Best bets and value play for Pakenham Thursday night

A John McArdle-trained filly can post a deserved win in the last race while a promising stayer can make a winning return at Thursday’s Pakenham meeting.

Racenet form analyst Brad Waters says a John McArdle-trained filly can break through for a deserved win at Thursday's Pakenham meeting.

News Corp form analyst Brad Waters looks at Thursday’s meeting at Pakenham.

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BEST BET

GIVE FAITH (Race 9 No.8 – $4.80)

The John McArdle-trained filly is racing in great heart this time in. Blinkers come off for this and she’ll be around the mark.

NEXT BEST

THINKING GOLD (Race 4 No.6 – $5)

Thinking Gold showed staying ability last time in and has had more time to develop. Expecting him to be strong late over 1600m first-up.

VALUE BET

THE BETTER HUSBAND (Race 2 No.5 – $13)

The Better Husband wasn’t far away over 1200m on debut but he’ll be better for that experience and the step to 1400m will suit.

THE JOCKEY

JAMIE MOTT

Jockey Jamie Mott heads to Pakenham for six rides on Thursday. IN YOUR HANDS (Race 1 No.5 – $46), TUSCANADO (Race 4 No.10 – $26), LAUNCESTON (Race 5 No.3 – $9.50), HELLACIOUS (Race 6 No.2 – $10), JUSTIN TIMBERPRAWN (Race 7 No.3 – $11), EXPRESS YO’SELF (Race 9 No.7 – $4.20).

Originally published as Best bets and value play for Pakenham Thursday night