PAKENHAM   20 Feb 2025
 
GOING: G

Vale Marg McDonald Maiden Plate 1600m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 23)   Rail: Out 8m Entire Circuit.  

Solid tempo with Classic Story leading from Dela Bella and Fumage. FUMAGE (8) will be better for the 2.3L defeat at Geelong over 1525m. She can find cover and is sure to keep improving. They've scratched a fancied stablemate and she'll be hard to beat. KILLARNEY (4) is ex-WA and resumed over this trip in good order. He was heavily bet at Cranbourne following but didn't get into it. He's been freshened and the blinkers are immediately reapplied. He has a low gate and is worth another chance. HIGHLY REGARDED (5) debuts for a leading metro yard. He has an in-form hoop and is sure to be well-prepared. CLEO'S AWARD (2) is better than the form line suggests and maps well. Ready to show more. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Fumage.
1 46539 CLASSIC STORY
BRIAN MCGRATH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs M M McGrath, Ms J Impey & P D Jamieson
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 9th of 14 at Moe Mdn-Sw on January 26 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Sunny Times with 59.5kg at $31. The start before that 3rd of 7 at Hanging Rock Mdn-Sw on January 1 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Sergeant Mavers carrying 59.5kg at $4.60. Well held last time and facing a tough task today.
10
T P MADDEN
NAVY BLUE, LIGHT PINK SASH, CREAM SLEEVES, LIGHT PINK ARMBANDS ,CAP
2 4x55 CLEO'S AWARD
DEAN BINAISSE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
D A Darvill, Mrs L L Darvill, F B Jackson & Mrs G J Jackson
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 17 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Yachiyo with 59.5kg at $17. Second-up 5th of 10 at Moonee Valley Mdn-Sw on January 31 over 1523m, 11 len behind McAdam with 59.5kg at $9. In the mix.
4
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Blue, Red HOOPS,White Bands, Black Sleeves, White Stripe ,black cap, white stripes
3 6x630 DEFENSE TYCOON
DEAN BINAISSE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs M T Binaisse, M J Orr, S Austen,C Bennie, T Leydin, Mrs R Brown, W R Haig, Simon Tropea & Balius Farm (Mgr: Dr T Dieu)
At the latest run second last of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 13 over 1600m, 11 len behind California Blues carrying 59.5kg at $21. The race before that 3rd of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 23 over 1400m, 2 len behind Gibraltar Tycoon with 59.5kg at $13. Passing.
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PATRICK MOLONEY
Black, 888 Racing Logo, Black Cap, Red Pom Pom
4 84x25 KILLARNEY
JOHN LEEK (JNR)
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Peters)
Third-up today. Not raced for 62 days. Resuming 2nd of 12 at Moe Mdn-Sw on December 6 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Mixxit with 59.5kg at $6. Second-up 5th of 7 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on December 20 over 1600m, 6 len behind Party Whip carrying 59.5kg at $1.95. Chance to make amends.
2
WILL GORDON
CERISE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, BLACK CAP
5 HIGHLY REGARDED
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Think Big Stud, J T Hatchard, P A Gately, C N McGuckin, B S Ong Tan, Ms S L Bird, D A Beasley, M J Grace, D P Tyler, T J Jackson, Mrs D Bruce & D E Gwynne
First-starter by Eminent out of La Adelita. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess.
8
ETHAN BROWN
Black And White Checks, Yellow Sleeves
6 27x3 CHA CHA CHANGES
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas) & Rotuma (Mgr: T W Kynaston)
Second-up. First-up after seven months 3rd of 9 at Sale Mdn-Sw on February 2 over 1415m, neck behind Honarente with 57.5kg at $1.85. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on July 8 over 1600m, 10 len behind Minamishima with 57.5kg at $1.40. Fitter and rates well.
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L CURRIE
Navy Blue, White Sash, Lime Green Sleeves, Navy Blue Stripe , LIME Green Cap,NAVY Quartered
7 665 DELA BELLA
TETYANA FURDETSKA
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms T Furdetska, S Stogryn, A Furdeyskyy, Mrs L Stogryn, Miss A Masters, Mrs O Berryman, M Zavinski, V Diachuk, E Katz, Ms V Diachuk & H Kovalchuk
At the latest run got back early 5th of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside Mdn-Sw on February 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind Climb The Ladder carrying 57.5kg at $151. The run before that 6th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 17 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Yachiyo carrying 57.5kg at $101. Not keen.
