Harness Analyst – Ashburton 13th August

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Harness racing hits Ashburton again today with eight races on the card. The racing starts at 1:04pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.

Ashburton selections 13^th August 2023

Best Bet:  R4   Forever Me

Best Value:  R3   Choco Lou

Race 1

Monsignor (2) Good win on debut and will be improved for this. Hard to beat here
Majestic Whisper (10) Has the speed and just need s quick start. Chance with no mistakes
Maxwell Edison (6) Coming in fresh and trialling ok. Not the worst with a good trip

 

Race 2

Wuhan (10) Will appreciate the bigger track. Top selection here and should go close
The Wulver (3) Has trialled well on the track. Could surprise at longer odds in this
Sweet Spirit (6) Racing ok and a place chance from the wider draw. Sprint suits

 

Race 3

Choco Lou (7) Normally begins ok and not far away last couple. Should race well again
Not Over (2) Better last start and trained locally. Drawn to be competitive here
Shards Fury (10) Races well on this track and top three claims with luck in running

 

Race 4

Forever Me (9) Wide draw a worry but has oodles of speed. Top selection in this field
Mayson Shard (7) Freshened and not the worst with luck in running. Needed here
Smokin Annie (6) Wide draw but race fit. Chance in this field with a late run at them

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Race 5

Kiwi’s Rock (6) Good at trials. Look for a forward showing on her debut
Corfu Bromac (12) Hanging around the top four or five. Place chance at longer odds
Miley Ace (3) Has been racing well at Addington. Can run top three here with luck

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Race 6

Buffy Northstains (6) Manners the key but does have speed. Big track should suit
Love Is Everywhere (5) Building fitness and has been running on. Winning claims here.
Rachmaninov (3) Nice draw and can run top three from a forward position. Include

 

Race 7

Foveaux Gambler (3) Quick beginner who should go well on the track. Can go close in this
Doctor Tim (4) Plenty of ability and can handle this field. Hard to beat with the right trip
Santanna Mach (6) Good beginner who heads  forward early. Could stick on for top three

 

Race 8

Tower Of Love (3) Good off the gate and might try to lead here. Winning claims
Opawa Louie (6) Has had no luck in recent runs. Will appreciate the bigger track
King Arthur (14) Tricky draw but not the worst with a cart up. One for longer odds in this

 

by Harness Analyst