PAKENHAM SYNTHETIC   29 Jun 2026
 
GOING: G

9Mile Fresh Handicap 1400m

Track: SYNTHETIC   Clouds (Max: 15)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Good pace from Surreal I Am, Magick Media and Dramaticus going forward. JOIN THE QUE (7) has progressed nicely this campaign. Chased strongly into second behind a promising one in Clevor Trevor two back, then dug deep to get the bob last time at Swan Hill. At his top now and can make it two on the bounce. SURREAL I AM (3) made a mess of his rivals here last time when leading pillar-to-post. Goes up in the weights but has more to offer fourth-up and will prove tough to reel in again. SILVER MAGNATE (6) drifted back from the wide draw as favourite when resuming off a long break at Caulfield Heath and was strong to the line late. Will appreciate the added trip second-up and keeps Jordy Childs in the saddle. Can get the job done this time with even luck. DRAMATICUS (2) failed to meet expectation last time at Swan Hill when clearly below his best but his prior form reads strongly. Willing to forgive. SUGGESTED PLAY: Join The Que to win.
1 91x03 PRIMAL SPIRIT
REECE GOODWIN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Ace Bloodstock Racing Pty Ltd, R Colaneri, T Perrett, Mrs J McManus, F Larat, C J Nicholls, C Oliver, K S Dhaliwal, Osinaround, Punkrea Racing, R A Caia, S A Bira'm, S P Larsen, Mangan Racing, T Chester, Tre Storti Racing, 2W, N Cataldi, Ace Charm & C Francese
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming sat behind the speed prior to fading 12th of 15 at Morphettville 4yo+ Bm68 on May 9 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind I Am Velvet carrying 61.5kg at $21. Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track Bm62 on June 15 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Happy Link with 63.5kg at $14. Don't underestimate.
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BAILEY KINNINMONT
Red, White Ace Bloodstock Logo And Wording On Sides, White Sleeves, Red Stripe, White Cap
2 31217 DRAMATICUS
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Dramaticus SA (Mgr: E Hodge), D J Small, Schamozzle (Mgr: P Dossett), A Tascone, G & Mrs F Jolly, Gass (Mgr: G Garrity), Ms J A Paul, P & Mrs L A Stevens, M Hinds, C Pereira, D D'Elia, Mrs D Mahony, J J Grant, Beartown 9 (Mgr: B Martin OAM) & (Kildalton Park Racing (MGR D Gordon)
Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 13 at Swan Hill Bm70 on June 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Beach Pad carrying 61.5kg at $2.50. Before that favourite; won by a nose at Bendigo Bm70 May 13 over 1400m defeating Yam carrying 59.5kg at $2.50. Too good to dismiss and deserves another chance.
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BILLY EGAN
White, Royal Blue Sides, White, Orange And Royal Blue Hooped Sleeves, Orange Cap
3 7x481 SURREAL I AM
JOHN MCARDLE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Cressfield (Mgr: B W Neill), R Boman, L E Clark, I G Griffiths, C J Robertson, A K S Shadforth
Last start scored a big 4.5 len win at this track Bm70 June 15 over 1400m defeating Raikoke carrying 58.5kg at $16. The race before that 8th of 12 at Pakenham Bm66 on May 15 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Legio Ten carrying 61.5kg at $41. Should put in a bold showing on latest run.
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J MOTT
Silver And Black Diamonds, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
4 x200x ASHAU VALLEY
PAT CAREY & HARRIS WALKER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
F S Watkins
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 16 at Flemington Mcc Final November 6 over 1600m, 15 len behind Guerite with 54.5kg at $81. Previously first up; second of 14 at Benalla Bm70 September 26 over 1406m, 0.8 len behind Dark Journey carrying 60kg at $51. Will take great benefit from this run.
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NADIA DANIELS
Royal Blue, Yellow Trident And Cap
5 050x5 BRAVE MISSION
HENRY DWYER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Brave Mission, Kratzie Racing No. 148, M Dimattina, Ms P Bridges, S J Pewtress, DG Jardine, T C Eddy, P D Simpson, D J O'Connell, B W Livy, J Perlinger, S P Venables, D Butler, M S Butler, G J Wippell, Hiccups Racing, K R H Racing, Simanna Racing, Beartown 62 & Mission Frankel
Second run back. First-up after nine months 5th of 14 at Swan Hill Bm66 on June 7 over 1300m, slow going 2.5 len behind Join The Que carrying 61kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 13th of 30 at Ascot BRITANNIA STAKES on June 19 2025 over 1609m, 6 len behind Arabian Story carrying 57.5kg at $7. He is capable of testing this field.
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BEN ALLEN
Deep Red, Soft Pink Fleur De Lys, Soft Pink Sleeves, Soft Pink Cap
6 260x5 SILVER MAGNATE
GRAHAME BEGG
5YO  GR/B  GELDING 58.0KG
P J Salter, D M D B Syndicate (Mgr: D C McInerney), Gals Love Grays (Mgr: Ms S Vickery), P A Mccann, C Marcuccio, R P Visentini, D J Oliphant, S M W Charles, A J Duguid, Mrs R M Batrouney, S Collette, M J Zollo, Miss K A Smith, R Smith, Silverback Racing (Mgr: R J Hughes), R J Hughes & B L Barons
Second run back. First-up after eight months 5th of 12 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 on June 17 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Barbaric Lad carrying 59kg at $3.90. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on September 3 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Eagle Express carrying 59kg at $1.60. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
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JORDAN CHILDS
Gold And Navy Blue Lattice, Red Sleeves, Gold Cap
7 x3121 JOIN THE QUE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
VIC Husslers (Mgr: S K Brown), T J Boland & P Power-Crossan
Racing well recently. Most recently favourite; won by a nose at Swan Hill Bm66 June 7 over 1300m on a soft track defeating Boltsaver with 58kg at $3.10. The race before that 2nd of 8 at Bendigo Cl1 on May 13 over 1300m, 1.0 len behind Clevor Trever with 59kg at $5.50. Progressing nicely and can make it two on the bounce.
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D W STACKHOUSE
White And Navy Halves, Vic Husslers Logo, White And Navy Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
8 3893x MANNERHEIM
JAMIE EDWARDS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Star Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms D J Martin), CGO Racing (Mgr: C G Olliver), P V Aukstinaitis, M I Ive, Mrs R A Ive, Paramount Racing (Mgr: Ms K M Wood), R B T Aurisch, K P E Rochford, Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P D Felgate), Mrs A D Woods, T M Hibbs, M A Hibbs & M Chong
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm68 December 26 over 2200m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Wowit's Willywonka with 58.5kg at $3.20. First up last campaign fourth of 9 at Ipswich Bm68 September 10 over 1350m, 1.2 len behind Freeland carrying 58kg at $11. Would prefer over further.
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DAMIEN THORNTON
Pink, Black Diamonds, Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
9 018x0 MAGICK MEDIA
GREG EURELL
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms D L Eurell, Pretty Hill (Mgr: T Coen), S A Joyce, R C Murrell, R Boef, M Whitaker, G A Bishop, P A C Schultz, J P Accurso, L Parrott, S W Walker, S J Steegstra, M P Holman, Mrs D L Mckenney, T Mckenney, Mrs D Caffry, R A Caffry & Barradonno (Mgr: P M Barrow)
Second run back. First-up after seven months raced behind the speed prior to fading ran second last of 12 at this track Bm62 on June 15 over 1200m, 11 len behind Happy Link with 61.5kg at $51. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw August 29 over 1400m defeating Brave Danza with 58kg at $41. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes.
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BEAU MERTENS
Green And Burgundy Halves, Burgundy Diamond, Hooped Sleeves, Green Cap With Burgundy Diamond
10 2620x CRESPIANO
PHILLIP STOKES
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), C A Stott, M Johnston, R R Vido, P Rubira, Mrs J Rubira, S Driscoll, Beartown 52 (Mgr: B B Martin OAM), K J Dyer, S P G Leonard, Loch and Load (Mgr: Mrs J V Benson) & J B Young
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Morphettville in the LR Pt A Gneas April 11 over 1800m, soft track; 9 len behind Mcwoody with 57.5kg at $51. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Kilmore Mdn-Sw February 13 over 1450m defeating Share The Stars with 59kg at $9. Might be better off following this outing.
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LACHLAN NEINDORF
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
11 5x097 AL PRANCER
KEN & KASEY KEYS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms K M Keys
Last start eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track Bm70 on June 15 over 1400m, 6 len behind Surreal I Am with 56kg at $14. The race before that 9th of 12 at Pakenham Bm66 on May 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Legio Ten with 59kg at $21. Could sneak a minor spot.
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C NEWITT
Purple, Pink Sash And Cap
12 317x0 TWO SIGMA
REECE GOODWIN
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Ace Bloodstock Racing Pty Ltd, S Madden, McNewell Racing, G J Nelson, T A Scanlon, S J Pertile, R L Spencer, Osinaround, Mangan Racing, Mrs B J Quigley, A Quigley, Sigma Boys, C W Kwok, Stressed Racing, Mrs V M Stackhouse, T G Scanlon & RGR No 2
Second run back. First-up after four months 10th of 12 at this track Bm62 on June 15 over 1200m, 5 len behind Happy Link carrying 59kg at $12. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Cranbourne Bm70 on December 19 over 1300m, 3 len behind Regal Tycoon with 53.5kg at $17. Has won second up before but others rate better.
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LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Red, White Ace Bloodstock Logo And Wording On Sides, White Sleeves, Red Stripe, White Cap