PAKENHAM   13 Mar 2025
 
GOING: G

Wood Waste Recycling 3YO BM64 Handicap (Chute) 1200m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 26)   Rail: Out 2m Entire Circuit.  

Solid tempo with Viasain leading from Captain Link and Gambino. VIASAIN (2) sets up well here third-up from a soft gate. He was too speedy here fresh over 1000m before a solid run behind the progressive Mystic Reign at Moonee Valley, with that horse winning at Flemington since. 1200m is the query but he'll likely land in front and give a huge sight. ACTUALITY (6) will find this easier than a couple of recent runs at Group level. The first up run at Flemington in BM74 grade is solid form for this. LAKE FOREST (1) was a solid winner fresh at Seymour. He's a horse with upside who can go on with it. CAPTAIN LINK (3) has been around the mark in three runs this campaign. He should land in a great spot from the barrier and can break through. EXUBERANCE (7) was good fresh at Sandown Lakeside and can improve in a handy race. SUGGESTED PLAY: Viasain each-way.
1 x10x1 LAKE FOREST
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Anthony Freedman Racing (Mgr: S Freedman), M B Christian, B G Christian, Rotuma (Mgr: T W Kynaston), C Romeo, Roll The Dice Women (Mgr: Ms D M Suss), G R Christian, Mrs K M Grossek, Mrs S M Ridgway, Mrs A J Cameron & C Johnson
Second-up. First-up after four months favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a long-neck at Seymour Bm64 February 12 over 1200m defeating Kyle with 58.5kg at $2.80. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Caulfield 3yo C&G-Swp on October 19 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 26 len behind Getafix carrying 56kg at $19. Back in good order and can play a role in the finish.
8
JYE MCNEIL
Pink And Royal Blue Halves, Royal Blue Cap, Pink Pom Pom
2 36x14 VIASAIN
JOHN MCARDLE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
J F Brady, J R Cockle, N Dawe, T R Edwards & B G Mcilwaine
Third-up today. Resuming won by 1.75 len at this track 0 - 64 January 23 over 1000m defeating Spicy Margs with 57.5kg at $2.40. Second run from a spell 4th of 9 at Moonee Valley 3yo Bm64 on February 21 over 1000m, 2 len behind Mystic Reign with 61kg at $5.50. Can improve. Rates well.
3
J MOTT
Navy, Lime Diamond Band And Sleeves, Navy Cap, Lime Diamond
3 6x224 CAPTAIN LINK
GREG EURELL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
T K M Lam, Mrs H F Luo & C H Lam
At the latest run 4th of 7 at Moonee Valley 3yo Bm64 on February 28 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Just Like Gaby carrying 59kg at $15. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track Bm64 on February 13 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind King Zephyr carrying 58.5kg at $7. Solid each way hope.
4
B MELHAM
White, Emerald Green Four Leaf Clover, Sleeves And Orange Cap
4 27x1 GAMBINO
LLOYD KENNEWELL & LUCY YEOMANS
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
TFI (Mgr: Miss S Williams), A C Bates, D Buzadzic, M McNeil, Mrs S McNeil, N Gopaul, M Steels, L A Noronha & B R Libeau
Second run back. First-up after seven months came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw February 25 over 1210m on a rain affected track defeating Act Natural carrying 58kg at $4.40. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Sale 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 28 over 1100m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Devil Man carrying 58kg at $2. Harder here but isn't to be taken lightly.
6
ETHAN BROWN
Aqua, Black Checked Band And Armbands, Checked Cap
5 186x2 GLOVE ARTIST
DANNY O'BRIEN
3YO  BAY  COLT 59.0KG
D T O'Brien, Maisey King Pty Ltd Racing (Mgr; P King), E J Williams, P V W Kruining, G L Catton, P A Watson, K J Rickert, D Ashworth, D Chrimes, R C Ellis, W A Jones, M J Nicol, P B Rayson, S Newberry, C J Rose & M Lee
Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 9 at Kyneton Cg&E Bm58 on February 27 over 1203m, 0.5 len behind Primal Spirit carrying 61.5kg at $5. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 11 at Sale Bm58 on October 9 over 1423m, 5.5 len behind San Marino carrying 60kg at $9. Fitter and a chance.
5
ZAC SPAIN
Purple, Hot Pink Diamonds In Diamond Shape And Sleeves, Purple Diamonds And Star Cap
6 1x278 ACTUALITY
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Ladbrokes Racing Club (Mgr: D Cobby), Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara), Belford Productions Pty Ltd (Mgr: A B Jones), Malivale (Mgr: L J Bruce), H J Chambers, Mrs C A Richards, A G Hodgson, Mrs J G Hodgson & B A Hodgson
Useful filly. Most recently ran last of 8 at Caulfield in the G2 Armanasco on February 22 over 1400m, 11 len behind Treasurethe Moment with 56kg at $26. The run before that got back early 7th of 11 at Caulfield in the G3 Kev Hayes on February 8 over 1100m, 4 len behind Arabian Summer with 56kg at $26. Far better placed this level.
7
DAMIAN LANE
Red, White Sash, Sleeves With Red Cuffs, Cap With Red Peak
7 310x2 EXUBERANCE
MARK WALKER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
J Smithies, A Kheir, J O'Neill, A K Racing, B O'Brien, Cookie Racing, N Werrett, Madden Bloodstock, T Maddern & B Carty
Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo F Bm64 on February 19 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Motcombs with 59kg at $2.70. Previously second-up favourite; won by a neck at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw October 2 over 1200m defeating Zwasp with 55kg at $2.90. Should prove hard to beat.
1
B SHINN
Navy Blue, Pale Yellow Spots, Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 2517x TANGO QUEEN
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
The Clan (Mgr: Dr B S Bellinge), P J Hornsby, S Lentini, M L Walsh, B Stewart, M J Gerdtz, M J Scheele, S M Gibbons, Mrs E E Gibbons, B Mortimer, M G Williams, M A Akram, S J Maybury, FJ Smith, K M Le, Hon. G J Williamson, A Wilson, S C Stott & J Archibald
First-up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at this track Bm64 November 8 over 1400m, 6 len behind Rubology carrying 55.5kg at $8.50. When resuming last campaign sixth of 10 at Warwick Farm 3yo Mdn August 21 over 1100m, soft track; 2 len behind Enriched carrying 54kg at $101. Others make more appeal.
2
BEAU MERTENS
White, Red Cross, Red Sleeves, Red And White Quartered Cap