$1 million New Zealand Trotting Cup – Harness Analyst Cup Day Special
Welcome to today’s Cup Day special from our harness racing analyst with selections from the Harnesslink team.
Providing you with free expert tips and selections for harness meetings run in New Zealand.
Harness racing hits Addington again on Tuesday Nov 12 for the biggest meeting of the year. There is over $2 million dollars in stakes and the pools for all races will be massive. The TAB is guaranteeing $20,000 first four pools for all races during the day and a $100,000 Quaddie in the last four races.
Race 1 SAUNDERS ROBINSON BROWN HANDICAP TROT
$30,000, R51 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 3200m For R51 & faster trotters.
1 Paris Prince Manners not that good but he is tough. 3200m might suit. Top four
2 George Eliot SCR
3 The Royal Gamble Top driver booked and distance no worry. Upset claims
4 Sheza Gift Master trainer and capable on her day. In the mix with no errors
5 Tu Tangata Racing well and will love the 3200m. Not foolproof but liked
6 Mavis Jones Has been racing well and aggressive driver booked. Place hopes
7 Special Effects SCR
8 Masterly Not the worst if he could find the front. Tough and will stick on
9 Vertigo Not suited by the distance but he steps well. Prepared to risk here
10 Mixed Faith Another whose form is better over shorter distances. Risking
11 Royal Del Has run the odd cracking race and no worry the distance. Chance
12 Forgiveness Good on her day but would need to do everything right to win
13 Eurokash Dropping back from racing better fields. Rowe Cup place getter
14 Missile Gaining confidence with every run. Not the worst with a good trip
15 Master Class Freshened for this and does have speed. Top three chance
16 Cormoran Strike In good from and distance no issues. One for longer odds
17 Walkinonsunshine Duck egg formline but good at her best. Prepared to risk
18 Moment Of What Southern visitor who is underrated. Can go close here
Race 2 HYDROFLOW MOBILE PACE
$30,000, R44 TO R52, R53 WITH COND., 1980m
1 Bettor Be Sharp Good draw for this and has winning claims at good money
2 Donttelltheboys Not far away last start but still green. Place at best
3 Gatecrasher Going for four in a row. Toughest test to date but can place
4 Commander Joe Normally shows gate speed. Can run time and upset claims
5 Miki Bennett Stable respect and did too much work at Kaikoura. Include here
6 Dave Duley Consistently inside the top half dozen. This should be no different
7 Mouton Cadet The faster they go the better he likes it. Should suit cup day
8 Dynasty Very speedy but wide draw here. Winning claims if she can lead
9 Winnyzback Ran home well last start but this is harder. Top four at best
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10 Foxing Easton Southern horses do well on Cup day. Soft draw and could surprise
11 Chaldon Inexperienced but tough. Would need all the breaks to go his way here
12 Shake A Leg Good at recent trials and hardly ever out of the placings. Needed
13 Salute Getting better with racing but tricky draw. Chance with a cart into the race
14 She’s Tough Good win last start but this is much tougher. Risking from the draw
Race 3 MITRE 10 HANDICAP TROT
$30,000, R58 TO R75 SPECIAL, 2000m For R58 to R75 trotters. Front: R58 to R65. 10m: R66 to R75.
