Harness Analyst – Marlborough 20th January

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 Marlborough again today with eleven races on the card. The racing starts at 2:08pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good afternoon of racing.

Marlborough selections 20th January 2023

Best Bet:  R1   Didjabringthebubbles

Best Value:  R5   Zsa Zoe

Race 1

Didjabringthebubbles (10) Made a rare mistake last start but well placed here. Needed
Magnitude (2) Has ability but will need early manners. Could surprise with no errors
Rose Isle (3) Better last start and could go on with it here. Not the worst in this field

Race 2

Montoya (1) Big upgrade in draws for this and should race handy. Can run top three
Cougar Express (13) Tricky draw but has stacks of speed. Will be hard to beat here
Watch That Man (12) Ok last start and looks one of the better chances in the race

Race 3

So Rock Around (6) Stable winning everything last week so would pay to include this one
Tanganyika (4) Was ok last start from a tricky draw. Has to rate highly in this field
Franco Tim (13) Speedy but drawn out the back. Good chance if he gets a cart into it

Race 4

Buddy Reign (6) Has gate speed and ok last start. Capable of beating this field on his day
Speciale Uno (10) Has the form on the board and draw suits. Should go close to placing
Sheezagoldengirl (8) Another with gate speed and placed on the course. One for longer odds

Race 5

Zsa Zoe (4) Drawn to be right in this and racing well. Good chance back on grass
Our Pegasus Pearl (2) Racing well but up in grade for this. Could surprise at longer odds
Cormoran Strike (1) Drawn to lead or trail and good win last start. Include again here

Race 6

Ultimate Bird (4) Tidy last few starts and drawn to go forward early. Hard to beat here
Songbird (1) Gets the draw she likes and should go close over the sprint trip. Needed
Hes Santas Excuse (6) Ran a good third last start and grass suits. Winning claims

Race 7

Tremendous Lover (5) Decent draw and getting better with racing. Major player in this
Tower Of Love (7) Racing better than the form shows. Winning claims if he goes forward
Rocknroll Diva (1) Has a bit of gate speed and drawn to trail here. Can go close to top three

Race 8

Jazelle (5) Racing well and track stats are good. Could surprise at longer odds
First Class (4) Has been disappointing but give another chance here. Winning claims
Sonny Vista (8) Tricky draw but can run a cheeky race against this field if he can lead

Race 9

More Gooda (5) Has been good at trials and likely to go forward early. Needed
Georgie Zukov (4) Gets a better draw to work with and unlucky last start. Could surprise
I’m Your Huckleberry (10) Great form going into this race and should go close to placing

Race 10

Dashing Major (6) Plenty of speed and unbeaten on the track. Looks a good bet in this
Katherine (3) Racing well and gets a head-start on favourites. Rates highly from the draw
Just Holla (2) Quick beginner who could lead for a fair way here. One for longer odds

Race 11

Rush (8) Plenty of ability and racing in form again. Can go close here with manners
Buffy Northstains (10) Grass specialist who has been racing well. Chance at longer odds.
Ginas Majesty  (12) Has been freshened and is in great form. Tricky draw but can win

by Harness Analyst