Harness Analyst – Cromwell 6th January

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Harness racing hits Cromwell again today with twelve races on the card. The racing starts at 2:02pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.

Cromwell selections 6th January 2024

Best Bet:  R5  Song Sung Blue

Best Value:  R6  Hooroo

Race 1

Storm Cloud (2) Has performed well against similar opposition and improver here. Needed
Styrax (14) Has the motor and fitness query the only concern. Top three chance here
Brown Eyed Girl (4) Drawn ok and might go forward here. Grass track should suit 

Race 2

Sidorova (15) Manners not great but will be running on late in this. Could outsprint them
Addison Marie (10) Draw suits and will race handy outer. Should handle grass track here
Caserta Franco (9) Canterbury raider who can give some cheek. Can run top three in this.

Race 3

Southern Starr (1) Conditions suit here and draw helps. Good chance at longer odds
Robyns Shadow (2) Has not had all the luck but could surprise from the draw. Include
Paradise Valley (14) Speedy but wide draw for this. Goes good on grass and has claims

Race 4

Mixed Faith (6) On his recent form looks a solid winning chance. Track should suit here
Night Watch (7) Likely leader for this and in form. Has to be respected in this field
Hot Saucy Betty (4) Manners a worry but big motor. Good winning chance here if she steps

Race 5

Song Sung Blue (3) Has raced well in better fields than this. One of the better chances
Macandrew Markup (11) Draw not great but getting better with racings. Good place chance
Pounamu (15) Manners a query but has speed and could go close with the right run in transit

Race 6

Hooroo (7) Big win last start and should go close to winning again here. Top selection
Magic Sign (11) Out of form but better than that. Could be the upsetter at longer odds
Scruffy (5) Galloped last start but only needs to begin to go close to winning this. Needed

Race 7

Nubliah Chamay (6) On her recent form she looks a solid winning chance here. Needed
What The Bell (9) Slow away last start. Should run top three here with manners. Include
Slippery Mistress (13) Going better than form suggests. Will not be far away with no mistakes

Race 8

Asian Elvis (6) Racing well and grass track suits. One of the better chances here
Amass (11) Has a big finish and should be thereabouts with a good trip. Winning claims
Hacksaw Ridge (7) Gate speed and a good chance here. Top driver booked for this

Race 9

Fernleigh Blackbird (12) Racing well and grass track suits. Can get over the top of them here
Olives Dream (01) Grass track should suit and will get a soft run. Will be running on late
Sinai Sermon (2) Racing well and drawn to get a good run here. Good winning claims 

Race 10

Got You Covered (10) Racing ok and big drop in grade. Top selection and good chance
Joes Rock (7) Has raced ok in similar fields. Has a big finish with the right trip. Needed
Still Rockin (5) Manners the key and a chance at longer odds if he steps away cleanly

Race 11

Jimmy Carter (13) Good stand start manners lately and looks a major player in this.
Maui  (5) Consistent  form and good enough to get into the finish again here with luck.
Vertigo (1) Steps well and could surprise with a soft run on the pegs. Can run top three

Race 12

Mr President (1) Looks the early leader in this. Top selection from the draw. Include
Gotta Elect Bill (8) Racing well and wide draw the only concern. Good chance with luck
Ballygar (2) Good draw and should get a good run close to the speed. Include in this

by Harness Analyst