Pakenham Racing Tips for Thursday, January 29th 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. (17:45) SJM Turf & Civil Maiden (1100m)

#4 - Tough Romance @ $1.85

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Looking to score on debut is Tough Romance, who finished second in a recent jumpout at Werribee.

The two-year-old colt by All Too Hard is in good hands with Team McEvoy, and after opening at $2.40, strong bets have come his way.

He shapes up well to show something on debut.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 2. (18:15) Browns Sawdust & Shavings Maiden (1100m)

#6 - Sealand @ $5.50

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Coming off a jumpout win is Sealand, who could make an impact on debut for Lloyd Kennewell.

The three-year-old filly by Tassort scored a jumpout win at Cranbourne, which is always a good form guide.

If she gets luck from a wide draw, she should be tough to beat.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 3. (18:45) NZB Airfreight Maiden (1000m)

#4 - Taupin @ $3.10

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Phillip Stokes lines up Taupin, who has shown good speed at the trials, including a second placing at Sandown.

The three-year-old son of Wrote is bred to get better with time, and he has been patiently handled to start his career.

It’s good to see money come for him, so take the current odds.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 4. (19:15) Designer Coolrooms BM70 (1600m)

#1 - Otago @ $3.60

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The form doesn’t demonstrate the ability of Otago, who gets every chance to return to winning form.

The five-year-old son of Ocean Park owns two wins from 10 starts, and he looked like a potential stakes winner early on.

The big weight doesn’t make it easy, but he has class on his side.

Stake: 2.5 Units

Race 5. (19:45) Ladbrokes Future Stars Maiden (1200m)

#9 - Wetumpka @ $3.20

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Wetumpka was a touch unlucky not to win last preparation when running second at Pakenham and Sandown.

Having form at the track is ideal, and he wasn’t far behind Regal Award last start, who has since kicked on with it.

Barrier four is ideal, and the colt should be tough to beat.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 6. (20:15) Pakenham GWM Handicap (1000m)

#4 - Stormbourg @ $11.00

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Punters get value odds for Stormbourg, who ran well for second fresh up at Sandown, which is a good form guide for this race.

The four-year-old is only a one-race winner from 17 starts, but it’s only a matter of time before he gets back to winning form.

We’re happy to include him in picks at the price.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 7. (20:45) 9Mile Fresh BM62 (1400m)

#8 - Storm Leopard @ $3.30

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Seeking consecutive wins is Storm Leopard, who relished the rise in distance when scoring at Geelong last time out.

The three-year-old might be back to 1400m for this race, but he’s good enough to put this field away with the right run in transit.

We expect money to come for him on race day.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 8. (21:15) Dalton Consulting Engineers BM62 (1200m)

#4 - Insain Harry @ $3.30

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Insain Harry has been a good bet this season after posting wins at Werribee and Yarra Valley.

That form should be good enough to compete at this level, and the four-year-old son of Zousain could keep rising through the grades.

Money has come for him since markets opened, which is a good sign.

Stake: 1.5 Units

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