Harness Analyst – Ashburton 22nd December

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Harness racing hits Ashburton again today with 11 races on the card . The racing starts at 12:08pm 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 22nd December 2024

Best Bet:  R2  Major Doosie

Best Value:  R6  Markthewarrior

Race 1

Major Doosie (1) In good form and trained locally. Should run top three in this field
See No Evil (9) Better run last start in a similar field. Chance of a stable quinella
Bluey (6) Getting better with racing and a threat to the favourites if he does things right.

Race 2

Caught The Eye (4) Left her run too late last start and easier here. Top selection in this
Burnham Girl (3) Has early speed to be one of the leaders and will be fitter. Win chance
Woodlea Rocks (2) Improver from her last start and drawn well. Top three chance here

Race 3

Revolution (5) Back to a big grit track will help here. Better run expected and hard to beat
Flying For Me (7) Ok last start and a threat to the favourite with a good run in transit
A Girl Named Vinny (8) Has a reputation and has trialled well on the track. Good chance

Race 4

Zoom X (2) Solid form and a winning chance again from the draw. One of the better chances
Bettor Go Vinnie (7) Has speed and goes well the track. Should give a good account here
Moonshiner (5) Stable does not race many 2yo’s so must have ability. Has to be included

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Race 5

Jena (2) Fought on last start and drawn to stay handy to the speed here. Top selection in this
Vesta (4) Had excuses last start and well placed here. Good each way chance at longer odds
Unico Tessa (5) Will be fitter after last start. Good form and sure to be in the mix again here

Race 6

Markthewarrior (8) Opened over the odds. Mobile will help and hard to beat with manners
Barrytown (7) Good track and mobile stats. Winning claims with a good run in transit.
Brianna (4). Driver change and should race handy to the speed. Good place chance here

Race 7

Double Quick (7) Draw hurts but has raced better fields. Can run a tidy mile rate in this
Elite Styx (1) Should get a run through early. Goes ok the track and will be fitter for this
Tact Teena (8) Wide draw but likely to go forward here. Upset claims if she can lead up

Race 8

Wotsonyamind (9) Wide draw but has a good motor. Will need luck but can go close
Tokyo Rose (6) Tricky draw but should go forward early. Winning claims with a soft lead
Mouton Cadet (8) In good form and will be running on late in this field. Top three chance

Race 9

My Ten Guitars (1) Better run last start and big upgrade in draws. One paced but can win
Betterwithbling (3) Decent draw and has won on the track previously. Top three claims
Ann Sophie (7) Battled on last start. Will continue to improve and place hope again here

Race 10

Helloveamoment (9) Has raced better fields. Quick beginner who might head forward here
Bonnie Bagrie (2) Ok draw and due to show some form. Has to be respected in this at odds
Son Of Patrick (7) Mobile suits and can do some work mid race. Could surprise with luck

Race 11

Toby Tom B (7) Unlucky last start. Wide draw hurts but can go close here with luck. Include
Captain Kobe (12) Has been disappointing but trainer change. Follows out a quick beginner
Social Distancing (4) Likely to race close to the speed here. Place hope at longer odds

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst