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Harness racing hits Winton again today with ten races on the card. The racing starts at 1:56pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.
Winton selections 17th November 2022
Best Bet: R1 Betta Watch Out
Best Value: R3 Prides Contessa
Race 1
Betta Watch Out (6) Won last start like she could win again quickly. Top selection in this
Wayward Angel (1) Should be stronger this time in and draw suits. Winning claims
Sweet Southern Lass (3) Workouts have been promising and a good chance of running top three
Race 2
Rewiri Hill (2) Galloped last start but fresh up second was strong . Hard to beat with manners
Flying Without Wings (4) Big run after breaking last start. Needs to step but winning claims
The Fiery Countess (1) Form has dropped off but at her best would go close in this. Include
Race 3
Prides Contessa (1) Has the draw to be a major threat in this field. Hard to beat
Cock A Hoop (3) Should get a cosy run from the draw and ok at workouts. Include in this field
Nowucmenowudon’t (2) Interesting trainer change. Could improve out of sight fresh. Needed
Race 4
Hurricane Hill (7) Beat a similar field last week and a big chance to repeat in this
King Cassidy (5) Has been disappointing but better than that. Could surprise in this
Simone Lindenny (8) Tricky draw but racing ok. At her best would be hard to beat
Race 5
Lauries Legacy (7) Drops back from good Addington form. One of the better chances if she can step early.
Abby May (6) Very good last start and manners the only concern.. Will be hard to beat with no mistakes
Mixed Faith (5) Another who has been racing strong fields She can run a big race in the right mood.
Race 6
Rightazz (2) Starting to build some form again and will be fitter here. Hard to beat
Gotta Elect Bill (4) Getting tuned up for Wingatui in a couple of weeks. Can place in this
Step It Up A Notch (6) Tough run at Addington last start and better placed here. Needed
Race 7
Sagwitch (2) Decent draw and getting better with racing. Could try to lead all the way here
Westar Lad (10) Trainer change and drawn to follow through early. Has to be a chance with luck
I’m Watching You (6) One paced but always gives his best. Can go close to top three here
Race 8
Smart I Am (3) Hardly ever out of the placings on the trial track. Top selection in this
Miki Knows (1) Should get a good run from the draw. Workouts good and can go close
The Dark Knight (4) Racing ok and drawn to suit. Can run a cheeky race against this field
Race 9
Onedin Hurricane (8) Unlucky 2nd last start but wide draw here hurts. Winning claims if close to the lead
Hurricane Banner (1) Gets a better draw to work with and will be running on. Strong field but has winning claims
Bizzie Lou (12) Tricky draw but good run for second fresh up. Will be improved and a chance with the right run
Race 10
Whata Razzle Dazzle (1) Gets the draw to suit him and he can go close to winning from a trailing run
Vin Scully (7) Good form and wide draw the only concern. Should go close to running top three
Mr McLaren (2) Has gate speed and could look to lead here. Winning claims with no attackers mid-race