Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Victoria · Monday 7 July 2025
Our top pick won 4 of 9 races at Pakenham Synthetic. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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King Tut, despite being unraced, presents as the top selection due to the combination of a leading stable, strategic gear change, and favorable draw. The blinkers suggest readiness to perform, and the barrier should suit a likely backmarker racing style.
Angiemarie offers strong appeal as a lightweight chance from an inside draw. The combination of a low weight and good barrier suggests she could lead or sit prominently in the run. Joe Bowditch is a significant jockey booking.
Blue Moon Summit carries top weight, suggesting a class edge over the field. The first-time lugging bit indicates readiness to perform. Strong stable and jockey combination adds confidence. While the barrier is wider than ideal, tactical versatility should allow for a good position. The main query is handling the synthetic surface for the first time.
The inside barrier is advantageous, and he has experience on synthetic tracks. The high weight is a concern, but overall, he represents good each-way value.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | King Tut | 12 | Ben Allen | C Maher | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 18 | Ortigian Girl | 5 | A & S Freedman | 57.5kg | $5.00 | |
| 3rd | 3 | Celestial Option | 4 | Lachlan King | R K Challis | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 4 | Chronic | 6 | Adam Mc Cabe | M E Templeton | 59.5kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Galactic Force | 9 | Emily Pozman | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 7 | Areaan | 14 | Billy Egan | C I Brown | 57.5kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 17 | Angiemarie | 2 | Joe Bowditch | P Stokes | 55kg | $4.60 |
| 8th | 10 | Shezadente | 15 | Matthew Cartwright | C Vidotto & C Beasy | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Planet Mars | 1 | Craig Newitt | M Croston & G Gilmour | 59.5kg | $11.00 |
| 10th | 16 | Gungho | 16 | Russell W J Clarke | 59.5kg | $201.00 | |
| 11th | 14 | Gemofsixteencarats | 3 | Daniel Moor | Logan McGill | 59.5kg | $91.00 |
| 12th | 13 | Zaibatsu | 17 | Julius Sandhu | 59.5kg | $151.00 | |
| Scr | 1 | Blue Moon Summit | 11 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Buvelot | 18 | Jye Mc Neil | R D Griffiths | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Brazen Fling | 7 | Patrick Moloney | David & Coral Feek | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | One Way Ride | 13 | Paul Gatt | Rachael Cunningham | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Toyz In Zouland | 10 | J Radley | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Watching Over Us | 8 | J F Moloney | 57.5kg |
Broadbeach Miss shows improving form and consistency, making her the top selection. Her recent 3rd place finish and suitability for the 1400m distance are key positives. While yet to win, her consistent performances and the booking of experienced jockey Billy Egan suggest she's well-placed to break through in this race.
The booking of experienced jockey Jye McNeil is a positive.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Moonlight Circus | 4 | Lachlan King | M C Kent | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Lady Elsa | 16 | Ben Allen | Charlotte Littlefield | 57.5kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 6 | Fast Freeze | 10 | Jye Mc Neil | K & K Keys | 57.5kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Broadbeach Miss | 8 | Billy Egan | Dominic Sutton | 57.5kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 3 | Okay Zoomer | 7 | Craig Newitt | M C Kent | 59.5kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Dickens | 9 | Jamie Kah | C W McDonald | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 16 | Fumage | 11 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg | $4.40 |
| 8th | 15 | Defense Tycoon | 14 | Sage Duric | D Binaisse | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Askmumaskdad | 3 | Adam Mc Cabe | Craig Anderson | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Queen Of Mercia | 5 | Matthew Cartwright | Brian McGrath | 55kg | $201.00 |
| 11th | 4 | On My Own | 1 | Joe Bowditch | Geon Singh | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| 12th | 9 | Tinseltown | 12 | Emily Pozman | Angus Townley | 55.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Bjarne | 6 | Jordan Childs | R D Griffiths | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Heez De Man | 13 | Thomas Stockdale | Amy & Ash Yargi | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Bermondsey | 15 | Beau Mertens | Reece Goodwin | 57kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Rush Fortyfive | 2 | Nick Ryan | 59.5kg |
While the wide barrier is a concern, his consistency and suitability for synthetic surfaces make him a top contender. The step up to 1600m looks within his scope based on recent performances.
The favorable barrier draw should allow for a positive position in running. While unproven at this class level, his potential for improvement at the distance is promising.
The weight advantage and suitability to the expected race tempo make her a solid prospect. While inexperienced and unproven at the distance, her progressive profile suggests further improvement is likely.
The inside barrier draw is advantageous, and there's potential for improvement at this distance.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Proshow | 6 | Thomas Stockdale | Jason Warren | 59.5kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 6 | Pride Of Pariah | 3 | Craig Newitt | Patrick Keane | 59.5kg | $41.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Habitual | 17 | Daniel Moor | Ms M Lawson | 59.5kg | $3.60 |
| 4th | 1 | Cuban Dawn | 7 | Patrick Moloney | David & Coral Feek | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 8 | Rhett | 4 | Billy Egan | Aaron Laing | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Giles | 1 | Daniel Stackhouse | A & S Freedman | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 4 | No Greater Vue | 2 | Matthew Cartwright | J D Sadler | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Showfair | 10 | Ben Allen | A W Noonan | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Fiorentine Rose | 13 | Melea Castle | David Brideoake & Matt Jenkins | 57.5kg | $81.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Thinkin'' Of Rio | 8 | Adam Mc Cabe | J W Gilligan | 59.5kg | $201.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Luigi The Brave | 14 | Julius Sandhu | 59.5kg | $101.00 | |
| Scr | 5 | Phoenician | 11 | Nadia Daniels | E W Ewert | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Almago | 15 | Lachlan King | M C Kent | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Clench | 16 | Beau Mertens | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Durness | 9 | Jye Mc Neil | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Chrislyn | 12 | Joe Bowditch | G Eurell | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Willie Sunshine | 5 | Jordan Childs | C J Waller | 59.5kg |
Despite being a maiden, the filly has been competing at higher class levels and should find this easier. Her ability to handle synthetic surfaces and the distance makes her the top pick.
While also a maiden, her recent placings on synthetic surfaces suggest she's ready to break through. The lightweight and improving form make her a solid second choice.
While yet to place, his performances suggest he's capable of figuring in this company.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Rotating Soul | 4 | Jye Mc Neil | K & K Keys | 57.5kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 7 | Desert Rose | 7 | Jamie Kah | Ms C Alderson | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Grassy Spur | 9 | Lachlan King | F Stockdale | 59.5kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Marquisard | 12 | Adam Mc Cabe | Phillip Cafarella | 59.5kg | $201.00 |
| 5th | 1 | First Thought | 5 | Ben Allen | C Maher | 59.5kg | $2.15 |
| 6th | 2 | Gauthier | 10 | J Radley | Ms R Mangan | 58kg | $151.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Garnet Bay | 11 | Paul Gatt | T Kilgower | 57.5kg | $91.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Delta Moon | 3 | Sage Duric | Ms R Kelly | 54.5kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Us And Them | 6 | Daniel Moor | Jamie Edwards | 59.5kg | $201.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Style Guide | 1 | Daniel Stackhouse | Brad Cunningham | 57.5kg | $17.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Tipstaff | 2 | Koby Jennings | K & K Keys | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Filadeel | 8 | Matthew Cartwright | C Maher | 57.5kg |
I Am Piki brings strong recent form into this race, including a last-start win on synthetic. While drawn wide, her consistent record and ability to perform at this level make her the top pick. She's well-weighted and should get a good run from midfield, setting her up for a strong finish.
Just Bolts has a strong record at the distance and consistently performs well. The inside barrier draw is advantageous, and the experienced jockey is a plus. However, the top weight and class rise present challenges. Still, his consistency makes him a solid place chance.
Supervise is a lightly raced gelding with a strong win strike rate. While stepping up in class, he's well-weighted under the conditions and likely to be prominent from the start. The lack of experience at this level is a concern, but his potential for improvement makes him a contender.
Triumphantly represents value in this field. The significant class drop and strong record at the distance are major positives. While the wide barrier is a concern, his consistency and the booking of an experienced jockey offset this.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Triumphantly | 9 | Beau Mertens | B J Goodwin | 60kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 3 | I Am Piki | 10 | J Radley | A & S Freedman | 59.5kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 1 | Just Bolts | 2 | Daniel Moor | Jamie Edwards | 62kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 7 | Pianist | 4 | Craig Newitt | S B Laming | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 4 | King Neptune | 1 | Billy Egan | Dominic Sutton | 61kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 9 | Licorice Prince | 7 | Paul Gatt | Ms S Reeve | 58kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Runaway Soul | 11 | Jordan Childs | D T O''Brien | 61kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 11 | I''m Cheeky | 6 | Joe Bowditch | W J Wood | 56.5kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Supervise | 8 | Sheridan Clarke | Carly Thomas | 62kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Legendary Diva | 5 | Koby Jennings | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Nietzsche | 3 | Emily Pozman | Jack Laing | 55.5kg |
Inexorable brings excellent recent form and a perfect record at Pakenham Synthetic. His ability to handle the synthetic surface and the distance gives him a significant edge over the competition.
Super Solar is a reliable performer at the mile distance and comes into this race with consistent form. The weight drop and good barrier draw are significant advantages. While not as strong on synthetics as the top pick, his overall form and suitability to the distance make him a strong contender.
Starchienne enters this race in good form and well-weighted. While untested at Pakenham Synthetic, her recent performances suggest she's capable of being competitive. The likely fast tempo should suit her racing style, and there's potential for further improvement third-up from a spell.
His best form would make him competitive in this field.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Inexorable | 7 | Jordan Childs | G M Begg | 60.5kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 4 | Super Solar | 2 | Daniel Stackhouse | Reece Goodwin | 58kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 8 | Teser | 3 | Joe Bowditch | G Eurell | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Starchienne | 5 | Billy Egan | Dominic Sutton | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Austrata | 4 | Beau Mertens | Reece Goodwin | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Lady Pappygate | 9 | Jett Stanley | Andrew Forsman | 57kg | $9.50 |
| 7th | 1 | Van Roy | 10 | Nadia Daniels | David Brideoake & Matt Jenkins | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Tahlequah | 6 | Ben Allen | Gavin Bedggood | 59kg | $16.00 |
| 9th | 9 | All Torque | 8 | Matthew Cartwright | J D Sadler | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 10 | The Ballet Dancer | 1 | Craig Newitt | Amber Hendry | 54kg | $151.00 |
Socially Sassy brings strong form and consistency to this race. The long break is a concern, but her first-up record (3:1-1-1) is encouraging. Drawn perfectly in barrier 1 to utilize her early speed.
The significant class drop and proven synthetic track record are major positives. While recent form is poor, the return to a preferred surface and strong jockey booking suggest improvement is likely. The high weight is a concern but offset by the class relief.
The wide barrier is a concern, but his consistent placing ability and good weight give him a chance to overcome it.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Socially Sassy | 1 | Billy Egan | A W Noonan | 59kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Pro Aussie | 7 | Koby Jennings | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 61kg | $17.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Very Grateful | 9 | Beau Mertens | G Eurell | 58kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Gymkhana | 13 | Emily Pozman | Angus Townley | 57.5kg | $4.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Women In Uniform | 4 | Nadia Daniels | Bill Papazaharoudakis | 54.5kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Cable De Vega | 5 | Joe Bowditch | Michael Huglin | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Albanian Icon | 6 | Matthew Cartwright | Trent Edmonds | 55.5kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Bob The Horse | 2 | Sheridan Clarke | J F Moloney | 62kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Eucalypt | 10 | Jett Stanley | M Croston & G Gilmour | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Gibraltar Tycoon | 11 | Jye Mc Neil | R D Griffiths | 60.5kg | $5.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Neylon''s Dream | 3 | Hannah Edgley | Ebony Tucker | 54kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Lovin'' Laughs | 12 | Ms J Kennedy | M Sell | 63kg | |
| Scr | 6 | A Beach In June | 8 | Daniel Moor | Dominic Sutton | 59kg |
Albanian Star brings strong recent form and a proven ability on synthetic tracks. While facing a slight class rise, her overall profile suggests she's well-positioned to handle the challenge and secure victory.
