Harness Analyst – Rangiora 19th May

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Harness racing hits Rangiora again today with eleven races on the card. The racing starts at 11:25am 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 19^th May 2024

Best Bet:  R5 A Fine Patrick

Best Value:  R8  He’s A Bay

Race 1

Whosdreamingnow (8) Running on last start. Wide draw but could surprise with the right trip
Le Twist (11) Racing well and could get a run through early. Should be thereabouts again
Dream Boyz (4) Top driver booked and will be better for last start fourth. Winning claims

Race 2

Gatecrasher (1) Gets a pegs draw and can take advantage with an aggressive drive. Top selection
Acento (9) Nice finish last start and has gate speed. Likely to go forward and pay to include here
Sky Vale (5) Has gate speed and field not that strong. Could stick on for a top three place again

Race 3

Natives Inferno (1) Big on ability and in good form. Needs to step but good winning chance here
Here Comes Jane (12) Quick beginning last start but got attacked. Can run top three with luck
One El (5) Manners needed but could give some cheek with a good run in transit. Include in this

Race 4

Radha (11) Wide draw but has looked like an early winner at trials. Good winning chance here
Black Billie Gee (5) Well drawn and stable respect here. Trial winner who is a good place prospect
Carving Up (6) Better than the form suggests. Easier here than his last run and could go close

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Race 5

A Fine Patrick (14) Impressive winning last start and should take the step up. Top selection in this
Four Wise Women (7) Unbeaten and could provide the quinella with the stablemate here. Needed
Edward Longshanks (1) Manners will be key. Can run top three with a quick start from the ace

Race 6

Tower Of Love (2) Big win last start and had petrol left in the tank. Can win again if improved here
Social Distancing (5) Good sprint form and looks the early leader with his gate speed. Include
Gotta Elect Bill (8) Wide draw but better run last start for fourth. Top three chance with luck

Race 7

Chicago Bear (1) Lands the best draw and has gate speed. Good enough to lead all the way
Clonakilty (8) Wide draw but can go close with a cart into the race. One of the better chances
Patiro (2) No form but driver change and a better draw. One for longer odds in this field

Race 8

He’s A Bay (1) Conditions suit and can fly the stand start. Win chance at longer odds. Include
The Craic (9) Big late run for third in a similar field last start. Needs manners but not the worst
Country Gold (12) Not far away last start and previous form was good. Top three chance

Race 9

Kiwi Hero (7) Good win last start after breaking. Biggest test but can go close here with manners
Shepherds Delight (8) Fast starter who could land a trail in the race. Chance at longer odds here
Heisenberg (12) Follows speed well and handicap the only worry. Big hope with a swift start

Race 10

MM Sunshine (2) Front row draw and will go forward early. Can place here with luck in running
Paris Prince (5) Running on last start. Ok draw and one of the better place chances at odds here
Kairaki Spur (8) Easy win last start. Up in grade but has the motor to be a threat with no mistakes

Race 11

Sargent Best (4) Conditions suit and getting fitter with racing. One of the main chances in this
Hey Tonight (6) Building fitness and a bit unlucky last start. Extra distance a big help here
Hope For Love (3) Likely to race close to the speed in this. Can go close to placing at longer odds

by Harness Analyst