Harness analyst – Westport 12th March

Welcome to todays segment from our harness racing analyst who provides you with free expert tips and selections for harness meetings run in New Zealand.

Harness racing hits Westport today with an eleven race program starting at 2:10pm 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 12th March 2021

Best Bet:R7 Madame Frost

Best Value:R10 Dennis Denuto

Race 1

Le Pole Dancer has the draw to be handy throughout and racing well. Can win with manners and top selection … Nadira Franco late finish last start. Can run top three here at nice odds with a safe getaway and a good run in transit…… Bromac Hype goes ok on grass and a definite player here if she can get the front early….. Pembrook Tilly disappointing run last start but manners good. A chance of the trail behind the favourite from the draw gives her a place chance

Selections:  Le Pole Dancer (1),   Nadira Franco (3),   Pembrook Tilly (11)   Bromac Hype (4)

Race 2

Webs Reactor has the draw and begins ok. Hard to beat here with a  trail in the race..……. Jenny Gump nice run fresh up and fair last start. Good winning claims if she runs up to her first start second …… Charlie's Ace nice win at the recent grass track Methven trials. A good winning chance with a soft run in transit…… Billie Vista racing better than the form suggests and drawn nicely. One for longer odds

Selections:  Jenny Gump (10),  Webs Reactor (2),   Charlie's Ace (8),   Billie Vista (4)

Race 3

Venus Tyron racing well and should be hard to beat with no mistakes. Top selection in this race….. Monaro Mako has been freshened and manners the only concern. Winning claims at nice odds….. Moons Way trialled nicely on grass last weekend. Will be improved and can run top three….. Our Pegasus Pearl racing ok and good third last start. Manners not great but not the worst at nice odds

Selections:   Venus Tyron (6),   Pegasus Pearl (2),   Monaro Mako (4)   Moons Way (10)

Race 4

Sally Lindenny racing well and best draw. Should be winning if close enough turning for home….. The Bloss has raced well in stronger fields. Good chance if she gets a cart into the race at the right time….. Martha Stuart getting better with racing and this field suits. Can win.….. Rachmaninov disappointing last start but well suited to this race. Could surprise at nice odds with change of driver

Selections:   Sally Lindenny (1),   The Bloss (9),   Rachmaninov (4)   Martha Stuart (7)

Race 5

Delta Three good draw and looks the likely leader. Has claims with a run handy to the lead but place chances best…… Khal Drogo has been freshened and dangerous with a sit. Good chance here at nice odds….. Jimmy Arma be wary the stable change and nice at grass trials last weekend. Include..….. Owhatanight good beginner with a front row draw. Could surprise if he goes forward at the start

Selections:   Khal Drogo (14),   Jimmy Arma (16),   Owhatanight (6)   Delta Three (1)

Race 6

The Black Shadow from a stable who can get them ready and huge here over the Christmas meeting. Should be running first or second here if he can find the front midrace….. Jazelle stronger now and looks hard to beat in this. Should run close to the placings here….. Morningstar Gold races well fresh and could look for the lead early. Include here….. Martin John will lead off the gate but can’t lead all the way.  Better chance with a trail.

Selections:   The Black Shadow (9),   Morningstar Gold (7),   Jazelle (5),   Martin John (6)

Race 7

Kusanova has been ok from bad draws and has the motor. Hard to beat if she can ping to the front early….. Madame Frost big run in a strong field last start. Can win at nice odds with no mistakes in the running….. The Diva good finish last start and a major player if she can get handy early. Include here….. Songbird has been racing the better fillies and drops back here. Good winning claims

Selections:   Madame Frost (3),   Kusanova (7),   The Diva (2)  Songbird (13)

Race 8

Donegal Carrickfin money was on last start for new stable but he galloped. Hard to beat here with manners….. President Pat big run at grass trials and drawn for a cosy run on the pegs. Chance if gaps appear….. Donegal Carnbouy good finish last start and a major player with a trail in the race. Include here….. Kansas City Jim likes a wet track but not going to get it here. Place chance with the right run

Selections:   Donegal Carrickfin (5),   President Pat (10),   Donegal Carnbouy (2)  Kansas City Jim (6)

Race 9

Queenofdance racing well and has been running time. One of the better chances in the race at good odds….. Gayle Force racing well and a solid chance from the draw. Can run top three……. Peraki Seelster has speed and well suited here even from the bad draw. Winning claims and should be close to the placings…. Johnny Eyre one of his favourite tracks and he will be running on late. Big chance if he is handy turning for home

Selections:  Queenofdance (5),  Gayle Force (3),   Peraki Seelster (8)    Johnny Eyre (4)

Race 10

Dennis Denuto racing well but cops a tricky draw here. Opened over the odds and can win….. Lincoln Skipper drawn to lead early and form is getting better. Place chance at nice odds……. Swedish Franco has gate speed and will press forward early. Winning claims if she can find the front early…. Cab Calloway well drawn and dangerous with a soft run in transit. Nice winning chance

Selections:  Dennis Denuto (10),  Swedish Franco (7),   Cab Calloway (6)    Lincoln Skipper (2)

Race 11

Prince Teka racing well and has been good on the track in the past. One of the better chances in the race at good odds….. Bright Glow back to the grass surface will help. Needed here at nice odds……. Michelle racing ok and drawn handy. Could upset here at nice odds…. The Player good beginner who will made light work of the handicap early. Top chance if he is handy turning for home

Selections:  Prince Teka (10),  Bright Glow (7),   Michelle (5)    The Player (13)

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