Best Exotic Bets of the Day 13/02/25

Exacta - Pakenham - R3

1st: 4, 5, 6, 1

2nd: 4, 5, 6, 1

Hot Digity Boom: Hot Digity Boom is a key player in my exotic bets With a few starts under its belt, Hot Digity Boom is eager to continue its development in race three.

King Zephyr: King Zephyr is a useful runner for exotic bets. In its third-ever start, King Zephyr is gaining more experience and improving with each race. Usually solid in these good track conditions.

Captain Link: Captain Link is a strong candidate for exacta bets. Finished a close second last race, right on the winner’s heels.

Athanatos: Athanatos has potential written all over him. Coming off a last-start win.

Exacta at 416.67% @ ChaseBet (Best of three totes)

Exacta - Pakenham - R5

1st: 2, 8, 1, 3

2nd: 2, 8, 1, 3

Gemini Dancer: Dominant victory last start. At this track, he has placed twice before and usually likes these track conditions.

Mogadishu: Mogadishu punters looking at exotic bets should have this one. A respectable third last race, showing potential for improvement. Solid strike rate at this trip (2500m), should be competitive.

Eagle Warrior: Those betting on exotics should not overlook Eagle Warrior. Finished beyond the top four last start, but could be poised for a better effort.

Whiskey Tango: Whiskey Tango and jockey Will Gordon are a good combo, they’ve won 2 of 3 starts together. They come off a win last start too.

Exacta at 416.67% @ ChaseBet (Best of three totes)

Exacta - Pakenham - R7

1st: 1, 2, 10, 7

2nd: 1, 2, 10, 7

Matawai: Matawai is a strong candidate for exacta bets. Goes okay over this trip, and has won before at 1400m. Also likes running first-up and Blake Shinn is back in the saddle. They’ve won together before too.

Paradise City: Paradise City is a key player in my exotic bets Came in beyond the top four last start, but still showing signs of promise.

Privalova: Privalova is in my exotic bets for Thursday, a good value bet I think. A solid fourth-place finish in the previous race, keeping up with the pack. Not its best or worst surface, but capable on the day.

Royal Invader: Royal Invader is expected to be competitive, should be a good bet. Finished beyond the top four last start, but could be poised for a better effort. Flawless at this distance of 1400m - expect another bold showing.

Exacta at 416.67% @ ChaseBet (Best of three totes)

Stats and Insights

R3 Pakenham - Hot Digity Boom holds a career win percentage of 50%. He holds a career place percentage of 100%. On good tracks, he’s got a win and a second.
R5 Pakenham - Whiskey Tango has won 50% of his career starts. In his career, Whiskey Tango has placed in 36.36% of races. When jockey Will Gordon is on board runner, they have formed a good combo with a 1-1-1 record.

R7 Pakenham - During her racing career, Royal Invader holds a 11.76% win percentage. Royal Invader has a 47.06% place career percentage. She has a 1-2-2 record when racing on a good track before.

Look out for jockey Blake Shinn at the end of the day on Thursday at Pakenham Racecourse. He has two favourites lined up in Race 7 and 8.

Hi, I'm Matt and I've been writing about sports and racing since 2016. Over the years, I've provided betting tips for some of the top companies such as Sportsbet, William Hill, PlayUp and many more. This includes a wide range of different sports such as AFL, NRL, NBA, NFL, BBL, MLB and Horse Racing. I'm currently involved in horse racing shares with Viva Racing and I work with thoroughbredsales.com.au - a leading racehorse website directory in Australia. My betting strategy generally looks at trends and following the best jockeys in the country. Outside of writing, you can find me playing social Cricket and Tennis or watching sports. Can't wait to nail those winning picks!

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