PAKENHAM SYNTHETIC 15 Jun 2026
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Browns Sawdust & Shavings Handicap 1000m Track: Synthetic Clouds (Max: 17) Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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Good pace expected with Marilyn's Edge, Meet Me Halfway and She's Elusive paving the way. CAVERN (5) can bounce back. The first up run as favourite at Sale was solid over 1200m before coming back to this trip at Seymour on soft ground which he doesn't seem to handle. Becoming a bit frustrating but synthetic should suit. LAKE FOREST (1) resumes, formerly with the Freedman yard. His best form reads very well for this, watch the betting with the new yard. MAYA'S ACE (12) has come back well, just finding one better last start at Sale after getting too far back. She's got upside and will take holding out. MEET ME HALFWAY (10) resumes having gone to the paddock a maiden winner. Expecting a strong run fresh. MAFEE (6) has been good without winning this time in and is a two-time winner on synthetic which helps. SUGGESTED PLAY: Cavern on top.
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| 1 | 3226x |
LAKE FOREST
PETER GELAGOTIS 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG E Gelagotis, M B Christian, B G Christian, Ms S M Miller, Rotuma (Mgr: T W Kynaston), G R Christian, Northside Crew (Mgr: N S Amoddio), N S Amoddio, D P Pougios, J Eccles, A Pougios, B Jones, D Younan & M Gelagotis Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Kilmore Bm66 November 23 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Attachments with 59.5kg at $12. First up last campaign second last of 11 at Moe Bm64 August 24 over 1100m, soft track; 7 len behind Mrs Archibald with 61kg at $2.20. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Handy sort who sets up well. |
1 LACHLAN NEINDORF |
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| 2 | 4115x |
MAGIC DRUM
KASEY WILSON 8YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Mrs K L Wilson Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Sandown-Hillside 0 - 66 February 4 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Tookay Pete carrying 59kg at $9. When resuming last campaign fourth of 11 at Bairnsdale 0 - 56 October 12 over 1000m, 4 len behind Auckland carrying 60kg at $7.50. Not the worst. |
11 SHERIDAN CLARKE |
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| 3 | 4x16x |
ABSOLUTE POWER
LYN TOLSON & LEONIE PROCTOR 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Miss L G Proctor & Mrs L Tolson First-up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Cranbourne Cg&E Bm62 March 20 over 1200m, 7 len behind Bold Response with 60kg at $21. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw March 4 over 1000m defeating Invincible Lover with 57.5kg at $41. Minor hope. |
12 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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| 4 | 7325x |
ASTARI
MARK WALKER 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG S Wicks, C Nichols, R Crabbe, A Cross, H Mitchell, S Muirhead, P Michael, A Muley, Mrs N Muley, G Trott, C Adams, J Bock, J Date, D Evans, D Inns, A Ladd, D Nichols, R Schmidtke, B Roche & J Bock Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Pakenham Cl1 February 5 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Ka Ying Cheer carrying 59kg at $6. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Traralgon Mdn-Sw November 1 over 1100m defeating Remember Poppy carrying 58kg at $8.50. Watch the betting. |
9 J MOTT |
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| 5 | 46x30 |
CAVERN
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 3YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Godolphin Third-up today. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Sale Bm62 on May 3 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Sweet Jasmine with 57.5kg at $2.50. Last start ran last of 12 at Seymour 0 - 62 on May 21 over 1000m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Yuuki carrying 59.5kg at $4.60. Can improve. Worth forgiving and can turn things around. |
5 BILLY EGAN |
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| 6 | x4342 |
MAFEE