1 Julie Jaccka Goes well at Addington and better for last start second. Needed
2 Majestic Love Not far away in recent runs and has top four claims in this
3 Cody Banner Won on Cup day last year but would prefer over a longer trip
4 George Eliot Out of form but does have ability. One for longer odds in this
5 Special Effects Lacks the manners to get too confident about his chances
6 Samanthas Moon Going well in the south and might lead here. Rough chance
7 Zoltan Boscik Disappointing last start but better than that. Winning claims
8 El Conqueror Out of form for master trainer. At his best is capable enough
9 Gold Bullion Big threat if he gets handy early. Should be thereabouts in this
10 Helloveamoment Quick beginner racing well. Not the worst at longer odds
11 Muscle Sass Nice win last start and has a big finish. Has to be included
12 Nazareth Freshened for this and if back to his best will be running on. Place
13 Franco Josiah Races best in front but tricky draw. Lookout if he leads. Roughy
14 Rush Tricky off the 10m handicap but quick beginner. Will need all the luck
15 Matty A Dropping back from racing better fields but 10m handicap. Place hope
Race 4 TAB JUNIOR FREE-FOR-ALL (MOBILE PACE) (Gr3)
$40,000, FFA, 2600m
1 Got You Covered His best days are behind him and prepared to risk here
2 Sooner The Bettor Likely leader early with his gate speed. Can run top three
3 The Falcon Aggressive driver but not race fit. Might struggle if the pace is red hot
4 The Big Lebowski Will love a grinding 2600m. Good chance with a soft trip
5 Wag Star Goes best in front and likely to head forward. Will make it interesting
6 Smoke On The Water Tough win last start but this is much harder. Risking here
7 Mighty Looee Wide draw and not going as well as he can. Looking for luck here
8 Aroda SCR
9 Catch A Wave Aussie visitor who has a tricky draw. At his best is a place chance
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10 Da Vinci Will get a soft run on the pegs. Looking for gaps in the straight
11 Franco Sinatra Back to mobile and follows out a quick beginner. First four hope
12 Heisenberg Always gives his best but hard to see him in the placings. Risking
13 One Change Will be running on late but will need a hot pace to be any chance
14 Ohoka Connor Tricky draw but he can do some work midrace. Top three chance
Race 5 NEVELE R 3YO FILLIES SERIES FINAL (MOBILE PACE) (Gr1)
$200,000, 3YO FILLIES, 1980m
1 Shakira Best draw for some time. Place chance from a trailing position
2 Classic Elegance Has gate speed and racing well. One of the better chances
3 Ultimate Racy Girl Not going as well as she can. Might struggle to place in this
4 Tact Teena SCR
5 Post Painter Racing well but outside first four chance looks to be her best hope
6 Our Shangri Lana SCR
7 Reklaws Dream Speedy and could press forward early. Top three chance
8 Melody Banner Nice second last start but some here are better. Leaving out here
9 Duchess Megxit Best filly with the worst draw. Should still go close to winning
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10 Flying Ellie Soft fence run likely but will need a lot of luck in the straight. Risking
11 Ruby Roe Racing well and hot speed will give her a chance. Will be finishing on
12 Treacherous Baby Getting better with racing and one of the better chances
13 Arden’s Memory Not a great draw and some here look better options. Risking
14 All You Need Is Me Goes best in front and draw hurts. Leaving out for now
15 Louies Girl Good finish to win last start. This will be much harder from the draw
Race 6 AOTEA ELECTRIC PACE
$30,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R50, 2600m For R40 to R50 3yo-&-older pacers.
1 Franco Humbie Nice finish on grass last start but different beast here. Roughy
2 Katherine Has been unlucky and well placed here. Chance at longer odds
3 Always Bee Gee Would need all favours here to be a winning chance. Risking
4 Tact Teena Unknown from a stand but not the worst with a safe start. Include
5 Edge Of Reason Scr
6 Take The Deal Looked a run short last start. Outside place hope at best here
7 Donttelltheboys Scr
8 Jose Quivera Racing well and a definite threat with a good run in transit. Needed
9 Off The Edge Up in grade after racing in amateur drivers events. Rough chance
10 Style Council Good at recent trials and is tough. Could surprise at longer odds
11 Tempo Warrior Goes best in front and stand manners normally ok. Bolter
12 Sandy Shore Good the last couple and she is tough. Will need a lot of luck
13 Amazing Tom Good stayer who goes better on grass. Prepared to risk here
14 Bettor Be Sharp Scr
15 Moonlite Blood Bad draw and out of form. Hard to see him threaten the placings
16 The Lazarus Effect Big reputation but tricky draw. Favourite with winning claims
17 Rise Up N Dance Goes well on the track and conditions suit. Has to be a chance
18 The Coalman Not a great draw but not without a chance with a cart into the race
Race 7 RENWICK FARMS DOMINION TROT (STAND TROT) (Gr1)
$400,000, FFA, 3200m For all trotters.
