PAKENHAM 26 Mar 2026
GOING: H(9)
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RW Advisory Group Maiden Plate 2000m Track: Heavy 9 Rain (Max: 18) Rail: Out 6m Entire Circuit. |
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Ballistic Romeo to roll forward and dictate terms. NOTHIN' WONG HERE (2) is building the right way and looks set to peak rising to 2000m fourth-up. He was strong on speed last start at Geelong and will be even tougher to stop this time. RORKES DRIFT (8) finished full of running last start at Ballarat and now rises sharply in trip third-up. Still lightly raced, so has plenty of improvement to come and shapes as a major threat. SHAW CAN FLY (9) took a good step forward second-up when beaten a head over this trip at Ballarat. He maps to land right on speed again from the low draw and keeps Egan. Expected to be in this for a very long way. SHOTARO (10) has built nicely in his debut prep and is another ready to peak fourth-up. Can't be taken lightly. SUGGESTED PLAY: Nothin' Wong Here gets the nod.
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LAST CARD LOUIE
DENIS PAGAN 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG D L Pagan & Mrs C N Pagan Second run back. First-up after three months 9th of 13 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1715m, 7 len behind Celestial Award with 56.5kg at $81. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on August 8 over 2400m, slow going 13 len behind Coorong with 56.5kg at $61. Hard to have off fresh run. |
3 C NEWITT |
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NOTHIN' WONG HERE
LIAM HOWLEY 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Liam Howley Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: L Howley), G Nelson, T Cole-Sinclair, Turducken Racing (Mgr: B Muir), D Brady, S Noonan, P Thomson, T Seccull, B N L F M Stable (Mgr: T Cole-Sinclair), L P Galliott, B Reed, J White, J Martin, Mrs R Thomson, Mrs D Howley, F Howley, R O'Connor & P Caldow Recent form sound. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1715m, neck behind Celestial Award carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. The race before that 4th of 12 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1887m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Lady Thinkabell with 59.5kg at $7. Peaking now and is ready to strike out to 2000m. |
8 ALANA KELLY |
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STRIKE FIRST
WENDY KELLY 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG First Light Racing Pty Ltd, Busuttin Racing, Colourstone, B Hunter, G W Jones, At the Bar Syndicate, C Coles, Lagavulin, C Riccioni, Mrs D K Read, G N Summers, H P Read, Ms J M Dale, J Formica, P J Gepp, Thirtysixtwenty, McOlas Racing, M G Howlin, Quod Bonum 5 & S A Wilson Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 10 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on February 17 over 1400m, 2 len behind It's Gnarly carrying 59.5kg at $7. Second-up 5th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 5 over 1600m, 4 len behind Peeaitchdee with 59.5kg at $21. Each-way player. |
2 BEN ALLEN |
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| 4 | 4x64 |
BALLISTIC ROMEO
JASON WARREN 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG J Warren, A J Reynolds, Ms A Parmenter, Ms K Warren, M J Butts, Swan Hill Gang (Mgr: J S Atchison), D W Candy, S J McCreesh, E W J Ciurlionis, J E J Ciurlionis, Surf Coast Racing (Mgr: M J Casey), H W Wilson & J Kah Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 19 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Light Moves carrying 59kg at $4.80. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1715m, 4 len behind Celestial Award carrying 59kg at $13. No reason he can't feature. |
5 JAMIE MELHAM |
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CAROSOUL
KEN & KASEY KEYS 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG K M Keys, Mrs L A Keys, Mrs D Sventek, B Sventek, L W Warner, K L Rowbottom, R T Deuis & M P Deuis First starter by Soul Patch out of Carousel Queen. Has a total of five trials leading in today's debut. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing. |
9 ZAC SPAIN |
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FINTONA'S SOUL
KEN & KASEY KEYS 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Miss K M Keys, Mrs L A Keys, L F Kelly, D J Kelly, G W Hunt, Mrs A J O'Connell, S P O'Connell, G F Kelly, Mrs F McMurtrie & L McMurtie Gelding by Soul Patch making his first appearance. Finished fourth in a Cranbourne jump-out on March 16. Can't have off his jump-outs. |
11 V LE BOEUF |
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INTERVENED
