We have expert betting tips for racing at Pakenham on Saturday, which includes 10 races on Pakenham Cup Day.
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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He’s Regal has looked good at the jumpouts, and getting the inside draw is enough to win on debut.
The two-year-old colt by Zoustar is bred to win this race, and although there are some smart types in the field, he has plenty of upside.
Look for a betting push on race day.
Stake: 1 Unit
Tikemyson is enjoying a consistent campaign, and he was only a half-length behind the winner last time out at Caulfield.
Form behind Black Run is holding up well this preparation, and he’s rock-hard fit after having plenty of runs.
Barrier 13 isn’t a worry over this distance, so include him in picks.
Stake: 1.5 Units
Jenni Gone Bonkers was well-backed last start when running second, but we’re happy to give her another chance.
Her maiden win two back at Pakenham was an excellent display, and getting back to this track could be enough to see her winning form return.
Dropping in weight to 54kg is another positive.
Stake: 2 Units
Biancelli couldn’t keep the winning streak going last time out, but running second behind Gin a Tonic isn’t a bad effort.
The four-year-old mare by Cosmic Force started her career with three consecutive wins at Ballarat, Moonee Valley, and Caulfield, so the form stacks up.
She should be right around the mark with her fitness levels improved.
Stake: 1.5 Units
We are giving Hurry Curry one more chance to shine, and she wasn’t beaten far on the line at Cranbourne behind Regal Lion.
That was a tidy return to form for the age-group performer, who was running around in Group 1 races at one stage.
Look for her to settle back and come with a big late run.
Stake: 1 Unit
Madiyya didn’t have everything go her way fresh up when fifth at Cranbourne, and it was a good first-up effort.
The four-year-old daughter of Super Seth ended her last campaign with three consecutive wins, including two at Caulfield.
That form is good enough to see her bounce back.
Stake: 1 Unit
Black Run looked beaten at the turn when winning last time out at Caulfield, which is a credit to his toughness.
The stayer now has three consecutive wins to his name, and he could be a nice stayer for the future if he keeps progressing.
Carrying 54kg is ideal, and he should be right around the mark again.
Stake: 2 Units
Taken keeps on winning races after making it five on the bounce, and although meeting a tough field here, he is good enough to win.
The four-year-old has yet to finish worse than third in 10 career starts, so it’s about time he lined up against some Group 1-performed runners.
Barrier two is ideal, so look for a betting push throughout the week.
Stake: 1 Unit
Persian Spirit is already a two-time winner this season, including a win two starts back at Flemington.
The five-year-old son of Cable Bay owns five wins and 10 placings overall, so she has been supremely consistent throughout her career.
Carrying 55.5kg should make her tough to hold out.
Stake: 2 Units
Sought After is becoming expensive to follow, but the former New Zealand has enough ability to beat this field.
The four-year-old son of Tivaci looked good early in his career, which included a run in the NZB Kiwi, where he finished fourth behind Damask Rose and Evaporate.
The class is there, so he gets one last chance.
Stake: 1 Unit
