We have expert betting tips for racing at Pakenham on Friday, which includes eight races at the quality night meeting.
Punters get good value horse racing odds for the Victorian meeting, and we have betting tips for every race on the card.
Pakenham racing tips
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Icaro was backed and beaten at Cranbourne last week, but we’re giving him another chance.
The five-year-old took his time getting to the races, and we’re hoping that patience pays off sooner rather than later.
He has hit the line well in both starts, so rising to 1600m should suit.
Stake: 1 Unit
It’s not easy to take $1.55 around Jenni Gone Bonkers, but her form is far superior to the rest of the field.
The Ciaron Maher-trained filly placed at Randwick and Eagle Farm last preparation, and she was only a length behind Sunrays.
She should be winning this race by a comfortable margin.
Stake: 4 Units
Punters get each-way value for Parera, who owns two placings from three starts this preparation.
The four-year-old son of Pierata was only 2.3 lengths behind the winner last time out having faced a tough race at The Valley prior.
It’s about him he won, so include him in picks.
Stake: 1 Unit
Looking to improve on a debut second placing is Motorsports, who just needs a touch of luck from a wide barrier.
The three-year-old filly by Street Boss was a touch unlucky not to win, and the form has stacked up well enough since.
It won’t take her long to win a race.
Stake: 2 Units
We have backed Chewing Gum more times than we’d care to admit, but she keeps running good races without winning.
She owns three straight placings this preparation, including a second placing at Ballarat last start. She has faced good fields throughout her career, so she deserves a chance.
Look for her to settle back and come with a big late finish.
Stake: 1 Unit
No Fooling started his career with back-to-back wins before posting consecutive placings.
The four-year-old son of Alabama Express didn’t lose any admirers when placing at Pakenham fresh up, and he’ll only benefit from that outing.
Getting 3kg off his back should take him close.
Stake: 2 Units
Maldini is knocking on the door of a win after consecutive second placings at Seymour and Moe.
The three-year-old son of Too Darn Hot broke through for a maiden win at Pakenham last season, so getting back to this track helps.
Luke Nolan rides from a wide barrier, but he has time to find cover.
Stake: 1.5 Units
We’re taking the big odds for Blistering, who could do some damage to the quaddie on Friday night.
The seven-year-old mare owns five wins and nine placings from 40 starts, including a win at Pakenham, and she could give punters a good sight.
Getting the inside draw makes her a winning hope.
Stake: 1 Unit
