Harness Analyst – Manawatu 10th December

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Harness racing hits Manawatu again today with 8 races on the card . The racing starts at 4:21pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good afternoon of racing.

Manawatu selections 10th December 2024

Best Bet:  R8   Neymar

Best Value:  R6   Ha’penny

Race 1

All Muscled Up (3) Maiden victory was good and rise in grade no issue. Top selection
Mr Monty (4) Small field will help and should begin quickly. Can improve further. Needed
Bevron (5) Getting better with racing and House stable can improve them quickly. Include

Race 2

Narobi (4) Top driver booked and a chance of beating the stablemate with the right trip.
Million Dollar Chic (2) Has early speed to be one of the leaders and will be fitter. Winning claims
Bet On Polly (3) Improver from her last start and similar field. Top three chance again here

Race 3

Jetasi (6) Good run last start and driver change for this. Better run expected and hard to beat
Miss Woodville (2) Ok last start and a threat to the top three with a good run in transit
Tres Bonne Fille (3) Good effort last start and nice draw. Can sneak into the top three again

Race 4

Fredastaire (2) Solid win last start and a winning chance again from the draw. Include
Cracker Rock (1) Has gate speed and goes well the track. Should give a good account
Victor Bravo (8) Drawn to get a soft run and top driver on board. Place chance at longer odds

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Race 5

Rough And Ready (2) Gets a driver change and a good draw. One of the better chances in this
Bad Medicine (6) Tricky draw but should go close to placing in this. Track stats pretty good
Gotta Elect Bill (7) In good form and wide draw the only concern. Top three chance with luck

Race 6

Ha’penny (6) Better than the form suggests. Wide draw but can place with a cart into the race

Oceanic Art (3) Decent motor and drawn well here. One of the better chances here. Needed
Breeny’s Rock N Roll (5) Disappointing last start. Top driver and change of stable so include

Race 7

Cosmic Angel (5) Has raced well in similar fields. Expecting a good run and can run top three
Johnny Who (8) Might get back in the field early but better than most in this field. Will run on
Manchester In Time (9) Tricky handicap but can do some work mid race. Winning claims here

Race 8

Neymar (1) Has raced better fields. Drawn the ace with top driver and change of trainer. Include
Baileys Pitch (6) Wide draw but better than most in this field. Has to be respected in this
The Elite Athlete (2) Good finish last start and can do some work mid race. Top three claims

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst