★ Top pick2nd
5Saltburn
Progressive type showing strong form with 3 seconds and a third from 5 starts. Drawn to get perfect run from barrier 1 and Jacob Noonan sticks with him. Looks ready to break through.
Victoria · Thursday 22 May 2025
Pakenham tips and results
Our top pick won 3 of 7 races at Pakenham. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won3/743%
Any tip won6/786%
Top pick placed5/771%
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Magic Millions National Sale Starts 25 May Mdn Plate
16:45 local1600mMaiden$4,000,012,200,027,200,300,000,000,000,000
Winner6. Empress Of The SunSP $1.85
2nd pick3rd
1Charm Noir
Consistent type who has been knocking on the door with a last start third at Bendigo over 1500m. The addition of blinkers first time could be the key to improvement and the slight step up in trip looks suitable. Jamie Mott knows him well.
3rd pickWon
6Empress Of The Sun
Showed ability on debut when third at Kilmore over 1457m. The Maher stable rarely miss with these types and Jamie Kah booking is significant.
Value pick4th
9Towntotown
Made a promising debut when fourth at Sale over 1411m on soft ground. Drawn to get a good run from barrier 2 and should improve second-up.
- 1st6Empress Of The SunJamie Kah$1.85
- 2nd5SaltburnJacob Noonan$3.60
- 3rd1Charm NoirJamie Mott$4.80
- 4th9TowntotownBeau Mertens$8.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Empress Of The Sun | 6 | Jamie Kah | C Maher | 57.5kg | $1.85 |
| 2nd | 5 | Saltburn | 1 | Jacob Noonan | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 59.5kg | $3.60 |
| 3rd | 1 | Charm Noir | 4 | Jamie Mott | Gavin Bedggood | 59.5kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 9 | Towntotown | 2 | Beau Mertens | Julius Sandhu | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Hayai Tsuru | 5 | Celine Gaudry | Greg Hayes | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Knuckle | 7 | Luke Cartwright | E V Musgrove | 57.5kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Rapido River | 8 | Fred W Kersley | M D Hinton | 57.5kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Jirachi | 9 | Craig Newitt | Ms C Alderson | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Sacred Ingot | 3 | T Busuttin & N Young | 59.5kg |
RW Advisory Group Mdn Plate
17:15 local1000mMaiden$4,000,012,200,027,200,300,000,000,000,000
Winner1. Botanical BoySP $4.20
★ Top pickWon
1Botanical Boy
Well-bred first starter from leading stable drawn to get perfect run. Cross-over noseband suggests professional attitude in training. Stable rarely debuts runners without confidence and Ben Allen booking a strong pointer.
2nd pick5th
3Never A Thought
First starter showing right signs with gear choices suggesting professional attitude. Drawn wide but should get good cover midfield.
3rd pick3rd
4Ruby Avenue
Inside draw ideal and gets weight relief. Blinkers off suggests growing maturity. Ready to peak third-up.
Value pick4th
2Buvelot
First starter from capable stable with strong jockey booking suggesting readiness. Drawn to get perfect midfield position and likely to show ability fresh.
- 1st1Botanical BoyBen Allen$4.20
- 2nd6Three Point TurnJamie Mott$3.20
- 3rd4Ruby AvenueLogan Bates$9.00
- 4th2BuvelotJye Mc Neil$10.00
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Botanical Boy | 4 | Ben Allen | A & S Freedman | 58kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 6 | Three Point Turn | 8 | Jamie Mott | Bill Papazaharoudakis | 58kg | $3.20 |
| 3rd | 4 | Ruby Avenue | 1 | Logan Bates | Andrea Leek | 56.5kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Buvelot | 3 | Jye Mc Neil | R D Griffiths | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Never A Thought | 7 | Carleen Hefel | Colin Scott | 58kg | $2.45 |
| Scr | 5 | Secret Beau | 6 | Luke Cartwright | Joseph Waldron | 56kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Casita Bonita | 2 | R J Meunier | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Mystical Gem | 5 | Luke Currie | R D Griffiths | 56kg |
Ryan Cracknell Takes On Sportsbet Mdn Plate
17:45 local1200mMaiden$4,000,012,200,027,200,300,000,000,000,000
Winner6. Planet RedSP $12.00
★ Top pick4th
4Neverenoughlego
Gets all favors from barrier 3 with Blake Shinn to give perfect ride. Form around better horses and should be ready to peak fourth-up.
2nd pickWon
6Planet Red
Well-bred debutant from top stable showing promise in trials. Gear changes suggest professional attitude and stable has excellent record with juveniles.
3rd pick8th
2Bermondsey
Brings strong city form dropping back to maiden grade. Will use inside draw to advantage and likely lead or sit prominent. Fresh but stable knows how to have them ready.
Value pick7th
7Veomas
Interesting runner from Mark Walker stable having first start for new yard. Jamie Kah booking significant and stable excels with fresh runners.
- 1st6Planet RedBeau Mertens$12.00
- 2nd5ObserverJamie Mott$18.00
- 3rd11Ruska RomaJordan Childs$3.10
- 4th4NeverenoughlegoBlake Shinn$2.10
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Planet Red | 7 | Beau Mertens | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Observer | 6 | Jamie Mott | James Cummings | 58kg | $18.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Ruska Roma | 10 | Jordan Childs | G M Begg | 56kg | $3.10 |
| 4th | 4 | Neverenoughlego | 3 | Blake Shinn | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | $2.10 |
| 5th | 1 | Aitu | 4 | Jacob Noonan | Reece Goodwin | 58kg | $91.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Coulter | 5 | Luke Currie | James Cummings | 58kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Veomas | 11 | Jamie Kah | M W Walker | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 8th | 2 | Bermondsey | 1 | Jye Mc Neil | Reece Goodwin | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Oda Mae | 2 | Melea Castle | Jack Laing | 56kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Bella Pietra | 9 | Celine Gaudry | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Or Am I | 8 | Craig Newitt | G Eurell | 56kg |
Sheen Panel Service Pakenham Mdn Plate
18:15 local1200mMaiden$4,000,012,200,027,200,300,000,000,000,000
Winner10. Fiery DealSP $7.50
★ Top pick8th
6Nepela
Well-bred Godolphin debutant with strong stable/jockey combination and perfect barrier draw. Gear additions suggest professional preparation and readiness to perform.
2nd pick2nd
7Presocratics
Consistent performer from leading stable showing steady improvement. Well drawn to get perfect run and has experience advantage over main rival.
3rd pick3rd
3Bjarne
Should get suitable tempo to showcase finishing burst. Barrier the main concern but has tactical options.
Value pick11th
11Winning Winnie
Mare showing good progression with strong last start second. Well drawn with light weight and should get good run behind speed.
- 1st10Fiery DealBen Allen$7.50
- 2nd7PresocraticsKoby Jennings$3.10
- 3rd3BjarneLuke Currie$14.00
- 4th9Champagne WishesBeau Mertens$12.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Fiery Deal | 11 | Ben Allen | Peter Gelagotis | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | Presocratics | 2 | Koby Jennings | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 3 | Bjarne | 8 | Luke Currie | R D Griffiths | 59.5kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Champagne Wishes | 10 | Beau Mertens | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Marine Grade | 6 | M C Kent | 59.5kg | $5.00 | |
| 6th | 2 | Bearbrassblackfish | 7 | Joe Bowditch | G Eurell | 59.5kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Adiuro | 9 | Jacob Noonan | R J Besanko | 59.5kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Nepela | 3 | Jye Mc Neil | James Cummings | 59.5kg | $3.30 |
| 9th | 4 | Builtthiscity | 5 | D J Walkley | 59.5kg | $51.00 | |
| 10th | 8 | Thinkin'' Of Rio | 1 | Adam Mc Cabe | J W Gilligan | 59.5kg | $201.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Winning Winnie | 4 | Teodore Nugent | Nathan Dunn | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
Eliza Anders Takes On Sportsbet Hcp (C1)
18:45 local1100mClass 1$4,000,012,200,027,200,300,000,000,000,000
Winner3. Back To The FutureSP $13.00
Value pick6th
7Laura''s Gold
Form better than it looks on paper and should get suitable racing conditions.
- 1st3Back To The Future$13.00
- 2nd2PreservatorTianni Chapman$61.00
- 3rd4BetwitcheryBen Allen$1.85
- 4th6Diamond IndarufLiam Riordan$8.50
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Back To The Future | 2 | Ms N Burke | 57.5kg | $13.00 | |
| 2nd | 2 | Preservator | 4 | Tianni Chapman | K J Fythe | 55.5kg | $61.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Betwitchery | 1 | Ben Allen | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 57.5kg | $1.85 |
| 4th | 6 | Diamond Indaruf | 6 | Liam Riordan | Matthew Brown | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Kamezali | 5 | C Maher | 57.5kg | $7.00 | |
| 6th | 7 | Laura''s Gold | 7 | Logan Bates | Mitchell Leek | 54.5kg | $4.60 |
| 7th | 8 | Deep Joy | 3 | Ms J Kennedy | C Maher | 53.5kg | $19.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Cyclone Coco | 8 | Clayton Douglas | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
Community Bank Drouin & District (Bm64)
19:15 local1200mBenchmark 64$4,000,012,200,027,200,300,000,000,000,000
Winner4. Zouper FundSP $4.40
★ Top pick2nd
7Jakivy
Progressive type who has found his best form with consecutive wins. Strong record at track/distance and draws to get perfect run from barrier 4. Main concern is class rise but appears ready for the challenge.
2nd pickWon
4Zouper Fund
Lightly raced improver with impressive 50% win strike rate. Gets all favors from barrier 2 and well weighted. Main query is class rise but has shown enough ability to suggest can measure up. Likely to settle handy to speed which suits track pattern.
3rd pick5th
1Gwan So
Seasoned performer dropping back in class after solid recent efforts. Last start second suggests return to form and gets conditions to suit despite weight.
Value pick7th
6Adrett
Fresh specialist who excels first-up and draws the inside. Track pattern should suit racing style and likely to get soft run in transit.
- 1st4Zouper FundBen Allen$4.40
- 2nd7JakivyJamie Mott$1.90
- 3rd5Super TrooperJye Mc Neil$12.00
- 4th8Hollywood AceJordan Childs$9.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Zouper Fund | 2 | Ben Allen | C Maher | 61kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 7 | Jakivy | 4 | Jamie Mott | R J Besanko | 59kg | $1.90 |
| 3rd | 5 | Super Trooper | 10 | Jye Mc Neil | A & S Freedman | 60kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Hollywood Ace | 6 | Jordan Childs | Gavin Bedggood | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Gwan So | 5 | Jacob Noonan | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 62kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Scorch | 3 | Luke Currie | Vincent Hall | 61kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Adrett | 1 | Logan Bates | J Leek Jnr | 57.5kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Truffle Finder | 11 | Ms D Keane | C W McDonald | 60kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Lucky Duck | 8 | Craig Newitt | J P Salanitri | 57kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Game Plan | 7 | Ms C Alderson | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Liberty Rae | 9 | Carleen Hefel | Cameron Thompson | 55kg |
Bon Hoysted Apprentices Cup (Bm64)
19:45 local1400mBenchmark 64$4,000,012,200,027,200,300,000,000,000,000
Winner5. Queen Of TuscanySP $3.90
★ Top pickWon
5Queen Of Tuscany
Mare in peak form with strong recent placings and proven ability at track/distance. Well drawn to get ideal run midfield and should be suited by genuine tempo. Previous wins at similar level suggest very competitive here with scope for further improvement.
2nd pick2nd
12Lowlands
Lightly raced mare showing good progression through grades. Gets in well at weights and drawn to get perfect run. Recent form suggests ready for this grade despite step up in class.
3rd pick5th
2The Maggstar
Last start winner who has strong form at this track/distance range. Well drawn to utilize tactical speed and proven at this class level. Some concerns about weight rise but overall profile suggests can be competitive.
Value pick6th
8Signor Bill
Progressive type from strong stable who showed good ability before spell. Gets in well at weights despite wide draw. Strong value proposition.
