Harness Analyst – Marlborough 22nd January

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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 12:25pm 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 22nd January 2023

Best Bet:  R3   Franco Tim

Best Value:  R6   Amarla

Race 1

Didjabringthebubbles (11) Slow away but then did well after. Good chance again with manners
Feel The Moment (9) Has ability and fresh to the meeting. Will start favourite in this race
Kiss Me Kate (5) Looked likely before galloping on the turn Not the worst if she trots all the way

Race 2

Montoya (5) Not much room and a bit unlucky on day one. Can run top three here
Archie (10) Tricky draw but racing well. One of the major players in this race
Tanganyika (1) Ok last start and big draw upgrade. Good chance and has winning claims

Race 3

Franco Tim (2) Running on late on day one and looks the early leader. Top selection from the draw
Miley Ace (10) Was ok last start from a tricky draw. Will be running on late again here
Courage Reactor (6) Speedy but drawn wider. Good chance if she gets a cart into it

Race 4

Phone Tap (2) Has gate speed and ok last start. Capable of beating this field on her day
Tane J J (10) Was unlucky on day one but ran home well. Should go close to placing
Sheezagoldengirl (4) Another with gate speed and placed on the course. One for longer odds

Race 5

Zsa Zoe (8) Goes back 10m but racing well. Good chance to go back to back here
Franco Josiah (9) Racing well but will need luck from the 30m. Will be running on again
Muscle Bank (4) Battled well for second the first day and might lead again. Include 

Race 6

Amarla (2) Easy winner on day one and this field not much stronger. Hard to beat here
Fourth Amendment (1) Gets a draw she likes good win on day one. Include here
Moody River (9) Ran a good third last start and grass suits. Winning claims with gaps

Race 7

Classie Linc (2) Decent draw upgrade and will lead or trail here. Major player in this
Ruby’s A Delight (1) Racing better than the form shows. Winning claims from the fence draw
Ultimate Bird (3) Led from a similar draw and won on day one. Can go close again here

Race 8

J R Bromac (6) Racing well and track stats are good. Could surprise at longer odds
Tremendous Lover (10) Easy win the first day and should go well again here. Winning claims
Jazelle (11) Tricky draw but can run a cheeky race against this field with any luck in running

Race 9

Cougar Express (6) Wide draw but deserved win on day one. Can win again with a similar run
Stellar Arden (1) Gets a better draw to work with and unlucky last start. Could surprise
Glover (5) Nearly upset them at long odds on day one and should give a good sight again

Race 10

Dashing Major (10) Tough stayer and unbeaten on the track. Looks a good bet in this race
Katherine (4) Racing well and gets a head-start on the favourite. Can go one better
Sam’s Town (6) Quick beginner who battled well for second after leading on day one. Needed

Race 11

Buffy Northstains (4) Plenty of ability and racing back into form again. Can go close here
Rush (9) Building up a consistent formline and similar run looks likely again here. Include
Ginas Majesty  (1) Much better draw for this and ok the first day. Winning claims

by Harness Analyst