Harness Analyst – Winton 25th August

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Harness racing hits Winton again today with nine races on the card. The racing starts at 12:24pm 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 25th August 2022

Best Bet:  R4    Spirit Of Arion 

Best Value:  R1   See It Thru

Race 1

See It Thru (1) Trainer change and has run ok in the past. Hard to beat in this field
Justine Jaccka (4) Has the form on the board and will start favourite. Good chance
Terror Cove (5) A bit one paced but will head forward early. Top driver booked

Race 2

Rockin Va Va (4) Trainer change. Top driver booked so worth a look in this.
I’m Watching You (2) Tidy finish for third last start Should run top three with luck
Dalness Arizona (1) Likely leader early who could stick on for a place in this field. Needed

Race 3

Who’s Bettor (2) Likely to go forward early and has good form. One of the better chances
Hit The Lights (3) Freshened and will be near the speed early. Needed here
Rebecca Dale (1) Improving with racing and best draw and top driver booked. Include

Race 4

Spirit Of Arion (7) Has been racing better fields and this race looks his for the taking
Sagwitch (4) Weakest field he has struck for a while. Place chance here
Four Starzzz Shiraz (2) Still has some spring in his step but racing for minor spoils here

Race 5

Hidden Talent (8) Looks to have a fair amount of ability and rise in grade no problem.
Minnie McGoogan (2) Good fourth last start and has been freshened. Rates highly here
Our Pinocchio (5) Manners not great but he is a chance here with no mistakes early

Race 6

Raupunga Lad (2) Big reputation and will start short on the tote. Hard to beat
Bobbies Rock (1) Should get a cozy run on the fence. Good place chance
Donald Trot (5) Has raced ok in the past and another with good place claims.

Race 7

Jovial Jay (5) Plenty of ability and rise in grade no issue. Top chance in this
Beez Neez (4) Needs a hot pace to show his best but has place claims here.
Franco Hoffman (7) Racing well in Canterbury without luck. Major player in this

Race 8

Domination’s Call (6) Manners a concern but big motor. Can win with no errors
Port Pegasus (7) Reliable and consistent. Should give a good account again
Expensive Crumpet (3) Ok recent trials and gets a head start on stablemates. Include

Race 9

Brookies Player (9) Might be a run short but has ability. Major player in this race
Magic Sign (4) In good form and top driver in the sulky. Good chance
Vin Scully (8) Racing better now but draw not great. Can run top three with luck

by Harnesslink Media