| What | Pakenham Races |
| Where | Southside Racing Pakenham – 420 Nar Nar Goon – Longwarry Rd, Tynong VIC 3810 |
| When | Thursday, April 17, 2025 |
| First Race | 5:15pm AEST |
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Southside Racing will host an eight-race card at Pakenham on Thursday evening, with the opener scheduled to jump at 5:45pm AEST. Warm and dry conditions are forecast throughout Thursday, and the track is expected to remain at the Good 4 rating that was posted at acceptances. The rail will be out 3m for the entire circuit.
Best Bet at Pakenham: Puglia
Puglia returned with an eye-catching run at Sandown when beaten a length by The Muffin Man on March 19, but second-up she looks primed to strike. In her four-start career, the Archie Alexander-trained filly has shown she is blessed with a strong turn of foot, and with a genuine tempo expected on Thursday night, the race sets up perfectly for Puglia to produce her best.
Best Bet
Race 5 – 
#9 Puglia (8)
3yo Filly | T: Archie Alexander | J: Craig Williams (59kg)
Next Best at Pakenham: Zouper Fund
Zouper Fund could not have been more impressive when breaking his maiden first-up at Ballarat on March 25, stalking the speed over the 1000m before putting his rivals away with ease. As long as he can step cleanly from the barriers for his third career start, Ben Allen will likely have Zouper Fund in a similar role just behind the speed. Barring any bad luck, it is hard to see how Zouper Fund doesn’t win.
Next Best
Race 4 – 
#2 Zouper Fund (6)
4yo Gelding | T: Ciaron Maher | J: Ben Allen (59.5kg)
Best Value at Pakenham: Perfect Gold
Perfect Gold won impressively first-up in BM64 company at Bendigo on March 2, coming from deep with a blistering finish. Then, on March 19, she chased home the smart Zloties in a Sandown BM70 and finished a length off Pink Chandon in third despite having plenty of excuses in running. If Billy Egan can have her in clear air in the home straight, Perfect Gold should prove hard to hold out as she drops back in grade.
Best Value
Race 8 – 
#2 Perfect Gold (1)
4yo Mare | T: Dominic Sutton | J: Billy Egan (61.5kg)
Thursday quaddie tips for Pakenham
Pakenham quadrella selections
Thursday, April 17, 2025
- 6-9
- 2-3-4-7-9
- 1-2-4-5
- 1-2-5-6
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