Pakenham Race 7 - Clamms Seafood Australia Stakes (G2)
The Group 2 Australia Stakes, won by the likes of Black Caviar, this year run at Pakenham of all places. WAR MACHINE (1) is clearly the class of the field. He won the G1 Stradbroke Handicap in fine style over the Winter, resuming with a fast win in the G2 Gilgai with 60kg at Flemington. That saw him start $10 to beat Ka Ying Rising in The Everest which didn't work out, but he's trialled well and is exceptionally placed at the set weights. HEDGED (4) is a tricky one. He's been up a long time and was awful in the G3 Standish last time but he's bounced back quickly in the past having beaten NADAL (5) at Sandown two back. NADAL hasn't quite been able to recapture his best form this time in, but 1200m on the big track here should suit nicely. VEIGHT (2) is a class horse when right which we haven't seen for some time, but he's jumped out well and is worth watching the market. JIMMY RECARD (8) is a handy 3yo resuming who faces a good test.

Jockey: Jamie Melham
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign 12th of 15 at Randwick Russell Balding November 1 over 1300m, soft track; 10 len behind Jimmysstar with 58.5kg at $7. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len Flemington G2 Gilgai October 4 over 1200m defeating Bridal Waltz with 60kg at $2.90. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Class sprinter who might just be too good for these.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 16/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Werribee | 800m | Luke Currie | 0:47.80 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 09/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Mark Zahra | 0:48.09 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 12/15 | 01/11/2025 | 14 | OPEN 3U | $3,001,000.00 | Randwick | 1300m | Soft 7 | Tim Clark | 58.5kg | 1:16.57 | 5-5-12 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $7.00 |
| 10/12 | 18/10/2025 | 14 | G1 OPEN | $20,000,000.00 | Randwick | 1200m | Good 4 | Tim Clark | 58.5kg | 1:08.13 | 8-10-10 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/15 | 04/10/2025 | 112 | G2 OPEN 3U | $304,945.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Good 3 | Blake Shinn | 60kg | 1:08.53 | 9-5-1 | 15 |
| 2.0L | $2.90 |
| 1/18 | 14/06/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN 3U | $3,000,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1400m | Good 3 | Tim Clark | 53kg | 1:21.17 | 8-7-1 | 12 |
| 0.8L | $3.20 |
| 1/16 | 24/05/2025 | 14 | G3 Qlty | $300,000.00 | Doomben | 1350m | Good 4 | Blake Shinn | 56.5kg | 1:18.76 | 5-4-1 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $2.40 |
| 1/11 | 10/05/2025 | 21 | BM100 | $150,000.00 | Caulfield | 1400m | Good 3 | Jamie Mott | 58kg | 1:22.78 | 3-3-1 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $1.90 |

Jockey: Luke Currie
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a long spell. Finished off last preparation ran last of 13 at Doomben in the G1 Doomben 10,000 on May 17 over 1200m, on a wet track; 22 len behind Sunshine In Paris carrying 58.5kg at $31. When resuming last campaign second last of 12 at Moonee Valley in the G1 Manikato on September 27 2024 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Southport Tycoon with 58.5kg at $11. Won a jump-out at Flemington on January 9. Resumes after a recent trial win. Been off his best for some time but he's absolutely good
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 09/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Luke Currie | 1:00.74 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 02/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Luke Currie | 0:47.80 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 13/13 | 17/05/2025 | 196 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,500,000.00 | Doomben | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Andrew Mallyon | 58.5kg | 1:11.63 | 11-13-13 | 5 |
| 22.8L | $31.00 |
| 19/20 | 02/11/2024 | 14 | OPEN 4 | $10,000,000.00 | Rosehill | 1500m | Good 4 | Harry Coffey | 57.5kg | 1:27.98 | 2-5-19 | 18 |
| 18.1L | $41.00 |
| 9/14 | 19/10/2024 | 22 | G3 OPEN 4 | $1,001,000.00 | Randwick | 1300m | Soft 5 | James McDonald | 58.5kg | 1:16.64 | 14-14-9 | 13 |
| 4.4L | $5.50 |
| 11/12 | 27/09/2024 | 188 | G1 OPEN 3U | $2,015,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1200m | Good 4 | Damian Lane | 58.5kg | 1:09.91 | 8-8-11 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/18 | 23/03/2024 | 21 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,007,000.00 | Rosehill | 1500m | Good 4 | Damian Lane | 56kg | 1:28.09 | 3-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 2/16 | 02/03/2024 | 21 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,005,000.00 | Flemington | 1600m | Good 4 | Damian Lane | 57kg | 1:35.48 | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Jordan Childs