French Class impressed with a first-up win over this track and distance. While facing a significant class rise and carrying top weight, the good barrier draw and potential for second-up improvement make him a strong contender. His fresh form and recent success at the track give him an edge over some rivals.
Miss Ghent offers consistency and experience, with a strong overall record and proven ability at the distance. The class drop is significant and should see her more competitive. While recent form is a concern, the combination of factors suggests she's capable of figuring in the finish, albeit with less winning potential than the top two selections.
Tight Grip presents an intriguing value proposition. While facing a class rise and unproven on synthetic, the good barrier and room for improvement make him an interesting longshot.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Bencouver | 6 | Paul Gatt | M J Mehegan | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Albanian Star | 5 | Beau Mertens | Reece Goodwin | 57kg | $4.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Serial Celebrator | 3 | Thomas Stockdale | P Stokes | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 10 | Helavabel | 9 | Hannah Edgley | Ebony Tucker | 54.5kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Psychotic | 1 | Daniel Stackhouse | Amy & Ash Yargi | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 3 | Stand By Me Ned | 13 | Patrick Moloney | Ms M Lawson | 61kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Legatus | 7 | Nadia Daniels | J F Moloney | 59.5kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 2 | French Class | 2 | Joe Bowditch | Shea Eden | 61kg | $8.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Miss Ghent | 10 | Ben Allen | Paul & Tracey Templeton | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Godwits | 12 | Jett Stanley | E Jusufovic | 59.5kg | $13.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Space Cowboy | 8 | Melea Castle | Gary Cluning | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 12th | 11 | Midivani | 11 | Jade Da Rose | Brooke Verwey-Mitchell | 54kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 13 | Tight Grip | 4 | Billy Egan | N G Eades | 59kg |
Shaalute stands out with strong recent form, including a win and second place in last two starts. Drawn favorably in barrier 2 and carrying a manageable weight, Shaalute is well-positioned to capitalize on the expected fast tempo.
Bons To Riches brings solid credentials with consistent form and a win at this track and distance. The gelding benefits from a class drop and has proven synthetic track ability. While the wide barrier and top weight are concerns, the experience and class edge make Bons To Riches a worthy contender, though less likely to win than the top two selections.
The 3YO gelding draws the inside barrier which should prove advantageous. While facing a class rise and unproven on synthetic, the natural improvement expected makes Transactions a strong contender, albeit with slightly less confidence than Shaalute.
While recent form is inconsistent and less impressive than the top selections, the gelding is fresh up and has potential for improvement.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Mafee | 8 | Matthew Cartwright | C Vidotto & C Beasy | 60kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Shaalute | 2 | Emily Pozman | M M Laurie | 58.5kg | $2.10 |
| 3rd | 1 | Bons To Riches | 12 | Patrick Moloney | Alexander Rae | 61.5kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Farisha | 5 | Daniel Stackhouse | Reece Goodwin | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Omaha Dawn | 4 | J Radley | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Donation | 9 | Beau Mertens | B J Goodwin | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Zoomed | 15 | Jye Mc Neil | R D Griffiths | 58kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Short Reply | 3 | Ben Allen | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Laminar | 16 | Joe Bowditch | Michael Huglin | 56kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Express Yo''self | 13 | Jordan Childs | Amy & Ash Yargi | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 11th | 10 | Deep Joy | 11 | Craig Newitt | C Maher | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 12th | 13 | Little Magnus | 10 | Sage Duric | D Binaisse | 51.5kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Trak Chiller | 14 | Hannah Edgley | Reece Goodwin | 57kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Kalimna Views | 6 | Daniel Moor | John McArdle | 61kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Chambers Bay | 7 | Nadia Daniels | M C Watts | 59kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Transactions | 1 | Thomas Stockdale | A & S Freedman | 61.5kg |
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