Pakenham Cup – 2024

Track: Good Weather: Fine

Dunkel is a class act and a winner. Looks nicely placed in this field and should prove hard to beat. Ashrun made up good ground behind Dunkel and goes in the mix against this lot. Glentaneous maps to get a good run from barrier 1. Major Beel should be up on the speed and giving a sight in what is an even race.

1. Dunkel (9)

He is hard to knock and knows where the finishing line is. Looks a race of 2 and he is the leading contender but wouldn’t want to take any shorter than $3 with Ashrun looming a large danger.

2. Loft (4)

Can’t have.

3. Ashrun (3)

Maps well and was making good ground off Dunkel last time they met. Should get the run of the race from there and prove hard to hold out.

4. Gear Up (5)

Has solid claims coming into this from barrier 5. Should get a nice run in transit and looks well placed against this lot.

5. Major Beel (6)

Maps for a good time of it from barrier 6 and goes in the mix in this field. Hard to beat.

6. Glentaneous (1)

Drawn to do no work. Needs to bounce back from last run to figure.

7. Don’t Doubt Dory (13)

Can’t have.

8. Herman Hesse (2)

Prefer others.

9. Mahamedeis (11)  – scratched

Prefer in something easier.

10. Kirkeby (14)

Prefer others.

11. Mystery Island (15)

Can’t have.

12. Noble Knight (10)

Prefer others.

13. Glitter ‘N’ Gold (7)

Can’t have.

14. Think ‘N’ Fly (12)

Prefer others.

15e. Akrotiri (8)

This looks too tough.

The following are the top 4 selections for this years race.

Bryce Parker’s Tips
1 Dunkel
3 Ashrun
5 Major Beel
4 Gear Up

Result	Horse	Margin
1st	3 Ashrun
2nd	6 Glentaneous	1.75 lengths
3rd	7 Don’t Doubt Dory	3.75 lengths
4th	11 Mystery Island	3.95 lengths

The track was rated as Good 4.

Scratchings: 4. Gear Up, 9. Mahamedeis, 15e. Akrotiri.