Harness Analyst – Rangiora 18th December

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Harness racing hits Rangiora again today with eleven races on the card. The racing starts at 12:05pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.

Rangiora selections 18th December 2022

Best Bet:  R6    Times Are A Changin

Best Value:  R8     Sam’s Town

Race 1

Lucky Way (6) In top form now and drawn ok. Can get some money with no errors
Natives Inferno (8) Good trial winner recently. Winning claims at longer odds
One El (10) Finished on last start. Needs to step but one of the better chances

Race 2

Secret Cocktail (7) Should have won a race by now and has the motor. Hard to beat here
Kawactus (1) Likely to receive a good run from the draw. Chance at longer odds
Pink Panther Pounce (3) Has looked good at trials and stable firing up. Needed

Race 3

Melton Militant (3) Tidy runs the last three and seems reliable early. Hard to beat with manners
Choco Lou (9) Good stepper who should race handy. Good winning chance in this field
Ann Ofathousand Bays (12) Conditions suit and getting fitter. Will need luck but has claims

Race 4

Eastwood Dream (3) Good beginner with a nice draw. Will be thereabouts at the finish
Baltimore Jill (10) Good inside draw and placed on grass. Could surprise late here
Montoya (12) Tricky draw but good on debut. Winning claims in an even field

Race 5

Ginas Majesty (2) Disappointing last start and warming up for Coast circuit. Can run a cheeky race
Galleons Ambassador (5) Depends on fitness but one of the better chances in this field fresh up.
Line A Love (4) Grass suits and should be an improver on last start second. Include here

Race 6

Times Are A Changin (7) Grass suits and was very unlucky last start. Hard to beat here
Hey Tonight (10) Fence run will suit and she will be running on. Winning claims with gaps late
Gypsy (2) Likely to get a good run from the draw. Grass suits and she can go close to placing

Race 7

Takemybreathaway (1) Nice draw and getting better with racing. Chance of another win
Pure Courage (8) Has run some good races on grass and placed on the track. Winning claims
Tom Martin (6) Has a big motor and grass ok. Can go close to top three here with top driver on

Race 8

Sam’s Town (9) Narrowly beaten in this race last year. Can go close to winning again
She’s Tough (4) Good win last start and grass stats ok. Could surprise with the right run in transit
Jimmy Arma (2) Racing ok and might be the early leader. Can run a cheeky race against this field

Race 9

Krystal Delight (2) Quick beginner who should race handy on the fence. Hard to beat
Sophia Bromac (7) Gets another tricky draw to work with but grass stats good. Winning claims
Big Mama Morris (5) Went ok last start and will be improved. Could surprise in this field

Race 10

Sods Law (2) Plenty of ability and manners the only concern. Can go close here with no mistakes
Illegal Alien (11) Has won on grass and begins well. Can lob into the top three with luck
Buffy Northstains (8) Manners can be a bit iffy but will run a decent race with no errors early

Race 11

Razors Edge (8) Good last start but wider draw. Will need luck but has the ability to go close
Dennis Denuto (2) Grass specialist who races well on the track. Good chance at longer odds.
Kingsdown Atom (3) Change of trainer and he could lift fresh. Winning claims so include

by Harnesslink Media