Saturday Racing Tips - Pakenham 21/12/24

The final Saturday before Christmas has always historically housed the Pakenham Cup and some of the best horses in Victoria will be in the hunt.

All 10 races on the card should make for excellent viewing and the stakes continue to rise.

As ever, OnlyRacing are across all of the latest market movements and they seek to find the best bets for all punters.

(Note: Odds provided by Picklebet)

Selections:
1. Romani Ite Domum - $3.20
8. Sweethearted - $4.60
3. Grinzinger Pod - $7.00

BEST BET - Romani Ite Domum - $3.00
The in-form Hayes yard will be hoping Romani Ite Domum will be raring to go in this one and it should be the ideal fit. Blake Shinn is on board, the perfect hoop and it is the one to catch.

THE DANGER - Sweethearted - $4.60
Back to back second place finishes have put Sweethearted into a great position coming into this one and the ground at Pakenham should suit. Catching the favourite will be tough but don't discount this horse.

VALUE BET - Grinzinger Pod - $7.00
Fresh off the back of a win at Caulfield Heath, Grinzinger Pod is propelled into contention in this one. The trip looks ideal and it should lay down the gauntlet to those ahead of it in the betting.

Selections:
7. Divus Romelus - $3.20
3. Flamin' Romans - $5.00
6. Duke Of Condicote - $5.00

BEST BET - Divus Romelus - $3.20
Progressively better showings throughout this season have seen Divus Romelus come into some good form of late and a win feels imminent. Craig Williams is a great jockey booking and this will be the one to catch.

THE DANGER - Flamin' Romans - $5.00
Kiwi flyer Flamin' Romans will be chomping at the bit for Ciaron Maher and this should be the ideal type of contest at Pakenham. It has picked up a pair of wins already this term and looks well placed to feature.

VALUE BET - Duke Of Condicote - $5.00
Placing last time out is a huge tick in the box for Duke Of Condicote, a horse that should relish conditions at Pakenham. This is a tough field but it is an open contest and Duke Of Condicote could be in the hunt.

Selections:
3. Muramasa - $3.50
1. Smokin' Romans - $4.00
2. Herman Hesse - $9.00

BEST BET - Muramasa - $3.50
A slow showing last time out at Ballarat has clipped the wings of Muramasa a touch but this horse is very exciting. Bagging the Pakenham Cup would be a coup and it is the justified market leader.

THE DANGER - Smokin' Romans - $4.00
Ciaron Maher is a very big fan of this horse and he will be expecting it to feature heavily here. It likes this distance and was unlucky not to win at Caulfield last time out.

VALUE BET - Herman Hesse - $9.00
Another Ciaron Maher offering here is Herman Hesse, who also finished agonisingly second last time out. This is an open field, making Herman Hesse a strong candidate, at a very good price.

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When it comes to finding the best bets and selecting the right bookmaker, OnlyRacing is here to help every step of the way.

This month, Picklebet gets our endorsement as one of the most reliable names in Australian horse racing betting. Known for their consistency, they’re once again delivering superb odds and exciting racing promotions for the weekend.

The dynamic and ever-thrilling Australian horse racing scene is approaching one of the most pivotal moments of the year, capturing the excitement and attention of punters nationwide.

As always, OnlyRacing takes pride in delivering top-tier tips and engaging content for punters of all levels, helping to guide them on their horse racing betting journey, no matter their aspirations.

Blake Shinn is our jockey to back this Saturday at a busy Pakenham meeting.

Race 1 - Charmed Run - $5.00
Race 2 - Romani Ite Domum - $3.00
Race 3 - Sisterhood - $6.50
Race 4 - Convener - $14.00
Race 5 - Actaeon - $6.00
Race 7 - Nation's Call - $4.60
Race 8 - Arkansaw Kid - $9.00
Race 9 - Muramasa - $3.50
Race 10 - Global Harmony - $3.00

This Saturday, we're putting together a three-way straight win acca.

Race 2 - Romani Ite Domum - $3.00
Race 4 - Divus Romelus - $3.20
Race 10 - Global Harmony - $3.00

Total Odds = $28.80
$10 Stake = $288.00 Return!

Odds provided by Picklebet.

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Pakenham Quaddie (Races 7 To 10):

Leg One: 2, 3, 8, 9, 12

Leg Two: 6, 8

Leg Three: 2, 3, 4, 6

Leg Four: 3, 5, 12, 15

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