Harness Analyst – Ashburton 16th January

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Harness racing hits Ashburton again today with eleven races on the card. The racing starts at 12:38pm 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 16th January 2024

Best Bet:  R9  Moments Like This

Best Value:  R3  Kink 

Race 1

One El (4) Most consistent form in this field and looks hardest to beat in this. Top selection
Dancing Glenis (6) Good run last start and getting fitter. Nice chance with manners
The Gardener’s Pride (1) Drawn well and third in a similar field two starts ago. Place chance

Race 2

Festus Haggen (6) Normally a good beginner and suited here. Good chance here
Share A Dream (1) Back on grit and racing well. One of the better chances.in this field
Morere (4) Hasn’t had all the luck in his races. One for odds if handy enough on the turn

Race 3

Kink (4) Conditions suit here and only needs a better beginning to go close in this.
Fulham Jive (10) Good when last on the track. Can win from the soft pegs draw
Ultimatum (13) Course and distance suit. Could surprise here with a good trip in transit

Race 4

Peraki Reactor (1) Draw helps a lot and a live chance in this. Hard to beat here
Barnstormer (5) Disappointing last start. Big track might help and one of the better chances
Not Over (2) Gate speed and likely early leader who could stick on for place with luck

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Race 5

Rachmaninov (2) Tough run but fought well last start. In form and can run top three
Who’s Queen (10) Drawn badly but should be running on again in this field. Needed
Sassy Star (8) Tricky draw and needs to trot all the way. Should go close if she does 

Race 6

Izacheapee (5) Ran home well last start and a good chance here with manners.
Tempo Warrior (7) In form and weaker field here. Has to be hard to beat in this field
Lady Boutique (8) Getting fitter and easy winner on debut. Will not be far away

Race 7

George Eliot (2) Has the motor but needs to do everything right. Good winning claims
KD Hawk (11) Had excuses last start and bigger track should suit. Could surprise here
Aldebaran Floss (9) Tricky draw for this but track and distance suit. Winning claims

Race 8

Wolf Of Wall Street (11) Not far away last start. One of the better juniors on board here
Foveaux Gambler (1) Drawn to suit. Can go close with a soft run in transit. Needed
Milou (8) Ran home ok last start but wide draw. Likely to be near the placings again

Race 9

Moments Like This (3) Racing well and has a big reputation. Should go close to doubling up
Cyren Shard (9) Freshened for this and has raced better fields. Can run a fast mile. Include
Cardi B (8) Drawn wide but has gate speed. Strong field but can place with luck in running

Race 10

Lookslikeatrixter (4) Good winner last start with conditions to suit. Will race handy here
Royal Del (10) Has raced ok in better fields. At his best would be hard to beat. Needed
Paris Prince (13) Wide draw but a rough chance if he gets handy to the leaders in this

Race 11

Built For Glory (6) Going well lately and looks a major player in this. Top selection here
Straight Flush (10) Drawn to get a soft trip and good enough to get into the finish. Include
Jazelle (2) Tidy draw and has raced well in better fields. Could surprise at longer odds

by Harness Analyst