PAKENHAM   13 Mar 2025
 
GOING: G

Sportsbet Same Race Multi BM64 Handicap 1600m

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

Itsukushima has good early speed and can set a decent tempo. Tricky race. CHASE YOUR DREAMS (9) has won two in a row, running on strongly from back in the field to score at Kilmore last time out. She should be well suited to the big track here and can continue to improve. AUSTRATA (6) was a bit disappointing in a slowly run race at Sandown Hillside last time out but had been coming along well prior and could be an improver. ITSUKUSHIMA (13) stuck on well over 1800m at Morphettville last time out and is back slightly in trip for this. He's consistent, will likely lead comfortably and give a good kick. COSMIC COCO (10) is probably going better than what the form guide reads, beaten only 1.8L last start at Yarra Valley. Can feature once again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Chase Your Dreams to win.
1 6x925 SLANE
ENVER JUSUFOVIC
5YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
Coolock (Mgr: D M Keogh), D J Keogh, M J Keogh, G T Keogh, Mrs I T Keogh, Mrs E A Sammut, M Sammut, N A Stehr, Mrs M K Stehr, J Daley, J W Simpson, M J Simpson & Rone Racing (Mgr: R C Whittaker)
Most recently ran last in a small field at Moonee Valley Cg&E Bm70 on February 21 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Howlin' Rain with 60.5kg at $7.50. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Sale Bm64 on February 2 over 1615m, 2.75 len behind Mrs Artie with 60.5kg at $2.90. Drops in class for this.
13
Navy Blue, Gold Stars Sleeves, Hooped Cap
2 4210x CRUZ MISSILE
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 62.0KG
Mailbag Cruz Missile (Mgr: J M Rayner), Miss R M Morey, J W R Unsworth, J P A Sist, C Miller, S O'Neill, M T A Connell, B laidlaw, A D'Mello, S D Pleming, H Cowen, B Williams, A D Barwick, T Fellows, S Neilson, Kreme Racing (Mgr: D M Dempsey), J C Maurilli-Pullin, G Paxton, Vanimals & G R Thomson
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 16 at Flemington Mcc Final November 7 over 1600m, 13 len behind Electric Impulse with 54.5kg at $26. First up last campaign fourth of 8 at Swan Hill Bm70 June 7 over 1600m, 3 len behind Unseen Ruler with 59kg at $12. Watch the betting.
7
LOGAN BATES
Deep Navy, Mailbag Bloodstock Logo, White With Orange Spots Sleeves And Cap
3 6270x SKY OUT
REECE GOODWIN
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
R J Goodwin
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign second last of 14 at Moonee Valley Bm70 December 28 over 3000m, 30 len behind Glens Top Cat carrying 59.5kg at $41. First up last campaign second last of 13 at Geelong Bm70 October 23 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Autumn Storm with 62kg at $26. Likely to need the run.
5
HANNAH EDGLEY
Emerald Green, Purple Vee, White Sleeves And Cap
4 8x88x CORBULO
GEMMA RIELLY
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
GR Racing Pty Ltd
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Sale Bm64 January 9 over 1600m, 10 len behind Gracious Diva carrying 59kg at $15. Previously first up; second last of 9 at Caulfield Heath Bm64 December 18 over 1500m, 4 len behind Capricorn Star with 62kg at $81. Plenty of more attractive propositions in this race.
3
TIANNI CHAPMAN
Gunmetal Grey, Teal Seams And Checked Sash, Checked Cap, Teal Pom Pom
5 436x6 ALLIBOR
JOSEPH WALDRON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J Waldron, Miss S L Fannin, Mrs R Fannin, M Waldron & Mrs S A Waldron
Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 8 at this track Bm64 on February 27 over 1200m, 7 len behind Namesake with 59.5kg at $31. Previously second-up won by a nose at Ballarat Synthetic Bm58 June 18 over 1400m defeating Russian Summer with 61kg at $8. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two.
9
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Navy Blue, Old Gold Checked Band
6 7x248 AUSTRATA
REECE GOODWIN
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
R J Goodwin, Simanna Racing (Mgr: S D Jennings), Ms J M Page, S Timpano, Maltese Skippy (Mgr: B Johnston), L J Mosley, M Mensfeld, D Melbourne, M R Duguid, A C Beohm, Mrs W E Novak, J Carter, Miss C L Davey & T Williams
At the latest run from last on the turn ran last of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 on March 5 over 1500m, 3 len behind Cavalry Man with 57kg at $8.50. Before that 4th of 11 at this track Bm58 on February 20 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Sirius Statement carrying 61kg at $6.50. Can bounce back.
2
DAMIAN LANE
Emerald Green, Purple Vee, White Sleeves And Cap
7 2421x BRAVE EIGHT
