Harness Analyst – Geraldine 9th December

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Harness racing hits Geraldine again today with twelve races on the card. The racing starts at 12:10pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.

Geraldine selections 9th December 2023

Best Bet:  R4  Hi Hopes

Best Value:  R6   The Real McCoy

Race 1

Transtasman Bubble (3) Racing well and grass track will suit. Can run top three here
Beat The Covid (10) Ran home well on debut. Not much improvement needed to go close
Bevron (6) Honest and should race handy. Top three chance here with his manners

Race 2

Flying For Me (5) Another nice draw and likes to race handy. Should be thereabouts
Lewey Maguire (1) Drawn to take advantage early and grass suits. Can run top three
The Mandalorian (4) Trials have been ok and he could surprise fresh. Each way chance.

Race 3

Festus Haggen (12) Good beginner who has winning claims if he can get handy early
The Finisher (6) Not much luck in recent runs but a chance with a better trip. Needed
Lamarli (2) Likely early leader for this. Good beginner and conditions suit here

Race 4

Hi Hopes (1) First start on grass but drawn to dictate here. Should go close in this
Shezza Vinny (11) Up from the south but has ability and a good top three chance
Didjaseemiki (13) Finished ok last start. Draw the only concern but will be running on

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Race 5

DD’s Super Stuart (5) Likes the track and in good form for this. Winning claims here
Prince Ranier (15) Better run for second at Methven. Grass suits and top three chance
Aiguille (3) normally thereabouts and should be competitive in this field. Include

Race 6

The Real McCoy (10) Should get a good run on the pegs. Chance at longer odds
Apatchofgold (8) Consistent form and conditions suit here. Draw hurts but needed
Fernz Goldy (13) Tricky draw but good enough to make her own luck. Could surprise

Race 7

Helloveamoment (9) Has early speed and grass stats ok. Looks a major player in this field
Sunny Louis (4) Better run last start and should improve further. Top driver booked
Holly Highlander (5) Drawn to get a similar run to last start. Chance to go back to back

Race 8

He’s A Jackalack (2) Drawn to lead and opened over the odds. Can get into the placings
Blue Rock Dancer (11) Goes well on grass but tricky draw for this. Top three chance here
Mandalay Bay (4) Manners the key but the speed is there. With the right trip can win

Race 9

Deny Everything (4) Good win last start and grass suits. Should be there at the finish
Franco Indie (11) Form looks very good for this. Hard to beat if he gets handy early
Boudica (1) Another nice draw and likes to race handy. One for longer odds in this

Race 10

Bettor Be Sharp (10) Has the speed but needs the right trip. Impressive win last start
Acento (2) Form not good but will go forward early. Could give some cheek in this
Ideal Delight (8) Now trained on the beach but wide draw. Chance with a cart into it

Race 11

Cormoran Strike (2) Track will suit and manners the only concern. Racing well
Zsa Zoe (1) Ideal draw and grass stats good. Winning claims from a trailing position
Jesper Fast (4) Racing better than the form suggests. One for longer odds in this field

Race 12

Sinai Sermon (4) Has been flying home and grass no issues. Looks a good bet in this field.
Mossdale Margaret (11) Up in grade but good grass win last start. Will be finishing on here
Szybka Lane (2) Got pushed back last start and might get a better run here. Good chance

by Harness Analyst