Pakenham Racing Tips for Thursday, April 2nd 2026

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

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

Pakenham racing tips

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Race 1. (17:15) Ladbrokes Hosted Pots Maiden (1200m)

#1 - Bordeaux @ $4.40

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Bordeaux has been well-backed to win on debut after a recent Flemington jumpout win.

The two-year-old colt by Brazen Beau opened at $9 before firming into $4.40, which is a serious move for a debut runner.

He’s a well-related type, so include him in picks.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 2. (17:45) ACW Facility Services Maiden (1200m)

#9 - Super Choice @ $2.45

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The Waterhouse/Bott stable lines up Super Choice, who ran a respectable race on debut when third at Seymour.

He was only a length behind the winner as a $5.50 chance, and he should improve with the spell under his belt.

Barrier two is ideal, so he should find the front and kick strongly.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 3. (18:15) El Jannah Maiden (1000m)

#3 - Jumpin Jewellette @ $11.00

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Nathan Newton lines up Jewellette, who owns two second placings from nine starts, and she could score an overdue win.

The five-year-old mare by Redente wasn’t too far away when fifth last time out at Cranbourne, which is a tidy enough form guide.

Take the odds in what should be an even race.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 4. (18:45) Bunyip Equipment Maiden (2550m)

#1 - Ardashir @ $2.45

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Ardashir hasn’t shown much since arriving in Australia in two attempts, but he hasn’t had much luck recently.

The four-year-old son of Persian King was caught wide last time out at Ballarat, but he still hit the line well enough to keep supporters.

We recommend taking the odds before more money comes for him.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 5. (19:15) Bridgestone Select BM66 (2550m)

#5 - The Vocalist @ $5.00

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Seeking consecutive wins is The Vocalist, who was too good for them at Cranbourne last time out.

The four-year-old son of Shocking has since placed in consecutive trials, and we thought he would be slightly shorter than $5.

Punters should snap up the value in an even betting affair.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 6. (19:45) Community Bank Drouin & District Handicap (1600m)

#7 - Pray Day @ $2.15

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Pray Day is nearing an overdue win after three consecutive placings, including last time out at Caulfield.

That should be a strong form guide for this level of racing, and he has since been primed with a jumpout win.

He gets the inside draw, so he should get every chance to win.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 7. (20:15) Wood Waste Recycling BM70 (1000m)

#2 - Egerton @ $6.50

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Egerton is unbeaten in two starts at Pakenham, so getting back to this track could be enough to see her best form return.

Her recent efforts have been fair without threatening to win, but the conditions are ideal for a return to winning form.

Barrier three is ideal, and punters should take the each-way odds.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 8. (20:45) Cameron Industrial Commercial Handicap (1400m)

#4 - Blue Bandit @ $4.60

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Blue Bandit was too quick for them at Pakenham last time out, and he has every chance of going back-to-back.

The four-year-old son of Blue Point owns two wins and a placing from five starts overall, and he fought bravely after settling wide last start.

His odds have drifted, but we’re not concerned.

Stake: 1 Unit

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