Harness Analyst – Riverton 26th January

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Harness racing hits Riverton again today with ten races on the card . The racing starts at 12:20pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.

Riverton selections 26th January 2025

Best Bet:  R1  Sky Patrol 

Best Value:  R7  Practical Magic

Race 1

Sky Patrol  (9) Disappointing last start but previous form good. Top selection in this field
Always Be Bootie (4) Grass track should suit and should begin quickly. Stable respect here
Ultimate Perfection (10) Getting better with racing and should get a run through early

Race 2

Kensi (1) Best draw and racing well from back in the field. Has to be included here
Janaka’s Delight (11) Tricky draw but in good form. Needs a cart up but a must have
Dragoness (6) Improver from her last start and has speed. Top three chance here

Race 3

Brother Johnson (10) Getting better with racing and seems reliable early. In the mix here
Precious Memories (5) Ok last start and a threat to these with a good run in transit.
Majestic Challen (14) Solid effort last start on grass and will be fitter. Can sneak a place

Race 4

No Perfect Princess (3) Hard to catch on her best day but top driver booked. Needed
Jayar Mac (1) Has gate speed and should race handy to the speed. Should give a sight
Dallas Dale (7) Wide draw but might press forward here. Place chance here with luck

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Race 5

Son Of The Cleaner (5) Fought on last start on grass in a similar field. Top selection in this
Spells Of Love (2) Battled well last start and well placed here. Good each way chance
Our Superfund (11) Will be fitter after last start. Manners iffy but chance with no mistakes

Race 6

Airwaves (1) Gets a draw to lead them a long way in this. Hard to beat against this lot
Lorton Vale (2) Should get a soft run handy. Winning claims from the draw at longer odds
Forty Wives (9) Due to show form and drawn for a soft run. Could surprise with gaps

Race 7

Practical Magic (2) Draw helps and has raced well in similar fields. Grass track suits here
Mixed Faith (4) Should get a run through early. Big chance if she can dictate from the front
Samanthas Moon (1) Best draw and form better than it looks on paper. Upset claims here

Race 8

Deny Everything (8) Tidy second on grass last start. Will need manners but should go well
Tabasco (2) Conditions suit and has winning claims if he gets a soft trip. Each way chance
Nutcracker (7) In good form and should get a good run near the speed. Winning claims

Race 9

The Orange Roughy (1) Top driver on and looks the early leader. Hard to beat in this
Mr President (5) Decent motor and drawn well here. Should be running on late here
Always On Sale (9) Disappointing last start. Improver with a soft fence run. Upset claims

Race 10

Brookies Player (3) Has raced better fields. Grass no issue and not the worst in this. Needed
No Added Sugar (10) Grows a leg on grass and drawn ok second line. Has to be respected
Muchacho (7) Good finish last start and can do some work mid race. In the mix again in this

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst