Harness Analyst – Winton 27th February

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Harness racing hits Winton again today with ten races on the card . The racing starts at 3:25pm 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 27th February 2025

Best Bet:  R10  Ruby Roe

Best Value:  R1  Magic Sign

Race 1

Magic Sign (4) Good late finish last start. Can run top three with a good run in transit
Montage (2) Likes the pace on and might make his own luck in front. Winning claims
Sporty Charlie (1) Will get a soft pegs run and capable of running a cheeky race. Include

Race 2

Pandemic (3) Has not had a lot of luck and change of trainer for this. Top selection
Dont Look Kobe (6) Trainer respect for this and only needs manner to be a threat.
Tillaberi (5) Improver from her last start third and steps well. Place hope in this field

Race 3

Fernz Goldy (4) No luck last start but ran home well late. Better run expected in this
Robyns Hustler (1) Out of form but should get a nice trip from the draw. Upset claims
Claasee (2) Pacing well enough to be a good place chance in this. Has a nice finish

Race 4

Tabasco (4) Has been racing better fields and winning chance again with his gate speed
On The Wing (2) Top driver booked and had excuses last start. Top three chance in this
Brookies Player (5) Out of form but a place chance here in the small field. One for odds

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Race 5

One Two Menny (2) Runing on late last start and nice draw. Will go close with manners
Julie Jaccka (5) Consistent and should give a good sight again here. Good each way chance
Domination’s Call (3) Will be fitter after last start fourth. Normally holds his form well

Race 6

Sure To Rise (5) Stable respect in this and follow the tote. Freshened and worth including
True Image (11) Tricky draw but has ability. Top three claims with a cart into the race
Itsallaboutthemoney (6) Fought well lasts start and top driver on board. Has to be included

Race 7

Ah Dinnae Ken (13) Big finish last start and trotting well. Can keep winning. Top selection.
Monsignor (7) Should get a run near the speed. Trialled ok and good chance fresh up
Jordan Anne (8) Getting better with racing. Top three chance with her consistency. Include

Race 8

Stillyourshot (5) Out of form but better than that. Could  surprise with luck. Upset claims
Bowlem Over (7) Tricky draw but can go close to placing in this with a good trip. Include
Durrant (2) Out of form but should get a good run near the speed. Top three chance

Race 9

Rakamick (3) Has plenty of speed and top driver booked. Good winning claims in this
Flashpoint (4) Freshend and better than most in this field. Solid at trials. Has to be included
Bettor Go Vinnie (5) Good win last start and can do some work mid race. Winning clains

Race 10

Ruby Roe (7) Has raced better fields. Drawn wide but looks a good bet. Top selection
Haley Jaccka (6) Wide draw but better than most in this field. Will be running on in this
Snap Shot (4) Disappointing last start but previous form was excellent. Needed here

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst