Pakenham Race 2 - Ladbrokes More On Tote Win Mdn Plate
MONGOLIAN HERO (8) is the one to beat after two solid fourths to start the campaign, the latest at this track when beaten a length after being held up from the 300m. He is third-up, rates strongly on recent form and gets the chance to turn those close efforts into a maiden win with Jamie Melham taking the ride. GALIVAD (4) resumes after eight months and brings a tidy debut fourth at Ballarat, where he tracked the speed and was beaten just under three lengths. Should be fit enough and will give a sight. CAPITAL AFFAIR (12) made sharp improvement when third at this venue on soft ground, beaten just over a length and with luck from the gate she'll run well. DEXTROSE (11) has the widest draw to overcome, but she was held up near the 300m and still finished fourth at Wangaratta with upside to come.
Jockey: Nathan Punch
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Makes his debut with four trials behind him, including a Pakenham Synthetic hit-out a few weeks ago and an earlier Pakenham trial win. That gives some grounding, but the Jaymee Cockram debut record supplied is quiet and he has to carry 59.5kg from barrier 10. Market support would be a key pointer.
Last Starts 16 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 | 27/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Nathan Punch | 0:59.79 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 06/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Nathan Punch | 1:01.02 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Arron Lynch | 1:01.05 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Traralgon | 1100m | Bradley Rantall | 1:08.48 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Brad Rawiller
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished last first-up at Moe over 1100m, beaten over 14 lengths after beginning slowly and settling rearward, and the market gave him little chance at long odds. He was also second last at Moe on heavy ground the start prior, again slow away and beaten over 15 lengths. New 1400m task and harder company make this a tough assignment.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 18/10/2026 | 122 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Moe | 1100m | Good 4 | Mitchell Aitken | 59.5kg | 1:05.98 | 10-10-10 | 1 |
| 14.2L | $151.00 |
| 5/6 | 09/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sale | 800m | 0:48.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |||
| 9/10 | 18/06/2026 | 32 | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Moe | 1208m | Heavy 9 | Mitchell Aitken | 58kg | 1:15.73 | 9-9-9 | 1 |
| 15.2L | $31.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 2U | $42,500.00 | Sale | 1208m | Good 4 | Brad Rawiller | 59.5kg | 1:11.75 | 5-6-3 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $31.00 |
| 5/9 | 03/05/2026 | - | MDN 2U | $42,500.00 | Sale | 1100m | Good 4 | Brad Rawiller | 59.5kg | 1:04.07 | 7-6-5 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $61.00 |
| 6/7 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Traralgon | 950m | Good | Valentin Le Boeuf | 0:55.74 | - | 0 |
| 12.77L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Craig Newitt
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well beaten in both runs this campaign, finishing last at Kilmore after racing wide without cover and last at Cranbourne two back when unwanted in the market.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 30/10/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Kilmore | 1462m | Soft 5 | Valentin Le Boeuf | 59.5kg | 1:30.90 | 5-7-10 | 7 |
| 21.3L | $31.00 |
| 10/10 | 09/10/2026 | 107 | MDN 3U | $45,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1400m | Good 4 | Valentin Le Boeuf | 59.5kg | 1:24.55 | 7-10-10 | 9 |
| 20.3L | $101.00 |
| 4/6 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Luca Remondet | 1:01.82 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/8 | 15/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Valentin Le Boeuf | 1:04.59 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/11 | 24/06/2026 | 12 | MDN 2U | $42,500.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1500m | Synthetic | Valentin Le Boeuf | 59.5kg | 1:35.06 | 3-1-3 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |
| 4/14 | 12/06/2026 | 11 | MDN 2U | $20,000.00 | Bairnsdale | 1600m | Heavy 8 | Valentin Le Boeuf | 59.5kg | 1:41.92 | 6-2-4 | 14 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/12 | 01/06/2026 | 17 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Kilmore | 1607m | Soft 7 | Joe Bowditch | 59.5kg | 1:45.70 | 2-1-3 | 12 |
| 4.3L | $16.00 |
| 3/12 | 15/05/2026 | 12 | MDN 2U | $32,000.00 | Kilmore | 1612m | Soft 6 | Joe Bowditch | 59.5kg | 1:43.87 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Jett Stanley