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after 10 months 9th of 11 at Flemington in the G3 Standish on January 10 over 1200m, 6 len behind Disneck with 60kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 11th of 15 at Flemington in the G1 Newmarket on March 8 over 1200m, 6 len behind Joliestar with 56.5kg at $20. Poor fresh but he's better than that.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 10/01/2026 | 294 | G3 OPEN | $201,000.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Good 3 | Jordan Childs | 60kg | 1:10.70 | 6-5-9 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 29/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Jordan Childs | 0:59.30 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 11/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 850m | Good | Michael Dee | 0:48.55 | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 22/03/2025 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,000,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1200m | Soft 6 | Jordan Childs | 58.5kg | 1:11.83 | 4-5-8 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $19.00 |
| 11/15 | 08/03/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN | $1,505,000.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Good 3 | Billy Egan | 56.5kg | 1:08.75 | 8-8-11 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $20.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/02/2025 | 70 | G2 OPEN | $301,800.00 | Caulfield | 1100m | Good 4 | Jordan Childs | 58.5kg | 1:04.08 | 2-2-4 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $3.80 |
| 2/16 | 30/11/2024 | 28 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,507,500.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Jordan Childs | 58.5kg | 1:08.89 | 13-13-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $9.50 |
| 1/13 | 02/11/2024 | 21 | G3 OPEN | $203,025.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Good 4 | Jordan Childs | 57kg | 1:08.74 | 8-7-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Harry Coffey
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 11 at Flemington in the G3 Standish on January 10 over 1200m, 6 len behind Disneck with 57.5kg at $2.90. The run before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.5 len at Sandown-Lakeside LR Xmas Stks December 26 over 1200m defeating Nadal carrying 57.5kg at $4.20. Shocker last time but form prior says he's in this.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 10/01/2026 | 15 | G3 OPEN | $201,000.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Good 3 | Harry Coffey | 57.5kg | 1:10.70 | 2-2-10 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $2.90 |
| 1/9 | 26/12/2025 | 34 | LR OPEN | $200,750.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1200m | Good 4 | Harry Coffey | 57.5kg | 1:10.48 | 3-3-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/11 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | James Bates | 0:46.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/14 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | OPEN 3U | $1,000,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Good 3 | Jamie Mott | 57kg | 1:09.86 | 3-4-7 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $3.60 |
| 2/11 | 15/11/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN | $175,750.00 | Caulfield | 1100m | Good 4 | Beau Mertens | 57kg | 1:02.91 | 4-4-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
| 6/13 | 01/11/2025 | 22 | G3 OPEN | $243,645.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Good 4 | Jamie Melham | 54kg | 1:09.20 | 6-7-6 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/10/2025 | 163 | OPEN 3U | $100,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Good 3 | Jamie Melham | 59.5kg | 1:09.82 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.60 |
| 1/9 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Jamie Melham | 0:47.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ethan Brown
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside in the LR Xmas Stks on December 26 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Hedged carrying 59kg at $7.50. Before that 6th of 14 at Cranbourne Meteorite on November 22 over 1200m, 4 len behind Jigsaw carrying 58.5kg at $9. Making headway. Keeps building and his best is very good.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 26/12/2025 | 34 | LR OPEN | $200,750.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1200m | Good 4 | Robert Whearty | 59kg | 1:10.48 | 6-7-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/11 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Robert Whearty | 0:46.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/14 | 22/11/2025 | 14 | OPEN 3U | $1,000,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Good 3 | Ethan Brown | 58.5kg | 1:09.86 | 11-11-6 | 13 |
| 3.9L | $9.00 |
| 9/9 | 08/11/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN | $202,295.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Ethan Brown | 58kg | 1:12.60 | 3-4-9 | 8 |
| 9.4L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/10/2025 | 301 | G2 OPEN 3U | $302,500.00 | Caulfield | 1000m | Good 4 | Mark Zahra | 57.5kg | 0:57.53 | 7-7-5 | 7 |
| 2.2L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Ethan Brown | 0:47.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/13 | 21/12/2024 | 28 | OPEN | $1,000,000.00 | Pakenham | 1400m | Good 3 | Ethan Brown | 58.5kg | 1:23.57 | 12-12-7 | 11 |
| 3.1L | $2.50 |
| 1/14 | 23/11/2024 | 14 | OPEN | $1,000,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Good 3 | Ethan Brown | 57kg | 1:09.71 | 14-13-1 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |

Jockey: William Pike
