Harness Analyst – Manawatu 15th November

Welcome to today’s segment from our harness racing analyst.

Providing you with free expert tips and selections for harness meetings run in New Zealand.

Harness racing hits Manawatu again today with eight races on the card. The racing starts at 3:10pm 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 15th November 2022

Best Bet:  R5    Grinning Again

Best Value:  R7    Hail Lucius

Race 1

Petronelli Gee (9) Orange chooses this one so a big chance of winning here
Denver (6) Ok run last start and can go on with it. One of the major chances in this
Play Footsie (1) Gets a head-start on favourites and can stick on for a place in this field

Race 2

Courage Reactor (5) Good second last start and should go on with it. Top selection
Addo Carr (4) Racing ok and not a strong field to contend with. Can run top three here
My Little Big Man (1) Drawn to be a big threat in this field. Include in combinations

Race 3

Dream Prospect (3) Should have won one before now and drawn ok. Hard to beat
The Only Decision (2) Drawn well and should be close to the placings in this field
Art On Fire (1) Tidy draw and top driver booked. Looks a good top three chance here

Race 4

Trinity Star (3) Big run last start and one of the quicker horses in the field. Hard to beat
Superstar Legend (6) Has gate speed and could try for an all the way win. Conditions suit
Smokin Annie (5) Has been disappointing lately but better than that. Place chance here

Race 5

Grinning Again (5) Easy winner last start and looks very hard to beat in this
Peter Forsberg (1) Drawn best and capable of placing in this field. Needed
Valynda (8) Fence run likely in this race and is a top three chance in this with luck

Race 6

Sharp Lou (7) Orange driving and very hard to beat if he can find the front. Top selection
Tasman Tempest (1) Gets a draw that should suit. Speedy horse who should go close in this
Taliesin (2) Racing well and another House runner who can figure. Look for him late

Race 7

Hail Lucius (8) Has been disappointing but fastest horse in the field. Win chance with luck
Rake (3) Has run some good races against stronger fields and Orange driving. Needed.
Stac (4) Racing ok and only needs a good trip to be a winning chance in this field

Race 8

Rockin Va Va (5) Good effort last start and is a major threat in this with Orange driving
Franco Hoffman (7) Highest rated horse in the field. Could surprise with the right trip
Bettor Grunter (1) Racing ok and drawn best. Can run a cheeky race against this field

by Harnesslink Media