Harness Analyst – Wyndham 25th February

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Harness racing hits Cromwell again today with eleven races on the card. The racing starts at 12:07pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good afternoon of racing.

Cromwell selections 25th February 2024

Best Bet:  R11  Rakero Rocket

Best Value:  R8  Arden’s Pursuit

Race 1

Whispering Majestic (1) Good run for third first day. Should be hard to beat here
Bob Barrelit (2) On debut but has trialed ok. Can run top three with manners in this
Dignify (3) Reliable and likely to head forward early. Will be poking around the top three

Race 2

Miki’s Beauty (6) Running on late the first day and better draw for this. Top selection
Cheer Me On (10) Fair the first day but should go close to top three again here
Breeny’s Rock N Roll (12) Drawn wide but has to respected with top driver booked

Race 3

Tane J J (3) Desperately unlucky first day. Can win with an ounce of clear air in the straight
Paradise Valley (10) Solid placing on day one and drawn to get a run through. Win chance
Lorton Vale (2) Senior driver booked and not the worst at longer odds. Better draw too

Race 4

Bismarck Du Plessis (5) Running on last start and looks a big winning chance here. Needed
Summit Ultra (8) Running on well the first day. Could land closer and is a good chance
Tinder Rose (4) Not the worst day one and has to be included here at longer odds.

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Race 5

Son Of The Cleaner (7) Drawn wide but gutsy win on day one. Go again in this lineup
Blithe (2) Has been racing similar fields and top three chance with manners here. Needed
Jordan Anne (8) Battled well for third on the first day. Look for a similar effort on day two

Race 6

Bobbies Rock (5) Ran on well the first day beating most of these. One of the better chances
The Jafa Express (3) Tough effort last start and conditions suit. Can run top three from the front
Rightazz (9) Draw should suit and not the worst in this at longer odds. Winning claims with gaps

Race 7

Nubliah Chamay (3) Led and run down on day one. Will probably lead again. Top three chance
Brianna (7) Good beginner who should be handy again in this. Can place again at nice odds
Beat The Covid (9) No chance the first day after an early break. Winning claims with manners

Race 8

Arden’s Pursuit (1) Drawn well and could get a soft run on the pegs. Can run home up the fence
Mamma Mia (9) Drawn in behind on the pegs. Chance for a place with gaps in the straight
Netherton Franco (3) At her best would go close to placing here. Quick beginner with claims

Race 9

Done Rockn (8) Flashed home late last start and only needs a quicker start here. Hard to hold out
Jimmyray (1) Much better last start and can go back to back with luck in running. Up in grade
Jordy (7) Beat most of these on day one. Top three chance again with a similar run in transit

Race 10

Maui (12) Conditions suit and should give a good account again with his speedy starting ability
Pyramid Mystic (2) Running on last start and drawn to be handy early. Can go one better
Vertigo (9) Likes the track and running on the first day. A fast start will give her a good chance

Race 11

Rakero Rocket (6) Easy win in track record time the first day.  Should win again on day two
Knockshanbally (11) Good recent form and conditions suit. Top three player in this field
Mayson Shard (2) Should get a soft fence run here. Might stick on for top three at longer odds

by Harness Analyst