LIAM HOWLEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Distinct Racing and Breeding
Resuming. Not seen since winning won by 1.5 len Bendigo Mdn-Sw August 18 over 2200m slow track defeating Muktamil with 59.5kg at $2.90. On debut second of 10 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw June 27 over 1600m, soft track; a long neck behind Savilla with 59.5kg at $17. Not likely to feature.
4
ETHAN BROWN
Red, Black And White Checked Halves, Black Cuffs, Black And White Checked Cap
8 75x31 GULFSTATE
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Busuttin Racing, T G Heptinstall, Ms N J Cruickshank, D Rogers, Mrs K Rogers, B S Ong Tan, Miss S B Barclay, G Mulhall, S C Oldfield, R Alder, N A Haase, C T Haase, D B Dolling, J F Webb, A J Oldmeadow, Reunion Thoroughbreds, L A D D Racing, F J S T & C McKinnon
Third-up today. First-up raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on December 21 over 1412m, 7 len behind The Arrow with 58kg at $5.50. Last start settled well back; won by 1.3 len at Kilmore Mdn-Sw February 21 over 1450m defeating Miss Clamorosa carrying 59kg at $5.50. Not hopeless.
8
BEAU MERTENS
Lime Green, Navy Blue Sleeves, Hot Pink Cap
9 x3611 CHASE YOUR DREAMS
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 58.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), T Needham, J C Slattery, T A Maddison, S P Hardwidge, E Vella, R Fairhall, P A Vawdrey, M D Needham, G W Bosse, S Pruscino, P T Leeds & S M Leeds
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start favourite; settled well back; won by 0.8 len at Kilmore Bm64 February 21 over 1600m defeating Midori Mover with 56kg at $2.40. The race before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Kyneton F&M Mdn-Sw February 1 over 1454m defeating Judge Jenni with 57.5kg at $4.20. Progressive and can measure right up.
6
CELINE GAUDRAY
Brown, White Crossed Sashes, Striped Sleeves And Cap
10 8x552 COSMIC COCO
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins Racing (Mgr: W J Dalziel), G H E Goyne, Mrs S E Clark, B Davis, Four Brothers, The Other Crowd, Kilsyth Club No.1, S J Brown, P L Morris, C P O'Connell, M J Phelan, M D Young, Rock 955, F Aloe, Mrs M E Brook & B J Mccallum
Useful type. Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Yarra Valley Bm58 on February 22 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Queen Beira with 59kg at $5.50. The start before that from last on the turn 5th of 8 at this track Bm64 on February 6 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Zoupurring carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Going better than the form guide reads.
5
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
White, Royal Blue Spots, Royal Blue And White Spots Sleeves And Cap
11 1x4x6 UNIVERSALLY
CIARON MAHER
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
D P Azzopardi, D Grubisa, Mrs S D Mcmillan, M D Mcmillan, Miss E L Mcmillan, Miss T B Lamb, G R Hunt, S Drakos, L Chaudhary, Ms M F Eriksson, Mrs M A Dean, Newpark Racing, N Mackie, P Williamson, Seize Racing, Dream Thoroughbreds Exception, P Renehan, Bots, Dr E Ryan & B Lellman
Racing second-up today. Last run 6th of 9 at this track Bm64 on February 13 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Matawai with 57.5kg at $9. At only start last preparation ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at this track F&M Bm64 on April 18 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Amani with 59.5kg at $5.50. Plenty of improvement to come.
3
BEN ALLEN
Black, Hot Pink And White Ribbons, White Stars Sleeves, Hot Pink Cap
12 6190x BLANDFORD LAD
PETER GELAGOTIS
9YO  BLACK  GELDING 57.0KG
P J Morgan, Mrs S L Morgan, G T Taplin, Surf Coast Racing (Mgr: M J Casey), B M & W Racing (Mgr: P Booth), E V Musgrove, M C Henstock, B P Shinsky, N M Hodder, J M Hodder, C Ross, F J Angus, Dr P A Angus & E Gelagotis
Resuming after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation failed to finish at Ballarat Gn Chase August 25 over 4500m. First up last campaign ran last of 11 at this track Bm70 February 29 2024 over 1600m, 9 len behind Marble Arch carrying 54.5kg at $151. Maybe later.
10
HANNAH EDGLEY
White, Lime Diamond, Sleeves And Cap
13 31642 ITSUKUSHIMA
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
C B Dick
Going well. Most recently tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 10 at Morphettville Bm70 on February 22 over 1800m, long-neck behind Hard Prince carrying 55.5kg at $7. The start before that 4th of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm64 on February 7 over 1523m, 7 len behind The Marg Factor with 58kg at $12. Will take catching.
1
MS DAKOTAH KEANE
White, Green Sash, Black Sleeves And Cap