PAKENHAM   19 Feb 2026
 
GOING: G

Stables Plus Handicap 2000m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 26)   Rail: Out 9m Entire Circuit.  

It could be a trot and canter given the lack of pace engaged. MR BANNOCK (2) has been nudged out both starts this preparation and his latest over 1800m on the Hillside in stronger caught the eye. Has an awkward barrier but rates strongly and the step up to 2000m is ideal. CONVO (10) peaks for Ciaron Maher and is busting to win. Placed in a 66 this trip at Cranbourne last time and can fight out the finish with average luck in the run. CROSSOVERKID (6) resumed over a mile at Cranbourne and just missed as favourite. He's been kept on the fresh side and has placed 2/3 this distance and 3/3 second-up. Has more to give and the winkers go on again. A chance. Including MICKIDABEEL (1) at a price. Did a big job to deliver a Werribee Maiden over a mile and will be fitter. This is a lot harder but he will enjoy a soft run and will win more races. SUGGESTED PLAY: Mr Bannock to win.
1 03x61 MICKIDABEEL
AARON LAING
4YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss E R A S Jenkin, Mrs K Hargreaves, J W Hewitt, J L C Lelay & F Nardo
Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 6th of 12 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on January 13 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Lucky Lucky Boom with 59.5kg at $10. Second-up came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Werribee Mdn-Sw February 1 over 1618m defeating Princess Of Sol with 59.5kg at $9. Well placed. Including at a price.
1
K JENNINGS
Black, White Stripes, Red And White Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
2 19x22 MR BANNOCK
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock Pty Ltd (D Dance), Brittain Racing (P Brittain), S N Davidson, D R Wagner, W F Johnstone, Mrs B R Johnstone, S J Reddie, A G Cid, P M Lynch, D A Barker, J P H McKeever, J A C S RACING (C Mcgaw), D P Kerr, J Barling, R P McDonald, Mrs A M Lynch & S Wagner
Third-up today. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Geelong Bm62 on January 14 over 1512m, neck behind Lario with 57kg at $20. Last start 2nd of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 on January 28 over 1800m, long-neck behind Taka Speed carrying 57kg at $4. The one they have to beat.
10
D W STACKHOUSE
Fluorescent Yellow, Navy ATB Logo And Seams
3 21 BERTRAND
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Mrs C Beck, Buffoon Racing (Mgr: P M Cook), G Birks, M Davidson, Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), M Godby, J Tucker, P R Orrico, Mrs L M Orrico, R J Pawsey, P L Browning, G J Donnelley, C J Finnegan, NOJD Synd (Mgr: S Jenkins, J Shaw, G McFarlane, Mrs C Browning & B S Sellen
Had two starts to date.
15
J ALLEN
Maroon, White Crossed Sashes, Gold Armbands And Cap
4 5x781 DIGGERS AIM
TREVOR ROGERS
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Quilly Park (Mgr: R A Anderson), T Rogers, D M Coombes, D J Garland & A I McRaye
Most recently favourite; scored a big 5 len win at this track Mdn-Sw February 5 over 2500m defeating Phoenician carrying 59.5kg at $2.60. The start before that got back early 8th of 11 at Sale Mdn-Sw on February 1 over 1717m, 5.5 len behind Kazaru carrying 59.5kg at $12. Harder here but is among the better hopes.
4
J MOTT
Royal Blue, Red Spot, White Horse Head, Red And White Hooped Sleeves And Seamed Cap, Royal Blue Peak
5 56885 AKITU
JOANNE MUGAVIN
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss J R Mugavin, Nivagum Syndicate (Mgr: Miss J R Mugavin), Mrs B Haberfield, S Haberfield, L J Page, B Keane, J Keane, N Keane, S Vanderda & A Keane
Last start 5th of 12 at Colac 0 - 62 on February 6 over 2000m, 6 len behind Kingsford carrying 59kg at $31. The race before that sat on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at Mt Gambier Summer Cup on January 25 over 2062m, 7 len behind Van Roy carrying 52.5kg at $41. Prefer in something easier.
8
J MASKIELL
Black, Turquoise Spots, Purple Sleeves And Cap
6 224x4 CROSSOVERKID
ANDREW PAYNE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
S M Rumble, G C Rumble, Mrs M T Rumble, M P Nunn, P A Nunn, R Spencer, Mrs R Spencer, A J Payne, C Rumble, Ms L Rumble & Miss T Rumble
Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 11 at Cranbourne 0 - 62 on January 22 over 1600m, 0.9 len behind Djockovic with 58kg at $3. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Seymour Bm64 on August 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Sound Of Jura carrying 57.5kg at $2.25. Strips fitter and is well-placed to feature.
7
BEN ALLEN
Royal Blue, White Star, Pink Sleeves, Pink And Royal Blue Quartered Cap
7 74713 FLAMING MOON
EDWARD CUMMINGS
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
E A Cummings, A Grasso, A M Westwood, Mrs B K Allen, C E Holt, Border Reivers (Mgr: D J Armstrong), G J Coad, J F Phillips, J King, Mrs J L King, M D Wiener, J Wiener, Alanas Avenue (Mgr: R A Lloyd), R G Jones, S Eckstein, T Needham, Mrs V Davis & G Migliore
