Pakenham Racing Tips for Thursday, March 19th 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 Top 2/3/4 Betting Maiden (1100m)

#4 - Oxley Tycoon @ $4.60

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Oxley Tycoon was an expensive $350,000 purchase, and the son of Written Tycoon could make an early impact.

The two-year-old colt by Written Tycoon is bred to be better than average, and his Pakenham jumpout win showcased speed.

We’re happy to include him in picks at each-way odds.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 2. (17:45) Harris Automation Engineering Maiden (1100m)

#11 - Smoke Screen @ $4.20

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Ciaron Maher lines up Smoke Screen, who comes off consecutive placings at Ballarat and Caulfield.

The three-year-old filly by Deep Field shouldn’t take too long to win a race, and getting the inside draw could be enough to get it done.

We expect her odds to firm, so take the early price.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 3. (18:15) Pakenham GWM Grand Opening Maiden (1000m)

#7 - Invincible Lover @ $4.50

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Invincible Lover has come close to winning with three second placings from four starts, and this could be her time to shine.

The three-year-old filly by I Am Invincible comes off a second placing behind Absolute Power at Caulfield, where she finished just a nose behind the winner.

Getting the inside draw could be all she needs to win.

Stake: 2 Units

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

#4 - Accidental Bid @ $5.00

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Accidental Bid has had two starts in Europe for a placing, and his form could improve in Australia.

The three-year-old colt by Phoenix of Spain is bred to be handy, and they usually run well fresh up for the Maher stable.

Betting will be key to his chances, and the early signs are positive.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 5. (19:15) SJM Turf & Civil BM62 (1400m)

#1 - Blakmax @ $2.60

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Blakmax is getting close to posting a win after battling efforts for third, and there isn’t much in the way of opposition in this race.

The six-year-old son of Brazen Beau is a six-time winner, so he knows how to get it done, and most of that form has come on soft tracks.

Getting 2kg off his back helps, so he should run well.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 6. (19:45) Duffy & Simon Lawyers BM66 (2500m)

#6 - Customer Service @ $6.50

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Customer Service looked good when winning at Seymour two starts back before following it up with a placing at Cranbourne.

The four-year-old son of Shocking is bred to enjoy running over long distances, and we thought his odds would be shorter.

He should be right there in the thick of the finish, so take the value odds.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 7. (20:15) Ray White Pakenham & Officer C1 (1200m)

#1 - Battle of the Ice @ $3.50

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Battle of the Ice has made a good start to his career with a win and a placing, and he could resume from a spell with a tidy effort.

The four-year-old son of Russian Revolution scored by 1.8 lengths on debut, so if he’s anywhere near that level, he should have no problems with this field.

Getting the inside draw is ideal, and his odds have rightfully firmed.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 8. (20:45) John Duff & Co BM62 (1000m)

#5 - Blue Bandit @ $6.00

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Blue Bandit didn’t fire last time out at Geelong, but he needed the spell, and he could return with something much better.

The four-year-old son of Blue Point won at Moe in September, and that came by 3.5 lengths, so it was a commanding effort.

The $6 odds make him a worthwhile inclusion.

Stake: 1 Unit

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