Harness Analyst – Gore 27th December

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Harness racing hits Gore again today with twelve races on the card. The racing starts at 12:29pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good afternoon of racing.

Gore selections 27th December 2022

Best Bet:  R11  Sand Wave

Best Value:  R6    Cody Banner

Race 1

Mamma Mia (3) Quick off the gate and could be the early leader. Will take stopping over the sprint
Donald Trot (9) Freshened but goes ok on grass. Should get a soft fence run. Include at longer odds
Call Me Sir (2) Likely to trail for most of the race. Top three chance in this field. Needed

Race 2

Anteros (8) Weak field and only needs manners to be right in this. Top selection
Peaky Lou (1) Needs to step cleanly but top driver booked and has ability. Can win
Dame Margot Fonteyn (3) Fair on debut and well placed here. Chance with no mistakes

Race 3

Paradise Valley (12) Goes well on grass but tricky draw. Good chance with any luck in transit
Sagwitch (2) Good beginner who looks the early leader. Could stick on for a place here
Magic Sign (6) Conditions suit and he will be running on. Top driver booked so needed

Race 4

Shandon Bells (7) Will be better for the last start fourth and strikes a weaker field. Include
Dem Bones Dem Bones (2) Grass and distance suit. Big chance if she brings her A-game
Cool Phelan (10) Form is the best in this field and he should be thereabouts again here

Race 5

The Orange Roughy (2) Burning up the trial track and draw suits. Hard to beat in this
Royal Power (5) Debut runner with good trial form. One for longer odds with luck
Timbimboo (3) Getting better with racing and drawn to race handy to the speed. Needed

Race 6

Cody Banner (8) Underrated trotter who will get his chance here. Hard to beat with manners
Domination’s Call (7) Grass suits and a slight freshen up for this. One of the major players
Willangus Lad (9) Mid race gallop ruined his chances last start. Not the worst in this. Include

Race 7

Razor Sharp (1) Racing well. Ideal draw and one of the major players in this field
Conquer Clare (3) Has run some good races against similar fields. Top driver on so include
Girlshavtime (9) Likely to get a soft run on the fence. Should be close to the placings in this

Race 8

Peregrine (4) Just pipped last start but likely to be on the speed again here. Needed
Wai Key Wee (5) Strong win last start. Big hope with Blair Orange driving
Andy Hall (7) Has been disappointing but better placed here. Will be running on

Race 9

Foveaux Strait (4) In consistent form and better draw here. Should run top three
Captain Starlight (2) Racing well and likely leader in this. Can stick on for a placing
Kingsdown Atom (14) Unlucky last start but tricky draw. Needs luck but can go close

Race 10

Macandrew Aviator (7) Plenty of ability and good finish last start. Can go on with it
Franco Norton (4) Under rated pacer with plenty of speed. Could surprise with luck
Tairlaw Toll (6) Grass and distance suit his staying power. Big chance with the pace on 

Race 11

Sand Wave (8) Has been racing the best in the land. Looks thrown in to win this.
McLean (6) Tidy win last start but this is harder. Can place behind the favourite
Rightazz (1) Should get a cozy run on the fence and place chances look ok here

Race 12

Lou’s Deal (2) Plenty of gate speed and top driver booked. Looks the leader and can win
Jenny Gump (1) Grass suits and she will get a soft fence run. One of the better place chances
Onedin Hurricane (6) Grass specialist who is tough. Will be finishing on late here

by Harness Analyst