Pakenham January 19th, Tips and Previews
Best Bet - Pakenham Race 2
5
Keitel $2.30
Keitel won impressively on debut.
The gelding by Hellbent looks to have plenty of upside, and I expect him to win again on Thursday.
The 1200m looks ideal, and he will look like the winner at the top of the Pakenham straight.
Barrier nine is the main concern.
Immortal Spirit can be competitive from an inside draw.
He is ultra-consistent, and he is knocking on the door for a victory.
His flashing run at Cranbourne last start turned heads.
Next Best - Pakenham Race 3
3
Matao Ma $5.00
I am very bullish about Matao Ma.
The Brazen Beau gelding is having his first start for his new stable after transferring from the Mick Price camp.
He was good first-up last preparation at Donald and looks well placed from an inside draw.
I expect him to be well-found in the market.
Marble Arch will start favourite for the Hayes stable after an impressive barrier trial win.
With the right run in transit, the import will take a lot of work to hold out at her Australian debut.
Star Magic can win second-up after an impressive fresh run.
Best Roughie - Pakenham Race 4
3
Hoops $12.00/$3.30
Hoops can win here at a reasonable price.
She drops significantly in grade and must be respected from an inside draw.
The freshen-up between runs is positive, and I expect her to bounce back in this event.
Diamond Model will have supporters after showing potential last campaign.
She won well fresh last preparation before being competitive at Flemington in a good-form race.
Siamese comes into all winning calculations after an impressive last-start win at Cranbourne.
I expect her to be in the finish if she can produce a peak run.
QUADDIE
Q
$76 for 10%
We have gone relatively wide in the quaddie legs with the large and even fields.
The Future Stars Maiden Series adds another element of intrigue into the final four races of the program.
Best of luck!
Leg 1: 2, 4, 5, 6
Leg 2: 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12
Leg 3: 1, 2, 4, 6
Leg 4: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11
Outlay: $76
Flexi Percentage = 10%
