PAKENHAM   06 Mar 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

Manhari Torney Night Cup 2500m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 25)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Tarvue should spear straight to the front of the small field. TARVUE (4) looks very well placed. She's in great form of late, beating a deep field last start at Flemington in solid time. She's proven she's capable of leading or taking a sit but the lead looks hers for the taking here and this isn't much harder at all. Out to 2500m is no issue, expect she takes plenty of catching. STEEL RUN (5) presents third up having made nice improvement last time when out to 2500m at Flemington, beaten under a length by Berkeley Square. He can peak now and go a couple better. ARUGAMAMA (3) was good fresh but struggled when in the market in the G3 Lord Reims at Morphettville last time out. She's right up to winning this on her day and can improve. GARACHICO (1) just found Berkeley Square too strong last time when sent around big odds but comes under notice now. FLAMIN' ROMANS (6) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Tarvue to win.
1 00462 GARACHICO
DOMINIC SUTTON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Sutton Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: D E A Sutton), D E A Sutton, Monument Hill (Mgr: G P Theodore), S Chappell, B J Smith, A I Cope, R McCaffrey, D K Spector, R & C Racing (Mgr: R J Bresnan), A Thomas, R Bowman & S Tudge
At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Flemington Hcp on February 14 over 2500m, long-neck behind Berkeley Square with 54.5kg at $26. The race before that 6th of 8 at Caulfield Bm84 on January 31 over 2400m, 8 len behind Stylish Secret with 60.5kg at $26. Has claims on latest.
7
D W STACKHOUSE
Dark Green, Hot Pink Chevron, White Cap
2 47x00 ARDAKAN
CIARON MAHER
7YO  GREY  GELDING 57.0KG
Bennett Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: N P Bennett), D Phillips, M Buckley, Mrs R J Morrissy, M V Broadhead, Bennett Racing Ardakan (Mgr: N P Bennett), Bennett Racing Ardakan B (Mgr: N P Bennett), S G Rielly & R Harley
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Freshened for 48 days. Resuming ran last of 10 at Warrnambool Woodford Cup on December 31 over 1700m, 13 len behind Ocean Beyond carrying 59kg at $51. Second run from a spell ran last of 12 at Flemington Bm100 on January 17 over 2000m, 11 len behind Saint George carrying 52.5kg at $151. Would have to improve sharply.
4
J MOTT
Black, Orange Checks, Bennett Racing Logo, White Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
3 40x40 ARUGAMAMA
ANDREW GLUYAS
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
A Hehir, D Rasheed, S Watts, A Potter, S Potter, Mrs M Potter, D Sharp, Mrs V Potter, Mrs J M Sharp, Mrs J Chen, M J Walter, S A Jarman, A Stoney, N Walter, E Mcmahon, Snippets Racing 3, Slainte Racing No 2, Dalmatia Racing, CartyRacing & Mar10 Racing
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 10 at Morphettville in the LR Premiers Plate on February 7 over 2006m, 2.5 len behind Komachi carrying 58kg at $7.50. Last start sat on the pace before fading 10th of 15 at Morphettville in the G3 Lord Reims on February 21 over 2600m, 4 len behind Eventually carrying 54kg at $7.50. Can do much better.
1
ZAC SPAIN
White, Black Stripes, White Cap
4 21261 TARVUE
JOHN SADLER
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
A A Marsden & S L Marsden
Most recently came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Flemington Bm78 February 14 over 2000m defeating Fiorenot with 54.5kg at $14. Before that second last of 7 at Caulfield Bm100 on January 31 over 2000m, 4 len behind Magnaspin carrying 53kg at $4.80. Flying and sets up very well here.
2
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Black And Gold Stripes, Pale Blue Sleeves And Cap
5 92x43 STEEL RUN
MICHAEL KENT
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Dr R A Zito, Mrs P Zito, J F Cichello & Mrs R K Cichello
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 8 at Caulfield Bm78 on January 24 over 2000m, 5 len behind Suntora with 57kg at $10. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Flemington Hcp on February 14 over 2500m, 0.9 len behind Berkeley Square with 54kg at $19. Racing well. Should be peaking and go close.
5
CRAIG WILLIAMS
Pink And Black Spots, Pink And Black Spots Cap
6 4x880 FLAMIN' ROMANS
CIARON MAHER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
D R Frampton, J N Ashby, H M Brown, C M Packer, S H H Prenter, P G Thomson & C Wattam
At the latest run 11th of 14 at Flemington Bm78 on February 14 over 2000m, 6 len behind Tarvue carrying 58.5kg at $15. Before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at Caulfield Bm78 on January 31 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Midnite Storm with 59kg at $26. Possible improver.
3
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Sky Blue, Black Diagonal Stripes And Armbands, White Cap
7 6x122 BRIGHT LEGEND
JOANNE MUGAVIN
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Miss J Mugavin
Racing well recently. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm74 on February 25 over 2400m, on a slow track; nose behind Hurry Curry carrying 55kg at $31. The race before that 2nd of 13 at Naracoorte Nara Cup (Bm78) on February 8 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind El James with 54kg at $8. Minor chance.
6
JYE MCNEIL
Black, Turquoise Spots, Purple Sleeves And Cap
8 219x5 SUFFOLK STAR
PAUL PREUSKER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
R T D Racing, A P Grant, C J Bourke, C McLeish, Goddard Crew, Stumbling Out Of Bars, G N Franklin, Q J Basser, B M Basser, Dr S Basser, P B F F Racing, A G Zoanetti, C A Zoanetti, G J Weir, W O W W , T B C Racing, Snow Road Thoroughbreds, B N Bannerman, Koala Dreaming & Shinko Syndicate
Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm74 on February 25 over 2400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Hurry Curry with 55kg at $81. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Murtoa Bm70 on July 26 over 2050m, in the wet; 13 len behind Goliotus carrying 55kg at $21. See again.
6
PATRICK MOLONEY
Royal Blue, Red Dice And Seams