Pakenham 30 May 2022

Half-brother to Listed winner and multiple Group 3 placed Broadwayandfourth. Comes off a 31 day let-up. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Geelong 3yo Mdn on April 29 over 1235m, 5.5 len behind Pelosi with 58kg at $11. The race before that taken back from wide barrier; 4th of 11 at Warracknabeal 3yo+ Mdn on April 16 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Warminster with 59kg at $6. Can bounce back.

At the latest run began awkwardly and laid out in straight; eased back early on 6th of 8 at Sale 2yo+ Mdn on May 10 over 1110m, 8 len behind The Hass carrying 59.5kg at $101. The run before that ran last in a small field (slowly away; hung out during race; lost a plate) at Sale 3yo+ Mdn on April 27 over 1106m, slow going 83 len behind Mygirlgladys with 59kg at $26. Prepared to risk on current form.

Three-year-old gelding (Rhinebeck - Calabah Flame) making his debut. Dam was a winner of two races. Not seen publicly in trials. Market the best guide to his chances.

Third-up. Resuming 3rd of 9 at Cranbourne 2yo+ Mdn on May 13 over 1000m, slow going 2.75 len behind Girasol with 59.5kg at $201. Last start struck interference at start; 6th of 9 at Cranbourne 2yo+ Mdn on May 20 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Smokin' Holly carrying 59.5kg at $9. Draws the fence and looks a genuine chance.

Three-year-old gelding who is first starter by Manhattan Rain out of Miss Gidget. Dam was a winner of two races and Group 2 placed. Has not been produced at official trials. Market the best guide to his chances.

Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, raced wide without cover and held up on straightening; raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Moe 3yo+ Mdn on April 25 over 1114m, slow going 3.5 len behind Sarwatte carrying 55kg at $4.50. Last start 4th of 11 at Moe 3yo F Mdn on May 17 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Black Orlov with 57kg at $16. Strong winning hope.

On debut. Three-year-old filly by Last Typhoon out of Pinball Lass. Half-sister to five-time winner Ostermeier. Dam was a winner of four races. Trialled recently when fourth on May 18 at Tatura over 1100m. Respect any betting moves.

Having third race start. At big odds at debut, eased back early on with blinkers first time; 7th of 10 at Kerang 3yo+ Mdn on April 16 over 1100m, 10 len behind Speedy Akeedy carrying 59.5kg at $41. Second-up second last of 13 at Donald Mdn Plate on May 7 over 1200m, 15 len behind Arizona Dreaming with 57.5kg at $101. Needs to lift substantially.

Last start began awkwardly; 3rd of 11 at Wodonga 4yo+ Mdn on May 6 over 1100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Lidgate carrying 59.5kg at $17. The start before that from last on the turn 7th of 9 at Bairnsdale 3yo+ Mdn on March 27 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Botany carrying 59.5kg at $21. Watch for him dropping on these late.

Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign overraced middle stages; ran last of 10 at Edenhope 3yo+ Mdn on March 7 2020 over 1200m, 11 len behind Hussonman with 58kg at $11. First up last campaign began awkwardly and raced wide without cover; 7th of 9 at Moe 2yo Mdn on May 21 2019 over 1114m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Wilmot Pass carrying 58kg at $31. Top hope if back in good order.

Most recently 6th of 8 at Cranbourne 2yo+ Mdn on May 13 over 1500m, slow going 13 len behind Riverina Cyclone carrying 59.5kg at $101. The run before that 4th in a small field at Bairnsdale 4yo+ Mdn on May 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Speed Bump with 59.5kg at $21. Happy enough to avoid.

Four-year-old gelding by Trust In A Gust out of Neala Star having his first start. Half-brother to three-time winner I'm A Tiger. Dam was a nine-start maiden. Not seen publicly in trials. Market the best guide to his chances.

Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 (wide throughout; rider concerned with action; lame) at this track Mdn Plate June 8 over 1400m, 12 len behind Lochie's Song carrying 59.5kg at $17. On debut slowly away; ran last in a small field at Pakenham 3yo+ Mdn April 15 2021 over 1200m, soft track; 12 len behind Skywolf with 59.5kg at $41. Maybe a place.

