Harness analyst - Forbury 25th October

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Harness racing hits Forbury Park again today with a ten race program starting at 12:03pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.

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Check below the video for our selections for all of the races today for Forbury.

Race 1

Ah Mach has been very good at workouts and stable first starters have a good winning strike rate. Winning claims in this field and top selection.…… Arco running on last start and drawn well. One for longer odds in this field.… Emma Stone ok last start but will have to come from back in the field. Can place…….. Mary Robyn disappointing last start in a stronger field but top driver back on. Place chances best from a tricky draw

Selections:  Ah Mach (4),   Emma Stone (12),   Mary Robyn (14),    Arco (3)

 

Race 2

Matrika has been unlucky and gets in well here. Good winning claims with top driver booked ……. As Playboy Prince has ability and the draw to sit. Can win with a good run in transit and over the odds…… Pete's Dash has had some very tough runs lately but might get a good sit here. Needed…… Ellnbac has struck form and goes ok the track. Could surprise in what is an even field

Selections:  Matrika (5),   Playboy Prince (1),   Ellnbac (3),   Pete's Dash (4)

 

Race 3

Queen Of Strathfield has been running good races against better fields and normally reliable from a stand. Hard to beat here….. Peregrine good third last start flashing home late. One of the leading chances in the race  ….. Mono Gamble draw not great but he has a bit of ability. Winning claims with a cart into the race…. Prince Ranier conditions should suit here with a good draw to work with and unlucky last start . Good chance and over the odds.

Selections:   Queen Of Strathfield (14),   Prince Ranier (3),   Peregrine (1),   Mono Gamble (17)

 

Race 4

Hazer looks ready to go this week and nice second last start . Good winning chance in this field….. Bunter's Dream disappointing the last couple but she should land near the leaders early here. Include in this lineup….. Makasar Boy out of form against stronger fields but better draw. One for longer odds…. Hampton good form against similar fields. Will be hard to beat with luck in the running

Selections:   Bunter's Dream (2),   Hazer  (13),   Hampton (12),   Makasar Boy (3)

 

Race 5

Cody Banner top form against similar fields. Mobile will help and can place at nice odds…… Kiwitrix has been a bit disappointing at times and tricky draw. Watch the tote but has winning claims and the mobile will help… She's Allthe Craze getting better with racing but terrible draw. Top three at nice odds with a cart into the race…..Spotlight The Valley has raced better fields and beaten them in the past. Top driver booked and likely to head forward early. Needed

Selections:  Spotlight The Valley (7),   Kiwitrix (6),   Cody Banner (12),   She's Allthe Craze (8)

 

Race 6

Braeview Kelly huge run to get as close as she did last start in a much stronger field. Looks the winner and will start a short favourite….. Allaboutdreams good third last start and distance suits. Include here…… Ferritts Sister has been racing strong fields in Auckland but tricky draw. Has the speed to win if close enough turning for home .… Jody Direen draw not great but at her best would be right in this. include

Selections:  Braeview Kelly (4),   Ferritts Sister (11),   Allaboutdreams (5),   Jody Direen (7)

 

Race 7

Longueval has not really shown his best at his last couple. Better placed here and has winning claims ……. Call Me Keith going ok and gets an ok draw this week. Upset claims at nice odds if he can clear traffic.… Rake racing well and top driver booked. Can run top three with luck in the running…… Holy Havoc drawn to get a good run in transit but place chances best in this field

Selections:  Call Me Keith (9),   Rake (4),  Longueval (5),  Holy Havoc (1)

 

Race 8

Harrison battled on well last start and mobile will help here. Good winning chance……. Stamp Duty(AUS) form is better than it looks on paper. Can upset here with a good run in transit..… Mach Quillan has been racing well in similar fields and top three finish looks on the cards from the nice draw. Include….. Beaver should get a run in transit and nice third fresh up. Can win

Selections:  Harrison (8),   Beaver (4),   Stamp Duty(AUS (2)    Mach Quillan (3)

 

Race 9

Spirit Of St Louis good run last start from a difficult draw and will be fitter. One of the leading players in the race……. Robyns Playboy tricky handicap to contend with and mixes his form. Can upset if they go hard all the way..… Memphis Tennessee gets a good headstart on the two favourites and will be leading. Can win….. Bettathanfast big run in this race last year and has the ability to win a race like this. Give one more chance at nice odds

Selections:  Spirit Of St Louis (9),   Memphis Tennessee (1),   Robyns Playboy (8)    Bettathanfast (7)

 

Race 10

Chinese Whisper building up a picket fence formline and should be winning this with manners…. Sundons Flyer back to her favourite conditions and should be hard to beat in this race with a swift beginning.. .… Jimmy Carter has ability but needs to trot all the way to be a major player here. Can place ….. King Cassidy has been fair in his last couple but can fill a top three placing with a swift beginning..

Selections:  Chinese Whisper (11),   Sundons Flyer (8),   Jimmy Carter 7)    King Cassidy (6)

 

Race 11

Invaluable has been racing better fields but tricky draw. Trainer driver combo goes well on the track so include here…. Doctor Tim will get a cosy run on the pegs and can upset if he can clear traffic.. .… Gabby's Star has ability and runs a good race every now and then. Can place at big odds….. Sheeza Sport has been fair in her last couple but has a tidy late sprint. Can fill a top three placing with a swift beginning..

Selections:  Sheeza Sport (6),   Invaluable (8),   Doctor Tim (9)    Gabby's Star (4)

 

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