Harness Analyst – Manawatu 23rd October

Welcome to today’s segment from our harness racing analyst.

Providing you with free expert tips and selections for harness meetings run in New Zealand.

Harness racing hits Manawatu again today with five races on the card. The racing starts at 1:30pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.

Manawatu selections 23rd October 2023

Best Bet:  R2   Always Flyin

Best Value:  R4   Whiskey On The Rocks

Race 1

Thank You (5) Risky from a stand but will be in this with no mistakes. Good chance here
Highview Rockn Roll (8) Freshened and another who can start badly. Can win if he trots
Johnny Who (1) Getting better with racing and improver here. Can run into the placings

 

Race 2

Always Flyin (2) Conditions suit and drawn to race handy. Looks one of the better ones
Stealers Wheel (7) Wide draw but weaker field. Tote could give an indication to chances
Toe The Line (3) Has been racing stronger fields. Back in a winnable race here. Include

 

Race 3

Greater Good (2) Has been racing ok and draw upgrade. Major player with a good trip
Rockafilly (7) Racing well and draw the only concern. Stable does well on the track
Obadiah Dragon (9) Has raced well at trials but not showing much race day. Could surprise

 

Race 4

Whiskey On The Rocks (3) Likely to head forward early. Up to beating these. Needed
Voodoo Prince (1) Out of form but should get the good run on the fence. Include
Lady La Salle (7) Got back last start but better than that. Can run top three with a good trip

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Race 5

Jaccka Cooper (5) Tough last start and has gate speed. Hard to run down on the small track
Bettor Grunter (1) Race form not great but gets the draw. Should give a good account
No Mercy (8) Has won here before and fence run will suit. Can run top three with gaps

 

by Harness Analyst