PAKENHAM   13 Mar 2025
 
GOING: G

Hygain Tracktorque 0-62 Handicap 1400m

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

Reasonable tempo with a few going forward, headed by Queen Amanjena. Tough race to finish. LADY POTATO HEAD (8) won her maiden dominantly two back at Seymour and ran well again last time when finding the line nicely for second in a slightly stronger affair. Comes back a notch here and will take beating. SECOND FIX (6) has been around the mark in three runs this time in, beaten under two lengths in a bunched finish at Sandown Hillside last time out. Drawn very wide but with luck in running can be hitting the line late. TWIN ENGINE (12) resumes. She started $5.50 to beat Evaporate at Moonee Valley before a spell which reads very well. She has ability, watch the betting. TRANGOOJAHRAY (10) won well fresh at Cranbourne as favourite and should appreciate a rise in trip now. Can go on with it. QUEEN AMANJENA (11) could measure up. SUGGESTED PLAY: Lady Potato Head to win.
1 x3351 CATALINA BLACK CAT
REECE GOODWIN
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
R J Goodwin, H J White, Mrs M J White, Miss C L Davey, J Carter & Ms R N Lawrie
Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Wangaratta 0 - 58 March 1 over 1300m defeating O'reg carrying 60kg at $2.30. The start before that 5th of 9 at Kilmore Bm58 on February 21 over 1100m, 3 len behind Gracie's Rain carrying 60.5kg at $6.50. Not hopeless.
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J FRY
Emerald Green, Purple Vee, White Sleeves And Cap
2 x5119 FIVE STAR KING
JOHN SADLER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms S K Shultz, D W Clifford, J L McCartney, Mrs M K McCartney, ELLDRO (Mgr: J Bourk), K J Crossland & D B Golf (Mgr: D Graham)
At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track 0 - 62 on March 6 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Attain carrying 58kg at $41. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Yarra Valley 0 - 58 February 8 over 1209m defeating Steely Hustler carrying 56kg at $7. Possible improver.
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HANNAH EDGLEY
Green, Tartan Crossed Sashes, Red Sleeves, Tartan Cap
3 65471 KING'S TAJ
JULIEN WELSH
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Julien Welsh, Mary Hefel, Peter Hefel, Simon Hefel, Justine Hefel, Phillip Cavill
Useful gelding. Most recently scored a big 3.5 len win at Wangaratta 0 - 58 March 1 over 1300m defeating Turnaquid carrying 60kg at $7. The run before that 7th of 9 at this track Bm64 on February 13 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Matawai carrying 57.5kg at $26. Harder here but has to be respected.
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R MCLEOD
White, Dark Green Stripes, Striped Cap
4 6471x CAPTAIN HILFIGER
PETER GELAGOTIS
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
E Gelagotis, S J Moss, P A Moss, Mrs P Moss, Ms M Ballard, S F Spiteri, G E Kahan, The Captain (Mgr: S Wallis), G M Farrell, C K P (Mgr: K Parker), Ringa Ding Racing (Mgr: B J Tansing), G Kaparos, P Gilmore, G Williams, R Baliva, W J Higgins & D P Jessen
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign won by 1.75 len Wangaratta Mdn-Sw October 8 over 2000m defeating Mayeki with 57kg at $1.30. When resuming last campaign sixth of 14 at Sale Mdn-Sw August 22 over 1400m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Dougal McKeen carrying 57kg at $26. Likely to need this run.
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BEN ALLEN
White, Lime Diamond, Sleeves And Cap
5 3210x HOT MAJESTY
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), Lord A Lloyd-Webber, N M Marinelli, Mrs S K Marinelli, P L Jenkins, S J Pickworth, S W Palmer, P Vasic, Mrs C J Jenkins, S Vasic & L Vasic
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Flemington in the LR Batman Stks November 5 over 1800m, 7 len behind Opening Address with 57kg at $14. On debut fifth of 7 at Geelong Mdn-Sw September 1 over 1225m, 8 len behind Happy Link carrying 57kg at $5.50. Likely to find the 1400m a bit short so happy to overlook for now.
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ETHAN BROWN
Pink, Grey Curved Sash
6 1x354 SECOND FIX
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M L R Whittaker, Mrs E M K Whittaker, N J Rawlings, Mrs A E De Ruiter, H De Ruiter, S De Ruiter, Miss S E Schwartz, R J Waring, V C Audino, Mrs S M Audino, A J Rinaldi & T Russo
Useful gelding. Last start 4th of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 on February 26 over 1300m, 2 len behind No Fuss carrying 58.5kg at $7.50. The run before that 5th of 11 at Bendigo Bm64 on February 9 over 1300m, 3 len behind Boulder Jack with 59kg at $3.50. Great chance to atone.
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JYE MCNEIL
Royal Blue, Red Star, Red And White Diamonds Sleeves, Red And White Star Cap
7 14563 SHOELESS
SHAWN MATHRICK
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Delter Horses (Mgr: V Del Nigro), A P Cutajar, A Campese, Mrs J Campese, Mrs J Pace, C Pace, Ms C Caruana, F Bongiorno, D Mentiplay, T J Maddox, M J Jamieson, B W Tucker, C P Galliot, L P Galliott, H Yusuf & Mrs B Rodger
Comes off a 62 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track Bm58 on January 10 over 1600m, 2 len behind Bob The Horse carrying 61kg at $7. The run before that 6th of 8 at Cranbourne Bm64 on December 28 over 1600m, 5 len behind Mixxit with 58.5kg at $8. Minor chance.
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MS DAKOTAH KEANE
Turquoise, Black Star And Sleeves, Turquoise Stars
8 0x712 LADY POTATO HEAD
PHILLIP STOKES
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
J G S Singh
