Welcome to today’s segment from our harness racing analyst.
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Harness racing hits Westport again today with ten races on the card. The racing starts at 3:10pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.
Westport selections 10th March 2023
Best Bet: R3 Adesanya
Best Value: R7 Jordy
Race 1
Kink (8) Good effort for third last start. Looks a top chance back on grass
King Of Diamonds (10) Should be stronger after a freshen up. Can run top three here
Easy McCartney (2) Goes ok on grass and drawn to be a threat. Good chance with manners
Race 2
Eddie James (10) Not far away in previous starts and Orange hops on. Go again
Tyke (1) Should be nearing peak fitness and drawn to suit. Trainer does well on the track
Archie (4) Track stats good and has been freshened. Can surprise with the right trip
Race 3
Adesanya (5) Has been racing better fields and winnable race for him here. Hard to beat
Oh My Love (1) Should get a cosy run close to the speed. Winning claims from the draw
Flossy Reign (8) Wide draw and better than form suggests. One for longer odds here
Race 4
Gronkowski (4) Drawn well and goes ok on grass. Winning claims with one run at them.
Speciale Uno (1) Will get the run to suit from the draw. Good place chance
Amarla (9) Wide draw but good enough to overcome it. Will be running on late
Race 5
Buffy Northstains (9) Off level marks better on grass. Can win this with her late speed
Dem Bones Dem Bones (4) Racing in great form and grass ok. One of the better chances
Helloveamoment (5) Freshened and placed on the track. Chance with a good beginning
Race 6
Boyz Invasion (7) Back to grass and he will be running on. Winning claims with luck
Ginas Majesty (4) Has run some good races here and dangerous from the draw. Needed
Idle Stuartia (8) Galloped last start but better placed in this. Top three chance here
Race 7
Jordy (8) Wide draw hurts but racing ok and weaker field here. Has to be respected
Opawa Louie (4) Due for a turn of form. Can surprise with the right run in transit
Sarasota Sunset (1) Has won here in the past and great draw. Can run a cheeky race
Race 8
Just Holla (7) Racing better than the form suggests and top driver booked. Include
Artatac (6) Should get a run through from the draw and grass suits. Needed.
Katherine (10) Comes up with a tricky handicap but grass brings her into it. Include
Race 9
Razors Edge (3) Back on grass will help and nice draw. One of the better chances
Kingsdown Atom (6) Racing well and very consistent the last half a dozen races
Melania (1) Comes up with the ace draw and should get a cosy run. Place chance here
Race 10
Classie Linc (2) Has gate speed and grass no issues. Can go close here with luck
Foveaux Gambler (5) Good finish last start and will be running on late. Winning claims
Star Casino (6) Grass and course stats good. Has been freshened and could surprise