLS
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs S Wells & G N Wells
Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 8 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on August 12 over 2200m, slow going 0.8 len behind Miss Darkside with 59.5kg at $4. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Sale Mdn-Sw on July 31 over 2238m, on a slow track; nose behind Izola with 59.5kg at $16. Great chance to break through, but he's had his chances.
4
MS S WYNNE
Red, Silver W, Royal Blue Diamond, Diamond On Sleeves And Cap
2 45446 CUBAN DAWN
DAVID & CORAL FEEK
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Feek Racing, J Magner & Ms E S Bryan
Most recently eased back early on 6th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 28 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Lady Elsa carrying 59.5kg at $19. Before that 4th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 7 over 1600m, 3 len behind Proshow with 59.5kg at $8.50. Racing well and is nicely placed.
9
CELINE GAUDRAY
White, Gold Stripes, Emerald Green Sleeves, White cap
3 47530 GRASSY SPUR
FRANKIE STOCKDALE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S W Storr & Mrs L J Green
Most recently second last of 16 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp on July 26 over 2400m, slow going 14 len behind Stylish Secret carrying 54kg at $201. The race before that 3rd of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 7 over 2200m, 1.5 len behind Rotating Soul carrying 59.5kg at $13. Can improve back in class.
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LACHLAN KING
White, Royal Blue S, Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
4 00x62 HAND OF DOOM
PATRICK KEANE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A Roussou
Third-up today. First-up 6th of 10 at Donald Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 1356m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Star Canto with 59.5kg at $61. Last start sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 7 at Murtoa Mdn-Sw on July 26 over 1600m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Buzzaroon with 59.5kg at $14. Third up here, he's well placed.
2
JAKE DUFFY
Navy, Cerise Diamonds
5 62x54 LARRYOCTANE
LUKE OLIVER
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
A J Meester, C N James, L F Oliver & M Gower
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 13 at Moe Mdn-Sw on July 11 over 1614m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Norma's Fleet carrying 56.5kg at $26. Second-up 4th of 14 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on August 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Xtra Rush with 59.5kg at $14. Can improve again third up.
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J MOTT
Olive With White Circle And Hooped Cap
6 6x707 LORD CHAPEL
RON HOCKLEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R A Hockley
Last start eased back early on 7th of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on August 8 over 2400m, slow going 12 len behind Coorong carrying 59.5kg at $151. The run before that second last of 12 at Albury Cl1-Sw on July 18 over 1600m, slow going 15 len behind Blazing Sword with 52kg at $201. Outclassed again.
3
JASON WEBB
Lime Green, Yellow Braces And Armbands, Black Cap
7 88048 MARQUISARD
PHILLIP CAFARELLA
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
P Cafarella
Most recently 8th of 10 at Sale Mdn-Sw on July 31 over 2238m, on a slow track; 18 len behind Izola with 59.5kg at $31. The start before that 4th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 7 over 2200m, 2.25 len behind Rotating Soul carrying 59.5kg at $201. Yet to fire on the synthetic surface.
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A MC CABE
Red, Five Deep Navy Shamrocks, Yellow With Deep Navy Shamrock Sleeves And Cap
8 94208 PRIDE OF PARIAH
PATRICK KEANE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss J J Keane, A Roussou, P J Harvey, T J Harvey, C Sianidis, Mrs A Harvey, J Lucantonio, P Mount & J Cuze
At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on August 7 over 1500m, 8 len behind Kittyhawk with 59.5kg at $6.50. The run before that ran last of 13 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on July 21 over 1600m, slow going 47 len behind Wollemia Angel with 59.5kg at $16. Can improve on recent efforts.
5
K JENNINGS
Navy, Cerise Diamonds
9 78x63 PURPLE PRINCE
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Red, Black Stripes And Cap
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on July 15 over 1500m, 7 len behind The Printer carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. Second run from a spell sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on August 12 over 2200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Miss Darkside with 59.5kg at $6.50. Key chance who can make his presence felt.
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DANIEL MOOR
Black And White Checks, Lime Green Sleeves And Cap
10 57349 YOU ROWER
MICHAEL HARRISON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss A Harrison, Mrs T A Woodcock, N D Plant, W H Darlison, R R Darlison, A J Harrison, C A Bilson, M Calder, Mrs N L McCartney & K J McCartney
Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 9 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on July 12 over 2000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Vision Thing with 59.5kg at $15. The run before that 4th of 7 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on June 20 over 2418m, slow going 5.5 len behind Avonbeg carrying 59.5kg at $11. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
3
TEODORE NUGENT
Navy Blue, Gold Diagonal Stripes, Red Cap
11 77x0 SEAGER
AARON LAING
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Cunningham Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: M Cunningham), D A Monson, C P Galliott, L P Galliott, G J Galvin, Mrs J L Galvin, Mrs J E Bregenhoj, K R Ferrel & Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker)
Second run back. First-up after six months ran last of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on July 25 over 1770m, on a slow track; 21 len behind Foire De Trone with 57.5kg at $41. Previously second-up got back early 7th of 9 at Sale Mdn-Sw on February 2 over 1732m, 15 len behind Cinch carrying 55.5kg at $16. Should improve but still looking elsewhere.
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DYLAN DEAN
Black, White Stripes, Red And White Diamonds Sleeves And Cap