Harness Analyst – Manawatu 11th February

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Harness racing hits Manawatu again today with eight races on the card . The racing starts at 4:45pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good night of racing.

Manawatu selections 11th February 2025

Best Bet:  R4   Racie Dale

Best Value:  R6   Benjamin Button

Race 1

Strike It Lucky (5) Getting fitter and should give a good account with manners. Needed here
Mr Monty (3) Conditions suit and he has gone ok on the track in the past. One for longer odds
Scoots (1) Nice third two starts ago and gets a head start on main rivals. Top three chance

Race 2

Ideal Crunch (2) Stable respect and drawn well for this. Hard to beat here with his best effort
Frankie (4) Has been disappointing at times but has the form on the board. Expect a good run
Bell Fire (8) Improver after being freshened a top three chance at longer odds in this. Roughy

Race 3

Eagle Hanover (1) Draw helps and should begin quickly here. Winning claims if he leads in this
Jaccka Baylis (2) Ok last start and a threat to these with a good run in transit. 50/50 at start
Sweet Olivia (7) Track stats not great but can sneak into the top three with manners. Improver

Race 4

Racie Dale (6) Solid fourth last start in a much stronger field. Will start a warm favourite in this
Jetasi (2) Has gate speed and goes well the track. Should give a good account again. Consistent
Adjournment (1) Drawn to be a major player and stable respect in this. Watch the tote for moves

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Race 5

Beta Prepare (3) Very speedy early and likely to go forward at the start. Will give a sight here
The Next Best Thing (2) Latest runs show some good form but harder here. Each way chance
Rough And Ready (7) Highest rated horse in the field but tricky draw. Winning claims with luck

Race 6

Benjamin Button (1) Good against stronger fields in the past. Hard to beat against this lot
Avenger (2) Should get a soft run handy. Danger to these with a good run in transit. Needed
Victor Bravo (3) No form but better than that. Can fly late and could surprise at longer odds. 

Race 7

Warloch  (5) Draw hurts but at his best would go close here. One of the better chances in the race
Caulfield (6) Form on the board and is tough. Might need the pace on but good chance here
Lord Delmar (1) Has been battling on in his races. Drawn to be a good top three chance in this

Race 8

Executive Banner (8) Tricky draw but trainer respect and at his best would be hard to beat.
Didjashoutthebar (1) Solid draw for this and should go close to placing. Expect a good run
Onetangi Girl (4) In form and should get a good run near the speed. Top three chance at odds

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst