Welcome to todays segment from our harness racing analyst who provides you with free expert tips and selections for harness meetings run in New Zealand.
Harness racing hits Gore on the grass track today with an eleven race program starting at 1:37pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a big day of racing.
Gore selections 27th December 2020
Best Bet: R11 Hurricane Banner
Best Value: R10 New York Man
Race 1
Emdeegee freshened and has the ability to win this. Top driver booked and top selection here. Over the odds…… Mitre Peak coming in fresh and has trialled well. Winning claims with a cart into the race at the right time but manners a concern.… Jannah Jaccka good draw and form is good. Good winning claims in this field…… Shandon Bells running into the money last start and has form on grass. Has to be respected include.
Selections: Emdeegee (8), Jannah Jaccka (2), Shandon Bells (17) Mitre Peak (14)
Race 2
Rocket Boy has trialled well and last start fifth ok in a stronger field. Top driver in the sulky and should go close to running top three.……. Lynryd Skynryd has the ability and wil get a cosy run on the fence. Good chance if he can clear traffic…… Beta Than Love ok two starts ago and will be improved. Has winning claims in this field…… Rock To The Boss drawn for a cosy run on the fence and hard to beat with a trail in the race. Can upset
Selections: Rocket Boy (14), Beta Than Love (6), Lynryd Skynryd (9), Rock To The Boss (1)
Race 3
Sunnivue Phileah decent win last start on grass and will be improved. Should give a good sight in this field with manners….. Miss Bamboocha good second last start and grass suits. Can upset with manners and the wetter the track the better….. Playboy's Brother will lead in this race and unlucky last start. Driver change gives him a boost and will be hard top run down….. Zealous Spur has run some decent races and getting fitter but tricky draw. One for longer odds.
Selections: Playboy's Brother (8), Sunnivue Phileah (5), Miss Bamboocha (15) Zealous Spur (10)
Race 4
Archman tidy trial on grass but terrible draw and he will go back early. Good chance with a cart into the race….. Indulgence racing into form and good draw here. Fairly good chance in this field at big odds….. Man I'm Good runs have been ok and drawn for a soft run on the fence. Grass specialist with winning claims here….. Pete's Dash has been disappointing but prepared to give another chance. Grass suits and has winning claims
Selections: Pete's Dash (13), Man I'm Good (1), Indulgence (2) Archman (8)
Race 5
Stars N Bars big swing in draws and should get a good run here. Top selection ….. Shards Fury racing into form and should get a run through from the draw. Good winning chance in this field at nice odds….. Magic Mike runs have been ok and has a driver in form. Winning claims here from the tricky draw….. Mach Quillan has been disappointing and out of form but has the speed and grass might suit. One for longer odds
Selections: Shards Fury (10), Stars N Bars (1), Magic Mike (13) Mach Quillan (7)
Race 6
Marie Long conditions suit and has been racing ok. Good winning claims from the best draw.…. Jaffie J tricky draw but a big run for second last start and can go on with it. One fo the leading chances at good odds…… Adhara ok last start and drawn for a run close to the speed. Can run top three..… Emerald Abbey workouts form ok and has a bit of speed. Could upset with a good run in transit
Selections: Jaffie J (14), Emerald Abbey (13), Adhara (6), Marie Long (1)
Race 7
Spicy Girl Becqui disappointing last start but well drawn and shorter trip suits . Winning claims with a fast beginning…. Cassius Bromac tricky draw and will need luck. Would be no surprise to see him in the money here with a cart into the race at the right time ….. Robyns Shadow speedy when caught in the right mood could be the early leader. Can go close here at nice odds…. Dreaminsover goes ok on grass and nice draw. Place chances look best here
Selections: Spicy Girl Becqui (3), Robyns Shadow (6), Dreaminsover (2), Cassius Bromac (8)
Race 8
Smokey Mac has trialled well and loves the grass. Winning chance and way over the odds ….. Aveross Majesty no go last start but good on grass and has a driver change. One of the leading chances in this field at big odds….. Sundons Flyer a couple of her runs have been good and should be improved for this but tricky draw. Grass suits and can win….. Tweedledee tidy run of form and top driver booked. One of the leading chances in this field from the draw
Selections: Smokey Mac (15), Tweedledee (2), Aveross Majesty (7) Sundons Flyer (9)
Race 9
I'mallaboutthebase has won on grass and can begin quickly. One for longer odds ….. Rocknroll King coming in fresh but has grass form and the draw. Needed….. Franco Santino fast beginner who would be hard to beat here if he can get handy early . Can run top three….. Sagwitch ok last start and grass suits. Could be the upsetter in the race with one run at them
Selections: Rocknroll King (1), Franco Santino (11), Sagwitch (5) I'mallaboutthebase (7)
Race 10
Franco Huntington racing well in nice fields and track will suit. Will be running on late and can win.….. Harrison respect the stable on grass but disappointing last start. Can run top three from the draw if she goes forward early….. Mr Clooney has the ability to beat a field like this and drawn to lead or trail early. One of the leading chances in the race with top driver on board. ….. New York Man big win at Methven two starts ago and has a big finish. Cant believe the $19.00 on opening and way over the odds
Selections: New York Man (8), Harrison (6), Mr Clooney (3) Franco Huntington (11)
Race 11
Hurricane Banner grows a leg on grass and drawn ok. Good winning claims in this field ….. Tulsa Jaccka likely to get a soft run near the lead. Hard to beat if handy turning for home….. Wolfenstein racing ok and will be improved. Has the draw and can run top three with a swift beginning….. Gabby's Star running into form and grass suits. Place chances look best
Selections: Hurricane Banner (10), Tulsa Jaccka (2), Gabby's Star (6) Wolfenstein (1)
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