Harness Analyst – Ashburton 1st June

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Harness racing hits Ashburton again today with 11 races on the card . The racing starts at 11:20am 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 1^st June 2025

Best Bet:  R5 Treacherous Me

Best Value:  R3  Shades Of Robyn

Race 1

Betterwithbling (11) Fitter and has won on the track in the past. Winning claims with luck
Chal Vee Power (13) Running on last start and up to placing in this. One for longer odds
Lord Mudrick (4) Getting better with racing and gets a good draw in this. Driver change

Race 2

Snooowgood (5) Galloped last start and only needs manners to go close. Has to be included
Billy Kimber (14) Disappointing last start but previous form was good. Win chance at odds
What The Dragon (1) Improver from his last start and better draw here. Top three chance

Race 3

Shades Of Robyn (4) Latest trial was good and should appreciate the bigger track. Include
Take A Selfie (5) Ok last start and top driver booked. Win hope with a better run in transit
Whyamihere (2) Good effort last start and nice draw. Can sneak into the top three again

Race 4

Radioactive Jaffa (14) Solid run last start and has winning claims in this field. Tricky draw
Jukebox Gypsy (11) Ok last start and due to strike form soon. Should give a good account
Judine (3) Gets a nice draw to work with and a quick improver. Will be running on in this

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Race 5

Treacherous Me (1) Looks a logical favourite after a good win last start. Top selection
Ideal Crown (7) Wide draw but good last start and well placed here. Good each way chance
The Queens Gambit (3) Will be fitter after last start fourth. Should get a soft trip. Needed

Race 6

Lottie’s Moment (11) Did too much work last start. Has the speed to be a major player
Son E (14) Decent motor and easy win last start. Up in grade but do not discount here
Diva Bee (3) Stable respect and good win on debut. Draw helps and can go back to back

Race 7

A Better Jackalack (9) Tricky draw but good on his day. Should give a good account
Ocean Of Tears (7) Battled on well last start and fitter now. Hard to  beat in this field
Melton Magnate (2) Nice draw and fought well after a hard run last start. Top three chance

Race 8

Bar Louie (10) Has a big reputation and good win last start. Top selection in this field
Artful Bromac (1) Decent motor and is drawn well here. One for longer odds in this field
Sacetas (3) Disappointing last start. Drawn to go forward early and has top three claims

Race 9

Allamericanplayer (6) Nice win last start and should go on with it now. Has to be included
Fugitive (3) Speedy and is drawn well here. Should run top two again here from the front
Freeze Frame (7) Good consistent form for this. Place claims again in what is a strong field

Race 10

It’s So Easy (9) Has raced well in similar fields in the past. Drawn wide but needed here
My Royal Break (8) Running on well last start and is improving. Has to be respected in this
Florence The Machine (13) Tricky draw but good on her day. Could surprise with a cart up.

Race 11

Rapid Response (3) Conditions suit and has placed on the track. Chance at longer odds
Nasana (11) Has not had a lot of luck and has speed. Good chance with a nice run in transit
Ultimate Counsel (1) Likely to race close to the speed here. One of the better place chances

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst