The addition of blinkers and Ben Melham's booking suggests stable confidence in breakthrough performance. Her strong finishing ability suits the likely moderate-fast tempo.
Victoria · Thursday 19 February 2026
Pakenham tips and results
Our top pick won 4 of 7 races at Pakenham. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Ladbrokes Mega Multi Mdn Plate
The significant class drop to maiden level, combined with the inside barrier draw, provides strong winning chances despite the first-up assignment. Her proven ability at higher levels gives her a clear class edge.
Silent Answer showed promise with a close second at Geelong over a similar distance and returns with blinkers for the first time. The Neindorf/Stokes combination has a solid strike rate, and her proven ability at the distance gives her strong each-way claims despite the wide draw.
- 1st7SeychellesJordan Childs$8.00
- 2nd5OttolenghiBeau Mertens$3.80
- 3rd2Carry TradeCeline Gaudray$8.00
- 4th8Silent AnswerLachlan Neindorf$9.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Seychelles | 2 | Jordan Childs | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Ottolenghi | 3 | Beau Mertens | T Busuttin & N Young | 57kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 2 | Carry Trade | 1 | Celine Gaudray | Liam Howley | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Silent Answer | 10 | Lachlan Neindorf | P Stokes | 57kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Dolce Carolina | 7 | Zac Spain | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Privateer | 5 | Ben Melham | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57kg | $3.40 |
| 7th | 1 | All Too Single | 4 | Craig Newitt | G Eurell | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Thinking Positive | 6 | Jason Maskiell | Peter Gelagotis | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Tinuviel | 8 | Luke Cartwright | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Lady Of Soul | 11 | Remi Tremsal | D Binaisse | 57kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 9 | So Enchanting | 9 | Luke Currie | T & C McEvoy | 57kg |
9mile Fresh Mdn Plate
The addition of blinkers first time should sharpen his focus, while Ben Melham's excellent recent form (30% strike rate) adds confidence. As a Zoustar colt, he has the breeding to improve significantly second-up.
Talkin' Stern brings valuable track experience from his recent 4th at Pakenham and the booking of John Allen suggests stable confidence. The Astern gelding should appreciate the step up to 1400m and can improve with race fitness. The wide draw is concerning but Allen's tactical skills can overcome it.
Southern Sunshine represents the classic maiden mystery with no form guide but positive indicators. Ben Allen's excellent recent form (25% strike rate) and the gear changes suggest stable confidence.
- 1st5Light MovesBen Melham$2.90
- 2nd9Talkin' SternJohn Allen$6.00
- 3rd6Mr MargolinThomas Stockdale$15.00
- 4th8Power PlayedJye McNeil$11.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Light Moves | 8 | Ben Melham | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 9 | Talkin' Stern | 14 | John Allen | Gavin Bedggood | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Mr Margolin | 11 | Thomas Stockdale | G Eurell | 59kg | $15.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Power Played | 1 | Jye McNeil | Alexander Rae | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 2 | San Pueblo | 9 | Melea Castle | Marcus Fahler | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Ballistic Romeo | 7 | Jamie Melham | Jason Warren | 59kg | $4.80 |
| 7th | 13 | Clansman | 4 | Jamie Mott | J F Moloney | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Bjarne | 2 | Patrick Moloney | R D Griffiths | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Rose Velvet | 13 | Ben Kennedy | Shannon Roughan | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Southern Sunshine | 3 | Ben Allen | Mitchell Leek | 59.5kg | $17.00 |
| 11th | 15 | Gypsy Roma | 16 | Chris Diplock | 57.5kg | $151.00 | |
| 12th | 10 | Which Floor | 6 | Jake Noonan | A & J Williams | 59kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 7 | On The Loose | 12 | Beau Mertens | G Eurell | 59kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Hurry Up Poppy | 10 | Ruby Lamont | M C Kent | 53.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Redcloud | 15 | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Wombat | 5 | Rhys Mc Leod | Jarrod Robinson | 59kg |
Beraldo Coffee Mdn Plate
His form shows clear upward trajectory with each start, and the distance suits his racing pattern.
Her third placing at Sandown over 1600m demonstrates clear suitability for today's conditions. The elite jockey booking suggests stable confidence, and her form pattern shows improvement despite being winless.
Stand My Ground returns fresh from a 139-day spell with blinkers applied for the first time, suggesting connections expect improvement. The fresh condition and gear change provide upside in a race lacking standout chances.
Her consistent form includes two placings from four starts, and the light weight provides a significant advantage.
- 1st2Mr IndependentBeau Mertens$2.40
- 2nd6ButterscotchCraig Williams$3.40
- 3rd4ShotaroJamie Mott$10.00
- 4th9SkydreamJohn Allen$10.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Mr Independent | 5 | Beau Mertens | Julius Sandhu | 59kg | $2.40 |
| 2nd | 6 | Butterscotch | 6 | Craig Williams | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57.5kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 4 | Shotaro | 7 | Jamie Mott | T Busuttin & N Young | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Skydream | 4 | John Allen | Mitchell Freedman | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Detroit Dreaming | 2 | Rose Hammond | G Eurell | 54kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Ardashir | 3 | Ben Allen | C Maher | 59.5kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Saint Louis Blue | 1 | Thomas Stockdale | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59kg | $19.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Gigantor | 8 | Ben Kennedy | M Krikas | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Vallo | 10 | Nadia Daniels | Bill Papazaharoudakis | 56kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Stand My Ground | 9 | Jamie Melham | Marc Chevalier | 57kg |
Superior Food Services (Bm66)
The Ben Melham booking and willingness to step up significantly in class indicates genuine stable confidence. His inside barrier provides a crucial advantage on Pakenham's synthetic surface where leaders are favoured in 1000m races.
The addition of blinkers and proven jockey/trainer combination provides confidence despite the wide barrier draw.
La Roux brings impressive credentials with an unbeaten record at 1000m and strong second-up performance. The significant class drop from Listed company provides a major advantage, while her distance specialization makes her a strong each-way proposition.
Barari represents excellent value given her strong first-up record and significant class drop. The extended spell may have benefited her despite fitness concerns.
- 1st6Trapper JohnBen Melham$1.60
- 2nd2ViasainJamie Mott$9.00
- 3rd3VolatileLuke Cartwright$41.00
- 4th7Fully CalculatedJackson Radley$20.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Trapper John | 2 | Ben Melham | C W McDonald | 59kg | $1.60 |
| 2nd | 2 | Viasain | 6 | Jamie Mott | John McArdle | 59.5kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Volatile | 8 | Luke Cartwright | Ms L Tolson & Ms L Proctor | 59.5kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Fully Calculated | 1 | Jackson Radley | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 55.5kg | $20.00 |
| 5th | 5 | La Roux | 5 | Lachlan Neindorf | P Stokes | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 8 | Barari | 4 | Jamie Melham | C Maher | 55.5kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 1 | Nation State | 7 | Dylan Dean | J F Moloney | 59kg | $13.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Epic Centre | 3 | Thomas Stockdale | Annalise Maragos | 59kg |
Trusteel Fabrications (Bm62)
Kokako presents as the standout selection with an exceptional first-up record and ideal positioning from barrier 2. The mare's 67% first-up strike rate and 80% overall place rate demonstrate remarkable consistency. Her previous Pakenham form (2nd) and proven Good track ability align perfectly with today's conditions. The 131-day break is offset by her fresh-up prowess.
His Good track dominance (67% strike rate) and second-up positioning suggest he's primed for another strong showing. The wide barrier is concerning on Pakenham's synthetic surface, but his recent winning form and class rise trajectory make him a compelling overlay chance.
