Pakenham Racing Tips for Thursday, February 5th 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) Hygain Edge Maiden (1200m)

#5 – Leopard Shark @ $2.35

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Leopard Shark is the drifting favourite after opening at $2.15, but we’re happy to put her on top.

The two-year-old filly by Churchill ran third on debut at Cranbourne before finishing sixth in a tough race at Caulfield.

It’s good form for midweek racing, so include her in picks.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 2. (18:15) Grant’s Plumbing & Drainage Solutions BM66 (2500m)

#7 – Divine Clementine @ $5.50

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Mitchell Freedman lines up Divine Clementine, who comes off a third placing at Camperdown, and rising to 2500m should be right up her alley.

The four-year-old wasn’t far away when fourth at Seymour two back, and a repeat of that is enough to take her close.

The each-way odds are worth taking.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 3. (18:45) Ray White Pakenham & Officer Maiden (2500m)

#6 – Chateau Dancer @ $2.35

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Boasting three placings from four starts this preparation is Chateau Dancer, who comes off a second placing at Moe.

The four-year-old mare by Castelvecchio has a placing at Pakenham on her record, and having experience here is ideal.

Her odds have drifted, but she’s a good win hope.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 4. (19:15) Ladbrokes Future Stars Maiden (1200m)

#6 – Mahershala @ $4.00

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Ciaron Maher lines up Mahershala, who opened at $5, so there has been steady money come for him.

The three-year-old son of Per Incanto looked good at the jumpouts with two placings at Cranbourne, which is always a good form guide.

We expect more money to come for him on race day.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 5. (19:45) Ladbrokes Future Stars Maiden (1400m)

#11 – Celestra @ $4.60

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Punters get each-way odds with Celestra, who has placings at Geelong and Sandown.

The three-year-old filly by I Am Invincible opened at $7.50 before firming throughout the week, and the odds keep shortening.

Barrier three is ideal, and she should be tough to beat.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 6. (20:15) Ultrasigns BM62 (1400m)

#1 – Attain @ $5.00

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Gavin Bedggood lines up Attain, who loves running at Pakenham with seven starts for two wins and four placings.

The five-year-old son of Outreach almost got back to winning form with a second placing at Cranbourne behind Warrior Within, and that form could be franked.

2kg comes off his back to help with the big weight.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 7. (20:45) Duffy & Simon Lawyers C1 (1100m)

#3 – Astari @ $5.50

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Punters get each-way odds for Astari, who scored well fresh up before adding three placings to his record.

The three-year-old son of Starspangledbanner is in good hands with Mark Walker, and coming off a second placing is a good form guide.

His form over the distance reads well, so include him in picks.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 8. (21:15) John Duff & Co BM62 (1200m)

#3 – Royal Rendezvous @ $2.15

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Money has come for Royal Rendezvous, who opened at $2.50, and his current odds could keep firming to an odds-on price.

The three-year-old son of Royal Meeting won well on debut at Werribee before not getting the best of luck at Geelong and Sandown.

He should get all favours in the run, so he’s a good multi bet pick.

Stake: 2 Units

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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.

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