Harness Analyst – Winton 8th December

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Harness racing hits Winton again today with eleven races on the card. The racing starts at 1:42pm 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 8^th December 2022

Best Bet:  R2     Man United

Best Value:  R8     The Cobbler

Race 1

Contessa’s Pride (3) Stable gets them running early. Trials ok and hard to beat
Justine Jaccka (4) Manners the main concern but a big chance with no errors
Hot Saucy Betty (6) Getting fitter with racing. Should go close to top three here

Race 2

Man United (1) Looks the winner in this race if back to his best Canterbury form. Needed
Fourth Amendment (4) Racing well in Canterbury and drawn ok. Keep safe here
Classic Mission (15) Ok last start and should be improved. Draw hurts but good chance 

Race 3

Mad Jack (8) Manners the key with him. If he steps he is a big winning chance
Cheval Rouge (2) Should be fitter for last start fifth. Has speed and winning claims here
Groovy L’Amour (4) Has had a small freshen up. Goes well the track and has claims

Race 4

Duke Of Scotland (7) Well bred and likely to run a quick mile here. Top selection
Rakadan (5) Has looked good at trials and drawn ok. Chance in a strong field
Captain Tom (9) Good at trials but might get back from the draw. Chance with gaps

Race 5

Lottie’s Luck (2) Drawn well and a chance of leading early here. Winning claims
Courage Reactor (6) Has been iffy at the start on occasions. Chance here with no mistakes
Girlshavtime (3) Racing well and drawn for a good run in transit. Rates highly here 

Race 6

Abby May (4) Racing well and gets a head start on the favourites. Could surprise here
Love N The Port (11) Getting better with racing and has big winning claims in this field
Hurricane Hill (12) Going for three in a row. Big test here but not the worst. Include

Race 7

Unsurpassable (6) Tricky draw but has the ability to go close in this. One for longer odds
Emerald Abbey (2) Drawn well and form better than it looks on paper. Needed
Magic Sign (12) Racing well and will be running on in this. Draw hurts but can place

Race 8

The Cobbler (8) Has good finishing speed and smaller field helps. Over the odds in this
Mighty Reactor (1) Good beginner who will race handy to the speed. Winning claims
Franco Huntington (4) Racing ok and always gives his best. Should go close to placing

Race 9

Beautiful Noise (4) Big run for second at Addington last start. Has gate speed. Needed
Silk (5) Gate speed to lead here and racing well. Should be in it for a long way
Mighthavtime (3) Will land close to the early speed and racing well. Big track should suit

Race 10

Macandrew Aviator (7) Drops back from racing the best in the country. Looks hard to beat in this
Robyns Playboy (8) Classy pacer who gets into a winnable race. One of the better chances
Step It Up A Notch (2) Up in class here but has good form on the track. Could surprise

Race 11

Rightazz (4) Plenty of ability and big track will suit Can go close here with his toughness
Foveaux Strait (5) In good form and drawn to land handy. Hard to beat with luck in running
My Pleasure (2) Strong field here but drawn well and in form. One of several strong chances

by Harness Analyst