The jumps racing focus shifts to Pakenham on Sunday with the outer suburban club hosting its Super Jumps Sunday headlined by the $75,000 J.E.H Spencer Great Southern Steeplechase (3200m).

The Great Southern is on loan to Pakenham for the 2010 season with the Mornington track undergoing reconstruction throughout the autumn and winter months.

Pakenham Racing Club Chief Executive, Michael Hodge, said a big day was planned with three jumps programmed and he's encouraging all racing fans to show their support trackside.

“It is shaping up to be a great day, and after watching the Warrnambool excitement and quality of racing, we are expecting that to continue on our Super Jumps Sunday,” Hodge said.

Those looking to enjoy the day in style can do so via the Committee Room package which offers a three course lunch and inclusive basic beverages for $77 per head.

Those keen to lap up the atmosphere trackside can acquire a Mini Marquee or a spot in the Trackside Enclosure for groups of 12 or more.

Bookings are being taken by the Pakenham Racing Club on (03) 5941 1207.

With a bumper nine race card assembled, racing commences at the early time of 11.25am on Sunday with the three jumps races at the top of the program.

The Great Southern Steeplechase is Race 3 at 12.45pm (AET) and features the jumping return of 2008 winner Toulouse Lautrec who heads the weights in a field of 10.

The co-feature is the $40,000 M.J.Bourke Hurdle (3200m) at 12.05pm where three horses who filled the trifecta in a race over the recent Warrnambool Carnival – Bashboy, Tarawera and Tigeriffic – renew acquaintances.

The opening event at 11.25am is the $15,000 Slickpix Maiden Hurdle (3200m) where last start Galleywood Hurdle runner-up Grizz shapes as the horse to beat dropping sharply in grade.

Picture: Colin Bull