Pakenham Racing Tips for Thursday, April 9th 2026

We have expert betting tips for racing at Pakenham on Thursday, which includes eight races at the twilight 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 Big Bet Copy Now Maiden (1100m)

#12 – Wonderful Sky @ $3.00

Wonderful Sky ran well for second on debut at Pakenham, and it won’t take her long to win a race.

The Te Akau-raced two-year-old was only a short margin behind the winner, so she shouldn’t have lost any admirers with that performance.

Getting the inside draw is enough to take her close against this field.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 2. (17:45) O’Connor Australia’s Finest Beef Maiden (1200m)

#3 – Concorde Connie @ $2.25

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Concorde Connie ran a nose behind the winner on debut at Ballarat as a $1.60 chance, so punters get better odds this time around.

The three-year-old filly by Contributer might have been beaten, but she has been given time to mature, and we thought her odds would be shorter.

Her recent jumpout win is encouraging, so take the odds before late money comes for her.

Stake: 2.5 Units

Race 3. (18:15) Ray White Pakenham & Officer Maiden (1400m)

#10 – There Were Roses @ $2.30

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There Were Roses opened at $2.15, so there has been a betting drift, but she looks ready to score an overdue maiden win.

The three-year-old filly by Darci Brahma showed good speed when placing behind Engine of War at Sandown on debut before running fourth at Flemington.

The 1400m could be short of her best, but potential class should take her close.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 4. (18:45) Race Day Medical Handicap (1600m)

#7 – Hey Bella @ $5.50

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Punters get each-way odds for Hey Bella, who scored at Stony Creek two back before placing at Geelong last time out.

The five-year-old mare by Tosen Stardom owns three placings from three starts at Pakenham, and it won’t take her long to win here.

55kg on her back is enough to take her close.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 5. (19:15) Shanks Electrical Maiden (2000m)

#5 – Ballistic Romeo @ $3.30

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Punters went close with Ballistic Romeo last time out when running second at Pakenham in heavy conditions.

The three-year-old son of Almanzor has improved with every run throughout his career, and he only needs a touch of luck from a wide barrier.

After opening at $3.80, his odds have firmed, which is a good sign.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 6. (19:45) Ultrasigns C1 (1200m)

#1 – Humble Trader @ $4.00

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Punters get each-way odds for Humble Trader, who showed good speed to win on debut at Sandown before finishing fourth last start.

The three-year-old son of Hanseatic has been primed with a trial placing at Caulfield, which should have him ready to fire.

Look for him to settle handy to the pace and give a good kick.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 7. (20:15) John Duff & Co Handicap (1000m)

#7 – Kiwi Raider @ $1.85

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Mark Walker lines up Kiwi Raider, who ran third on debut at Mornington before scoring at Moe last time out.

The three-year-old filly by Per Incanto didn’t fire fresh up, but she is better than what she showed on that occasion, so stick with her.

She is worth including in horse racing multis at the odds-on price.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 8. (20:45) Pakenham Mazda BM62 (1400m)

#7 – Hotinherre @ $13.00

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Punters get big odds for Hotinherre, who showed good improvement when running third at Geelong fresh up.

The five-year-old mare by Dundeel looked good when winning during his first preparation, and it shouldn’t take him long to win again.

He’s worth including in picks at the current price.

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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.