Harness Analyst – Methven 9th October

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Harness racing hits Methven again today with twelve races on the card. The racing starts at 12:01pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.

Methven selections 9^th October 2022

Best Bet:  R4    El Chico

Best Value:  R10   Foveaux Gambler

Race 1

Sunnys Sister (15) Looked full of running before breaking last start. Good chance in this field
True Confessions (4) Ok first up in a better field. Could surprise with no mistakes early
Lucky Way (1) Has a decent motor and drawn to suit. One for longer odds in this.

Race 2

Ceeya Next Wednesday (1) Trials have been ok and drawn for a cosy run. Winning claims
Chrislynn (7) Always thereabouts and should handle grass ok. Can run top three
Valiant Angel (10) Ran a nice third last start and draw suits. Include in your exotics

Race 3

Rimu Valley (11) Looked ok when last prodeced. Needs luck but has winning claims
Is He Watching Me (1) Stable has a good record on the track. Can run top three
Melania (9) Ran home well late on grass last start and will be improved. Can surprise

Race 4

El Chico (2) Looked good at trials and drawn to lead. One of the better chances in this
Rocknallovertheworld (8) Ok at grass workouts. Chance in this from a tricky draw
El Terror (3) Unlucky last start but will need a good run in transit. One for longer odd

Race 5

Hey Tonight (11) Racing herself into peak fitness. Will be hard to beat with gaps
Songbird (6) Ok last start and looks the early leader. Top three chances again
Spicy Girl Becqui (1) Draw suits and she goes ok on grass One for longer odds in this

Race 6

Tom Brady (10) Racing well and ok on grass last start. Winning claims here
Sods Law (5) Beat Tom Brady last start and should be improved. Top three chance here
Majestic Whisper (3) Needs the right run in transit but has speed. Not the worst in this field

Race 7

Petrify (15) Tricky draw but he is tough. Needs the right trip but a major player in this
I’m Your Huckleberry (8) Has won on the track and should go forward early. Needed
Grinning Again (1) Draw suits and a quick beginner. Can go close to top three at big odds

Race 8

Moonlite Dream (2) Went too quick in front last start. Looks hard to beat from the draw
Tasman Tempest (8) In good form but needs the right run to figure. Top three chance
Apatchofgold (5) Got back last start but in form previously. Can run a cheeky race here

Race 9

Self Assured (16) Cup winner who has a tricky handicap. Might still be too good here
Homebush Lad (1) Better draw to work with and has been unlucky. One for longer odds
Corravally Star (3) Grass track specialist who won well last start. Could surprise in this

Race 10

Foveaux Gambler (9) Quick beginner who goes ok on grass. Can go close here
Katherine (1) Draw will help and ok on grass. One of the better chances
Carana (11) Coming in fresh but did run some handy races last campaign. Win chance

Race 11

Resolve (17) Plenty of ability and good win last start. Can go close here with luck
Ali Lindenny (10) Stand specialist who races well on the track. Place chance at longer odds.
Salvo (13) Has been freshened. Raced well last campaign. Winning claims with manners

Race 12

Mossdale Terry (1) Plenty of ability and better draw. Can go close here with a cosy run
Bettor Be Sharp (10) Freshened and has a big motor. Could get a soft run and hard to beat
Acento (8) Quick beginner and grass specialist. Winning claims with no mid race attacks.

Results for last Sunday’s Harness Analyst at Timaru

Winners 

Changearound $3.00 $1.50
Watch Me $3.30 $1.50
High Energy $2.40 $1.60 (Best Bet)
Sneak A Peek  $4.90 $2.20
Resolve  $2.40 $1.40

Quinellas 

Changearound & Maximilian  $5.50

by Harnesslink Media