Harness Analyst – Westport 28th December

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Harness racing hits Westport again today with eleven races on the card. The racing starts at 12:19pm 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 28th December 2023

Best Bet:  R9  Homebush Lad

Best Value:  R5   Ginas Majesty

Race 1

Bella Lindenny (6) Best of the beaten runners on the first day.Can go one better here.
King Of Diamonds (9) Tricky draw but getting better with racing. Has to be respected
High Noon (5) Several gallops on day one but a big chance with no mistakes. Top three 

Race 2

I Spy Diamonds (4) Likely to head forward to take advantage early. Top selection
My Skatjie (1) Has good ability and only needs manners to be a live hope in this.
Memories N Heaven (9) Slow away on day one and a faster start makes him a threat

Race 3

Ultimate Counsel (3) Led and run down day one. From the draw a big chance in this
He’s A Bay (5 Tidy run first day and similar run sees him go close in this. Needed
Red Wine Kisses (2)) Battled nicely on day one and drawn well again. Top three chance

Race 4

Just Ask Paddy (7) Ran home well the first day and should be thereabouts again here
Honest Lies (6) Not far away the first day and a good chance on natural improvement.
Fredastaire (1) Best of the rest on day one and better draw. Likely leader with claims

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Race 5

Ginas Majesty (5) Strikes a harder field here but has the ability to go back to back
DD’s Super Stuart (9) Easy win on day one and should go close to placing again in this
Our Pegasus Pearl (1) Got back on day one but drawn well. One for longer odds here

Race 6

He’s A Jackalack (7) On his recent form looks a solid winning chance. Can begin quickly
Beaudiene Quick Step (1) Galloped the first day. Better draw here and has winning claims
Style Council (10) Needs to get around with no mistakes but could surprise at long odds

Race 7

Boyz Invasion (3) Speedy and conditions suit. Looks a major player in this. Top selection
Masterly (8) Tidy win and good at his best. Can go back to back with a similar effort
Unico Vacanza (9) Extra distance will suit and can run top three here from the back mark 

Race 8

Opawa Peak (6) Racing well and looks a winning chance in an even field. Top three
Tom Brady (1) Goes best with one run at them. One of the better chances here.
Reindeer Trouble (5) Good effort the first day but needs the run to suit. Has claims

 Race 9

Homebush Lad (7) Not far from winning the first day and loves the track. Top selection
Franco Marek (8) Ran on last start and should improve. Should run top three again here
Dance With The Boss (4) Big finish to win in a lower grade day one. Could surprise here

Race 10

Evidently (5) Tricky draw but good enough to make his own luck if required. Can win
Wriggles Rufus (1) Should get a nice fence run here. Chance if the pace is on in this
Philadelphia Filly (9) Good second last start. Can go close again if handy at the turn

Race 11

Full Of Desire (6) Wide draw but keeps stepping up. No surprise if he wins this
Krystal Delight (7) Big finish on day one but wide draw. Chance with a cart into the race.
Hi Hopes (11) Easy win on day one but harder here Can run top three with the right trip

by Harness Analyst