1 Aardiebythehill Can run a solid 3200m at his best. Out of form for this. Roughy
2 Just Believe Champion trotter who will love the conditions. Hard to hold out
3 Midnight Dash Battling away recently and outside first four hope his best chance
4 One Over All Aussie visitor who will need to bring his best manners. Rough hope
5 Mystic Max Racing well and one of the better NZ chances in this. Place claims
6 Arcee Phoenix Has mixed it with the best in Australia. Tougher here. Bolter
7 Mr Love Lots of speed but not sure the distance suit. Boilover chance with a trip
8 Kyvalley Hotspur Still not at his best and some here are much faster. Risking
9 Mighty Logan Getting better but hard to see him winning. Place chance at best
10 Love N The Port Quick beginner who goes ok over 3200m. Outside place hope
11 I Dream Of Jeannie Beat Just Believe at the trials but prepared to risk in this
12 Cody Banner SCR
13 Eurokash SCR
14 Oscar Bonavena Very quick at his best and won this last year. Harder this time
15 Jimmy Carter SCR
16 Bet N Win In great form and still untapped. Main threat to the favourite in this
17 Fiery Bandito Tough stayer who will appreciate the distance. Could surprise
18 Maui This looks way too hard for him here. Not liked from the draw
Race 8 GARRARDS MOBILE PACE
$30,000, 3YO & OLDER R59 TO R70, 1980m For R59 to R70 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
1 Rakero Rocket Huge run at Kaikoura. Draw and distance suit and can go close
2 Xlendi Draw suits but tough field. Place hopes look best for him in this
3 Hadron Collider Speedy and would be a threat if he found the lead. Place hope
4 Fernetti Will be peaking for this and went well here last year. Rough chance here
5 Hey Bartender Has a decent motor and change of trainer. Top four chance
6 Little Spike Disappointing the last couple of runs. Look for improvement
7 Here’s Herbie Down in grade but wide draw. Will need luck to run top three
8 South Seas Rock Has plenty of gate speed will make it an interesting race
9 Bryce’s Meddle Scr
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10 Mr Cash Man Might get a drag along in the trail. Place hope at longer odds
11 Triple G Should get a run through at the start. Not the worst with a soft trip
12 Helium Speedy beginner but draw cancels that out. Will be seeking luck in this
13 Pinseeker Big motor but is going to have to work hard from the draw. Include
14 Spirit Of Anarchy Goes best from near the pace. Top driver booked. Roughy
Race 9 WOODLANDS STUD SIRES’ STAKES SERIES FINAL (MOBILE PACE) (Gr1)
$200,000, 2YO COLTS & GELDINGS, 1980m For 2-year-old pacing colts & geldings.
1 Captain Sampson Still improving and get s draw advantage. Winning claims
2 Sacetas Drawn ok but some here are better. Outside first for chance at best
3 Confederate Going ok just in behind the better ones. Hard to see him placing
4 Demon Blue Good run last start in quick time. Top three claims with luck
5 Artful Bromac Battling runs the last couple of starts. Up against it. Not for us
6 Strikem Ok last start but this looks too tough for him. Prepared to leave out
7 Mystery Beach Goes from chasing maidens to top tier 3YO’s. Not for us
8 Marketplace Wide draw but oodles of speed. Might just be too fast for them here
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9 Got The Chocolates Gets a trailing draw and following likely leader. Needed
10 Rubira Stable and driver respect but looks a place chance only in this. Top three
11 Bettors Anvil Up against it from the draw in a strong field. Leaving for now
Race 10 AVON CITY FORD TROT
$30,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R50, 2600m For R40 to R50 3yo-&-older trotters.
