Pakenham Racing Tips for Thursday, February 26th 2026

We have expert betting tips for racing at Pakenham on Thursday, which includes eight races on the midweek card.

Punters get good value odds for the Victorian meeting, and we have betting tips for every race on the card.

Pakenham racing tips

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Race 1. (17:45) Ladbrokes Popular SRM Maiden (2500m)

#6 – Ashina @ $2.00

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Money has come for Ashina, who has three placings from five starts, including a placing at Seymour last time out.

The three-year-old filly by Tivaci doesn’t need to improve much to handle this field, which is why she’s paying $2 to win.

We’re happy to put her on top in the opener.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 2. (18:15) AWM Pakenham Maiden (1000m)

#5 – Chloe First @ $4.00

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Chloe First ran fourth on debut at Benalla before spelling, and she will only benefit from that outing.

The three-year-old filly by Cosmic Force has been prepared with a jumpout win at Pakenham, which is a good form indicator.

The each-way odds are worth snapping up.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 3. (18:45) Betavet Maiden (1400m)

#5 – Stuntman @ $4.20

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Punters get each-way odds for Stuntman, who wasn’t far away when running second on debut at Pakenham.

The three-year-old gelding by Circus Maximus is bred to be better than average, and getting the inside draw is ideal.

Rising to 1400m adds to his appeal, so include him in picks.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 4. (19:15) Hygain Edge Maiden (1100m)

#10 – Bee Admired @ $4.20

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Bee Admired comes off a Pakenham jumpout win, and she could hit the ground running.

The three-year-old daughter of Admire Mars will need a touch of luck from a wide barrier, but she has enough speed to cross to the front.

The each-way odds make her a worthwhile bet.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 5. (19:45) Shanks Electrical BM62 (1000m)

#5 – Yamashita’s Gold @ $3.90

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Yamashita’s Gold is better than his record suggests, but he goes on top based on his impressive win at Sandown last prep.

The Gavin Bedggood-trained gelding doesn’t always produce his best in the straight, but if he has a back to follow, he could finish best.

The odds make him a worthwhile bet in an even field.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 6. (20:15) 9Mile Fresh Handicap (1200m)

#9 – Bohemian Angel @ $4.40

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Strong bets have come for Bohemian Angel, who comes off back-to-back second placings.

The four-year-old mare by Harry Angel owns a win and four placings from eight starts, and it’s only a matter of time before she wins again.

Take the each-way odds before more money comes for her.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 7. (20:45) Ladbrokes Future Stars C3 (1400m)

#6 – Savoyard @ $6.50

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Looking to remain unbeaten is Savoyard, who showed a good turn-of-foot to produce an upset win at Pakenham.

The three-year-old won at $21 odds, and although there wasn’t any betting support, he was far too good for them.

Barrier four is ideal, and the $6.50 odds are generous.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 8. (21:15) Evergreen Turf Handicap (2000m)

#1 – Houdini @ $2.30

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Improving with every run this preparation is Houdini, who has been confidently backed to score on Thursday.

The four-year-old son of Snitzel is bred to be better than average, and his second placing at Sale last time out is a good form guide.

After opening at $2.80, big bets have seen the odds firm.

Stake: 2 Units

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Daryl Curnow

After graduating from the University of Auckland (BA - English), Daryl was thrown into the world of sports and horse racing journalism.

Having worked as a racing journalist for two years, he decided to move into the online world of horse racing and sports writing. After years of honing his craft, Daryl became a professional punter in 2009 - with a focus on horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, Rugby, NFL, and US college sports.

Daryl's tips have been featured on various websites around the world before joining the GoBet team. When he's not working, Daryl tries to avoid making bogeys on the golf course.