Pakenham Synthetic Racing Tips for Monday, August 24th 2026Ended

We have expert betting tips for racing at Pakenham Synthetic on Monday, which includes nine races at the quality meeting.

Punters get good value odds for the Victorian meeting, and we have betting tips for every race on the card.  

Race 1. (12:30) Ladbrokes Popular SRM Maiden (1600m)

#2 - Doublet @ $3.70

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Doublet should be fitter with a run under his belt this preparation, and he should go close to winning.

The four-year-old son of Doubtland ran third at this track in a fresh state, and there isn’t much depth to this field.

He could take advantage and break maidens.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 2. (13:00) Ultrasigns Maiden (1400m)

#3 - Just Desserts @ $2.50

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Looking to improve on a tidy debut placing is Just Desserts, who wasn’t far behind the winner at this track.

The four-year-old son of Justify ran 3.8 lengths behind Earthing as the odds-on favourite, and it has since run well in the city.

It’s good form, and $2.50 is a better price this time around.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 3. (13:30) Hygain Edge Maiden (1200m)

#8 - Independant Lad @ $2.15

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The three-year-old colt went close to breaking through when placing at Wangaratta last start, which is the best form guide for this race.

He ran sixth on debut in heavy conditions, which didn’t suit him, and he should enjoy running on synthetic here.

Take the $2.15 odds before late money comes his way.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 4. (14:00) Carlton Draught Maiden (1200m)

#1 - Covert Mission @ $2.30

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Money has come for Covert Mission to win after finishing second last time out at Pakenham Synthetic.

The four-year-old son of Strasbourg owns four placings from six starts, so he’s getting close, and this could be his time to break through.

We can’t see the $2.30 lasting too much longer.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 5. (14:30) Dalton Consulting Engineers Maiden (1000m)

#10 - Nafsika @ $10.00

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Nafsika is a $400,000 purchase as a daughter of Toronado, and she could make a winning debut.

The Clinton McDonald-trained filly comes off a jumpout placing, and she looked fast enough to warrant attention here.

$10 is a fair price, so include her for value.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 6. (15:00) Ladbrokes Pakenham Cup on Sale BM56 (1000m)

#5 - Asmita @ $3.70

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Looking to score a fresh up win is Asmita, who owns a win and two placings from four fresh up starts.

The five-year-old mare by Exceedance showed speed last preparation when posting two second placings from three starts, and that form should be good enough.

Barrier two is ideal, so she should run well.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 7. (15:30) Tassie Fine Foods BM56 (1200m)

#5 - Flying Mean @ $8.00

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Flying Mean is getting close to posting a win this prep after two placings, including a third placing at Sale last time out.

The six-year-old son of Lean Mean Machine enjoys running at Pakenham with two placings, so it’s worth including in picks.

Barrier three is ideal, and this distance suits her best.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 8. (16:00) Cloudcon Construction Software BM56 (1400m)

#1 - Titan of Choice @ $4.20

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Titan of Choice won well two back at Pakenham before placing last time out, and those efforts are good enough to take him close.

The eight-year-old son of Extreme Choice owns a win and two placings from seven starts at the track, and his experience could be enough to win.

The $4.20 odds are fair given his overall record.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 9. (16:30) Wood Waste Recycling BM74 (2200m)

#8 - Hot Too Go @ $5.00

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Hot Too Go isn’t always the easiest runner to follow, but we’re giving him one more chance to show something.

The five-year-old son of Too Darn Hot owns two wins and 10 placings from 24 starts, and he has solid tactical speed.

We expect him to get back to his best form here.

Stake: 1 Unit

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Daryl Curnow
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After graduating from the University of Auckland (BA - English), Daryl Curnow 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.

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