Harness Analyst – Winton 17th July

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Harness racing hits Winton again today with 10 races on the card. The racing starts at 11:45am and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.

Winton selections 17^th July 2025

Best Bet:  R2   Donny Do

Best Value:  R8   Durrant

Race 1

Mor Moonlight (6) Solid recent trial and looks to have more speed than most in this. Top selection
Sebastian Stark (5) Small field will help and big run after breaking last start. Only needs manners
Majic N The Port (1) Getting better with racing and gets a head start on favourites. Has claims

Race 2

Donny Do (3) Has trialed like an early winner and drawn well here. Will start at short odds in this
Kacee Mac (2) Has early speed to be one of the leaders and stable respect. Keep onside here
Shergar (9) Pegs draw might suit and will be running on late here. Top three chance at longer odds

Race 3

Jaccka Henry (8) Wide draw but fast enough to make his own luck. Better run expected in this
He’s Tough (6) Ok last start and a threat to the favourite with a good run in transit. Will go forward
Trojan Princess (5) Battling effort last start but will be fitter. Can sneak into the top three with luck

Race 4

Our Superfund (7) Solid third last start and a winning chance here with the small field. Include
Bill Bootit (6) Has early speed and goes well the track. Should give a good account for the place
Downtown Orlando (5) Out of form but an improver with a winning chance with no mistakes

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Race 5

Tashs Bad Girl (11) Fought on last start in a similar field. Always tries hard and will be in the mix
Artmore (3) Had excuses last start and recent stable change. Can’t be ruled out from the draw
Ten Da Touch (8) Will be fitter after last start. Wide draw but likely to head forward. Include

Race 6

Share A Dream (11) Good run last start but tricky draw. Needs luck but expect a bold showing
Always B Royal (2) Should get a soft run handy. Winning claims from the draw. Include in this
Mr President (6) Due to show form and drawn ok. Honest type, can run into the money here

Race 7

Franco Sailor (1) Great draw. Better than the form suggests and place hope with the right run
Tabasco (8) Tricky draw but should go close to placing in this. Will be thereabouts in this field
Mr Cash Man (6) Out of form but better than that. Has a say if things go his way. Top three 

Race 8

Durrant (6) Honest type, can run into the money if he gets a soft run in transit. One for odds
Rightazz (11) Decent motor and at his best would go close. Place hope with the right run
Dare Devil (1) Comes up with his best draw for sometime. Can sneak a place with luck in running

Race 9

Lil Whip (5) Smart win last start after leading. Racing in career-best form and big chance again
Emily  (2) Decent motor and is drawn well here. Holding form exceptionally well so include here
Our Pinocchio (6) Rarely runs a bad race and knocking on the door for another win. Solid chance

Race 10

Foxing Easton (5) Has raced ok in better fields. Drawn wider but looks a good bet. Needed
Haley Jaccka (8) Wide draw but better than most in this field. Should measure up again
Double Quick (2) Comes off a strong victory last start, top chance for the double from the draw

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst