PAKENHAM   09 Jan 2026
 
GOING: G

El Jannah Handicap 1200m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 43)   Rail: Out 6m Entire Circuit.  

Only a small field with Off Their Perch likely to find a comfortable lead. FIRERATED (4) wasn't beaten far on debut at Pakenham and made good improvement to score at Moe at his second outing when racing up on speed. He draws for every chance here and can measure up. CHOCOLATE BOX (3) resumes with a consistent overall profile. She got over a touch further last time in but her only win to date came over this trip and she should be sharp enough to run a strong race. STORMBOURG (2) is looking to bounce back off an even run without the best of luck second up having caught the eye fresh with a big finish. He should be hard to hold out. OFF THEIR PERCH (8) is lightly raced off a solid return and has to be respected. SUGGESTED PLAY: Firerated can get the job done.
1 1244x STAY SILENT
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Bennett Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: N P Bennett), Armac (Mgr: Mrs D Arnel), Bennett Racing Paulita (Mgr: N P Bennett), D Phillips, M Buckley, M V Broadhead & J G Falcke
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 September 3 over 1400m, 3 len behind Chest Of Gold carrying 58.5kg at $8. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw July 11 over 1230m slow track defeating Rattle'n'roll carrying 58kg at $3.10. Has the ability to take this out.
9
R WHEARTY
Black, Orange Checks, Bennett Racing Logo, White Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
2 60x27 STORMBOURG
JOHN MOLONEY
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
J F Moloney, A W Crosby, Jimmy's Corner (Mgr: R T Deagan), B F McCartney, G P McCartney, B J Khan, L T Smith, J C Morley, T N T Thoroughbred No. 1 (Mgr: A Pilimon), A J Veenman, R C Standish & D J Ferguson
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Cg&E Bm66 on December 10 over 1200m, head behind Primal Spirit carrying 54.5kg at $11. Last start 7th of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm66 on December 26 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Mercurial Lady with 55kg at $14. Can bounce back.
2
SHERIDAN CLARKE
Green, White Cap
3 2424x CHOCOLATE BOX
WENDY KELLY
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: D P Dance), Brittain Racing (Mgr: P L Brittain), D J Dunstan, M C Foster, P J Gallivan, Ms M G Keys, Mrs K L Dunstan, J E J Ciurlionis, C J G Smith, Mrs W Nicholls, G E Homley, Mrs B L Skidmore, P A Catterall, G J Ferguson & M J Byrne
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm64 August 6 over 1600m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Moonlight Circus with 59.5kg at $3.20. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.5 len Mornington Mdn-Sw May 26 over 1200m defeating Shezadente with 57.5kg at $1.80. Consistent sort who should run well fresh.
7
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Fluorescent Yellow, Navy ATB Logo And Seams
4 41 FIRERATED
ALEXANDER RAE
3YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
The Lofty Group (Mgr: P Lofitis), R Saini & T A Wilson
Having third race start. At debut, 4th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on November 21 over 1000m, slow going 1.1 len behind Ruby Avenue with 58kg at $7. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Moe 3yo Mdn-Sw December 14 over 1100m defeating In'kantosstar carrying 58kg at $10. Can go on with it.
3
K JENNINGS
Navy Blue, White Spade And Pom Pom
5 751x BAMA SLAMA
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
C Bennett, Flying Start No.14 (Mgr: C Bennett), T P Jones, CD Hewitt, B N Sutcliffe, Manimi Racing (Mgr: N S Waters), Dr F H Hawker, J Care, J F Farmer, A C Stewart, W P E Anthony, W Fowler, S T Hicks, Mandelbaum Racing (Mgr: S Plummer), G D Berry & J Sims
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Not seen since winning by head Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw August 29 over 1100m defeating Act Natural carrying 57kg at $20. On debut seventh of 10 at Geelong 2yo Mdn-Sw July 25 over 1150m, soft track; 5 len behind Redders with 58kg at $4. Watch the betting.
1
MICHAEL DEE
White, Flying Start Syndications Logo, Black And Teal Checked Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 6x4x5 PLAYLIST
GRAHAME BEGG
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Grahame Begg Racing, Summit Thoroughbreds (J Dickson), J M MacLean, D J Maclean, Mrs A J MacLean, Dunloy Holdings P/L (K K Foo), M S Rubinstein, D M D B Synd, G Allen, D Eames, B T Hunt, R Marden, Spotty Crew Racing (G A Paton), G M Kinsella, T K Kinsella-Neijs, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook & A Sangster
Having second run back today. Last outing ran last in a small field at Mornington Cl1 on December 23 over 1000m, 8 len behind Du Clisson with 54.5kg at $3.60. At only start last preparation raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Cranbourne Bm64 on August 1 over 1000m, slow going 1.0 len behind Martial Music carrying 57kg at $4.20. Will need to improve.
5
JORDAN CHILDS
Green, Royal Blue Sleeves, White Cap With Green Spots
7 537x1 HOTSPUR REALE
BRIAN MCGRATH
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
J A McGrath, T M Forrest, J B O'Rourke, P B Jens, J H L Forrest, G R Delany, Dr L K O'Halloran, M Ryan, A G Weiss, C L Hemmings & I B McGrath
Second run back. First-up after five months won by a long-neck at Wangaratta 3yo Mdn-Sw December 22 over 1170m on a rain affected track defeating Zuppa Inglese carrying 58kg at $6. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on June 26 over 1300m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Complete Unknown with 57kg at $10. Others appeal more.
3
JACKIE BERIMAN
White, Aqua Sleeves, Black Cap, White Spots
8 1x3 OFF THEIR PERCH
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
So Bloodstock (Mgr: C So)
Second-up. Won on debut won by 0.8 len at Echuca Mdn-Sw July 25 over 1109m on a rain affected track defeating Call Me Eddy carrying 55kg at $6. Returned from break held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Bm64 on December 10 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Lady Verity with 58kg at $16. Has upside and can give a sight.
6
D W STACKHOUSE
Green, Yellow Crossed Sashes, Double Armbands, Black Cap, Yellow Star
9 x1544 VICTORY TUNE
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
R D Griffiths, G & C Pastoral Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: V Oldfield), C T Burgess, Bridsan Bloodstock (Mgr: B W Coyle), G Vanderwal, A L Apps, Best Of The West (Mgr: J P Caliste), M Cumming, M C Finn, Fourhorse Racing (Mgr: S B Collery), Ms J G Sheldrake, J C Slattery, S White & C Gislingham
Dual acceptor. Most recently 4th of 9 at Seymour Bm62 on December 28 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind She's My Ex with 57.5kg at $7. The start before that eased back early on second last in a small field at Cranbourne 3yo Bm64 on December 12 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Faraway Dream with 58kg at $6.50. Rough hope at best.
4
J MOTT
Lilac, Red Spots And Cap