- 1st5Queen Of TuscanySheridan Clarke$3.90
- 2nd12LowlandsMs J Kennedy$3.40
- 3rd3Indian JewelLuke Cartwright$7.50
- 4th10Keane EnuffLogan Bates$14.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Queen Of Tuscany | 7 | Sheridan Clarke | R D Griffiths | 58.5kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 12 | Lowlands | 6 | Ms J Kennedy | C Maher | 55kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 3 | Indian Jewel | 14 | Luke Cartwright | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 10 | Keane Enuff | 10 | Logan Bates | Andrea Leek | 56.5kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 2 | The Maggstar | 3 | Olivia East | Tetyana Furdetska | 57.5kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Signor Bill | 11 | Thomas Prebble | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Morecoruba | 13 | Ms D Clover | 57kg | $201.00 | |
| 8th | 7 | Prancing Queen | 4 | Ms D Keane | Michael Huglin | 56.5kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Justin Timberprawn | 2 | Bailey Kinninmont | Luke Oliver | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Seydoux | 12 | Tianni Chapman | Charlotte Littlefield | 61kg | $10.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Rich Lover | 1 | Nadia Daniels | Pat Carey & Harris Walker | 57kg | $18.00 |
| 12th | 4 | Netanyahu | 9 | Hannah Edgley | P Stokes | 59kg | $8.00 |
| Scr | 13 | Peppino | 5 | Sage Duric | D J Walkley | 52kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Citaleon | 8 | Simone Manne | 55kg |
Armour Consulting Hcp (64)
20:15 local1600mRestricted 64$4,000,012,200,027,200,300,000,000,000,000
Winner4. Feeling DustySP $2.60
★ Top pickWon
4Feeling Dusty
Progressive gelding showing excellent form with strong finishing ability in recent starts. Well weighted and gets services of in-form Ben Allen. Despite wider draw, has tactical speed to position midfield and should be strong late. Looks ready to win and handles conditions perfectly.
2nd pick2nd
2Lygon Street Luigi
Consistent galloper with strong recent form including multiple placings. Maps to get perfect run from barrier 8 and Jacob Noonan knows him well. Slightly high in weights but class runner who should be fighting out finish.
3rd pick11th
15Carisbrook
Last start second suggests return to peak form and gets in very well at weights after claim. Drawn to get good run and proven at distance.
Value pick9th
3Eau De Cologne
Lightly raced improver coming off strong maiden win. Gets perfect run from barrier 1 and well weighted. Worth including in wider exotics.
- 1st4Feeling DustyBen Allen$2.60
- 2nd2Lygon Street LuigiJacob Noonan$4.80
- 3rd9Dane On TourCarleen Hefel$6.50
- 4th14TelecomAlana Kelly$51.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Feeling Dusty | 11 | Ben Allen | Charlotte Littlefield | 59kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 2 | Lygon Street Luigi | 8 | Jacob Noonan | Denis Pagan | 59.5kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 9 | Dane On Tour | 10 | Carleen Hefel | David & Coral Feek | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 14 | Telecom | 16 | Alana Kelly | Smiley Chan | 58kg | $51.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Royal Hill | 6 | Logan McNeil | T J Andrews | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Peru | 14 | Jamie Mott | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 60kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Platinum Destroyer | 13 | Jye Mc Neil | Liam Howley | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Oak Beach | 7 | Luke Currie | J T Conlan | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Eau De Cologne | 1 | Declan Bates | Archie Alexander | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 16 | Tonare | 15 | Joe Bowditch | P E Kramer | 55kg | $201.00 |
| 11th | 15 | Carisbrook | 4 | Logan Bates | Joseph Waldron | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Zilzie Lad | 9 | Craig Newitt | Peter Gelagotis | 59kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Midori Mover | 5 | Jason Maskiell | D Meagher | 58kg | |
| Scr | 11 | South Hoba | 12 | John Allen | Gavin Bedggood | 57kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Sunshine Jenni | 3 | Patrick Moloney | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Our Sassy Lady | 2 | Beau Mertens | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 56.5kg |
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