Harness Analyst – Winton 3rd August

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Harness racing hits Winton again today with 11 races on the card. The racing starts at 11:35pm 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 3^rd August 2025

Best Bet: R3  Blazing Knuckles 

Best Value:  R8   Mallory Maguire

Race 1

Rangitata (4) Stable respect and has trialed ok. Can go close on debut with a good run in transit
What’s The Whisper (9) Another from the powerful Williamson stable who has trialed up well.
Sebastian Stark (13) Getting better with racing and big motor but needs manners. Place chance

Race 2

Our Twinkle (1) Stable respect and has drawn well and ok at trials. Top selection from the ace
Rakamick (7) No from but better than that. One for longer odds if he gets put in the race. Include
Donny Do (9) Improver from her last start and should be hard to beat. Winning claims in this

Race 3

Blazing Knuckles (7) Canterbury visitor who has run some nice races in the past. Good chance
Party Up Denario (8) Freshened and has a good reputation. Wide draw but must include here
Blue Dragon (1) Good effort last start and better draw. Can sneak into the top three with luck

Race 4

Rise Up N Dance (5) Has been a bit disappointing but races well fresh. Will start a short fav
The Wulver (6) Has gate speed and goes well the track. Should give a good account in this
Mr President (10) Out of form but improver with a place chance at longer odds. Each way claims

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Race 5

Saucy Delight (1) Has galloped early last couple of starts. Back in home district and an improver
Here’s Johny (6) Due for a change of luck and has been freshened. One for longer odds in this
Bubble Me (10) Change of trainer and has been freshened. Second row draw but worth including

Race 6

Clotilde Wainwright (4) First three runs were good and no luck since. Hard to beat with manners
Penelope Lane (1) Might get a soft run handy. Winning claims from the draw. Include in this field
Tarragindi (11) Has raced much better fields. Driver change and looks hard to beat with no mistakes

Race 7

Sargent Best (4) Needs the right trip but good enough on his day. Could surprise with any luck
Magic Sign (9) Tricky draw but can go close to placing in this if the pace is on. Will need gaps
Ten Da Touch (8) In good form and should get a good run near the speed. Top three chance

Race 8

Mallory Maguire (8) Tricky draw but will be running on. Can run a quick mile on her day
Super Fund (1) Decent motor and is drawn well here. One of the better chances at longer odds
Stunna (6) Disappointing last start. Has gate speed and might push forward early. EW chance

Race 9

Aint No Angel (7) Wide draw but does have gate speed. has winning claims if he pushes forward
Double Quick (5) At her best would go close to placing here. Draw ok and only needs luck in transit
Share A Dream (1) Good win last start and best draw in the race. Will continue to improve. Needed

Race 10

Our Pinocchio (6) Conditions suit and has been racing well. Looks hard to beat again in this
Domination’s Call (9) Good form in similar fields. Will be running on here and one for longer odds
Emily (1) Likely to race close to the speed here. One of the better chances and form is very consistent

Race 11

Tabasco (8) Good win last start but wide draw a concern. Needs the right run but can go back to back
Haley Jaccka (10) In form and can run a quick mile. Ok draw here and looks one of the better chances
Southside Of Heaven (4) Won well last start and can go on with it. Not the worst at longer odds

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst