Betting tips & full form for Pakenham, Thursday June 28
VICTORIA’S Thursday race meet takes place at Pakenham this Thursday as the outer Melbourne suburb hosts a stacked nine race card.
Not sure which way you should invest this Thursday? Let’s take a look at where our experts are looking.
Race 1 – Maiden Hurdle (3200m)
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Johnny Dowry is a last-start winner that has been trialing well over the jumps. The Patrick Payne-trained runner looks a great prospect coming into this event.
Race 1 tip: Johnny Dowry to win at Sportsbet
Race 2 – Open Hurdle (3200m)
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Kothu Rotti is in red-hot form recently and we think it can record a hat-trick. The horse is unbeaten at the distance and looks we think he looks perfectly placed to make it three in a row.
Race 2 tip: Kothu Rotti to win at Sportsbet
Race 3 – Steeplechase (3200m)
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John Monash has been hugely consistent over the journey and we’re confident the old boy can get the job done here. The horse has been decent across this distance and we’re anticipating a strong performance.
Race 3 tip: John Monash to win at Neds
Race 4 – Benchmark 64 (2200m)
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Count Zero broke the maiden in good fashion at Swan Hill on June 9 and we’re anticipating a strong showing here. The horse looks set to step up following the maiden win and this looks extremely winnable for the Weir horse.
Race 4 tip: Count Zero to win at Ladbrokes
Race 5 – Maiden (1200m)
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The debuting Solar Panel looks a great chance to run well at the first attempt. The horse won a trial at this track on June 20 and looks a sneaky chance to deliver for Shane Stockdale from the inside alley.
Race 5 tip: Solar Panel to win at Neds
Race 6 – Benchmark 58 (1000m)
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Tanto Bianco comes into this race on the back of a strong resuming second on June 12 and we’re backing it to go well second-up. The horse has two placings from three runs second-up and we’re confident of a return to the winner’s circle.
Race 6 tip: Tanto Bianco to win at Ladbrokes
Race 7 – Benchmark 64 (1600m)
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Annunciate has two wins and a pair of second placings from its last four runs and looks poised to continue on in that vein of form. The horse won well at this track and a slightly lower grading and we’re backing it to go back-to-back.
Race 7 tip: Annunciate to win at Crownbet
Race 8 – Benchmark 64 (1400m)
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Tradies Tea Break is a horse we rate highly and we’re backing it to resume here in style. The horse was in good form prior to being turned out, and while it has yet to deliver first-up in the past, this presents as a winnable event.
Race 8 tip: Tradies Tea Break to win at Ladbrokes
Race 9 – Benchmark 64 (1400m)
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Strike Action peaked well at this course and grading on June 12, winning by just shy of a length. The horse jumps in weight but has a strong chance of going back-to-back for the first time in its career.
Race 9 tip: Strike Action to win at Ladbrokes