CIARON MAHER 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Godolphin Second-up. First start 4th of 10 at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 17 over 1500m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Obvious with 58kg at $18. Returned from break got back early 6th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 5 over 1600m, 4 len behind Peeaitchdee with 59kg at $41. Strips fitter and is among the each-way chances. |
12 JYE MCNEIL |
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RORKES DRIFT
GRAHAME BEGG 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Wyadup Valley Farm (Mgr: T J Delroy) Having third race start. At debut, 4th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 12 over 1400m, 4 len behind The Benchmark carrying 59kg at $17. Last start sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 7 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on March 10 over 1500m, 0.5 len behind Antalian carrying 59kg at $5.50. Strong through the line last time and is expected to handle the rise in trip. |
4 R MCLEOD |
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SHAW CAN FLY
DANNY O'BRIEN 3YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG D T O'Brien, Uluru Stud (Mgr: J Dimery), B Christian, P Vawdrey, N Sims, Amoha (Mgr: M Harrington), C Mathieson, M McInnes, Balmerino Racing, J Morgan, R Hitt, J Hitt, Miss B Hitt, Ms S Sutherland, L M B Twenty-Two (Mgr: L Breust), J Gunston, C Wylie, S Larkey & AFL Premiers (Mgr: J Kanga) Third-up today. First-up 5th of 8 at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw on February 9 over 1800m, 5 len behind Best Time with 59kg at $12. Second-up held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on March 10 over 2000m, head behind Princess Painton carrying 59kg at $21. Fitter now and making headway. Building nicely. |
1 BILLY EGAN |
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SHOTARO
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG K J Payne & Mrs V M Payne Most recently 5th of 11 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on March 10 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Princess Painton carrying 59kg at $5.50. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 19 over 1600m, 2 len behind Mr Independent with 59kg at $10. Looks one of the main hopes with improvement to come. |
6 J MOTT |
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CHERON FINALE
JASON WARREN 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG R S Gower & Mrs C K Gower At the latest run got back early 7th of 13 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on March 9 over 2350m, 12 len behind Phoenician carrying 57.5kg at $26. Before that 3rd of 9 at Stony Creek Mdn-Sw on February 15 over 2100m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Saxon Blood with 57.5kg at $5. Looks tested again this line-up. |
7 D W STACKHOUSE |
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WOOLLEN
JEROME HUNTER 3YO BROWN FILLY 57.0KG G A Gathercole Raced twice to date. At debut, 6th of 9 at Kyneton 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1479m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Jive Dancer carrying 56kg at $21. Second-up 4th of 10 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 1862m, 0.7 len behind Olympiad with 57kg at $13. Heading the right way, though will need a smart steer. |
10 LACHLAN NEINDORF |
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DOWNTHERABBITHOLE
BRIAN MCGRATH 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Mrs M M McGrath Most recently ran last of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 19 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Accidental Bid with 57.5kg at $101. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Stony Creek Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 2100m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Mayeki carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. Hard to recommend. |
14 JACKIE BERIMAN |
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EXCEED AND BELIEVE
CARLY THOMAS 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG K Harris, A M Barry, Mrs N Barry & JAR Racing (Mgr: A Reynolds) Jumped at long odds at debut, second last of 13 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on January 31 over 1856m, 18 len behind Our Pierro with 59.5kg at $26. Can't see him playing a major role. |
1 B KENNEDY |
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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 Third-up today. First-up from last on the turn ran last of 8 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on January 30 over 1500m, 4 len behind Lisa Lass with 59.5kg at $101. Last start got back early 7th of 9 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1950m, 16 len behind Sonic Bender carrying 59.5kg at $13. Others read better. Unlikely at this stage. |
11 SHERIDAN CLARKE |
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