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Harness racing hits Winton again today with ten 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 day of racing.
Winton selections 23rd September 2023
Best Bet: R8 Captain Tom
Best Value: R3 Switch On
Race 1
Wayward Angel (5) Raced well in stronger fields last campaign. Top selection in this
Raknruin (2) Coming in fresh but has trialed ok. Has to be a top three chance here
Artmore (1) Has a bit of gate speed. Place chance with a quick beginning. Include
Race 2
Markthewarrior (6) Getting better with racing and only need manners to go close here
Granny Rose (5) Quick of the gate and could be the leader. Looks one of the better chances
Janaka’s Delight (4) Freshened and respect the stable. Well placed in this. Top three player
Race 3
Switch On (3) Good draw and big hope if she can lead. Should run top three here
Son Of The Cleaner (5) Broke last start when looking the winner. Chance with no mistakes
Randel Huston P (8) Small field will suit and looks a good winning chance in this. Needed
Race 4
Rustenburg (9) Has a decent motor and has trialed brilliantly. Good winning chance fresh up
Always On Sale (2) Driver change for this and does have a motor. One of the better chances
The Wulver (4) Has been racing well in Canterbury. Gate speed to be put in the race early
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Race 5
The Jafa Express (6) Racing well and quick beginner. Can go close to winning again
Northview Dance (4) Has a bit of a reputation. Hard field on debut but capable. Needed
La Moth (3) Drawn to get a good run on the pegs. Should be close up at the finish
Race 6
Willangus Lad (6) Has a bit of a reputation. Freshened but capable when right. Include
Zsa Zoe (5) Racing recently in strong Addington fields. Much easier here. Good chance
Streaming Live (3) Has been disappointing but look for a form reversal. Can run a cheeky race
Race 7
Clymenus (9) Chancge of trainer and tricky draw but has speed. Looks hard to beat with gaps
Sherwood Maggie (3) Tidy draw and conditions suits Can land a good spot early. Include
Fireforefiddle (1) Ok last start and will get a good pegs run. Good chance in an even field.
Race 8
Captain Tom (6) Has come back looking stronger. Should go close in this field. Top selection
He’s A Meister (4) Consistent and can run top three in this. One of the better chances
Lucys Delight (5) Big win last start and could sneak a placing with the right run. Include
Race 9
Tabasco (2) Much better draw and has the speed to be a major contender. Top selection
Stillyourshot (6) Ok last start and will be running on here. Goes close with a good trip
Tartan Raider (9) Consistent form but tricky draw for this. Needs luck but can run top three
Race 10
Wattlebank Arnie (6) In good form and only needs luck to be right in this. Can go close
Classic Mission (1) Good win last start in a weaker field. Should give a good account in this.
With A Bang (8) Out of form but has a decent motor. Could surprise on the bigger track