Welcome to today’s segment from our harness racing analyst.
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Harness racing hits Timaru again today with seven races on the card. The racing starts at 3:01pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.
Timaru selections 15th March 2023
Best Bet: R3 Princess Meritaten
Best Value: R5 Ruby’s A Delight
Race 1
Downtown Orlando (6) Good second two starts ago and looks hard to beat if he steps cleanly early.
Lovey Dovey Nova (5) Ok last start and getting fitter. One of the major players in this field
Antonov (1) Coming in fresh and manners a concern but winning claims with no errors.
Race 2
James Cagney (3) Has been racing ok and might race near the speed. Good winning chance
Misskcmack (2) Stuck well last start after leading. Hard to beat if she finds the front early
Woodlea Jewel (7) Tricky draw but has gate speed. Will be in it for a long way here
Race 3
Princess Meritaten (2) Hard to ignore the great trial form. Trainer does well with first starters. Needed
The Real McCoy (6) Trialing well and very hard to beat with a good run in transit. Include
Heaven (11) Running on last start and manners the only concern. Top three chance here
Race 4
Better Fly (3) Ok run last start and should improve further. Drawn to lead and can win
Refine (7) Tricky draw but has gate speed. Chance at longer odds in this if driver presses forward
Eldolar (9) Tricky draw but has been racing better fields. One for longer odds in this
Race 5
Ruby’s A Delight (7) Good win last start and conditions suit. Winning claims with a good beginning
Yankee Jay (1) Has run some good races recently and quick beginner. Needed again here
Sports Babe (9) Tricky draw but has winning form. Chance to double up in this field
Race 6
Prince Ranier (3) Looks up to winning this if he can repeat last start run. Has to be respected
Sonoma Tyron (9) Better than the form suggests. Needs to step cleanly but can win
Dwindle Star (8) Good beginner who might head forward early here. Winning claims
Race 7
Glenthorne (7) Back in Canterbury after racing in the north. Gate speed to lead and has claims
Theresa Love (3) Better run last start and drawn well. Should go close to top three here
First Class (6) Has been disappointing but better than that. Will be finishing on here