07:45 pakenham Thursday 9th April 2026

CONCORD CONNIE (3) was always well back on debut but found the line nicely and ran into the money when second over 6f at Ballarat. Fitter for a trial win at Pakenham and can open winning account here fresh. GATTINO VELOCE (5) was never in contention last time over 5f at Bendigo when she finished fourth, beaten 2 lengths. Well placed on this occasion and gets her chance to break the ice. IRREVERENT (6) produced a good effort when narrowly defeated last time at Yarra Valley over 6f. Genuine contender. JUSTIBELLA (7) returns after five months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a tenth over 7f at this track. Has trialled two times leading into this. Solid top-three hope.