18/8/20 Best Bets at Pakenham
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- Author: Mick GannonAug 18, 2020 09:17 AM
- Photo: AAP
Best plays for Tuesday racing in Victoria
Victorian racing heads to Pakenham on Tuesday, for a wide open 8-race card on the synthetic surface.
The rail is in the true position, with 4-8mm of rain forecast for the Victorian West Gippsland region.
This is a tough card to dissect, and is likely to throw up a few double figure winners.
I've identified 6-races at Pakenham and Scone that represent good betting opportunities.
For my full tip package and runner comments, click here.
From the stewards
Galaxy Turf in race 4 is one to keep your eye on in the stewards report.
At his previous outing, the son of Turffontein was slowly away and settled near last in the run. He raced in tight space and was forced to steady off heels at the 600m, before running home strongly.
If he can jump cleanly today, I expect him to sit mid-field with cover and be fighting out the finish in a very even race.
Jockey to follow
Daniel Stackhouse rides the Pakenham Synthetic, better than anyone.
In the past 12 months, Stackhouse has had 59 mounts for 15 wins and 16 placings at the track.
The hoop has 6-rides today, with his best chance coming in race 4 on Unchain My Bike.
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Best Bet: Race 6 #1 Kosowski $3.50
This talented galloper from the Brendan McCarthy yard has been solid in his past two runs and is reaching peak fitness third-up.
His first outing of the prep came off a 163-day break, when he was beaten by only 0.6 lengths over 1000m.
He was then edged out by a nose second-up over the same distance, in a three-way go. Those horses put a decent gap on their rivals and all have promising futures.
The gelding has shown a liking for the synthetic surface and finds a very winnable race here.
From barrier 4, expect jockey Mikaela Lawrence to send him forward and make every post a winner!