Third-up. Resuming 7th of 11 (keen; eased near 500m; laid in in the straight) at Ararat 4yo+ Mdn on April 2 over 1100m, 9 len behind O'whatapicture carrying 57.5kg at $9. Second-up struck interference at start and became unbalanced; 7th of 9 at Cranbourne 2yo+ Mdn on May 13 over 1000m, slow going 8 len behind Girasol carrying 57.5kg at $31. Be tough to make an impression in this line-up.

Resuming after a three month break. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Sandown-Hillside 3yo+ Mdn March 2 over 1300m, 7 len behind I Am Yours with 57.5kg at $61. Previously first up; ninth of 13 at Kilmore 3yo+ Mdn November 21 over 1200m, 8 len behind Jack Of It with 57.5kg at $26. Capable of a big run.

First-up. Finished off last campaign bled first time - three month ban and ordered to trial; sixth of 8 at Pakenham 3yo+ F&M Mdn April 15 2021 over 1400m, soft track; 8 len behind Spooning with 58kg at $101. First up last campaign seventh of 10 at Pakenham 3yo+ F&M Mdn November 26 2020 over 1400m, 12 len behind Kurabui carrying 58kg at $151. Unlikely to threaten.

Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 7 at Bairnsdale 2yo+ Mdn on May 1 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Dio carrying 59.5kg at $13. Before that slowly away; settled back and ran on when 8th of 10 at Bairnsdale 3yo+ Mdn on March 27 over 1000m, 9 len behind Peri Peri Rich carrying 59.5kg at $6. Expect improvement on recent effort.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation when early stages and eased near 1000m; ran last of 11 at Pakenham 3yo+ Mdn November 12 2020 over 1400m, soft track; 15 len behind Arabian Hussey with 59.5kg at $151. First up last campaign began awkwardly and laid out throughout; ran last of 11 at Kyneton 4yo+ Mdn October 4 2020 over 1212m, soft track; 9 len behind Credlin with 56.5kg at $151. No.

Three-year-old gelding by Reward For Effort out of Positeeva having his first start. Dam was unraced. Has not been produced at official trials. Respect any market push.

Third race start. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 11 (slowly away; held up several times; raced greenly) at Ararat 3yo Mdn on April 2 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Chorizama with 58kg at $2.30. Last start struck interference at start and became unbalanced; made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 13 at Donald 3yo Mdn on May 7 over 1350m, 2.25 len behind Penciled carrying 58kg at $4. Sure to go well.

Resuming after a nine month break. Not seen since she finished last of 9 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo F Mdn August 18 over 1400m, soft track; 13 len behind Adele Amour with 57kg at $101. On debut seventh of 11 at Cranbourne 2yo Mdn July 22 over 1000m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Beaudacity with 56kg at $101. Will struggle against these.

Second-up. First-up after six months slowly away; second last of 10 at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn on May 6 over 1000m, slow going 13 len behind Nice For What carrying 56kg at $61. Previously second-up sat on the pace before fading 7th of 13 at Benalla 3yo+ Mdn on October 25 over 1206m, 5 len behind Lima Spice with 55kg at $9. Fitter but must improve sharply.

Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when slowly away; ran last of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic 3yo+ Mdn on August 17 2020 over 1000m, 18 len behind No Nay Emerald with 57.5kg at $151. Hard to enthuse.

Third race start. First start wide throughout; raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at Geelong 3yo+ Mdn Plate on December 1 over 1100m, 8 len behind Swerving with 56kg at $5.50. Returned from break struggled in the run home; 9th of 11 at Moe 3yo F Mdn on May 17 over 1100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Black Orlov carrying 55.5kg at $7. Fitter but must improve sharply.

Half-sister to Group 2 winner and Group 1 placed Heatherly. Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when held ground to the line 3rd of 14 (difficult to load; rider concerned with action; lame) at Kyneton 3yo+ Mdn on December 16 over 1212m, long-neck behind Miss Verbier carrying 56kg at $3.50. Expected to prove hard to toss.

Racing first-up. Not seen since he finished noticeably; ran last of 8 at Moonee Valley 3yo (Bm64) February 18 over 1200m, 20 len behind Hesket with 59.5kg at $61. At his first start won by 1.3 len Stony Creek 3yo Mdn December 27 over 1000m defeating Immortal Spirit carrying 58kg at $5. May well prove too smart for these first-up.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Sale 3yo+ Hcp (C1) December 19 over 1006m, on rain affected going; 0.9 len behind The Cruiser with 58kg at $9. At his first start won by 2 len (keen; raced four wide) this track 3yo+ Mdn September 7 over 1000m defeating Aura Gold carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. Can go on to better things this campaign.

