On The Punt: Tips for Pakenham Synthetic Monday

Herald Sun and Racenet racing writer Gilbert Gardiner’s selections for Pakenham.

Gin O'Clock (middle) wins at Geelong.

Herald Sun and Racenet racing writer Gilbert Gardiner’s selections for Pakenham Synthetic.

BEST BET

GIN O’CLOCK

R9 No. 3 $8.50

Arrived in time to win last start at Geelong. Good gutsy win between horses, can repeat the dose up in class and down in distance.

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HOFF IS ENUFF

R2 No. 5 $4.20

Three-start maiden but contested decent form races behind La Fracas and Henlein.

DIRTY GRIN

R6 No. 4 $3.90

Doesn’t win out of turn – one from 10 – but placed five times and been runner-up on each occasion. Touched off last start, track and distance and meets the winner, UNLIMITED MAGIC (3) better at the weights this time.

VALUE BET

MAGWAZI

R5 No. 5 $5.50

Resumes after a short break. Showed nice ability last campaign, including a debut win. Should be in the finish.

JABALI RIDGE

R7 No. 1 $8

Fifth the past two starts at Cranbourne and Sale, not beaten far. Big weight but has showed up before third-up.

THE JOCKEY

DAMIAN LANE

FUTATSU (R1 No. 8 $1.75), LOVELYCUT (R3 No. 12 $2.60), TORONADO BOOM (R4 No. 5 $6.50).

Originally published as On The Punt: Tips for Pakenham Synthetic Monday