Southside Racing’s 1400m slot race The Supernova is taking shape, with the big race to be run next week at Pakenham for $1 million.
News that top-class galloper Private Eye is making the trip down to Victoria hasn’t scared off the opposition with some classy types now confirmed for the big race which has been added to the Pakenham Cup Day program.
Has there been a bigger name grace the Pakenham turf?
PRIVATE EYE steps into the @ladbrokescomau slot for the $1 million Ladbrokes Supernova.
With nearly $13 million in prizemoney and a career spent at the very top, Ladbrokes and @PrideRacing send an ominous message to the… pic.twitter.com/O5ZJSTDSFS
— Southside Racing (@SthsideRacing) November 26, 2025
Arkansaw Kid, Here To Shock, Taken, Watchme Win, Zou Sensation and Gumdrops are some of the names that have been locked in by slot holders this week.
The champ is back to defend his title! 👊
HERE TO SHOCK will fly the flag for Cavallo Park in the $1m @ladbrokescomau Supernova! 💫 pic.twitter.com/6drWlcIFSg— Southside Racing (@SthsideRacing) December 3, 2025
SLOT HOLDERS & HORSES LOCKED IN
OTI RACING- Zou Sensation (L & T Corstens & W Larkin) B Allen
LADBROKES- Private Eye (J Pride) C Williams
CARL HOLT- Taken (M Price & M Kent Jnr)
SHEAMUS MILLS BLOODSTOCK- Gumdrops (C Waller)
LOFTY GROUP- Watchme Win (A Gluyas)
LINDSAY PARK RACING- Arkansaw Kid (B, W & JD Hayes)
CAVALLO PARK- Here To Shock (B, W & JD Hayes)
MOONEE VALLEY RACING CLUB- Pinstriped (E Jusufovic)
Leaving Moody Racing, Yulong, Southside Racing, The 308 Group, Ciaron Maher Racing and Cape Schank Racing yet to lock in runners for the big race.
Avaliable horses expected to get slots are Jenni The Fox (Cape Schanck Racing), Nadal (Ciaron Maher Racing), Big Swinger, Persian Spirit and Craig.
Meteorite winner Jigsaw is still a possible contender although he is a question mark at a strong 1400m.
Some of the key contenders will feature at Pakenham Racecourse next Tuesday for a breakfast with the stars type event.
Join us trackside for a sneak peek at the @ladbrokescomau Pakenham Cup Day contenders as they hit the turf at our Southside Stars & Strides Breakfast Gallops! 🏇
Take in a unique “behind-the-scenes” look at the action as you enjoy a free breakfast and coffee! ☕ pic.twitter.com/WLi6gmQZEA
— Southside Racing (@SthsideRacing) December 3, 2025