We have expert betting tips for the cards this Thursday at Hawkesbury and Pakenham.
There is plenty of value available with bookmakers at the Thursday meetings and we have our best bets across the two cards.
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Hawkesbury racing tips
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Race 2. (12:25) Lewcon Air Conditioning Maiden (1000m)
#11 – Waterski @ $3.10
Waterski doesn’t have great form but she will appreciate dropping from city class racing.
The three-year-old daughter of Street Boss is bred to be better than average, and she comes off a trial win at Rosehill.
Wet track conditions won’t worry her in the slightest.
Race 3. (13:05) Paul Dowling Memorial Maiden (1300m)
#6 – California Sunrise @ $2.50
California Sunrise hasn’t been too far away in two career starts, including a fourth fresh up.
The three-year-old filly by Pierro scored a trial win at Randwick to prepare, and she’s a fitter runner now.
We’re not surprised by her odds staying rock-solid throughout the week, and money could come late for her.
Race 5. (14:25) Prospect Promotions C1 (1500m)
#1 – Good Once @ $4.40
Good Once has been consistent throughout his career, despite owning only one win from 13 starts.
The four-year-old son of Dubleo owns nine placings, and he comes off a tidy second placing at Hawkesbury behind Allapercanto.
That form could be franked on Wednesday, so take the each-way odds.
Race 7. (15:40) Pinnacle Office Supplies C1 (1800m)
#9 – Be Real @ $3.30
We expect money to come for Be Real, who won well at Newcastle two starts back before placing at Warwick Farm.
The three-year-old daughter of Iffraaj showed a good turn-of-foot to place, and something similar would be good enough.
Getting in with 55.5kg makes her tough to hold out.
Pakenham racing tips
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Race 1. (17:15) Dale Takes on Jodie Maiden (1600m)
#4 – Dream All Day @ $2.00
Dream All Day ran well enough for third on debut at Pakenham and having that run under her belt is ideal.
The well-bred filly by Savabeel was just over a length behind the winner, and we’re not surprised by the money coming for her.
Take the $2.00 odds before it firms.
Race 3. (18:15) Jane Takes on Mitchell Maiden (1400m)
#6 – Whateley @ $3.10
Whateley is on debut for the Busuttin/Young team after winning a Cranbourne jumpout.
The two-year-old colt by Written Tycoon is bred for speed, and Cranbourne jumpout form always bodes well in Melbourne.
Look for positive betting moves on race day.
Race 5. (19:15) Sarah Takes on Sandi BM58 (1400m)
#2 – Ailyak @ $2.80
The Ciaron Maher-trained gelding won well on debut when scoring at Werribee.
The three-year-old son of Grunt scored by 2.3 lengths as a $9.00 chance, so the odds are much shorter this time around.
He has a big weight to carry, but we’re including him in selections.
Race 7. (20:15) Adam Takes on Anthony Handicap (1600m)
#1 – Brazen Kingdom @ $4.80
Brazen Kingdom won well two back at Mornington before placing last time out.
The four-year-old son of Iffraaj has yet to win from four attempts at Pakenham, but he’s good enough to handle this field.
Getting 3kg off his back adds to his appeal.
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