21-05-2025
Best bets and expert tips for Pakenham races Thursday night
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News Corp form analyst Brad Waters looks at Thursday's meeting at Pakenham.
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BEST BET
SALTBURN (Race 1 No.5 – $3.80)
The three-year-old covered ground before being grabbed late at Geelong second-up. He'll be fitter again and looks ready to win at Pakenham.
NEXT BEST
MARINE GRADE (Race 4 No.5): Cranbourne trainer Mick Kent will produce the well-bred filly for the first time at Pakenham. Her jumpouts indicate a strong showing is likely.
RICH LOVER (Race 7 No.6): Rich Lover has performed well at both runs to date, including at Wangaratta last time out. He'll have every chance from barrier one.
VALUE BET
SUPER TROOPER (Race 6 No.5): Trialled well before giving too much start in tricky conditions at Warrnambool. Fitter for this and will improve on better ground.
THE JOCKEY
BEN ALLEN
Jockey Ben Melham heads to Pakenham for five rides on Thursday. BOTANICAL BOY (Race 2 No.1 – $2.90), FIERY DEAL (Race 4 No.10 – $8), BETWITCHERY (Race 5 No.4 – $2), ZOUPER FUND (Race 6 No.4 – $2.80), FEELING DUSTY (Race 8 No.4 – $4).
Originally published as Best bets and value play for Pakenham races Thursday night