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Harness racing hits Winton again today with 9 races on the card . The racing starts at 12:15pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good afternoon of racing.

Riverton selections 4^th May 2025

Best Bet:  R4   Tosana

Best Value:  R3  Shergar

Race 1

Arista (6) Top driver booked and Canterbury horses do well here. Can run top three
Beluga (4) Small field will help and should begin quickly. Stable respect. Needed
Heidsieck (3) Getting better with racing and gets a head start on favourites. Place chance

Race 2

Robyns Hustler (2) Got too far back last start and easier here. Has to be included
Claasee (3) Has early speed to be one of the leaders and will be fitter. Might start favourite
Harold Hanover (6) Improver from his last start but tricky draw. Top three chance here

Race 3

Shergar (7) Ok last start and should go close to winning with a good run in transit. Needed
Abull (4) Disappointing last start after working hard in the run. Better run expected here
Ace Of Spades (6) Good effort last start and can sneak into the top three with luck in transit

Race 4

Tosana (9) Unlucky in a stronger field last start and top driver booked. Top selection
Showcase (3) Has gate speed and gets a head start on the favourite. Should give a sight
Dame West (4) Freshened and has a place chance at longer odds from the draw. Include

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Race 5

Deny Everything (4) Fought on last start in a stronger field. Top selection in this field
Mr Cash Man (5) Big late finish to win last start. Good each way chance and has claims
Betting Sensation (3) Will be fitter after last start. Has gate speed and can run top three

Race 6

Clotilde Wainwright (10) Good against a similar field last start. Hard to beat again here
The Merc (2) Should get a soft run handy. Winning claims from the draw. Include in this
Majestic Challen (7) Better run last start and can run top three again with a soft trip

Race 7

Share A Dream (4) Easy win last start and should go on with it now. Winning claims again
The Real Crunch (8) Tricky draw but should go close to placing in this. Top three chance
Forever Arden (9) Disappointing last start but better than that, Mile should suit. Upset hope

Race 8

Missile (10) Trainer will have him ready and had good form before a freshen up. Needed
Aveross Majesty (7) Decent motor and going for four in a row. One of the better chances
Downtown Orlando (2) Disappointing last start. Trainer change and could surprise

Race 9

Mr President (6) Honest second last start and should give a good account in this field
Rakasandy (8) Big motor and wide draw the only concern. Needs luck but can place
Airwaves (7) Disappointing last start. Will continue to improve and top three at longer odds

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by Harness Analyst