1 Brett’s Mate SCR
2 Majesdix Galloped last start but normally reliable early. Prepared to risk in this
3 Fear And Faith Disappointing last start but previous form was excellent. Needed
4 Jordan Anne Should begin ok and land a handy spot. Rough place hope at best
5 Koko Kaboom Up in grade and this looks too hard. Prepared to leave out here
6 What The Bell Good Kaikoura win and if he leads is a strong chance. Include
7 Oliver Fast finish at Methven and getting fitter. One for longer odds in this
8 Dark Ghana SCR
9 Countless Questions Good win on debut but this is harder. Could keep lifting
10 Krackaling Has raced better fields in the past and has been freshened. Include
11 Buffy Northstains Always a chance in these types of races. Place hope at odds
12 Prince Teka Likes to lead and will need luck from the draw. Prepared to risk
13 Sunny Louis Ran home ok last start and top driver sticks with. Top three claims
14 Here Comes Jane Out of form but at her best would be a place hope. Risking
15 The Bloss Good beginner but tricky draw for her here. Prepared to leave out
16 Nubliah Chamay In good form but goes better near the pace. Might struggle
17 Ready Set Jet Looked ok at recent trials and draw the only concern. Roughy
18 Rock Lobster Stable respect but will need to do everything right. Bolter
Race 11 IRT NEW ZEALAND TROTTING CUP (STAND PACE) (Gr1)
$1,000,000, FFA, 3200m
1 Tact McLeod Might get a soft run on the pegs. Rough chance with pace red hot
2 Aroda Aussie visitor who is drawn well. Hard to gauge his recent form. Risking
3 Charlie Brown Good beginner who always gives his best. Top four looks best
4 Mo’unga Easy win at Kaikoura. Harder here but will race handy to the speed
5 Don’t Stop Dreaming Stable respect and top driver booked. Can give cheek
6 American Me This looks too hard for him based on recent starts. Risking
7 Better Eclipse Big run in the Kaikoura Cup. Good chance if he gets a soft trip
8 Mossdale Ben SCR
9 Lady Of The Light SCR
10 Merlin Best chance of the New Zealand runners. Racing well and can win
11 Leap To Fame SCR
12 Franco Marek In solid form but tough ask here. Will need all luck to place
13 Mach Shard Better known as a sprinter. Prepared to risk in this field
14 Republican Party Has speed and best chance is one run at them. Roughy
15 Swayzee Won this race last year and in great form. Winning claims again
16 Beach Ball Third here last year in a weaker field. Not going as well and risking
17 Dalton Shard Draw makes it tricky and prepared to leave out in this.
18 Alta Meteor Racing well but horror draw. If he gets a cart up could surprise
Race 12 GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
$30,000, 3YO & OLDER R53 TO R58, R59 WITH COND., 1980m For R53 to R58 pacers. Also R59 horses with winning stakes up to and including $21000 for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
1 Tokyo Rose Much better last start and good draw. Place hopes at best in this
2 Classie Linc Not going as well as she can. Some here look better and risking
3 Borrisokane Good draw and a looks a good place hope in this. Include in this
4 Bazooka Decent reputation for this. Hard to hold out of he leads. Needed
5 Miki’s Courage Not far away last start and is tough. Probably going forward
6 Neverseentherain Good at recent trials and drawn ok. Has to be respected
7 Dance Till Dawn SCR
8 Cardi B Wide draw but at her best would be a threat. Prepared to risk today
9 Next Level Tough draw and fitness query. Could surprise with a cart into the race
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10 Wuhan Might get a soft run on the pegs. Outside place hope at best
11 Teds Legacy Tough old campaigner who has been battling away. Outside chance
12 Rock Or Bust Solid patch of form and can do some working the running. Include
13 Magician Raced well last start but terrible draw for this. Hard to see winning
14 The Surfer Goes better from the front and horror draw. First four claims at best
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