Races MR Pakenham

Worked home fairly from well back when fifth on debut in a Mdn at Cranbourne, beaten five lengths after being near the top of an open market. He was never a winning factor there, but the run was not devoid of merit given he had many lengths to make up. Must take a decent step forward, place chance.

Finished last at Pakenham Synthetic first-up, beaten over 12 lengths after settling rearward and making no impression, and that was in country company before a harder meeting here. His previous run at this venue on heavy ground was another well-beaten effort over 1200m. Long maiden record and modest 1000m profile make this a tough assignment.

Debuts without race experience, so the market may be the best guide. His latest trial was a close second at Cranbourne, which gives some indication he has come on from earlier jump-outs, but the stable has limited recent debut success and he carries the full 59.5kg. Would prefer to see.

Went within a head of breaking through at Hamilton when favourite in a Mdn on soft ground, travelling just off the lead and being pipped late. This is harder than that country assignment, but he has placed eight times from 11 starts and has also placed twice from three runs at this track. Better for that and has always promised a bit.

Has been race fit without threatening, finishing seventh at Bairnsdale last start when beaten just over four lengths at generous odds and with no clear excuse. Two back at Sale he began slowly and was held up before finishing ninth, so there was more context to that run. Can't have.

Debuts with a strong profile for this Mdn, having won two Pakenham trials and attracted Blake Shinn for her first race start. A $825,000 purchase by Frankel, she comes from a yard that has produced two winners from seven debut runners in the supplied record. Race experience is the unknown but she profiles well.

Starts her career after four trials, most recently a fourth at Pakenham, with a second there in the trial prior. The family offers some encouragement through Abovethefrostline, a city winner over 1000m, but the stable's supplied debut record is winless from seven runners. Minor claims look more realistic.

Returns from a five-month break after a highly encouraging debut second in a Mdn at Geelong, beaten a nose on heavy ground after covering ground, being bumped and still finishing strongly. Two trials since, including a latest third at Pakenham, should have him forward enough for the stable change. Two trials since and the exposed form is strong, go close.

Debuts for John Sadler after a close second in his latest Pakenham trial, having also won an earlier 800m trial at the same venue. That gives him some preparation, but the stable's supplied debut record is yet to produce a winner from seven starters. Likely to improve with racing.

Debuts from a favourable draw after winning an 800m Pakenham trial, and the breeding page gives her genuine appeal. She is a half sister to Listed winner Hearcomesthestar and comes from a Hayes stable with a broad, solid first-starter record. Looks ready to make her presence felt on debut.

Was sound enough on debut in a F Mdn at Ballarat, finishing sixth and beaten three and a half lengths after being near the top of betting. She was steadied approaching the 100m, so there was some interruption to her finish. Can improve with minor claims.

Makes her debut from barrier one with a close second in her latest Cranbourne trial to build on. Greg Eurell's supplied debut figures are positive enough, and the family has produced multiple winners, including Listed-placed Prowling and debut winners Escarpa and Great Gust. Market best guide.