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Harness racing hits Winton again today with nine races on the card. The racing starts at 12:56pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.
Winton selections 19th November 2023
Best Bet: R8 Dreams Are Free
Best Value: R5 Hazer
Race 1
Flying Bird (5) Racing well and big track should suit. Hard to beat in this field. Top selection
Claasee (1) Getting better with racing and has the draw to suit here. Needed here
Rakaquattro (8) Looking good at recent trials and wide draw the only concern. Winning claims
Race 2
Franco Huntington (3) Drawn to take advantage earlyon and in good form. Top selection
I’m Watching You (4) Due to strike form and gets into a weaker field here. Not the worst
Superfast (7) Ok without much luck last start and better suited here. Can improve quickly
Race 3
Flying Without Wings (7) Easy win fresh up and should be improved off that. Needed here
Bring On The Muscle (2) Tidy third in a better field last start. Danger to the favourite
Miles Away (4) Nice maiden win on debut but average the next start. Chance at longer odds
Race 4
Magnetic Beckers (1) Mobile, draw and distance suit. Good winning claims from the ace
Airwaves (4) Could be the early leader in this. Good when right and has to be respected.
Sherwood Maggie (2) Up in grade but field not strong and likely to go forward. Include
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Race 5
Hazer (5) Trainer change for this and good on his day. Can win again with luck and stand suits
Brookies Player (4) Holds form well and stand start only concern. Looks one of the better chances
South Seas Rock (2) First up for new trainer who can improve one quickly. Could surprise here
Race 6
Forever Arden (2) More like his trial form last start. Looks one of the better chances in this
Duke Of Scotland (10) Only fair last start but better suited here. Can improve quickly. Include
Tycoon Banner (5) Was big at trials before a disappointing debut run. Look for better here
Race 7
Hidden Talent (13) Speedy trotter coming in fresh. Should be hard to beat and top selection
Galleons Future (8) Consistent and normally reliable from the stand. Will race handy to the speed
Abadabado (11) Good win last start but handicap hurts. Can get into the placings with luck
Race 8
Dreams Are Free (6) Wider draw but looks unbeatable if he can lead here. Best of the day
Gotta Elect Bill (8) Coming in fresh but does have a fair bit of speed. Can run top three
Sporty Charlie (10) Out of form but better than that. Chance at longer odds in this field
Race 9
Micaitlen Denario (7) Getting better with racing and wide draw the only concern. Include here
Close (10) Should get a run through from the draw and opened over the odds. Can surprise
Nek Delight (2) Another nice draw and spring will suit here. Should be thereabouts in this