Harness Analyst – Winton 31st August

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Harness racing hits Winton again today with 8 races on the card. The racing starts at 1:06pm 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 31^st August 2025

Best Bet:  R1   Forever Arden

Best Value:  R3   Ada R J

Race 1

Forever Arden (7) Has been unlucky in his races and can go close in this field. Top selection
Sky Patrol (3) Small field will help and should begin quickly. Stable respect and winning claims
Major Burns (2) Getting better with racing and gets a good draw to work with. Top three chance

Race 2

Wicked Annabella (5) Canterbury visitor with trial form. Has to be included and good chance
My Bonnie Lass (6) Latest trial was excellent and looks a good chance in this field. Needed
She’s Got Sass (2) Improver from her last start and can go close to lacing again. Top three chance

Race 3

Ada R J (6) Has been chasing better fields and trial form good. Should give a good sight here
Our Twinkle (8) Ok last start and a threat to these with a good run in transit. Top driver sticks with
Dragoness (3) Has been unlucky and better draw. Can sneak into the top three with luck in running

Race 4

Randel Huston P (3) Solid win last start and a winning chance again from the draw. Possible leader
Mixed Faith (5) Has early speed and should give a good account after last start win. Needed
Krackaling (2) Out of form but freshened and an improver with a place chance in this field. Include

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Race 5

Heidsieck (3) Terrible last start in a stronger field. Give another chance from a good draw. Place hope
Abull (4) Had excuses last start and well placed here. Good each way chance and could lead early
Tashs Bad Girl (1) Will be fitter after last start. Trailing draw and should get a soft trip. Include

Race 6

Tabasco (7) Good against a way tougher field last start. Hard to beat against this lot. Needed
Tua Lipa (1) Should get a soft run handy. Winning claims from the draw with top driver on board
Jaccka Evan (2) Going for three in a row and drawn well here. One of the better chances

Race 7

Isobel (2) Unbeaten and has a good reputation. Will need manners but can go close to winning
To The Moon And Back (8) Manners not the best but a big motor. Winning claims with no mistakes
Muscle Mist (1) In ok form and should get a good run near the speed. Top three chance in this

Race 8

Passchendaele (10) Did too much work last start. Second row draw but can go close in this field
Foxfire Easton (3) Decent motor and is drawn well here. One of the better chances. Needed
Fusion Reactor (1) Comes up with a good draw. Will continue to improve and place hopes here

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst