Pakenham races preview & free betting tips | February 22, 2024

February 20, 2024 3:32 pm.

Pakenham tips

What	Pakenham Races
Where	Pakenham Racecourse – 420 Nar Nar Goon–Longwarry Rd, Tynong VIC 3813
When	Thursday, February 22, 2024
First Race	5:45pm AEDT
Visit Dabble

Pakenham Racecourse is set for an exciting eight-race card this Thursday night, with the highlight being the final heat of the Pakenham Future Stars series. The weather forecast predicts clear skies, so the track should remain in Good 4 condition for the entire evening. The rail will be in its true position, and the racing action is slated to kick off at 5:45 pm local time.

Best Bet at Pakenham: Master Montaro

Master Montaro has been nothing short of impressive since returning from Hong Kong, and the seven-year-old gelding’s recent win at Sandown suggests he can go on with the job. That win came over 1300m when stalking the speed throughout, hitting the front inside the final furlong, and putting the race away with relative ease. A firm deck and the step up to 1400m fourth-up looks to be a recipe for further success. If Jye McNeil can slot Master Montaro in the one-one upon settling, he will prove too hard to hold out once again.

Best Bet

Race 7 – #6 Master Montaro (8)

7yo Gelding | T: Ben, Will & JD Hayes | J: Jye McNeil (58.5kg)

+300 with Neds

Next Best at Pakenham: Barbaric Lad

Barbaric Lad put in an eye-catching debut run at Sandown on February 7, finishing a length back in third. The two-year-old colt gave his rivals a massive start over 1200m and rattled off some nice closing sectionals. He clashes with Druid, who beat him home on debut by a narrow margin, but with the length of the Pakenham straight set to benefit Barbaric Lad over his key market rival, it is easy to see why the Freedman galloper has had early backing. A repeat of his debut effort should be enough for Barbaric Lad to score at Pakenham.

Next Best

Race 3 – #2 Barbaric Lad (8)

2yo Colt | T: Anthony & Sam Freedman | J: Luke Currie (58kg)

+200 with Picklebet

Best Value at Pakenham: Greenidge

Greenidge was a touch unlucky when finishing third in her second career start, and she looks to have found the right maiden to break through. The Lonhro filly was in a bit of traffic at a crucial moment in the home straight over 1000m before hitting the line strongly to suggest the rise to 1200m will be ideal. Jye McNeil will have her in a plumb spot from barrier five throughout. With a nice cart into the race, and with even luck this time around, Greenidge has shown plenty to suggest she will be winning on Thursday night.