Harness Analyst – Marlborough 21st 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 twelve races on the card. The racing starts at 11:47am and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.

Marlborough selections 21st January 2024

Best Bet:  R8   Muscle Bank

Best Value:  R4   Razors Edge

Race 1

Diedre Franco (6) Running on ok the first day and a chance with natural improvement
Portelli (3) Good after a slow beginning on day one. Top three chance from the draw
Kowhai Summit (12) Manners the key and a chance if he does things right early. Include

Race 2

Melody Arden (1) Good third after working hard the first day. Better draw for this
Pacific Thunder (9) Running home late the first day at long odds. Draw suits here
Carrera Kahu (2) Finished on ok last start. Drawn ok and one of the better chances

Race 3

Spirited Lou (5) Has to head forward to be a better chance in his races. Needed
Miley Ace (1) Hasn’t had all the luck. Could surprise from a much better draw
Alta Showgirl (12) Had excuses on day one. Winning claims with a better trip

Race 4

Razors Edge (11) No form but keeps being unlucky. Can win with the right trip
White Star Orlando (14) Was very unlucky day one. Hard to beat with clear air
Melando Chief (4) First day run better than form reads. Has to be respected

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Race 5

Bennie And The Jets (4) First glimpse of improvement day one. Can go close with manners
Ali Lindenny (2) Good beginner who is normally thereabouts. Good place chance again
Our Pegasus Pearl (3) Runing on in her recent races. One of the main chances

Race 6

Tane J J (4) Improver for this after working hard last start. Could surprise here
Midfrew Lucre (10) Good finisher if they go hard during the running and conditions suit.
Watch That Man (1) Big draw upgrade for this. At his best would threaten these

Race 7

He’s A Jackalack (3) Stand specialist who was unlucky day one. Can go close in this
Style Council (2) Might get a good run handy and should give a good account again
Soviet Star (10) Good win here the first day and no surprise to see him double up with luck

Race 8

Muscle Bank (11) Big winner the first day and hard to beat again. Top selection
Zsa Zoe (4) Racing well and looks a place hope again with her course stats. Needed
Cormoran Strike (8) In form and good enough to figure here. One of the main chances

Race 9

Tokyo Rose (8) Led and won easily on day one. Could go back to back if she can lead again
Mayson Shard (9) Nice win from off the speed day one and pegs draw. Winning claims
Jaccka Opa (4) Drawn to get a similar run to day one. Top three placing is likely again

Race 10

Mossdale Ben (1) Goes well on the course and should be suited by the extra distance
Double Time (3) Conditions suit and tidy win last start. Hard to beat again on day two
Lester (6) Still looking for a run on day one. Will need more luck but can go close

Race 11

Millwood Indie (12) Tidy run for second the first day and a good chance to go one better
Arden’s Pursuit (1) Good recent form and might trail again. Will stick on ok here
Divine Angel (10) Worked hard early last start. Can run top three with better luck

Race 12

Son Of Patrick (9) Worked hard but fought well on day one. Go again here
Bella Lindenny (7) Bit unlucky the first day but fought well. Will need luck but can win
Ginas Majesty (3) Running on ok last start. Could go close to placing here

by Harness Analyst