PAKENHAM   05 Feb 2026
 
GOING: G

John Duff & Co Handicap 1200m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 23)   Rail: Out 4m Entire Circuit.  

Rose De Vellor and Blue Hawaiian can be prominent. ROYAL RENDEZVOUS (3) can atone. He ran a good race in strong company two back at Geelong which saw him heavily supported into $1.50 last time at Sandown Hillside, fading late there in a disappointing effort. Back slightly in trip here should suit and he might be better with something to chase here. BLUE HAWAIIAN (8) resumes. She's a promising mare who has only missed the quinella once in seven starts. She can improve with a good spell under her belt and take catching here. ROSE DE VELLOR (2) was just fair fresh at Flemington but should be better for that and comes back a notch in grade here. She can roll forward and take catching here. ROYAL TURF (5) struggled fresh over 1400m but is lightly raced and back in trip could suit. PIETRO ROAD (7) ran a solid race fresh at Kembla Grange and could improve. SUGGESTED PLAY: Royal Rendezvous to win.
1 210x7 SUPIDO'S CHOICE
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
F De Pasquale, A G Zoanetti, C Burgess, S D Lockwood, M Trewhella, L C Stevenson, SF Racing (Mgr: D W Sullivan), J Hume, W L Easton, Northern Nurmaah, Punners, Brothers Grim, Grenngo Racing, Footy Racing Pty Ltd & Roadknight Racing
Second run back. First-up after about 18 months ran last of 7 at Sale Bm62 on January 8 over 1000m, 8 len behind Yes We Are with 58kg at $13. Previously second-up won by 2.75 len at Pakenham Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw July 8 2024 over 1200m defeating Daring Spirit carrying 58kg at $3.50. Didn't do enough fresh, see one more.
1
J MOTT
Pink And Navy Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap, Pink Pom Pom
2 x21x8 ROSE DE VELLOR
CHARLOTTE LITTLEFIELD
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
E Hay, Getonthebeers (Mgr: D Burgess), M Stickland, Paky Girls Racing (Mgr: S Ridgway), I Foster, M Corban, Red Light Disco (Mgr: A Collins), D Pauwels, J Nolan, K Trevelion, R Townsend, M Mulqueen, S McNamara, D Foster, P Stanley, A W Shore, Cabvel (Mgr: K Ardley), G Andrews, M Pattison & M Needham
Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after nine months raced on the pace before fading 8th of 15 at Flemington Bm66 on December 31 over 1100m, 5 len behind Egerton with 58.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up won by 1.75 len at this track F&M Bm58 April 17 over 1200m defeating Banker's Beautiful with 60.5kg at $1.85. Should be an improver with that run under the belt.
10
JACKSON RADLEY
Dark Sea Blue And Pink Stripes, Dark Sea Blue Sleeves, Striped Cap
3 145 ROYAL RENDEZVOUS
MARK WALKER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Te Akau Stud, Seymour Bloodstock , Mark Pilkington Management, D Alford, A Chan, Equine Ventures, Dr D Hummelstad & P Lord
Most recently did the work up front then tired 5th of 7 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Bm64 on January 21 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Crocodile carrying 59.5kg at $1.50. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Geelong 3yo Hcp on January 3 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Jewel Bandit with 52kg at $3.70. Trusting the market support last time, he can atone.
4
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Tangerine, Royal Blue Stars, Striped Sleeves, Tangerine Cap
4 9474x MARLION'S DREAM
BILL PAPAZAHAROUDAKIS
8YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
T M Scales, Ms B J Patterson, D P Juratowitch, Mrs S H Juratowitch, J A Robertson, H R Smart, D A Wouters, J A F Rabl, N A Robertson, M J Mattsson, Mrs M J Mattsson, R M Scales, Mrs J M Scales, D L Q Anders, Mrs E K Anders & B R Cross
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm64 August 29 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Dark Journey carrying 58.5kg at $7. Previously first up; fourth of 11 at this track 0 - 62 March 6 over 1200m, 3 len behind Attain carrying 60kg at $10. Place chance.
9
DAMIAN LANE
Royal Blue, Gold V, White Sleeves And Cap
5 19x9 ROYAL TURF
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Dr E C Pohl & Mrs G T Pohl
Second-up. First-up after five months ran last of 9 at Cranbourne Bm62 on January 3 over 1400m, 10 len behind Cosmic Charger with 58.5kg at $6. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Wodonga Bm58 on August 5 over 1300m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Ruperts Red Rocket with 60kg at $4. Could turn things around quickly.
3
CELINE GAUDRAY
Royal Blue, Gold Fleur De Lys, Gold And White Armbands, Quartered Cap
6 x1076 LUCKY DUCK
JOHN SALANITRI
5YO  GR/BR  MARE 58.0KG
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, C Speers & R Speers
At the latest run 6th of 14 at Moe Bm56 on January 25 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Southern Crescent carrying 61.5kg at $9.50. The run before that got back early 7th of 13 at Terang Bm62 on December 16 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind He's Godspeed carrying 59kg at $16. Risking.
5
C NEWITT
White, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
7 7x8x2 PIETRO ROAD
M, W & J HAWKES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), Mrs P A Hawkes & Madden Bloodstock (Mgr: C H Madden)
Racing second-up today. Last run 2nd in a small field at Kembla Grange Cl1 on January 3 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Century Song carrying 58kg at $7. At only start last preparation got back early 8th of 10 at Hawkesbury Cl1 on July 3 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Regimental Colours carrying 58kg at $14. Solid return and has claims from the good draw.
2
TEODORE NUGENT
Salmon
8 2126x BLUE HAWAIIAN
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
T W Jarvis
Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign sixth of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Mares Bm66 September 24 over 1300m, 6 len behind Tournelle with 58.5kg at $2.30. First up last campaign second of 10 at Seymour 3yo Mdn-Sw June 10 over 1200m, soft track; a head behind Quoin with 56kg at $2.15. Nice type who has the ability to take this while fresh.
6
THEODORE LADD
Crimson, Yellow Diagonal Stripes, Cream, Crimson And Yellow Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
9 61x53 NO OVERTAKING
BRENT STANLEY
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Rhodes No.1 Syndicate (Mgr: P Gronsbell-Luntz), S Kanjo, A K Middendorp, H Joeng, S M Liddell, J B Humble & N Artusa
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 8 at Yarra Valley 0 - 62 on December 29 over 1009m, 2.25 len behind Cool Charlie with 58kg at $7. Second-up 3rd of 11 at this track 0 - 62 on January 16 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Ruby Avenue carrying 57.5kg at $19. Minor hope.
11
L CURRIE
Pale Blue, White Star, Pale Blue, Red and White Striped Sleeves
10 6x738 CRICKETS CHIRPING
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE
5YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Sparta Racing (Mgr: D S Browne) & Miss E J Hardacre
Comes here off a 37-day let-up. At the latest run got back early 8th of 12 at Stony Creek Bm56 on December 30 over 1600m, 7 len behind Miss Castelvecchio carrying 60kg at $14. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Tatura F&M Bm56 on December 14 over 1450m, 1.1 len behind Honey Maker with 62kg at $18. Must improve off a last-start eighth over 1600m at Stony Creek to feature in the finish.
7
JYE MCNEIL
Yellow, Purple Sleeves And Cap, Yellow Pom Pom
11 50x80 MASTER OF MISCHIEF
RHONDA MANGAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
G A Challinger, Ms J M Williams, L N Challinger & Mrs L Challinger
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up from last on the turn 8th of 11 at Stony Creek C&G Bm56 on December 30 over 1100m, 3 len behind Magic Drum carrying 52kg at $31. Second run from a spell ran last of 12 at Stony Creek 0 - 56 on January 18 over 1100m, slow going 17 len behind Trak Chiller with 55kg at $17. Can't have.
8
SHERIDAN CLARKE
Purple And Yellow Halves With Pink Band And Black And White Star, White Cap, Black And White Star