REECE GOODWIN 5YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG R J Goodwin, K Riley, Ms E Roux, Ms V A Roux, J K Fitzgerald, D K Fitzgerald, B F McCartney, G P McCartney, Two Blues Racing (Mgr: M Parnis), D R Symons, C Miller, Ms H Heley, J Barrot, Ms K Olsson, Niffy's Boys (Mgr: M W Simonds), S P Carey, D Bradbury, M Jamieson & B Chandler Racing well recently. At the latest run rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 11 at Geelong Bm62 on May 22 over 1100m, on a slow track; neck behind Duel Venture with 59.5kg at $10. Before that 4th of 10 at Pakenham Bm62 on May 1 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Banknote Hustler with 59.5kg at $14. Went close last time. Will go forward and take catching. |
3 ZAC SPAIN |
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| 7 | 47195 |
AFFIRMATIVE LAD
JOHN MOLONEY 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG A Pilimon, Ms T Nichols, T N T Thoroughbred No. 1 (Mgr: A Pilimon), Beacon Racing (Mgr: B J Maloney), R Chirgwin, G Chirgwin, Hollystocks, S Hobijn-Allen, T Gribben, A J Baker, J D P Elsworthy, C A Rogers, M A Rogers, D Gallagher, D A Sioufi, B J Couper, D J Sampson & Biscuits And Blues At the latest run 5th of 9 at Mornington Bm56 on May 25 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Meisho carrying 59kg at $6. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at Moe Bm56 on May 12 over 1214m, slow going 9 len behind Undisputable carrying 60.5kg at $10. Will need plenty of luck from the wide draw. |
10 DYLAN DEAN |
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| 8 | 28147 |
MARILYN'S EDGE
SHAWN MATHRICK 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG B A Mathrick, T S Rocks, Mrs M M Longmuir, K J Longmuir, Miss K J Carvill, W R Loudon, Mrs D L Saker, Fire Up (Mgr: T S Rocks) & P K Saker Comes off a 32 day let-up. Last start ran second last of 8 at Werribee F&M Bm62 on May 14 over 1100m, 17 len behind Biologics with 58.5kg at $4.80. The race before that 4th of 8 at Cranbourne Bm66 on April 24 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Blethyn carrying 57.5kg at $2.90. Needs best form. |
2 L NOLEN |
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| 9 | 2x251 |
TASSORTING
JEROME HUNTER 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG G A Gathercole At the latest run won by a long-neck at Mornington Mdn-Sw May 25 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Pull My Finger with 59.5kg at $3.40. The run before that ran second last in a small field at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on May 15 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Bolting Blue with 59.5kg at $5. Might be able to go on with it. |
9 C NEWITT |
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| 10 | 231x |
MEET ME HALFWAY
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 3YO BAY FILLY 58.0KG Lindsay Park Bloodstock , T Needham, M D Needham, Table 23 (A Holmes), G W Bosse, Supreme Thoroughbreds (A B Grayling), R N Livy, Ms M U Cantwell, Four-Point Racing (C Mobilio), Ms D Downes, C Dendle, D Scott, Fourteen To One Racing (C Seymour) & R Stockdale Racing first-up today. Not seen since winning by 0.8 len Pakenham 3yo F Mdn-Sw January 29 over 1100m defeating Sealand with 57kg at $4. On debut second of 12 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw November 23 over 975m, a long neck behind Redemption Time with 56kg at $7. Has upside and should run well. |
8 D W STACKHOUSE |
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| 11 | 23221 |
FIERCE DREAMS
NICK RYAN 3YO B/BR FILLY 57.0KG G J Lewis, Mrs J W Lewis, W O'Neill, Mrs S O'Neill, R Anderson, A G J Davey, Icarus Racing (Mgr: L D Mooney), D Ladaru, R L Bottrell, Miss G J Bottrell, M K S Goodger, Ms M E Ellis, D Panovski & J A Young Racing well recently. Returns from a 37-day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at Ararat Mdn-Sw May 9 over 1100m in soft going defeating Lucky Single carrying 57.5kg at $4.60. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Tutto Finito with 57kg at $3. Heading the right way and could measure up. |
7 FRED W KERSLEY |
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| 12 | 9x142 |