Recent form sound. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track Bm64 on March 6 over 1400m, nose behind Oceans Above carrying 57kg at $3. The race before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; scored a big 5 len win at Seymour Mdn-Sw February 12 over 1400m defeating Glass Bay carrying 57.5kg at $2.70. Should be right there.
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THOMAS STOCKDALE
Purple, Pink And Green Hoops, Purple Sleeves And Cap
9 731x REALIKA
GREG EURELL
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
J A Kallinikos, K E Brown, Mrs P J Brown, Ooh Lala (Mgr: L P Dawes), D J Wilson, L C Head, Ms D L Eurell, G A S Peddle, R Palleschi, M Somerville, Miss L E McCormick, K J McCormick, R A Caldwell, Mrs K A Hansford, J Flaherty & P Hansford
Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign winning by 0.8 len Cranbourne F&M Mdn-Sw October 2 over 1600m defeating Wollemia Angel carrying 58kg at $5.50. On debut seventh of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw August 12 over 1400m, 7 len behind Rishiri with 57.5kg at $14. Maybe later in the prep.
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LOGAN BATES
Red And White Stripes
10 4x6x1 TRANGOOJAHRAY
ENVER JUSUFOVIC
4YO  BR/BL  MARE 58.0KG
M Howard
Having second run back today. Not raced for 61 days. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 2 len at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw January 11 over 1200m defeating Melodia Perfecta with 55.5kg at $2.25. At only start last preparation 6th of 12 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on July 2 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Ania carrying 57.5kg at $4. Can go on with it.
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MS CARLEEN HEFEL
White, Red Sash, White, Red And Black Hooped Sleeves, White, Red And Black Spots Cap
11 2x6x1 QUEEN AMANJENA
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins Racing (Mgr: W J Dalziel), J A Binney, Dr O K Chan, G H E Goyne, A Yeo, Ms P M Dunne, F D Frawley, M Macdonald, S W Kennedy, B D Roe, Ms L Davey, P J Cormack, E M Travaglini, A Helstrup, D J Murphy, G Norbury, M Fayad, S Gorsuch, Svensome & Snow Road Thoroughbreds
Racing second-up today. Last outing favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Moe Mdn-Sw February 23 over 1200m defeating Lavandula carrying 57kg at $3.20. At only start last preparation 6th of 12 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on October 11 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Autumn Slide with 55kg at $15. Back in good order and can play a role in the finish.
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K JENNINGS
White, Royal Blue Spots, Royal Blue And White Spots Sleeves And Cap
12 x716x TWIN ENGINE
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Pipeliner Bloodstock (Mgr W Mitchell)
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Moonee Valley 3yo Hcp September 7 over 1600m, 7 len behind Evaporate carrying 55kg at $5.50. First up last campaign seventh of 14 at Bendigo 2yo Mdn-Sw July 25 over 1100m, in the wet; 6 len behind Polyglot with 56kg at $15. This looks a nice assignment.
8
DAMIAN LANE
Bottle Green, Red Yoke, Bottle Green Sleeves With Red Halves, Red Cap
13 29533 APPPLEBY
GREG EURELL
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
D J Laffy, Mrs E A Eurell, Mrs C L Peterson, R Boef, D Vigliaturo, Intemperance (Mgr: Ms K L King), Mrs D E Allister, S S H Lee, R G Robertson, Dakm Racing (Mgr: Mrs A Forsyth), C L Shedden, C B Bryant, P A C Schultz, Ms J M Anderson, Mrs L J Smith, R A Smith & Front Foot (Mgr: M Mills)
Returns from a 53-day let-up. At the latest run sat on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Mornington Bm58 on January 19 over 1500m, 1.0 len behind Norwoods with 56kg at $4.80. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Mornington F&M Bm64 on January 5 over 1500m, 0.5 len behind Nursery Chime carrying 58kg at $7.50. Still needs to find a bit more.
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J NOONAN
Red And White Stripes
14 39573 WRITTEN ROYALTY
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M Makepeace, Braybook (S Madge), K Jellis, K Hansen, N Mcrae, Financially Stable(B Byron), Mrs B Fiske, L Day, J Wozniak, E Tanti, S Koziaris, A Robertson, J Wallace, P McMahon, A McMahon, Bear Trap (J Bailey), Club Sport Syndications (J Lishman), The West Bourne, W Iacobozzi & Brown Onion Racing
At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at this track Bm64 on February 27 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Namesake carrying 58kg at $13. Before that eased back early on 7th of 9 at Bendigo Bm64 on February 9 over 1100m, 8 len behind Scillato carrying 59kg at $13. Finds a nice race and should be competitive.
3
J MOTT
White, Black Club, Royal Blue Sleeves
15 1880x FULMEN FILOU
PHILLIP STOKES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Aqua Trained Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: T F Curnow) & S F Lalor
He is resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 13 at Seymour Bm64 October 13 over 2000m, 17 len behind Kentucky Nick with 56kg at $17. On debut third of 10 at Seymour 2yo Mdn-Sw July 22 over 1300m, in the wet; 9 len behind Warparty with 58kg at $3.50. Might need a run or two.
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D W STACKHOUSE
Green, Black Vee Yoke And Diamond Sleeves, Cream Cap
16 56x87 MORISA
MICHAEL KENT
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
K B Bloodstock
Third-up today. First-up second last of 9 at Yarra Valley F&M Bm58 on January 21 over 1209m, 5.5 len behind Dreamwoman carrying 58kg at $8. Last start got back early 7th of 10 at this track F&M Bm58 on February 20 over 1600m, 7 len behind She's A Hustler carrying 61kg at $41. Others preferred.
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Navy Blue, White Sash, Hooped Cap