Peter Gelagotis-trained Rubology the best bet for Thursday night’s Pakenham races
A solid debut second should provide the platform for a Peter Gelagotis-trained galloper to go one better at Pakenham on Thursday night.
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Racenet and Herald Sun form analyst Brad Waters looks at Thursday night’s meeting at Pakenham.
BEST BET
Rubology chased well when not far away from a smart type on debut. He can go one better on his home track on Thursday.
NEXT BEST
SHINY NEW DEEL (Race 6 No. 3 – $3.10)
Shiny New Deel was a shade unlucky not to win on debut at Cranbourne. The three-year-old won’t have to improve much to win at Pakenham.
THE BALLET DANCER (Race 7 No. 5 – $6)
The Ballet Dancer had backing when only going down narrowly second-up. She’ll be fitter again & races well over 1600m.
VALUE BET
DARRA LINEN (Race 8 No. 8 – $11)
Darra Linen finished well to break through for a win at Sale last start. She’s racing well and must be considered an each-way chance again in the last.
THE JOCKEY
Jockey Damian Lane has a book of five rides at Pakenham. PLUS FOURS (Race 1 No. 1 – $1.85), GYMKHANA (Race 3 No. 2 – $5), MAGIC DEFENSE (Race 5 No. 11 – $6.50), GIVE HER A MEDAL (Race 6 No. 8 – $6), THINKING RAIN (Race 8 No. 13 – $4.80).
Originally published as Peter Gelagotis-trained Rubology the best bet for Thursday night’s Pakenham races
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