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This Pakenham race track page includes an overview of the track, up-to-date news, photos, recent results, track records, the best trainers, jockeys and horses.
Pannell hat-trick heats up Adelaide premiership battle
Jockey Todd Pannell aboard Smokin' Princess
SA Racing
· Gun hoop Todd Pannell has ramped up his bid for the Adelaide jockeys' premiership, notching a treble at Murray Bridge on Saturday.
Pakenham best bets: $11 next best
Trainer Ciaron Maher looking swanky
Thursday Punt
· There's been a few scratchings but still some value to be found at Thursday night's Pakenham meeting.
Ipswich preview and tips: $5.50 best bet
Lately (circled) didn't have much luck behind Wapiti at Eagle Farm last start when prominent in the stewards' report. He looks much better placed at Ipswich on Wednesday.
Queensland Analysis
· A recent addition to the Brian Smith stable will appreciated a big drop in class when he steps out at Ipswich on Wednesday.
Mott in the Mix for Melbourne Cup qualification
Jamie Mott
article-lock-icon Golden Ticket
· Jockey Jamie Mott wants to build on recent success for trainer Annabel Neasham by securing Melbourne Cup qualification for Little Mix in Saturday's Listed Andrew Ramsden.
Thursday lays with Betfair: $1.70 under the odds
The Jester's Son looks pretty skinny at $1.70
Lays of the day
· See which fancied runners the Betfair and Punters form analysts are keen to take on around Australia on Thursday, May 16.
Pakenham best bets: Ingot to strike gold
Jockey Craig Newitt is aboard our best bet
Thursday Punt
· Jockey Craig Newitt only has two rides at Thursday night's Pakenham meeting, but he's aboard our best bet for the evening.
Eagle Farm tips and preview: $4.80 best bet
The Chris Waller-trained Ichiban takes on the older horses at Eagle Farm on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
· Our Queensland form expert is keen to bank on some young horses with upside at the Wednesday meeting at Eagle Farm ... and chief among them is a Chris Waller-trained three-year-old.
Benalla tips and preview: $7 value bet
Simon Zahra has found the perfect first-up race for Superior Zara at Benalla.
Tuesday punt
· Punters can make a lightning-fast start to Tuesday's Benalla meeting with the aid of a filly from the Simon Zahra camp.
'Can run a cheeky race': Stokes keen on Goodwood chances
Trainer Phillip Stokes
article-lock-icon G1 Sprint
· Trainer Phillip Stokes has two chances to complete the set of South Australian Group 1 races in Saturday's The Goodwood at Morphettville.
Ashford Street times it right to win for new trainer
Ashford Street winning at Caulfield
Bool Sprinter
· Tom Dabernig's exceptional month continued at Caulfield with Ashford Street winning in his stable debut.
Anzac Day lays with Betfair
One tipster is laying City Of Lights
Lays of the day
· See which fancied runners the Betfair and Punters form analysts are keen to take on around Australia on Thursday, April 25.
Neasham to saddle up first Adelaide runner in G1 Sangster
Learning To Fly wins the Group 2 Reisling Stakes at Randwick in 2023.
$1m sprint
· Annabel Neasham has waited for the right horse to send to Adelaide as she seeks a Group 1 win for smart filly Learning To Fly.
Runner-by-runner analysis: Group 1 Australasian Oaks
Chris Waller won the Australasian Oaks with Toffee Tongue in 2020.
Adelaide Carnival
· We've broken down the chances of every runner set to take their place in Saturday's Group 1 Australasian Oaks (2000m) at Morphettville.
Wednesday tips and best bets
Midweek tips
· Tips and best bets for midweek racing at Geelong, Newcastle, Ipswich and Mt Gambier on Wednesday, April 24.
Geelong tips and preview: $15 value bet
Craig Williams has five rides at Geelong on Wednesday.
Wednesday Punt
· A six-year-old galloper is worth consideration at double-figure odds with Craig Williams staying on board.
Stokes targets Sangster success with two-pronged attack
Stretan Angel wins the Danehill Stakes at Flemington in 2023.
Adelaide Carnival
· Phillip Stokes is back in Adelaide on Saturday eyeing G1 success with Stretan Angel and Climbing Star in the $1 million Robert Sangster Stakes (1200m).
Nominations: Robert Sangster Stakes and Australasian Oaks
Estriella wins the Sunlight Classic at Flemington in March. Picture: Ross Holburt-Racing Photos
Adelaide G1s
· A strong set of nominations have been received for the Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes (1200m) and Australasian Oaks (2000m) next Saturday.
Thursday lays with Betfair: Early lays at Pakenham
Two of the lays go around at Pakenham
Lays of the day
· See which fancied runners the Betfair and Punters form analysts are keen to take on around Australia on Thursday, April 18.
Hayes import eyes bigger bucks in Mornington Guineas
Grid Girl has been a great purchase for the Hayes stable
article-lock-icon Mornington Saturday
· Ex-Kiwi galloper Grid Girl will go after the bigger prizemoney in the Mornington Guineas after winning two of her three starts in Australia.
Pakenham preview and tips: Worcester the source of profit
Worcester will shoot for a second consecutive win
Thursday Punt
· The Mike Moroney-trained Worcester could build on an impressive first-up win when he steps up in class at Pakenham on Thursday night.
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