Welcome to today’s segment from our harness racing analyst.
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Harness racing hits Wingatui again today with ten races on the card. The racing starts at 4:06pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.
Forbury selections 8th December 2023
Best Bet: R9 Aveross Majesty
Best Value: R1 Dem Bones Dem Bones
Race 1
Dem Bones Dem Bones (2) Racing well and grass track should suit. Can run top three here
Shandon Bells (3) Getting better with racing and looks capable in this field. Needed
Majestic Whisper (4) Manners the only concern here. Winning claims if she trots all the way
Race 2
Smart I Am (1) Drawn to take advantage early and grass suits. Top selection in this
Normie Stead (11) Good on grass at Methven and weaker field here. Not the worst
Eyre Dynasty (2) Change of trainer for this and top driver booked. Can improve quickly
Race 3
Tuneinsportsfans (7) Mobile and sprint trip suit. Top driver booked has winning claims
Flying Bird (9) Nice fence draw and running well against stronger fields. Needed
Pounamu (12) Good run for fourth fresh up. Wide draw but will be running on. Include
Race 4
Sally Lindenny (6) Grass stats good and out of form but can get some money with manners
Abacardi Hazel (3) Normally a good beginner and conditions suit here. Top three chance
Lil Miss Muscles (2) Stuck on ok last start. Should race handy and can go close in this
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Race 5
Mayson Shard (6) Likely to head forward early here and can give them something to chase
Evidently (2) Racing better than the form suggests. One for longer odds in this field
Hacksaw Ridge (4) Grass suits and he can improve after an unlucky run last start. Needed
Race 6
Jaccka Baylis (5) Has form and in a weaker field so has to be respected. Top selection
Get Along (3) Running on in some of her races. One of the better chances on previous form
Sheza Trendy One (2) Good finish last start and can get some money with no mistakes
Race 7
Get Kraken (6) Has speed and a change of trainer . Looks a major player in this field
Robyns Shadow (1) Better run last start and should improve further. Gate speed to lead
Southern Starr (9) Drawn to get a soft run on the pegs. Could surprise with any gaps
Race 8
Pay Me Speedy (7) Draw hurts but due to show form again. Can get into the placings
More Gooda (12) Goes well on grass but tricky draw for this. Can run top three with luck
Bobbies Rock (11) Good form on the track and trialled ok. Needs luck but has claims
Race 9
Aveross Majesty (6) Grass track specialist who went well last start in a hot field. Needed
Jimmy Carter (11) Manners a worry but has the ability to be right in it with no mistakes.
Light Of Da Moon (5) Another nice draw and likes to race handy. Should be thereabouts
Race 10
Gotta Elect Bill (5) Has the speed but needs the right trip. Previous winner on the track
Micaitlen Denario (8) Form good but first go on the grass surface. Winning claims here
Tide And Time (3) Likely to head forward early here. Can give a good sight in front