Pakenham Race 2 - Sjm Turf & Civil Hcp (C1)
SAVAGERY VIBE (7) resumes and has raced well at Listed and Group 2 level. Delivered a Bendigo Maiden by a big space three-back on debut and won a recent Flemington jumpout. Zahra stays aboard, and that's a decent push for her chances. DAELLA (8) is also showing plenty of promise. Placed here as favourite first up in a 64, and then missed by 1L at Moonee Valley. She's been freshened and has solid each way claims. THE GRUMPY BEAR (4) was backed off the map first-up, winning a Maiden by a space at Bendigo. He will use the low barrier and Lane stays aboard. He's progressive. ESCARPA (6) won a 64 against her sex at The Heath first-up and impressed. She's tackled tougher company since at Flemington and Caulfield, and this suits her better. CLOSE TO MIDNIGHT (2) resumed as a well-bet favourite this grade at Moonee Valley, beaten 2.5L after a slow start. He's won a Flemington jumpout since and has plenty up his sleeve. He's going to be around the mark as well.

Jockey: Luke Currie
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track Mdn-Sw February 13 over 1000m defeating El Tercero carrying 59.5kg at $3.40. Second-up 4th in a small field at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 on March 5 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Cardone carrying 59.5kg at $3.80. Can improve on the last effort.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/6 | 05/03/2025 | 20 | BM64 3U | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1000m | Good 3 | Luke Currie | 59.5kg | 0:57.65 | 4-6-4 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $3.80 |
1/12 | 13/02/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Good 4 | Luke Currie | 59.5kg | 0:57.51 | 7-6-1 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |
5/9 | 03/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Soft | Damian Lane | 0:47.12 | - | 0 |
| 4.46L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ben Allen
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Moonee Valley Cl1 on March 7 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Abovethefrostline with 59kg at $2.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Qlty Hcp on September 28 over 1000m, 0.6 len behind Aldolfito carrying 54kg at $17. Strips fitter and expected to figure prominently.
Last Starts 14 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 | 21/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Ben Allen | 0:50.22 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
4/8 | 07/03/2025 | 122 | CL1 3U | $60,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1000m | Good 4 | Ben Allen | 59kg | 0:59.04 | 2-3-4 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.60 |
2/6 | 28/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | 0:47.99 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |||
13/19 | 05/11/2024 | 11 | OPEN 3 | $151,625.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Good 4 | Jett Stanley | 57kg | 0:57.39 | 1-1-13 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $41.00 |
11/11 | 25/10/2024 | 27 | BM70 3 | $150,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1000m | Good 4 | Jye McNeil | 57kg | 0:57.33 | 9-9-11 | 8 |
| 4.9L | $15.00 |
3/8 | 28/09/2024 | 22 | Qlty 3 | $150,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1000m | Good 4 | Jye McNeil | 54kg | 0:56.03 | 1-2-3 | 7 |
| 0.6L | $17.00 |
1/8 | 06/09/2024 | - | MDN 3 | $27,000.00 | Mornington | 1000m | Soft 5 | Jye McNeil | 58kg | 0:59.02 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.4L | $2.88 |

Jockey: Jamie Mott
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Bendigo Cl1 November 13 over 1300m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Stylish carrying 58.5kg at $3.50. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at Rosehill 3yo Mdn October 2 over 1200m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Aye Aye Captain carrying 57kg at $5.50. Prefer to see.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/5 | 12/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Balnarring | 750m | Luke Currie | 0:46.65 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
10/11 | 13/11/2024 | 19 | CL1 | $35,000.00 | Bendigo | 1300m | Soft 5 | Jamie Mott | 58.5kg | 1:17.64 | 5-5-10 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $3.50 |
1/7 | 25/10/2024 | 23 | MDN 3 | $27,000.00 | Mornington | 1200m | Good 4 | Jamie Mott | 58kg | 1:10.97 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $1.33 |
4/10 | 02/10/2024 | 133 | MDN 3 | $60,000.00 | Rosehill | 1200m | Soft 6 | Nash Rawiller | 57kg | 1:11.80 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $5.50 |
2/6 | 24/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canterbury | 901m | Good | Nash Rawiller | 0:54.34 | - | 0 |
| 0.41L | $0.00 | |
3/9 | 22/05/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $37,500.00 | Bendigo | 1100m | Good 4 | Ben Allen | 58kg | 1:04.54 | 5-5-3 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Damian Lane
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months favourite; won by 2 len at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw March 18 over 1000m defeating Central Bank with 58kg at $1.30. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Moonee Valley 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 4 over 1200m, 2 len behind Brandjam with 58kg at $4.50. Has upside.
