Harness analyst – Ashburton 12th January

Welcome to todays segment from our harness racing analyst who provides you with free expert tips and selections for harness meetings run in New Zealand.

Harness racing hits Ashburton today with a ten race program starting at 1:57pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a great day of racing.

Ashburton selections 12th January 2021

Best Bet:  R8 Skidaddle 

Best Value:  R3 Styx Sweetie

Race 1

He's A Cassanova not far away from the placings last few starts. One of the leading chances in this field… Eilish Hall good at Westport the first day. Can win with a closer run to the leaders and mobile a big help…… Son Of Majestic mobile will help and he has some speed. No surprise to see him in the money at good odds…..Hurricane Hill good at trials and workouts and will start favourite here. Top selection

Selections:  Hurricane Hill (8),   Eilish Hall (9),   He's A Cassanova (4)   Son Of Majestic (2)

Race 2

Daggy Lamb going well at workouts and reasonable form. Has to be a big chance here and top selection.……. It's A Laugh building a good formline and looks a good place hope again here. Include…… Aveross Spitfire throws in the odd good race and drawn well. Place chances look best but has claims…… Sportscam has been disappointing but not the worst in a weak field. One for longer odds

Selections:  Daggy Lamb (8),  Sportscam (7),   It's A Laugh (9),   Aveross Spitfire (3)

Race 3

Styx Sweetie last run better than it looks on paper. Drawn to get a run through early and can win at good odds….. Dixie Flyer two good thirds a couple of starts ago and mile will suit. Has to be included here….. Seapris good third fresh up on grass and will be improved. Can run top three here….. Play It Now has been disappointing but getting fitter with a nice draw. One for longer odds

Selections:   Styx Sweetie (11),   Dixie Flyer (6),   Seapris (4)    Play It Now  (2)

Race 4

Still Truckin quick beginner who will take some catching if he can land the front from the ace draw. Top selection here….. Classie Washington racing into form and has been good in stronger fields. Great winning chance at good odds….. All Together Now an early gallop cost him last start. Workouts have been ok and can place with manners….. Owes Me Dough looked full of running when qualifying in good time. Tote the guide but has winning claims

Selections:   Still Truckin (1),   Classie Washington (7),   All Together Now (9)   Owes Me Dough (8)

Race 5

Sonoma Tyron mobile mile will suit. Looks a good chance if he can stay out of trouble early and opened over the odds….. Spy Da Moment in good form but tricky draw over the mile. Winning claims and will be running on late….. Orlando Magic drawn well and could be fighting out the finish if she can lead early. Risky early but needed..….. Awapuni good at workouts and drawn for a cosy run on the fence. Will need gaps but not the worst

Selections:   Sonoma Tyron (11),   Spy Da Moment (14),   Awapuni (10)   Orlando Magic (2)

Race 6

Got You Covered conditions suit and drawn well. Good winning claims and should run top three.…. On The Buzzer best draw and plenty of ability. One for the leading chances and will give a good sight here…… Longview Lady has been racing better fields and she has a big finish when saved for one run at them. Good winning chance..… Southerly Change should be quick off the gate and will get a soft run. Winning claims

Selections:  Got You Covered (3),   On The Buzzer (1),   Southerly Change (2),   Longview Lady (5)

Race 7

Just Michael building into some good form at workouts before failing on raceday. Has been freshened and could surprise. Chance at good odds…. Glenthorne back with original trainer and he has some speed. Would be no surprise to see him in the money here if back to his best….. Madame Frost has been fair the last couple but lobs up every now and then at good odds. Could upset in the right mood…. In Chevron We Trust getting better with racing and form is good. Has to be included but tricky draw

Selections:   Just Michael (16),  In Chevron We Trust (15),   Glenthorne (7),  Madame Frost (5)

Race 8

Skidaddle good win last start and will be fitter. Loves the track and will be hard to beat if she runs a similar time….. Sudaman good last start and better drawn here. One of the leading chances and can run top three….. Jonique tricky draw but good last start. Should be close to the placings with luck in the running….. Majorca tricky draw but has beaten better fields. Looks to be running for place money only here

Selections:   Skidaddle (4),   Sudaman (3),   Majorca (14)  Jonique (8)

Race 9

Girls Let Loose racing well and paying great money. Distance suits and will be hard to beat now she is back in form….. Willangus Lad racing well and good stayer who should appreciate the big track. Can run top three….. Arran Chief getting older but still has a bit of life in the old legs. Could make it interesting if he found the front early ….. Majestic Action good run last start and very speedy. Hard to beat here if close enough on the home turn

Selections:  Girls Let Loose (12),   Willangus Lad (14),   Majestic Action (8)    Arran Chief (13)

Race 10

John James Preston drawn for a soft run on the fence but will need luck. Winning claims….. Dallas Grimes running on last start and should get a run forward early. One for longer odds here….. Not Over tricky draw but good win last start. One of the leading chances here and has trialled well on the track….. Chal Be in good form and drawn ok. Quick improver who can win

Selections:   Dallas Grimes (6),   Chal Be (5),   Not Over (13)   John James Preston(10)

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