Pakenham tips and results

Our price $4.20 · SP $3.40 · Beau Mertens

The Charlotte Littlefield-trained runner has drawn ideally in barrier 4, which should allow Beau Mertens to secure a good position in midfield. The advantageous barrier is particularly significant at Pakenham's 1000m start.

Our price $5.50 · SP $9.00 · Zac Spain

Now second-up from a spell and dropping significantly in class, she should show marked improvement. The advantageous barrier (3) will help overcome her tendency to get back in running.

Our price $18.00 · SP $31.00 · Zac Spain

The Jason Warren-trained gelding is second-up from a spell with the addition of a norton bit suggesting improvement is expected. Zac Spain takes the ride from a favorable barrier, and the fast tempo should suit his finishing style.

Our price $2.80 · SP $3.30 · Beau Mertens

Well-drawn in barrier 4 with Beau Mertens aboard, he looks ready to break through in this maiden.

Our price $4.20 · SP $3.00 · Beau Mertens

Her consistency is remarkable with 6 placings from 7 starts, and she's perfectly drawn in barrier 7 to utilize her tactical speed at Pakenham. Though stepping up to 1400m for the first time, her strong finishing efforts suggest the distance will suit, and she's well-weighted with 56kg.

Our price $3.00 · SP $2.50 · Jordan Childs

Silver Magnate brings an impressive record with 2 wins and a placing from just 4 starts. Despite the wide barrier, he has the early speed to overcome it and should be prominent in a race that favors on-pace runners at Pakenham. His soft track record is perfect from one attempt, and he's well-weighted with 61.5kg given his class. The slight concern is his declining form trend.

Our price $18.00 · SP $81.00 · Liam Riordan

She's second-up from a spell with a good second-up record, and drops significantly in class from BM70 company. Perfectly drawn in barrier 2 to utilize her tactical speed at Pakenham, and her previous 1600m win suggests the 1400m will suit perfectly.

Our price $3.50 · SP $2.80 · Ben Allen

House Of Lords is a progressive mare with an impressive record of 2 wins and 2 seconds from just 4 starts. She's stepping up in class but has been dominant at provincial level, winning last start at Sale over 1411m. The addition of blinkers first time could sharpen her up, and she handles soft tracks well. Ben Allen maintains the ride, which is a positive for continuity.

Our price $8.00 · SP $14.00 · Jake Noonan

Biden Time comes off a strong win at Benalla over 1606m and has a good record at this distance range with 1 win and 1 second from 3 attempts. He's drawn well in barrier 5 and should get a good run in transit. While rising in class is a concern, his recent form suggests he's improving and capable of being competitive. Jake Noonan maintains the ride, which is a positive for continuity.

Our price $12.00 · SP $26.00 · Zac Spain

Bon Fete represents excellent value with a strong record at the mile (2 wins, 1 second and 1 third from 5 starts). She handles soft tracks with 1 win and 1 second from 4 attempts. The return of blinkers is a positive gear change.

Our price $6.00 · SP $6.00 · Jye McNeil

Experienced mare with a perfect record at Pakenham over this distance. Her consistent form includes a recent placing at Flemington in stronger company. While carrying top weight, she has the class to overcome it and should be prominent from the outset. Her ability to handle soft tracks (2 wins from 15 starts) is a plus given the conditions, and she drops back in class from recent runs.

Our price $4.50 · SP $7.50 · Jamie Mott

Lightly-raced improver who ran a strong second last start over 1765m at Geelong on a soft track. The removal of blinkers should help him settle better for this first attempt at 2000m. The likely fast tempo should suit his racing pattern, and Jamie Mott is a strong booking.

Our price $7.00 · SP $13.00 · Liam Riordan

Progressive gelding coming off a dominant win at Murtoa. While this represents a significant class rise, his strong wet track credentials and excellent place strike rate suggest he'll be competitive. The very fast tempo should suit his racing pattern.

Our price $5.50 · SP $8.50 · Daniel Stackhouse

Quality mare resuming from a long spell with a significant class drop. Her first-up record is strong and she's a previous winner at Pakenham. The wide barrier is a concern, but her class should overcome this disadvantage. While untested on soft tracks, her tactical versatility suggests she can adapt. Represents solid each-way value.

Our price $8.00 · SP $11.00 · Rhys Mc Leod

His proven soft track ability and strong finishing burst make him well-suited to the conditions and likely fast tempo. The wide barrier is a concern, but he should get back and be running on strongly.