Pakenham synthetic races betting preview & quaddie | 17/6/2024

June 16, 2024 5:00 pm.

Pakenham tips

What	Pakenham Synthetic Races
Where	Pakenham Racecourse – 420 Nar Nar Goon–Longwarry Rd, Tynong VIC 3813
When	Monday, June 17, 2024
First Race	12:30pm AEST
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The synthetic surface at Pakenham is the destination for racing in Victoria on Monday, with a nine-part program set down for decision. A cool, but clear winter’s day is forecast for Pakenham, which should ensure competitive racing throughout the day. A new week of racing in Victoria is set to commence at 12:30pm AEST.

Best Bet at Pakenham: Special Dancer

In the opener, the Phillip Stokes-trained Special Dancer looks primed to break maiden ranks at the fifth time of asking. The three-year-old filly was hitting the line with great intent at Moe on June 3 when coming from the rear of the field to go down by 1.7 lengths. The Needs Further progeny returns to the Pakenham Synthetic 1400m, a track and trip that saw her produced her best finish when beaten a lip on August 8 last year. She produced a barnstorming finish that day, and if Special Dancer can replicate that performance, she should go one better.

Best Bet

Race 1 – #9 Special Dancer (11)

3yo Filly | T: Phillip Stokes | J: Brian Higgins (57kg)

+230 with Neds

Next Best at Pakenham: Clock Strikes

Despite winning just twice in 17 starts, the Robbie Griffiths & Mathew de Kock-trained Clock Strikes has found the right race to claim another triumph. Having finished second at three of his last six starts, the four-year-old gelding has certainly got his foot on the till. He will gain an economical transit from barrier three on the back of what looks to be a genuine speed. Luke Nolen will need a touch of luck on the home turn, but if the gap comes, Clock Strikes should be the one overhauling some potentially vulnerable leaders.

Next Best

Race 5 – #2 Clock Strikes (3)

4yo Gelding | T: Robbie Griffiths & Mathew de Kock | J: Luke Nolen (61kg)

+200 with PlayUp

Best Value at Pakenham: Frederick

Michael Huglin’s Frederick was a smart maiden winner at Moe on May 14 over 1200m when settling up on speed and kicking clear of his rivals late. He had put the writing on the wall the start prior, and it seems as though the penny has dropped for the Magnus colt. He draws barrier 16, which is a touch concerning, but if Koby Jennings can have him settled outside lead over the 1200m, he showed last time out he can kick off a strong tempo. The $12 being bet with horse racing bookmakers is incredible value, and with even luck Frederick is in this up to his neck.