Harness Analyst – Winton 13th April

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Harness racing hits Winton again today with twelve races on the card. The racing starts at 11:42am and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good afternoon of racing.

Winton selections 13^th April 2024

Best Bet:  R5  Always Dreaming

Best Value:  R9   Charlie Brown

Race 1

Summit Ultra (1) Getting fitter with racing. Good chance here from the ace draw
Rushkinoff (7) Freshened for this. Has some speed but wide draw. One for odds here
Miki’s Beauty (11) Good form and looks hard to beat if she can get a good run in transit

Race 2

Raknruin (10) Has raced in better fields and due to get some form back. Winning claims
Lorton Vale (12) Running on well last start. One of the better chances with the right trip
Emerald Abbey (5) Front row draw helps. Top three chance with luck in running

Race 3

Dreams Are Free (5) Disappointing last start but big drop in grade here. Top selection
Built For Glory (3) Racing ok in strong fields. Can run top three if back to his best
Double Jeopardy (2) Could go forward early here. Has to be respected in this

Race 4

Shandon Bells (13) Has beaten similar fields and this looks ideal. Will be running on
Johns Boy (12) Good beginner with conditions to suit. Can run top three at longer odds
Dwindle Star (1) Should race handy and has been freshened. One of the better chances

Race 5

Always Dreaming (6) Big run in a better field last start. Top selection in this
Bettors Anvil (4) Nice second fresh up. Can go close in this with a similar effort
Marketplace (5) First starter who has looked good at trials. Solid top three chance

Race 6

Dangerous (3) Will be better for the last start run. Weaker field here and winning claims
Stillyourshot (11) Racing ok without a lot of luck. Top three chance with the right trip
Falcons Watch (4) Gate speed to lead and top driver booked. Will give a good sight

Race 7

Ted (7) Has looked good at trials. Likely favourite who has winning claims here
Imperial Laz (1) Good effort last start and can go close from the good draw. Needed
Franco Sailor (10) Has a bit of a reputation but tricky draw. Top three chance with luck

Race 8

Captains Mistress (7) Big run last start but found one better. Can run top two here
Forever Dream (6) Hot favourite who was good winning last start. Needed again here
Spicey Crunch (3) Nice draw and getting fitter. Stable does well on the track. Include

Race 9

Charlie Brown (7) Conditions suit and should give a good account with top driver booked
Wag Star (8) Freshened for this. Raced well in top age group races last campaign. Needed
Pinseeker (10) Racing well but hardest test to date. Definitely a winning chance again

Race 10

Kahlua Flybye (3) Conditions suit and should give a good account from the good draw
Advance Party (1) Drawn the ace and a top three chance from the draw. Include here
Takeitout (2) Racing well but strong field here. Top three chance but needs the right run

Race 11

Bring On The Muscle (3) Track suits and better last start. Can go close here with manners
Fiery Bandito (13) Good recent form and a big chance again despite handicap. Will stick on
Dont Ask (4) Should get a soft run handy to the speed here. Can run top three with luck

Race 12

Mr President (12) Has been unlucky on occasions and at his best would be a big chance.
Robyns Playboy (6) Better than the form suggests. Drops in class and has to be respected
Rightazz (1) Should get a soft pegs run near the speed. Not the worst in this at longer odds

by Harness Analyst