Horse racing tips: Pakenham best bets, preview for Friday night

News Corp form analyst Brad Waters looks at Friday’s meeting at Pakenham.

BEST BET

DANCINGINTHEDARK (Race 8 No.5 – $2.40)

She’s a talented mare that put it all together when scoring on this track last time. She’ll continue to improve and can win again.

NEXT BEST

BENEFICIO (Race 2 No.6 – $4.80)

Beneficio is ready to win after a solid effort at Ballarat third-up. She’s back to 1000m but will have a beautiful run just behind the speed.

SUPERTRAIL (Race 5 No.7 – $4)

The Peter Moody-trained three-year-old did a good job from a wide gate on debut and will be harder to get past with extra fitness on Friday night.

VALUE BET

FAGIN (Race 7 No.5 – $11)

Fagin worked home OK in a solid maiden on debut and might find this assignment a race of lesser depth. He can improve with the benefit of race experience.

THE JOCKEY

ETHAN BROWN

Ethan Brown is usually among the winners at Pakenham and Friday night will be no exception. JALPIDO (Race 1 No.2 – $4), WINSUM (Race 2 No.1 – $3.50), PERPIGNAN (Race 3 No.8 – $5.50), LIEVORE (Race 4 No.2 – $3.90), LOCO (Race 5 No.6 – $2.60), AMERICAN PHIREBALL (Race 7 No.1 – $7.50), DANCINGINTHEDARK (Race 8 No.5 – $2.40).