Harness Analyst – Rangiora 8th November

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Harness racing hits Rangiora again today with ten races on the card. The racing starts at 1:45pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good afternoon of racing.

Rangiora selections 8th November 2024

Best Bet:  R1  Odina

Best Value:  R6   The Chase

Race 1

Odina (9) Has a big reputation and good second last start. Top selection and hard to beat in this
Tinkerbelle (8) Mobile will help and might go forward early. Has to be included and good chance
Geraldine Clowers (3)  Likely to race close to the speed. One of the better chances from the draw

Race 2

Kairaki Delight (7) Freshened and did go some nice races last campaign. Should give a good account
Art Jordan (12) Wide draw and second stringer for the Dunn stable. Not the worst at longer odds
Lochdarragh (6) Did too much work last start and better suited here. Top three chance if he leads

Race 3

Hope For Love (6) Running on last start. Would prefer over longer trip but could surprise in this field
Ann Sophie (3) Has been disappointing but conditions suit. Drawn to race handy tp the speed here
Franco Tim (2) Should get a soft run from the good draw and can place. Could be under the odds?

Race 4

Rachmaninov (4) Goes well on the track and a winning chance with a good trip. Nice at Kaikoura
Navara (3) Has gate speed and likely leader early. One of the better chances with a good trip. Include
Transtasman Bubble (8) Tricky draw but has won on the course. Place chance at longer odds here.

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Race 5

Sacetas (7) Racing better fields and a drop back in class. One of the better chances but wide draw.
Nothing But You (2) Trialing ok and top driver booked. Looks hard to beat from a nice draw. Include
Better Be Quick (5) Stable respect and likely leader. Look for a good run again in this field. Needed

Race 6

The Chase (11) Ran on ok last start. Tricky draw but can do some work in the running. Improver here
Jasprit Trouble (8) Good win last start and not much stronger here. Winning claims with good trip
Bullit Train (6) Solid win at Kaikoura and should go on with it. Top three chance with a similar effort

Race 7

Ruby’s A Delight (4) Good win last start and can do some work mid race. Could surprise at longer odds
Heaven (9) Top driver on board again and good stand start manners. Always thereabouts and can place
Blue Rock Dancer (1) Good horse when at his best and ace draw. Will need manners but can give a sight

Race 8

Anytime At All (2) Nice draw and due to strike some form. Has raced better fields and winning claims
Zia Bromac (8) Gate speed early will help and likely leader in this. Top driver booked and can stick on
Lilac Luxury (14) In good form but horror draw for this. Top three chance with a good cart into the race

Race 9

Racey Krusa (5) Looks back to his best and tidy win last start. Could surprise at longer odds with luck
Musclynn (3) Ok run last start. Will continue to improve and place hope again here from the good draw
Natives Inferno (7) Decent motor and a chance with a good beginning. Track will suit and include here

Race 10

Country Gold (7) Solid fifth last start. Good winning chance at odds in this with a good run in transit
Sophia Bromac (3) Has been disappointing but better than that. At her best would compete well here
Jack Tar (9) Wide draw but can do some work mid race. Will probably start favourite and can go close

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by Harness Analyst