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after one debut run at Ballarat, where he tracked the speed and worked home evenly for fourth, beaten just under three lengths as an outside chance in betting. He has had two trials since last raced and is rated well at this distance. Debut fourth at Ballarat was sound and he profiles as a leading danger.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 26/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Darryl Horner Jnr | 0:59.41 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 12/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Darryl Horner Jnr | 0:58.21 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 30/04/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Ballarat | 1400m | Good 4 | Joe Bowditch | 59kg | 1:25.49 | 2-1-4 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Damien Thornton
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four-week break after placing third at Cranbourne, though he was beaten just over seven lengths and went around at big odds. His previous Geelong sixth on soft ground was only fair, with the winner Hedjet putting a clear margin on him. Race-fit profile gives him a place chance rather than stamping for the win.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 16/10/2026 | 9 | MDN 3U | $45,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1400m | Good 3 | Jye Mcneil | 59.5kg | 1:22.96 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $31.00 |
| 6/9 | 07/10/2026 | 27 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Geelong | 1447m | Soft 6 | Daniel Stackhouse | 59.5kg | 1:27.94 | 7-6-6 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/5 | 23/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 1000m | Ethan Brown | 1:04.07 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 10/09/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Seymour | 1200m | Soft 6 | Damien Thornton | 59.5kg | 1:11.53 | 6-7-4 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |
| 2/10 | 02/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1050m | Ethan Brown | 1:04.22 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jye Mcneil
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes back quickly after finishing last in a Cranbourne Mdn, beaten over 11 lengths after jumping awkwardly and settling well 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 06/11/2026 | 26 | MDN 3 | $45,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1400m | Good 4 | Logan Bates | 58kg | 1:24.56 | 7-6-7 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $7.00 |
| 9/14 | 11/10/2026 | 30 | MDN 3 | $55,000.00 | Seymour | 1200m | Soft 5 | Jamie Mott | 58kg | 1:10.34 | 13-13-9 | 13 |
| 9.7L | $31.00 |
| 5/11 | 11/09/2026 | 174 | MDN 3 | $42,500.00 | Geelong | 1100m | Good 4 | Logan Bates | 58kg | 1:04.63 | 8-8-5 | 8 |
| 3.2L | $3.90 |
| 1/8 | 31/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Logan Bates | 0:45.89 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/10 | 17/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Logan Bates | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | LR OPEN 2 | $176,200.00 | Caulfield | 1200m | Good 4 | Logan Bates | 58kg | 1:10.84 | 6-4-3 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $14.00 |
Jockey: Jamie Melham
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has the right profile third-up after finishing fourth at this track in a maiden over 1200m, beaten a length after being held up from the 300m. He was also fourth at Moe as favourite, where he had bumps and traffic before making ground without threatening. The trip should suit nicely now, hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 30/10/2026 | 12 | MDN 3 | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1200m | Soft 5 | Ben Allen | 58kg | 1:10.41 | 7-6-4 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $7.50 |
| 4/10 | 18/10/2026 | 155 | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Moe | 1200m | Good 4 | Jason Maskiell | 58kg | 1:13.48 | 4-5-4 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $3.20 |
| 1/9 | 06/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Ben Allen | 0:48.49 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Ben Allen | 0:47.36 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/11 | 16/05/2026 | - | OPEN 2 | $150,000.00 | Flemington | 1400m | Good 4 | Ben Allen | 57kg | 1:24.28 | 4-4-11 | 9 |
| 10.9L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Daniel Stackhouse
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Makes his debut with a solid trial base, having won a Pakenham trial nine days ago and also won an earlier 800m trial at the same venue. Barrier 2 is a positive starting point and Daniel Stackhouse rides for the first time. Race experience is missing, but the trial base gives him place appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 04/11/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Adam Mccabe | 1:02.15 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 20/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Jake Noonan | 0:49.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Bree Temple | 0:52.66 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Traralgon | 900m | Jake Noonan | 0:57.05 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Lachlan Neindorf
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing last at Seymour, where he raced wide throughout, laid out on the home turn and was well beaten by 26 lengths. His debut in an Open at Bendigo had market respect but also ended with a last placing. Latest trial was better, but race form has to lift sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 20/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Lachlan Neindorf | 1:01.35 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 14/14 | 11/10/2026 | 162 | MDN 3 | $55,000.00 | Seymour | 1200m | Soft 5 | Lachlan Neindorf | 58kg | 1:10.34 | 10-10-14 | 10 |
| 26.2L | $18.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Lachlan Neindorf | 1:01.16 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 02/05/2026 | - | OPEN 2 | $250,000.00 | Bendigo | 1100m | Good 4 | Beau Mertens | 58kg | 1:02.25 | 5-6-10 | 10 |
| 7.8L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Luke Cartwright
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved at her second start when fourth at Wangaratta on soft ground, beaten two and a half lengths after being held up near the 300m and making ground without threatening. Her Ballarat debut was much less effective, but she was at long odds there and again struck traffic. Third-up with upside, but barrier 14 keeps her to a place chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 26/10/2026 | 38 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Wangaratta | 1300m | Soft 5 | Luke Currie | 57.5kg | 1:17.17 | 10-7-4 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $14.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 1000m | Damien Thornton | 1:03.07 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/13 | 18/09/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $42,500.00 | Ballarat | 1200m | Good 4 | Damien Thornton | 58kg | 1:12.54 | 12-12-10 | 11 |
| 9.5L | $71.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 850m | Damien Thornton | 0:52.72 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luke Nolen
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a much better third at this track on soft ground, beaten just over a length after leading to the turn despite being unwanted in the market. The run prior at Cranbourne was plain over 1000m after she jumped awkwardly and was steadied early, but she looks to have found her rhythm now. Fourth-up and proven at 1400m, she is right in this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 30/10/2026 | 14 | MDN FM 3U | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1400m | Soft 6 | Luke Nolen | 55.5kg | 1:25.61 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $21.00 |
| 6/7 | 16/10/2026 | 30 | MDN 3 | $45,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Good 4 | Luke Nolen | 56kg | 0:57.55 | 6-5-6 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $18.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Luke Cartwright | 0:48.31 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/12 | 16/09/2026 | 126 | MDN F 3 | $55,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1100m | Good 4 | Luke Nolen | 57kg | 1:03.75 | 10-11-11 | 9 |
| 14.6L | $31.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Luke Nolen | 0:49.99 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/11 | 13/05/2026 | 20 | MDN 2 | $42,500.00 | Bendigo | 1000m | Good 4 | Luke Nolen | 56kg | 0:57.49 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $17.00 |
| 8/12 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Good 4 | Luke Nolen | 56kg | 0:57.77 | 3-2-8 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Carleen Hefel
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished last first-up at Mornington, beaten over 16 lengths at long odds after settling rearward and weakening badly without an obvious excuse.
Last Starts 15 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 | 28/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 1000m | Patrick Moloney | 1:02.26 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 22/10/2026 | 140 | MDN 3U | $35,000.00 | Mornington | 1200m | Good 4 | Patrick Moloney | 57.5kg | 1:10.79 | 5-5-9 | 6 |
| 16.4L | $101.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 1000m | Patrick Moloney | 1:03.65 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 04/06/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Geelong | 1212m | Heavy 8 | Craig Newitt | 57.5kg | 1:14.60 | 9-8-10 | 4 |
| 22.6L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Jackie Beriman
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after two unplaced runs in his first campaign, the latest an eighth at Kilmore where he began slowly, raced keenly and was beaten just under nine lengths. His debut at this track was sounder, finishing seventh after covering ground and fading late. Debut at this venue had some merit, but race form remains below the main hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 20/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Jackie Beriman | 0:59.79 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Ben Allen | 0:48.31 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/10 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 2U | $32,000.00 | Kilmore | 1462m | Soft 6 | Melea Castle | 59.5kg | 1:33.02 | 10-8-8 | 10 |
| 9.0L | $11.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1200m | Good 4 | Zac Spain | 58kg | 1:08.73 | 8-8-7 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $41.00 |