Harness Analyst – Westport 28th December

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 Westport again today with eight races on the card. The racing starts at 12:35pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good afternoon of racing.

Westport selections 28th December 2022

Best Bet:  R7  Homebush Lad

Best Value:  R1   Archie

Race 1

Archie (5) Normally ok from a stand and ran home well first day. Can go one better here
Oh My Love (11) Caught the eye running on late day one. Can surprise with better manners
Tact Teel (7) Has been disappointing but fresh to the meeting. Hard to beat with no mistakes

Race 2

Alforbet (2) Raced well on the track last start. Hard to beat again here with manners
Helloveamoment (7) Fresh to the meeting and has ability. Can run top three here
Rose Isle (3) Has been disappointing but not getting a lot of luck. Place chance at odds

Race 3

Dannemora (10) Impressive run to win on day one and same field. Top selection
Alexis Rocket (11) Running on ok first day and draw suits. Winning claims in this field
Songbird (1) Run down on day one but should get a cosy trip. Place chance again

Race 4

Stanley’s Rule (3) Will be better for the last start second and hard to beat in this
Vicky Maree (8) Got back on day one but was ok. Chance with a better run in transit
All Too Well (1) Nice draw and should race handy. One for longer odds from the draw

Race 5

Star Casino (4) Chased hard but just missed on day one. Well placed again here. Needed
Franco Hoffman (9) Getting back to full fitness and ran home well first day. Can win
Dennis Denuto (11) Has copped a second row draw here but still a winning chance with luck.

Race 6

Rapid Response (4) Good beginner who fought well first day. Looks the early leader and can win
Stamp Duty(AUS) (1) Running home late day one. Place claims from a better draw today
I’m Your Huckleberry (9) Beat this field the first day and 10m handicap no issues. Include

Race 7

Homebush Lad (6) Easy winner the first day and small field helps. Can win again today
Jimmy Arma (4) Has run some good races against strong fields. Looks hard to beat here
Artatac (3) Likely leader in the race and could be hard to run down with no mid race attack

Race 8

Summer Lovin (2) The crossing tripped him up twice on day one. Hard to beat with no mistakes
Ginas Majesty (3) Gets a nice draw to work with and strong last start. Has place claims again
It’s So Easy (9) Fought well first day after an early gallop. Chance with manners today

by Harness Analyst