Harness Analyst – Manawatu 17th November

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Harness racing hits Manawatu again today with seven races on the card. The racing starts at 5:23pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good night of racing.

Manawatu selections 17^th November  2022

Best Bet:  R6   Taliesin

Best Value:  R5   Grinning Again

Race 1

Petronelli Gee (5) Tough run but stuck on the first day. Looks hard to beat against similar line-up
Break Free (4) Reliable from a stand and won nicely last start. Winning claims again in this field
Our Pegasus Pearl (7) Finished on last start. Needs to step but could get over the top of them late

Race 2

Dream Prospect (4) Overdue a win and a good chance to get it here Hard to beat
Wriggles Rufus (1) Likely to receive a good run from the draw. Can run top three at longer odds
Courage Reactor  (9) Ok last start and a chance to go one better with the right trip. 

Race 3

Valynda (2) Nice run the first day and a likely improver here. Top selection in this
The Only Decision (6) Got his first win on Tuesday and up in grade. Can go close with luck
Call Security (9) Big run after sitting parked first day. Better draw here and has claims

Race 4

Trinity Star (6) Untouched to win on Tuesday but up in distance. Capable of beating this field 
Franco Hoffman (5) Running on day one and extra distance suits. One of the major players
About Turn (1) Tidy draw and racing well. Conditions suit and good place chance here

Race 5

Grinning Again (5) Easy win last start and looks a good chance of going three straight here..
Sharp Lou (7) Running on on day one and should be improved. Orange chooses this one so include.
The Cobbler (1) Has been disappointing but draw suits and he can run a race at nice odds.

Race 6

Taliesin (3) He ran time winning the first day but up in distance. Hard to beat here
Ticking Over (8) Could get a cosy run on the pegs and should be running on. Place chance
Rake (1) Likely to get a good run on the fence. Distance suits and he can go close to placing

Race 7

Alexis Rocket (8) Big late run the first day and Orange jump on. One of the major players in this
Hail Lucius (7) Has run some good races against stronger fields. Winning claims from tricky draw
Superstar Legend (1) Has a bit of gate speed and could be th leader in the race. Can go close to top three

by Harness Analyst