Harness Analyst – Gore 24th August

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Harness racing hits Gore again today with 11 races on the card. The racing starts at 11:50am and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.

Gore selections 24th August 2025

Best Bet:  R3  Rangitata

Best Value:  R11  Dare Devil

Race 1

Daisy Diana (10) Strikes a weaker field but getting away on terms the issue. Can win
Star From Heaven (8) Driver change might help and should begin quickly. Hard to beat
Crackasky (3) Disappointing last start but gets a good draw for this. Place chance

Race 2

Ann Sophie (2) Freshened and has good finishing speed. One for longer odds in this
Airwaves  (6) One paced but will be fitter. Might head forward and try to dominate
Tua Lipa (1) Improver from her last start and top driver booked. Top three chance

Race 3

Rangitata (3) Looked good winning last start and has a reputation. Good run expected
Hobbs (6) Ok last start and a threat to these with a good run in transit. Include here
Jay Bee Hill (9) Good effort last start and normally a good beginner. Can sneak a top three

Race 4

Rise Up N Dance (5) Has been disappointing but getting fitter. Can win if put on the speed
Magic Sign (12) Has no form and but might get a soft trip. Should give a good account
Ten Da Touch (7) Form horse of the field. In with a good each way chance with gaps

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Race 5

Crimson Tide (7) Trial winner and top driver booked. Wide draw but can go close
Seaside Brucie  (4) Tidy run last start and has race experience. Good each way chance
Lizzie Borden  (6) Raced well on debut and draw suits. Keeps improving and winning claims

Race 6

Party Up Denario  (3) Good against a simlar field last start. Top three claims from the draw
Blazing Knuckles (4) Tricky draw but can make his own luck. Good top three chance
Rakamick  (9) Better than the form suggests. Draw hurts but place hope at longer odds

Race 7

Clotilde Wainwright (2) Good win last start. Will need manners but good winning chance
To The Moon And Back (8) Quick but manners not great. Winning claims with no errors
Tarragindi (7) Tricky draw but can run quick time. Driver change and better placed here

Race 8

She’s Crunchy (5) Got home well last start and better draw for this. Up in grade but include
Saucy Delight  (4) Decent win last start and can go close to winning from the front. Needed
He’s No Romeo (1) Battled on ok last start. Harder here but place hope again. One for odds

Race 9

Emily (4) Wide draw hurts but quick beginner. Will go close here if she can get handy .
Mixed Faith (8) Decent motor and did well in a similar field last start. Has to be respected
Lil Whip (2) Goes best in front and likely to try for an all the way win. Top three chance

Race 10

Dare Devil (9) Has raced well in similar fields. Drawn better and top three claims
Share A Dream (7) Wide draw but better than most in this field. Good winning chance again
Mr President  (3) Good finish last start and will get a soft trip from the draw. Could surprise

Race 11

Always Dreaming (2) Stable respect and winning form. Tough draw but has to be included
Tabasco (1) Good in a stronger field last start. Hard to beat if he gets a good trip in this
Haley Jaccka (4) Likely to race close to the speed here. Top three claims again here. Needed

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by Harness Analyst