Looking to place exotic bets on Thursday? Only Racing has you covered! We've got 3 exotic tips at the best tracks of the day: Pakenham and Gosford.
Best Exotic Bets of the Day | 10/04/25

Exotic Bets of the Day
Exacta - Pakenham - R5
1st: 3, 4, 2, 1
2nd: 3, 4, 2, 1
Zombie Missile: Exactas should feature Zombie Missile this Thursday. Zombie Missile has placed in three straight races, showcasing consistency and form. Last time out, Zombie Missile competed over 1400m, placing 3rd at Bendigo. Zombie Missile has shown it can get the job done at Pakenham, so don’t count it out.
Unconquerable: Unconquerable has the ability to run into the placings, ideal for exotic bets. Unconquerable has consistently finished in the placings over the past three races. Last start, Unconquerable finished in the placings over 1200m at Pakenham on 20/03/2025. Loves racing at the Pakenham track and should go close again.
Primal Spirit: Primal Spirit is a key player in my exotic bets. With a record of three straight placings, Primal Spirit is showing it can keep up with the best. Primal Spirit ran at Pakenham on 27/03/2025, finishing 3rd in a 1400m event. Still searching for that first win at Pakenham, but it’s certainly not out of the question.
Attain: Attain could be the missing piece in a big payout bet. Three consecutive placings highlight the form of Attain and ability to stay near the front. Last start performance, Attain came 1st over 1200m at Cranbourne. Competitive at this track, placing in 6 of 7 starts, with 2 wins.
Exacta - Gosford - R3
1st: 1, 4, 2, 3
2nd: 1, 4, 2, 3
Apollo Ridge: Apollo Ridge has each-way claims and should be considered in exotics. Came in beyond the top four last start, but still showing signs of promise. Apollo Ridge stepped out at Newcastle on 01/12/2024, finishing 5th over 1300m.
Rivana: I see Rivana as a great chance to boost exotics at Gosford. Dug deep for a third-place finish last start, staying tough to the end. Rivana raced recently, placing 3rd in a 1000m event at Gosford.
Lady Olenna: Following an encouraging debut, Lady Olenna looks to make an impact in its second start. Lady Olenna competed at Scone over 1000m, finishing 2nd.
Mind Bender: Mind Bender brings great value to exotics, a must-have in combinations. Mind Bender enters the racecourse for the first time on Thursday, eager to prove itself in front of the crowd.
Exacta - Gosford - R8
1st: 2, 5, 6, 8
2nd: 2, 5, 6, 8
Silencio Porfavor: Silencio Porfavor is a sleeper pick for exotic combinations at Gosford. A finish outside the top four last time, but signs of improvement were there.
Manwe: Manwe looks promising in this race on Thursday. A result outside the top four last race, but there’s room for progress. Manwe ran at Warwick Farm on 18/12/2024, finishing 5th in a 1000m event.
Cool Lad: A solid exotic bet should include Cool Lad, given the form on display. Came home outside the top four, showing competitive spirit but lacking consistency. Cool Lad raced at Kembla Grange last start, covering 1400m and finishing 5th. Has tasted success on this Gosford track but needs to find more.
Russian Snitzel: Russian Snitzel is a key player in my exotic bets. Strong placing last start, showing consistency and determination. Last outing, Russian Snitzel took on a 1100m race at Gosford and finished 2nd.
Stats and Insights
- R5 Pakenham - In his career, Primal Spirit has won 25% of races. Primal Spirit has placed in 50% of his career starts. During his racing career, Primal Spirit holds a good track record of 3-1-3.
- R5 Pakenham - Attain has a 18.18% win career percentage. During his racing career, Attain holds a 45.45% place percentage. Attain has a 3-2-2 record when it has run on good tracks before. Jockey Logan Bates has a win percentage of 66.7% on board Attain.
- R3 Gosford - Apollo Ridge is looking for his first victory. With a career place percentage of 50%, Apollo Ridge has consistently been competitive in races.
- R8 Gosford - Boasting a win percentage of 66.67% and a place percentage of 66.67%, Silencio Porfavor continues to impress in every race.
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