Second run back. First-up after seven months ran last of 13 at Sandown-Hillside (Bm70) on May 11 over 1000m, slow going 7 len behind Libertus with 55.5kg at $17. Previously second-up wide during race and lost a plate; second last of 8 at Ballarat Synthetic 3yo+ Mdn on August 6 over 1000m, 11 len behind Universal Lady with 58kg at $9. Don't underestimate.

Resuming after a ten week break. Finished off last preparation failed to respond to riding; second last of 7 at Geelong 3yo+ Hcp (C1) March 22 over 1209m, 7 len behind Gundec carrying 58kg at $5. First up last campaign third of 8 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo (Bm64) February 16 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Lloyd's Crown carrying 59kg at $11. Solid each-way proposition.

Last start eased back early on 8th of 10 at Sale 2yo+ (Bm64) on May 10 over 1110m, 6 len behind Deep Blast carrying 57.5kg at $15. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Pakenham 3yo+ (Bm58) on April 14 over 1200m, 2 len behind Turf Flyer with 62.5kg at $6. Easily accounted for last start but is capable of better.

At the latest run 10th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo (Bm64) on May 11 over 1000m, slow going 7 len behind Bifrost with 57.5kg at $67. Before that ran last of 10 (began awkwardly; held up near turn; checked near 100m) at Werribee 3yo+ (Bm58) on April 22 over 1010m, slow going 6 len behind Kasami carrying 59kg at $13. 1.5kg claim will not be enough.

Resumes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently faded in the straight 8th of 11 at Bairnsdale 2yo+ Hcp (58) on May 1 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind La Vita carrying 55.5kg at $8.50. The start before that 6th of 11 at Werribee 3yo+ Hcp (58) on April 9 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind A Lone Hero with 57.5kg at $10. Can improve on recent efforts.

At the latest run began awkwardly; faded in the straight 5th of 9 at Kilmore 2yo+ F&M (Bm58) on May 12 over 1212m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Zoe Mae with 58.5kg at $31. Before that began awkwardly; 5th of 11 at Bairnsdale 2yo+ Hcp (58) on May 1 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind La Vita carrying 55kg at $41. Can build on that encouraging effort last start.

Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run keen; 9th of 11 at Bairnsdale 2yo+ Hcp (58) on May 1 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind La Vita carrying 54kg at $67. The start before that slowly away and overraced early stages; second last of 7 at Sale 3yo+ (Bm64) on April 27 over 1106m, slow going 9 len behind Maddox with 54kg at $101. Wide draw makes it tough.

Last start 5th of 8 at Ballarat Synthetic 2yo+ (Bm58) on May 23 over 1500m, 7 len behind Just Wishing carrying 61kg at $4.80. The race before that 5th of 7 at Cranbourne 2yo+ (Bm64) on May 13 over 1300m, slow going 5.5 len behind Next Ride carrying 55kg at $31. Winning chance.

Comes here off a 51-day let-up. Most recently began awkwardly; 5th of 9 at Werribee 3yo+ Hcp (58) on April 9 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Latin Beat carrying 58kg at $9. The start before that raced below expectations and poor recovery; 7th of 9 at Ararat 3yo+ Hcp (58) on April 2 over 1600m, 16 len behind Socialite Miss with 59kg at $3.30. Genuine contender under these conditions.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Stony Creek 3yo+ (Bm58) February 14 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Port Royal with 59.5kg at $21. When resuming last campaign sixth of 8 at Launceston Hcp (62) November 24 over 1420m, 5 len behind Incriminate carrying 53kg at $41. May need the hit-out.

Last start slowly away; sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Wagga 4yo+ (Bm66) on May 5 over 1600m, 5 len behind Hokahey with 57kg at $7. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len at Kyneton 3yo+ Hcp (58) April 23 over 1450m on a soft track defeating Buchan Hoaks carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Has been racing well. Top prospects.

Last start slowly away and held up near 150m; came from last and second last of 8 at Geelong 2yo+ (Bm58) on May 20 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind El Santo with 63kg at $4. Before that slowly away; came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Sale 2yo+ (Bm58) on May 10 over 1423m, 0.8 len behind Red On Red with 63kg at $21. Nicely drawn and should prove hard to beat.

At the latest run favourite; won by 4.5 len at Cranbourne 2yo+ Mdn May 13 over 1500m in soft going defeating Hurley's Hero with 57.5kg at $1.60. The start before that eased near 1200m; 10th of 13 at Caulfield Sires Guineas on April 23 over 1600m, 6 len behind Chartres carrying 56kg at $61. Can go right on with the job now.

Last start 6th of 12 (crowded early stages; eased early stages; held up several times) at Ballarat Synthetic 2yo+ (Bm58) on May 16 over 1400m, 8 len behind Singleton Park with 59.5kg at $81. The race before that 4th of 12 at Bairnsdale 2yo+ Hcp (58) on May 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Saucy Deluxe carrying 57.5kg at $17. Low draw but others have better credentials.

Comes here off a 38-day let-up. At the latest run slowly away; second last of 7 at Cranbourne 3yo+ (Bm64) on April 22 over 1000m, 7 len behind Invincibilus carrying 60kg at $31. The start before that began awkwardly; got back early 6th of 8 at Pakenham 3yo+ (Bm64) on March 10 over 1200m, 5 len behind Deprivation with 61kg at $31. 1.5kg claim will not be enough.

Half-brother to Listed winners and Group 3 placed Prime Candidate and Coolring. Resumes off a 50 day let-up. Most recently laid in concluding stages and lacerations; 5th of 11 at Terang (Bm64) on April 10 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Euro Dandy with 57.5kg at $61. The run before that keen; 4th of 8 at Geelong 3yo+ (Bm58) on April 1 over 1535m, 1.75 len behind Shoot Ur Shot carrying 62.5kg at $15. Watch for him late in the piece.

Third-up and won third-up previously. Resuming poor recovery; 5th of 9 at Moe 3yo+ (Bm58) on April 25 over 1114m, slow going 1.75 len behind State Of Class with 62kg at $6.50. Second run from a spell 4th of 10 at Moe 2yo+ (Bm64) on May 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Burton Street with 57kg at $7.50. Expected to go very well.

Comes off a 32 day let-up. Last start overraced early stages; 8th of 10 at Pakenham 3yo+ (Bm64) on April 28 over 1400m, 5 len behind Sempreinte with 57kg at $16. The race before that keen; 4th of 7 at Pakenham 3yo+ E&G (Bm64) on April 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind The Cruiser with 57kg at $12. Not among the main chances.

Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 10 at Pakenham 2yo+ (Bm64) on May 19 over 1200m, slow going 1.3 len behind Daytona Bay with 54kg at $41. Previously second-up slowly away; 2nd of 10 at Moe 3yo+ Hcp (58) on August 29 over 1214m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind Trinity's Reward with 60kg at $9. Sure to run well.

Comes here off a 51-day let-up. Most recently led to the turn then faded second last of 11 at Werribee 3yo+ Hcp (58) on April 9 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Stylish Enuff carrying 59.5kg at $31. The race before that began awkwardly and eased near 800m; second last of 9 at Ararat 3yo+ Hcp (58) on April 2 over 1200m, 12 len behind Mt Buller carrying 59.5kg at $13. Looks to be making up the numbers.

Second run back. First-up after five months 9th of 11 at Moe 2yo+ F&M (Bm64) on May 17 over 1100m, slow going 5.5 len behind Archipeta Beach carrying 58kg at $17. Previously second-up overraced early, middle stages and raced wide without cover; raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Cranbourne 3yo+ (Bm64) on December 10 over 1300m, 6 len behind Bellinger with 55kg at $5.50. Should progress from first-up run.

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.3 len at Moe 3yo+ Mdn April 25 over 1114m on a rain affected track defeating Sunday Yum Cha carrying 59.5kg at $51. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Balnarring Pic-Mdn on April 16 over 1008m, 4.5 len behind Gossitino carrying 67kg at $17. One of the chief contenders.

Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Sale 2yo+ (Bm58) on May 10 over 1423m, 2.5 len behind Red On Red carrying 58.5kg at $21. The start before that 6th of 9 at Mornington 3yo+ F&M (Bm58) on April 28 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Circle Of Magic with 61kg at $26. Draws the fence and is a top chance.