Harness Analyst – Timaru 19th November

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Harness racing hits Timaru again today with ten races on the card. The racing starts at 1:35pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.

Timaru  selections 19^th November  2022

Best Bet:  R1   Creed

Best Value:  R8   Heat Seeker

Race 1

Creed (4) Tough run for second last start and weaker field here. Top selection in this field
Rakero Raider (1) Has the draw to lead or trail. Winning claims with a good trip
Bobby Vinton (10) Freshened but likely to receive a cosy fence run. Include at longer odds

Race 2

Carmelite (9) Has gate speed and likely to go forward early. Hard to beat in this
Ivona Dadic (7) Running on last start and has finishing speed. Can run top three here
Field Of Poppies (8) Fresh up run was ok and she will be improved here. Needed

Race 3

Test The Boundaries (12) Tricky handicap but a tough horse who could surprise in this
Majestic Whisper (3) Only fair last start but will be fitter. One for longer odds if she steps
Sonoma Tyron (1) Conditions suit and she could be over the odds. Chance with a trail here

Race 4

Wheels Of Fortune (5) Tidy win last start and a big motor. Go again here
Jimmy James Maguire (3) Good draw and speedy off the gate. Major player in this
Casino Action (6) Tricky draw but has gate speed and should land handy. Include

Race 5

Tyron Arohanui (9) Manners a concern but fast once underway. Good winning claims
Salvo (8) Mobile suits and can atone for the last start disappointment. Needed here.
Blithe (1) Has the draw to be a winning chance at longer odds in this field

Race 6

Final Collect (4) From a strong stable with top driver in the sulky. Hard to beat here
Vinke B (5) Running on well on Cup Day. Should go close to featuring in the placings
Carrera Rapido (1) Good runs during Cup Week should see him fit for this. Include

Race 7

Allamericanlover (17) Has a tricky handicap but good enough to overcome it. Needed
Get Up N Dance (9) Has run some good races against strong fields. Winning claims
Boudica (5) Swift beginner who ran home ok last start in a strong field. Can place at odds

Race 8

Heat Seeker (9) Terrible draw but better than the form reads on paper. Could surprise
Mighty Reactor (8) Wide draw but good run for third last start. Can win with the right trip
Dancing Desire (6) Has gate speed and likely leader early. Should run a cheeky race in this

Race 9

The Fox (5) Ok last start and normally a good beginner. One for longer odds here
Clyde (1) Gets a better draw to work with and local runner. Has winning claims
Maui (4) Has been a bit unlucky but better suited in this. Danger with a soft run

Race 10

Rakero Rebel (2) Good run last start and well placed in this field. Needed
Radioactive Jaffa (11) Running on last start and fitter here. Chance at longer odds
Tempo Warrior (5) He won well last start and a threat again if he can find the front early

by Harness Analyst