Pakenham Race 4 - The Victorian Picnic Grand Final
The picnic grand final which is very tough to work out. No doubt the best horse in the race is the recent star of the picnic scene, DIAMANDA (1) who has won six of her past nine - including two easy victories at Stony Creek and Kyneton. Came back to earth last time at Yarra Valley in a BM62 but this is much easier. She's got a huge weight of 71kg but there's every chance she's just better than them. If not, QUBELLA (2) looks the one. She won three on the bounce including a 0-56 at Geelong before an even effort at Kilmore when well supported. Up to 1600m should suit (she's a winner over 1708m) and she gets 5kg off the toppy. BOOKMAN (3) is nothing if not consistent and tried hard at Terang last time which is solid form. He should go well. TUSSOCK (10) was just fair last time but the win prior was good and he gets every chance from the inside draw. EPICUS (5) was dominant at Balnarring two back and that reads well.

Jockey: Shaun Cooper
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 47 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 9 at Yarra Valley Bm62 on March 15 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Couldthisbetheone carrying 58.5kg at $7. The race before that won by 2.25 len at Kyneton Bm56 February 27 over 1479m on a soft track defeating Eyes Wide Shut with 59.5kg at $4.20. Big weight but she's flying.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 15/03/2026 | 16 | BM62 | $35,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 1500m | Good 4 | Liam Riordan | 58.5kg | 1:31.55 | 4-3-4 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $7.00 |
| 1/9 | 27/02/2026 | 12 | BM56 | $22,000.00 | Kyneton | 1479m | Soft 6 | Liam Riordan | 59.5kg | 1:30.47 | 7-4-1 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/11 | 15/02/2026 | 9 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Stony Creek | 1600m | Good 4 | Liam Riordan | 57.5kg | 1:38.07 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $1.90 |
| 3/9 | 06/02/2026 | 11 | BM66 3U | $60,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Good 3 | Caitlin Hollowood | 52kg | 2:08.11 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/01/2026 | 9 | TRPY | $10,000.00 | Balnarring | 1600m | Good 3 | Shaun Cooper | 77kg | 1:36.84 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/9 | 17/01/2026 | 14 | TRPY | $10,000.00 | Healesville | 1650m | Good 4 | Shaun Cooper | 75.5kg | 1:42.21 | - | 8 |
| 5.0L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Maddison Morris
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently got back early 6th of 10 at Kilmore 0 - 56 on April 18 over 1450m, 3 len behind Taxing carrying 58kg at $3.60. The start before that came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Geelong 0 - 56 March 14 over 1312m defeating Crystanado carrying 56kg at $3.70. Suited here and has strong claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 18/04/2026 | 35 | BM0-56 | $22,000.00 | Kilmore | 1450m | Good 4 | Koby Jennings | 58kg | 1:29.35 | 10-8-6 | 10 |
| 3.1L | $3.60 |
| 3/6 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Maddison Morris | 0:59.99 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/14 | 14/03/2026 | 35 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Geelong | 1312m | Good 4 | Jack Hill | 56kg | 1:19.27 | 8-9-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.70 |
| 3/6 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Jake Noonan | 1:00.21 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/10 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | TRPY | $10,000.00 | Woolamai | 1708m | Good 3 | Maddison Morris | 71.5kg | 1:48.94 | - | 10 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 31/01/2026 | 13 | TRPY | $5,000.00 | Healesville | 1650m | Good 4 | Maddison Morris | 70kg | 1:43.53 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
| 5/11 | 18/01/2026 | 22 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Stony Creek | 1600m | Soft 5 | Luke Cartwright | 56.5kg | 1:39.73 | 9-9-5 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $3.80 |
| 2/10 | 27/12/2025 | 21 | BM0-56 | $22,000.00 | Kerang | 1400m | Good 4 | Alana Kelly | 56.5kg | 1:24.09 | 7-6-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Melinda McDonald
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 3rd of 12 at Terang Bm56 on April 19 over 1600m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Habitein with 71kg at $4.80. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Balnarring Trpy on April 4 over 1600m, nose behind Little Richie Turf carrying 73kg at $2.90. Should take catching.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 19/04/2026 | 15 | BM56 | $22,000.00 | Terang | 1600m | Heavy 8 | Martin Kelly | 71kg | 1:41.20 | 2-1-3 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $4.80 |
| 2/9 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | TRPY | $5,000.00 | Balnarring | 1600m | Good 4 | Melinda McDonald | 73kg | 1:40.19 | - | 8 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
| 3/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | TRPY | $5,000.00 | Healesville | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Melinda McDonald | 73kg | 1:16.23 | - | 8 |
| 0.6L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/03/2026 | 81 | TRPY | $5,000.00 | Woolamai | 1008m | Good 4 | Melinda McDonald | 73.5kg | 1:00.92 | - | 10 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/12 | 30/12/2025 | 10 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Stony Creek | 1600m | Good 4 | Logan Mcneil | 61.5kg | 1:38.27 | 9-2-5 | 11 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/12 | 20/12/2025 | 13 | BM0-66 | $50,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1600m | Good 4 | Logan Mcneil | 56.5kg | 1:38.84 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $16.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Ross O'Sullivan | 1:14.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Jackie Beriman | 0:48.60 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: D Walker
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 8 at Sapphire Coast Ctry Bm58 on April 13 over 1605m, 4.5 len behind I Doubt It with 55kg at $21. The start before that second last of 8 at Swift's Creek Pic-Trpy on April 5 over 1650m, 10 len behind Wunambal with 72kg at $4. Rough hope.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 13/04/2026 | 8 | BM58 | $30,000.00 | Sapphire Coast | 1605m | Good 4 | Caitlin Sinclair | 55kg | 1:38.05 | 5-3-7 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/04/2026 | 6 | TRPY | $10,000.00 | Swift's Creek | 1650m | Good 3 | D Walker | 72kg | 1:39.98 | - | 7 |
| 10.4L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/03/2026 | 23 | BM58 | $30,000.00 | Sapphire Coast | 1600m | Soft 7 | Caitlin Sinclair | 53kg | 1:38.67 | 1-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | TRPY | $5,000.00 | Hinnomunjie | 1650m | Good 4 | D Walker | 70.5kg | 1:39.12 | - | 6 |
| 10.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | TRPY | $10,000.00 | Dederang | 1650m | Good 3 | D Walker | 69kg | 1:41.40 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | TRPY | $5,000.00 | Buchan | 1200m | FM 2 | D Walker | 69kg | 1:12.71 | - | 3 |
| 4.6L | $5.00 |
| 7/7 | 10/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 900m | Good | Caitlin Sinclair | 0:54.00 | - | 0 |
| 9.69L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 11/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 900m | Good | Sinead Peebles | 0:52.72 | - | 0 |
| 22.64L | $0.00 |

Jockey: B Moffat
Weight: 63kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently eased back early on 9th of 13 at Moe 0 - 56 on April 25 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Affirmative Lad with 57.5kg at $26. The run before that scored a big 5 len win at Balnarring Pic-Trpy April 11 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Bishop Rock carrying 69kg at $4.60. Can bounce back.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 25/04/2026 | 14 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Moe | 1100m | Good 4 | Jade Darose | 57.5kg | 1:07.32 | 12-12-9 | 10 |
| 3.6L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 11/04/2026 | 6 | TRPY | $5,000.00 | Balnarring | 1200m | Heavy 8 | B Moffat | 69kg | 1:16.81 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $4.60 |
| 3/7 | 05/04/2026 | 8 | TRPY | $5,000.00 | Swift's Creek | 1200m | Good 3 | B Moffat | 69kg | 1:11.33 | - | 1 |
| 0.9L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | TRPY | $5,000.00 | Healesville | 1200m | Heavy 8 | B Moffat | 67.5kg | 1:16.23 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 14/03/2026 | 6 | TRPY | $5,000.00 | Alexandra | 1300m | Good 4 | L Taylor | 67.5kg | 1:17.09 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 8/10 | 08/03/2026 | 21 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Stony Creek | 1000m | Soft 6 | Craig Newitt | 58.5kg | 1:00.77 | 8-9-8 | 10 |
| 11.4L | $12.00 |
| 5/5 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Jason Maskiell | 0:49.27 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Jason Maskiell | 1:00.12 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Angela Bence
Weight: 63kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 9 at Werribee 0 - 56 on April 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Catch A Break carrying 55.5kg at $13. The start before that 6th of 10 at Woolamai Pic-Trpy on March 21 over 1608m, 5.5 len behind Theo Five with 68.5kg at $8. Old gelding who would be a chance on best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 20/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Jackie Beriman | 1:13.24 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/9 | 11/04/2026 | 21 | BM0-56 | $22,000.00 | Werribee | 1600m | Soft 5 | Jackie Beriman | 55.5kg | 1:39.37 | 3-5-6 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/03/2026 | 13 | TRPY | $5,000.00 | Woolamai | 1608m | Good 4 | Angela Bence | 68.5kg | 1:43.06 | - | 10 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 08/03/2026 | 9 | TRPY | $5,000.00 | Balnarring | 1600m | Soft 5 | Angela Bence | 67kg | 1:40.87 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $9.00 |
| 5/12 | 27/02/2026 | 20 | BM56 | $22,000.00 | Kyneton | 1887m | Soft 6 | Sam Kennedy | 52.5kg | 1:58.18 | 2-2-5 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $31.00 |
| 6/10 | 07/02/2026 | 12 | TRPY | $10,000.00 | Woolamai | 1708m | Good 3 | Angela Bence | 67.5kg | 1:48.94 | - | 8 |
| 4.0L | $16.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/01/2026 | 23 | TRPY | $10,000.00 | Balnarring | 1600m | Good 3 | Angela Bence | 68kg | 1:36.84 | - | 6 |
| 9.8L | $12.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Jackie Beriman | 1:00.80 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Rowan Cox
Weight: 63kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 10 at Yea Pic-Trpy on April 18 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Disclevaboy with 71.5kg at $13. Before that 6th of 9 at Balnarring Trpy on April 4 over 1600m, 8 len behind Little Richie Turf carrying 72.5kg at $16. Hard to have in this tough line-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | TRPY | $5,000.00 | Yea | 1600m | Good 3 | Rowan Cox | 71.5kg | 1:36.34 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | TRPY | $5,000.00 | Balnarring | 1600m | Good 4 | Rowan Cox | 72.5kg | 1:40.19 | - | 7 |
| 8.5L | $16.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | TRPY | $5,000.00 | Healesville | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Charlie Brooks | 70kg | 1:16.23 | - | 7 |
| 8.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/03/2026 | 18 | CL1 | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1200m | Soft 5 | Liana Wood | 51kg | 1:11.43 | 3-6-6 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $101.00 |
| 7/9 | 01/03/2026 | 15 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Colac | 1200m | Soft 7 | Sarah Robbins | 54kg | 1:14.31 | 4-4-7 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | TRPY | $5,000.00 | Buchan | 1200m | FM 2 | L Taylor | 71.5kg | 1:12.71 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/3 | 25/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | King Island | 1000m | Soft | Jamie Gibbons | 1:01.36 | - | 1 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 03/12/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | King Island | 1000m | Good | Bruno Neto | 1:02.95 | - | 2 |
| 13.6L | $0.00 |

Jockey: L Taylor
