The upcoming Listed Pakenham Cup on Friday night in Victoria is set to be a highlight of the racing calendar, offering a purse of $300,000 over a distance of 2500m.
The race is expected to feature a competitive field, including Patrick Payne’s highly regarded Dunkel and Ashrun, notable for his fourth-place finish in the Melbourne Cup.
This adds a layer of prestige to the event, signalling a clash of proven stamina and class.
Julien Welsh has also confirmed participation for Don’t Doubt Dory, further elevating the race’s profile.
The lineup is expected to be bolstered by the inclusion of Torney Night Cup winner Monbaher, along with Herman Hesse, Mystery Island, Mostly Cloudy, and the revitalized Think ‘N’ Fly.
Bookmakers are yet to release a market for the Pakenham Cup.
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey |
|---|---|---|
| DUNKEL | P Payne | B Egan |
| ASHRUN | C Maher | |
| HERMAN HESSE | C Maher | |
| MONBAHER | M Cumani | C Newitt |
| MYSTERY ISLAND | S Jackson | |
| DON’T DOUBT DORY | J Welsh | |
| GEAR UP | A Neasham | |
| MAHAMEDEIS | N Ryan | |
| MANKAYAN | C Maher | |
| MOSTLY CLOUDY | T Busuttin & N Young | |
| NOBLE KNIGHT | S Cunningham | |
| THINK ‘N’ FLY | D Noonan | L Meech |