Harness Analyst – Ashburton 4th June

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Harness racing hits Ashburton again today with ten races on the card. The racing starts at 12:23pm 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 4th June 2023

Best Bet:  R8   Bronson

Best Value:  R6   Betterwithbling

Race 1

Sandfly Bay (9) Manners the key but hard to beat if she steps away cleanly. Needed
One El (15) Hasn’t had a lot of luck but has the motor. Good chance with the right trip
Ellamon (1) Drawn well and seems reliable. Can sneak into the placings in this field

 

Race 2

Tanzania (7) Has been impressive at the trials. Big chance with a good run in transit
Rockenroll Graduate (4) Should get a soft run from the draw. Top three hope here
Arnold Layne (5) Not far away in his races so far. Conditions suit and has winning claims

 

Race 3

Classie Linc (3) Fast beginner who has raced well on the track. Up to winning this with luck
Maren Franco (6) Better suited over the sprint trip. Course stats say no but not the worst
Smokin Annie (4) Top driver booked and she is racing well. Distance will suit. Include

 

Race 4

MM Sunshine (6) Good win last start and this field not much stronger. Top selection here
Bennie And The Jets (1) Drawn well but down on form. At his best would go close here
Test The Boundaries (8) Will appreciate a bigger track. Needs the right trip but has claims

 

Race 5

Raklou (7) Has beaten up similar fields recently and racefit. Top selection in this field
Waterfront (5) Has to be respected from the stable and top driver booked. Needed
Follow Your Dream (4) Has trialled ok. Win chance if she goes forward early

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Race 6

Betterwithbling (10) Will get a soft run on the pegs. Good winning chance with gaps
Fernz Goldy (14) Better than the form suggests. Top three chance from the tricky draw
Barnstormer (9) Has been racing well but draw is a worry. Needs luck but can win

 

Race 7

Ohoka Le Bron (5) Likely to go forward early. Has the speed to be a winning chance
Franco Sinatra (7) Wide draw but his speed will carry him a long way. Top three hope
Vinke B (8) Out of form but has good finishing speed. Might get over the top of them

 

Race 8

Bronson (7) In good form and can go on with it in this field. Top selection
It’s Tough (3) Good win last start and has trailed well on the track. Can double up
A Little Silence (1) Better draw to contend with here. Can run top three again

 

Race 9

Racey Krusa (5) Building up a good formline. Steps well and is one of the better chances
Rachmaninov (4) Out of form but reliable and a chance at longer odds if the pace is on
Mighty Logan (8) Racing well and strikes a weaker field here. Major player in this

 

Race 10

Ron McKinley  (6) Has been racing well since coming off the unruly. Can run top three
Apatchofgold (1) Went close last start and nice trailing draw. Might take some stopping
Hey Tonight (12) At her best would be a threat. Likes the track and a chance at longer odds

 

by Harness Analyst