Last Starts 17 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 | 18/03/2025 | 165 | MDN 3 | $27,000.00 | Bendigo | 1000m | Good 4 | Damian Lane | 58kg | 0:57.12 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $1.30 |
3/10 | 10/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Logan Bates | 0:49.10 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
2/9 | 24/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Good | Damian Lane | 0:47.15 | - | 0 |
| 0.46L | $0.00 | |
5/10 | 04/10/2024 | 26 | MDN 3 | $60,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1200m | Good 4 | Damian Lane | 58kg | 1:12.08 | 1-2-5 | 7 |
| 1.9L | $4.50 |
3/12 | 08/09/2024 | - | MDN | $37,500.00 | Bendigo | 1000m | Good 4 | Blake Shinn | 57kg | 0:57.47 | 1-2-3 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Declan Bates
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th of 11 at this track Bm58 on March 6 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Pocket Size carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a long-neck at Bendigo Mdn-Sw February 9 over 1000m defeating Grouse Mountain carrying 59.5kg at $6. Not keen on his chances.
Last Starts 29 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 | 06/03/2025 | 25 | BM58 | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Good 3 | Logan Bates | 59.5kg | 0:56.41 | 8-8-9 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $8.50 |
1/7 | 09/02/2025 | 16 | MDN 3U | $50,000.00 | Bendigo | 1000m | Good 4 | Jordan Childs | 59.5kg | 0:57.04 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.4L | $6.00 |
5/11 | 24/01/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $60,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1000m | Good 4 | Declan Bates | 59.5kg | 0:59.07 | 3-3-5 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $31.00 |
5/12 | 03/01/2025 | 19 | MDN 4U | $27,000.00 | Stawell | 1102m | Good 4 | Harry Coffey | 59.5kg | 1:06.30 | 1-2-5 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $3.40 |
2/7 | 15/12/2024 | 413 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Bendigo | 1000m | Good 4 | Declan Bates | 59.5kg | 0:58.08 | 4-5-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
5/11 | 29/10/2023 | 22 | MDN 3U | $37,500.00 | Sale | 1100m | Good 4 | Jamie Mott | 57kg | 1:03.30 | 2-1-5 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Beau Mertens
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last start from last on the turn second last of 9 at Caulfield Vgold Dash on March 15 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Winnasedge with 55kg at $41. Before that 9th of 11 at Flemington 3yo F Hcp on March 1 over 1100m, 6 len behind Scillato with 54kg at $12. Should be at her top now and can get into the finish.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 15/03/2025 | 14 | OPEN 3 | $175,000.00 | Caulfield | 1200m | Good 3 | Beau Mertens | 55kg | 1:10.15 | 9-9-8 | 6 |
| 3.7L | $41.00 |
9/11 | 01/03/2025 | 19 | OPEN F 3 | $151,000.00 | Flemington | 1100m | Good 4 | Damian Lane | 54kg | 1:03.69 | 4-7-9 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $12.00 |
2/11 | 10/02/2025 | 148 | BM64 FM 3U | $55,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Good 4 | Blake Shinn | 59kg | 0:56.90 | 8-9-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
5/8 | 27/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Logan Bates | 1:01.00 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
3/4 | 15/09/2024 | 17 | BM64 3 | $35,000.00 | Seymour | 1200m | Soft 5 | Craig Williams | 57.5kg | 1:10.23 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $2.50 |
1/11 | 29/08/2024 | - | MDN 3 | $37,500.00 | Bendigo | 1100m | Soft 5 | Craig Williams | 56kg | 1:04.38 | 10-10-1 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Mark Zahra
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Moonee Valley in the LR Crockett October 26 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Certain Rise with 56kg at $3.80. On debut to post a big 3.5 len win. Bendigo 3yo F Mdn-Sw August 18 over 1100m slow track defeating Heat Of The Night carrying 57kg at $2.50. Promising and looks ready to go.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 21/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Mark Zahra | 0:50.84 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
6/6 | 28/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | 0:47.91 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |||
6/8 | 26/10/2024 | 21 | LR OPEN F 3 | $177,500.00 | Moonee Valley | 1200m | Good 4 | Mark Zahra | 56kg | 1:10.36 | 2-2-6 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $3.75 |
6/10 | 05/10/2024 | 48 | G2 OPEN 3 | $304,425.00 | Flemington | 1100m | Soft 6 | Ben Melham | 55kg | 1:04.54 | 3-8-6 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |
1/12 | 18/08/2024 | - | MDN F 3 | $37,500.00 | Bendigo | 1100m | Soft 6 | Ethan Brown | 57kg | 1:05.13 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Daniel Stackhouse
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Comes off a 41 day let-up. First-up 2nd in a small field at this track Bm64 on February 6 over 1000m, 2 len behind Peridot Star with 56.5kg at $2.50. Last start 3rd of 9 at Moonee Valley 3yo Bm64 on February 21 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Mystic Reign carrying 57kg at $8. Improver with claims.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 21/02/2025 | 15 | BM64 3 | $60,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1000m | Good 3 | Daniel Stackhouse | 57kg | 0:57.77 | 4-5-3 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $8.00 |
2/5 | 06/02/2025 | 127 | BM64 | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Good 4 | Ethan Brown | 56.5kg | 0:57.08 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.50 |
2/9 | 22/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 800m | Remi Tremsal | 0:48.94 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
1/10 | 02/10/2024 | 43 | MDN 3 | $37,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Good 4 | Jake Noonan | 56kg | 0:57.80 | 4-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
2/7 | 20/08/2024 | - | MDN 3 | $27,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Jake Noonan | 56kg | 0:59.55 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Melea Castle
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Tumut Bm58 November 2 over 1200m, 7 len behind At The Mint with 58kg at $6.50. Previously first up; second of 7 at Gundagai Ctry Mdn August 6 over 1180m, in the wet; 1.2 len behind Win The Day carrying 54kg at $3. Not keen.
Last Starts 153 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/5 | 02/11/2024 | 14 | BM58 | $14,450.00 | Tumut | 1200m | Good 3 | John Kissick | 58kg | 1:09.91 | - | 5 |
| 7.3L | $6.50 |
8/10 | 19/10/2024 | 25 | CL2 | $30,000.00 | Wagga | 1200m | Soft 7 | Amy McLucas | 56kg | 1:12.03 | 2-2-8 | 5 |
| 8.6L | $16.00 |
5/10 | 24/09/2024 | 35 | CL2 | $27,000.00 | Leeton | 1150m | Good 3 | Coriah Keatings | 54.5kg | 1:07.20 | 2-2-5 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $51.00 |
1/7 | 20/08/2024 | 9 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Albury | 1175m | Heavy 10 | Coriah Keatings | 57.5kg | 1:13.41 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $1.80 |
8/13 | 11/08/2024 | 5 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Wagga | 1400m | Soft 6 | Coriah Keatings | 54kg | 1:24.10 | 1-1-8 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
2/7 | 06/08/2024 | 364 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Gundagai | 1180m | Heavy 8 | Coriah Keatings | 54kg | 1:12.58 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Yoshiki Kamomiya
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 10th of 12 at Geelong 0 - 58 on March 23 over 1121m, 7 len behind Zoomed carrying 54.5kg at $151. The race before that ran last of 8 at Moonee Valley Cl1 on March 7 over 1000m, 7 len behind Abovethefrostline with 55kg at $201. Likely to go around at long odds again.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/12 | 23/03/2025 | 16 | BM0-58 3U | $27,000.00 | Geelong | 1121m | Good 4 | Tayla Childs | 54.5kg | 1:06.28 | 5-6-10 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $151.00 |
8/8 | 07/03/2025 | 7 | CL1 3U | $60,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1000m | Good 4 | Teodore Nugent | 55kg | 0:59.04 | 7-7-8 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $201.00 |
7/8 | 28/02/2025 | 13 | BM70 3U | $60,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 955m | Good 3 | Tianni Chapman | 54kg | 0:55.84 | 8-8-7 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $201.00 |
9/12 | 15/02/2025 | 49 | BM0-58 3U | $27,000.00 | Bendigo | 1100m | Good 4 | Alana Kelly | 54kg | 1:04.75 | 5-5-9 | 3 |
| 7.2L | $61.00 |
3/6 | 23/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wangaratta | 900m | Milos Bunjevac | 0:52.44 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
8/10 | 28/12/2024 | 5 | BM52 | $27,000.00 | Kerang | 1100m | Good 3 | Tayla Childs | 55.5kg | 1:04.71 | 9-9-8 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |
7/11 | 23/12/2024 | 10 | BM64 | $27,000.00 | Wangaratta | 1000m | Good 3 | Teodore Nugent | 54kg | 0:58.05 | 4-4-7 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $61.00 |
2/9 | 12/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wodonga | 800m | Good | Caine Stuart | 0:46.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |