Pakenham Racing Tips for Friday, October 17th 2025

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) Superior Food Services Maiden (2000m)

#2 – Blue Ismay @ $2.30

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Looking to cap off solid form is Blue Ismay, who has improved with every run, including a third placing at Geelong last start.

The four-year-old son of Expert Eye has raced a touch green so far, but with more experience under his belt, he should run better.

Look for him to settle handy and give a good kick at the top of the straight.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 2. (18:45) Harris Automation Engineering Maiden (1000m)

#3 – Angel in Black @ $4.40

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Angel in Black looks to win on debut after showing good jumpout form, including a win at Pakenham.

The three-year-old filly by Shamus Award is bred to show early form, and it’s good to see money come for her throughout the week.

Punters get each-way odds, so include her in picks.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 3. (19:15) Ladbrokes Spring Hosted Pots Maiden (1200m)

#5 – Katsumi Orochi @ $2.35

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Katsumi Orochi ran third on debut at Caulfield behind some smart types, and that form bodes well for racing at Pakenham.

The three-year-old colt by Maurice has been patiently handled since that run, which could pay off with a maiden win on Friday night.

Take the current odds before late money comes for him.

Stake: 3.5 Units

Race 4. (19:45) Pro Lift Garage Doors Maiden (1400m)

#5 – Dela Bella @ $16.00

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This race is prime for an upset, and we’ve picked Dela Bella, who wasn’t all that far away fresh up at Bendigo.

The five-year-old mare ran fifth, which was a nice effort, and she owns a placing at Pakenham, so the experience helps.

We’re happy to take the risk and back her at double-figure odds.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 5. (20:15) Computer Talk BM66 (1400m)

#16 – Siesta @ $5.50

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Each-way value is with Siesta, who won fresh up at Geelong before placing at Sandown in a tough race.

The four-year-old mare by Invader could sneak under the radar in this race, and getting a good draw helps, as the favourite has drawn out wide.

She has too much upside to leave out of picks.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 6. (20:45) Bridgestone Select Pakenham BM66 (1600m)

#1 – Chest of Gold @ $2.80

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Boasting two wins and three placings from six starts is Chest of Gold, who comes off a tidy third placing at Flemington behind Gala Queen.

That’s good form for racing at Pakenham, and it’s only the wide draw that’s going against him on Friday. However, he likes to roll forward, which is a good asset.

Money has come for him, and we’re happy to include him in our Pakenham tips.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 7. (21:15) Gippsland Premium Quarries BM66 (2000m)

#2 – Morrissette @ $6.50

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Money came for Morrissette at Cranbourne last week, and although she finished fifth, the race wasn’t run to suit.

The seven-year-old mare by Pierro looked good earlier this prep when winning at Sandown before placing in consecutive runs at The Valley and Flemington.

Punters get better odds this time around, so take the value.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 8. (21:45) Mitavite Athlete Plus BM66 (1000m)

#1 – Codigo @ $13.00

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The former Kiwi showed good pace when winning at Sandown and Flemington last prep, and we’re happy to give him another chance on his recent form.

He didn’t measure up against harder fields, but he gets 2kg to help with the massive weight, and class could take him close.

Punters get $13, so he’s worth playing.

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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