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, Scone and Rockhampton.
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Exotic Bets of the Day
Exacta - Pakenham - R7
1st: 8, 4, 2, 10
2nd: 8, 4, 2, 10
Hey Now Hey Now: Hey Now Hey Now showed some promise at Cranbourne last time. In its last start, Hey Now Hey Now placed 3rd out of 11 in a Mdn on December 20 over 1400m, on a good track, just 2.0 lengths behind McAdam (58kg) with 56kg at $3.30.
Cha Cha Changes: On July 8 at Pakenham Synthetic in a Mdn over 1600m, Cha Cha Changes started slow and finished 7th out of 11, while carrying 57.5kg at $1.45 odds. However, I think this race is more suitable and it should be able to put in a better showing.
Acelum: Making his first start with Damian Lane on board. A bit of an unknown but he likes to run from the back, so watch him in the finish from the 8 Barrier.
Matrimonial: Last run was a 5th finish at Warrnambool over 1400m in a Mdn. I think Matrimonial could run well here from barrier 6.
Exacta - Scone - R8
1st: 14, 11, 6, 2
2nd: 14, 11, 6, 2
Upwardly Mobile: x
Girrawheen: Last race, placed 3rd of 11 at Dubbo in a Cls 1 over 1200m, just 2.3 lengths behind Quick Onyx (55kg) carrying 56.5kg at $2.70.
Speck: Last time on the track, it placed 3rd out of 7 in the BM66 at Dubbo on January 14. That race was on a good track and it came in 2.7 lengths behind More Than A Star (58kg). Should be in the mix.
Climate Control: He usually likes running on good tracks so he offers some good value odds in this exacta.
Exacta - Rockhampton - R8
1st: 2, 6, 5, 10
2nd: 2, 6, 5, 10
Boyfriend Material: A bit of a track specialist. He won at this track last time out over 1300m, beating an 11 horse field. Should build on that win with a good showing here.
Acedrod: Ran well last start and likes this track. He has placed or won in 4 of his 6 races in Rocky. The soft track should also suit.
The Hairdresser: Justin P Stanley has a good record in the saddle on her and I think they can overcome the tough barrier draw.
Monday Choice: Could be dangerous in this race. She has won at Rockhampton last year and has been racing well since. Soft tracks usually suit her style too.
Stats and Insights
- R7 Pakenham - Cha Cha Changes is seeking her first win on Thursday and has placed first-up before.
- R8 Scone - Girrawheen has placed in 3 of her last 4 races.
- R8 Rockhampton - Acedrod has a 20% win career percentage and has a 1-1-2 record at this track.
- Jockey Craig Williams is one to watch at Pakenham Racecourse with runners in R2 - Cloisters, R5 - Suntora and R7 - Hey Now Hey Now.
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