Pakenham Racing Tips for Friday, January 23rd 2026

We have expert betting tips for racing at Pakenham on Friday, which includes eight races at the quality night meeting.

Punters get good value horse racing 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. (18:15) The Valley Southside Maiden (1100m)

#11 – Shapenapit @ $4.20

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Shapenapit was a good thing beaten last time out at Mornington, and we’re surprised by the drifting odds for this race.

The Graeme Begg-trained filly by Bivouac is getting close to winning following two placings from three starts, so her record stands out.

She only needs luck from a wide draw to win.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 2. (18:45) Ladbrokes Top 2/3/4 Betting BM70 (2000m)

#1 – Hurry Curry @ $4.60

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Hurry Curry wasn’t far off getting back to winning form last time out at Flemington, and she should find this level of racing up her alley.

She is a former stakes winner, and although her best days could be behind her, we’re happy to keep backing her at each-way odds.

Class takes her close, and 3kg coming off her back is ideal.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 3. (19:15) Chandler Macleod BM66 (1000m)

#2 – Charmed Run @ $6.00

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Luke Oliver lines up Charmed Run, who finished second at Warrnambool last time out, and she could go one better.

The six-year-old daughter of Charm Spirit is a five-time winner, with all five wins coming over the distance, so the stats read well.

Punters get each-way odds to enjoy.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 4. (19:45) Leila Rose Foundation BM64 (1000m)

#5 – Shinjina @ $3.50

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The three-year-old filly by Snitzel showed good ability during her first prep, and she could come back stronger.

She scored a win at Sale three back before running second at Sandown behind Point Barrow, who is a smart type in the making.

The form checks out, and dropping in weight with the apprentice claim helps.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 5. (20:15) DCE BM66 (2000m)

#1 – Aseventy Seven @ $5.50

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Aseventy Seven is in a winning mood after three wins from his last four start, and he’s loving the rise in distance.

He owns two wins from three starts over 2000m, and although his most recent win came at Colac, he’s good enough to handle this class.

Getting the inside draw secures him every chance in the run.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 6. (20:45) Bottle Shop BM66 (1400m)

#1 – Aliano @ $2.10

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Aliano couldn’t have been more impressive when beating Tower Bridge by 3.8 lengths at Sandown, and we expect that form to be franked.

The four-year-old son of Toronado has been punished with 61kg on his back, but he’s classy enough to carry it to victory.

He’s a smart type, so include him in horse racing multi bets.

Stake: 3.5 Units

Race 7. (21:15) Clamms Seafood Australia Stakes (1200m)

#1 – War Machine @ $1.55

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War Machine is a Group 1 winner racing at Pakenham, hence the skinny odds from bookmakers.

He should be paying around $1.20 to beat this field, but after flopping in his last two runs at Randwick, the market confidence has tapered off.

He’s all class, and he should put a dent in this field.

Stake: 7 Units

Race 8. (21:45) Ladbrokes SRM in Multis BM70 (1400m)

#2 – Stage ‘N’ Screen @ $4.00

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Seeking consecutive wins is Stage ‘N’ Screen, who was too good for them at Sandown.

The four-year-old mare by Ace High is a model of consistency for Mark Walker, who is starting to heat up this season.

Getting 3kg off her back could make the difference.

Stake: 1 Unit

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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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