★ Top pickWon
6Soul Mistress
Soul Mistress is the most credible, professional and track-proven runner in this maiden, with three placings from her last three runs including a synthetic effort at this very track.
Victoria · Monday 3 August 2026
Pakenham Synthetic tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Pakenham Synthetic. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won2/825%
Any tip won7/888%
Top pick placed7/888%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
Ladbrokes Popular SRM Mdn Plate
13:00 local2200mMaiden$32,000
Winner6. Soul MistressSP $1.40
2nd pick4th
3Star Of Tennyson
Her synthetic form line is solid with a recent minor placing, and the blinkers reapplication may sharpen her effort.
999th pickScratched
5Chateau Dancer
Chateau Dancer boasts the best staying credentials in the race, with a placing at today's 2200m trip and consistent minor placings across a variety of tracks.
Value pick5th
2Crunch Time
Crunch Time is a lightly-raced type stepping back to more suitable synthetic conditions after a well-beaten heavy-track run. The booking of a premier jockey and the first-time blinkers-off change both hint at stable confidence for improvement.
- 1st6Soul MistressJye McNeil$1.40
- 2nd7ZareeneeLiana Wood$61.00
- 3rd4Caitlin's PunchJake Noonan$41.00
- 4th3Star Of TennysonAlana Kelly$5.00
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Soul Mistress | 6 | Jye McNeil | K & K Keys | 57.5kg | $1.40 |
| 2nd | 7 | Zareenee | 1 | Liana Wood | Martin Gray | 54.5kg | $61.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Caitlin's Punch | 4 | Jake Noonan | A W Noonan | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Star Of Tennyson | 3 | Alana Kelly | Timothy McGuigan | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Crunch Time | 5 | Blake Shinn | J D Sadler | 59.5kg | $4.40 |
| Scr | 1 | Builtthiscity | 2 | Nadia Daniels | D J Walkley | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Chateau Dancer | 7 | A R McGregor | 57.5kg |
Become a Southside Racing Member Mdn Plate
13:30 local1600mMaiden$32,000
Winner3. Gold ChariotSP $1.18
★ Top pickWon
3Gold Chariot
Gold Chariot is clearly the classiest and most consistent runner in this maiden, with three placings from three starts against much stronger opposition than seen here today. Drawn conveniently in barrier 2 with a top rider aboard, it should get the run of the race just off the speed.
2nd pick7th
9Queens Of Vino
3rd pick6th
4Immortalised
Immortalised offers the most genuine course form in the race, with two runs already at Pakenham Synthetic and a recent placing at Mildura.
Value pick11th
6Ominous
- 1st3Gold ChariotBlake Shinn$1.18
- 2nd12Askmumaskdad$51.00
- 3rd8Royal StormAkira Sugawara$51.00
- 4th7PrecambrianLogan Bates$41.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Gold Chariot | 2 | Blake Shinn | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59.5kg | $1.18 |
| 2nd | 12 | Askmumaskdad | 12 | Craig Anderson | 59.5kg | $51.00 | |
| 3rd | 8 | Royal Storm | 11 | Akira Sugawara | Ms L Tolson & Ms L Proctor | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Precambrian | 4 | Logan Bates | M W Walker | 59.5kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Fight Like A Raven | 9 | Will Gordon | Ms L Tolson & Ms L Proctor | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Immortalised | 10 | Jason Maskiell | Jason Warren | 59.5kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Queens Of Vino | 7 | Damien Thornton | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Deltakai | 3 | Jake Noonan | A W Noonan | 59.5kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Ta Ta Tango | 13 | Craig Newitt | Ricky Pike | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Mortal Peak | 1 | Adam Mc Cabe | S C Bottomley | 59.5kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Ominous | 5 | Ethan Brown | G M Begg | 59.5kg | $9.00 |
| Scr | 10 | Rubiboo | 8 | Teodore Nugent | W Morrissey | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Lightning Joey | 6 | Brad Rawiller | Logan McGill | 59.5kg |
Hygain Edge Mdn Plate
14:00 local1400mMaiden$32,000
Winner4. EarthingSP $4.20
★ Top pick3rd
7Just Desserts
Despite lacking race history, Just Desserts represents the standout form proposition through elite stable proxy evaluation. Ben, Will & JD Hayes are among Australia's premier training operations with strong debut strike rates. Barrier 5 provides a workable position in a race where a lone leader (moderate tempo) should suit forward types. This looks the swiftest, best-bred type in a substandard maiden field.
2nd pickWon
4Earthing
Earthing arrives in career-best form, narrowly beaten last start and previously tested in stakes company (Flemington G3) underlining above-average ability for this grade.
3rd pick4th
3Dr Well
Solid third pick amid a moderate-depth maiden.
Value pickScratched
8Rip Current
- 1st4EarthingLuke Nolen$4.20
- 2nd1AubaineBlake Shinn$10.00
- 3rd7Just DessertsAkira Sugawara$1.75
- 4th3Dr WellLachlan Neindorf$6.50
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Earthing | 4 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 59.5kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 1 | Aubaine | 9 | Blake Shinn | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Just Desserts | 5 | Akira Sugawara | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | $1.75 |
| 4th | 3 | Dr Well | 6 | Lachlan Neindorf | Phillip & Tommy Stokes | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 10 | Dolce Carolina | 16 | Carleen Hefel | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57.5kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 17 | Thinkimacelebrity | 1 | Ryan Houston | Simon Zahra | 59.5kg | $71.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Vallo | 3 | Nadia Daniels | Bill Papazaharoudakis | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 16 | Heartstopper | 11 | R D Griffiths | 57.5kg | $151.00 | |
| 9th | 18 | Moonlight Romance | 2 | Sally Wynne | Ms N Shelton | 57.5kg | $81.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Fantastic Beast | 14 | Thomas Stockdale | Peter Gelagotis | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Bidu | 7 | Jason Maskiell | Liam Howley | 57.5kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Bradford | 13 | Teodore Nugent | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Egerton Reef | 12 | Will Gordon | W Morrissey | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Rip Current | 10 | Billy Egan | Matt Ivill | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Activating | 16 | Craig Newitt | T Busuttin & N Young | 57kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Soulsease River | 15 | Michael Dee | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Bluejet | 8 | Adam Mc Cabe | Jack Laing | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Stormy Song | 13 | Stephanie Hateley | K J Fythe | 55.5kg |
Frankston Sand Soil & Mini Mix Mdn Plate
14:30 local1100mMaiden$32,000
Winner10. Autumn LoverSP $3.20
★ Top pick2nd
2Cosmic Shower
Dropping in grade after facing stronger open company, she is fit, in-form and ideally placed to go one better than her last two placings.
2nd pick5th
4Mahrajan
A close second pick behind the horse that beat her.
3rd pickWon
10Autumn Lover
The Moody stable is professional and this represents a clear class edge, though she is unproven on synthetic and first-up, tempering conviction versus the exposed track form of the top two selections.
Value pickScratched
13Agoraphobic
- 1st10Autumn LoverLuke Nolen$3.20
- 2nd2Cosmic ShowerLachlan Neindorf$2.90
- 3rd5BrownburyDamien Thornton$13.00
- 4th15Kung Fu PandaAkira Sugawara$18.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Autumn Lover | 13 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 55kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 2 | Cosmic Shower | 5 | Lachlan Neindorf | Phillip & Tommy Stokes | 57.5kg | $2.90 |
| 3rd | 5 | Brownbury | 4 | Damien Thornton | C I Brown | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 15 | Kung Fu Panda | 3 | Akira Sugawara | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 55kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Mahrajan | 6 | Jye McNeil | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg | $3.60 |
| 6th | 1 | All Too Single | 15 | Craig Newitt | G Eurell | 57.5kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 18 | Torzannie | 2 | Melea Castle | Chris Diplock | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 14 | Planet Mars | 11 | J R Dore | 59.5kg | $41.00 | |
| 9th | 16 | My Destiny | 1 | Adele Garraway | 57.5kg | $151.00 | |
| 10th | 17 | Red Rain | 8 | M Sell | 57.5kg | $151.00 | |
| 11th | 11 | Fine Sierra | 14 | Carleen Hefel | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 12th | 3 | Jupiter's Girl | 7 | Jake Noonan | N J Harnett | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Crudens Tycoon | 17 | Beau Mertens | G Eurell | 57kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Gangland | 16 | Ethan Brown | T & C McEvoy | 57kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Vella Longa | 17 | Thomas Stockdale | G Eurell | 57kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Artison | 12 | Michael Dee | G M Begg | 55kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Pragmatic Lady | 10 | Teodore Nugent | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 55kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Agoraphobic | 9 | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 55kg |
Race Day Medical (Bm62)
15:00 local1100mBenchmark 62$27,000
Winner10. ObucciSP $11.00
★ Top pick2nd
2Margin Call
Margin Call is the most reliable and consistent runner in the field, with a strong recent record (14212x93) and a favourable inside barrier that allows an economical run into a very fast-run race. Placed at its last two starts against similar company, it presents as the most complete package of form, map and class credentials, deserving favouritism despite a lack of outright synthetic wins.
