Harness Analyst – Ashburton 14th January

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Providing you with free expert tips and selections for harness meetings run in New Zealand.

Harness racing hits Ashburton again today with nine races on the card . The racing starts at 12:47pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good afternoon of racing.

Ashburton selections 14th January 2025

Best Bet:  R3  Taketheplunge

Best Value:  R6  Emma Swan

Race 1

Jena (6) Good beginner and better draw here. Top driver booked and hard to beat in this
Kairaki Vegas (1) Trials have been ok and should begin quickly. Can surprise on debut
She’s A Major Act (10) Might get a soft pegs run and has a bit speed. One for longer odds

Race 2

Beverley Courtney (1) Never had much luck in earlier starts. Good chance with manners
Sans Repos (4) Form is good and stand no worry. Should give a good sight again here
Christian Bale (2) Freshened and will be stronger this time in. Winning claims in this

Race 3

Taketheplunge (1) Nice draw over the sprint and top driver booked. Good run expected
Rockingood (3) Ok last start and a threat to the favourite with a good run in transit
Yaldhurst Folly (4) Mobile will help and has trialled ok on the track. Chance at nice odds

Race 4

Love Walked In (4) Good second here two starts ago. Top three hope with a similar effort
Tinkerbelle (3) Has early speed and mobile will help her chances. Will race handy. Include
Jordan Anne (6) Not far away the last few starts and should be thereabouts again. Needed

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Race 5

Quinn (9) Fought on last start after working hard. Shorter distance ideal. Top selection
Shard De Arch (5) Short distance a help. Good each way chance with a soft run in transit
Katherine (10) Will be fitter after last start. Trailing draw and should get a soft trip. Include

Race 6

Emma Swan (10) Running on last start. Hard to beat with a soft trip and gaps in the straight
Oakley Shard (4) Latest runs have been ok. Place claims if he gets to the fence in the run
Franco Elvis (1) Tidy run last start and will get a good run from the draw. Winning claims

Race 7

Warloch (11) Big track will help and can do some work mid race. Should be in the finish
Biggles (9) Should get a run through early. Likely to head forward and has winning claims
Jose Quivera (7) Wide draw but better than the form suggest and conditions suit. Include

Race 8

Markthewarrior (7) High speed and mobile helps. Big track ideal and can give a sight
Crown The Moment (3) In good form and good mobile stats. Winning claims in this
Clyde (6) Wider draw but can do more work than his rivals. Top three chance if he leads

Race 9

Betterwithbling (3) Getting better with racing and track suits. Chance here at longer odds
Lilac Luxury (8) Decent motor and sprint distance suits. Good chance if she is at full fitness
Izacheapee (5) Nice effort last start for new trainer. Will continue to improve here. Needed

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst