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Harness racing hits Winton again today with ten races on the card. The racing starts at 12:20pm 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 29th August 2024
Best Bet: R1 Tact Teva
Best Value: R8 Miki Bennett
Race 1
Tact Teva (4) Has looked good at trials and small field will help. Big chance on debut
Beaudiene Hunter (3) Stable respect and looks stronger this campaign. Win chance
Mandala (1) Should get an economical run from the draw. Place chance at longer odds
Race 2
Son E (4) Looked a bit unlucky last start. Improver at longer odds in this. Manners needed
Top Of The Hill (3) Well drawn and has the speed to be one of the better chances in this
Popnrock (6) Going good races in better fields. Has early speed and can run top three
Race 3
Mind Philly (3) Going great races and drawn to get a handy run near the front. Needed
Huzuni (2) Getting better with racing. Has raced well against better Canterbury fields
Trendy Van Gogh (4) Top driver booked and should race in a forward position. Include
Race 4
Always On Sale (1) Freshened and ran some decent races las campaign. Top driver booked
Jaccka Evan (3) Getting better at trials. Good draw and should give a good account here
Cold Pursuit (5) Not much went right last start. Could fly the gate and stick on ok in this
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Race 5
Rollon Summer (8) In good workout form for this. Speedy and wide draw the only issue
Betting Sensation (7) No form but has been freshened. Late finisher with the right trip
Dreamalittledream (6) Better run last start and conditions suit here. Can run top three
Race 6
Stella Bay (7) Up in grade for this but has to be respected. Top three claims again
Burning Love (4) Better run last start. Even field but has top three claims with luck
Superfast Ronnie (5) Up in class for this and wider draw. Should keep improving.
Race 7
Haley Robyn (2) Has been racing ok in better Canterbury fields. Well suited here
Kada (3) Battled on last start and draw suits. Go again in this field. Can run top three
Okiwi Bay (8) Wide draw but is on the improve and has finishing speed. Place chance
Race 8
Miki Bennett (9) Better run last start in a better field. Looks a good place chance
Bobbies Rock (2) Begins well and longer trip will help. Win chance with a good trip
Pay Me Speedy (8) Better than the form suggests. Freshened and could play a part
Race 9
Switch On (7) Good run last start to win. Harder here but good enough to win with manners
Bring On The Muscle (9) Big motor and manners the only concern. Can run time. Needed
Flying Without Wings (12) Freshened but trainer respect. Will continue to improve. Include
Race 10
Advance Party (9) Very quick and will be finishing quickly. Good win chance in this
Fernleigh Blackbird (7) Quick off the gate and better than most in this field. Can win
Step It Up A Notch (8) Good course stats for this. Wide draw but can work into it