17/08/21 Best bet tips for horse racing at Pakenham today

Our free best bets today for Victorian racing takes place in the South East of Melbourne in Pakenham.

The rail is situated in the true position for the entire circuit and the synthetic surface typically gives all runners a fair chance.

 

 

Pakenham Race 3 Tip #2 Awe $3.10

The Hawkes stable must have a high opinion of this youngster, given he has been nominated for the Group 1 Golden Rose and Caulfield Guineas.

He was only 4 lengths from them on debut in the Group 3 Pago Pago in Sydney and got into his work late down the outside.

Since that run he has been gelded, so expect improvement again this time in.

He did enough in his recent jump out, where he wasn't asked to do much and finished third.

Look for Jye McNeil to guide him back to midfield in the run and give him time to settle, before getting to the outside on straightening.

There appears to be bigger fish to fry for this son of Hinchinbrook, so expect him to finish over the top of them.

 

Pakenham Race 4 Tip #2 Manhattan Sting $3.50

I've had one eye on this Chris Hyland trained galloper for a while now and this looks an ideal race for him.

He did win comfortably in this grade over the track and distance and has since taken on tougher assignments.

Back to a BM58 grade, apprentice Celine Gaudray should be able to push forward from the wide barrier and race on the speed.

Expect Gaudray to be in front at the 300 metre mark and with the advantage of a 1.5 kg claim, Manhattan Sting can produce a good kick as he staves off his rivals.

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