Harness Analyst – Methven 28th October

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Harness racing hits Methven again today with ten races on the card. The racing starts at 2:39pm 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 28th October 2022

Best Bet:  R9   Sophia Bromac

Best Value:  R3   Swift Guy

Race 1

True Confessions (3) Getting fitter and raced ok on the track when last here. Winning claims
A Late Late Pressy (1) Stand suits and battled on ok here two starts ago. Can run top three
Helloveamoment (2) Drawn well and has good form. One of the major chances in this

Race 2

Moet Shard (2) Ran third here on grass last start. Hard to beat from the draw
Ceeya Next Wednesday (7) Manners a concern but has speed. One for longer odds in this
Flo Motion (12) Coming in fresh but won a recent trial on grass. Could surprise

Race 3

Swift Guy (16) Went some good races earlier in the year. Good top three chances in this field
Racingmissgracie (3) Galloped here last start but should land handy early. Winning claims
Champagne Nen (5) Good finish last start and is a decent chance if she can step well here.

Race 4

Onedin Hurricane (10) Has showed speed on grass previously. Inside draw helps. Needed
Olive Cook (11) Out of form but still racing ok. Can pop up here with some luck
Spicy Girl Becqui (2) Tricky draw but racing well. Can give some cheek in this

Race 5

Instant Delight (7) Quick and is one of the better chances in this field. Top selection
Navara (6) Goes ok on grass and should go close to top three with manners
Rachmaninov (10) One paced but inside draw will help. Chance at longer odds.

Race 6

Arizonawildcat (1) Good on grass and drawn to stay handy. Winning claims here
Megarock (10) Wide draw but good beginner. One of the main chances in this field
Phone Tap (4) Has early speed and might lead or trail early. One for longer odds in this

Race 7

Apatchofgold (10) Has raced well on the track previously well. One of the major players
Times Are A Changin (3) Inside draw again and capable of a quick mile. Could surprise
Itz To The Macs (1) Drawn to be handy all the way. Not the worst at nice odds

Race 8

Lil Miss Muscles (5) Has been disappointing but can trot ok and could surprise on grass
Fast Whispering (7) Tricky draw again but ok last start and grass suits. Needed here
Prince Ranier (10) Fence draw an assist here. Will be finishing on and can win with luck

Race 9

Sophia Bromac (4) Has been unlucky at her last couple of starts. Will be very competitive
Classey Robin (14) Good on grass but a tricky draw to contend with. Goes close with luck
Scotlynn Beach Boy (2) Coming in fresh and draw suits. Chance at longer odds 

Race 10

Hail Lucius (2) Disappointing the last couple but well placed from the draw. Liked here
Classie Linc (10) Fence draw and the sprint trip is her go. Not the worst at nice odds
Jimmy James Maguire (3) Freshened and likely to head forward early. Winning claims

by Harnesslink Media