Pakenham Race 2 - The Valley @ Southside Pakenham Mdn Plate
CASTELLI IN ARIA (8) resumes for her second campaign. Three runs last time in were all rock solid, close up behind a good horse at her second start. She can be an improver this time around and sets up well from the ideal gate. OPEN FIRE (10) is a filly by Smart Missile on debut for the Price & Kent Jnr yard. She's won a pair of jumpouts leading in and has to be respected from the inside gate. BLUE LIGHT DISCO (1) debuted in a good maiden here and wasn't beaten far. He can improve off that and take beating. DAMA ROYALE (9) has placed in all three runs to date and is knocking on the door. She maps well and has race fitness on her side. DELIBERATE PLOY (3) is a gelding by Omaha Beach on debut who can run well first time of asking.

Jockey: Ben Allen
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 5th of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 16 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Savoyard with 59.5kg at $15. Should improve and take holding out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Ethan Brown | 0:47.60 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 16/01/2026 | - | MDN 3,45 | $65,000.00 | Pakenham | 1200m | Good 4 | Robert Whearty | 59.5kg | 1:09.65 | 8-6-5 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 1000m | Eoin Walsh | 0:58.45 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jamie Mott
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old gelding (Omaha Beach - Purrpussful). He has seven recent trials leading in today's debut. Runner-up in a Cranbourne jump-out on February 16. Promising type who should make a bright start to his career.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Nathan Punch | 0:47.50 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/10 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Logan Mcneil | 0:46.60 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/11 | 26/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | 0:47.00 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |||
| 1/6 | 11/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Jye Mcneil | 0:48.85 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/8 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Changgyun Ma | 0:47.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Zac Spain
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding by Maschino on debut. Runner-up in a Pakenham jump-out on February 10. Market best guide.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Zac Spain | 1:03.22 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/10 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Zac Spain | 0:59.91 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 16/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Ben Allen | 0:59.93 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Lachlan Neindorf | 0:49.45 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 750m | Brad Rawiller | 0:44.56 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jye Mcneil
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
First starter by Ole Kirk out of Serene Majesty. Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. Betting best guide.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 27/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Teo Nugent | 0:50.04 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 20/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Teo Nugent | 0:47.93 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jackson Radley
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 10th of 14 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on August 15 over 1000m, slow going 13 len behind Facilitate carrying 57kg at $26. Might be better off following this outing.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 800m | Soft | Dylan Dunn | 56kg | 0:47.12 | - | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Selena Margaritis | 0:47.50 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/14 | 15/08/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Seymour | 1000m | Soft 6 | Sheridan Clarke | 57kg | 0:58.03 | 3-6-10 | 6 |
| 13.4L | $26.00 |

Jockey: B Kennedy
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding by Nicconi making his first appearance. Fitter for a jump-out on February 19 at Sale when finished fifth. Trained on the course but others profile better and happy to risk without a significant market move.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 19/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sale | 1350m | Gerrad Gilmour | 1:24.37 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | B Kennedy | 1:03.54 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/11 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | B Kennedy | 0:47.69 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Lachlan Neindorf | 0:49.28 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Gerrad Gilmour | 1:01.21 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Lachlan Neindorf
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw August 28 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Fastoso carrying 57.5kg at $8. On debut second of 11 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw July 21 over 1000m, soft track; 3 len behind Intriguing State carrying 57.5kg at $3.90. Has the ability to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Lachlan Neindorf | 1:01.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/9 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Lachlan Neindorf | 0:46.78 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/12 | 28/08/2025 | 18 | MDN | $42,500.00 | Bendigo | 1400m | Heavy 9 | Carleen Hefel | 57.5kg | 1:27.07 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/13 | 10/08/2025 | 20 | MDN | $42,500.00 | Echuca | 1200m | Soft 6 | Carleen Hefel | 57.5kg | 1:13.40 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.4L | $2.35 |
| 2/11 | 21/07/2025 | - | MDN 2U | $27,000.00 | Bairnsdale | 1000m | Soft 6 | Hannah Edgley | 57.5kg | 0:58.66 | 5-6-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Beau Mertens
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run raced on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Lawborough with 56kg at $6. The start before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 17 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Migliorare carrying 56kg at $4.20. An inside stall is a big advantage. Sure to be about the money again.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 22/02/2026 | 36 | MDN 3 | $42,500.00 | Ballarat | 1200m | Good 4 | Linda Meech | 56kg | 1:11.87 | 3-4-3 | 9 |
| 1.4L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 17/01/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Good 4 | Shane Foley | 56kg | 0:58.34 | 4-4-2 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $4.20 |
| 3/8 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN | $32,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Good 3 | Shane Foley | 56kg | 0:59.22 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Caitlin Hollowood | 0:48.90 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/11 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Caitlin Hollowood | 0:59.90 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Logan Bates
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old filly (Smart Missile - Magical Mist) who was bought for AUD $ 400,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr has her ready for this with six recent trials prior to her debut today. Won her most recent trial at Cranbourne over 1000m on February 16. Looks smart and can beat these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Damian Lane | 1:00.00 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/8 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Logan Bates | 1:00.63 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 26/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Tash McMahon | 0:45.96 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Damian Lane | 0:47.10 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Damian Lane | 0:47.50 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jordan Childs
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First starter by Ardrossan out of Wannabe. Has a total of three trials prior to her debut today. Watch market closely for top yard.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Michael Dee | 1:01.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/10 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Jordan Childs | 0:58.89 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/10 | 26/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Jordan Childs | 0:45.96 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Luke Cartwright
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old filly making debut by Savabeel out of Igraine. Won a jump-out at Pakenham on February 24. Respect any support.
Last Starts 9 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 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Good | Zac Spain | 0:46.88 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 17/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Luke Nolen | 0:49.53 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Unknown
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when did the work up front then tired 5th of 11 at Gold Coast 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 12 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Benefitsofmine with 56kg at $3.40. Can run well fresh.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Dakotah Keane | 1:00.00 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/12 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Logan Bates | 0:46.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/11 | 12/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1200m | Soft 5 | Jai Williams | 56kg | 1:11.22 | 1-1-5 | 11 |
| 2.2L | $3.40 |