03/08/21 Best bet tips for horse racing at Pakenham

Free Best Bets for Victorian racing today heads to the South East of Melbourne, where Pakenham hosts a nine race card.

There are showers forecast across the day with a maximum temperature of 12 degrees.

Racing is on the synthetic surface today, so the rain won't pose a threat to the meeting.

The rail is true the entire circuit which offers all runners their chance.

Your jockey to watch this meeting is Luke Nolen, who is striking at 20% from his past 50 rides at this track.

Nolen has three rides today, with two of those for great mate Peter Moody.

 

 

Pakenham Race 6 Tip #1 Heaven's Gift $2.80

This McEvoy trained mare has been competitive in this grade and at all three runs at Sandown since a spell.

He should find this easier on the synthetic than the soft and heavy tracks he has had to endure this prep.

Whilst she normally likes to get back in her races, jockey Dean Holland can position her midfield in this small 7 horse field.

Holland should be able to stalk the opposition and take care of them in the straight.

 

Pakenham Race 9 Tip #10 Troubleshot $12.00

This son of Elvstroem boasts a great record on the synthetic at this track. (9:3-2-0).

He is coming off a 6 week freshen up and his last run was second here, over 1200M.

The good gate should help secure jockey Matthew Allen a nice spot in the first few runners.

With the favourite coming off a debut maiden win, this does look a more open race than the betting suggests.

He will be in the thick of things late so let's kick him home at a good price.

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