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 11 at Flemington in the G3 Standish on January 10 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Disneck with 57.5kg at $21. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Ascot in the G3 Gold Rush on December 13 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Rey Magnerio carrying 59kg at $51. Good run last time and could sneak into the finish.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 10/01/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN | $201,000.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Good 3 | Chris Parnham | 57.5kg | 1:10.70 | 5-6-5 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $21.00 |
| 6/12 | 13/12/2025 | 21 | G3 OPEN 3U | $1,500,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Chris Parnham | 59kg | 1:21.43 | 3-2-6 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $51.00 |
| 2/10 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | LR OPEN 3U | $125,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Chris Parnham | 57.5kg | 1:22.61 | 4-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $6.00 |
| 4/11 | 15/11/2025 | 14 | G3 OPEN 3U | $200,000.00 | Ascot | 1500m | Good 4 | Shaun Mcgruddy | 59kg | 1:30.56 | 8-4-4 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $51.00 |
| 7/13 | 01/11/2025 | 14 | G3 OPEN 3U | $200,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Jason Whiting | 58kg | 1:23.83 | 8-7-7 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $101.00 |
| 12/12 | 18/10/2025 | 224 | LR OPEN 3U | $125,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Clint Johnston-Porter | 57.5kg | 1:10.01 | 10-12-12 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Damien Boutet | 1:00.09 | - | 0 |
| 1.93L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Damien Boutet | 1:00.60 | - | 0 |
| 3.98L | $0.00 |

Jockey: John Allen
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 48-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 11 at Ballarat Bm100 on December 6 over 1100m, slow going 2 len behind South Of India carrying 59kg at $51. Before that ran last of 14 at Launceston in the LR Nwmrkt Hcp on November 21 over 1200m, 9 len behind Durazzo carrying 59.5kg at $10. Outclassed.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 15/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1100m | John Allen | 1:06.99 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Avoca | 800m | Will Gordon | 0:48.03 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/11 | 06/12/2025 | 15 | BM100 | $150,000.00 | Ballarat | 1100m | Soft 6 | John Allen | 59kg | 1:05.67 | 4-4-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $51.00 |
| 14/14 | 21/11/2025 | 15 | LR Qlty | $150,000.00 | Launceston | 1200m | Good 4 | Craig Newitt | 59.5kg | 1:10.24 | 12-8-14 | 11 |
| 9.0L | $10.00 |
| 7/11 | 06/11/2025 | 12 | LR OPEN 3U | $202,245.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Good 3 | John Allen | 58kg | 0:57.02 | 4-7-7 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $71.00 |
| 6/6 | 25/10/2025 | 119 | OPEN 3U | $202,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1000m | Good 4 | John Allen | 60kg | 0:56.55 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $31.00 |
| 7/12 | 28/06/2025 | 21 | G3 Qlty | $200,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1200m | Good 4 | Ryan Maloney | 59kg | 1:09.21 | 7-7-7 | 8 |
| 4.2L | $31.00 |
| 7/11 | 07/06/2025 | 14 | G2 OPEN 3U | $300,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1200m | Soft 5 | Martin Harley | 55.5kg | 1:10.11 | 5-5-7 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Lachlan Neindorf
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Colt returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Flemington in the G1 Coolmore Stud November 1 over 1200m, 5 len behind Tentyris with 57kg at $51. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.9 len Gosford 2&3yo Mdn June 12 over 1100m slow track defeating Just Legendary with 56.5kg at $5.50. Good 3yo but not sure he's right up to the top end yet.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Ethan Brown | 0:45.80 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/9 | 29/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Ethan Brown | 0:45.80 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/12 | 01/11/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,005,645.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Good 3 | Ben Allen | 57kg | 1:08.10 | 9-4-7 | 11 |
| 4.9L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/10/2025 | 35 | G2 OPEN 3 | $304,945.00 | Flemington | 1100m | Good 4 | Jamie Melham | 58.5kg | 1:02.63 | 7-7-6 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 30/08/2025 | 14 | G3 OPEN 3 | $201,600.00 | Caulfield | 1200m | Soft 5 | Jamie Melham | 58.5kg | 1:10.00 | 4-3-3 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/08/2025 | 42 | G3 OPEN CG 3 | $201,600.00 | Caulfield | 1100m | Soft 6 | Jamie Melham | 56kg | 1:05.29 | 5-5-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |
| 1/8 | 05/07/2025 | 23 | Qlty 2 | $151,000.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Soft 6 | Jamie Melham | 58kg | 1:10.57 | 4-6-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/06/2025 | 239 | MDN 23 | $42,000.00 | Gosford | 1100m | Soft 6 | Jason Collett | 56.5kg | 1:04.44 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $5.50 |