Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Victoria · Friday 7 November 2025
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Pakenham. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Good Harmony brings the strongest recent form, improving from 4th to 2nd in her two career starts. Her last start 2nd at Pakenham over 1400m suggests she's ready for the mile, and she gets in with just 56kg. The filly has shown ability on soft ground and should handle the heavy conditions. With a good draw and Craig Newitt aboard, she looks well-positioned to break through.
Johnich made an impressive debut when finishing 2nd at Mornington over 1500m on a Soft 5 track. The gelding should improve second-up and looks well-suited stepping up to the mile. With Daniel Stackhouse aboard again and a solid weight of 58kg, he represents the main danger to the top selection. The Jason Warren-trained runner has the scope to improve significantly.
His recent 2nd placing at Moe over the mile suggests he's found form at the right time, and he drops significantly in class here. Beau Mertens takes the ride which is a positive, though the 59.5kg is a concern.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Square Deal | 3 | Jamie Mott | Kelvin Southey | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Winter Grace | 7 | Sally Wynne | P Foster | 57.5kg | $81.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Johnich | 6 | Daniel Stackhouse | Jason Warren | 58kg | $2.60 |
| 4th | 7 | Good Harmony | 4 | Craig Newitt | Peter Gelagotis | 56kg | $1.65 |
| 5th | 3 | Tensile | 5 | Beau Mertens | N G Eades | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Icaro | 2 | Luke Currie | M C Kent | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Zeffirelli | 1 | Jake Noonan | Alexander Rae | 58kg |
Jenni Gone Bonkers brings the strongest form credentials, dropping significantly in class after competing admirably in Listed company. Has placed in 3 of 5 starts including at higher levels, and while first-up from a spell, she has performed well fresh previously.
Wyandra brings remarkable consistency with three second-place finishes from three career starts. His recent form is solid with a close second over this distance just 13 days ago. While unproven on heavy tracks, his adaptability on soft going (0-2-0 from 2 starts) suggests he should handle conditions. Race fitness is a significant advantage.
Best Terms is an interesting debutant from the McEvoy stable who typically have their horses well-prepared. The gear changes (ear muffs pre-race, lugging bit) suggest they're addressing any potential issues.
His consistency, race fitness, and proven ability on soft tracks make him a genuine chance in this field.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Jenni Gone Bonkers | 4 | Ethan Brown | C Maher | 56kg | $1.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Geeseven | 5 | Jordan Childs | G M Begg | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Best Terms | 6 | Luke Currie | T & C McEvoy | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Wyandra | 3 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Winsilence | 1 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Norse Warrior | 2 | Beau Mertens | P Stokes | 58kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Queen Victorious | 7 | Craig Newitt | Richard Laming | 56kg |
Her consistent form includes two seconds from five starts, and she's ideally drawn in barrier 4 to take up a forward position which suits Pakenham's layout. The mare gets a 2kg weight advantage and appears ready to break through after a solid third last start.
His recent form is solid with a 3rd placing last start over 1450m at Kilmore. While barrier 11 isn't ideal at Pakenham, he has the ability to work into a midfield position and should be strong through the line. The gelding has been knocking on the door with a second and third from five starts.
Triple Time returns from a lengthy spell with significant gear changes - blinkers first time and gelded since last run. While his only career start produced a moderate result (6th), the stable wouldn't persist without ability.
While his recent form is poor, he has placed 5 times from 17 starts and gets an advantageous barrier draw.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Tipping Rain | 13 | Celine Gaudray | J F Rattle | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Black Eyed Blonde | 4 | Liam Riordan | Ms W Kelly | 57.5kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 8 | Unriddle | 1 | Jason Maskiell | Rory Hunter | 59.5kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Triple Time | 5 | Beau Mertens | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59.5kg | $1.95 |
| 5th | 3 | Four Candles | 9 | Jamie Mott | M, W & J Hawkes | 59.5kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 5 | Parera | 11 | Zac Spain | M J Mehegan | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Zwasp | 3 | Craig Newitt | Shea Eden | 59.5kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Raghnall | 6 | Dylan Dunn | Shannon Roughan | 59.5kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Come On Hugo | 10 | Koby Jennings | Paul Worthington | 59.5kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 1 | City Wok | 12 | Fred W Kersley | R J Blacker | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Kirwans Bridge | 8 | Patrick Moloney | G M Moloney | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Moonlight Romance | 7 | Sally Wynne | Ms N Shelton | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Seeing Red | 2 | E Jusufovic | 59.5kg |
Motorsports showed significant ability on debut when a narrow second at Ballarat over 1000m on a Soft 5 track. The step up to 1200m looks ideal for this well-bred Street Boss filly, and the fast tempo predicted should suit her running style. Luke Currie retains the ride and the McEvoy stable typically has their horses ready to win second-up. Looks the clear standout.
Southern Slammer ran a strong second at this track and distance last start on a Soft 5 surface, beaten less than a length. The Hayes-trained gelding should strip fitter second-up and has drawn well in barrier 3. Daniel Stackhouse retains the ride and should give this son of Alabama Express every chance from a midfield position. Main danger to the top selection.
King Maywin has been consistent without winning in his four career starts. The Greg Eurell-trained gelding should appreciate the fast tempo predicted and has drawn well in barrier 2. Jordan Childs takes the ride and should give this son of King's Legacy every chance from a midfield position. Needs to improve but has the right setup to do so.
The application of blinkers for the first time could spark significant improvement, and she drops substantially in class from open company.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Motorsports | 14 | Luke Currie | T & C McEvoy | 56kg | $2.15 |
| 2nd | 10 | Let Lily Loose | 16 | Beau Mertens | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Southern Slammer | 3 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 1 | Jumpinmycar | 10 | Jake Noonan | A & J Williams | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Source Of Delight | 15 | Teodore Nugent | M, W & J Hawkes | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Sexy Warrior | 6 | Hannah Edgley | P Stokes | 55.5kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Rainy Night | 1 | Celine Gaudray | A & S Freedman | 58kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Waco Kid | 7 | Rhys Mc Leod | J R Welsh | 59.5kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Paramount Plus | 8 | Zac Spain | G Eurell | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Master Zous | 12 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 5 | King Maywin | 2 | Jordan Childs | G Eurell | 58kg | $6.00 |
| Scr | 12 | Very Famous | 13 | Dominic Sutton | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Night Flower | 9 | Theodore Ladd | R J Meunier | 56kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Merimbula | 5 | Jamie Mott | M M Laurie | 58kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Silent Fox | 4 | Jason Maskiell | Susie Wells | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | True Serenity | 11 | Luke Cartwright | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 54.5kg |
Her recent form is strong with a close 2nd last start at Geelong over 1100m just 17 days ago. Has an excellent second-up record and should handle the step up to 1200m where she's previously placed twice from three attempts.
Go Left is the wildcard with a perfect 2-from-2 record, including an impressive win at Ballarat just 15 days ago. While she faces a significant class rise and is unproven on heavy tracks, her progressive profile and weight advantage as a 3yo filly make her an intriguing value proposition. The P.G. Moody stable is in good form and this filly could be anything.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Reina Isabella | 6 | Beau Mertens | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 58.5kg | $3.60 |
| 2nd | 12 | Go Left | 9 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Stage 'n' Screen | 7 | Luke Cartwright | M W Walker | 60kg | $3.70 |
| 4th | 10 | Altermatum | 8 | Billy Egan | T & C McEvoy | 58.5kg | $2.60 |
| 5th | 1 | Fiasco Tess | 4 | Rose Hammond | M M Laurie | 61.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Ocean's Jen | 3 | Bailey Kinninmont | Andrew Perdon | 59kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 15 | Carolina Breeze | 15 | Billy Egan | Dominic Sutton | 58kg | $19.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Sophia's Magic | 10 | Rhys Mc Leod | Carly Thomas | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Korobeiniki | 2 | Emily Pozman | N J Harnett | 61.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Sun Setting | 14 | Rose Hammond | M M Laurie | 60kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Regal Tycoon | 12 | Jamie Mott | John McArdle | 60kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Escarpa | 11 | Zac Spain | G Eurell | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Chewing Gum | 13 | Celine Gaudray | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Gellhorn | 1 | Luke Currie | M C Kent | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | All Pink | 5 | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 56.5kg |
Lightly-raced gelding with impressive consistency (2-0-2 from 4 starts) who is perfectly positioned second-up from a spell. Has a perfect second-up record and draws ideally in barrier 3 for Pakenham's 1000m start. Recent third at this track and distance indicates readiness, and the slight class drop works in his favor. Well-weighted and should be prominent from the jump.
Consistent performer with an excellent first-up record (2-0-1 from 3) and strong track record at Pakenham (2-1-0 from 3). Has proven ability on heavy tracks with a second from one attempt. Drops significantly in class from recent runs and has consistent overall form (2-3-4 from 13). The wide barrier and top weight are concerns, but first-up prowess compensates.
Track specialist who won his only start at Pakenham and has a strong record at the distance (1-0-1 from 4). Drops significantly in class after competing in open company races at Flemington and Caulfield. First-up record is a concern (0-0-0 from 2), but the class drop compensates. Luke Currie is a positive jockey booking.
Draws perfectly in barrier 4 for Pakenham's 1000m start and has recent racing fitness (16 days since last run). Has proven ability on soft tracks with 2 wins from 10 starts.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Sophast | 11 | Craig Newitt | Patrick Keane | 56.5kg | $13.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Supernima | 10 | Emily Pozman | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 59.5kg | $2.35 |
| 3rd | 3 | No Fooling | 3 | Zoe Waller | C Maher | 58kg | $2.45 |
| 4th | 5 | Go To Hollywood | 4 | Jake Noonan | John R Allen | 58.5kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Smart Little Miss | 9 | Beau Mertens | Reece Goodwin | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Interest Point | 8 | Nadia Daniels | M M Laurie | 59kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Campari Twist | 6 | M M Laurie | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Kalimna Views | 2 | Jamie Mott | John McArdle | 57kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Lavandula | 7 | Thomas Sadler | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Latin Boss | 5 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Final Moment | 1 | Clayton Douglas | 55kg |
Progressive mare who has won 2 from 6 starts and is coming off a strong win at Geelong over 1300m. Her second-up record is perfect with 2 wins from 2 attempts, and she has a win on soft ground. While drawn wide, she has tactical versatility and the Jamie Mott booking is a positive. The class rise is offset by a good weight and her progressive profile.
Lightly-raced gelding dropping significantly in class after racing in stronger company. Has been knocking on the door with 3 seconds from his last 4 starts. While he's only won 1 from 8 overall, he's been consistent with 3 seconds and is well-placed to break through here. Luke Nolen takes the ride and from barrier 10 should get a nice trailing position.
Consistent gelding with an excellent record at the distance (3 wins from 6 starts). The main concerns are the top weight of 61.5kg and wide barrier, but his strong finishing ability and excellent record at 1400m give him strong claims despite these obstacles.
Mare dropping significantly in class after racing in much stronger company including Group and Listed races. The addition of blinkers first time could spark improvement, and from barrier 5 should get an ideal run.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Khadime | 5 | Billy Egan | Dominic Sutton | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 14 | Rushford | 2 | Bailey Kinninmont | Ms N Shelton | 54.5kg | $101.00 |
| 3rd | 12 | Maldini | 10 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56.5kg | $3.60 |
| 4th | 15 | Grinzinger Earl | 3 | Teodore Nugent | Shea Eden | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Didn't Miss Many | 7 | Zac Spain | Archie Alexander | 59.5kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 9 | Vixenette | 13 | Luke Currie | T & C McEvoy | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Northwood Vamoose | 8 | Sally Wynne | Ms S L Wynne | 55.5kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Astral Flame | 15 | Jamie Mott | E Jusufovic | 60kg | $2.30 |
| 9th | 6 | In Her Stride | 9 | Craig Newitt | J P Salanitri | 59kg | $8.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Shaalute | 11 | Rose Hammond | M M Laurie | 61.5kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Hola Amigos | 12 | Jason Maskiell | Ms W Kelly | 61kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Some People Callme | 4 | Rhys Mc Leod | Scott Cameron | 60kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Magick Media | 6 | Beau Mertens | G Eurell | 58kg | |
| Scr | 8 | The Negotiator | 1 | Jake Noonan | C I Brown | 58kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Canara | 14 | Fred W Kersley | C J Waller | 56.5kg |
His consistency is impressive with 5 placings from 6 starts, and barrier 6 gives Beau Mertens options in the run. While facing a class rise, his raw ability and strong finishing burst make him a genuine winning chance, particularly if the track allows horses to make ground from midfield.
Pennine Way brings strong consistency with 7 placings from 9 starts and has shown ability on soft tracks. The main concerns are the top weight of 60kg and being first-up from a lengthy spell, but his class and consistency make him a genuine place chance.
Macedon Rose brings strong form credentials dropping back from BM70 company where she finished a creditable 3rd last start at Ballarat. Her versatile racing pattern will suit the moderate tempo expected, and the Hayes/Mott combination is a significant positive. While unproven on heavy going, her adaptability and class edge make her the standout selection.
As a likely leader in a race with moderate tempo, he could prove difficult to run down if allowed to dictate terms. His consistency is impressive with 9 top-3 finishes in his last 12 starts, and the slight class drop is another positive factor.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Red On Red | 5 | Koby Jennings | John Pascoe | 58.5kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Global Eclipse | 6 | Beau Mertens | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 14 | Captain Barbossa | 4 | Celine Gaudray | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Pennine Way | 9 | Fred W Kersley | T & C McEvoy | 60kg | $2.20 |
| 5th | 7 | Blue Cowboy | 8 | Luke Cartwright | M C Kent | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 15 | Carivino | 16 | Susie Wells | 57.5kg | $51.00 | |
| Scr | 1 | Gallant Prince | 3 | Luke Nolen | Clayton Douglas | 60kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Cyclone Harmony | 13 | Craig Newitt | Peter Gelagotis | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Lim's Smythe | 7 | Jason Maskiell | D Meagher | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Xtrarevz | 11 | Emily Pozman | Margot McDougal | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Rebadge | 14 | Dominic Sutton | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Macedon Rose | 2 | Jamie Mott | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Blistering | 1 | Jake Noonan | John Pascoe | 57kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Subtle Power | 15 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Materazzi | 12 | Zac Spain | G Eurell | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | That'swhatshesaid | 10 | Liam Riordan | Nathan McPherson | 55.5kg |
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