Pakenham Racing Tips for Thursday, April 16th 2026

We have expert betting tips for racing at Pakenham on Thursday, which includes eight races at the quality meeting.

Punters get good value odds for the Victorian meeting, and we have betting tips for every race on the card.

Race 1. (17:15) Ladbrokes Mega Multi C1 (1600m)

#7 – M’Lady Rose @ $3.30

Team McEvoy lines up M’Lady Rose, who won at Ballarat before taking on a tough field at Flemington behind Sheza Alibi.

That form has been franked at the highest level, and although she finished only fourth at Sandown last start, she was always going to need the run.

Gold Coast Belle won that race, who won at Caulfield on Saturday, so she has good form lines.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 2. (17:45) Computer Talk Business IT Experts BM64 (1200m)

#1 – Yes Yoshi @ $2.10

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Looking to remain unbeaten is Yes Yoshi, who scored at Sale on debut before winning again at Caulfield last time out.

The three-year-old son of Yes Yes Yes paid $1.65 when beating a tidy field last time out, and although rising to 62kg is tough, he has class on his side.

The odds are shortening, so include him in horse racing picks.

Stake: 2.5 Units

Race 3. (18:15) Cookers Bulk Oil System Maiden (1200m)

#3 – Blankfield @ $5.50

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Boasting four placings from four starts is Blankfield, who placed three times at Cranboure last preparation.

The three-year-old son of Blue Point meets a tricky maiden field on Thursday, but it’s one he can handle upon resuming from a spell.

Punters get each-way odds from bookmakers, which are worth taking.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 4. (18:45) Beraldo Coffee Maiden (1100m)

#3 – Royal Honour @ $1.95

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Looking to win at short odds is Royal Honour, who comes off placings at Cranbourne, Caulfield, and Sale.

The son of Blue Point won’t take long to win a race, and although beaten as a $1.30 chance last start, there is room for improvement.

Getting the inside draw could be all he needs to get over the line.

Stake: 2.5 Units

Race 5. (19:15) Bridgestone Select Pakenham Maiden (1400m)

#1 – Bella Verona @ $3.60

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Matt Laurie lines up Bella Verona, who ran third in a Caulfield trial before winning back-to-back jumpouts.

The three-year-old filly is bred to show early speed, and that has been reflected in betting markets after opening at $3.90.

It’s an even field, but after getting an inside draw, she should figure in the finish.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 6. (19:45) Cameron Industrial Commercial BM62 (1400m)

#10 – Alleviate @ $4.20

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Running at each-way odds is Alleviate, who got the better of Royal Honour last start, which should be a good form guide.

The three-year-old filly by Wootton Bassett scored by 2.3 lengths as a $3.80 chance, and we’re surprised by the better odds this time around.

Getting the inside draw is another positive, so back her to win.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 7. (20:15) Ladbrokes Sky Heights Stayers Series BM62 (2000m)

#7 – Pray Day @ $4.60

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Seeking back-to-back wins is Pray Day, who was too good for them at Pakenham last time out.

The five-year-old son of Toronado owns two wins and six placings from 15 starts, including a win and a placing from two attempts at Pakenham.

It’s a good record, and the $4.60 is a fair price.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 8. (20:45) John Duff & Co Handicap (1600m)

#3 – Captain Cat @ $5.00

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Punters get each-way odds for Captain Cat, who won either side of a spell at Traralgon and Pakenham.

His latest win came in heavy conditions, and with the current conditions showing soft, that won’t do his chances any harm with four placings from five starts on soft ground.

It’s an even field, so getting the inside draw could make the difference.

Stake: 1 Unit

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After graduating from the University of Auckland (BA - English), Daryl was thrown into the world of sports and horse racing journalism.

Having worked as a racing journalist for two years, he decided to move into the online world of horse racing and sports writing. After years of honing his craft, Daryl became a professional punter in 2009 - with a focus on horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, Rugby, NFL, and US college sports.

Daryl's tips have been featured on various websites around the world before joining the GoBet team. When he's not working, Daryl tries to avoid making bogeys on the golf course.