Harness Analyst – Methven 13th April

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Harness racing hits Methven again today with 8 races on the card . The racing starts at 11:35am and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good afternoon of racing.

Methven  selections 13th April 2025

Best Bet:  R1   Lottie’s Moment

Best Value:  R6   Franco Humbie

Race 1

Lottie’s Moment (15) Racing well and deserves a win. Should run top three with manners
Golden Solitaire (4) Has trialled well on the track and well bred. Could surprise in this
Madam Patsy (5) Getting better with racing and gets a head start on favourite. Place chance

Race 2

Gimmesomelovin (1) Consistent form and draw to get a soft trip. Has to be included here
She’s A Major Act (10) Following the right horse and is a big winning chance with gaps.
Assisi Lover (2) Improver from her last start and weaker field. Top three claims here

Race 3

Moonshiner (11) Stable respect and has trialled well. Better run expected in this field
Carlin (4) Ok last start and a threat to the favourites with a good run in transit. Include
Dancing N Heaven (10) Fresh up but trainer does well with first starters. Can sneak a place

Race 4

Patiro (6) Winning chance with top driver booked and grass suits. Include in all combos
Nyla (8) Has gate speed and goes well on grass. Should give a good account in this field
Kowhai Nugget (1) Out of form but an improver at longer odds from the draw. Inlcude

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Race 5

Aveross Majesty (3) Has raced well in stronger fields and grass specialist. Top selection
Zsazsa Binx (11) Good beginner who goes well on grass. Good each way chance. Needed
Brian Beatt (14) Had excuses last start and well placed here. Chance at longer odds.

Race 6

Franco Humbie (10) Form solid the last few starts and track stats good. Hard to beat
Shake A Leg (12) Better than the form suggests. Winning claims but tricky draw. Include
Just Ask Paddy (2) Drawn well here and driver change. Should give a good account here

Race 7

Teddy The Terror (5) Has ability and might race near the speed. Will need his best manners
Major Hipster (4) Top driver booked and should go close to placing in this. Winning claims
Mick Almighty (14) In good form and another with good grass stats. Draw hurts but include

Race 8

Ocean Of Tears (6) Speedy horse who will be running on. Wide draw but hard to beat
A Better Jackalack (14) Decent motor and draw the only concern. One of the better chances
Mouton Cadet (4) Disappointing last start. Like the pace on and is a good chance on grass

Race 9

Very Majestic (14) Needs to bring her a-game but will be running on. Top selection here
Holly Highlander (12) Decent motor and is drawn front row. One of the better chances
Nubliah Chamay (2) Disappointing last start. Conditions suit and should be a place hope

Race 10

Tanzania (12) Has raced well in similar fields. Distance suits and will be running on late
Here’s Herbie (6) Better than the form suggests. Upset claims if back to his best. Needed
Bryce’s Meddle (14) Good finish last start and can do some work mid race. Could surprise

Race 11

Strikem (9) Grass suits and wide draw the only issue. Can go close here with a cart into it
Sacetas (8) Good Addington form and stronger this time in. One of the better chances in this
Premier (1) Likely to race close to the speed here. Not the worst with a trailing position

Race 12

Betterwithbling (11) Has been unlucky and drawn for a run through early. Good chance
Logan Rock (10) Better than the form suggests. Pegs draw here and has to be respected
Evidently (7) Goes well on the grass surface and in form. Wide draw but needed here

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by Harness Analyst