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 Westport today with an eleven race program starting at 11:35am and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a great day of racing.
Westport selections 26th December 2020
Best Bet: R5 Morries Girl
Best Value: R9 Fynn Frost
Race 1
Unchanged Memory his first up run on a wet grass track had merit. Could be over the odds and might be the upset.…… Tas Girl Bromac coming in fresh and has trialled well. Winning claims with a cart into the race at the right time.… Evidently no form but softer track will suit. Not the worst at good odds…… Caballe Beach now trained on the beach and could be a quick improver. Has to be respected include.
Selections: Unchanged Memory (4), Evidently (7), Tas Girl Bromac (12) Caballe Beach (13)
Race 2
Drink The Wind change of trainer and has been ok previously. Should go close to running top three.……. Iron Woman has the ability and normally a good beginner. Good chance if she can lead early…… Manzini ok fresh and will be improved. Has winning claims in this field…… Nadira Franco drawn for a cosy run on the fence and has grass track form. Needed
Selections: Iron Woman (6), Nadira Franco (1), Manzini (10), Drink The Wind (6)
Race 3
Tedesco decent trial win last week on grass and trainer does well on the track. Should give a good sight in this field with manners….. Bella Button good fifth last start and drawn well. Can upset in a weaker field….. Mentalist has the ability to beat a field like this but a bit one paced. Good chance if the pace is on all the way….. Eilish Hall has run some decent races in stronger fields but tricky draw. One for longer odds.
Selections: Tedesco (10), Eilish Hall (14), Mentalist (12) Bella Button (5)
Race 4
Jacinda Eyre well bred for grass and tidy first up run. Has to be included here ….. Betancourt likely to get a soft run on the fence. Hard to beat if handy turning for home….. It's A Laugh racing ok and will be improved. Has the draw and can run top three with any moisture in the track….. Starvin Marvin ok last last start but tougher draw here. Place chances look best
Selections: It's A Laugh (5), Jacinda Eyre (11), Starvin Marvin (10) Betancourt (1)
Race 5
Morries Girl nice trial win on grass last week and looks hard to beat in this field. Top selection….. Wickenheiser racing into form and good draw here. One of the leading chances in this field….. Flo Motion couple of her workout runs have been ok and drawn for a soft run on the fence. Winning claims here and opened over the odds….. Kerala Star has been disappointing but prepared to give another chance. Place claims best
Selections: Morries Girl (2), Wickenheiser (1), Flo Motion (10) Kerala Star (11)
Race 6
Kiwi X Factor conditions suit and has been racing ok from bad draws. Good winning claims if he can get handy early.…. Unico Gem fast beginner who will appreciate the shorter trip. Will be hard to beat in front…… Zippidy Doodah disappointing last couple but better placed here on grass. One for longer odds..… Tombelina last run ok at Methven and good beginner. Could upset with a good run in transit
Selections: Unico Gem (6), Kiwi X Factor (15), Tombelina (12), Zippidy Doodah (7)
Race 7
Bettor Believe It in good form and will be improved. Winning claims with a fast beginning…. Myanmar Prince disappointing last start but goes ok on the track. Would be no surprise to see him in the money here ….. Frosty Reception speedy when caught in the right mood and has looked ok at workouts and trials. Can go close here at huge odds with a good run in transit…. Garry's Legacy goes ok on grass but tricky draw. Place chances look best here
Selections: Bettor Believe It (9), Frosty Reception (10), Myanmar Prince (3), Garry's Legacy (11)
Race 8
Shardan Suzie in good form and any rain on the track a bonus. Winning chance and draw suits ….. Maria Kirilenko no go last start but back to her favourite surface. One of the leading chances in this field at big odds….. Rocknroll Mama a couple of her runs have been good and should be improved for this but tricky draw. Place claims best….. Ultimate Rocker tidy trial on grass last week and should be fitter. Good chance in the race if he can clear traffic
Selections: Shardan Suzie (3), Maria Kirilenko (6), Ultimate Rocker (10) Rocknroll Mama (11)
Race 9
Fynn Frost placed in this race last year and any rain suits. Winning claims at good odds ….. Kruizr in good form and will be hard to beat if he can get handy from the wide draw. Needed….. Razors Edge coming into form at the right time and distance suits. Can run top three….. Homebush Lad ok last start in a hot field and grass suits. Not sure the distance suits but has winning claims
Selections: Fynn Frost (7), Razors Edge (4), Kruizr (8) Homebush Lad (11)
Race 10
Jazelle racing well in nice fields and track will suit. Should race near the lead and will be hard to beat.….. Adieu Flirt respect the stable on grass but disappointing last start. Can run top three from the draw if she goes forward early….. Shezsomethinspecial has the ability to beat a field like this and drawn to lead or trail early. One of the leading chances in the race. ….. Terror Maria coming back into form but hard to see winning. Place chances best
Selections: Adieu Flirt (7), Jazelle (2), Shezsomethinspecial (1) Terror Maria (5)
Race 11
Mikemaro back in winning form and can go on with it. Good winning claims in this field ….. Bright Glow likely to get a soft run near the lead. Hard to beat if handy turning for home….. Littlebitoflove racing ok and will be improved. Has the draw and can run top three at big odds with a swift beginning….. Sods Law ok third last start but tougher field here. Place chances look best
Selections: Mikemaro (15), Bright Glow (5), Littlebitoflove (4) Sods Law (1)
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