Harness Analyst – Riverton 3rd March 2023

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Harness racing hits Winton again today with ten races on the card. The racing starts at 3:17pm 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 3rd March 2023

Best Bet:  R2  Nek Delight

Best Value:  R8   The Big Lebowski

Race 1

Always Ticking (1) Likely to receive a good run from the draw. Can go close to winning
Raknruin (2) Held well at recent trials and worth including fresh. Can win with luck
Flying Ellie (3) Running home well at recent workout. One of the better chances in this

Race 2

Nek Delight (7) Ok in a stronger field on debut and will be fitter now. Go again
Mary Mourne (1) Had tote support at grass debut and better placed in this. Winning claims
Mucho Fuerte (6) Manners not great but has a decent motor. Can surprise with the right trip

Race 3

Beaver (7) Was a run short last start and better suited here. Top selection
Captain Bligh (9) Should get a cosy run on the pegs from the draw. Winning claims
Our Tommy Gun (5) Never far away at trials and workouts. Has the ability to figure here

Race 4

Franco Huntington (6) Freshened and if back to his best would be a big threat in this.
Atarah (10) Racing well and big track should suit. Could surprise at longer odds
Haley Robyn (4) Racing better than the form reads. Has place claims with luck in transit

Race 5

Cheval Rouge (6) Small field helps and can win if she steps cleanly and stays trotting
Johns Boy (5) Good beginner with form on the board. One of the major players in this field
Missile (7) From a leading trotting stable and can not be discounted in this field. Needed

Race 6

Hurricane Hendrix (5) Has been racing in stronger fields and looks a big win chance in this
I’m Watching You (3) Always a place chance and can push the favourite in this. Include
Mamma Mia (9) Tricky draw but racing well. Top three chance with gaps in the straight

Race 7

One Two Menny (10) Can begin quickly but can also break. Has to be respected even from 30m
Willangus Lad (7) Has the motor to go close with manners. Could surprise with no mistakes
Miss Jessica (3) In top form and gets a headstart on most. Can run a cheeky race again

Race 8

The Big Lebowski (3) Better draw to work with and big track suits. Leading hope here
Jovial Jay (2) Should get a run handy from the draw and getting better with racing. Needed
Brookies Player (8) Comes up with the tricky draw. In form and has claims. Include

Race 9

Joes Rock (6) Hardly ever out of the money and looks a top chance in this. Needed
Play Philly (7) Racing better fields and drop back for this. Big chance to run top three
Sophie (4) Getting better with racing and easy win last start. Looks a good place hope

Race 10

Rakadan (4) Big upgrade in class but might go on with it. Can give another good sight
Arnies Army (10) Plenty of ability but has had a lot of bad luck. Not the worst at longer odds
Life Of Art (2) Has the speed to be competitive here. Big chance from the better draw

by Harness Analyst