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Best lay bets in Australia for Thursday, April 18 brought to you by expert form analysts from the Betfair Hub.
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THOROUGHBREDS
Pakenham: Race 2; #1 Rackemann 
The early market has this race figured out however I am surprised Angland is still the price he is. I feel he is closer to a $1.4 chance based on the impressive debut performance where he demolished the field by 7.5 lengths running quicker time then the benchmark race at the same meeting.
Happy to take on the second fave Rackemann up to $7 as he is resuming from a long break and I feel he will be better suited when getting out to 1400m or the mile later in his prep.
Hawkesbury: Race 7; #8 Enhance
Enhance comes into this race as the current fave who has had 2 runs in his career with a closet finish to the winner being 4.4L off. That doesn't fill me with confidence about his chances and on top of that he has come up with a wide barrier.
GREYHOUNDS
Sandown Park: Race 3; #7 Sparkling Rose
Sparkling Rose is a brilliant beginner but she has a dreaded wide draw and a ton of pace around her with Ruby And Rice and Tiger Jordy also capable of pinging the lids. If this eventuates something will have to give and may set up the race for the inside brigade who may simply have to rail cleanly to win.
Sandown Park: Race 7; #6 Whodat Shanlyn
Whilst the slightly smaller field does assist, I'm still prepared to take on Whodat Shanlyn. She has a get back and finish strong race pattern and she may find herself to far off the lead especially if Fernando Duke or Jamie Bale can find the top and hopefully stay far enough ahead of Whodat Shanlyn to beat it over the line.
HARNESS
Swan Hill: Race 2; #1 She Is Lovely
This isn't a strong race but I'm not convinced the barrier will help this runner enough tonight over the longer trip. Happy to risk.
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