MAYA'S ACE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 3YO B/BR FILLY 57.0KG Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Ms S Hayes), R A Frew, Mrs L A Frew, R L Gordon, C A Gordon, M A Pilkington, S W Pilkington, Miss E C Pilkington, Miss M Pilkington, M N Balnaves, R S Barrett, R J Fitzgerald, C R Powell, B C Roberts, G Winter, G S Winter & R Fernando Racing well recently. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently settled towards the rear 2nd of 12 at Sale 0-66 on May 17 over 1008m, 1.3 len behind Buvelot with 55.5kg at $4.80. Before that 4th in a small field at Cranbourne F&M Bm62 on April 17 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Choir Point carrying 59.5kg at $11. Making headway. Going well and has claims. |
4 DAMIEN THORNTON |
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| 13 | 9x211 |
SHE'S ELUSIVE
SAAB HASAN 4YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG M G Brown & A J Henderson Chasing a hat-trick. Comes off a 31 day let-up. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.6 len at Albury Cl1 May 15 over 1000m defeating Sizzleist carrying 53kg at $3.40. The start before that won by 1.0 len at Albury Mdn-Sw April 23 over 900m defeating The Lad carrying 57kg at $2.70. Harder now, this will test. |
6 J KEATING |
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| 14 | 69334 |
OCTRAIN
MONICA CROSTON & GERRAD GILMOUR 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ms M A Croston, T R Howell, M C Ivey, K A Ivey, J R Dore & G Gilmour Returns from a 32-day let-up. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Werribee 0-62 on May 14 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Dragon Scroll carrying 59.5kg at $10. The run before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Cranbourne Bm66 on April 24 over 1000m, 3 len behind Blethyn carrying 55kg at $31. Going okay but unlikely to threaten. |
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FLYING MEAN
CLINTON MCDONALD 5YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG W F Johnstone, Mrs B R Johnstone, J G Falcke, Equine Ventures Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Dunnett), Mrs C P Castledine, B E G Arnhold, A J Blackshaw, R E Bowen, J Bradley, Ms B M Holt, P W Lord, D Romanelli, T M Board, M S Gardiner & H McDonald Second run back. First-up after 13 months 9th of 12 at Sale 0-66 on May 17 over 1008m, 7 len behind Buvelot carrying 57kg at $8. Previously second-up won by 1.75 len at Pakenham 4yo+ Mdn-Sw March 13 2025 over 1200m defeating Stoneage Romeo with 59.5kg at $1.95. Can improve quickly. |
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| 16 | 907x5 |
SHAMATEUR
SHANE FLIEDNER 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG S R Fliedner, G C Chapman, A D Patterson, D A Williams, J E Bennet, G Pell, Ms H E Park, R S James, M I Barnes, A C Emmerson, P A Egan, Mrs G Egan, A L Rickard, One Way Ticket, Five Schooners Seven, Best Of The West, Flaming Hay Bale & Charcoal Boy Second-up. First-up after five months got back early 5th of 10 at Ballarat Bm62 on May 24 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Bear Champ carrying 58.5kg at $21. Previously second-up ran second last of 10 at Donald Bm66 on November 16 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Masked Marauder with 59kg at $6. Fitter but will need to improve. |
10 LOGAN MCNEIL |
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| 17 | 66309 |
PANTOJA
LOGAN MCGILL 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Mailbag Pantoja, S Rafferty, G A Habel, A R Gwynne, Wegunnawin, A W Moodie, J Owen, Path To Glory, D Heather, A Giampiccolo, SOYOUWINX, J W R Unsworth, Mrs C Ciappara, G J Nelson, P M Difford, Minimum Wagers, A F A H Racing, SuperChickens Racing, Kreme Racing & Hear Me Roar Most recently 9th of 11 at Caulfield Heath Bm66 on May 20 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Electric Star with 54kg at $21. Before that got back early 11th of 15 at Oakbank 4yo+ 0-66 on April 4 over 1050m, 5 len behind Palm Of Jumeirah with 57.5kg at $8.50. Hard to see him playing a role. |
13 RYAN HOUSTON |
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| 18 | 52406 |
DOC'S NIPPER
COLIN SCOTT 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG A P Rippon, A Dent, S G Thomson, Miss L Hinsley, G J Mitchell, W E Mitchell & L W L Hayes Most recently 6th of 13 at Werribee Bm56 on May 30 over 1012m, slow going 6 len behind Sea Trader carrying 61kg at $5. Before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 12 at Pakenham Bm62 on May 8 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Barari carrying 59kg at $26. Tested again. |
1 J BOWDITCH |
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