Harness Analyst – Methven 7th September

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Harness racing hits Methven again today with 11 races on the card. The racing starts at 11:34am and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.

Methven selections 7^th September 2025

Best Bet:  R2   She’s A Major Act

Best Value:  R9   Gliding High

Race 1

Donna’s Boy (9) Big run for second last start and should run top three here with manners
Morrie Afton (2) Has trialed ok on the track. Top three chance at longer odds with no errors
Help Me (14) Nice workout win here recently. Winning claims if he goes away with them

Race 2

She’s A Major Act (4) Freshened and has gate speed. Looks a good each way chance in this
Interrorgator (5) Grass surface suits and has been thereabouts in recent runs. Needed here
Mighty Miki (6) Improver from his last start and will be finishing on. Top three chance 

Race 3

Lavra Rose (7) Looked good winning recent grass workout. Nice run expected on debut
Do You Wanna Dance (1) Ok last start and a threat to these with a good run in transit
Asian Joker (6) Ok effort last start and grass will suit. Can sneak into the top three with luck

Race 4

Acento (2) Solid recent workout and a winning chance from the draw. Likely early leader here
Courage Reactor (1) Has gate speed and goes well on grass. Should give a good account
Bautista (11) Out of form but an improver with a place chance with a drop in grade here

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Race 5

Musclynn (4) Fought on last start and conditions suit for this. Top selection back on grass
Moa Mojito (1) God second last start and stand start the major concern. Good each way chance
Prince Teka (3) Will be fitter after last start. Probable leader who can stick on here. Include

Race 6

Star On The Rocks (2) Good against a weaker field last start. Hard to beat if he leads here
Franco Humbie (12) Goes well on the track. Winning claims with a cart into the race
Major Torque (14) Due to show form and tricky draw the only worry in this. Hard to beat

Race 7

Moonshiner (2) Good beginner with grass workout form. Will need manners but can go close
Times Like These (3) Likes the grass surface and better than the form suggests. Winning claims
Anytime At All (6) Out of form but has been freshened. Top three chance at longer odds here

Race 8

Donttelltheboys (6) Progressive horse dropping in class for this. Wider draw but can win
Radioactive Jaffa (11) Decent motor and will be running on late here. One of the better chances
Penny Weight (10) Disappointing last start. Will continue to improve and place hope on grass

Race 9

Gliding High (2) Tidy winning run last start. Stand suits and can go back to back with a nice trip
Farewell Spit (9) Decent motor and top driver booked. Big chance if he gets a cart into the race
Beaudiene Quick Step (3) Disappointing last start. Will continue to improve and place hope at odds

Race 10

Miles Away (11) Has raced well in similar fields. Should give a good sight with a soft run in transit
Grettymac (3) Nice draw and better than most in this field. Has to be respected in this field. Include
Jasprit Trouble (5) No form but freshened and has won here before. Upset claims at longer odds

Race 11

Tosana (5) Grass suits and top driver on board. Can go close here and likely leader early. Needed
Delightful Dreams (9) Terrible draw but has been unlucky. Could be a chance with the right trip
The Next Best Thing (1) Likely to race close to the speed here. Place hopes at bigger odds.

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by Harness Analyst