| What | Pakenham Races |
| Where | Pakenham Racecourse – 420 Nar Nar Goon–Longwarry Rd, Tynong VIC 3813 |
| When | Thursday, February 1, 2024 |
| First Race | 5:45pm AEDT |
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Racing returns to Pakenham on Thursday night for another competitive eight-race meeting, headlined by another two heats of the Pakenham Future Stars Series. A perfect night on the weather front is forecast, and despite the rail coming out 9m the entire circuit, we expect there to be no bias evident throughout the night. Action from Pakenham Racecourse is set to commence at 5:45pm AEDT.
Best Bet at Pakenham: Maxxi Bon
Maxxi Bon had his colours lowered at Sandown on January 17, but his form prior to that should be more than good enough to account for his BM64 rivals on Thursday. Having won twice and finished second at his three prior starts this campaign, the son of Bon Aurum looks to have found the right race to recapture his winning form. From barrier six, Matthew Cartwright will look to have Maxxi Bon settled midfield with cover, and with a swift turn of foot, the chestnut gelding should have no issue in accounting for his rivals over the mile.
Best Bet
Race 3 – 
#4 Maxxi Bon (6)
4yo Gelding | T: Wendy Kelly | J: Matthew Cartwright (59kg)
Bet with Neds
Next Best at Pakenham: Fioreen
The Phillip Stokes-trained Fioreen put in a much-improved performance second-up into his career when he was defeated a long neck at Cranbourne on January 19. The three-year-old filly was forced to sustain a long run 600m out from home and was the widest runner when turning for home. He peaked on his run about 50m out, but the way he quickened suggests a maiden victory shouldn’t be too far away. If Zac Spain can keep him covered up until the final 200m, Fioreen seemingly has a good enough sprint to breakthrough on Thursday.
Next Best
Race 2 – 
#9 Fioreen (6)
3yo Filly | T: Phillip Stokes | J: Zac Spain (57kg)
Bet with Picklebet
Next Best Again at Pakenham: Some Sheila
Some Sheila was a tough watch for those who were with her on January 18 over the Pakenham 1400m, having been held up for a run in the home straight at a crucial point before hitting the line strongly in tight room to be narrowly defeated. A return to the track and trip on Thursday should see the daughter of Artie Schiller bounce back to the winners stall. Jack Martin will likely look to have her settled one off the fence throughout in a midfield position, and as long as the pair find clear air at the right time in the home straight, Some Sheila looks the goods.
Next Best Again
Race 6 – 
#4 Some Sheila (4)
4yo Mare | T: Charlotte Littlefield | J: Jack Hill (59kg)
Bet with Playup
Thursday quaddie tips for Pakenham
Pakenham quadrella selections
Thursday, February 1, 2024
- Field
- 1-3-4
- 1-9-12-16
- 3-6-7-8-10
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