★ Top pick3rd
8Wyandra
Barrier 3 perfect for Pakenham's first-half bias where top-6 at 400m dominate. Elite Moody stable, Nolen (21% track strike), midfield map suits fast tempo.
Victoria · Friday 1 May 2026
Pakenham tips and results
Our top pick won 3 of 9 races at Pakenham. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won3/933%
Any tip won7/978%
Top pick placed5/956%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
Ladbrokes Mega Multi Mdn Plate
16:15 local1200mMaiden$45,000
Winner7. KingsburySP $12.00
2nd pick6th
11Macca's Angel
Pakenham rewards inside forwards in top-6 at 400m. Second-up fitness, Currie booking signals intent.
3rd pick5th
9Jessica Rabbit
Not top-3 on form due to map but respected for place.
Value pickScratched
12Profile
Wide draw concern but Pakenham long straight helps closers slightly; fast tempo suits late finishers.
- 1st7KingsburyCraig Newitt$12.00
- 2nd1Bolting BlueLogan Bates$17.00
- 3rd8WyandraLuke Nolen$3.50
- 4th4ImpacticalJackson Radley$18.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Kingsbury | 10 | Craig Newitt | C W McDonald | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Bolting Blue | 8 | Logan Bates | R D Griffiths | 58kg | $17.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Wyandra | 3 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 58kg | $3.50 |
| 4th | 4 | Impactical | 5 | Jackson Radley | E & D Browne | 56kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Jessica Rabbit | 9 | Beau Mertens | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 56kg | $2.50 |
| 6th | 11 | Macca's Angel | 1 | Luke Currie | P Stokes | 56kg | $4.20 |
| 7th | 2 | Foxalation | 6 | Zac Spain | Angus Townley | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Grey Flyer | 7 | Luke Cartwright | Lloyd Kennewell | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Lady Tenshi | 4 | Jake Noonan | Julius Sandhu | 56kg | $81.00 |
| 10th | 5 | John In English | 2 | Dylan Dunn | Renee Pola | 58kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Johnny Tightlips | 1 | E Jusufovic | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Profile | 10 | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56kg |
Magic Millions National Sale Mdn Plate
16:45 local1000mMaiden$45,000
Winner6. Eureka RoseSP $20.00
★ Top pick5th
4Real Heir
Real Heir shows best recent maiden form with 2nd at 1000m Werribee 19 days ago, barrier 5 suiting likely midfield settling in fast tempo. Pakenham bias favours top-6 positions. Progression from 8th to 3rd to 2nd indicates peaking fitness.
2nd pickWon
6Eureka Rose
Second-up timing positive. Viable exotic chance.
3rd pickScratched
14Royal Honour
Luke Currie booking adds intent.
Value pick6th
10Unapproachable
Wide draw (14) hurts in position-biased Pakenham but jockey Cartwright (15% track strike) and stable intent mitigate. Overlay if maps better than expected.
- 1st6Eureka RoseJackie Beriman$20.00
- 2nd2Fear The ImpactJason Maskiell$4.60
- 3rd11Mr SapphireJake Noonan$5.00
- 4th9Red Rose CafeJoe Bowditch$7.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Eureka Rose | 2 | Jackie Beriman | Brian McGrath | 57.5kg | $20.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Fear The Impact | 6 | Jason Maskiell | Gavin Bedggood | 59.5kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 11 | Mr Sapphire | 4 | Jake Noonan | J F Moloney | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Red Rose Cafe | 3 | Joe Bowditch | Colin Scott | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Real Heir | 1 | Zac Spain | Mick Shepherdson | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 10 | Unapproachable | 9 | Luke Cartwright | E Jusufovic | 57.5kg | $4.20 |
| 7th | 3 | Fox Peril | 8 | Dylan Dunn | Ms N Burke | 59.5kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Mathletes | 7 | Samantha Noble | S G Noble | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Unfailing Truth | 5 | Logan Bates | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 55kg | $5.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Allumeuse | 1 | Scott Cameron | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Wasai | 2 | Dakotah Keane | C W McDonald | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Gottaluvsport | 1 | Jacques Luxe | R J Meunier | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | On My Own | 6 | Geon Singh | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Royal Honour | 3 | R D Griffiths | 59.5kg |
Hygain Edge Mdn Plate
17:15 local1600mMaiden$45,000
Winner2. Emperor TzuSP $1.80
★ Top pickWon
2Emperor Tzu
Strong class drop from Listed, barrier 1 suits fast tempo and Pakenham's on-pace bias. Recent poor run in black-type forgivable against depth. Perfect map to lead or sit handy in top 3 at 400m.
2nd pick6th
9Emanating
Strong recent form with Pakenham 3rd last start (1400m). Consistent placer profile suits maiden volatility. Improving trajectory makes strong each-way case despite no wins.
3rd pick4th
1Crystal Jade
Progressive with recent Pakenham 3rd showing track affinity. Barrier 6 ideal for handy settling on position-driven track.
Value pick9th
11Kaddari
Battle-hardened with recent 1600m 3rd and Pakenham experience (6 runs). Fast tempo suits late closer if gets cover.
- 1st2Emperor TzuBeau Mertens$1.80
- 2nd7TagalaonCraig Newitt$21.00
- 3rd3MywifeisnothereDylan Dean$31.00
- 4th1Crystal JadeZac Spain$4.40
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Emperor Tzu | 1 | Beau Mertens | C Maher | 59.5kg | $1.80 |
| 2nd | 7 | Tagalaon | 2 | Craig Newitt | K & K Keys | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Mywifeisnothere | 8 | Dylan Dean | Simone Walker | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Crystal Jade | 6 | Zac Spain | Nathan Dunn | 59.5kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 8 | Creusa | 9 | Luke Currie | E & D Browne | 57.5kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Emanating | 7 | Luke Cartwright | Craig Blackshaw | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Silver Lightning | 4 | Joe Bowditch | P Foster | 59.5kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Rough Act | 5 | Jason Maskiell | Ms R Frost | 59.5kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Kaddari | 11 | Jake Noonan | Ms B Dunn | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Squid Pro Quo | 3 | Theodore Ladd | E Jusufovic | 59.5kg | $20.00 |
| Scr | 10 | Ivy Princess | 9 | R J Meunier | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Sun In June | 10 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57.5kg |
The Victorian Picnic Grand Final
17:45 local1600mOpen$25,000
Winner3. BookmanSP $2.60
★ Top pick5th
1Diamanda
Diamanda stands out on pure form with unmatched distance record (8-2-1 from 20) and strong good track stats (9-7-8 from 46). Recent wins carrying big weights in open races show class edge.
2nd pickWon
3Bookman
Bookman offers strong form credentials with excellent distance record and recent competitive runs in open company carrying big weights. Good track form solid, recent placing on heavy shows toughness. Midfield map ideal for Pakenham's position bias.
3rd pick10th
2Qubella
Good track record strong but wide draw and backmarker style challenge Pakenham's forward bias. Recent fitness edge but barrier tempers enthusiasm vs better mapped rivals.
Value pick6th
8Little Richie Turf
Little Richie Turf represents value with recent open win, Pakenham experience (1 win from 12 starts), and ideal barrier 6 for track's forward bias.
- 1st3BookmanMelinda McDonald$2.60
- 2nd7Lika MoshRowan Cox$61.00
- 3rd5EpicusBen Moffat$14.00
- 4th10TussockJack Virgona$31.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Bookman | 7 | Melinda McDonald | D M Noonan | 64.5kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 7 | Lika Mosh | 2 | Rowan Cox | P Foster | 63kg | $61.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Epicus | 10 | Ben Moffat | T Kilgower | 63kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Tussock | 1 | Jack Virgona | Ms R Kelly | 63kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Diamanda | 6 | Shaun Cooper | M T Binney | 71kg | $3.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Little Richie Turf | 5 | Leigh Taylor | Ms D Clover | 63kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Hawkestone | 3 | Angela Bence | Neville Aulich | 63kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Rebillyous | 8 | Raymond Douglas | T Kilgower | 63kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Gwennybegg | 4 | Dani Walker | G Boucher | 63.5kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Qubella | 9 | Maddison Morris | B J Goodwin | 66kg | $4.40 |
| Scr | 11 | Theo Five | 12 | N J Dyer | 63kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Cesar Bessan | 5 | D P Dwyer | 63kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Littlebirdie | 10 | T Kilgower | 63kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Disclevaboy | 14 | Dennis Julius | 63kg |
Designer Coolrooms Mdn Plate
18:15 local1400mMaiden$45,000
Winner3. HulksterSP $6.00
★ Top pick2nd
5Oyster Lane
Barrier 3 perfect for Pakenham's forward bias, Maher stable elite, maps midfield in fast tempo.
2nd pick3rd
4Overcast
Nolen booking (21% track strike) adds intent, maps midfield well despite fast tempo.
3rd pickWon
3Hulkster
Hulkster's barrier 1 major plus at position-driven Pakenham, prior 2nd from same gate at similar trip.
Value pickScratched
2Dr Davinci
Wide draw (9) concern at barrier-neutral Pakenham but Griffiths stable, class drop help.
- 1st3HulksterLogan Bates$6.00
- 2nd5Oyster LaneJake Noonan$2.30
- 3rd4OvercastLuke Nolen$2.60
- 4th1BolshieRuby Lamont$101.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Hulkster | 1 | Logan Bates | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Oyster Lane | 3 | Jake Noonan | C Maher | 59.5kg | $2.30 |
| 3rd | 4 | Overcast | 5 | Luke Nolen | E & D Browne | 59.5kg | $2.60 |
| 4th | 1 | Bolshie | 7 | Ruby Lamont | P Gorman | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Rowdy Express | 4 | Zac Spain | K & K Keys | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 11 | White Wine | 2 | Luke Currie | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Prestige Miami | 9 | Beau Mertens | Julius Sandhu | 57.5kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Russian Cavalier | 8 | Luke Cartwright | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Enchanted Hussler | 6 | Jett Stanley | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Dr Davinci | 9 | R D Griffiths | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Stoneage Romeo | 10 | Nathan Dunn | 59.5kg |
Ladbrokes Sabaj Mile Series Heat 2 Hcp (66)
18:45 local1600mRestricted 66$40,000
Winner8. Hey BellaSP $3.60
★ Top pick7th
4Lim's Smythe
Fast tempo suits finishing strength over raw speed. Blinkers first time from sharp stable.
2nd pickWon
8Hey Bella
Hey Bella perfectly mapped with barrier 1 to lead or sit handy on position-driven Pakenham (on-pace 33% win rate). Light weight, consistent mare suits fast tempo. Strong place claims even if pressured early.
3rd pick8th
6Galant Knight
Galant Knight lightly-raced 3yo with barrier 3 ideal for Pakenham's first-half bias. Debut maiden win on good track shows talent; Hayes stable excels with young horses, Currie booking signals intent. Proxy form strong (trainer/jockey quality). Fast tempo suits settling handy.
Value pick5th
2Oceans Above
Recent 1600m Seymour win, distance proven (13:3-1-1). Each-way value if gets cover.
- 1st8Hey BellaJackson Radley$3.60
- 2nd9Winter GraceRuby Lamont$91.00
- 3rd7GarnachoLuke Nolen$8.50
- 4th1Crazy TownZac Spain$9.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Hey Bella | 1 | Jackson Radley | Luke Oliver | 54.5kg | $3.60 |
| 2nd | 9 | Winter Grace | 2 | Ruby Lamont | P Foster | 52.5kg | $91.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Garnacho | 7 | Luke Nolen | E & D Browne | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 1 | Crazy Town | 8 | Zac Spain | T Busuttin & N Young | 60kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Oceans Above | 9 | Craig Newitt | Reece Goodwin | 59.5kg | $20.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Shidan | 5 | Jason Maskiell | Adele Garraway | 59.5kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Lim's Smythe | 4 | Jake Noonan | D Meagher | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Galant Knight | 3 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58.5kg | $3.70 |
| 9th | 5 | Torn | 6 | Joe Bowditch | Ben Brisbourne | 59kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 10 | Mahsay | 10 | R J Meunier | 55kg |
Ladbrokes Sky Heights Stayers Series Heat 3 (Bm66)
19:15 local2000mBenchmark 66$40,000
Winner4. My Roca FellaSP $4.20
★ Top pickWon
4My Roca Fella
My Roca Fella tops form assessment with improving trend (recent 3-2), excellent barrier 2 for midfield/forward settling on Pakenham's position bias track. Distance proven (1 win, 2 places from 6), recent fitness from 21 days ago, Luke Currie hot (25% win rate last 20). Moderate-fast tempo suits.
2nd pick2nd
3Aristonous
Regular racing fitness edge over first-uppers.
3rd pick3rd
8Just Jenni
Just Jenni progressive with recent BM62 win at Cranbourne, consistent placings (9:2-2-2 overall). Light weight helps, but barrier 9 tests map on on-pace track. Not top pick due to barrier vs #4/#3, but reliable place claimer.
Value pickScratched
7Flash Of Dallas
Moderate-fast tempo suits late surge if improves timely. #1 Lightening Mann overlooked first-up long layoff despite class.
- 1st4My Roca FellaLuke Currie$4.20
- 2nd3AristonousLuke Cartwright$6.50
- 3rd8Just JenniJett Stanley$4.00
- 4th10Sparkle LinkZac Spain$14.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | My Roca Fella | 2 | Luke Currie | John McArdle | 58.5kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 3 | Aristonous | 3 | Luke Cartwright | Trent Edmonds | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 8 | Just Jenni | 7 | Jett Stanley | Lloyd Kennewell | 57.5kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Sparkle Link | 5 | Zac Spain | G Eurell | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Don Stefano | 8 | Jackson Radley | E & D Browne | 55.5kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Lightening Mann | 6 | Thomas Stockdale | C Maher | 62.5kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 5 | Corona Lad | 4 | Teodore Nugent | Nathan Dunn | 58kg | $4.40 |
| 8th | 9 | Rocket Lad | 1 | Craig Newitt | Rachael Cunningham | 55.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Chimed | 6 | Annie Alexander | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Flash Of Dallas | 7 | Ben Brisbourne | 57.5kg |
Bunyip Equipment (Bm62)
19:45 local1400mBenchmark 62$40,000
Winner9. Lady SadlerSP $5.00
★ Top pick5th
4Lauberhorn
Barrier 6 ideal for Pakenham's forward bias, midfield map suits fast tempo.
2nd pick3rd
7Lathlain
Barrier 4 ensures forward Pakenham position; 1400m specialist (4:2-0-0) suits distance. Solid place claims in fast tempo.
3rd pickScratched
6Fatty Finn
Fatty Finn's recent Sale maiden win followed strong Pakenham second (heavy); barrier 5 ensures forward spot critical at position-driven Pakenham.
Value pick9th
11Venetian Choice
Geelong 1400m win shows stamina, second-up from spell suits patterns.
- 1st9Lady SadlerDakotah Keane$5.00
- 2nd8Noble WorkLogan Bates$7.50
- 3rd7LathlainJackson Radley$4.60
- 4th3The MansmanFred W Kersley$16.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Lady Sadler | 6 | Dakotah Keane | C W McDonald | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Noble Work | 2 | Logan Bates | Michael Trotter | 60kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | Lathlain | 4 | Jackson Radley | T Busuttin & N Young | 58kg | $4.60 |
| 4th | 3 | The Mansman | 1 | Fred W Kersley | Peter Gelagotis | 61kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Lauberhorn | 5 | Beau Mertens | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 60.5kg | $3.70 |
| 6th | 5 | Sparkling Luck | 7 | Luke Cartwright | Lloyd Kennewell | 60.5kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Titan's Spirit | 8 | Jason Maskiell | Ms N Burke | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Savamoon | 9 | Bree Temple | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Venetian Choice | 3 | Luke Currie | G Eurell | 58kg | $15.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Masterful | 7 | E Jusufovic | 64kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Fatty Finn | 5 | Charlotte Littlefield | 60kg |
Gippsland Premium Quarries (Bm62)
20:15 local1200mBenchmark 62$40,000
Winner4. Banknote HustlerSP $2.70
★ Top pickWon
4Banknote Hustler
Lightly raced 3yo from elite stable shows upside despite wide draw. Very fast tempo suits closing speed.
2nd pick5th
5Fearless Writer
Fearless Writer secures 2nd on recent improving form (2nd BM66 16 days ago) and ideal barrier 2 to exploit Pakenham's top-6 at 400m bias. Midfield map suits very fast tempo. Luke Currie hot (25% wins).
3rd pick6th
10Espana
Second up from top stable, dropping class. Barrier 6 allows midfield position for Pakenham bias.
Value pick4th
7Mafee
Regular prep suits very fast tempo from midfield. Pakenham bias manageable from barrier 7. Overlooked vs first-uppers but recent form trumps; strong each-way play in volatile BM62.
- 1st4Banknote HustlerThomas Stockdale$2.70
- 2nd6Olivia RoseBree Temple$3.30
- 3rd9Duel VentureZac Spain$20.00
- 4th7MafeeBeau Mertens$14.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Banknote Hustler | 9 | Thomas Stockdale | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 61kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 6 | Olivia Rose | 3 | Bree Temple | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 9 | Duel Venture | 10 | Zac Spain | G Eurell | 58.5kg | $20.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Mafee | 6 | Beau Mertens | Reece Goodwin | 59.5kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Fearless Writer | 1 | Luke Currie | A R McGregor | 60kg | $3.90 |
| 6th | 10 | Espana | 5 | Luke Cartwright | Lloyd Kennewell | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Miss Kasei | 8 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Sunni Mofeed | 4 | Jason Maskiell | Ms W Kelly | 60kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Hettinger | 7 | Dylan Dunn | N J Dyer | 63kg | $91.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Electric Belle | 2 | Ruby Lamont | Jack Laing | 60.5kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Empressive Enuff | 1 | D Binaisse | 61.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Yeah Right | 13 | Ms L Tolson & Ms L Proctor | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Blondie's Toronado | 9 | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 56kg |
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