Harness Analyst – Westport 28th December

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Harness racing hits Westport again today with 12 races on the card. The racing starts at 11:43am 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 2024

Best Bet:  R1  Waterloo Station

Best Value:  R9   Changeforthebeta

Race 1

Waterloo Station (11) Big on the first day after sitting parked. Should run top three with manners
Call Dudley (1) Running on the first day and should be improved. Stable respect. Needed here
Brightman (7) Getting better with racing and battled on the first day. One for longer odds

Race 2

Greets (4) Quick beginner who missed the first day. Likely leader who has to be included here
Red Wine Kisses (7) Handled the track well on day one. Back in form and one of the better chances
Stunna (5) Improver from her last start and normally quickly away. Top three chance at odds

Race 3

Interrorgator (7) Big run last start and should be better for it. Good run expected in same field
Ideal Conqueror (2) Only battled last start but an imrover with a good run in transit. Include
Franco Elvis (3) Disappointing last start but better track might help today. Can sneak a top three

Race 4

Willow Valley (4) Solid second last start and a winning chance with natural improvement. Include
Dream Boyz (7) Running on last start and should give a good account here with a similar effort
Brandi Snapp (8) Disappointing first day but improver with a win chance with a better trip

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Race 5

Sideshow Bruce (6) Easy win on last start in a similar field. Top selection in this and should go close
Stanley’s Rule (3) Good finish on the first day and well placed here. Good each way chance
Fredastaire (1) Will be fitter after last start. Draw upgrade and should get a soft trip. Include

Race 6

Blue Rock Dancer (16) Good against a similar field last start. Hard to beat again if the pace is on
Just Holla (9) Should get a soft run handy with his manners. Winning claims and might lead here
He’s A Bay (7) Due to show form and quick beginner. Look for an improved effort here. Include

Race 7

Solemn Son (5) Drawn well and good second first day. Can run a tidy race again here. Top selection
Opawa Peak (1) Should get a run through early. Might need luck but good enough to run top three
Living The Moment (8) Wide draw but was good last start. Should race handy and can win with luck

Race 8

Masterly (7) Narrow win the first day and first day form normally holds up. Should go close here
El Conqueror (1) Might be the leader again from the draw and should go close to placing in this.
Roydon Muscle (5) Freshened and grass suits. Top three chance if fully fit. Will need the right trip

Race 9

Changeforthebeta (4) Running on late the first day and looks a winning chance with improvement
Lets Get Tropical (2) Drawn well again here. One of the better chances if he backs up from first day
Ruby’s A Delight (5) Late scratching after a check on the first day. Not the worst and has claims

Race 10

Piccadilly Pete (6) Easy win on day one and distance suits. Looks a good bet again here. Needed
Got You Covered (5) Better than most in this field. Ok the first day and just needs the right trip
Teds Legacy (3) Unlucky last start and can do some work mid race. Will give a good sight here

Race 11

Premium Player (11) Grass suits and tough win on the first day. Can go close here with manners
Prince Teka (7) Good form on grass and a good chance if he can lead up here. Give another chance
Ginas Majesty (12) Trotted roughly and broke on day one but will be fitter. One for longer odds

Race 12

Millwood Goddess (8) Flew late for the win on day one. Top selection in this and should go close
Evidently (5) Handled the track better than most on day one. Nice draw here and has to be respected
The Next Best Thing (4) Tough third on day one. Should be in the mix again here. Needed

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by Harness Analyst