5
JASON WEBB
BLACK, RED YOKE,GOLD TRIDENT BOX, RED COLLAR, BLACK SLEEVES, RED CHEVRON, BLACK CAP
8 52 FUMAGE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
Widden Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A W Thompson), M Edwards, Ms J Ward, M G Ford, Ms K M Rigg, W Rigg & Mrs P M Hayes
Having third race start. At debut, 5th of 12 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 9 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Sepals with 56kg at $10. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on January 28 over 1525m, 2.25 len behind Fontaine Rouge with 54.5kg at $4.80. Improver with winning claims.
6
MICHAEL DEE
Black, Light Blue Sleeves And Cap
9 2 HOLLER DASH
MICHAEL TROTTER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Dr D R Barclay
Was at long odds at debut, made ground from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1514m, 9 len behind Mr Vivaci carrying 57kg at $26. Drawn awkwardly today and won't be bothering these.
13
JACKIE BERIMAN
BLACK, GOLD HORSE AND RIDER MOTIF ,CAP
10 45x53 MATRIMONIAL
NIGEL BLACKISTON
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
NA Blackiston Thoroughbred Racing Pty Ltd, J Loccisano, Mrs M Loccisano, Mrs L Loccisano, Miss N Loccisano, Miss C Loccisano, V Loccisano, V Loccisano, JJ Jenkins, SCM Greene, Butchers And Collectors, Stumps Bar 1, Stumps Bar 2, Soon Collard Racing & M G Zappulla
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 13 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on January 12 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind All The Way Baby carrying 56kg at $3.90. Second run from a spell 3rd of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 30 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Jenni Intiba carrying 56kg at $6.50. Among the chances.
11
D W STACKHOUSE
GREEN, WHITE CHECKS BODY, SLEEVES, FUCHSIA CAP, APPLE GREEN POM POM
11 25345 SHE'S A BEAUTY
JEROME HUNTER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Graebar Park Pty Ltd (Mgr: G A Gathercole)
Most recently 5th of 9 at Sale Mdn-Sw on February 2 over 1415m, 1.2 len behind Honarente carrying 55kg at $3.60. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 17 over 1400m, 3 len behind Yachiyo with 54kg at $16. Is likely to feature.
14
LOGAN BATES
Lime, Royal Blue Checks, Lime Sleeves, Cap
12 7x8 TEAM HEIST
JOHN MCARDLE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Redgum 2016 (Mgr: B J Clayton) & P A Johnson
Third race start. First start eased back early on 7th of 12 at Mornington F&M Mdn-Sw on September 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Standing Ovation with 55.5kg at $17. Returned from break 8th of 13 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on January 31 over 1400m, 7 len behind Colour Blast carrying 56kg at $12. Hard to get excited about her chances.
1
J MOTT
NAVY, LIME DIAMOND BAND AND SLEEVES, NAVY CAP, LIME DIAMOND
13 66 REDADEL
GREG EURELL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
L M Krongold, D Smorgon & L Serry
Having third race start. At debut, 6th of 10 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 23 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Storm Ahead with 58kg at $13. Second-up second last of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside Mdn-Sw on February 5 over 1400m, 8 len behind Climb The Ladder carrying 56kg at $13. Can find more.
3
BEN ALLEN
Orange And White Quarters, Orange Sleeves And Purple Cap
14 58x RITARACHELE
ALEXANDER RAE
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
A M Muollo & Mrs G L Muollo
She is resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 14 at Mudgee Mdn-Sw September 8 over 1400m, 6 len behind Egyptologist carrying 55kg at $8.50. On debut fifth of 12 at Dubbo Ctry Mdn-Sw August 21 over 1400m, soft track; 4 len behind Way To Divine with 55kg at $2.80. Will improve on what she does here.
9
J NOONAN
gold,white halved vertical,black sleeves,white collar,gold cap,black QUARTERS
15 x066x TRIUMPHANT PASS
JOHN SADLER
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms S K Shultz, R J Bayliss, P Broderick, R O Clark, S R Lucas, S G Trask, Mrs LB Dore, Hidden Creek Bloodstock (Mgr: R A Dore), Gone Rogue Racing (Mgr: M J Livy) & G Salopek
First-up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw July 8 over 1600m, 10 len behind Minamishima with 59.5kg at $41. Previously first up; ran last of 10 at Sale Mdn-Sw May 29 over 1400m, 18 len behind Maid In Dubai with 59.5kg at $67. Doubt he will have much to offer first up.
9
HANNAH EDGLEY
GREEN, RED and black CHECKED CROSSED SASH , RED SLEEVES, RED AND GREEN CHECKED CAP