Harness Analyst – Ashburton 11th May

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Harness racing hits Ashburton again today with 10 races on the card . The racing starts at 11:34am and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.

Addington selections 15th April 2025

Best Bet:  R1  Music Mistress

Best Value:  R5  Love Walked In

Race 1

Music Mistress (7) At her best would be hard to hold out. Stable respect and should go close
Elite Styx (4) Small field will help and should begin quickly. Has run some good races here
Major Performer (5) Getting better with racing and running on last start. Top three chance

Race 2

Sheila Laxon (8) Looked to have ability last campaign and easier here. Top selection here
A Reason To Fight (1) Has early speed to be one of the leaders and will be fitter. Include
Tioga Pass (11) Freshened and top driver booked for this. Place chance at longer odds

Race 3

Crackle N Crunch (1) Has raced better fields without much luck. Could surprise in this
Franco Ezra (2) Has already won a race and looks a good chance from the draw. Needed
Scotlynn Crunch (8) Good effort last start but tricky draw. Can sneak into the top three

Race 4

Swift Guy (11) Solid second last start and a winning chance if he gets handy. Include
Banksy (3) Unlucky last start and top driver booked. Should give a good account here
Waikaka (9) Raced greenly last start in a stronger field. Improver winning claims

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Race 5

Love Walked In (4) Fought on late last start and has good track stats. Top selection in this
Barrytown (8) Had excuses last start and well placed here. Good each way chance
MM Sunshine (2) Will be fitter after last start. Likely to race near the front and can go close

Race 6

Rockingood (8) Has a reputation and beat a strong field last start. Hard to beat again
Ocean Of Tears (7) Wide draw but has speed. Winning claims if she can get handy early
Quicker Than Quick (2) In good form and drawn well here. Driver change. Needed

Race 7

Kotare Kelso (5) Rattled home late last week. Should give a good account again here
Times Are A Changin (3) Upset a weaker field last start. Usually stays in form. Include
Stephs Boy (6) Out of form but gate speed and should get a good run near the front. Roughy

Race 8

Topaz (1) Drawn well here and should get a soft run. Can finish on from a trailing position
Ideal Chevron (9) Inconsistent and drawn wide but at his best would threaten. Could upset
Star Magic (8) Disappointing last start. Will continue to improve and place possible here

Race 9

Very Majestic (11) Big even field but she is getting fitter now. Wide draw but can win
Midnight Diamond (13) Decent motor but tricky draw. One for longer odds in this field
Hoof It Hagrid (4) Disappointing last start. Top driver sticks with and give one more chance

Race 10

Judine (13) Has raced better fields. Drawn badly but big track will suit. Needed here
Spirited Lou (4) Ok last start and change of trainer for this. Chance at longer odds
To Ri Ruby (2) Well held at trials just in behind them. Could surprise at bolters odds

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst