Welcome to today’s segment from our harness racing analyst.
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Harness racing hits Methven again today with eleven 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.
Hororata selections 12 February 2023
Best Bet: R1 Virginia Clowers
Best Value: R9 Press Play
Race 1
Virginia Clowers (7) Ran home well but broke with 100m to go last start. Go close with manners
Bevron (3) Battled on ok last start and better draw. Winning claims at longer odds in this
The Fiery Countess (6) Normally a quick beginner and looks the leader in the race. Include
Race 2
Woodlea Jewel (5) Racing well and will go forward early. Hard to beat again
Mapua Missie (2) Went well for new trainer at recent trials. Can run top three here
Lawyer Girl (4) Caught the eye running home late last start. Better draw and needed here
Race 3
Mo’unga (2) Impressive runs at trials and should be hard to beat in this field. Short odds available
Rocketman (3) Good stepper who should race handy. Good top three chance in this at longer odds
Heaven (6) Has some ability but will need to step. Can run top three if he paces all the way
Race 4
Kilauea (1) Come up with a good draw and capable of beating this field on his day. Needed
Nephrite (4) Ok draw and trails and workouts have been good. Could surprise in this field
Miki Party (10) Good run to place last start and should get a cosy fence run. Top three player
Race 5
Spells Of Love (6) Building up a good formline and one of the better chances if she can step early.
Didjabringthebubbles (11) Up in grade but normally steps away well. Place claims look best
Take Notice (12) Has been disappointing but grass suits and he can run a race in the right mood.
Race 6
King Arthur (8) In form pacer who will go forward early. Should be hard to roll here
Hes Santas Excuse (12) Disappointing the last couple but has speed. Can spice up the exotics
Reformed (1) Likely to get a good run on the fence. Grass suits and she can go close to placing
Race 7
Castelo De Vide (7) Getting fitter but a more aggressive drive needed. One of the major players
Blue Rock Dancer (8) Has run some good races against strong fields on grass. Winning claims
Foveaux Gambler (10) Should step ok and in good form. Can go close to top three here
Race 8
Franco Norton (10) Big effort to win last start. Looks hard to beat with no mistakes. Needed
Homebush Lad (9) Will love the extra distance of the race and should be running on. Include
Buckskin (7) Racing ok but strong field. Can run a cheeky race with the right run in transit
Race 9
Press Play (1) Ran a good third last start and better draw. Can go close at longer odds
Flyaway (4) Gets a nice draw to work with and has won on grass. Winning claims again
Victor Bravo (2) Fast beginner off the gate and looked unlucky last start. Winning claims
Race 10
Tu Tangata (19) Plenty of ability and manners the only concern. Can run top three
Illegal Alien (7) Quick beginner and should race handy. Could stick on for a place in this
Boyz Invasion (15) Goes well on grass but will need luck in the big field. Place claims
Race 11
Classie Linc (13) Plenty of ability but making mistakes early. Can go close here with manners
Sophia Bromac (5) Grass specialist who races well on the track. Good chance in this.
Special Dream (9) Big run from the back when last here. Winning claims with the right trip