10:15 pakenham Thursday 5th February 2026

ROYAL RENDEZVOUS (3) met with solid support last start over 6½f at Sandown-Hillside when fifth, beaten 2. 25 lengths. Meets easier opposition this time. Likely to feature. BLUE HAWAIIAN (8) is back at the races for the first time since September 24. Worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a lay-off last time in work over 6f at Seymour. Rates highly and should take some beating. ROSE DE VELLOR (2) returned from a lay-off five weeks ago when she was beaten 5 lengths into eighth over 5½f at Flemington. Has been in the money at each second up start. Strips fitter and can take care of this field. ROYAL TURF (5) hasn't raced since finishing ninth at Cranbourne over 7f a month ago. Kept ticking over with a placing in a recent trial at Pakenham. Is worth keeping safe.