2nd pick3rd
3Duel Venture
Duel Venture drops back from a tough Bench.70 assignment to a more suitable Bench.62 level where it won two runs back at Geelong.
3rd pick6th
1Mafee
Value pick8th
8Astari
- 1st10ObucciLachlan Neindorf$11.00
- 2nd2Margin CallBlake Shinn$3.50
- 3rd3Duel VentureLogan Bates$6.00
- 4th5Bold PrintJason Maskiell$9.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Obucci | 7 | Lachlan Neindorf | Phillip & Tommy Stokes | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Margin Call | 2 | Blake Shinn | C Maher | 61.5kg | $3.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Duel Venture | 10 | Logan Bates | G Eurell | 60kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Bold Print | 11 | Jason Maskiell | Rachael Cunningham | 59.5kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Trinity's D'oro | 13 | Thomas Stockdale | Brian McGrath | 57.5kg | $61.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Mafee | 12 | Bailey Kinninmont | Reece Goodwin | 59.5kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Stormbourg | 15 | Teodore Nugent | J F Moloney | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 8 | Astari | 9 | Daniel Stackhouse | M W Walker | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 9th | 9 | Australian Legacy | 5 | Jye McNeil | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Jack The Judge | 3 | Brad Rawiller | Logan McGill | 59kg | $16.00 |
| 11th | 14 | It's Gnarly | 6 | Ryan Houston | Logan McGill | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| 12th | 4 | Octrain | 8 | Will Gordon | M Croston & G Gilmour | 60kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Magnardo | 4 | Jake Noonan | Reece Goodwin | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Girls Night | 16 | Alana Kelly | Daniel Kelly | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Pantoja | 1 | Sam Kennedy | Logan McGill | 56kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Ponte Arcobaleno | 14 | Ben Brisbourne | 56.5kg |
Ladbrokes Pakenham Cup On Sale (Bm62)
15:30 local1600mBenchmark 62$27,000
Winner9. Military BaseSP $5.50
★ Top pick3rd
1Hulkster
2nd pickWon
9Military Base
He looks the most likely to go one better and provides a strong forward-running threat.
3rd pick6th
8Isdell
Isdell's synthetic record is exceptional and he arrives fresh off a win just a week ago, suggesting fitness and residual form.
Value pick11th
7Iluvcoffee
His recent form is improving with a competitive placing here last start, and his distance form (12: 3-2-2) is solid.
- 1st9Military BaseLuke Nolen$5.50
- 2nd4TolpuddleDeclan Bates$14.00
- 3rd1HulksterThomas Stockdale$3.10
- 4th5ClansmanJye McNeil$18.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Military Base | 7 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 4 | Tolpuddle | 15 | Declan Bates | Nick Ryan | 60kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Hulkster | 10 | Thomas Stockdale | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 61kg | $3.10 |
| 4th | 5 | Clansman | 11 | Jye McNeil | J F Moloney | 59.5kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Fam Gorman | 6 | Akira Sugawara | Clay Beasy | 59.5kg | $61.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Isdell | 3 | Teodore Nugent | Cheryl Weller | 59.5kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Shares | 9 | Daniel Stackhouse | K & K Keys | 60kg | $4.60 |
| 8th | 10 | Outsidethesquare | 8 | Ethan Brown | G M Begg | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Queen Beira | 14 | Michael Dee | Reece Goodwin | 57.5kg | $14.00 |
| 10th | 13 | North Terrace | 5 | Lachlan Neindorf | Edward Cummings | 58kg | $51.00 |
| 11th | 7 | Iluvcoffee | 12 | Blake Shinn | Lee & Shannon Hope | 59.5kg | $9.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Oshima | 1 | Logan Bates | Ms C Alderson | 60kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Stole Him | 16 | Damien Thornton | Jason Warren | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Redwood Shadow | 2 | F Stockdale | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Stella Cantante | 4 | Nadia Daniels | N J Harnett | 52kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Toronova | 13 | I M Pankhurst | 54kg |
Cloudcon Construction Software (Bm62)
16:00 local1400mBenchmark 62$27,000
Winner7. Double PiSP $3.90
★ Top pick3rd
10Savannah Chill
Savannah Chill scored impressively last start at this same track and distance from an even wider gate, leading and holding on. Her synthetic record is unblemished (1 start, 1 win) and she maps as a likely leader again in a moderate-tempo race with no genuine leader. Form trajectory is clearly improving and she looks the one to beat.
2nd pickWon
7Double Pi
Proven synthetic performer with tactical speed to overcome a wide gate.
999th pickScratched
14Swift Circle
Jackson Radley's outstanding strike rate at Pakenham Synthetic adds further weight. A genuine placing chance with each-way claims given his consistent recent finishes.
Value pick4th
6Blondeau
- 1st7Double PiBree Temple$3.90
- 2nd2Banknote HustlerEthan Brown$5.00
- 3rd10Savannah ChillJye McNeil$3.30
- 4th6BlondeauBailey Kinninmont$12.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Double Pi | 14 | Bree Temple | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 2 | Banknote Hustler | 9 | Ethan Brown | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 62kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Savannah Chill | 17 | Jye McNeil | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | $3.30 |
| 4th | 6 | Blondeau | 12 | Bailey Kinninmont | Ms N Shelton | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Aloisi | 1 | Daniel Stackhouse | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Lift Net | 2 | Michael Dee | T & C McEvoy | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Queen Of Tuscany | 10 | Luke Nolen | Brad Cunningham | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Fierce Dreams | 6 | Declan Bates | Nick Ryan | 59kg | $16.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Cash Converter | 8 | Craig Newitt | Carly Thomas | 60.5kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Milbrae | 5 | Damien Thornton | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 60.5kg | $61.00 |
| 11th | 3 | Kagemusha | 15 | Will Gordon | Taige Weir | 61kg | $9.00 |
| 12th | 1 | His Finest Hour | 18 | Jade Smith | N J Dyer | 60.5kg | $18.00 |
| Scr | 13 | Lulu Darling | 16 | Adam Mc Cabe | Michael Huglin | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Swift Circle | 13 | Jackson Radley | Anthony Chibnall | 59kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Gallant Prince | 3 | Jake Noonan | Clayton Douglas | 59kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Titan Of Choice | 4 | Reece Goodwin | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | King Maywin | 7 | Jake Noonan | G Eurell | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 18 | You Never Can Tell | 11 | Thomas Stockdale | G Eurell | 58.5kg |
Cameron Industrial Commercial (Bm62)
16:30 local2200mBenchmark 62$27,000
Winner12. She's A ConSP $10.00
★ Top pick7th
1Verona Rupes
Verona Rupes draws to lead or sit close in a genuinely slow-tempo race, exactly the profile this track rewards. Best positioned type in the race.
2nd pick9th
9Shindy
Shindy's placing consistency is remarkable, and her course form at Pakenham Synthetic (1 win, 1 close second from 2 starts) is a major positive. Wide barrier is a mild concern but midfield map still workable.
999th pickScratched
4Love Sparkles
Love Sparkles has a standout synthetic record (3 wins from 5) and won at this exact track in similar grade last preparation.
Value pickWon
12She's A Con
- 1st12She's A ConRyan Houston$10.00
- 2nd3NothingelsemattersEthan Brown$4.40
- 3rd5Just DanceJackie Beriman$41.00
- 4th6Frank ExpressMakisha Salter$14.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | She's A Con | 11 | Ryan Houston | Reece Goodwin | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Nothingelsematters | 9 | Ethan Brown | Ms N Burke | 60kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 5 | Just Dance | 7 | Jackie Beriman | I M Pankhurst | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Frank Express | 2 | Makisha Salter | A Rosolini | 54.5kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 11 | El Sordo | 3 | Chelsea Thompson | Jamie Edwards | 52kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Chihuly | 8 | Billy Egan | G Eurell | 60kg | $3.80 |
| 7th | 1 | Verona Rupes | 1 | Will Gordon | Taige Weir | 61.5kg | $4.60 |
| 8th | 7 | Knee Deep | 5 | Damien Thornton | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56.5kg | $17.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Shindy | 12 | Lachlan Neindorf | Peter Gelagotis | 56kg | $9.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Thunder Zeus | 6 | Craig Newitt | Peter Gelagotis | 56kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Love Sparkles | 10 | Bree Temple | Lucy Yeomans | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Hexed | 4 | Alana Kelly | Daniel Kelly | 56kg |
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