Harness Analyst – Hawera 5th February

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Harness racing hits Hawera again today with nine races on the card. The racing starts at 12:25pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.

Hawera selections 5^th February 2023

Best Bet:  R2   Cristiano Buccini

Best Value:  R4    Major Collect

Race 1

Ultimate Moment (2) Ran home ok the first day but did have an early gallop. Go again
Highview Rockn Roll (6) Needs to step but not the worst in this field. Chance with manners
Storms Acoming (8) Finished on last start. Needs to step but no the worst in this field

Race 2

Cristiano Buccini (6) Ran home well last start and expect improvement. Hard to beat
Juliette Shard (2) Likely to receive a good run from the draw. Can run top three here
Pennys First Flight (5) Placed on day one and only needs manners to figure strongly

Race 3

Courage Reactor  (7) Top run for second last start after working hard mid race. Needed
Freedom Dash (1) Good beginner who should race handy. Winning claims in this field
The Elite Athlete (6) Conditions suit and he ran home well the first day. Include in this

Race 4

Major Collect (3) Won with a leg iin the air the first day. Hardest to beat in this
Beta Than Love (6) Good win on day one and should go close again here. Include
Superstar Legend (9) Tricky draw but racing ok. Should be improved for this race

Race 5

Ace Strike (8) Battled on ok first day. Wide draw but of the better chances with luck.
Katies Princess (4) Ran on late on day one. Hard to beat with a better run in transit
Artful Living (8) Grass suits and he can run a race at big odds in the right mood.

Race 6

No Added Sugar (6) Finished well late on the first day and a big improver. Hard to beat
Sly Terror (1) Good beginner who might be the early leader. Can repeat from the draw
Imashadowprincess (5) Likely to head forward. Grass suits and she can go close to placing

Race 7

The Cobbler (2) Decent draw and getting better with racing. One of the major players
Manny (3) Has run some good races against stronger fields. Winning claims
Didjanothatone (4) Fair in a much stronger field the first day. Could surprise in this

Race 8

Brookies Jaffa (8) Didn’t get the best of luck on day one. Could provide value in this
Nelson’s Boy (2) Was going to win before galloping on day one. Hard to beat here
Hesashorething (7) Racing well and should go well agin with a similar run in transit

Race 9

Full Of Desire (5) Tidy win on day one and should be improved. Looks hard to beat
Bet On Steph (9) Did a power of work the first day but held well. Chance with a softer trip
Stamp Duty (1) Drawn well and should get a cosy run in transit. Winning claims

by Harness Analyst