Mid Canterbury reinsman Ricky May heads to Addington today with a strong book of harness racing drives at the Coaster Howe racing stables race day.
May, who sits 19th on the drivers premiership table with 22 wins so far this season, will take six drives on todayās eight race card.
Monaro Meg ($10.00FF) for trainer Michael Heenan in race one the Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary Steve and Di Little handicap trot kicks off Mayās chances in what is an even maiden field.
āI couldnāt fault her run the other day after a spell. If she goes away, the 2000m should suit her.ā
Race two the Southern Pork mobile pace May will steer the Trent Yesberg trained Darby ($21.00FF) from a sweet barrier draw of one who gets back into the field off the ballot.
āGot a good draw for a change, so hopefully we get a good run.ā
Lady Vincent ($7.00FF) is one of Mayās stronger chances of the day for trainers Greg and Nina Hope when she lines up in race three the Congrats Hornby Under 18S āGrad Final Winnersā pace.
āIt was a good second three starts ago. She was average last time, but Iāve spoken to Greg and he is happy with her and expecting a much better run this time.ā
May then steers in what he described as his best chance of the day Peraki Seelster ($2.70FF) in race five the Tennant Engineering handicap pace for trainer Ryan Hayter.
āHeās got a big chance. Heās going really well. He should be right in it.ā
In race seven the Fearless and Christine Smith Love Their Racing mobile pace, Westar Molly ($4.00FF) and May combine with the Hopeās again.
āShe was pretty unlucky last start. She should be a very good chance today.ā
Rounding out the day is Bettor Lover for trainer Brendon Hill in the Cheers To All The Great Helpers mobile pace.
āHe went okay last start. There’s a couple of wee things weāve sorted out so he should be even better today.ā
Racing commences from 12:43pm.
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byĀ Mike Love, for Harness Racing New Zealand