Harness Analyst – Tuapeka 23rd October

Welcome to today’s segment from our harness racing analyst.

Providing you with free expert tips and selections for harness meetings run in New Zealand.

Harness racing hits Ascot Park again today with nine races on the card. The racing starts at 12:50pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.

Tuapeka selections 23^rd October 2022

Best Bet:  R2  Aroha Kenny

Best Value:  R6  Magic Sign

Race 1

Mr McLaren (5) Good second fresh up and a big improver. Top selection here
Mucho Macho Man (7) Drops well back in grade for this. Winning claims at longer odds
Tangier Tango (1) Draw helps and has place claims at longer odds in this field.

Race 2

Aroha Kenny (5) Raced well against strong opposition last start. Hard to beat here
Kenny’s Charm (7) On debut but trainer thinks she will be in the thick of it. Needed
Flying Without Wings (6) Has his share of ability and mobile will help. Include in this

Race 3

Tabasco (2) Getting better with racing and a top chance to get his first win in this field
Durrant (10) Running on last start and a big improver. One for longer odds in this
Boot Scootin Boogie (1) Conditions suit and he could be over the odds. Place claims here

Race 4

Lou’s Deal (6) Fresh but top driver booked and capable of beating this field on his day
Sweet Treat (7) Looked good winning last start. Trainer in red hot form and can win
Sonny Maguire (8) Tricky draw but will be improved. Staying type who could surprise

Race 5

Micaitlen Denario (8) Tricky draw but looks a top bet after her Addington placing last start
Hit The Lights (1) Great draw to lead or trail and a likely placing coming up in this
The Ladybird (4) Coming into some form and sprint distance might suit. Needed here

Race 6

Magic Sign (10) Ok draw and getting better with racing. One of the major players
Sherwood Maggie (1) Has run some good races from this draw and distance suits. Include
Vin Scully (7) In form but tricky draw. Can go close to top three here with luck in running

Race 7

Abby May (10) Ok last start after breaking and in top form. Good chance in this
Domination’s Call (11) Needs luck but right up there in ability. Top three claims
Cool Phelan (6) Racing ok but up in grade. Can run a cheeky race against this field

Race 8

Get Up N Dance (7) Big effort to win last start. Hard to beat with no mistakes
Robyns Playboy (5) Back fresh from racing in Australia. Trialled ok and could surprise
Pay Me Speedy (3) Racing ok but tricky handicap. Can run a cheeky race against this field

Race 9

Santanna Mach (6) Ran a good fourth two starts ago and should go forward from the draw. Include
Where’s Daddy (7) Going ok and could pop up here. Strong field but has winning claims
Boarding Call (5) Fast beginner off the gate if they want to use it. Could surprise in this field

by Harnesslink Media