Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted February 27 Journalists Share Posted February 27 What Pakenham Races Where Pakenham Racecourse – 420 Nar Nar Goon–Longwarry Rd, Tynong VIC 3813 When Thursday, February 22, 2024 First Race 5:45pm AEDT Visit Dabble Pakenham Racecourse is gearing up for a thrilling eight-race lineup this Thursday night, featuring the much-anticipated final of the Pakenham Future Stars series. With clear skies on the forecast, the track is expected to remain in Good 4 condition throughout the evening. The rail will be 4m out for the entire circuit, and the racing is scheduled to commence at 5:45pm local time. Pakenham Future Stars Final: Barby’s Doll This three-year-old filly broke her maiden in dominant fashion two starts back, before catching the eye when running home strongly at Caulfield on February 3 behind Diamond Decorator and Lost. The runner-up in the race has since come out and won, and with an economical run in transit expected from barrier six, the race sets up nicely for this Fighting Sun filly. Damian Lane will need a touch of luck when turning for home, but armed with a strong finish, Barby’s Doll looks the goods in Thursday’s $300,000 feature. Pakenham Future Stars Final Race 7 – #9 Barby’s Doll (6) 3yo Filly | T: Jerome Hunter | J: Damian Lane (55kg) +650 with Playup Best Bet at Pakenham: North Channel North Channel beat all bar The Negotiator in a driving finish on his return at the Pakenham 1400m on February 15, with all signs suggesting he would be primed to go one better wherever he went to next. He draws out in barrier 10, which should suit him perfectly considering he likes to run on from the rear of the field. With a few of the outsiders set to take up the running at a genuine clip, it looks perfectly set up for North Channel to blouse his rivals late. Best Bet Race 8 – #2 North Channel (10) 4yo Gelding | T: Ben, Will & JD Hayes | J: Craig Williams (61kg) +270 with Neds Next Best at Pakenham: Modown The Charlotte Littlefield-trained Modown has not been seen since a poor showing in the Group 2 Sandown Guineas (1600m) on December 2, yet he brings the best form lines into this race. He finished second behind Schwarz in the Listed Springtime Stakes (1400m) on November 11, and his maiden win the start prior suggests he is an above-average galloper. Craig Williams will have the three-year-old settled midfield with cover, and as long as he can sprint sharply with 60.5kg on his back, Modown looks a great play in the Pakenham opener. Next Best Race 1 – #1 Modown (4) 3yo Gelding | T: Charlotte Littlefield | J: Craig Williams (60.5kg) +210 with Picklebet Thursday quaddie tips for Pakenham Pakenham quadrella selections Thursday, February 29, 2024 3-6-9-10 2-4-9-10 1-2-3-9 2-12 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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