PAKENHAM   22 May 2025
 
GOING: G

Community Bank Drouin & District BM64 Handicap (Chute) 1200m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 17)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Hollywood Ace has good early speed and can set a decent tempo. JAKIVY (7) is flying, winning his past two starts, both over this route. He proved too strong in a strongly run Class 1 last time out and draws nicely here. Hard to knock in this sort of form and can win again. ZOUPER FUND (4) is a lightly raced type who is progressing well, winning two of three this time in. He only won a BM58 last time but can improve and draws nicely. HOLLYWOOD ACE (8) resumes. She's a speedy mare who wasn't beaten far in second when fresh last time in. She'll roll forward and prove hard to catch. GWAN SO (1) ran well fresh in a BM70 first up at Caulfield Heath despite starting 100-1. The rise to 1200m suits and he comes under notice now. ADRETT (6) resumes having found form last time in. Goes well fresh and is in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Jakivy on top.
1 9x5x2 GWAN SO
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Flemington Bloodstock (Mgr J Sawford)
Second-up today. Last start 2nd of 9 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 on May 7 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Grand Larceny with 59kg at $101. At only start last preparation 5th of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on August 14 over 1200m, 2 len behind Sparkling with 59kg at $19. Fitter and a hope.
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J NOONAN
Black, White M, Pink And White Striped Sleeves, Pink Cap, White Pom Pom
2 2184x TRUFFLE FINDER
CLINTON MCDONALD
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 62.0KG
Mrs M McDonald, T Hartley, A Blackshaw, R Kennedy, Mrs K Clerke, S DeJong, R Bowen, G Heffernan, C Lack, D Skoric, G Harrington, R Donev, M Bilney, N Reilly, J Watts, M Gardiner, G Austin, Shout Dog (Mgr: M Hilder), ASK Racing (Mgr: A Kay) & Unravelling the Code (Mgr: U Fanizza)
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 March 5 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Cavalry Man with 62kg at $5.50. Previously first up; seventh of 9 at Cranbourne Bm64 December 28 over 1200m, 5 len behind Quebeck with 59.5kg at $6.50. Can sprint well fresh.
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MS DAKOTAH KEANE
Black And Gold Hoops, Black Cap
3 99940 SCORCH
VINCENT HALL
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
B Stobie
At the latest run 10th of 13 at Wangaratta Bm64 on May 2 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Three Musketeers carrying 61.5kg at $26. The run before that 4th in a small field at Seymour Bm64 on April 15 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Posh I'm Not carrying 60.5kg at $13. Predicted to struggle.
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L CURRIE
Turquoise, Silver Epaulettes, Diagonal Striped Sleeves And Pom Pom
4 7x121 ZOUPER FUND
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
A R E Investments (Mgr: P H Butts), L Caminiti, T Inglis, Kaleidoscope Racing (Mgr: Ms E M Baker), T J Renfrey, J Tassone, G J P Van Ameyden, G A Buchanan, D P Hickey, A J Twaits & T Chan
Recent form sound. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Sale Bm58 May 4 over 1005m on a rain affected track defeating Master Of Chant carrying 62kg at $3.30. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Cranbourne Bm58 on April 18 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Pano's Pride carrying 62kg at $3.90. An inside draw is a big advantage. Big chance once more.
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BEN ALLEN
Dark Blue, Pale Blue Diagonal Stripes, Quartered Cap
5 115x8 SUPER TROOPER
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Anthony Freedman Racing, A Konstantatos, Mrs A Konstantatos, Rob the Piggy Bank Racing, S Bruhn, D Bishop, Jet Thoroughbreds, G Borg, N Madders, M D D F Synd, Fino And Friends, C Faulkner, T Skidmore, J Willoughby, B Wilson, N Byrne, P Morberger, R Lindsay, Mrs D Lynch & Quat Quatta Thoroughbreds
Second-up. First-up after four months second last of 9 at Warrnambool Bm70 on April 29 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Gronkowski with 57kg at $8. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Benalla 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 28 over 1206m, 7 len behind Spirit Of Jo with 58kg at $9. Possible improver.
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JYE MCNEIL
Orange, White Double-Headed Eagle
6 2x13x ADRETT
JOHN LEEK JR
5YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
Ms Z Leek
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at Mornington Bm64 December 6 over 1500m, a long neck behind Estrapaz with 59kg at $3.40. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by head Moe Bm58 November 21 over 1200m defeating Superset with 60kg at $4.50. Among the chances.
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LOGAN BATES
Green And White Hoops, Red Cap
7 33511 JAKIVY
RAY BESANKO
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
E Sakareassen, R G Blanche, N J E Lovett, Miss G Sharp, Ms R A Risstrom, W M Goodall, B Coopersmith, Painters And Cloggers (Mgr: D J Moore), B D Besanko, N A Besanko & Mrs B M Besanko
Recent form sound. Last start won by 0.5 len at this track Cl1 April 24 over 1200m defeating Gambino carrying 57kg at $4.80. Before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track Mdn-Sw April 3 over 1200m defeating Peschiera with 59.5kg at $2.25. An inside draw is a big advantage. Flying and can win again.
4
J MOTT
Purple, Gold Checks, Striped Sleeves, Gold Pom Pom
8 2286x HOLLYWOOD ACE
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
T Hunter, J Molinaro, A Graeber, H McBride, Ms J A Evans, N Hungerford, H L I Williams & S J Kyriazis
Mare back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at this track Bm64 January 23 over 1200m, 7 len behind Jenni The Jet with 58.5kg at $16. When resuming last campaign second in a small field at Cranbourne F&M Bm64 December 13 over 1000m, 2 len behind Aminatu with 61kg at $3.40. Handy type who can give a sight.
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JORDAN CHILDS
Blood Orange, Navy Blue Stripe, Armband And Striped Cap
9 41704 LUCKY DUCK
JOHN SALANITRI
4YO  GR/BR  MARE 57.0KG
F Salanitri,Mrs P Salanitri, R Walker,Mrs I Hollingworth, J Damiano,GFY Syndicate J Garro, J Yoannidis,J Cabral,P Hinos,A Capaldi,D Ruggiero,S Gibbens,G Olson,C Speers & R Speers
Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 12 at Kilmore F&M Bm58 on May 5 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Flitgrove with 62.5kg at $11. The start before that second last of 14 at Echuca Bm70 on April 18 over 1200m, 8 len behind Impending Shadow with 55.5kg at $14. Nicely placed and shouldn't be far away.
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C NEWITT
White, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
10 5618x GAME PLAN
CINDY ALDERSON
3YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Alderson Racing (Mgr: Mrs L B Alderson)
Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Bm64 March 5 over 1500m, 16 len behind Phenom carrying 57kg at $21. When resuming last campaign fifth of 10 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw January 23 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Storm Ahead with 56kg at $20. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
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DECLAN BATES
White, Royal Blue And Gold Band, Royal Blue Sleeves And Cap
11 17x85 LIBERTY RAE
CAMERON THOMPSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs B L Thompson, L R Thompson, Mrs S J Thompson, J R Wallace, Miss C L Slater & R G Marsden
Third-up today. First-up second last of 9 at Devonport Synthetic Cl4 on April 21 over 1150m, 5.5 len behind Stars In The Night with 53.5kg at $12. Second-up 5th of 13 at Ararat 0 - 58 on May 10 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Ichiberu carrying 58kg at $61. Has ability but must find a little more.
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MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Royal Blue, Gold Sleeves and Cap