With the big night of harness racing coming up at Addington on Friday night we thought we would preview some of the group races.
This preview is of the Superstars Championship for 4 + 5 year olds
1) Tiger Tara – Starts: 29 Wins: 11 Secs: 7 Thirds: 4 Life: $384,200
Looked a lot more like his old self last start after going through a flat patch after the Cup meeting.
Liable to end up in the trail here and from there he is a chance to get some of it.
Not sure he can win this but an include for trifecta and first four takers.
2) Ohoka Punter – Starts: 24 Wins: 14 Secs: 5 Thirds: 4 Life: $553,249
Outstanding run for third in Auckland Cup and from this draw he is the horse they have to beat.
He has good gate speed so should grab the early lead and hard to see him beaten from there.
Tony Herlihy in the bike just increases our confidence that he will win this.
Top pick for us
3) Johny Rock – Scratched
4) Meticulous – Starts: 30 Wins: 9 Secs: 5 Thirds: 1 Life: $99,507
Has had a useful season to date with several good performances but this is a big step up in class.
Has chased Isaiah home a few times and has not been able to beat him so don't like his chances here.
Outside first four player at best.
5) Quick As A Trick – Scratched
6) Lewy Risk – Starts: 33 Wins: 7() Secs: 5 Thirds: 2 Life: $59,695
Didn't run on in Auckland Cup, beaten 16 lengths after a soft trip back on the inner.
His best form has been away from the better horses and several runners here seem to have the wood on him.
Not for us.
7) Dalton Bromac – Starts: 13 Wins: 9 Secs: 2 Thirds: 1 Life: $79,267
Has burst on the scene this season and looks a superstar in the making.
Big ask fresh up to take on seasoned horses like Ohoka Punter but no doubting the ability or class.
Trialed nicely last weekend and a must have for all combination bets.
Race fitness the only question mark.
8) Isaiah – Starts: 33 Wins: 13 Secs: 5 Thirds: 10 Life: $577,492
Has been in great touch all season and will make the step up here.
Unlucky in the Chariots Of Fire when blocked for a run when he needed it at the top of the straight.
Honest as they come and with Natalie Rasmussen in the bike he will lack nothing on the driving front.
Must have for all combination bets.
9) Border Control – Starts: 40 Wins: 18 Secs: 12 Thirds: 5 Life: $511,165
Former star performer who has worked his way back to full race fitness with his recent runs after a long injury layoff.
Top run in the Auckland Cup from barrier 12 and that run should have tightened him up even further.
Out and out stayer who can do work in his races so small field a bonus for him.
Must include for combination takers.
SELECTIONS
From the draw and with the benefit of recent racing Ohoka Punter looks very hard to beat and is a clear first pick for us.
Dalton Bromac is a serious challenger but his lack of recent racing is the question mark for us. Still capable of pushing the favourite.
Isaiah and Border Control are both capable of getting amongst it but hard to see them beating Ohoka Punter or Dalton Bromac on seasons form to date.
Throw in Tiger Tara for trifectas and first fours if you want a bit of cover.
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