Harness Analyst – Roxburgh 4th January

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Harness racing hits Roxburgh again today with twelve races on the card. The racing starts at 12:24pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.

Roxburgh selections 4th January 2024

Best Bet:  R4  Cold Pursuit

Best Value:  R6  Vinita Rose

Race 1

Poetry In Motion (7) Has performed well against better opposition. Good chance
Nyla (6) Good effort last start and can improve for this. Top three chance here
Wolfenstein (5) Drawn ok and might go forward here. Tight track will suit in this

Race 2

Dem Bones Dem Bones (2) Race form is solid and has to be a good chance here. Needed
Shandon Bells (3) Draw suits and will race handy. Should handle tighter track here
Slippery Mistress (8) Canterbury raider who can give some cheek. Can run top three in this.

Race 3

Sweet Spirit (8) Conditions suit here and top driver booked. Trainer going good everywhere
Sherwood Maggie (3) Has not had all the luck but could surprise from the draw. Include
Scruffy(1) Speedy and drawn to suit. Will go forward and could stick on for a top three

Race 4

Cold Pursuit (5) On his recent form looks a solid winning chance. Track will suit here
Normie Stead (3) Better draw for this and top driver booked. Has to be respected in this field
Rosie Richter (2) Gate speed to lead and racing ok. Could surprise here if she goes forward

Race 5

Alibi (5) Track looks ideal with his quick start. Looks one of the better chances
Tayla Me (8) Draw not great but big drop in class. Good chance and needed here
Willison (6) Drops in grade for this and should go close with the right run. Include

Race 6

Vinita Rose (6) Hasn’t had all the luck but the tight track should suit. Top selection here
Grubscrew (5) Draw gives her a good chance. Trainer does well on the circuit. Needed
Threebeersdeep (10) Should be improved from fresh up fourth. Winning claims here

Race 7

Major Envy (7) On his recent form she looks a solid winning chance again. Needed
Aardie B Miki (1) Freshened for this. Should run top three and can win from the draw
Addison Marie (5) Trialing ok and looks to have speed. Will not be far away

Race 8

Sinai Sermon (5) Racing well and small track suits. One of the better chances here
Tempo Warrior (4) Needs to go forward early to have the best chance. Winning claims
Sea Fury (6) Gate speed and a good place chance with the right trip in the running

Race 9

Abadabado (10) Racing well and small track suits. Can get over the top of them here
Maui (11) Tight track should suit and normally a quick beginner. Will be running on
Missalyssa (9) Loves the tighter track and should go forward to lead at some stage

Race 10

Boudica (6) Racing ok and small track suits. One for longer odds in this field
Mr Cash Man (5) Has raced ok in similar fields . Might be paying overs and can go close
Major Torque (13) Tricky draw here but a good place chance with the right trip

Race 11

Dwindle Star (2) Good stand start stats and looks a major player in this. Top selection
Kenny’s Charm (7) Out of form but good enough to get into the finish with luck.
Speeding Spirit  (8) Consistent form at the moment. Can run top three again here

Race 12

Carrera Sunset (2) Looks the early leader in this. Top selection from the draw
Stickifingers (1) Racing well and drawn to get a run handy to the speed. Good chance
Flying Bird (6) Wide draw but a chance with a soft run and any gaps. Include in this

by Harness Analyst