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Harness racing hits Alexandra Park tonight with a ten race program starting at 6:19pm and in this video we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.
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Check below the video for our selections for all of the races tonight for Alexandra Park.
Race 1
Luke John has been very good his last couple and small field helps. Winning claims in this field and top selection.……General Montana third last start in a stronger field. Likely to go forward and can win with a soft lead.… Captain Nemo ok last start but will have to come from back in the field. Can place…….. Colin Bromac stuck on ok last start and will be improved. Place chances best
Selections: Luke John (4), General Montana (3), Captain Nemo (5), Colin Bromac (6)
Race 2
What's Your Secret has been racing top fields and gets in well here. Should be winning this……. Outlaw Man has ability but tricky draw. Good place chance at nice odds in this field…… Shanlou first starter with ok trial form. Trainer has a good strike rate with his starters…… Bettor Listen has not been showing much lately but better than that. Could surprise in what is an even field behind the favourite
Selections: What's Your Secret (5), Outlaw Man (8), Shanlou (3), Bettor Listen (11)
Race 3
Kimkar Dash has been running good races against better fields and nice finish here last week. Hard to beat here….. Peakz Luck another dropping down in grade with good form. One of the leading chances in the race ….. Lady Be Good draw not great but she has a ton of ability. Winning claims with no mistakes early…. Emma Frost conditions should suit here with a good draw to work with and a driver change. Running on last start and good chance at nice odds.
Selections: Kimkar Dash (12), Peakz Luck (11), Emma Frost (4), Lady Be Good (7)
Race 4
Down The Hatch looks ready to go this week and impeccable formline. Top winning chance and over the odds again….. Mr Fantastic top win last start and he should land near the leaders early. Include in this lineup.. Christianshavtime racing well against stronger fields but tricky draw. Major player with a cart into the race before the home turn…. Dina Brown good form against similar fields. Will be hard to beat with luck in the running
Selections: Down The Hatch (1), Mr Fantastic (4), Christianshavtime (11), Dina Brown (6)
Race 5
Bettor Twist top form in the south against strong fields. Should be winning this…… Ariella drawn to stay handy but has been a bit disappointing. Watch the tote but has winning claims… Avana getting better with racing but terrible draw. Top three player if she can get close to the leaders before the home turn turn… Shes No Lady good draw and racing ok against similar fields. Can upset with a trail in the race.
Selections: Bettor Twist (8), Shes No Lady (1), Avana (12), Ariella (2)
Race 6
Bolt For Brilliance in top form and beat these same horses comfortably last start. Looks the winner….. Cracker Hill getting better with racing and likely leader early. Quniella looks on the cards with the favourite…… Ultimate Stride looks to have a big motor but running for place money here against the two big guns .… Midnight Dash in a nice patch of form and another top four placing looks his best chance
Selections: Bolt For Brilliance (4), Cracker Hill (2), Ultimate Stride (5), Midnight Dash (3)
Race 7
Darling Me has good southern form and this looks a winnable race for her. Should run first or second ……. Taipo going ok and gets an ok draw. Could surprise at good money here.… Nevada not great the last couple against top opposition but has been freshened. Can run top three. Jack Ryan stable respect but manners a concern. Has claims with no mistakes
Selections: Taipo (5), Darling Me (2), Nevada (3), Jack Ryan (4)
Race 8
Pretty Majestic battled last start but in a strong field and getting fitter. Good stats on the track and good winning chance……. Invictus big run to win last start but manners a concern. Can run top three with a swift beginning and a fast pace..… Kay Cee has been racing better fields and top three finish looks on the cards if she goes forward early. Include….. Credit Master better than most of these but 40m handicap a worry. Could provide an upset if he gets a good run in transit.
Selections: Pretty Majestic (7), Credit Master (8), Kay Cee (6) Invictus (2)
Race 9
Dance Time mobile specialist with a good draw. Over the odds and can place……. Gambit gets the front row draw and better placed here. Can upset if they go hard all the way and paying great money..… Star Galleria disappointing last start but better than that. Should be running on at the finish and can win….. On The Cards outside draw but has gate speed and the ability to win a race like this. Give one more chance
Selections: Dance Time (2), Gambit (4), Star Galleria (5) On The Cards (6)
Race 10
Constellation good second against a similar field last start and drawn to get a good run. Can win…. Cyber Attack manners are a concern but looks the winner with a safe getaway…… Dolly P has ability but needs to trot all the way to be a major player here. Needed ….. Just Plain Lucky has been slow away in most of his races. Top four chance with manners.
Selections: Constellation (2), Cyber Attack (8), Dolly P (6) Just Plain Lucky (5)
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