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HarnessĀ racing hits Cromwell again today with ten races on the card. The racing starts at 3:02pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good afternoon of racing.
Wyndham selections 24th February 2023
Best Bet:Ā R5Ā Ā Hangin With Hector
Best Value:Ā R9Ā Ā The Orange Roughy
Race 1
Majesdix (5) Finished quickly last start and similar field here. Needed
Brianna (2) Likely to receive a good run from the draw. Can run top three at longer odds
Line A Love (9) Has beaten most of these before and getting fitter. Winning claims
Race 2
Justin Fun (2) Tidy run for second last start and drawn to lead. Hard to beat in this
Donald Trot (1) Draw suits and will get a soft fence run. Winning claims in this field
Hit The Lights (10) Conditions suit and one of the major chances in this race. Needed
Race 3
Wanna Play With Fire (5) Has won here and only needs manners to be a big winning chance.
Dwindle Star (1) Should get a cosy run on the pegs. Can surprise with the right trip
Kohli Trouble (4) Grass suits but stepping cleanly the main concern . Chance with no errors
Race 4
Hes Santas Excuse (2) Been disappointing but drawn much better here. Look for a form reversal
Mucho Macho Man (5) Down on form but weaker field here and if back to his best would go close
Paradise Valley (6) Getting better with racing and goes well on grass. Top three chance
Race 5
Hangin With Hector (6) Running on last start and driver change for this. Looks hard to beat
La Moth (5) Unlucky last start with not much room. Grass suits and she can run top three with luck
Nyla (3) Has a good finish when saved for one run. Could be the early leader in this. Needed
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Race 6
Vertigo (4) Good beginner and in great form. Has to be a big chance of running top three
Majestic Rollon (3) Goes best from near the front and goes ok on the track. Drawn to be a threat
Maui (6) Grass stats not great but he has speed. Chance of placingĀ with one run at them here
Race 7
Mo’unga (2) Big reputation and a good win last start. Can go on with it in this field. Top selection
Kingsdown Atom (6) Has run some good races on grass and in form. Winning claims
Lou’s Deal (9) Will get a cosy run on the pegs here and can place if gets gaps. Top three chance
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Race 8
Franco Norton (6) Has a big finish when saved for one run. Looks the winner with the right trip
Better’s Tart (5) Has been racing better fields. Could surprise with the right run in transit
Robyns Playboy (4) Racing ok and good beginner. Can run a cheeky race against this field
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Race 9
The Orange Roughy (7) Has won here in the past and no surprise to see him in the placings. Include
More Gooda (5) Normally a quick beginner and top driver booked. Strong field but has winning claims
Netherton Franco (2) Fast beginner off the gate if they want to use it. Can’t ignore the form
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Race 10
Ellie Franco (5) Bit of a reputation and stable go well with first starters. Can go close here. Needed
Franco Tim (2) Gets a better draw to work with and has been unlucky. One of the better chances
Tuneinsportsfans (14) Tricky draw but ran home well last start. Can run a decent race with luck in running
byĀ Harness Analyst