- 1st5KokakoJamie Melham$2.80
- 2nd2DamehoodEthan Brown$2.90
- 3rd1AllinthetimingBilly Egan$13.00
- 4th6MigliorareCeline Gaudray$9.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Kokako | 2 | Jamie Melham | Lloyd Kennewell | 60.5kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 2 | Damehood | 5 | Ethan Brown | C Maher | 61.5kg | $2.90 |
| 3rd | 1 | Allinthetiming | 9 | Billy Egan | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 61.5kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Migliorare | 6 | Celine Gaudray | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 60kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Bossy Star | 10 | Jake Noonan | M M Laurie | 60.5kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Shidan | 7 | Emily Pozman | Adele Garraway | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Karasmatic | 1 | Ben Allen | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Snappy Beau | 8 | Jason Maskiell | Ms D Chapman | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Stormbourg | 3 | Ryan Houston | J F Moloney | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Fly By Light | 4 | Ben Melham | C W McDonald | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Pietro Road | 11 | Teodore Nugent | M, W & J Hawkes | 58kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Stahnado | 12 | Sam Kennedy | John McArdle | 54kg |
Ray White Pakenham & Officer (Bm66)
The class rise is a concern, but his raw ability and current trajectory suggest he can handle the step up.
Stay Silent brings strong credentials as a last-start winner dropping in class. The class drop from previous campaigns gives him a significant advantage, though the wide barrier and top weight present challenges.
The class rise is significant, but his raw ability and quality connections suggest he can handle the step up with natural improvement expected.
The class rise from maiden level is the main concern, but his raw ability suggests he can handle the step up and offers strong each-way value.
- 1st5Mount SabyinyoJamie Mott$5.00
- 2nd6The Flying PopovBen Melham$11.00
- 3rd3Insain HarryBen Allen$2.90
- 4th1MasterfulRose Hammond$12.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Mount Sabyinyo | 1 | Jamie Mott | T Busuttin & N Young | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | The Flying Popov | 5 | Ben Melham | C J Waller | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Insain Harry | 7 | Ben Allen | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 60kg | $2.90 |
| 4th | 1 | Masterful | 3 | Rose Hammond | E Jusufovic | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Stay Silent | 6 | Ethan Brown | C Maher | 60.5kg | $3.70 |
| 6th | 4 | Snappy Secret | 9 | Jason Maskiell | Ms D Chapman | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 8 | You Never Can Tell | 4 | Lachlan Neindorf | G Eurell | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Chartwell House | 8 | Liana Wood | Jack Laing | 51kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Axiom | 2 | Thomas Stockdale | Gavin Bedggood | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Rushford | 10 | Sally Wynne | Ms N Shelton | 55kg | $151.00 |
Stables Plus Hcp (62)
Two consecutive seconds, including a narrow defeat at Sandown-Hillside, demonstrate current fitness and ability. The Hayes stable booking of Stackhouse adds confidence despite the class rise.
The good barrier draw provides tactical flexibility, though the class rise presents the main concern.
Quite The Lass brings proven Pakenham form with a recent third over this distance. The wide draw is concerning, but her track familiarity and current form make her a genuine place chance.
Crossoverkid represents solid value as a second-up runner with proven distance ability. His recent Cranbourne fourth was encouraging, and the reapplication of winkers suggests connections expect improvement. The 2000m distance suits his staying style, and second-up statistics show promise despite the class challenge.
- 1st1MickidabeelKoby Jennings$26.00
- 2nd4Diggers AimJamie Mott$13.00
- 3rd10ConvoJohn Allen$7.00
- 4th9AlmagoJordyn Weatherley$31.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Mickidabeel | 1 | Koby Jennings | Aaron Laing | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Diggers Aim | 5 | Jamie Mott | T Rogers | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Convo | 14 | John Allen | C Maher | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Almago | 6 | Jordyn Weatherley | M C Kent | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Mr Bannock | 12 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | $1.85 |
| 6th | 5 | Akitu | 10 | Jason Maskiell | Joanne Mugavin | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Quite The Lass | 13 | Jye McNeil | Reece Goodwin | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Flaming Moon | 3 | Craig Newitt | Edward Cummings | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Gymkhana | 4 | Ben Kennedy | Angus Townley | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Crossoverkid | 9 | Ben Allen | Andrew Payne | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 11th | 8 | Kokonotsu | 11 | Teodore Nugent | Thomas Carberry | 58kg | $51.00 |
| 12th | 12 | Towntotown | 7 | Jake Noonan | Julius Sandhu | 56.5kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Bertrand | 15 | T & C McEvoy | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | King Ben | 8 | M J Mehegan | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Vizie | 2 | Chris Calthorpe | 58kg |
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