Harness Analyst – Northern Southland 19th 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 Northern Southland again today with eleven races on the card. The racing starts at 2:37pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.

Northern Southland selections 19th January 2023

Best Bet:  R1  Magic Sign

Best Value:  R3    Royal Power

Race 1

Magic Sign (3) Good finish on grass last start. Drawn well with top driver booked. Hard to beat
Kramer (2) Like to lead and due to fire for new trainer. Could surprise at longer odds with luck
I’m Watching You (4) Finished on last start and consistent in this grade. One of the better chances

Race 2

Judaque (4) Unlucky last start full of running with no room. Good winning claims here
Onwardsandupwards (3) Likely to receive a good run from the draw. Can run top three
Better Be Watching (2) Strong finish last start and getting fitter. Can place again in this

Race 3

Royal Power (10) Has had no favours the first two runs and top driver booked. Winning claims
Smart I Am (5) Running on last start and has the form on the board. Looks close to a win
Rakadan (9) Second fresh in 1-54 gives a clue to his ability. Hard to beat with gaps

Race 4

Dont Ask (10) Good run fresh up and will be improved. Capable of beating this field on his day
Jimmy Carter (11) Manners the key and always a good chance if he steps early. Include here
Mixed Faith (8) Racing well in similar fields. Goes best in front and has winning claims

Race 5

With Style (6) Tricky draw but has beaten most in this field before. Top selection and good chance
Captain Tom (5) Looks the leader and very hard to run down if he gets his own way in front
Dalton Shard (1) Better last start and drawn to trail. Good top three chance in this field

Race 6

Lifes A Beach (8) Well travelled mare who has the class edge on this field. Hard to beat
Joes Rock (6) Has run some good races against strong fields. Speedy and can run top three
Folklore (7) Out of form but has a nice finish when saved for one run at them. Include

Race 7

Love N The Port (3) Big efforts up North and great form. Looks hard to roll with no mistakes
Peregrine (2) Placed in this race last year. Could surprise with the right run in transit
Oscar Bonavena (9) Racing ok but tricky handicap. Can run a cheeky race against this field

Race 8

Yorokobi (12) Disappointing on grass last start. Better placed back on grit and looks hard to beat
Quaddie VC (13) Racing well and looks in peak form. Strong field but has winning claims
Wattlebank Arnie (1) Fast beginner off the gate and should trail. Could surprise in this field

Race 9

Macandrew Aviator (5) Good finish last start and likely to push forward early. Can go close here
One Change (6) Needs to step but top driver booked and has been unlucky. Due to win again
Pembrook Playboy (7) Good beginner coming in fresh. Should be close to top three in this field

Race 10

Wanna Play With Fire (4) Tidy win on debut and can go on with it. Top selection
Styrax (3) Up in grade but racing well. Best chance of the front line trotters in this.
Our Golden Kenny (8) Good win last start and this field not much stronger. Can win again

Race 11

Mucho Macho Man (2) Top driver booked and has gate speed. Might stay handy and hard to beat
Captain Starlight (3) Draws better today and likely to push forward early. Good chance in this field
My Pleasure (1) Disappointing last start but freshened and should get a cosy fence run. Needed

by Harness Analyst