Weight: 63kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run won by a nose at Balnarring Trpy April 4 over 1600m defeating Bookman carrying 68.5kg at $6. The start before that ran last in a small field at this track 0 - 62 on March 26 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Cardi Bee with 55kg at $51. Have to include.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 04/04/2026 | 9 | TRPY | $5,000.00 | Balnarring | 1600m | Good 4 | L Taylor | 68.5kg | 1:40.19 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 5/5 | 26/03/2026 | 12 | BM0-62 3U | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1600m | Heavy 9 | Melea Castle | 55kg | 1:45.70 | 5-4-5 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $51.00 |
| 9/14 | 14/03/2026 | 35 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Geelong | 1312m | Good 4 | Melea Castle | 56.5kg | 1:19.27 | 14-14-9 | 10 |
| 4.6L | $151.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/02/2026 | 12 | TRPY | $10,000.00 | Woolamai | 1708m | Good 3 | L Taylor | 69kg | 1:48.94 | - | 9 |
| 3.7L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 26/01/2026 | 31 | TRPY | $10,000.00 | Balnarring | 1600m | Good 3 | L Taylor | 69kg | 1:36.84 | - | 7 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/12/2025 | 20 | TRPY | $10,000.00 | Drouin | 1775m | Good 4 | Maddison Morris | 69.5kg | 1:52.77 | - | 2 |
| 5.1L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Raymond Douglas
Weight: 63kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 8 at Sale Bm62 on April 19 over 1429m, 6 len behind La Belle Grande with 54kg at $101. The start before that 6th of 8 at Swift's Creek Pic-Trpy on April 5 over 1650m, 4.5 len behind Wunambal with 70kg at $4. Place chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 19/04/2026 | 14 | BM62 | $35,000.00 | Sale | 1429m | Good 4 | Nathan Punch | 54kg | 1:26.54 | 8-8-7 | 8 |
| 5.9L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/04/2026 | 22 | TRPY | $10,000.00 | Swift's Creek | 1650m | Good 3 | L Taylor | 70kg | 1:39.98 | - | 8 |
| 4.4L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | TRPY | $10,000.00 | Alexandra | 1540m | Good 4 | L Taylor | 68kg | 1:34.26 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $4.20 |
| 1/6 | 07/03/2026 | 20 | TRPY | $5,000.00 | Hinnomunjie | 1230m | Good 4 | L Taylor | 66.5kg | 1:11.28 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
| 8/11 | 15/02/2026 | 8 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Stony Creek | 1600m | Good 4 | Valentin Le Boeuf | 55.5kg | 1:38.07 | 5-6-8 | 3 |
| 14.5L | $71.00 |
| 3/7 | 07/02/2026 | 20 | TRPY2 | $5,000.00 | Woolamai | 1608m | Good 3 | Angela Bence | 70.5kg | 1:43.00 | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Jack Virgona
Weight: 63kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 8 at Swift's Creek Pic-Trpy on April 5 over 1650m, 3.5 len behind Wunambal carrying 65.5kg at $3. The race before that favourite; won by 1.5 len at Woolamai Pic-Trpy March 21 over 2008m defeating Houdini Catarno carrying 64kg at $5.50. Gets a good run and has claims.
Last Starts 26 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 | 05/04/2026 | 15 | TRPY | $10,000.00 | Swift's Creek | 1650m | Good 3 | Shaun Cooper | 65.5kg | 1:39.98 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | TRPY | $5,000.00 | Woolamai | 2008m | Good 4 | B Moffat | 64kg | 2:13.83 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 07/03/2026 | 6 | TRPY | $10,000.00 | Hinnomunjie | 2100m | Good 4 | Jack Virgona | 64kg | 2:13.01 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/03/2026 | 15 | BM62 | $50,000.00 | Sale | 1627m | Soft 6 | Melea Castle | 54kg | 1:41.08 | 1-1-4 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $51.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | TRPY | $10,000.00 | Buchan | 1900m | FM 2 | L Taylor | 64kg | 1:57.43 | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 31/01/2026 | 13 | TRPY | $5,000.00 | Healesville | 1650m | Good 4 | L Taylor | 64kg | 1:43.53 | - | 6 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 7/7 | 07/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Traralgon | 1100m | Good | Caitlin Hollowood | 1:04.92 | - | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 23/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sale | 1100m | Good | Caitlin Hollowood | 1:05.84 | - | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |