Welcome ladettes and gentlepeople! It’s been a fair chunk of time between schooners, but back by unpopular demand is some “Dare-y Does” providing insight on everything you need to know about punting at picturesque Pakenham. The track is as soft as Chris Rock’s face after the Oscars and the wet weather specialists are expected to feature prominently. Some decent sized fields will provide value for the astute punters like myself, even though if all goes to plan, I’ll be passed out at the bar after race 3.
Race 1
First up, the 2yos and there are quite a few first starters. A few decent trialers, but nothing that you would throw your house behind. I’m not too confident, so chasing a bit of value with the McEvoy trained Dillenger (3). Started a short priced favourite over 1200m and faded late last start, will be fitter and more suited to the 1000m. Wide open affair, just life MAFS.
Race 2
Going for irony in the next with the Lee and Shannon Hope-trained Love School (7). Irony, of course, because most Pakenham locals didn’t go to school. If they did, they might have been able to recognise the odds for this filly by All Americain are overs. Her only poor run has been on the firm, so expect her to be in the mix. The favourite Chandon Burj (5) is too short for my liking.
Race 3
The premier race of the night, the Trusteel Fabrications Maiden over 1600m has the great Rayza Warrior (4) going round again after being robbed blind of victory by the stewards last start at Werribee. Travelling like the winner in the home straight, the cheater, I mean winner, shifted out abruptly causing carnage behind her. Returning to his home track and having his third start for the Goodwin camp, fingers crossed he will go one better with the wet track. Extremely distinguished and unbiased ownership group a huge plus here, some people (one person) have even claimed this is the best horse in the country to not win a maiden (reference needed).
Race 4
No brainer in this next race. If Kentucky Ruler (3) isn’t the best omen bet of the night, I don’t know what is. There will be finger licking goodness as I count my cash when this thing cooks his rivals. Solid each-way chance. Note: was eating KFC and stopped doing the form for the rest of the field in order to finish off my wicked wings. Bring back the double if you’re reading this Colonel Sanders, this sort of publicity isn’t for free.
Race 5
Looks to be a race between the two favourites. Worsfold (1) is fresh and the gelding by Shamus Award has phenomenal form first-up. Steps down in grade and should be chalking up another win here to start his campaign. Main threat in the market Arctic Stone (4) could be the go if there’s a slow tempo. Would be rude not to have a cheeky quin here…
Race 6
Would be silly not to go the Essendon race-to-race double here with Tipungwuti (7). The bombers might be the shittest thing you see all year, even shitter than covid, but rest assured Tippa has had all his focus on the track and he looks primed for a win here. Steps back in class 
well drawn good forward pressure and can snap a snag
Race 7
Nothing that I like too much here. Would rather back Inala Michelle (3) at $3 the place over Funzelle (5) $3 for the win. Don’t think the wide draw will be too much of a factor for Inala with Spain on board. I’m gonna be a place bet loser this race.
Race 8
Backing some value in the last with the Henry Dwyer-trained Nightstick (2). I’m willing to forgive his last run at Ballarat and don’t see too much strength in the shorter priced ponys. It’s a long drive back to Ballarat for the stable and it’ll be even longer if they can’t get the chocs!
Best of luck punting people. May your success taste as good as the frothies at the track. The track that will take me two bloody hours of bumper to bumper traffic to get to. If I’m not at work Friday, you will know why! Happy punting and up the Warrior!
Mitchbet 
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