Pakenham Thursday racing preview & top odds | March 28, 2024
| What | Pakenham Races |
| Where | Pakenham Racecourse – 420 Nar Nar Goon–Longwarry Rd, Tynong VIC 3813 |
| When | Thursday, March 28, 2024 |
| First Race | 5:45pm AEDT |
Pakenham Racecourse is gearing up for an electrifying evening of racing this Thursday, featuring an enticing seven-race card. The track is rated a Good 4 and the rail set out 6m across the entire circuit. Racing is set to commence at 5:45pm AEDT.
Best Bet at Pakenham: Magarten
Magarten wasn’t beaten far by some handy types in BM70 grade on February 29, chasing home Saturday-class runners like Marble Arch and Ambassadorial when finishing fourth. He was forced to travel three wide with no cover throughout and was only outgunned late by those with a softer run in transit. From barrier five, and stepping down to BM64 grade with Luke Cartwright claiming 3kg, Magarten looks to have his opponents’ measure.
Best Bet
Race 7 – 
#1 Magarten (5)
4yo Gelding | T: Jerome Hunter | J: Luke Cartwright (a3) (62kg)
Next Best at Pakenham: Tarvue
Tarvue was the definition of a good thing beat at Caulfield prior to heading to the paddock in December, finishing a half-length back in fourth. The Tarzino progeny didn’t see daylight until the final 100m before unleashing late. She will need a touch of luck at a key point from barrier three under Daniel Moor, but Tarvue looks capable of rising through the grades and should win this if she finds clear air when it matters.
Next Best
Race 6 – 
#11 Tarvue (3)
3yo Filly | T: John Sadler | J: Daniel Moor (57kg)
Next Best Again at Pakenham: Alma Rise
Alma Rise made everyone’s blackbooks when she stormed home late at Sandown on March 6 to second over 1500m on debut. She steps up to 2000m on Thursday night, and with natural improvement she can go one better. The Pakenham straight will suit her perfectly, as she’ll have plenty of time to build through her gears, and if Jamie Kah can have Alma Rise in clear air at the top of the straight, she will prove too good for maiden grade.
Next Best Again
Race 1 – 
#11 Alma Rise (7)
3yo Filly | T: Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman | J: Jamie Kah (57kg)
Thursday quaddie tips for Pakenham
Pakenham quadrella selections
Thursday, March 28, 2024
- 1-2-3-5-7
- 2-5-8
- 5-11
- 1-2