Last start 3rd in a small field at Scone Bm66 on January 29 over 2200m, 10 len behind Spenzalot with 56kg at $4.20. The race before that won by 2.25 len at Orange Bm58 January 6 over 2100m defeating Tavijewel with 58kg at $2.90. This looks a tough assignment.
2
C NEWITT
Royal Blue, Red V
8 78055 KOKONOTSU
THOMAS CARBERRY
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs M Carberry, P Ryan, N Bourke, Mrs S Smith, Mrs F Draffin, M Draffin, M Charles, Ms R Smart, T Jolly, T Madden, M Madden, M McDonald, A Madden, Get to the Beet (Mgr: Mrs M Carberry), Pleeeaaassee Kick (Mgr: S McCartin), Cats and Bombers (Mgr: G W Mead), Gym and Tonics (Mgr: Ms D M Suss) & W S Ham
Last start eased back early on 5th of 7 at Great Western Gr W Cup on January 24 over 1950m, 4 len behind Flying Basil carrying 54kg at $12. The run before that got back early 5th of 9 at Burrumbeet Bbt Cup on January 1 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Station One with 55kg at $20. Happy to overlook.
9
TEODORE NUGENT
Light Blue, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Quartered Cap
9 997x1 ALMAGO
MICHAEL KENT
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J R Daffy, Mrs A A Daffy, Miss A M Daffy, J Corby, Ms R A Corby, Ms C Corby, Ms N Corby, Miss M P Daffy, B Quinn & Mrs D M Daffy
Second-up. First-up after five months won by 1.75 len at Camperdown Mdn-Sw January 17 over 1600m defeating Mr Ribtickler with 56kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on August 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 19 len behind Xtra Rush carrying 57.5kg at $11. This hard.
5
JORDYN WEATHERLEY
White, Green Shamrock And Sleeves, Gold Cap
10 x4323 CONVO
CIARON MAHER
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M Johnston, Mrs A Johnston, T A Ginnane, A S Ingersole, S A Johnston, T Mills, C A Roylance, T A Wilson, S A Miller, T Johnston, Mrs E L Blain, S Blencowe, C Johnston, S Johnston, M Seymour, P Folan, T Johnston, Mrs R Stefani, J A Ginnane & Ciaron Maher Racing
Racing well recently. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Cranbourne Bm66 on January 30 over 2060m, 1.5 len behind Powerful Torque with 55kg at $6. The run before that 2nd of 13 at Seymour Bm62 on January 15 over 2021m, 1.5 len behind Warchime with 57kg at $9. Rates highly and can measure right up.
12
J ALLEN
White, Navy Seams, Multi Blue And Grey Checked Sleeves And Cap
11 67630 QUITE THE LASS
REECE GOODWIN
7YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
R J Goodwin, D W Ash, Mrs M A Ash, C M Mazzeo, M A Sidiropoulos, A T Mazzeo, J Mazzeo, S C Howlett, P Tatnell, Simanna Racing (Mgr: S D Jennings), J A Irvine, R M Holt, P Olsson, J J Paisley, B D Sharp, C A Butler, D R Hall, M Beckenham & Deadly Ten (Mgr: L Tarrant)
Last start did the work up front then tired second last of 12 at this track 0 - 62 on February 12 over 2000m, 7 len behind Djockovic with 57.5kg at $7.50. The race before that 3rd of 9 at this track Bm66 on January 23 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Global Eclipse with 55.5kg at $4.80. Needs a major form reversal.
11
JYE MCNEIL
Emerald Green, Purple Vee, White Sleeves And Cap
12 x3317 TOWNTOTOWN
JULIUS SANDHU
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
R Saini
Most recently got back early 7th of 9 at Cranbourne Bm66 on February 6 over 2080m, 8 len behind Olney carrying 55kg at $6.50. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw January 13 over 1950m defeating Doublet carrying 57.5kg at $2.70. Prefer others.
6
J NOONAN
Black, Aqua Stars, Black Cap With Aqua Stars And Pom Pom
13 x3594 GYMKHANA
ANGUS TOWNLEY
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs A L Townley, A Townley & J F Townley
At the latest run 4th of 10 at Yarra Valley Bm56 on February 7 over 1950m, 3 len behind Winter Grace carrying 57.5kg at $10. The race before that 9th of 11 at Cranbourne 0 - 62 on January 22 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Djockovic carrying 55kg at $26. Others make more appeal.
3
B KENNEDY
Black, Green Shamrock, Black And Orange Checked Sleeves And Cap
14 9x807 KING BEN
MICHAEL MEHEGAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
M J M Racing & Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Mehegan), D G Benyon, Mrs D M Benyon, D G Benyon, T K Benyon, Miss A J Wood, Ms SP Zibell, Mrs M F Zibell, T McMillan, D M Gleeson, R T Gleeson, L A Gleeson, J H Duff, P T Wilkinson, K J Hunt & K J Clowry
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently second last of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Nmw on January 21 over 1500m, 6 len behind Vivacissimo with 51.5kg at $101. The run before that second last of 12 at Mornington Bm62 on December 23 over 1500m, 5 len behind Taka Speed carrying 54kg at $61. Can't enthuse.
8
Brown And Green Hoops, Orange Sleeves And Cap
15 03595 VIZIE
CHRIS CALTHORPE
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Miss M M Moyle
Most recently second last of 10 at Cranbourne Bm66 on January 30 over 2060m, 8 len behind Powerful Torque with 57kg at $11. The race before that 5th of 13 at Seymour Bm62 on January 15 over 2021m, 3 len behind Warchime with 57kg at $17. Key runner who should run well.
2
Purple, White Maltese Cross And Armbands